Luigi Mangione has been charged with first-degree murder, as well as two counts of second-degree murder, including one as an act of “terrorism”, for the killing of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York. He was arrested in Pennsylvania with a ghost gun and fake ID, and evidence linking him to the crime includes fingerprints found at the scene. While awaiting extradition to New York, he remains in custody at a maximum-security prison and has been denied bail.
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A single ticket holder in Ireland has won the £208 million EuroMillions jackpot, the largest in the country's history, confirmed by the Irish National Lottery. This win marks Ireland's 18th EuroMillions jackpot victory, with details about the winning ticket's location to be released soon; the upcoming draw will feature a top prize of around £14 million. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreAt the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, a proposed joint statement supporting Ukraine was blocked by the U.S., which sought to dilute its language, highlighting divisions within the group regarding the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the summit, where Canada announced over $4 billion in additional support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreRussia condemned Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning they could lead to a "nuclear catastrophe" and violate international law. The Russian Foreign Ministry urged Israel to cease its operations immediately, emphasizing that diplomatic negotiations are necessary for nuclear non-proliferation and security, calling current support for Israel's actions opportunistic. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreTikTok will continue operating in the U.S. for another three months, as President Trump plans to sign an Executive Order extending the deadline for a sale or ban of the app, which has 170 million American users. This extension comes amid concerns of data security linked to its Chinese ownership by ByteDance, despite a congressional sale-or-ban measure passed last year. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreR. Kelly was hospitalized after allegedly receiving an overdose of medication while in custody, prompting claims from his attorney that prison officials are attempting to endanger his life. His legal team is seeking a presidential pardon and has filed motions citing threats against him, including claims that he was targeted for assassination by another inmate at the request of prison officials. Need More Context? 🔎
Read morePrime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in the G7 Outreach Session in Calgary, focusing on Global South priorities and energy security discussions, while holding bilateral meetings with leaders from Canada, Germany, Ukraine, and Italy. His interactions included a notable first meeting this year with Ukraine's President Zelensky and collaboration with Canadian PM Mark Carney amid ongoing tensions over the Khalistan issue. Need More Context? 🔎
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