Met Police investigate potential Iran links to London arson attacks
The latest attack at a Jewish site in the UK capital occurs at Kenton United Synagogue and causes minor damage.
Louisiana man kills 7 of his children, another child in mass shooting
Louisiana community in shock as domestic violence incident leaves eight children dead and two others injured.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russian drone plant in Taganrog, military confirms – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russian drone plant in Taganrog, military confirms The Kyiv Independent
- Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory AP News
- Bombed Ukraine retaliates against Russian military targets Euronews.com
- Azov Disrupts Enemy Logistics in Donetsk Using Hornet Drones Backed by Former Google CEO Мілітарний
- General Staff confirms strike on Atlant Aero enterprise in Taganrog, number of other targets in temporarily oc Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
UAE official: More than 90% of Iran’s targets were civilian infrastructure – Politico
- UAE official: More than 90% of Iran's targets were civilian infrastructure Politico
- Anwar Gargash: There will be no return to relations with Iran without a review and clear guarantees صوت الإمارات
- War Forces Abu Dhabi to Reconsider Its “Partners” الحرة
- UAE President thanks public for overcoming crisis with 'strength and resilience' ARN News Centre
- Iran’s war against regional states: UAE bore the brunt, Iraqi Kurdistan still under fire Long War Journal
Obama and Mamdani read and sing with New York preschoolers in first meeting
Former US president and New York mayor read to a group of children and led a sing-along at a Bronx childcare center
Barack Obama met with Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Saturday at a childcare center where the former Democratic US president and mayor of New York City read to preschoolers and led a sing-along.
The meeting comes as Mamdani, a democratic socialist who marked his 100th day in office just over a week earlier, is also trying to build a working relationship with Donald Trump – Obama’s Republican presidential successor.
Continue reading...Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president – The Washington Post
- In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president The Washington Post
- Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade AP News
- In Angola, Pope Leo XIV Faces the Legacy of Colonialism The New York Times
- Pope Leo says not seeking ‘new debate’ with Trump on trip to Angola Al Jazeera
- Pope urges Angola to overcome divisions at Mass attended by 100,000 people Reuters
Trump energy secretary says gas prices might not drop back under $3 a gallon until 2027
Chris Wright says ‘I don’t know’ when asked about lower cost of gas as average price soars to $4 a gallon in US
Chris Wright, the Trump administration’s energy secretary, acknowledged Sunday that it might not be until 2027 before US gas prices come back under $3 a gallon.
Asked by Jake Tapper, the CNN State of the Union host, when he thought “it’s realistic for Americans to expect the gas will go back to under $3 a gallon”, Wright replied: “I don’t know. That could happen later this year. That might not happen until next year.”
Continue reading...Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated
Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.
Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated in situ – BBC
Satellite images reveal Israel expanding Gaza military sites
Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall.
Cruise Ships Seized Brief Hormuz Reopening to Flee Persian Gulf – Bloomberg
- Cruise Ships Seized Brief Hormuz Reopening to Flee Persian Gulf Bloomberg
- Strait of Hormuz Reopens Cruise Critic
- Five Cruise Ships Are Out of the Persian Gulf Cruise Industry News
- Five Gulf-stranded cruise ships clear Strait of Hormuz Seatrade Cruise News
- First cruise ship transits the Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began Euronews.com
Padre Guilherme hosts rave in Argentina’s capital honoring late Pope Francis – AP News
MAGA lost big in Hungary — but the battle for Europe isn’t over – Salon.com
Ukrainian Drones Are Cutting Off Ammo Resupply To Russian Artillery – Forbes
UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies – AP News
- UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies AP News
- Arson attacks 'gathering momentum', Chief Rabbi says BBC
- British Counterterrorism Police Investigating Attacks Against Jewish Sites The New York Times
- Attempted arson at London synagogue is 3rd attack on Jewish site in past week: "Sustained campaign of violence" CBS News
- Britain’s chief rabbi says Jews are facing campaign of violence after spate of arson attacks Politico
DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries
After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight.
Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name. – The New York Times
What to know about US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz
Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire as he announces plans to send US negotiators to Pakistan for more talks.
Independent bookstores make quiet comeback as big chains dominate retail
About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidation
For years now, we have heard that Amazon and the big chains are crushing small businesses, but independent bookstores are suddenly making a comeback.
About 422 new indie bookshops opened in 2025, according to the American Booksellers Association, a 31% rise from 2024. Countless independent restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, movie theaters, clothing stores and other small businesses also continue to thrive even in this era of ever-bigger retailers, fast-casual restaurants and massive e-commerce platforms.
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