Prince Andrew is reportedly anxious about visiting the US amid renewed demands for an Epstein-related investigation. His fears of potential arrest or civil action have limited his travel, except to Bahrain. Andrew's links to Epstein remain under scrutiny, with calls for further questioning.
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Mexico extradited 29 high-profile cartel figures, including Rafael Caro Quintero, to the US, amid escalating pressure from President Trump’s administration to combat drug trafficking. This move, coinciding with Mexican officials' visit to Washington, aims to strengthen US-Mexico ties and addresses Trump's tariff threats, significantly impacting bilateral relations and cartel operations.
Hamas is prepared to negotiate the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire after exchanging the remains of four hostages for over 600 Palestinian prisoners. The truce, ending this weekend, could proceed to a second phase involving more hostage exchanges and a possible lasting ceasefire.
A federal judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump's attempt to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Trump claimed the Tren de Aragua gang posed a national security threat. Civil rights groups argued the law wasn’t meant for peacetime. The judge has halted deportations for 14 days while reviewing the case.
​What's the truth then? The senator said there "must be something going on" because it's not possible that the Department of Defense does not know what's going on. “Why would the government allow the public to be so frustrated? Why would the government allow a United States senator to be so frustrated? We heard this from both sides of the aisle,†he said.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation after Hamas returned the wrong body in a hostage deal, violating the ceasefire agreement. The Bibas family has become a symbol of the crisis, with Hamas claiming Israeli airstrikes killed them, while Israel says they were executed. The ceasefire’s future is uncertain, as more hostages and bodies are set for release. Rising tensions and US-backed proposals further complicate the situation.
Four lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison, alleging the company's negligence in the Eaton fire during a severe windstorm. The fire caused significant damage and evacuations in Altadena. Attorneys argue the utility failed to de-energize power lines despite warnings. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is still investigating the fire's origin.
Bannon said Elon Musk has had some influence over the Cabinet picks and policy discussions but he doesn’t “have the ability to actually make decisions and inform those decisions and drive those decisions.†Steve Bannon said Elon Musk wanted Howard Ludnick to be the secretary of the treasury but it was Scott Bessent who was picked by Trump.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of US-UK relations during a security summit in London, highlighting that the US remains a vital ally despite recent tensions. He also stressed the need for Europe to continue funding Ukraine, announcing a UK plan to supply air defense missiles to the nation.
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