Pope Leo Visits Canary Islands to Highlight Migrants’ Perilous Journeys
Pope Leo visited the Canary Islands to highlight the dangerous journeys of migrants, emphasizing the need for 'safe and legal pathways.'
Politics
Vance Says Israeli PM Netanyahu ‘Has Got Some Things Wrong’
US Vice President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'has certainly gotten some things wrong,' marking a further public admission that relations between the two allies have come under pressure.
Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he ‘never reciprocated’
Bill Gates testified before a congressional committee on Wednesday, stating he never had a personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and ended ties when the convicted sex offender failed to deliver on fundraising for his philanthropy, according to the BBC.
Trump targeting immigrants from climate-vulnerable countries
A Guardian analysis shows that Trump’s immigration policies are primarily targeting people from the 22 most climate-vulnerable countries out of 39 with entry restrictions.
Trump’s $14.8M Lincoln Memorial Pool Renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has reopened after a $14.8 million renovation commissioned by President Donald Trump. The pool was painted a dark navy blue dubbed 'American Flag Blue' by the National Park Service.
Trump signs $70B immigration bill, crypto legislation delayed
President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion immigration funding bill on Wednesday, ending months of partisan delays, while separate efforts to pass the CLARITY Act for regulating digital assets remain stalled in Congress.
Platner Wins Maine Democratic Primary, Challenges Collins in Senate Race
Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic Senate primary and will challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the November election, according to NBC News and Al Jazeera.
Nevada Election Results: Key Developments and Early Outcomes
In a key U.S. Senate race, Nevada’s early results show Democratic candidate Catherine Cortez Masto leading by a narrow margin, according to the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office. The state saw a surge in mail-in voting, with over 300,000 votes cast before Election Day.
Disclosure Day Kritik: Steven Spielberg’s UFO Thriller Reviewed
Steven Spielberg's new UFO-themed film 'Disclosure Day' explores themes of secrecy, empathy, and the global threat of nuclear war, according to reviews from Den of Geek, Mashable, and Filmstarts.
US Judge Halts Nitrogen Gas Execution, Ruling It Unconstitutional
A U.S. federal judge has halted an upcoming nitrogen gas execution in Alabama, ruling the method unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment, according to Al Jazeera. This contradicts an earlier ruling from the same judge that allowed the method.
Spencer Pratt Fails to Advance in L.A. Mayoral Race
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt failed to advance in the Los Angeles mayoral race, securing 25.8% of the vote. Current mayor Karen Bass received 34.3%, while Councilwoman Nithya Raman will face her in the runoff.
Progressive Nithya Raman Advances to L.A. Runoff Against Karen Bass
Progressive Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has advanced to the November runoff election against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, after a surge in mail-in ballot counts showed her overtaking former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt. According to Democracy Now!
Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
Driving test booking rules in the UK have been tightened to prevent no-shows, with learners now restricted to swapping tests at the three nearest centers to their original booking. According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), 64,500 practical driving tests went unclaimed last year.
ICC Suspends Prosecutor After Misconduct Investigation
The International Criminal Court has suspended its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, after an investigation into allegations of misconduct. The move follows a highly sensitive process and has drawn global attention.
Starmer Tells Apple, Google to Ban Nude Images on Kids’ Phones
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has directed tech giants Apple and Google to block access to nude images on children's smartphones, warning of legislation if they fail to act within three months, according to BBC.