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- Judge quashes grand jury subpoenas used to pressure Minnesota officials
- British holidaymakers recount parents’ distress after four-year-old drowns in Lanzarote pool
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EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe monitors economic trends and geopolitical shifts affecting stability.
Key discussions focus on collaboration and resilience strategies.
A federal judge has quashed six grand jury subpoenas issued by the Trump administration to Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey. The judge ruled the subpoenas were retaliatory and unlawful, linked to a lawsuit challenging the federal immigration initiative, Operation Metro Surge.
Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman, has died at the age of 100 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease, as confirmed by his wife, Andrea Mitchell. Greenspan led the Federal Reserve for 18 years, presiding over significant economic stability and crises during his tenure.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe faces economic challenges and political tensions
The United States Park Police have arrested multiple individuals for allegedly vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, following algae-related contamination. David Hearn, detained for touching the pool’s surface, plans to appear in court next month as the National Park Service did not respond to inquiries.
The U.S. government has awarded a $1.7 million no-bid contract to Green Water Solutions, owned by Trump donor John J. Cafaro, to install a filtration system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This contract was justified under rules for projects of “unusual and compelling urgency.”
The Trump administration informed a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is evaluating options for its upcoming programming, ranging from a complete closure to limited public access. This follows a court order mandating the centre to remain open amid ongoing renovations and the removal of Trump’s name from its title.
Israeli jets struck Beirut hours before President Trump’s planned announcement of a ceasefire deal with Iran, resulting in three fatalities. Trump’s criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated during a phone call, highlighting tensions between the two leaders amid ongoing military operations.
Giorgia Meloni criticises Donald Trump, refuting his claims of her begging for a photograph, while expressing disappointment in his treatment of allies.
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