US President Donald Trump confronted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy over a minerals deal at the Oval Office, leading to a heated exchange and the deal being revoked. Zelenskyy later apologized, and peace discussions between US and Ukrainian representatives are set to continue in Saudi Arabia.
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President Biden commuted the sentence of Rita Crundwell, who embezzled $54 million from the town of Dixon, Illinois. Crundwell, originally sentenced to nearly 20 years, was released to house arrest in 2021 and is now free. Dixon officials expressed outrage at the clemency, calling it a travesty of justice.
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Britain has announced a significant increase in military spending, signaling a commitment to burden-sharing with the U.S. ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump. The UK's expenditure will rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% by 2034, funded by a 40% cut in overseas development aid.
Subbarayudu Konanki said the authorities showed them how high the ocean waves were when she went missing. He was also explained that Joshua Riibe, the person who was last seen with Konanki was not a suspect but a person of interest. “It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we are coming to terms with the fact our daughter has drowned,†he said. “This is incredibly difficult for us to process.â€
Elon Musk explains Trump Derangement Syndrome, noting how irrational some people become at the mention of Trump’s name. Despite Tesla’s significant government funding, Musk faces criticism for reducing federal positions and services, highlighting a debate on public investment and private benefit.
Tens of thousands rallied against racism and the rise of far-right in France, with significant protests in Paris. Demonstrators expressed fears over reactionary ideologies and criticized government policies. Incidents of clashes and arrests occurred, highlighting concerns of increasing extremism and racist incidents.
Kimberly Diei, a pharmacy student at the University of Tennessee, won a $250,000 settlement after being punished for sexually suggestive social media posts. The federal court ruled that the university had violated her First Amendment rights, affirming her right to free expression.
The Taliban has freed American citizen Faye Hall, who was detained earlier this year along with two British nationals and their Afghan interpreter. Hall thanked former President Trump for her release and highlighted the struggles of Afghan women imprisoned by the Taliban. The Reynolds couple remains in Taliban custody.
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