- Montreal-area family aims to inspire blood donations through daughter’s cancer journey
- Todd Blanche meets with Jeffrey Epstein accusers at request of Thom Tillis
- British schoolboy dies after drowning during snorkelling trip in Malawi
- Italian police raid luxury brands over alleged labour exploitation
- Arlington Bridge deconstruction begins, says Winnipeg mayor
- Iran targets US military bases in Gulf amid renewed tit-for-tat strikes
- Tillis will not support Blanche’s nomination without meeting Epstein survivors
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein at the Justice Department, following a request from Senator Thom Tillis. Blanche encouraged victims to provide information to the FBI, but faced criticism for his approach. The meeting’s conditions were seen as insufficient by attendees.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis has stated that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse before he will support Blanche’s nomination. This requirement was voiced during Blanche’s confirmation hearing, where issues regarding the mishandling of Epstein’s investigation documents were discussed.
Dena Karari, a U.S.-Iran dual citizen, has left Iran after being unable to exit since December 2024 due to allegations of espionage. Her attorney confirmed she is safe and en route back to the United States. No formal charges were ever filed against her.
The Trump administration is advancing a regulation enabling U.S. immigration officials to swiftly reject asylum applications submitted more than a year after arrival, bypassing interviews. This measure aims to manage the substantial backlog of cases, reflecting ongoing efforts to tighten the asylum system, according to internal documents.
Germany is rearming and modernising its military in response to shifting geopolitical tensions. Concurrently, egg freezing is being explored by women seeking future options, although it presents financial and ethical considerations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated his government possesses evidence of Russian forces abducting Ukrainian children to train them for combat. This allegation, which may constitute a war crime, expands on existing reports of state-sponsored programmes aiming for “Russification” of these children.
The latest episode of CBS Sunday Morning, hosted by Jane Pauley, explores multiple topics, including Marilyn Monroe’s centenary, an interview with former first lady Jill Biden, and the opening of the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial. The programme also covers the plight of children at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas, living “books” at The Human Library, and pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters.
California voters will head to the polls next week to select new leaders, with the mayoral race in Los Angeles particularly competitive. The election is centred on several key issues, notably crime, as candidates outline their differing approaches to public safety. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
President Trump will inaugurate the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., on June 24, following the withdrawal of several scheduled musical guests due to concerns over the political nature of the event. Freedom 250 confirmed his participation despite calls for cancellation amidst artist cancellations.
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