US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed three top military officials, including Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), in a move that has raised questions about tensions between intelligence assessments and White House claims. According to Reuters, the dismissals also include Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore, chief of the US…
A suspected arson attack at a popular restaurant in Ilford has left three people in a life-threatening condition, police have confirmed. The fire broke out shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday at Indian Aroma on Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill, sending shockwaves through the local community. Emergency services reported that five people—three women and two…
A powerful explosion erupted Friday afternoon at an oil supply facility in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, prompting an immediate emergency response and evacuation order for nearby residents. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, the blast occurred around 12:50 p.m. at the Smitty’s Supply plant, triggering a large fire that continues to burn. Multiple agencies,…
A military prosecutor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for the death penalty against former president Joseph Kabila, who is currently standing trial in absentia on charges of treason and war crimes. General Lucien Rene Likulia urged the court on Friday to sentence Kabila to death, accusing him of committing crimes including…
Germany’s postal service, Deutsche Post DHL, has announced temporary restrictions on parcel deliveries to the United States following new tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. Beginning Saturday, DHL will suspend its standard package delivery service to the US — a popular and cost-effective option for many small businesses. The company explained in a statement…
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has committed his long-term future to the club after signing a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2029, with an option for a further year. The 28-year-old Portuguese international, whose previous deal was set to expire in 2027, has been a cornerstone of Pep Guardiola’s…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has dismissed speculation about an imminent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating that “no meeting is planned” despite efforts from the United States to broker direct talks. Speaking in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on Friday, Lavrov said, “There…
For the first time in five decades, the number of immigrants living in the United States has declined, a shift largely attributed to President Donald Trump’s new immigration policies. According to a report by The New York Post, citing Pew Research Center data, the immigrant population dropped by 1.4 million in the first half of…
The United Nations has officially declared a famine in Gaza, marking the first time such a designation has been made in the Middle East. According to UN officials, more than 500,000 people are facing “catastrophic” levels of hunger, with conditions expected to worsen in the coming weeks. “This is a famine: the Gaza famine,” said…
Students and families at Villanova University were forced to shelter in place on the first day of orientation after a false report of an active shooter triggered a massive law enforcement response. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, when an alert was sent to the campus community around 4:35 p.m. ET, just as the university…
