News in brief

A severe heatwave is currently affecting the eastern third of the United States, with record-breaking temperatures and dangerously high humidity levels reported across dozens of states. On Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, perceived temperatures climbed as high as 113°F (45°C) in North Carolina. More......

The passing of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has rekindled public discussion on the intricate relationship between professional wrestling and former U.S. President Donald Trump. While many major figures in the wrestling world, including Hogan, have expressed open support for Trump and his MAGA movement,......

A confidential meeting between Syrian and Israeli officials took place recently in Paris, with the goal of easing tensions following a spike in violence in southern Syria. According to a Syrian diplomatic source, the talks, mediated by the United States, focused on security concerns and preventing further......

The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has condemned the resumed humanitarian airdrops over Gaza as an “ineffective” response to the deepening humanitarian crisis gripping the territory. “Airdrops will not stop the worsening famine. They are expensive, ineffective,......

NASA is set to lose nearly 3,900 employees as part of former President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce, even as he prioritizes ambitious missions to the Moon and Mars. In an official statement, the U.S. space agency confirmed that around 3,000 employees participated in the......

Edinburgh, July 26, 2025 – Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Edinburgh and Aberdeen on Saturday to protest the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, who spent the morning golfing at his Turnberry resort under heavy police surveillance. Accompanied by his son Eric and braving the......

An off-duty FDNY firefighter lost his life early Thursday morning in a tragic motorcycle accident on Manhattan's FDR Drive. The firefighter, identified as 31-year-old Matthew Goicochea, was thrown from his motorcycle and fatally struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, according to police. Fatal......

A 21-year-old Bronx woman endured unimaginable torment before her tragic death, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend and his mother. Police revealed on Thursday that Princesa Incarnacion-Soto was held captive in a Bronx apartment for over a week, where she suffered prolonged abuse, including being......

Civil society groups and political opposition in Eswatini have strongly condemned a controversial agreement with the United States that led to the transfer of five foreign nationals—convicted of serious crimes—from American custody to Eswatini. Critics have labeled the deal as “human......

Columbia University announced on Wednesday a $221 million settlement with the U.S. federal government to halt investigations led by the Trump administration. These investigations targeted several academic institutions, accusing them of allowing anti-Israel protests in the wake of the ongoing Gaza conflict. The......

The United States announced new sanctions on Tuesday targeting what it described as a major oil smuggling and sanctions evasion network supporting Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The network allegedly operates between Yemen and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), generating millions in illicit revenue......

In a rare public response, former U.S. President Barack Obama has rebuffed recent accusations made by Donald Trump, who claimed that Obama attempted to "steal" the 2016 presidential election. The former president’s spokesperson, Patrick Rodenbush, issued a strong statement on Wednesday,......

 A 55-year-old man has been formally charged with placing at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in various locations across New York City, including subway tracks and residential rooftops in Manhattan, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Michael......