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Trump scales back US-South Korea military exercises
President Trump has moved to reduce joint military drills with South Korea scheduled for 2026, introducing uncertainty into a security partnership that has underpinned stability on the Korean peninsula for decades. The decision comes as the administration pursues diplomatic engagement with North Korea. South Korean officials face the prospect of diminished readiness and a less visible US commitment to the alliance.
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Kushner ties Gaza reconstruction to Hamas disarmament
Jared Kushner, acting as a US advisor on Middle East negotiations, said reconstruction aid for Gaza will not proceed until Hamas gives up its weapons. The condition places the civilian population in a prolonged holding pattern, with over 73,000 people killed since October 2023 and more than 1,200 additional deaths recorded since a ceasefire took effect. No timeline for disarmament negotiations was offered.
"We have a plan to rebuild Gaza, but we will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt until the demilitarisation occurs."
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Keffe D Trial Opens in Tupac Shakur Murder
Opening statements began in Las Vegas in the murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, the only living person charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors told the jury that Davis planned the shooting as retaliation for an earlier assault on his nephew, even though he did not fire the weapon himself. Davis has pleaded not guilty. The case has taken nearly three decades to reach trial.
"Duane Davis did not pull the trigger, but he did plan the shooting in retaliation of the beating of his nephew."
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Student shoots classmates in Zamboanga City school
A student at a junior high school in Zamboanga City, Philippines opened fire on classmates, killing two people before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The attack was livestreamed on Facebook, with footage showing the shooter moving through a school hallway before firing into a classroom. The incident has shaken the local school community and prompted wider concern about school safety in the Philippines.
"The barrel of a gun is seen moving down a hallway in the style of a first-person shooter video game before being aimed into a classroom and fired."
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Iran Strikes ADNOC Vessel in Hormuz Strait
Iran attacked an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring at least one crew member, according to the UAE. The incident comes as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears expiry, raising concern about prolonged disruption to one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes. The UAE has called for the waterway to be reopened, while Oman — a key diplomatic intermediary — faces pressure from both sides.
"The UAE urged the waterway's reopening as the ceasefire clock runs down and global oil markets watch closely."
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LA County Settles Lawsuit Over CCW Permit Delays
Los Angeles County has reached a settlement with the DOJ's Civil Rights Division over lengthy delays in processing concealed carry weapon permit applications. Some applicants waited nearly three years without a decision, a backlog the DOJ argued violated Second Amendment rights. Under the settlement, the county must process applications within defined timeframes going forward.
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US-Iran Talks Window Closes Without Deal
A 60-day negotiating period established in a US-Iran memorandum of understanding expired Monday with no broader peace agreement reached. President Trump has threatened further pressure on Iran and on Oman, which has served as an intermediary. The stalemate leaves military assets in the region on alert and keeps uncertainty over oil supplies elevated for markets and import-dependent allies such as South Korea and Japan.
"Monday marked the end of a 60-day negotiating period, agreed to by the U.S. and Iran in a memorandum of understanding, for a wider peace deal."
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Vigil held for academic Jason Arday in London
Thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square to mourn Jason Arday, a Black British academic and Cambridge professor who died following sustained media coverage of his background and qualifications. Mourners and public figures placed responsibility on press outlets whose reporting, they argued, created conditions that contributed to his death. Cambridge Chancellor Lord Smith described the coverage as a racist feeding frenzy. The vigil drew attendees from academic, disability, and Black British communities across the country.
"Cambridge Chancellor Lord Smith condemned what he called a 'racist feeding frenzy' in a statement issued after Arday's death."
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Court blocks FBI move to Reagan Building
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked the Trump administration from relocating FBI headquarters to the Reagan Building in Washington, reinstating a decade-long plan to build a new facility in Greenbelt, Maryland. The ruling restores an agreement reached with Maryland and Prince George's County after years of planning. The decision adds to a pattern of courts checking executive actions taken without standard congressional or regulatory process.
"It was the second federal appellate decision to take issue with the administration's custom of leaving interim prosecutors in place to circumvent congressional approval."
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Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies in South Carolina
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, died after authorities responded to a 911 call in Greenville, South Carolina. She was found in cardiac arrest. Local police said an initial investigation found no evidence of foul play or suspicious circumstances. She was 36.
"An initial police investigation found no evidence of foul play or suspicious circumstances."
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