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Residents in Gaza are enduring intense Israeli gunfire and shelling as Israel's military confirms an escalation in its operations. This surge in violence occurs just days before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to Washington. The escalation in attacks follows a week filled with increasing calls for a ceasefire. Among the voices urging for a renewed effort to halt the conflict is US President Donald Trump, who is set to meet with Netanyahu next week. He emphasized the need for a new agreement to bring the…

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate has officially approved President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, paving the way for a substantial package that will solidify many of his key priorities into law. However, this move comes with a hefty price tag, adding an estimated $3.3 trillion (€2.8 trillion) to the national debt. Next, the bill returns to the House of Representatives for its final nod of approval. President Trump has been vocal in urging lawmakers to advance this legislation to his desk in time for the…

US President Donald Trump is advocating for Hamas to accept what he termed a "final proposal" for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in Gaza. This proposal will be facilitated by mediators from Qatar and Egypt. In a recent social media announcement, Mr. Trump shared that his team had a "long and productive" discussion with Israeli officials regarding the situation in Gaza. While he did not disclose the names of his representatives, it is reported that US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice…

The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have collectively voiced their strong condemnation of threats directed at Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). They have implored Iran to ensure the safety of the Agency’s personnel operating within its borders. In a joint statement from their foreign affairs ministries, they stated, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom denounce the threats against the Director General of the IAEA and reaffirm our unwavering support for the Agency…

U.S. President Donald Trump recently toured a new migrant detention center in Florida, humorously dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." During his visit, he quipped that any escapees would need to learn how to dodge the resident reptiles to avoid a grim fate. Despite facing criticism for his immigration policies, which many describe as inhumane, President Trump embraced the controversy while attending the center's official opening in the heart of the Everglades. "A lot of cops in the form of alligators—you don't have to pay them so…

Authorities in Idaho have named the individual believed to have started a bush fire on Sunday, which tragically ended with the loss of two firefighters' lives and an injury to a third. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley, reportedly took his own life following the incident. Originally from California, he had resided in various locations along the West Coast. In a heart-wrenching statement, Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris described the fire as intentionally set, labeling the event an "ambush." This…

British police recently announced the arrest of three senior leaders from the hospital where Lucy Letby, a nurse found guilty of murdering babies, was employed. They are under investigation for suspected gross negligence manslaughter. Letby, hailing from Hereford, is currently serving 15 life sentences after being convicted for the tragic murders of seven infants and the attempted murders of another seven, which occurred between June 2015 and June 2016. The police are actively pursuing inquiries into possible corporate…

As a severe heatwave continues to sweep across Europe, over 1,000 schools in France have been compelled to close their doors, with the top floor of the iconic Eiffel Tower also shutting down for tourists. This unprecedented weather pattern has triggered health alerts throughout the region. The Mediterranean Sea has experienced a remarkable temperature spike, reaching up to 6 degrees Celsius above the seasonal norm, including a staggering 30°C record in Spain's Balearic Sea. A heat dome has effectively trapped hot air over…

The jury has retreated to reach a decision regarding Erin Patterson, a 50-year-old Australian woman accused of murdering three members of her estranged husband's family through a toxic meal of beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms. Following a nine-week trial, jurors have commenced deliberations to determine her fate. In his closing instructions, Judge Christopher Beale emphasized the importance of their role: "You must decide whether any of her statements were untrue," he remarked, urging the jurors to evaluate…

Norsk Tipping Issues Apology Over Lottery Mix-Up A Norwegian lottery company has extended its heartfelt apologies to 47,000 individuals who were mistakenly informed that they had won substantial lottery prizes, attributing the error to a currency conversion mishap. The state-owned gambling group, Norsk Tipping, revealed that incorrect prize amounts were published following a Eurojackpot draw on Friday. This blunder occurred when the company erroneously multiplied winnings by 100 instead of dividing them by…