Reuters: Hamas consolidates control in Gaza as international community stalls
Hamas strengthens control in Gaza through price regulation and taxation while international plans stall, raising concerns about the organization’s grip on power.
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Stockholm bus crashes into bus stop, multiple injured
Breaking: A bus crashed into a bus stop in Stockholm on Friday afternoon, injuring multiple people. Swedish police confirm the incident but have not disclosed casualty numbers.
Corruption scandal hits Zelensky: What Ukraine risks losing
Major corruption scandal rocks Zelensky’s government as Ukraine battles Russia, with ministers resigning over $100M kickback scheme in energy sector.
Rubio: US has reached limits on Russia sanctions – enforcement next
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says America has reached the limit on Russia sanctions, with focus shifting to enforcement rather than new restrictions.
Shocking crime in Italy: Ukrainian mother kills 9-year-old son
Ukrainian mother kills her 9-year-old son in shocking crime in Italy’s Trieste. Woman slit child’s throat with knife after custody dispute.
Zohran Mamdani: Trump’s shutdown “headache” persists after NYC mayor election
Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as NYC’s first Muslim mayor signals a progressive shift, creating new challenges for Trump and the Republican party.
US expects Syria’s “active contribution” against ISIS and Iran proxies
US expects Syria’s active role against ISIS, Revolutionary Guards, and Hezbollah following historic White House visit and coalition membership announcement.
Solar storm hits Earth – ESA warning for communication disruptions
ESA warns of solar storm hitting Earth with potential disruptions to communications, satellites, and power grids across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Jeffrey Epstein emails reveal attempts to contact Putin
Jeffrey Epstein emails reveal attempts to establish direct contact with Vladimir Putin and Russian officials through diplomatic channels in 2018.
Drunk British passenger causes chaos on flight, attacks police
Drunk British passenger refuses to sit during landing, forces pilot to circle airport and attacks police officers in chaotic flight incident caught on video.
G7 foreign ministers declare “urgent ceasefire needed in Ukraine”
G7 foreign ministers call for urgent Ukraine ceasefire nearly 4 years after Russian invasion, condemning North Korea, Iran and China for supporting Moscow.
Turkey: Hakan Fidan meets with Egypt’s foreign minister in Ankara
Turkish and Egyptian foreign ministers meet in Ankara to strengthen bilateral relations, discuss Gaza reconstruction, Syria’s future, and $15 billion trade goals.