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In June 1981, during the Trooping the Colour parade, 17-year-old Marcus Sarjeant fired six blank shots at Queen Elizabeth II, who was unaware of a prior threat due to a delayed letter. Sarjeant, motivated by a desire for fame and inspired by high-profile assassinations, was arrested and later sentenced to five years in prison; he changed his name after his release and attempted to apologize to the Queen. More Context

The Israel Defense Forces conducted multiple airstrikes in Iran early Saturday, primarily targeting Tehran, including areas near Mehrabad International Airport and the residential district housing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s residence and the presidential compound, as reported by Iranian state outlets. Explosions were noted in these locations amidst the ongoing conflict. More Context

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, introduces stories in her weekly newsletter. The article discusses the historical shifts in UK infrastructure financing, advocating for a revival of local funding models to spur growth and address the current funding gap in infrastructure, while criticizing recent centralization efforts by the government. More Context

As the U.S. military prepares for a parade honoring the Army's legacy, transgender service members face career-ending decisions due to a ban imposed by the Trump administration. Cmdr. Emily Shilling, a Navy pilot and lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the ban, highlights the emotional turmoil among service members torn between their commitment to serve and the pressure to separate under duress. More Context

A teacher at Taipa Area School, Jessie Moran, is facing eviction from a board-owned house to accommodate a new principal, despite disputing the tenancy terms. Although the Tenancy Tribunal has ruled partially in her favor, she is still required to vacate the property. More Context

Four detainees have escaped from the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, prompting a search by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI, which is offering a $10,000 reward for information on their whereabouts. The men, identified as Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes, Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez, Joan Sebastian Castaneda-Lozada, and Andres Pineda-Mogollon, are viewed as public safety threats and have raised concerns over conditions at the facility amidst ongoing protests and legal...