News

1288 articles published

Trump Publicly Rebukes U.S. Attorney Pirro for Dropping Reflecting Pool Cases

The Justice Department moved to dismiss charges against former Olympian David Hearn after evidence pointed to contractor error, not vandalism.

Aug 3, 2026

Vance Boelter Appears in Minnesota State Court After Federal Sentencing

Boelter, already serving two life terms in federal prison, now faces state charges including two counts of murder for killing former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.

Aug 3, 2026

Gunman Kills Three at Idaho In-N-Out Before Dying From Self-Inflicted Wound

An off-duty officer and an armed civilian returned fire at the Twin Falls restaurant, which police say prevented further casualties.

Aug 3, 2026

Ghana Passes Law That Could Imprison Cocoa Farmers for 20 Years

The bill makes it a criminal offense to convert cocoa farmland to other uses without government approval, drawing sharp criticism from farmers.

Aug 3, 2026

Reform UK Proposes Using Royal Navy to Return Channel Migrants to France

The party says military-crewed inflatable boats would escort migrants back across the English Channel, overriding French objections if needed.

Aug 3, 2026

Singapore Bans Two Massive Attack Members After Palestine Flag Incident

Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall were blacklisted after unfurling a Palestinian flag and shouting "Free Palestine" at a July 29 concert.

Aug 3, 2026

Trump Says Iran Deal Near but Tehran Denies Talks Are Starting

Oil prices dropped more than 6% after Trump announced negotiations would begin Monday, even as Iran said it had no plans for direct talks with Washington.

Aug 3, 2026

UK Prime Minister Burnham Vows Relentless Effort to Stop Small Boat Crossings

The Home Office says the number of officers targeting smuggling gangs has risen to nearly 800, up from 376 at the start of 2025.

Aug 2, 2026

Wildfires Burn More Than 250,000 Acres Across Washington State Near Spokane

Communities in neighboring British Columbia are also under threat as the United Nations warns of worsening global heat.

Aug 2, 2026

Ariana Grande Exits West End Production and Announces Break From Public Life

The singer cited "endless, ongoing public scrutiny" tied to her public appearances as the reason for stepping back.

Aug 2, 2026

Senate Leaders Unveil Short-Term Spending Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

The bill would fund federal agencies through December 11, two months before the end of the fiscal year deadline.

Aug 2, 2026

Seventeen-Year-Old Girl Dies at Kendal Calling Music Festival in Cumbria

Police are seeking witnesses who were near the Calling Out tent and the Big Wheel around 2:15 a.m. when the teenager suffered a medical episode.

Aug 2, 2026