Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis to pay tribute to the victims of a recent mass shooting. The visit was met with protests criticizing gun violence, while Vance met with grieving families inside the church. He pledged to advocate for policies addressing the root causes of such tragedies, emphasizing the need to focus on the lives lost.
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Istanbul witnessed unrest as police clashed with protesters. This followed a court decision to remove the Republican People’s Party (CHP) provincial leaders. The court appointed a trustee, angering supporters. Social media access faced restrictions. The interior minister defended the police action. Another court will soon rule on the validity of the CHP’s 2023 main congress.
In Portugal, a 14-year-old boy confessed to deliberately starting wildfires across several parishes. He told police his actions stemmed from frustration over academic struggles and social difficulties. The blazes destroyed hectares of forest, alarming local residents. While authorities suspect he acted alone, they haven't ruled out other possible involvement. The case is now with the Family and Children’s Court.
Following the assassination of Ahmed al-Rahawi in an Israeli airstrike on Sana’a, Yemen’s Houthi movement appointed Mohammed Ahmed Muftah as acting Prime Minister. Born in 1967, Muftah has been a key figure within the group, known for his religious background and long-standing involvement. His appointment comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Donald Trump stated that the US is engaged in “very deep” negotiations with Hamas, urging the group to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza. He cautioned that failure to do so would result in a “tough and nasty” situation. Trump's administration opposes partial hostage agreements and insists on the complete dismantling of Hamas before any release.
A devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, resulting in over 800 fatalities and thousands of injuries across Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. The shallow quake flattened villages and triggered landslides, hindering rescue efforts. With resources stretched thin due to an existing humanitarian crisis, Afghanistan urgently needs international aid to cope with this latest disaster.
A US federal appeals court has ruled that many of Donald Trump's global tariffs were unlawful. The court upheld a previous ruling stating Trump exceeded his authority using emergency economic powers. This decision casts doubt on Trump's trade strategy, which relied on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Trump has attacked the court's decision and indicated he will appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Los Angeles Police Department ceased providing security for former Vice President Kamala Harris following criticism from officers and the police union. This decision comes after the LAPD stepped in to assist the California Highway Patrol when President Trump ended Harris's Secret Service detail. The reassignment of officers from crime suppression duties occurred amidst the department's existing resource constraints.
South Australia has banned tiny, fish-shaped soy sauce bottles. These bottles pose environmental risks. They easily end up in waterways. The small size makes recycling difficult. This ban is part of a larger effort to reduce plastic waste. Other single-use plastics are also prohibited. The state aims to promote sustainable practices. Future bans are under consideration.