US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.
Arizona toddler declared dead after near-drowning was alive for hours in ‘cold room’, records say
Officers say they saw signs of life multiple times, and after hospital treated the child, he was taken to hospital’s morgue
A toddler who was declared dead after being discovered in a backyard pool in February was actually alive and found hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, recently released police records show.
Two Gilbert police officers saw possible signs of life multiple times, but the child was still taken to the hospital’s “cold room” after being treated by staff, according to the documents.
Continue reading...Manhattan building sparks evacuations after two structural columns buckle
Officials also find multiple cracks and sagging floors in building that is being converted into apartments
A high-rise building in Manhattan was deemed unstable on Tuesday after authorities determined that support columns buckled, spurring evacuation of nearby buildings, according to officials and reports.
Officials said they also found “structural issues” on the 21st floor of the former Pfizer pharmaceutical building, which is being converted into residential apartments. “Two structural columns buckled, and there were multiple cracks and sagging floors,” the fire department said on X.
Continue reading...Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan’s war
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
Which? finds 150 potentially lethal baby products sold online
UK consumer group says lives are at risk because platforms fail to prevent dangerous items reaching customers
Babies are being put at risk by dozens of potentially lethal infant products sold to UK parents on major online marketplaces, an investigation has found.
The consumer champion Which? identified 150 products, including self-feeding prop feeders that pose a choking risk and baby sleep pillows linked to suffocation.
Continue reading...Trump lashes out at NATO as first day of summit wraps in Turkiye – Al Jazeera
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- Trump arrives in Turkey as NATO is strained by Russian attacks, U.S. impatience CNBC
- Trump rips NATO allies, dashing European hopes for a kumbaya summit Politico
- "I just want loyalty": Trump's Iran grudge hangs over NATO summit Axios
US launches strikes against Iran after attacks on vessels in strait of Hormuz
US Central Command says Tehran in ‘clear violation’ of ceasefire with ‘unwarranted’ attacks on commercial ships
The US military launched a series of “powerful” strikes against Iran, it announced on Tuesday night, in response to what it said were “unwarranted, dangerous” Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the strait of Hormuz.
In a statement on social media, US Central Command accused Tehran of a “clear violation” of the ceasefire agreement between US and Iran, which was signed last month.
Continue reading...Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summit
President also threatens to pull all American troops from Europe and rails against Nato stance on Iran war
Donald Trump has revived his bid for the US to acquire Greenland, threatening to pull all American armed forces out of Europe after the continent repeatedly pushed back.
Arriving at the Nato summit in Ankara on Tuesday, the US president also suggested his commitment to defending Europe had been tempered by political decisions by leaders on immigration and energy.
Continue reading...Trump calls Italy’s Meloni a ‘nice person’ but blames her for not helping with Iran – Reuters
- Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran Reuters
- Leave ‘Queen’ Meloni alone, Belgian defense minister warns Trump politico.eu
- Trump Reignites Tensions With Meloni Ahead of NATO Summit Time Magazine
- Trump Rips Female Ally He Thirsted After for Rejecting Him The Daily Beast
- ‘Restraining order needed’: Trump shares doctored Meloni meme to reignite feud - Truth or Fake France 24
Fact check: Five false claims Trump made in one meeting with Erdogan – CNN
- Fact check: Five false claims Trump made in one meeting with Erdogan CNN
- NATO wanted a quiet summit. Trump had other plans. Politico
- Trump renews Greenland threats at NATO summit, says U.S. could remove troops from Europe CNBC
- Gov. Jeff Landry shares his Greenland recommendations with President Trump. See them here WDSU
- Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark Reuters
Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency
The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.
New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting
The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.
Marine Le Pen to run for presidency and appeal against conviction in France’s highest court
French far-right leader announces decision after court orders her to wear ankle tag over embezzlement
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has announced she will run for the presidency in 2027 and will lodge an appeal to France’s highest court over her sentence to wear an electronic ankle tag for the embezzlement of European parliament funds.
“Tonight, I am a candidate in the presidential election,” Le Pen, 57, told TF1 television on Tuesday night.
Continue reading...New footage shown at Kirk hearing shows man on rooftop near shooting scene
The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.
Le Pen comeback revives French far right’s biggest fear: Can she actually win? – politico.eu
- Le Pen comeback revives French far right’s biggest fear: Can she actually win? politico.eu
- Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban The New York Times
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Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.
Trump again demands Greenland as NATO unveils military projects worth billions to prove its firepower – PBS
- Trump again demands Greenland as NATO unveils military projects worth billions to prove its firepower PBS
- NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down Reuters
- What to know about NATO's summit in Turkey as America steps back from its defense of Europe AP News
- NATO Allies Show Trump They Are Trying to Pay Up for Defense The New York Times
- NATO Agrees to $50 Billion in Defense Deals to Placate Trump Bloomberg.com
Why is Marine Le Pen running for French presidency after court confirmed conviction?
A look at the case, the appeal court decision and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron
Marine Le Pen has said she will be a candidate in France’s presidential race next year, after a court ruling on her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement of public funds allowed her to run.
However, the path ahead is far from straightforward.
Continue reading...Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.
Prince Harry gets burned in his mission to ‘slay dragons’ of British media
Harry claimed victory in two earlier legal actions but he and his co-claimants lost their lawsuit against ANL on Tuesday
The Duke of Sussex has variously described his long-running legal battles with certain sections of the British media as a “mission” and a “life’s work”.
“I’ve been told that slaying dragons will get you burned,” was his defiant response when he claimed victory against Mirror Group Newspapers in December 2023 over historic allegations of unlawful information gathering, adding it was a “worthwhile price to pay”.
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