Law enforcement responding to gunshots near White House, FBI says
Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds on Saturday, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Category: World
Political polarization drama Fjord wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization, Fjord, has won the Palme d’Or, handing the Cannes Film Festival’s top honour for the second time to
NASCAR’s Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.
Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC
Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC.
India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach Party’ is going viral
A satirical political movement called the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ has gone viral in India.
‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top film prize
This marks the second time that Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the prestigious prize.
Deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated,’ Trump says
Announcing progress on social media, Trump said final aspects and details of the deal are being discussed and will be announced “shortly.”
South Korea’s Hanwha showcases submarine as Ottawa mulls multibillion-dollar contract
The South Korean submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho arrived off the B.C. coast on Saturday in a flashy showcase of Hanwha Ocean’s bid to secure
California governor declares state of emergency due to overheating chemical tank
California’s governor declared a state of emergency in Orange County on Saturday as emergency crews continue their efforts to cool down an overheated chemical storage
Shakira’s World Cup anthem gets star-studded video treatment
Pop star Shakira on Saturday posted the official music video for “Dai Dai,” the 2026 World Cup anthem featuring Burna Boy, weeks before the FIFA
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ including reopening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
Illinois school shooting plot foiled by relative who tackled the armed child, officials say
An Illinois school shooting plot was foiled Friday after a relative spotted a boy with a firearm and called 911, according to the Will County
California declares state of emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic chemical leak
Thousands have been evacuated as officials warn a tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could explode.
Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says
The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after “overwhelming complications” from the illnesses.