Australian national Peter Williams, former general manager of a US defence contractor, pleaded guilty in Washington, D.C., to selling $35 million worth of classified cyber-exploit software to a Russian broker. US officials said the theft endangered national security and intelligence networks in both the U.S. and Australia. Williams faces more than a decade in prison, with sentencing set for January 2026.
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King Charles III has stripped Prince Andrew of all royal titles and honours, a significant disciplinary action.  Andrew, formerly Duke of York, is now a private citizen, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. This move, driven by past scandals and public pressure, aims to protect the Crown's dignity and moral authority, effectively removing him from royal duties and public life.
Twitch streamers Nina Lin and Zoe Spencer have had their channels suspended after an old livestream resurfaced, showing them twerking on a visibly uncomfortable FaZe Silky's assistant, Said. Lin apologized, admitting she was wrong and that Said was clearly hurt, but faced backlash for the delayed response. Viewers are demanding fair treatment and accountability from Twitch.
Eugene Shoemaker, the founder of astrogeology, dedicated his life to understanding planetary formation through impacts. His groundbreaking research proved asteroid impacts shaped Earth and other celestial bodies.  Fulfilling his lifelong dream, a portion of his ashes was sent to the Moon, making him the only human buried there.
President Trump is reportedly pushing for a "Golden Fleet" of advanced U.S. Navy warships, equipped with long-range and potentially hypersonic missiles, to counter China's growing influence. Discussions involve a new, heavily armored ship design. While the White House hints at an announcement, some experts urge prioritizing existing ship maintenance over new aesthetics.
A New Jersey police sergeant faces charges of official misconduct and tampering with records for allegedly ignoring multiple 911 calls about a shooting. Prosecutors claim Sergeant Kevin Bollaro instead drove to a pizzeria and socialized, while a murder-suicide unfolded. The victims were Tyler Webb and Lauren Semanchik, with Semanchik's ex-boyfriend, a state police lieutenant, identified as the killer.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, just weeks before the election. Despite "principled disagreements," Jeffries emphasized party unity against President Trump, highlighting Mamdani's focus on affordability and inclusivity. This endorsement comes as Republicans criticize Mamdani's socialist affiliation.
 A man who shares his surname with the philosopher who taught the world to accept meaninglessness had, without intending to, captured the Absurd in motion. The coincidence is almost too poetic: a Camus photographing a moment that Albert Camus might have written—a stranger in a hat, detached from the chaos, calmly existing as meaning collapses around him.
Kamala Harris revealed her shock at losing the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, falling short by 200,000 votes. She also expressed concerns about Joe Biden's fitness for re-election, noting his shaky debate performance and her regret for not urging him to reconsider. Despite the loss, Harris remains open to a future presidential run.
Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian expat and Abu Dhabi resident, has won the UAE Lottery’s record-breaking Dh100 million jackpot, the largest in the country’s history. Having lived in the UAE for over a year and a half, Bolla plans to buy a supercar, spend a month at a seven-star resort, and bring his family to the UAE.
