An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger's Agadez city, authorities say

Former Fox Sports anchor and reporter Julie Stewart-Binks has accused ex-boss Charlie Dixon of sexually assaulting her in 2016, leading to her contract not being renewed. Despite informing HR, Fox allegedly protected Dixon. Stewart-Binks is seeking damages and injunctive relief to prevent future assaults and battery at Fox. Full Article

A small plane crashed into several buildings in north-east Philadelphia, causing explosions and injuring people on the ground. The Learjet 55 took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport but crashed less than four miles away, en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. Emergency crews are on the scene investigating, while Governor Josh Shapiro has offered Commonwealth resources to aid in the response. Full Article

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The White House confirmed President Donald Trump will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, as well as a 10% duty on China, in response to the distribution of illegal fentanyl into the U.S. Details on how the tariffs will be implemented were not provided, with the announcement causing a 0.7% drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and losses in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. The levies will be available for public inspection...

Three Greek opposition parties plan to challenge the center-right government with a censure motion over its handling of a deadly rail disaster in 2023, sparking public outrage and protests. The collision between a passenger and freight train near Tempe resulted in 57 deaths, leading to accusations of a cover-up. While investigations have faced delays, no senior political figures have been held accountable, with the opposition seeking no-confidence in the government amid growing calls for transparency...

In New Orleans, a pedicab driver named Tyler Burt witnesses a planned car-ramming attack on Bourbon Street, resulting in 14 deaths and 57 injuries. The perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a Texas-born veteran, was killed in a shootout with police. Despite the tragedy, the city quickly resumes normalcy, leaving survivors struggling without adequate support. Full Article