Gunmen kill a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in a decade

Pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was released from detention after over three months, following a federal judge's order amidst the Trump administration's crackdown on dissenting voices regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. Khalil, who has a green card and no criminal record, emphasized the unjust nature of his detention, while government officials defended their actions as necessary for national security. Need More Context? 🔎

Belarusian opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski has been released from prison and is now in Lithuania, along with 13 other political prisoners, following discussions between Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg. Tsikhanouski, who was imprisoned for 18 years after running against Lukashenko in the disputed 2020 elections, was welcomed by his wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who is also in exile, as they continue to advocate for the release of over 1,100 political prisoners still...

Logan Addison, 19, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for causing the death of his girlfriend, 17-year-old Lily-May Vaughan, in a car crash on February 4, 2023, where he lost control while driving dangerously. Despite being banned from driving for eight years, Addison has reoffended multiple times since the incident, prompting her family to call for stricter driving regulations. Need More Context? 🔎

US stealth bombers, specifically B-2 aircraft, were tracked flying across the Pacific, raising speculation about their mission amid discussions of US President Donald Trump's potential involvement in Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. These bombers, capable of carrying powerful bunker-busting munitions, are considered essential for targeting Iran's deeply buried facilities. Need More Context? 🔎

The second week of Israel's war on Iran appears more perilous, with relentless strikes on Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility and increasing threats from Iran against potential U.S. involvement. As Israel's military efforts face diminishing returns and the Iranian regime stabilizes, President Trump's national security team is convening amid fears of escalating conflict and the risk of Iran advancing its nuclear ambitions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel is fighting Iran, and things are...

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, released after over three months in immigration detention, declared that attempts by the Trump administration to suppress pro-Palestinian voices have failed. He vowed to continue advocating for Palestinian rights and criticized the administration's efforts to deport him, asserting they are losing their legal battle against activists like him. Need More Context? 🔎