New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relations

President Trump appointed podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI, alongside newly confirmed director Kash Patel, despite their lack of FBI experience. Bongino, a former NYPD and Secret Service agent, will give up his podcast to focus on restoring fairness and law enforcement. The move has sparked controversy, with Republicans praising Patel as a reformer while Democrats criticize him as a far-right conspiracy theorist. Full Article

In Germany's election, centrist parties struggled as voters shifted to the extreme right and left, leading to the Social Democratic Party (SPD) recording its worst-ever result with just 16.4% of the vote. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) secured the largest share at 28.5%, marking a victory for the conservative alliance but still falling below expectations with their second-worst result ever. Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the outcome as "bitter" as...

In a speech to the Human Rights Council, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern that human rights are being suppressed worldwide by warmongers, a morally bankrupt financial system, leaders demonizing migrants, and voices of division and anger. He called for a permanent cease-fire in Palestine, respect for Congo's territorial integrity, and proposed new ideas to bring stability and security to Haiti. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the council, Guterres highlighted the...

A Mississippi community mourns the loss of Hinds County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Shields, Jr., who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call. The suspect, Eric Brown, was wanted for questioning but was found dead inside the home. The investigation is ongoing, with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation assisting in the case. Full Article

A Russian drone strike in Sumy destroyed nine apartments and killed 11 people, leaving residents like Volodymyr Silvanovskyi devastated as attacks have become a daily occurrence in Ukraine. Full Article

A video of a clingy cockapoo following their owner to the shower has gone viral on TikTok, showcasing the strong bond between the pup and their human. The owner, known as @_nalacockapoo, shared the footage of the affectionate dog peacefully sleeping on the bathroom rug while she showers, highlighting the breed's tendency for constant companionship. Viewers related to the clingy behavior, with many sharing their own experiences of their dogs exhibiting similar Velcro dog tendencies,...