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California is gearing up for a legal showdown with the Trump administration regarding the deployment of U.S. troops in Los Angeles. This comes on the heels of widespread protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies, which have seen demonstrators take to the streets in major cities across the country. The military has confirmed that around 700 U.S. Marines will be stationed in Los Angeles either today or tomorrow. They are set to support up to 4,000 National Guard troops tasked with protecting federal…

Egyptian authorities have recently deported multiple foreign nationals who traveled to Egypt to participate in a pro-Palestinian march, with many more facing potential deportation, according to organizers as well as sources from the airport and security teams. This week, hundreds gathered in Egypt for the Global March to Gaza, a notable international initiative designed to advocate for an end to the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian enclave and to raise awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis there. As one organizer…

In a tragic aviation incident, over 290 lives were lost when an Air India flight destined for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, marking one of the deadliest air disasters in a decade. With 242 individuals on board, the catastrophe unfolded as the aircraft, en route to Gatwick Airport, collided with a medical college hostel during the busy lunch hour. The devastation was not limited to passengers, as the impact resulted in casualties on the ground. "Approximately 294 have died, including several students…

In a tragic turn of events, a former student has taken the lives of ten individuals, including himself, in a secondary school shooting in Graz, Austria. This incident marks the most devastating school shooting in the country's history. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner reported that among the deceased, six were male, and three were female. Additionally, twelve others were injured in the attack, though specific details regarding the victims have not been disclosed. Local media suggest that the majority of the victims were…

The NGO representing many activists detained on a Gaza-bound aid boat intercepted by Israeli forces has disclosed that two campaigners have been placed in solitary confinement within Israel. "The Israeli authorities have moved two of the volunteers, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila and French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan, to separate prison facilities, isolating them from the group," stated the Israeli human rights organization Adalah. When approached for a comment, Israel's prison authority directed inquiries to the foreign…

The United States is initiating a partial evacuation of its embassy in Iraq, accompanied by the voluntary departure of military dependents from various locations across the Middle East. This decision comes in response to increased security concerns in the region, according to both US and Iraqi officials. While the specific security threats prompting this evacuation have not been detailed, reports of potential evacuations have resulted in a notable rise in oil prices, climbing over 4%. "The State Department regularly…

In a tragic escalation, Israeli gunfire and airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least 60 Palestinians in Gaza. Most of the casualties occurred near an aid site operated by the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), located in the heart of the enclave, as reported by local health officials. Medical teams at Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals confirmed that at least 25 individuals lost their lives, with many more injured, as they approached a food distribution center close to the now-abandoned…

Tánaiste Simon Harris has formally requested that the EU's trade commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, consider exempting crucial Irish sectors—including aviation, medical, agrifood, and the equine industry—from potential retaliatory tariffs on US products, should the ongoing trade negotiations falter. In a letter obtained by RTÉ News, Harris emphasized the need for careful deliberation, especially given the potential impact of such tariffs on Northern Ireland. As the former Brexit negotiator for the EU, Šefčovič is positioned to…

An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, has been accused of a tragic crime involving the alleged murder of three individuals using death cap mushrooms. Under intense scrutiny, she firmly denies having transformed the fungi into a dry powder for what would become a fatal meal. At the heart of this case is the accusation that the 50-year-old Patterson, a mother of two, deliberately spiked a beef Wellington lunch with the lethal mushrooms. This alleged incident took place in July 2023, claiming the lives of her estranged…

As global temperatures rise, we are increasingly confronted with the reality of climate change. According to the European Union's climate monitoring service, last month marked the second warmest May on record, both on land and in our oceans. The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that the average surface temperature of our planet dipped just below the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels—almost matching the May record set last year. In the oceans, the average surface temperature…