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Sir Keir Starmer has the opportunity to make history at his meeting with Donald Trump by showing Churchillian strength and standing up for Britain and Europe, according to political biographer Sir Anthony Seldon. Seldon believes that this visit could be Starmer's "finest hour" and urges him to pledge a major increase in Britain's defence spending while also demonstrating Europe's power to be a challenge to America and Russia. Trump values strength and despises weakness, with...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned Russia's "aerial terror" as he reported that Russia launched over 200 drones in an overnight attack, the largest of the war. He called for unity among Ukraine's allies and stated that a total of nearly 1,150 attack drones, more than 1,400 guided aerial bombs, and 35 missiles were launched by Russia, causing damage in five regions of Ukraine. Full Article

A shooting at a hotel in Chicago's River North neighborhood left one woman dead and another injured. The 29-year-old victim was found in the hotel lobby with a gunshot wound to her neck and is in good condition at Northwestern Hospital. The 32-year-old victim was found in a guest room and was pronounced dead at the hospital; the suspect, described as an unidentified male, fled the scene in a tan SUV. Full Article

Jason Lemon, the Senior Politics Editor at Newsweek, previously worked as an editor at StepFeed and contributed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is a graduate of the American University of Beirut and Andrews University, with bylines in various publications. Jason Lemon can be contacted via email at j.lemon@newsweek.com. In other news, MSNBC plans to change its lineup, with the current co-hosts of The Weekend taking over Joy Reid's 7 p.m. slot on The ReidOut, running...

Pope Francis has asked for prayers as he continues treatment in hospital for double pneumonia, unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer in person. The 88-year-old's condition remains critical, with doctors noting a low platelet count and the need for blood transfusions. The Pope also called for prayers for peace in conflict-ridden areas, highlighting the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Full Article

Four people, including a 37-year-old Algerian man identified as Brahim A., were in custody after a deadly stabbing in Mulhouse, France, linked to Islamic extremism. The attack left a Portuguese man dead and seven police officers wounded. The suspect, who arrived in France in 2014 and had a history of glorifying terrorism, was armed with a knife and a screwdriver, and repeatedly shouted "Allahu akbar" during the assault. Full Article