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"The US must respond":Trump accuses Iran of downing US military helicopter and warns of a response Donald Trump has called for retaliation against Iran after an American helicopter was shot down.

Federal court blocks Trump’s $100,000 visa charge for foreign talent in major setback for immigration policy A federal judge on Monday annulled a $100,000 fee imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling that it was an unauthorized tax never approved by Congress.

New World screwworm outbreak expands to five cases in Texas and New Mexico The U.S. confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm on Monday, raising the total number of cases to five since the first domestic screwworm infestation in six decades was found in a Texas calf last week.

Trump-backed crypto empire generated billions for the family and devastating losses for investors It was January 2025, crypto fever was raging, and Donald J. Trump was preparing to return to the White House.

"Irreparable harm": Nick Reiner demands $750,000 from his murdered parents’ trust to pay for his defense Accused murderer Nick Reiner is fighting in court to get the inheritance left by the parents he is accused of stabbing to death in their $20 million Los Angeles mansion.

World News

AI-faked volunteer slips into Swedish prime minister’s estate, raising alarm over security breach A journalist volunteered at the estate of the wife of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson after signing up under a false identity and using an AI-generated photo.

The bunker dictator: Vladimir Putin hides his family in a $1.4 billion fortress amid assassination fears As the Kremlin confronts battlefield defeats and a declining economy, a worried Vladimir Putin is increasingly concerned that someone might attempt to overthrow him, so he places his daughters under protection.

US sea drone rescues helicopter crew after crash near the Strait of Hormuz in military first Two crew members of a US army helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday were rescued by an American sea drone, US officials have told CBS News, the BBC’s media partner.

The Alkagesta connection: Mapping Azim Novruzov’s multi-billion dollar illicit oil transit route through Hurd’s Bank As the high-profile criminal case concerning senior SOCAR executive Adnan Ahmedzade progresses, British oil trader Azim Novruzov is once again under scrutiny, returning to the spotlight as renewed focus is placed on his past controversies and business dealings.

Deadly protests erupt in Kenya over plan to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola Kenyan police shot dead a protester as hundreds of people staged new demonstrations on Tuesday against a quarantine center in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, eyewitnesses and a protest leader told Reuters.

Business

Goldman Sachs stands to cash billions from SpaceX IPO while keeping celebrations deliberately muted The SpaceX listing will generate millions for Goldman Sachs, but the image-conscious firm kept its celebrations quiet.

Ousted BP chair accused of bullying and explosive behaviour by former colleagues The City was taken aback when BP abruptly dismissed chair Albert Manifold only eight months into his tenure. Yet among those who worked with him at CRH, questions had existed from the outset about his suitability for the position.

European Parliament committee votes to slash duties on U.S. goods to avert looming transatlantic trade war A European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to eliminate EU import duties on numerous U.S. goods, as a measure to comply with the trade agreement made with Washington last year and to prevent the resurgence of a transatlantic tariff conflict.

London operator of Kremlin shadow fleet: How Azim Novruzov and jailed SOCAR chief Adnan Ahmedzade smuggled Russian oil In a prominent criminal case involving SOCAR senior executive Adnan Ahmedzade, the controversial British oil trader Azim Novruzov has unexpectedly appeared.

Sudden inflation surge delivers a major early test for Kevin Warsh as markets react to rising economic pressure and fading optimism The first inflation report under the new Federal Reserve chief, Kevin Warsh, indicates that consumer prices in April reached their highest level in nearly three years.

Politics

Pentagon raises Israel to ‘critical’ counterintelligence threat level amid escalating spying concerns The counterintelligence threat level was raised by the Defense Intelligence Agency in recent weeks after growing concerns that Israeli espionage had become more aggressive than usual, sources say.

91 Democrats break ranks as Lebanon war powers measure collapses House Democrats voted unanimously on Wednesday against continuing the Iran war without congressional approval — but a day later, Democratic leaders helped defeat a similar measure aimed at Israel’s parallel war in Lebanon.

Democratic voters have abandoned Israel, but party leaders refuse to follow As Israel’s standing in the U.S., and among liberals in particular, continues to crater, the mainstream American media is vaguely taking notice.

Trump critic John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining national security secrets John Bolton, who served as national security adviser during President Donald Trump’s first term and later became one of his fiercest critics, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining national security information, two sources familiar with the matter said.

$1.8 billion trap: Republicans fracture over Trump’s controversial "anti-weaponization" fund Some Republicans want to amend the bill to prohibit the Trump administration from setting up the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that could pay Jan. 6 rioters.

Crime

A hit on the "roof": Why the assassination of Stavros Demosthenous is a terminal threat to Punin’s gambling empire On the morning of October 17, 2025, news of the killing of alleged local mafia figure Stavros Demosthenos in Limassol spread rapidly across Cyprus. He was fatally shot near his residence in the Ayios Athanasios area.

Talenta Labs, il software del riciclaggio: come la ’Ndrangheta ha usato l’IT per ripulire i milioni del gambling Il caso di Talenta Labs costituisce una vicenda singolare, in cui una piccola azienda informatica con un capitale sociale di 50 mila euro si trova improvvisamente coinvolta al centro di un’indagine internazionale su un presunto schema di riciclaggio di denaro proveniente da attività criminali.

From the ABLV millions to the Manat shell: The systemic cover-up protecting Darya Terekhina Since 2018, Latvia has been witnessing one of the country’s most prominent court cases involving large-scale money laundering through ABLV Bank. The financial institution itself has a long and well-established history.

Fuel carousel operator of Cosa Nostra: how Massimo Picinelli turned the Sillaro Ovest gas station into a hub for laundering mafia millions The Italian mafia clans Di Lauro and Nuvoletta have long become an integral part of Cosa Nostra, and it is not only career mafiosi who operate within these structures, but also seemingly respectable businessmen such as Massimo Picinelli.

School bus giant linked to at least 60 deadly crashes, but most never appeared on its safety record On the day 5-year-old Lens Joseph was killed by a Boston Public Schools bus last year, the driver had already struck a postal truck, ignored a stop sign and missed several stops, prosecutors said.

Opinion

Fintech with the scent of scandal: how sanctioned Alona Shevtsova got a speaking platform at London’s leading compliance event Ukrainian fintech executive Alyona Shevtsova – sanctioned in her own country and connected by investigators to a financial scheme involving over $110 million – managed to appear as a speaker and her company as a sponsor at a major UK compliance event, highlighting a discrepancy between formal regulatory standards and their actual enforcement in practice.

Netanyahu accused of sabotaging ceasefire as Israeli escalation threatens to plunge region back into full-scale conflict The ceasefire announced Tuesday night by President Donald Trump and confirmed by Iranian officials is barely holding on. If Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has his way, it may soon be over.

Miranda Devine: Wave of terror attacks raises questions about FBI preparedness despite “high alert” warning The day Operation Epic Fury commenced in Iran, FBI Director Kash Patel declared that he was placing the bureau’s counterterrorism and intelligence teams on “high alert” due to concerns about potential terror attacks from Tehran or its proxies.

Kharg export terminal: the $3 million-a-day prize no one has dared touch Kharg Island – through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports are channeled – is arguably the country’s most sensitive economic target, yet the export terminal has so far remained untouched during the US-Israel bombing campaign.

Kim Jong Un’s daughter and sister could clash in deadly power struggle Experts believe that a struggle for power between Kim Jong Un’s sister and daughter to lead North Korea could result in a family member facing execution.

Sports

"Made it about himself": Knicks fans fume as Trump’s security siege disrupts NBA Finals Donald Trump was loudly booed during the US national anthem at Madison Square Garden last night.

Predator in the paddock: Australian racer Joey Mawson accused of double rape against unconscious nurse at Schumacher estate According to testimony presented in court, a nurse employed by Michael Schumacher awoke on blood-stained bed sheets after allegedly being raped by a former friend of the racing legend’s son.

Terry Rozier accused of taking $100,000 bribe to tip bettors in NBA game manipulation scheme Former NBA player Terry Rozier was charged with new federal accusations involving sports bribery and conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud on Thursday, as part of a major sports betting investigation that has shaken the league.

Tyler Andrews sets blistering new Everest speed record as American climber reaches summit in under 10 hours American climber Tyler Andrews set a new speed record using supplementary oxygen on Mount Everest on Thursday, his team told AFP, reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak an hour faster than anyone before.

Claude Lemieux, iconic playoff villain turned NHL legend, dies at 60 after unforgettable championship career Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion whose hockey career was characterized by his intense and physical style of play, has died. He was 60.

Tech

America risks losing its measles-free status as vaccine skepticism fuels the longest outbreak in decades In the early 1960s, American children lined up for the world’s first measles shots, but it took almost 40 years of strengthening immunization programs before the notorious contagion was so effectively controlled that a panel of experts declared in 2000 that the United States had eliminated measles within its borders.

NASA calls off ISS evacuation after air leak fears ease A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on Friday as Russia attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory, NASA said.

Emergency on the ISS: crew forced to shelter as critical leaks threaten the Zvezda module Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have been told to shelter as an urgent repair is needed to fix air leaks.

SpaceX seeks record $75 billion IPO that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire SpaceX is aiming to raise approximately $75 billion (£55 billion) through its upcoming stock market listing, the company announced, which would make it the largest initial public offering ever.

Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT was released despite safety warnings The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, alleging the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while hiding serious risks.

Lifestyle

Jazz giant Sonny Rollins dies at 95, ending a groundbreaking career that reshaped modern music Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and innovative genius known for his bold, distinctive tone and continuous experimentation that kept him at the forefront of jazz for over 50 years, passed away on Monday at the age of 95.

Rap icon Rob Base dead at 59 as “It Takes Two” star’s passing sends shock through hip-hop world Rapper Rob Base passed away on Friday at the age of 59 following a cancer diagnosis, as stated in a post on his social media.

Chaos erupts at Blue Dog Tavern as Britney Spears dining outing turns tense, with staff and security stepping in Britney Spears reportedly surprised diners during a night out at a Los Angeles restaurant this week when witnesses claimed that the singer seemed distressed and erratic while dining with an unidentified companion.

Miami drug bust heroes sue Hollywood over “The Rip” claiming Matt Damon and Ben Affleck film falsely portrays them as corrupt cops Two Miami police sergeants responsible for a historic $22 million drug bust have filed a federal lawsuit regarding the 2026 movie "The Rip." They claim that the film, featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, falsely depicts them as corrupt officers based on their actual case.

World celebrates David Attenborough at 100 as wildlife icon behind decades of groundbreaking nature films becomes the focus of unprecedented global admiration The BBC is throwing a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are screening his nature films. Friends have spent weeks showering him and his work with praise.

Fun

“He ghosted sweet, little MC1”: Court filing says Hunter Biden cut off all contact with his child Hunter Biden has allegedly refused to speak to his 7-year-old daughter he had with ex-stripper Lunden Roberts, who wants a judge to force the former first son to “communicate with his child,” according to court papers.

Child star daughter of Hollywood icon Tommy Lee Jones found dead in a luxury hotel at just 34 years old Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a luxury hotel in San Francisco at the age of 34, in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Legendary actress Brigitte Bardot has died Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, singer and one of the most recognisable cultural icons of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91.

Tom Cruise refused to film in space because of Trump Actor Tom Cruise did not want to ask Donald Trump for a favor, which is why a space film starring him will not be made, Page Six reported, citing sources.

“It’s all fake”: Amanda Bynes slams viral TikTok claiming Dan Schneider impregnated her at 13 as “lies for click bait” Amanda Bynes has addressed the widespread rumor that disgraced Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider made her pregnant when she was 13.

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