Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Wish Comes With A Business Offer: ‘We’d Like To Get Back…’

China-funded Confucius Institutes a US nat’l security threat – Hegseth

WASHINGTON — The US Department of Defense has designated Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded cultural centers on American university campuses, a threat to US national security, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday. Washington considers the centers to be propaganda tools of the Chinese Communist Party, and has taken steps to shut them down. Hegseth said the

Scottish bagpiper Elliot Wilson raised £19,000 after an alleged attack in Edinburgh

Elliot Wilson, a 12-year-old bagpiper, raised £19,000 following an unfortunate incident while busking in Edinburgh. After being attacked by a group, he launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover damages to his kilt and case. The public response exceeded expectations, with over a thousand donations contributing to the total amount raised. Elliot decided to donate all funds to Preston Lodge pipe band to support its activities and expenses.

6 children among 12 injured in shooting near Florida university stadium

A shooting occurred near a football stadium in Tallahassee during homecoming weekend at Florida A&M University. At least 12 individuals were injured, which included six children, and 11 had gunshot wounds. Authorities reported that three victims suffered serious injuries, with one critically injured and eight stable. The police chief indicated an altercation had preceded the shooting, but no arrests have been made.

US Midterm Elections: Trump blasts France’s immigration policy at rally; Macron pushes back

During a recent rally, Donald Trump voiced his disapproval of France's immigration policies, coinciding with widespread protests that saw nearly 1,000 arrests due to rising living costs. Clashes marked the demonstrations, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to respond to foreign criticisms, while Netanyahu also commented on France’s approach to dealing with extremism. These events have escalated public outcry regarding education and economic conditions.

Skidoo attracted 700 people after a 1906 gold discovery before its decline

Invasive Garlic mustard spreads across 37 US states and six Canadian provinces

Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France

Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.

‘Possibility I Will’: Trump Says US Could Attack Iran Tomorrow, Hopes For ‘Big, Beautiful Agreement’

He also claimed that oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz were higher than before the war began, but did not cite any figures to support the assertion.

Obama unloads on Trump while stumping for Democrats ahead of midterms

Obama frames the November 3 vote as a 'circuit breaker' to 'at least rein in some of the foolishness' of Trump's presidency

Protesters clash with police in Paris as demonstrations turn hostile across France

Belgian police used pepper spray and tear gas during confrontations in Brussels with anti-government protesters on Saturday

Gulf economies accelerate diversification as recession looms over Iran war

Before the outbreak of the war triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran in February, the Gulf monarchies were living the prosperity dream that was the envy of the world. Their hydrocarbon-fuelled economies were glitzy oases of growth, inoculated from the conflict in Gaza that had rocked other parts of the Middle East for several years. Underpinned by decades-old US security guarantees and conflict mediation by billionaire sheikhs, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar cultivated...

Frelick and Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead

Sal Frelick tied the score with his first home run in three months, Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers stunned the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 for a 2-0 World Series lead by overcoming a four-run deficit for the second time in the postseason