Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result

Adrian and Gillian Bayford gained fame after winning a £148 million EuroMillions jackpot in 2012. In the latest draw, the winning numbers were 02, 14, 38, 42, 45, with Lucky Stars 10 and 11; no one won the £23 million jackpot, which will rollover, while one player won £176,142.60 by missing just one Lucky Star. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump announced plans to seek the death penalty for all murder cases in Washington, DC, as part of a broader crime crackdown, despite acknowledging the controversial nature of the policy. This initiative marks a reversal from former President Biden's moratorium on capital punishment, with Trump emphasizing that capital punishment is necessary to deter heinous crimes. Want More Context? 🔎

Officials in California are searching for the remains of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, who has been missing since August 14, after his parents, Jake Mitchell Haro and Rebecca Renee Haro, were arrested and charged with his murder. Investigators, citing inconsistencies in the mother's account, believe foul play is involved and continue efforts to locate the child's remains while both parents are held without bail. Want More Context? 🔎

Pop icon Taylor Swift announced the engagement of NFL player Travis Kelce on Instagram, humorously comparing them to “your English teacher and your gym teacher.” The post, featuring a photo of the couple with an impressive engagement ring, quickly garnered over 13 million likes, highlighting Swift's massive fanbase and playful references to their respective professions. Want More Context? 🔎

The late Justice Antonin Scalia acknowledged flag burning as protected free speech, a stance President Trump challenged with an executive order aiming to prosecute such acts under certain circumstances, despite the lack of power to criminalize them directly. The order reflects public sentiment against flag desecration, but it recognizes that flag burning remains a First Amendment right upheld by the Supreme Court since the 1989 Texas v. Johnson decision. Want More Context? 🔎

US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack faced backlash in Lebanon after calling journalists' behavior “animalistic” during a press conference, prompting condemnation from Lebanese officials and media organizations, which demanded a public apology. His visit focused on discussions about disarming Hezbollah following a Lebanese government decision to consolidate weapons under state control. Want More Context? 🔎