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San Francisco police identified and alerted the FBI about Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, four days before his arrest. Mangione, reported missing weeks before the shooting, allegedly harbored resentment towards the healthcare industry, possibly due to a previous back injury.
Sarah C. Roberts, a TikTok user, is under investigation after calling for Elon Musk's assassination and admitting to tax evasion in a viral video. Musk reported the threat, leading US attorney Ed Martin to start an investigation. Roberts has since deleted her TikTok account.
Canada updates travel advisories for the US and China amid increased tensions. Canadians staying in the US for over 30 days must now register, or face penalties, the advisory in line with the US's new requirement said. Canada updated its travel advisory to China as well after foreign affairs minister Melanie Joy said earlier this week that China executed four Canadians in recent months.
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have claimed 16 lives and damaged over 12,000 structures. The Palisades and Eaton Fires are the most severe, with widespread evacuations and disruptions. Search and rescue efforts continue, with significant support from volunteers. Officials highlight health hazards and urge caution. Governor Newsom calls for unity in addressing the disaster.
President Trump announced a 10% import duty on UK goods and a 20% levy on EU imports, raising protectionist concerns. These tariffs could significantly impact industries like scotch whisky. The UK government is negotiating to reduce the impact, emphasizing determination to maintain a balanced trade relationship with the US.
Immigration attorneys in the US are advising H-1B and F-1 visa holders, as well as green card holders, to avoid international travel due to delays and increased scrutiny at consulates. Concerns include visa stamping delays, extreme vetting, and secondary inspections, which could result in extended stays outside the US.
The Kremlin said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's order not to strike energy targets in Ukraine was still in force, despite Kyiv accusing Moscow of breaking it several times. Putin ordered a limited, 30-day pause on strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Tuesday, following a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump.
A 23-year-old man in France has admitted to murdering an 11-year-old girl after losing a game of Fortnite. The suspect, enraged by an argument during the game, had initially intended to rob someone but ended up attacking the girl when she resisted his demands for money.
A Russian vessel, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, leaving two crew members missing. The ship was operated by Oboronlogistika, a Russian Defence Ministry-affiliated organisation. Ukrainian intelligence suggests it was transporting weapons, although the company claims it carried port cranes and icebreaker parts.