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- FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before Senate panel amid criticism of record
- British man found dead near goat’s head in Sicily, police investigate
- Lithuanian police secure site where drone debris was discovered
- Russia launches drone strike on Ukrainian train after officials’ visit
- US government bond yield reaches 19-year high as oil prices rise sharply
- Two more plea deals confirmed in Penticton man’s 2021 killing case
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FBI official Patel addressed changes to hiring standards, clarifying that victims of bestiality, if under 18 at the time, are no longer automatically disqualified from application. He emphasised the importance of not punishing victims while maintaining rigorous assessment standards for all candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling blocking the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting regulations ahead of the midterm elections. The decision addresses concerns over potential voter disenfranchisement and allows the ongoing legal challenge to proceed without immediate implementation of the disputed rules.
Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson this spring was reportedly funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, raising security concerns among experts.
Pepsi withdraws sponsorship of Wireless Festival following criticism over Kanye West’s booking amid his antisemitic remarks.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on economic stability and energy resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Key discussions continue on sustainable solutions.
The Artemis II mission offered a spectacular view of Earth while tensions escalated with threats from Trump regarding Iran.
A 12-year-old has been arrested over the death of Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, struck in the head with a metal water bottle at school.
Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to either strike a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He warned of severe consequences if no agreement is reached, emphasising that “time is running out” before action will be taken.
Trump requests $152m to reopen Alcatraz as a “state-of-the-art prison,” per his proposed budget plan for 2027.
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