Elon Musk criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for participating in a Vogue photoshoot while the country was at war, reigniting debate years later. The photoshoot had mixed reactions, with critics questioning its timing amid American aid and defenders highlighting Zelenska's portrayal of the war's impact.
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IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva advised Europe to adopt a culture of confidence comparable to the United States to improve its economic performance. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde emphasised the need to retain and import talent to counter potential threats to Europe's competitiveness, amidst critical remarks from Donald Trump regarding US-EU trade relationships.
Israeli intelligence agents revealed a decade-long operation involving booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies supplied to Hezbollah. Detonated in September 2024, the devices killed approximately 30 militants and wounded many more, creating widespread fear and demonstrating Israel's reach. The operation unfolded amidst escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah following the Hamas attack in October 2023.
Scott Jennings defended Pete Hegseth on CNN after Catherine Rampell minimized Hegseth's credentials to a TV host role. Jennings highlighted Hegseth's 20 years of decorated military service and Ivy League education. During Hegseth's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, he faced rigorous questioning yet remained calm and prepared, handling scrutiny on personal conduct and military experience.
A blast at a seminary-cum-mosque in Peshawar's Urmur Bala village killed senior cleric Mufti Munir Shakir and injured three others. This incident follows a terrorist attack on another mosque in South Waziristan, highlighting a series of violent acts against religious institutions in the region within 24 hours.
​"Sorry, it's a lot of them," Hegseth said as he fumbled on Rex's name. But he did not actually forget the name. He just got stuck which he admitted and overcame. ​Out of the seven children, four are Hegseth's biological and three are his stepchildren. He shares one daughter with his current wife Jennifer and shares three other kids with his second wife Samantha Deering. Hegseth is a stepdad to Jennifer's three children.
The CFPB sued Walmart and Branch Messenger for allegedly requiring gig delivery drivers to use specific accounts, leading to over $10 million in fees. The lawsuit claims drivers were misled about payment access, while being threatened with termination. Both companies deny the allegations.
The Trump administration's USAID cuts have halted hundreds of millions in aid payments to Gaza, jeopardizing the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Aid groups have downsized operations and laid off workers, threatening the delivery of essential services and supplies, and potentially endangering the truce.
Donald Trump and Barack Obama were seen chatting at Jimmy Carter's funeral, sparking much speculation. Trump shared a made-up lip-reading interpretation as it must have entertained him the most. In this version, Obama called Kamala Harris horrendous and said that he knew Trump would win. Obama also said that Kamala Harris did not even look at him at Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Former US military commander warns that officials in Washington have underestimated the threat of drones over sensitive military sites. Incidents include mysterious drone swarms over Langley Air Force Base and Navy warships. Calls for stronger policies and laws to address drone surveillance and potential security threats are emphasized.