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Summary Republicans' policy bill, aimed at advancing President Trump's agenda, is projected to increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, with 10.9 million more people uninsured by 2034 due to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts. The House bill proposes $1.5 trillion in spending cuts to offset nearly $3.7 trillion in tax cuts while raising the debt ceiling by $4 trillion, though critics argue it will lead to 7.8 million fewer Medicaid...

Two British men, Dylan Earl, 20, and Jake Reeves, 23, have been charged with aggravated arson and offenses under the National Security Act for a fire at a warehouse in east London linked to Ukraine, allegedly orchestrated on behalf of the Wagner Group. The attack, which caused around £1 million in damage, was livestreamed by one of the suspects, and evidence against them includes CCTV and phone data. Four additional suspects have been linked to...

A high-ranking RCMP officer has chosen to retire instead of attending a disciplinary hearing related to a sexual misconduct case involving a part-time colleague and university student, as reported by Radio-Canada. This decision highlights ongoing issues within the RCMP regarding accountability and misconduct. The situation underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in addressing allegations of inappropriate behavior among their members. Full Article

SummaryMirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), described Gaza as "worse than hell on Earth," emphasizing that the conditions there exceed all acceptable legal, moral, and humane standards. In an interview with BBC's Jeremy Bowen, she urged world leaders to "act now" to save lives in the region. The ICRC, which operates in war zones and has over 300 staff in Gaza, primarily consists of Palestinians, highlighting the dire humanitarian...

Authorities say crowd was ‘uncontrollable’ as thousands gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first IPL title win.A tragic stampede occurred outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka, during celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first IPL title victory, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Reports indicate at least 11 people have died, with local officials highlighting the crowd's uncontrollable nature as thousands gathered for the event. Such incidents are common in India when large crowds...

Travis Decker, a 32-year-old military veteran from Washington state, is wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping after the bodies of his three daughters, aged 5, 8, and 9, were found near his abandoned truck, 130 miles east of Seattle. Authorities began searching for the girls after their mother reported them missing following a planned visitation that Decker failed to return them from, and Decker is considered a significant risk as law enforcement...