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U.S. immigration agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant at Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., residence on Monday. The raid, part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, has sparked partisan accusations of political intimidation ahead of the November midterms.
A Fifpro survey of more than 800 women footballers finds that, despite a projected billion‑dollar market by 2027, most players earn low wages and face insecure contracts. Financial strain and rising psychological stress are reported across all regions.
A ninth‑grade student was arrested after shooting a principal and a teacher at Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, France. The two staff members suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries and no students were harmed.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman pledged a serious response after Houthi missile strikes hit terminals at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The attacks, which killed at least 14 people, follow a broader escalation in the Yemen conflict.
Opposition parties in India marched to the Supreme Court to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was marked by heavy security deployment and restrictions on movement in Delhi.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk linked recent school stabbing attacks to the online glorification of violence. Authorities have arrested over a hundred people and deployed thousands of police officers to schools across the country.
BBC Panorama’s investigation alleges that Deloitte Cyprus helped back‑date documents to conceal assets worth $672 million, enabling Roman Abramovich’s companies to avoid tax. Abramovich’s lawyers deny any knowledge or involvement in the alleged scheme.
President Donald Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel, prompting criticism from bipartisan senators. The Treasury is temporarily suspending sanctions on Russian diesel while the legality of the arrangement is contested.
President Zelensky said Kyiv would support an energy ceasefire if Russia agreed, while Moscow has not responded to Trump's claim. The statement comes amid ongoing strikes on energy infrastructure in both countries.
Ukraine carried out a third drone strike this week on a Yandex data centre near Moscow, forcing the Russian tech giant to suspend operations at the site. The attacks are part of Kyiv’s broader campaign to hit assets that fund Russia’s war effort.
Fresh floods along the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district have swept away dozens of homes and several suspension bridges. Around 50 people have been rescued while five remain missing.
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, died when a boat capsized off Djibouti. Around 82 people were rescued and survivors are receiving medical care in Obock.
A second projectile struck Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport within 48 hours, igniting a fire in Passenger Hall No. 4. The Houthi group in Yemen claimed responsibility, saying the attack used a mix of ballistic and cruise missiles.
Protests in Delhi have continued for a second day with extensive security deployments, while the recently released leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party pledged to keep up their campaign. The movement is pressing for the resignation of the chief election commissioner amid allegations of voter‑list manipulation.
Former headmaster Ahmad Imanuddin Sumar was detained after a BBC investigation uncovered allegations of sexual abuse at the Abul Barokat boarding school in Lombok. The case has sparked public outrage and prompted further testimonies from former students.
President Donald Trump urged a change in Ukraine’s leadership after President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a U.S.–Russia diesel agreement. The deal, which suspends sanctions on Russian diesel exports, has drawn criticism for potentially financing Russia’s war effort.
A team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is sailing to Nikumaroro Island to examine a mysterious object that may be Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft. The expedition hopes to reach the atoll by Monday after an 830‑mile journey from Kiribati’s capital.
Young men in Myanmar’s Karen state live in constant fear of being seized and forced into army service. The junta’s mandatory conscription law has spurred a market for abducted recruits, with corruption and extortion reported across townships.
Four people were killed and roughly half a million residents lost electricity as Hurricane Isaias battered the southeastern United States. States of emergency and evacuation orders were issued amid widespread flooding, downed trees, and roof damage.
The source recounts the 1936 public hanging of Rainey Bethea as the last high‑profile public execution in the United States. It also reports a recent announcement by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that a firing‑squad execution of Nidal Hasan would be livestreamed, suggesting a revival of public executions.
