Margo Martin, a White House aide, shared a photo with Donald Trump from the Oval Office, praising him as the "world's greatest boss." The picture gained attention due to a map showing "Gulf of America," reminiscent of Trump's past executive order.
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​"He (Luigi Mangione) was on display for everyone to see in the biggest staged perp walk I've ever seen in my career. It was absolutely unnecessary. He's been cooperative with law enforcement, he's been in custody for over a week; he waived extradition..."lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo said as Mangione appeared in the court today and pleaded not guilty to the state charge.
China's military conducted extensive air and naval activities near Taiwan, prompting the island's defense ministry to activate an emergency response center. Taiwanese officials described the activities as training, while China reiterated its stance against Taiwanese independence and foreign collaboration. The increased military presence followed Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent visits to Hawaii and Guam.
Australia’s spy agency ASIO uncovered three foreign governments plotting to harm individuals in the country, intervening to prevent attacks. It also disrupted a cyber unit targeting US and Australian infrastructure and alerted US authorities to a 12-year-old planning mass shootings. Additionally, foreign spies are targeting Australia’s AUKUS partnership to gather intelligence and undermine alliances. ASIO remains vigilant against these security threats.
A man in Shanghai was deceived into sending nearly $28,000 to scammers who used AI-generated images to create a fake girlfriend. The scammers created realistic visuals and fake documents to manipulate the victim into believing his online lover needed financial help. This incident highlights the growing sophistication of AI-generated scams globally.
Luigi Mangione, the person of interest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was reportedly not dating anyone or in a relationship because of his spine condition. "He knew that dating and being physically intimate with his back condition wasn't possible. I remember him telling me that, and my heart just breaks," RJ Martin, close to Mangione, said.
Indonesia has recovered 828 cultural artifacts looted during Dutch colonial rule, including a rare Ganesha statue. The artifacts, now displayed in Jakarta's National Museum, symbolize Indonesia's commitment to preserving its heritage and have sparked renewed interest in the nation's history. The repatriation, part of a global movement, highlights Indonesia's capacity to protect its cultural treasures, although thousands more remain abroad.
Hamas has confirmed the release of four Israeli women hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, marking the second exchange under the ceasefire agreement with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. The initial confusion over the release date has been resolved.
House Republicans have proposed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, increasing defence funding while cutting nondefence spending. The bill faces opposition from Democrats, who seek equal funding for defence and domestic programs. With President Trump's backing, Republicans aim for a Tuesday vote, risking a Senate filibuster and potential shutdown if it fails.
Sebastian Zapeta, an undocumented Guatemalan migrant, has been detained for allegedly setting a sleeping passenger on fire on a New York City subway, resulting in her death. Zapeta, who re-entered the US illegally after deportation, stayed in multiple migrant shelters and has no prior criminal record. The investigation is ongoing.