Sacked Ukrainian Defence Minister Calls for Early Presidential Election
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defence Minister Rustem Umayev and called for a snap presidential election, according to BBC.
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Pakistan Court Orders Ex-PM Imran Khan to Hospital
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to hospital, following complaints about his poor health, according to the BBC.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ Movement Makes Schools Next Battleground Against Modi
India’s Cockroach Janata Party is making schools its next battleground against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following a deadly clash in West Bengal. According to Al Jazeera, the group is demanding better education facilities across the country.
Drone Attack on Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani’s Office
A drone attack targeted the office of Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, according to the region's security agency.
Mangione Admits Killing Healthcare CEO, Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Luigi Mangione has admitted to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to federal charges of interstate stalking resulting in death, according to the BBC.
Sterling Point Season 2: What We Know and What’s Next
Sterling Point season 1 ends with Annie and Ramona making a bold choice to swap places, leaving the door open for season 2. According to TheWrap.
Obama and El Paso: Calls for Action and Peace
Former U.S. President Barack Obama criticized the language of hate following a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, where 22 people, many of them Mexican, were killed by a 21-year-old white man.
Perez Hilton’s Family Asks for Privacy Amid Recovery
Perez Hilton's family is asking for privacy as he recovers from a self-harm incident, according to a statement on his website. The family emphasized that their focus is on his well-being and that of his three children.
Erdogan Visits Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Saudi Arabia for a one-day working trip, amid heightened regional tensions, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Denies US Weapons Shortage, Vows to Hunt ‘Leakers’
President Donald Trump has denied reports of a US munitions shortage and said those leaking information would face 'long term jail sentences,' according to the BBC.
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 and the Lady Greyhounds Make a Bold Return
Apple TV’s 'Ted Lasso' returns for a fourth season, with Jason Sudeikis reuniting with his titular character to coach the newly formed women’s team, the Lady Greyhounds, marking a fresh direction for the beloved comedy-drama.
Kuwaki Wins Women’s Open After Dramatic Play-Off Clash
Shino Kuwaki won the AIG Women's Open in dramatic fashion after an extraordinary play-off in which Esther Henseleit's hopes were hit by her ball taking an unfortunate ricochet off a marshal, according to the BBC.
Jon Bernthal’s 2024: Movies, TV, and Pit Bull Advocacy
Jon Bernthal shared the screen with Tom Holland in two projects this year, including 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' where his portrayal of The Punisher appears in a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie for the first time.
EU to Hold Urgent Meeting After 50,000 Migrants Cross Into Ceuta
The EU will hold an extraordinary meeting of interior ministers after a breakdown of political unity over the arrival of more than 50,000 irregular migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in north Africa, according to The Guardian.
Spain PM Visits Ceuta as 19 Migrants Die in Border Breach
At least 19 migrants died after breaching the border from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, according to authorities. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced plans to visit the region amid reports that more than 40,000 people had entered the territory in the past 24 hours.