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US President Trump's new defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, is circulating a list of top military generals for potential firing. Among the names is Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the second woman to be promoted to a four-star Admiral in Navy history. Speculations about upcoming firings arise as Hegseth's trip to Guantanamo Bay is postponed.
A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York was evacuated after the plane caught fire on the runway due to an engine issue. Passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The flight was rescheduled for a later time, and a replacement aircraft was arranged. The FAA is investigating the incident.
Internet personality Nick Sortor claimed AOC's team stopped him forcefully when he confronted her about the incident of a woman killed in the New York subway after being set on fire by a Guatemalan migrant. The video went viral, with Sortor accusing AOC of inaction on the border crisis and unsafe subways in her district.
Iran's President Pezeshkian has dismissed the proposal for direct negotiations over its nuclear program but remains open to indirect talks. The response, sent through Oman, emphasises Iran's stance against direct talks under maximum pressure and threats while stressing the need for negotiations on equal footing.
Musk posted on X, questioning Starmer’s accountability for the CPS’s inaction, and criticized Labour MP Jess Phillips for her reluctance to push for further investigation. "Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008–2013," Musk wrote. He implied that exposing these failings would reflect poorly on Starmer, now leader of the Labour Party as well the premier.
Karoline Leavitt, newly appointed White House press secretary, criticized New York Times journalist Peter Baker for comparing President Trump’s media tactics to those of Russian President Putin. The clash arose after the Trump administration took control of press pool access, sidelining traditional outlets. Leavitt defended the move as a step towards fairness, emphasizing changing outdated systems.
A Russian drone attack hit the protective shelter over Chernobyl’s destroyed reactor, causing a fire that has since been extinguished. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy termed it a terrorist attack, though radiation levels remain stable. The incident highlights ongoing military threats amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden honoured Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award, recognising his faith, hope, and love impacting the world. Biden conveyed the award to the pope via phone, discussing peace and alleviation efforts. This marks Biden's only presentation of the honour with distinction during his presidency.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday hailed Moscow's "positive efforts to defuse" the Ukraine crisis in a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media said. Xinhua news agency reported Xi as saying "China is happy to see Russia and relevant parties make positive efforts to defuse" the crisis in Ukraine.