Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister, Robert Fico, was shot in an assassination attempt, stunning Europe ahead of elections. The shooting sent shockwaves across the continent as the defendants in court face charges for allegedly cutting down a famous 150-year-old tree.
A barge collision caused a partial collapse of a bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, leading to an oil spill. Russian President Putin’s visit to China highlights the unity between authoritarian allies amidst global tensions.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker’s speech at Benedictine College’s commencement resonated with attendees. Airman’s death sparks debates over race and gun rights while Blinken’s song choice in Kyiv raises eyebrows amid Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Handcuffing risks are well-known, with fatalities occurring when police training lags behind. Brazil faces a second crisis with disinformation spreading in flood-hit regions. Reported sex assaults in the US military have decreased, reversing a troubling trend.
Naval Academy students complete their annual monument climb, marking their transition from plebes. A video shows a guard at an Amazon warehouse shooting at a supervisor before being fatally shot by Ohio police officers. Walt Disney character Mickey Mouse makes his first public appearance.
Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and mandates relocation for others as Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession amid ongoing conflicts with Israel. Meme stocks surge again while Bumble faces backlash for mocking celibacy in its ads.
An American sought after sending an alarming Facebook message is detained in France on an existing warrant. The EU expresses discontent over Eurovision banning the EU flag from the contest, prompting questions about free expression restrictions.