The Papers: 'Hug of hope' and 'billions for Kyiv and UK defence'

A federal grand jury has indicted Vance Boelter on six charges for a shooting spree that resulted in the deaths of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, while injuring state Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Authorities allege Boelter targeted the lawmakers in a planned attack, which included impersonating law enforcement, and he faces life imprisonment or the death penalty. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man named Vance Boelter...

Jessica Watkins, a former prison dormmate of Ghislaine Maxwell, expressed concern for Maxwell's safety amid her willingness to testify about Jeffrey Epstein’s client list, suggesting potential danger given the prison's lack of functional cameras. As the Trump administration faces backlash over the FBI's findings that no incriminating client list was found, Watkins described Maxwell as supportive yet unsettling, noting their interactions in prison. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jessica Watkins, a former prison...

A Calgary police officer, Const. Craig Stothard, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Levon Wildman and Wesley Davidson during a chase involving a stolen cube van on May 29, 2023. Wildman's mother expressed hope for justice while emphasizing her belief that race influenced the excessive force used by police. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Calgary police officer charged with second-degree murder in 2023...

ANKARA — Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed will visit Turkey on Wednesday for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to deepen their strategic partnership and discuss regional issues, particularly the conflicts in Syria and the South Caucasus. This visit follows the UAE's role in facilitating back-channel talks between Syria and Israel and reflects both nations' efforts to align interests amid regional instability. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed...

Manila, Philippines – Following former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest by the ICC for murder related to his drug war, Sheerah Escuerdo, who lost her brother Ephraim, faced harassment after an AI-generated video falsely claimed her brother was alive. This incident reflects a broader disinformation campaign by Duterte's supporters to discredit victims and manipulate narratives, particularly as political tensions rise ahead of the May 2025 mid-term elections. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary: After...

President Trump is facing backlash from his MAGA base, particularly among podcasters and comedians who previously supported him, due to his administration's handling of the Epstein files and involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. Key figures like Joe Rogan and Andrew Schulz have publicly criticized Trump for abandoning his campaign promises, leading to dissatisfaction within the coalition that helped him win the 2024 election. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Many of the podcasters and...