The US has removed the $10 million bounty on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Mohammad al-Jolani after he led a successful offensive, ousting Assad from power in Syria. US diplomats met with the new Syrian leadership in Damascus, marking the first high-level visit since the regime change. Discussions focused on counterterrorism, the status of missing Americans, and future relations.
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Si Woo Kim leads the RBC Heritage after a 5-under 66, despite a late bogey on the 18th. Justin Thomas, one shot behind, endured a day of penalties and hazards but finished strong with a birdie. Andrew Novak also sits one shot back after a bogey-free 66, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler remains in contention, four shots off the lead.
​Though the Commonwealth comprises historically British colonies, the grouping aims to work for democracy, human rights, on cultural and economic ties. The most four countries that joined the Common wealth -- Mozambique, Rwanda, Togo and Gabon -- do not have any association with the Crown. The United States has never been a part of the Commonwealth.
​"Donald John Trump is going to raise his hand on the King James Bible and take the oath of office, his third victory and his second term," Bannon said. "And the viceroy Mike Davis tells me, since it doesn't actually say consecutive, that, I don't know, maybe we do it again in '28? Are you guys down for that? Trump '28?" he said.
A small plane crashed near Trilla, Illinois, on Saturday morning, killing all four people on board. The single-engine Cessna 180 went down about 12 miles from Coles County Memorial Airport. Emergency crews and state police responded, launching a fatal aircraft investigation. Debris scattered across a roadway, prompting its closure.
President Trump's new executive order denies automatic citizenship to certain children born in the US. Immigrants' rights advocates, including the ACLU, have filed a lawsuit, arguing it violates the 14th Amendment. The order has sparked controversy over its interpretation and impact on immigrant families and the principle of birthright citizenship.
US President Donald Trump's administration has dismissed several senior military officials, including Admiral Lisa Franchetti and General James Slife. Trump's decision to replace General Charles Q. Brown with Lieutenant General John Dan "Razin" Caine signifies a significant restructuring of military leadership amidst criticism of prioritization of progressive policies over readiness.
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg will be sentenced for domestic abuse towards his estranged wife, to which he pleaded guilty. He admitted to shouting, tracking her movements, and sending distressing messages over five years. Hogg has already been fined and received a non-harassment order. He is currently living abroad, awaiting further sentencing.
Jury consultant David Barnard explains the "attractive-defendant effect" which is a well-established phenomenon that he said could impact the Luigi Mangione's case. ​"For example, jurors who believe Mangione committed the crime might still be inclined to find him guilty of a lesser charge if such an option exists, particularly if factors, such as mental illness, are introduced," Barnard said.