Chinese jet fighter crashes during training mission

The Liberty acquired guard Natasha Cloud from the Sun in exchange for their No. 7 overall pick in the WNBA draft this year and a future first-round pick in 2026. Cloud, who is entering her 10th WNBA season, previously played for the Phoenix Mercury and was part of a trade involving the Sun and Alyssa Thomas. The Liberty's general manager expressed excitement about adding Cloud to the team, praising her as a player who embodies...

Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with Russian Chief of General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov, visits military headquarters in the Kursk region of Russia. UK intelligence reports that Russian civilians are being denied healthcare due to the cost of funding the war in Ukraine, with at least 160 public hospitals closing in 2024, leading to shortages of medical staff and equipment, and a strain on the country's healthcare system. Pressure mounts on Putin to enter peace...

Tina Nash, a mother from Cornwall, was blinded by her ex-partner Shane Jenkin in a horrific attack in 2011, where he also broke her nose and jaw while her sons slept nearby. Despite being sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of six years, Jenkin was recently moved to an open prison, causing Nash to fear for her safety as he had previously had six parole bids rejected. Full Article

The United States will continue attacking Yemen's Houthis until they cease attacks on shipping, according to the US defense secretary, following deadly US strikes that prompted a potential escalation from the Iran-aligned group. Described as a "war crime" by the Houthis, the US campaign, the largest in the Middle East under President Trump, may persist for weeks. The Houthis have threatened to escalate in response to the strikes, with the US aiming to stop attacks...

Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a doctor and assistant professor at Brown Medicine, was deported to Lebanon after returning from a trip to her home country despite holding a valid U.S. visa. Court documents alleged that Customs and Border Protection detained her without justification at Boston Logan International Airport for 36 hours before sending her back in violation of a federal judge's order. Alawieh, a Lebanese citizen with an H-1B visa for her employment at Brown Medicine,...

The city of Mississauga has taken down American flags in response to the Canada-U.S. trade war. This decision comes as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. The move reflects the city's stance on the trade dispute and its impact on Canada. Full Article