Israel strikes Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

Rich Trumka Jr., recently dismissed from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by President Trump, asserts his firing is illegal and plans to challenge it in court. Trumka, along with two other Democratic commissioners, was removed after opposing the integration of members from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into the agency, fearing it would undermine product safety. Consumer advocacy groups have condemned the firings, citing concerns over the independence of the CPSC and...

The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, located at 212 E. 141st Place in Dolton, Illinois, was recently listed for sale at $199,000 but has since been taken off the market by its current owner, who plans to relist it at a higher price or potentially convert it into a museum. The modest, 1,200-square-foot brick split-level house features three bedrooms, two baths, a finished basement, and modern kitchen amenities. This property, once sold for $66,000,...

Summary Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticized the EU for its inaction regarding Israel's military campaign in Gaza, stating that “half of the bombs falling on Gaza are supplied by us,” and describing the situation as “genocide” and the largest ethnic cleansing since World War II. He urged Europe to enhance financial and military integration to prevent a collapse of European civilization, while also emphasizing the need for a more proactive approach in...

Pope Leo XIV, a 69-year-old cardinal from the United States, has been elected as the first American leader of the Roman Catholic Church. His election comes at a time of division within the church, marked by a rift between progressives and traditionalists amid global political polarization. A discussion featuring experts in world Catholicism and advocacy will explore the potential role of Pope Leo XIV both within the church and on the broader political stage. Full...

Mexico is suing Google for calling the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps for US users, following repeated requests to revert the name. President Claudia Sheinbaum contends that an executive order by Donald Trump, which renamed the gulf for federal agencies, only applies to the US continental shelf and lacks authority over the entire body of water. Google maintains that the name change reflects official updates, but Sheinbaum's government insists on...

A High Court judge condemned barrister Sarah Forey and her team from Haringey Law Centre for submitting five fabricated case citations in support of a homeless man's housing claim against Haringey Council. The judge, Mr Justice Ritchie, criticized their conduct as "grossly unprofessional" and misleading, asserting that the errors could not merely be classified as minor. He ordered the ruling to be reported to regulatory bodies and stated that the team would have likely won...