Terrorists Invade Israel, Leaving a Trail of Tragedy On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist groups invaded Israel, resulting in the brutal murder of 1,182 individuals, mostly civilians, in a barbaric display of violence. ...
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“Hands Off” Protests Sweep the Nation Against Trump’s Tariffs
Protests Erupt Across the United States in Response to Trump’s Tariffs As President Donald Trump‘s tariffs spark economic disorder, people from all walks of life in the United States and many other countries hit the streets on Saturday for a series of “Hands Off” protests and demonstrations. ...
BBC criticized for using controversial term "reverts" for Muslim converts
The term "reverts" sparks controversy and accusations of Islamist propaganda The BBC has faced backlash for referring to Muslim converts as "reverts", a term that suggests converting to Islam is returning to the faith all humans are born into. This controversial term is often linked with Islamist fundamentalism. ...
Former SNP Treasurer Accused of Dodging Taxes with Property Portfolio
Colin Beattie accused of avoiding taxes by amassing property in England EX-SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has been accused of “dodging” Nats taxes by amassing a property portfolio in England. The MSP backed additional levies which made Scotland the most expensive part of the UK for buy-to-let landlords. ...
Putin Ally Ramzan Kadyrov Prepares to Flee Russia, Puts Son in Charge
Chechen Leader's Controversial Move Sparks Conflict with Kremlin PUTIN henchman and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is "preparing to flee Russia" - as he has put his son in charge of the police. The infamous leader of Chechnya has already made several moves to prepare for his escape - and his efforts have sparked a conflict with Kremlin cronies. ...
Controversy Surrounds Trump Administration's Use of Tattoos to Identify Gang Members
Artists Speak Out Against Misinterpretation of Innocent Tattoos Donald Trump’s government is using tattoos to help identify alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA). However, artists across the globe are saying that many of those tattoos have innocent meanings and nothing to do with criminal syndicates. ...
White House Defends Arrest of Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia University
As hundreds of demonstrators made their way through Lower Manhattan on Tuesday to protest the detention of a prominent pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, the White House defended the arrest and rebuked the school for what it called lack of cooperation. ...
US Halts Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber operations and information operations against Russia, a U.S. official familiar with the matter said. Hegseth gave the order to the head of the command, Air Force Gen. Tim Haugh, in late February, the official said. It is unclear clear how long the order will last. A senior U.S. ...
Mass Resignation at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency
WASHINGTON -- More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to "dismantle critical public services." ...
Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction and Death Penalty for Richard Glossip
By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him. ...
Britain Announces Landmark Increase in Military Spending
Britain on Tuesday announced a landmark increase in military spending, seeking to send a powerful signal about burden sharing to President Trump before Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets him at the White House on Thursday. ...
U.K. to Increase Defense Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the country's defense spending will increase to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027. He announced the £13.4 billion ($16.96 billion) uplift ahead of a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, to discuss the war in Ukraine. ...
Trump administration cancels contracts, expected to yield no savings
Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that the Trump administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save the government any money, the administration’s own data shows. ...
Suburban Chicago Landlord on Trial for Murder of Palestinian American Boy
The trial of a suburban Chicago landlord accused of murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in a 2023 attack on a Palestinian American woman and her young son is set to start Tuesday. Joseph Czuba, 73, is charged in the fatal stabbing of six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of Hanan Shaheen on Oct. 14, 2023. ...
Taiwan Investigates Chinese Ship Suspected of Cutting Undersea Cable
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-crewed ship suspected of severing an undersea communications cable in the latest such incident adding to tensions between Taipei and Beijing. ...
Thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square to pray for Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY -- Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square Monday evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions. ...
United States, Russia vote against dueling UN resolutions on Ukraine conflict
Feb. 25 (UPI) -- On the third anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the United States joined Russia in voting against a United Nations' resolution condemning the Kremlin for the war while its own resolution calling for a swift end to the conflict failed. ...
Trump, Musk Endorse Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor
President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Monday separately endorsed entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's gubernatorial race. Ramaswamy, who ran against Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, announced his candidacy earlier on Monday to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike DeWine in the 2026 election. ...
UN General Assembly Backs Resolution Condemning Russia for Ukraine War
The United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution drafted by Ukraine and the European Union condemning Russia on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion. ...
Philadelphia Eagles Open to White House Visit After Super Bowl Win
Philadelphia Eagles Open to White House Visit After Super Bowl Win “Team sources” for the Philadelphia Eagles revealed that they would be “honored” to accept an invitation to visit the White House after they won the Super Bowl, according to recent reports. ...
Secret Service Agent Clint Hill, Who Tried to Save JFK, Dies at 93
Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who leaped onto the back of President John F. Kennedy's limousine after the president was shot, then was forced to retire early because he remained haunted by memories of the assassination, has died. He was 93. ...
French President Macron meets with President Trump at the White House
French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with President Donald Trump Monday morning at the White House. The meeting comes after Macron called for an emergency gathering of world leaders after the Trump administration excluded Europe from sitting at the negotiating table to settle the war between Ukraine and Russia. Macron arrived at the White House around 8 a.m. ...
Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Threats to Federal Workers
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press Attorneys for federal workers said Monday in a lawsuit that billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk had violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired. ...
Yosemite National Park Employees Hang Upside-Down Flag in Protest Against Trump Administration
Employees of Yosemite National Park hung an upside-down flag on El Capitan to protest Trump administration's firing of about 1,000 park service employees. ...
Germany Faces Change as Friedrich Merz Wins Election
Germany is set to have a new leader as Friedrich Merz of the center-right opposition emerges victorious in the recent election. The country faces political shifts and challenges ahead as Merz prepares to take the reins from outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz. ...