US President Donald Trump has urged NATO allies to devise a plan within days to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy supplies. Following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington, expectations for military deployment and action remain amidst European reluctance.

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s van after two years of confinement in Hagenbach, Eastern France. Prosecutor Nicolas Heitz reported the child was malnourished and lacked basic hygiene. The father, 43, faces kidnapping charges. He has been taken into care.

Tyrah Adams, 35, was tragically killed in Louisville when a bin lorry’s grappler crushed her while she slept rough. Her family plans to sue the local government, seeking accountability for what they describe as more than just a tragic accident.

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s van in Hagenbach, eastern France, where he was locked for nearly 18 months. Prosecutor Nicolas Heitz detailed the boy’s horrific condition, prompting charges against his father and partner. The investigation continues.

Pope Leo XIV condemned the US-Israel war on Iran, labelling the “delusion of omnipotence” as dangerous during a prayer in St. Peter’s Basilica. He urged political leaders to prioritise peace processes, denouncing the use of religion to justify violence and calling for an end to war.

A cyclist in Hanoi narrowly avoided a train collision after breaching a safety barrier while on his phone. The incident, caught on CCTV, left him thrown to the ground, but he was able to get back on his feet and ride away. Authorities plan to raise fines for such violations.