End Nato secrecy to convince voters on defence spending, says Lithuania

WASHINGTON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration against all federal judges in Maryland regarding a standing order that temporarily stays deportations for immigrants. U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen stated that the administration must seek a proper legal avenue to raise concerns about the order, which was issued to protect immigrants facing imminent deportation. Want More Context? 🔎

A World Health Organization official warned that the evacuation of the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza, recently struck by Israeli airstrikes, would be disastrous for the region's already crippled health system. The attacks resulted in at least 47 Palestinian deaths, including six journalists, with the area facing severe humanitarian crises amid ongoing military actions. Want More Context? 🔎

In 2019, 21-year-old Bethany Rae Fields was killed by her ex-partner, Paul Crowther, who had a history of dangerous behavior and was later convicted of manslaughter due to a schizophrenic episode. In her memory, her mother, Pauline, launched the BRF campaign (Believe. React. Fast) to urge police to take women's concerns seriously and advocate for change in violence against women. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump plans to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, challenging the Fed's independence. Cook, who denies the accusations and intends to remain in her position, faces potential removal that could impact the integrity of the Fed amid Trump's ongoing criticism of its interest rate policies. Want More Context? 🔎

Two cruise passengers, a 52-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man, were medically evacuated from the Ruby Princess cruise ship off Washington state due to a cardiac arrest and esophageal obstruction, respectively. The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated with Canadian forces to successfully airlift the passengers, demonstrating effective emergency response capabilities at sea. Want More Context? 🔎

Local governments and First Nations are tasked with disseminating emergency notifications regarding wildfires, tsunamis, and other hazards, utilizing a provincial alert system, although some alerts require residents to opt-in. Emergency managers are advocating for improvements to the current notification system to enhance its effectiveness. Want More Context? 🔎