Romania's pro-Western parties agree to form a majority government after political turmoil

A teenager was struck by lightning in Central Park, New York City, amid severe thunderstorms affecting the Northeast, with a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for major cities along the I-95 corridor. The storms have caused widespread power outages, impacting over 500,000 customers, and led to nearly 600 flight cancellations, particularly at LaGuardia Airport. Need More Context? 🔎

This article discusses France's initiative for increased joint EU debt to enhance the euro's global standing, alongside the race to lead the Eurozone, with Irish incumbent Paschal Donohoe favored to retain his position. Additionally, new EU regulations effective today mandate longer-lasting smartphones with improved battery life and durability, marking a significant step towards sustainable product design. Need More Context? 🔎

The Federal Court of Appeal has instructed Canada's Health Minister to reconsider a 2022 decision denying exemptions to 96 health-care professionals for using dried hallucinogenic mushrooms in their experiential training. This training is intended to prepare them for administering these substances to patients. Need More Context? 🔎

El Salvador has extradited two members of the Lev Tahor sect, under investigation for alleged child abuse, to Guatemala and Israel. Eluzur Rumpler, accused of mistreating students, was sent to Israel, while Jonathan Cardona was extradited to Guatemala to face charges of rape and human trafficking after authorities rescued 160 minors from the sect's facility. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people from a group called Lev Tahor did bad things to kids,...

Baroness Harriet Harman suggested that Sir Keir Starmer might permit Donald Trump to use British military bases for potential strikes on Iran, despite his generation being shaped by opposition to the Iraq War. She emphasized that Starmer's commitment to a rules-based international order would complicate any decision to support Trump, particularly regarding legality concerns raised by the Attorney General. Need More Context? 🔎

Democrat Zohran Mamdani, running for New York mayor, faced backlash from Jewish organizations for defending the slogan “globalize the intifada,” which he claims reflects a desire for Palestinian rights. Critics, including the U.S. Holocaust Museum and Rep. Dan Goldman, condemned the phrase as antisemitic, while Mamdani acknowledged rising antisemitism and expressed his personal stance against it amidst a crowded primary race. Need More Context? 🔎