White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticises senator Chuck Schumer for attributing the Delta Air Lines crash in Toronto to President Trump's FAA workforce cuts. Leavitt clarifies that Canadian air-traffic controllers managed the flight and defends Trump's efforts to hire skilled air-traffic controllers.
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US President Trump paid tribute to boxing legend George Foreman, who passed away at 76. Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, is best remembered for his fights with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. He also became a successful businessman with his grill. Foreman leaves behind a legacy as a great boxer and person.
Australian authorities have removed two Sydney nurses after a video surfaced of them making anti-Semitic remarks, bragging about harming Israeli patients. The footage, shared by Israeli influencer Max Veifer, sparked outrage, with officials calling it "sickening" and launching an investigation. The nurses have been suspended and will not return to work in New South Wales' health system. This incident follows a rise in anti-Semitic crimes in Australia.
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Israel's military pressed ground operations across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, encircling part of Rafah city near Egypt almost a week into a renewed assault on the Palestinian territory. According to the Gaza health ministry, at least 637 Palestinians have been killed in the renewed Israeli assault since Tuesday.
The death toll from the 1999 Columbine High School shooting has increased to 14 following the death of Anne Marie Hochhalter due to sepsis related to her shooting injuries. Hochhalter, who was paralysed in the attack, had lived independently despite medical difficulties before her death.
Poland recalled its ambassador from Hungary and summoned the Hungarian ambassador after Hungary granted asylum to a former Polish deputy minister, Marcin Romanowski. Romanowski faces corruption charges in Poland, including organized crime involvement and attempted embezzlement. Poland considers Hungary's action a "hostile act." Romanowski disappeared after his parliamentary immunity was revoked.
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning left multiple people injured. Madison police responded to the incident and are currently investigating. The public is advised to avoid the area around the school. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
A lawsuit accuses the University of California of racial discrimination in its admissions, alleging unfair preference to Black and Hispanic applicants against White and Asian students. Filed by Students Against Racial Discrimination, the suit seeks compliance with federal antidiscrimination laws. The university denies using race for admissions and cites adherence to Proposition 209, banning affirmative action.
President Trump dismissed allegations connected to leaked Yemen war plans, calling it a 'witch hunt' and defended Secretary Hegseth despite Democratic calls for resignation. Trump's defense followed revelations about a message mishap involving timing details of strikes on Huthi rebels in a senior official's chat group.