Trump Announces 5,000 More Troops to Poland
President Donald Trump has said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, according to BBC.
Conflicts & Security
Tennessee execution called off after botched IV attempt
Tennessee officials called off the execution of Tony Carruthers after a botched lethal injection attempt due to an inability to establish a proper IV line, according to the Tennessee Department of Correction. Carruthers, who has spent over 30 years on death row, remains on the row after Gov. Bill Lee granted him a one-year reprieve.
Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three killed in mosque attack
More than 2,000 people gathered in a San Diego park to mourn three men killed as they tried to stop an attack on the city’s largest mosque, according to Al Jazeera.
Cuba-US Tensions Rise as Raúl Castro Indicted
Cuban residents near top officials are on edge as the US files criminal charges against former president Raúl Castro, raising fears of military action, according to The Guardian.
Charges Dismissed Against School Official in 6-Year-Old Gun Incident
A judge in Virginia has dismissed charges against a former assistant principal in a school where a six-year-old student shot his teacher, according to court records.
Iran Expands Claims on 22,000 sq km of Strait of Hormuz
Iran has significantly expanded the area around the Strait of Hormuz over which it claims military control, according to a BBC report.
US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise
The US military has been broadcasting the location of surveillance flights near Cuba on tracking websites, as Washington exerts pressure on the island's leadership. According to BBC Verify, at least five US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft and three MQ-4C Triton drones have been operating near Cuba since 11 May.
Cuba faces U.S. charges against Raúl Castro, new sanctions, and energy crisis
The U.S. has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy and murder in 1996, as Cuba's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, denounced the move as politically motivated. At the same time, Washington continues to tighten economic pressure on the island.
MPs Demand Channel 4 Answers Over ‘Horrifying’ MAFS Allegations
A group of MPs has written to Channel 4 seeking answers over what they call 'horrifying' allegations linked to the reality TV show Married at First Sight UK, according to BBC reports.
Google to Release First Smart Glasses Since 2013 Flop
Google is set to release new smart glasses in autumn, its first such product since the 2013 Google Glass failure, according to the BBC.
UK Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil Imports as Prices Soar
The UK government said it has eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
A high-level people smuggler identified in a BBC investigation has been arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to the BBC.
Estonia Says NATO Jet Shot Down Ukrainian Drone
Estonia says a NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over its territory, which it suspects was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming. According to the BBC.
Defense department watchdog opens inquiry into US airstrikes on alleged drug boats
The Pentagon's internal watchdog has launched an investigation into whether U.S. military commanders followed proper procedures during airstrikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, according to a memo.
Jamaica Protests After Woman Shot Dead by Police
A 45-year-old woman was shot dead by police in Jamaica during a protest over a previous fatal police shooting, according to the Independent Commission of Investigations.