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On June 9, 2025, public disorder erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following an anti-immigration protest triggered by the serious sexual assault of a girl. Demonstrators clashed with police, throwing missiles and setting fires, leading authorities to advise avoidance of the Clonavon Road area. Chief Superintendent Sue Steen urged calm and responsibility, emphasizing the need for community cooperation to restore safety as two 14-year-old boys charged with attempted rape were remanded in custody, intensifying tensions in...

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged US President Donald Trump to pressure Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to end the ongoing war in Gaza, labeling it a "crime" and advocating for a two-state solution as the only path to peace. He criticized Netanyahu for failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack and for escalating military operations instead of pursuing peace. Olmert, alongside former Palestinian foreign minister Nasser Al-Qidwa, is promoting a plan for land...

In the latest Unhedged newsletter, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US officials engage in trade talks with China, focusing on semiconductors and rare earths. The article discusses the rationale behind investing in companies like Metaplanet and Strategy, which buy bitcoin, exploring their market performance and the complexities of corporate finance strategies that leverage bitcoin holdings. As these companies aim to provide easier access to bitcoin for investors, they create a unique market dynamic, potentially making...

Travis Decker has been accused of murdering his three young daughters—Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia—after they were reported missing following a visitation on May 30, near a Washington campground. His ex-wife's attorney revealed Decker struggled with untreated PTSD, and there were no prior red flags regarding his behavior, although custody restrictions had been put in place due to concerns about his mental health. Authorities are searching for Decker, who may be traveling along the Pacific Crest...

This article reports on Poland's political landscape ahead of a crucial no-confidence vote for Prime Minister Donald Tusk, following the election of nationalist Karol Nawrocki as president. Despite losing the presidential election, Tusk's government remains optimistic about maintaining support, with Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stating there is "absolutely no chance" of the government falling. Meanwhile, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen held a rally with EU allies, criticizing the EU and highlighting the growing yet...

A Wellington "mega-landlord," Matthew Ryan, is facing multiple serious criminal charges, including firearm possession, strangulation, and making and distributing intimate visual recordings. As the owner of over 200 properties, he appeared in Wellington District Court where the charges were presented, including unlawful possession of a firearm, threatening to kill, and making intimate recordings. The firearm charge stems from Ryan allegedly possessing a hunting rifle after his license was revoked, which he claimed was for rabbit...