Israel approved new West Bank settlements and plans to seize Gaza City, defying international condemnation and jeopardizing a potential ceasefire. The move, seen as a concession to extremist coalition partners by Prime Minister Netanyahu, fuels concerns about the viability of a Palestinian state. Finance Minister Smotrich celebrated the...
California Governor Gavin Newsom is escalating his feud with Donald Trump, employing a strategy of online mockery and aggressive rhetoric. Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, defends his tactics, arguing they expose Trump's behavior and fight back against Republican redistricting efforts. He's mimicking Trump's social media style, drawing...
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed 49 data breaches over four years involving the Afghan relocation scheme (ARAP). This follows a previously reported massive leak of nearly 19,000 Afghans' details. Lawyers representing affected Afghans express concerns about lax security, while the MoD insists it takes data security...
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Tibet to commemorate the 60th anniversary of China's rule over the region. Xi's visit comes amid ongoing international criticism of China's human rights record in Tibet, including cultural repression and the forced assimilation of Tibetan children. The visit follows recent protests by exiled...
Brazilian federal police uncovered messages on Jair Bolsonaro's phone indicating he considered seeking asylum in Argentina. A 170-page report details a draft asylum request to President Milei, citing political persecution. Bolsonaro and his son, Eduardo, face new charges of obstruction of justice, stemming from alleged attempts to influence...
Actor Dylan Walsh and his family were involved in a car accident in New Jersey on Sunday. While details are limited, a statement confirmed everyone is safe and has returned home. The family expressed gratitude to first responders and hospital staff. The accident involved a Ford Explorer carrying...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba proposed a new economic zone connecting the Indian Ocean to Africa at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). This initiative aims to boost Japanese investment and free trade in Africa, particularly as US influence wanes and China's grows. Japan pledges $5.5...
At least 50 people were killed in a mosque shooting in northwestern Nigeria's Unguwan Mantau. Gunmen stormed the mosque during morning prayers, with a lawmaker reporting 30 deaths and 20 burnings in related village attacks. The attack is suspected to be retaliation for a prior raid by villagers....
Walmart's upcoming quarterly earnings report on Thursday will offer insight into US consumer spending amidst ongoing tariff disputes. Analysts predict earnings per share of 74 cents and revenue of $176.16 billion. Walmart anticipates a 3.5% to 4.5% net sales increase for the second quarter, but hasn't provided earnings guidance...
AAA tested five Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) in Los Angeles traffic, covering 342 miles over 16 hours. The study compared hands-on and hands-off systems, finding that even advanced ADAS only provided drivers with an average of under 10 minutes of hands-free time in traffic jams. Notable events requiring...
