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'Maybe we like a dictator': Trump amid criticism of National Guard patrols

Trump defended deploying National Guard troops in Washington DC, suggesting Americans might prefer a dictator. Amid criticism, he denied being authoritarian while asserting his actions were necessary, sparking concerns about military presence and immigration enforcement.

Amid Rubio's Jerusalem visit, Israel launches ‘occupy Gaza City’ plan, heavily bombs city

Israel launched a ground offensive to occupy Gaza City, heavily bombing the area during US Secretary Marco Rubio's Jerusalem visit. At least 16 Palestinians were killed, with buildings destroyed and residents trapped. Rubio backed Israel's actions against Hamas.

UK police arrest man behind 'racially motivated' rape of Sikh Woman

UK police arrested a man for allegedly raping a Sikh woman in a racially motivated attack in Oldham. The incident sparked community outrage, with authorities investigating and emphasizing support for the victim while seeking additional information.

Trump deploys national guard to Memphis, says Chicago ‘probably next’

President Trump approved a National Guard deployment to Memphis to combat rising crime, establishing the Memphis Safe Task Force. He indicated plans for similar actions in cities like Chicago, St. Louis, and New Orleans. The initiative includes various federal agencies, and Trump emphasized cooperation from local authorities, contrasting it with resistance faced in other Democratic-led cities.

Tyler Robinson 'influenced' by online gaming group? Lance Twiggs' relative makes shocking claim

A relative claims Tyler Robinson was influenced by an online gaming group and his roommate Lance Twiggs, who reportedly helped FBI arrest Robinson for Charlie Kirk's murder. Robinson is in jail on preliminary charges, while Twiggs faces no accusations.

Tyler Robinson's chilling ‘I have bad news’ message after Charlie Kirk assassination revealed

Tyler Robinson allegedly confessed to killing Charlie Kirk on Discord, messaging friends about shooting Kirk at a Utah campus event. He claimed he would surrender through a sheriff friend, though authorities say he's not cooperating with the investigation.

Jalen Hurts heaps big praise on DeVonta Smith for playing through back injury vs Chiefs

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts praised DeVonta Smith for playing through a back injury against the Chiefs. Despite limited offensive performance, the team secured a victory, with Hurts emphasizing the importance of winning and team resilience.

‘Had the governor called…’: Trump on why the flags were not at half-mast after Melissa Hortman's assassination

President Trump defended his decision to lower flags after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, suggesting he would have done the same for Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman had he been asked. Trump previously dismissed calls to contact Minnesota’s governor after Hortman’s murder, claiming it would be a "waste of time." He plans to attend Kirk's funeral in Arizona.

Donald Trump refutes report saying Benjamin Netanyahu informed him about Qatar strike

President Trump stated he was not informed in advance about Israel's recent airstrike in Qatar aimed at Hamas leaders, contradicting reports that suggested otherwise. The U.S. administration claimed notification came only after missiles were launched. The attack, condemned globally, has heightened tensions in the Middle East amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crises following Israel's military actions in Gaza.

White House links 'left-wing terror' movement to Charlie Kirk killing, vows to take it down

Senior White House official Stephen Miller announced plans to dismantle a purported left-wing extremist movement linked to the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Speaking on a podcast hosted by Vice President JD Vance, Miller emphasized using government resources to target these networks. The remarks raised concerns about potential suppression of dissent amid increasing political violence in the U.S.

Jaishankar, Rubio could meet on UNGA sidelines

Jaishankar and Rubio plan to meet during UN General Assembly in September, aiming to improve US-India relations after recent tensions over trade and Russian oil purchases. Both sides seek to bridge divides and restart stalled trade talks.

Accused sniper jailed in Charlie Kirk killing awaits formal charges in Utah

Tyler Robinson, a Utah trade school student, faces charges for the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Arrested after family members reported his confession, Robinson's actions have sparked outrage and debate over political violence in the U.S. Governor Spencer Cox condemned the act, calling it a "watershed in American history," amid partisan finger-pointing on motives.

Tyler Robinson's disturbing Discord chat confession revealed: ‘Thank you for good times’

Tyler Robinson confessed to shooting Charlie Kirk via Discord, messaging friends about his involvement hours before arrest. FBI reports he had pre-planned the attack, with text messages and a note indicating intent to kill the Turning Point USA founder.

Donald Trump says US military again targeted a Venezuela boat allegedly carrying drugs, 3 killed

President Trump announced a U.S. military strike on a boat from Venezuela allegedly carrying drugs, resulting in three deaths. He labeled the crew as "narcoterrorists," emphasizing the threat drug trafficking poses to U.S. national security. This strike follows a previous operation that killed 11. Some senators have raised concerns about the legality and appropriateness of using military force for law enforcement.

EU set to miss U.N. deadline for new climate targets, draft shows

The EU is struggling to agree on a 2040 climate target, delaying its submission of a 2035 goal to the UN. A draft suggests a temporary emissions reduction range of 66.3% to 72.5% by 2035, pending further negotiations. This uncertainty raises concerns about the EU’s climate leadership and its ability to match commitments from other major emitters.

Threatening note, text message confession: What FBI said about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson

FBI revealed suspect Tyler Robinson wrote a threatening note and sent a text message confessing to murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Motive remains unclear, and Robinson is in custody awaiting formal charges.