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- Red Arrows to miss Eastbourne Airshow after weather-related cancellation
- UK lacks sufficient naval capability to prevent potential Russian ship seizures
- British academic jason arday found dead amid plagiarism allegations
- At least two dead as magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Flores Island
- Israel rejects US-led Gaza peace plan endorsed by Hamas amid election pressures
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- Israeli settlers intensify violence against Palestinian village of Qusra
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Major stock markets experienced mixed trading on Friday, with oil prices rising and the dollar weakening. Investors remain focused on U.S. interest rate forecasts and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Kospi index, having rebounded over 20% from a significant drop, reflects this volatility.
The U.S. Army has paused Apache helicopter training flights following the fatal crash of an AH-64 Apache near Fort Hood, Texas, that killed two pilots, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmsted. The stand-down will continue pending an investigation into the accident’s cause.
The Justice Department has expanded the U.S. military’s authority to detain migrants for trespassing in areas controlled by the Department of Defense. This legal opinion allows military personnel to apprehend individuals near designated “National Defense Areas” along the U.S.-Mexico border, despite the restrictions of the Posse Comitatus Act.
The US military has launched drone attacks on Iranian naval facilities, marking the first use of uncrewed surface vessels in combat operations.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Justice Department will not proceed with a previously proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund linked to a settlement involving President Trump and the IRS. He confirmed no amendments to the settlement have been filed in court.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced his office’s readiness to prosecute federal immigration agents if evidence of criminal wrongdoing is found in the fatal shooting of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. An independent investigation is underway, with several subpoenas issued and potential charges including murder and negligent homicide.
Senate Democrats blocked the procedural vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amid concerns over the Trump administration’s conduct in the Iran conflict. The 50 to 46 vote reflected bipartisan tensions, with critics arguing the bill should not proceed during heightened military hostilities.
California lawmakers are advancing a bill aimed at identifying large companies with employees enrolled in the state’s Medi-Cal programme as a new Medicaid work requirement deadline approaches. The proposal, led by Democratic state Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, is designed to enhance transparency regarding employer healthcare contributions.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe faces renewed discussions on energy policies and economic recovery efforts.
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