Investigators identified the victim of a New York subway fire as 61-year-old Debrina Kawam from New Jersey via fingerprint data, dental records, and DNA evidence. Kawam was a homeless woman with mobility issues. The accused, Sebastian Zapeta-Kalil, claimed memory loss of the tragic event, which was recorded on surveillance footage.
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An Israeli drone strike in Sidon, southern Lebanon, killed one person on Monday, marking the deepest attack since the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in November. The strike, near a Lebanese army checkpoint, occurred a day before the deadline for Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued airstrikes on suspected military sites, and both nations have accused each other of violating the agreement.
Four female Israeli soldiers are set to be released by Hamas this weekend, under a ceasefire deal that pauses fighting in Gaza for six weeks. In return, Israel will release 200 Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire also aims to aid civilians in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli operations in the West Bank have resulted in more casualties.
"Which is why I was struck this week when Mr Trump was asked directly if he viewed Mr Vance as his successor for 2028, and replied that he did not. He praised Mr Vance for doing a “fantastic job†but said, in his view, it was “too early†to anoint him as the next Republican nominee," Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson wrote in the New York Times.
Clint Hill, the US Secret Service agent who bravely shielded Jacqueline Kennedy during JFK's assassination, has died at 93. Hill served under five US presidents and struggled with guilt over not saving Kennedy. Despite lifelong struggles, he is remembered for his courage and dedication.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has advocated for the development of a European army, emphasizing the continent's need for self-reliance amid concerns about U.S. support due to Trump's unpredictable stance. Zelenskyy insists that Ukraine must be involved in any peace talks with Russia and cautions against deals made behind Kyiv's back.
A Paris court on Friday sentenced the former head of France's domestic intelligence agency to four years in prison, two of them suspended, on charges of using his security contacts for private gain including by obtaining confidential information for luxury giant LVMH. Bernard Squarcini, 69, known as "le Squale" (the shark), will appeal the verdict, said Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, one of his lawyers. LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, France's richest man, testified during the trial but was never charged... Expand
Hundreds of US government websites, including US embassy and consulates in India, went offline following reports of Indian migrants being deported via military planes. The American administration is pushing forward with efforts to downsize the government, with Elon Musk leading cost-cutting initiatives and shutting down USAID.
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has warned that an attack on Iran's Gulf coast nuclear facilities would leave countries across the region without water. Iran has a nuclear power plant at Bushehr on the Gulf coast, though its uranium enrichment facilities, key to building atomic weapons, are located hundreds of kilometres (miles) inland.
Megyn Kelly said the audience booing Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl was justified as she alienated half of the country by endorsing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. "You may remember she named Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz – a lunatic who literally would like to trans our children and take custody away from us if we don’t want to do it – as the reason for her endorsement," Kelly said.