The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution supporting an independent Palestinian state and a two-state solution. The resolution condemns Hamas’s October 7 attack on southern Israel and Israel’s siege that caused a humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Strong International Support Out of 193 UN members, 142 voted in favor, 10 opposed, and 12 abstained from the New York Declaration. France and Saudi Arabia introduced the resolution, which grants the Palestinian Authority full control over all Palestinian territories. The measure calls for a transitional administrative committee to take charge immediately after Gaza achieves a ceasefire. Hamas Must Disarm and Release Hostages…
Author: Rachel Maddow
Police captured the suspect who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. Trump told Fox News he learned about the arrest five minutes before going on air and praised law enforcement. A source close to the suspect provided authorities with information that led to the capture. Video Footage Aids Investigation FBI and Utah police released new footage Thursday showing the suspect fleeing after the shooting. The video shows a person wearing sunglasses, Converse shoes, and a black long-sleeve shirt running across a roof. The suspect jumped from the building, crossed a street,…
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Jair Bolsonaro for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. Three of five justices found the former president guilty on five charges; one justice has yet to vote. Justice Cármen Lúcia sided with conviction Thursday, after Justice Luiz Fux voted to acquit him the day before. The court will determine Bolsonaro’s sentence once all five votes are cast, potentially giving him decades in prison. Political Tensions Escalate The verdict is intensifying Brazil’s political divisions and could trigger a reaction from the United States. Donald Trump called Bolsonaro’s trial a “witch hunt” and tied tariffs…
Eyewitnesses and videos show Charlie Kirk taking a bullet to the neck before aides rushed him off stage. US President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death Wednesday, calling him “great, and even legendary” on social media. Trump praised Kirk’s connection with American youth and offered condolences to his wife Erika and family. Campus Debate Turns Deadly Kirk spoke at Utah Valley University under a white tent displaying “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A single shot rang out after Kirk answered a question, spraying blood from his neck. Police detained a suspect immediately but later released them as authorities began…
Israeli military struck senior Hamas officials in Doha on Tuesday, escalating its ongoing operations against the group under “Summit of Fire.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the strike, stating Israel independently planned, initiated, and executed the operation, taking full responsibility. Eyewitnesses in the Katara district reported multiple explosions and saw smoke rising above the northern part of Doha following the attack. Conflicting Reports on Casualties Initial reports suggested that all four members of the Hamas Political Bureau—the group’s main decision-making body—were either killed or went missing. Qatari authorities later said no deaths had been confirmed, but noted that residential…
Frédéric Péchier faces charges for allegedly poisoning 30 patients at Besançon clinics between 2008 and 2017, killing 12. Authorities investigated Péchier after Sandra Simard suffered cardiac arrest during routine surgery in January 2017. Investigators found lethal potassium in her anaesthesia bag. Alleged Workplace Sabotage Prosecutors say Péchier contaminated colleagues’ infusion pouches and intervened during resuscitations. They claim he “always had a solution.” Péchier denies all wrongdoing. Victims ranged from 4 to 89 years old. His defense team vows to prove his innocence. Trial Tests Courts with Complexity The trial, expected to last until December, challenges the court with its scope…
US President Donald Trump issued a “last warning” to Hamas on Sunday, urging acceptance of a US-brokered ceasefire. He claimed Israel already agreed to the proposal. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” US Sends Ceasefire Offer US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff reportedly delivered the proposal to Hamas on Sunday. The plan promises US advocacy to end Israel’s military operations if Hamas releases all hostages immediately. Israel would release up to 3,000 Palestinian prisoners in return. Hostages and Escalating Pressure…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned down Vladimir Putin’s offer to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. He told ABC News he cannot travel to the capital under daily missile attacks. Zelenskyy insisted that Putin should come to Kyiv for negotiations. U.S. Pushes for Talks Amid Russian Conditions U.S. President Donald Trump pushed for direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, making it a goal of his Alaska summit. Trump announced the leaders would meet after Zelenskyy visits Washington and meets European officials. Moscow added conditions, delayed the decision, and increased shelling of Ukrainian cities. Putin said he was “ready” to meet,…
An electric streetcar toppled on a narrow Lisbon street, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side with its roof and sides partially crumpled. Several dozen emergency workers rushed to the scene. The derailment happened around 6 pm, at the start of the evening rush hour. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the accident. President Condoles Victims President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa offered condolences to the families and all affected by the tragedy. Glória Funicular Carries Locals Daily The Glória funicular, which can transport more than 40…
Villagers in Dupnitsa reported seeing a black panther, prompting police to investigate and inspiring online jokes. A local resident filmed an animal he believed could be the dangerous feline. Mayor Desislav Nachov visited the filming site with police officers to inspect the area. Authorities questioned the man who recorded footage showing a large black feline moving through tall grass. Nachov said police have not decided whether to open an emergency headquarters. The witness described the animal as resembling a large dog. Dupnitsa sits about 66 kilometres south of Sofia and near the Serbian border, more than 430 kilometres west of…