Germany: Hostages held at bank during cash transport attack
Breaking: Hostage situation unfolds at German bank after cash transport attack. Major police operation underway in Rhineland-Palatinate as gunman holds employee.
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FBI director Kash Patel under fire for gifting whiskey bottles with his name and bureau logo
FBI director Kash Patel faces controversy over distributing custom whiskey bottles with his name and bureau logo to staff and contacts.
Lavrov warns West: “No leniency” if Victory Day events disrupted
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov threatens Western nations with “no leniency” over Ukraine support and Victory Day interference warnings.
Trump prepares for Xi Jinping summit as Iran conflict shifts US-China dynamics
Trump meets Xi Jinping amid Iran crisis as China leverages US vulnerabilities for trade and Taiwan concessions in crucial Beijing summit.
Russia runs secret hacker school teaching disinformation and election sabotage
Investigation reveals Russia’s GRU operates secret hacker school at Moscow’s Bauman University, training students in cyber warfare, election interference tactics.
Brazil: Customer stabs hairdresser in neck over bad haircut
Shocking video from São Paulo shows angry customer stabbing hairdresser in neck over dissatisfaction with month-old haircut in Brazilian salon.
Hantavirus outbreak: UK and US on high alert after cruise ship cases
Health authorities in Britain and the US are on high alert after hantavirus cases emerged on cruise ship MV Hondius, with passengers now spread across multiple countries.
Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US lifts naval blockade
Iran and US negotiate gradual reopening of vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route in exchange for lifting naval blockade as Middle East peace talks continue.
Austria shooting: Three dead outside restaurant in Linz
Breaking: Three people killed in shooting outside restaurant in Linz, Austria. Police confirm weapon recovered as investigation continues into deadly incident.
Michigan shooting: 14-year-old boy and woman killed at school soccer game
Tragic school shooting in Michigan leaves 14-year-old and woman dead after gunman was denied participation in elementary school soccer game.
Trump’s “wow” on Middle East war duration: “Study the chart”
Trump shares chart comparing Middle East conflict duration to past US wars, using social media post to justify potential military involvement decisions.
Epstein case: Democrats accuse US Commerce Secretary of lying
Democrats accuse Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick of lying about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein after closed-door congressional hearing reveals contradictions.