Donald Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says

Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Lawmakers Amid Escalating TensionsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set for a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill, addressing issues like a transgender troop ban and his use of an unsecured messaging app for military plans, amidst escalating airstrikes between Iran and Israel. Lawmakers are dissatisfied with Hegseth's handling of Pentagon budgets and social changes, as he prepares to discuss a proposed $1 trillion defense budget and his controversial policies, including the renaming...

Seth John Forde, a 46-year-old former member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, has returned to prison after reoffending on parole, having bought guns for protection and using methamphetamine. He was previously sentenced to six years for supplying meth and unlawful firearm possession, and was released in March last year. Need More Context? 🔎

Belgian prosecutors aim to trial 92-year-old former diplomat Etienne Davignon for his alleged role in the unlawful detention and killing of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961. Lumumba's children have sought justice since 2011, following Belgium's moral responsibility acknowledgment and apology for the assassination, which was carried out with tacit Belgian support. Need More Context? 🔎

Bolt is set to launch a new e-bike rental service in London this August, integrating it with its existing taxi app. The company aims to address e-bike parking issues through AI and enforcement, promising distance-based pricing to enhance safety and reduce collisions while contributing positively to the urban landscape. Need More Context? 🔎

The GBU-57, a 30,000-pound bunker-busting bomb, is the only weapon capable of destroying Iran's deeply buried nuclear sites, making it a potential choice for President Trump to support Israel militarily. While Israel has conducted strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, significant concerns remain regarding the effectiveness of these attacks on facilities like Fordo, which is shielded beneath 300 feet of rock. Need More Context? 🔎

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores island erupted on Tuesday, sending an ash plume over 11 km (6.8 mi) high, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level. While no casualties have been reported, authorities have advised residents to stay clear of a 7 km radius around the crater. Need More Context? 🔎