Belarus frees US woman as strongman leader looks to extend 30-year rule

A student from Derry, Northern Ireland, Cara Piper, impulsively spent £129 on a mystery holiday package, hoping for a weekend in New York City, but was devastated to learn her destination was Edinburgh, the city where she has lived for the past four years. Filming her reaction, she expressed disbelief and humorously lamented that she paid to travel to her own university city. The incident, which garnered over 126,000 views on TikTok, highlights the popular...

Ariel Lukaniuk reports that renovations at a neighboring row house have allowed raccoons to enter her bedroom walls, yet her complaints to the city have yielded no results. The city acknowledges the issue and states that the neighbor is taking measures to remove the raccoons. Despite these assurances, Lukaniuk remains concerned about the ongoing presence of the animals in her home. Full Article

A man accused of threatening to assassinate President Trump, Ramon Morales-Reyes, was framed, according to investigators. Initially arrested for sending threatening letters, evidence now suggests the true author is Demetric Deshawn Scott, who allegedly sought to intimidate Morales-Reyes to prevent his testimony in a robbery case against Scott. Despite being cleared of the threats, Morales-Reyes remains in custody for deportation proceedings, while Scott faces multiple felony charges related to the robbery, with his trial scheduled...

SummaryIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized the US proposal for a new nuclear agreement, insisting Iran will not halt uranium enrichment, which he views as essential to the nation's nuclear program. Despite the US plan suggesting Iran rely on a regional consortium for enriched uranium, Khamenei emphasized that the country's right to enrichment is non-negotiable. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that the proposal contains ambiguities and reiterated that continuing enrichment on Iranian soil...

On May 25, Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), closed a rally by singing the controversial anti-apartheid anthem “Dubul’ ibhunu,” which has reignited debates about race and land issues. During a White House meeting, President Trump cited Malema's performance as evidence of a supposed "white genocide," despite a court ruling that the song is not hate speech; Malema's actions reflect a broader call for socioeconomic change among Black South Africans. The...

The European Commission has approved Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone, set for 2026, making it the 21st country to adopt the euro. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov emphasized that this decision, following years of political instability and the fulfillment of inflation criteria, will enhance economic stability and investment fundamentals. Despite opposition from populist groups and calls for a referendum, EU officials believe Bulgaria's accession signifies a strengthening of both the nation’s and the Eurozone's economic standing....