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Trump hits Brazil with sweeping tariffs and sanctions

Trump announces 25% tariff on India plus penalties for Russian oil imports

President Donald Trump aggressively escalates trade tensions by imposing steep tariffs on Brazil and India, alongside announcing a trade deal with South Korea featuring a 15% tariff. These moves reflect increasing protectionist policies impacting global markets.

Russian drone and missile barrage kills multiple in Kyiv

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian army training ground killing soldiers

Ukraine faces deadly Russian attacks as Kyiv endures drone and missile barrages resulting in casualties and trapping victims under rubble. The ongoing conflict intensifies with continuous hostile strikes across key areas in Ukraine.

Delta flight diverts after severe turbulence injures dozens

25 hospitalized after turbulence forces Delta emergency landing

Delta Air Lines deals with severe turbulence on international flight, forcing emergency diversion to Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport. Multiple passengers hospitalized, with the airline and authorities responding to crisis on board.

US sanctions massive Iranian oil shipping empire

US Treasury Department sanctions a vast Iranian oil shipping network controlled by close political associates, targeting Iran’s petroleum exports amidst ongoing maximum pressure campaign.

Man arrested in killings of couple hiking with daughters in Arkansas park

Suspect arrested in Arkansas double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park

Arkansas State Police capture suspect in Devil's Den murders

Man arrested and charged in Arkansas for murdering a couple hiking with their young daughters in Devil’s Den State Park, sparking widespread attention on brutal family killings and ongoing investigations.

Fed holds rates steady despite Trump pressure and dissenters

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged amid political tension

Jerome Powell defies calls to cut rates again

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amidst internal dissent and political pressure from President Trump. The central bank signals cautious stance despite improving economic indicators and debates over future rate cuts.

Trump announces South Korea trade deal with 15% tariff

President Trump strikes South Korea trade agreement pre-tariff deadline

Trump announces pact with South Korea setting tariffs at 15 percent

President Trump announces a trade deal with South Korea ahead of looming tariff deadline, stipulating a 15% tariff on South Korean imports as part of the agreement, aiming to protect US industries while managing alliance tensions.

Canada to recognize Palestinian state at UN in September

Canadian PM Carney announces Palestinian state recognition plan

Canada to recognize Palestine in September amid rising Gaza tensions

Canada plans to officially recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September, joining other Western countries and escalating diplomatic pressure amid the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

Trump pick Joe Kent confirmed despite extremist connections

Republican extremist Joe Kent confirmed to lead counterterror agency

US Senate confirms President Trump’s controversial pick Joe Kent as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, despite concerns over extremist ties and politicization of intelligence.

Colorado dentist sentenced to life for poisoning wife’s protein shakes

James Craig found guilty of murdering wife with poison protein shakes

Dentist convicted of fatally poisoning wife’s protein drinks

Conviction and sentencing of Colorado dentist James Craig for murdering wife by poisoning protein shakes marks closure of brutal domestic crime case that shocked local community.

Virginia city councilman doused in gasoline and set ablaze

Virginia councilman set on fire in office attack

Danville councilman set on fire in brazen assault

Virginia city councilman Lee Vogler severely injured after being doused with gasoline and set on fire in apparent targeted workplace attack; suspect detained and charged with attempted murder.

Senate Democrats use rare rule to compel Epstein files release

Democrats ramp up pressure with 'rule of five' on Epstein probe docs

Senate Democrats turn to obscure law for Epstein document release

Senate Democrats invoke a rarely used rule to force the Justice Department and FBI to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, escalating pressure on the Trump administration.

Saudi pension fund plans management shake-up amid exec departures

Saudi Arabia’s $320 billion pension fund plans major management overhaul following wave of executive departures to stabilize and strengthen its investment operations amid economic challenges.

Massachusetts tosses dozens of criminal cases amid public defender strike

Striking public defenders cause mass case dismissals in Massachusetts

Massachusetts courts dismiss over a hundred criminal cases following a public defender strike, highlighting a crisis in public defense and judicial processes in the state.

Navy F-35 jet crashes in California pilot ejects safely

F-35 fighter jet crashes near naval base in California

Pilot ejects before F-35 crash near NAS Lemoore

US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashes near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California, pilot ejects safely; causes under investigation as response efforts manage resulting fire.

Ford warns Trump tariffs to slash $2bn from profits this year

Ford Motor Company warns that tariffs imposed under President Trump's administration will cost the company about $2 billion this year, adding strain to auto industry profits amid ongoing trade tensions.

Gunman kills 4 in NYC after buying rifle from co-worker

Man kills 4 in NYC mass shooting legally bought gun from associate

A mass shooting in New York City’s Midtown district leaves four dead; investigation reveals gunman legally purchased rifle from a former co-worker, raising critical security questions.

Trump DOJ sets record prosecutions and removals of illegal immigrants

President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice sets a record with over 6,200 immigration-related prosecutions and 65,000 deportations, marking a sharp shift from previous administration policies.

Texas man charged with murder of Afghan Green Beret veteran

Arkansas man charged with capital murder in killing of Afghan refugee who previously fought alongside US Green Berets, highlighting ongoing issues with domestic security and immigration enforcement.

US sanctions Brazil Supreme Court justice over Bolsonaro case

US Treasury imposes sanctions on Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, accusing him of undermining freedom of expression and targeting allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro.