These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks

Four people, including Marcus Huntley, Melissa Quailey-Dashper, Joshua Gordon, and Tony Porter, have been charged with murder after Joanne Penney, 40, was shot dead in Talbot Green, South Wales, possibly due to mistaken identity. Emergency services found Penney with serious injuries and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Additionally, Tony Porter faces charges related to participating in criminal activities of an organised crime group, while Kistina Ginova is charged with assisting an offender. Full...

Nine Palestinians, including two journalists, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Beit Lahiya town, with several critically injured. The strike targeted individuals identified as "terrorists" by the Israeli military, who were allegedly operating a drone posing a threat. The attack occurred as Hamas leaders engaged in ceasefire talks in Cairo. Full Article

Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg ruled out a run for statewide office in Michigan in 2026 but kept his options open for a potential 2028 presidential bid. Democratic governors like JB Pritzker of Illinois and Tim Walz of Minnesota are laying the groundwork for potential campaigns, while other prominent Democrats, including Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are also considering their political futures amidst the early jockeying for the 2028 presidential election. Full Article

The Ottawa Senators are rapidly improving and are now chasing the Toronto Maple Leafs in the standings. Despite difficulties loading a video, the Senators are making strides and showing promise in their gameplay. Fans can watch the team's progress and potential rise in the rankings, as they aim to close the gap with their rivals. Full Article

The US is expelling South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling him a "race-baiting politician" and declaring him "no longer welcome" in the country. Tensions between the two nations have been rising, with the US citing racial discrimination against white Afrikaners as a reason for freezing aid to South Africa. Rasool, who previously served as US ambassador, was forcibly removed from his home in a white area under...

Across the UK, hundreds of AI-powered cameras have been deployed to catch drivers speeding or committing offenses, with 2,341 offenders caught since their launch in 2021. The use of AI technology has seen a 14% increase in speeding fines over the last three years, with a total of 3.3 million fines issued in 2024. The cameras can detect drivers not wearing seatbelts or using mobile phones, and have led to a rise in awareness and...