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U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan House resolution honoring Korean War veterans and those who served in defense of South Korea since the armistice. The move comes as annual commemorations in Washington highlight the sacrifices of the 'Forgotten War.'
France and Spain are confronting massive wildfires as a new heatwave threatens to exacerbate conditions, forcing additional evacuations and prompting urgent warnings from leaders. French President Macron described the situation as the toughest since WWII, while officials in both countries brace for challenging days ahead.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, causing widespread damage, trapping people in a shopping mall and prompting a tsunami advisory that was later lifted. Reports of casualties and injuries vary, with officials saying a 'considerable number' of people are feared dead at the Aeon Mall. Rescue operations are ongoing as the region braces for aftershocks.
A Los Angeles judge ruled that singer D4vd, legally David Burke, will stand trial for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He faces charges including murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. The ruling followed a five-day preliminary hearing in which prosecutors presented text messages and other evidence.
Florida executed two inmates in a single day for the first time in nearly a decade, part of an accelerated schedule under Governor Ron DeSantis. The state has now carried out more executions this year than all other states combined, drawing criticism from experts concerned about haste and protocol violations.
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.
For the second time in four months, shots were fired at the US Consulate in Toronto, prompting a police investigation. No injuries were reported, but the incident has drawn attention to a pattern of attacks, with authorities previously linking them to anti-Jewish incidents and discussing the role of paid recruitment.
Mediators have made significant progress in efforts to bring the US and Iran back to negotiations, according to reports. Iranian officials deny seeking talks, while a US-initiated proposal was conveyed through Oman. Discussions are also underway to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi remains in critical condition after collapsing in prison, with his family and lawyers denied access for 11 days. Reports describe extreme heat inside Mornaguia prison and a worsening humanitarian situation for detainees.
The Pentagon's latest casualty update shows at least 624 US service members wounded since the Iran conflict began in February, with a new 'Overseas Operations' category drawing scrutiny. The figures and their reclassification have sparked criticism from lawmakers and former military officials.
French police arrested a man after he attacked three women with two kitchen knives near Porte de Clichy in Paris. Two of the women were seriously wounded, but their lives were not in danger. An off-duty police officer apprehended the suspect, whose identity and motive remain unclear.
Russia's Kremlin has stated there is no immediate prospect of resuming peace talks with Ukraine, while remaining open to negotiations. Separately, reports indicate a sudden halt in US-Iran strikes and declining EU support for Ukraine.
Firefighters in France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands from their homes, with a fresh heatwave threatening to worsen conditions. French President Emmanuel Macron has called a crisis cabinet meeting, while Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez visits affected areas as officials warn of 'decisive' hours ahead.
A prolonged heatwave across the United States has placed tens of millions under extreme heat warnings, with record temperatures in several cities and a third major heat dome event in a month. The heat has contributed to a deadly wildfire season, with over 3.6 million acres burned and dozens of uncontained fires burning across multiple states.
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, said an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine should not have cleared vetting if allegations of abuse and mental health struggles are true. The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing its hiring and training practices amid scrutiny over the rush to deploy new officers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 North Korean troops and more ballistic missile launchers for its war against Ukraine. South Korea's foreign ministry says it is closely monitoring the situation, while North Korea's Foreign Minister recently visited Moscow.
German police shot dead the suspect in a van attack on Berlin's Pride parade that killed one woman and injured dozens. The suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout, had previously sought to join Islamic State, and officials described the attack as Islamist terrorism.
Jenny Shin clinched her first LPGA title in a decade at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open, defeating Kim A-lim by two strokes. The 33-year-old South Korean led wire-to-wire, marking a career milestone and becoming the fourth South Korean winner on tour this year.
Massive wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced over 250,000 people to evacuate, with flames threatening the Bordeaux wine region. France has deployed military personnel and aircraft, while Spain declared a national emergency. One death has been reported in Spain.
An Israeli air strike in Deir al-Balah killed a senior Hamas internal security official and an associate on Sunday. Both ABC Australia and Al Jazeera reported the deaths, with Hamas accusing Israel of trying to sow chaos. The strike adds to a rising death toll since the October ceasefire.