German voters head to the polls with conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz promising a rightward shift. The far-right AfD, fueled by fears of asylum seeker attacks and supported by Trump's entourage, may see a record result. Merz aims to restore political stability and strengthen Germany's role in Europe amid US-Europe tensions.
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A USAID contractors’ union has asked a federal judge to halt the destruction of classified documents following an email instructing staff to shred or burn records amid the agency’s shutdown by the Trump administration. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential loss of key evidence linked to legal challenges and mass firings.
John Sheeran, 15, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon for attempting to drown a Black teenager while using racial slurs and references to George Floyd on Cape Cod. His sentencing will occur in February 2024. Sheeran's accomplice faces separate harassment charges for mocking the victim.
Multiple wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, driven by strong Santa Ana winds, causing widespread evacuations and destruction. Fires in Eaton and Pacific Palisades led to the evacuation of residents and destruction of homes and property. Over 1,400 firefighting staff were deployed as Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency, warning of worsening weather conditions.
During India’s gripping Test match against Australia in Brisbane, Bumrah, better known for rattling stumps than smashing runs, staged a heroic 39-run partnership with Akash Deep. This partnership, as thrilling as a last-over T20 finish, helped India avoid the dreaded follow-on. Twitter erupted in applause, but it was Sundar Pichai’s cheeky tweet that stole the show:
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Leavitt said President Trump is a good listener and values every opinion which is fascinating to her though this means long working hours for her. "He's so generous with his time, I have noticed. And sometimes that means we are running late. Here in the White House, Trump time is a real thing," Leavitt said.
The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants, which had been blocked by a lower court. The legal dispute centers around the use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act and its implications for national security and diplomatic negotiations. Chief Justice John Roberts has defended judicial independence amid political pressure.