SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed its first stage booster at Cape Canaveral after launching the Crew-10 mission to the ISS. This mission is crucial for returning Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were stranded for nine months, back to Earth. New crew members arrived to replace them.
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Crystal Aguilar, a 24-year-old activist, was arrested for allegedly replacing an American flag with a Mexican flag at Hart Park in Bakersfield, California. During the confrontation, she threatened park rangers and resisted arrest. Aguilar faces multiple charges, including threatening a peace officer and vandalism, with bail set at $20,689.
President Donald Trump had a heated exchange with Democratic Representative Brad Sherman over the effectiveness of FEMA during visits to disaster-hit areas in California. Sherman praised FEMA’s response to wildfires, while Trump criticized the agency’s efficiency and suggested dismantling it. Trump’s comments highlight his ongoing critique of federal agencies and proposals for direct state funding.
Ethiopia is conducting forced evictions on an "unprecedented" scale, Amnesty International said on Monday, urging authorities to "immediately pause" urban renewal projects. The international NGO urged a pause in evictions and suspension of the project "until a human rights impact assessment is conducted".
Greece’s defense minister Nikos Dendias urged the EU to ease strict defense spending limits, calling them "schizophrenic" amid growing security concerns. He emphasized that military self-sufficiency requires greater financial flexibility, aligning with Nato commitments. Greece and Cyprus, along with 19 other EU states, support expanded access to European Investment Bank funds for defense. Key decisions on EU military strengthening will be ratified at an upcoming summit.
Pope Francis emphasised the dangers of bullying in schools, stating that it prepares students for war instead of peace. Addressing educators at the Vatican, he urged a collective commitment to combat bullying both in educational settings and at home. He also highlighted the importance of promoting dialogue within families to foster growth and understanding.
A football match in Germany was abruptly canceled after the referee was bitten in the testicle by a young child. The incident occurred before the match between FC Taxi Duisburg II and SV Rot-Weiss Mülheim, leaving the referee in too much pain to continue officiating. The match will be rescheduled.
Senator Bernie Sanders cut short an interview when asked if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for the Senate, showing visible irritation and a desire to avoid 'inside-the-beltway' topics. Sanders emphasized his commitment to serving Vermont and praised Ocasio-Cortez's congressional work, but avoided discussing her future ambitions. He underscored his satisfaction with his current role and his focus on progressive causes.
Ho Chi Minh City celebrated the opening of its first metro line after 17 years of delays and cost overruns. Thousands of residents excitedly boarded the $1.7 billion, 20-kilometer line, marking a milestone in the city's development despite the challenges faced during construction.
Dr. Joy Saini, along with her husband Dr. Michael Groff, their children Karenna and Jared, Jared's partner Alexia Couyutas Duarte, and Karenna's boyfriend James Santoro, tragically died in a plane crash in Copake, New York. The twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing from Westchester County Airport, en route to Columbia County Airport.