Israeli military cites 'fundamental misunderstanding' of Hamas ahead of Oct. 7 attack

This weekend, severe weather is impacting over 40 million Americans across the South, from Texas to the Carolinas, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Following heavy rains and flash flooding in Arkansas, multiple severe thunderstorms are causing wind damage in Mississippi and Alabama, leaving over 430,000 customers without power. The severe weather threat continues into Sunday, particularly in southern Oklahoma and northern Texas, where very large hail and destructive winds are...

During the World Pride march in Washington DC, two men were stabbed and another man was shot near Dupont Circle Park, prompting a police evacuation around 7:30 PM. The stabbing victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the shooting victim remained conscious. The park, initially set to close for safety during the event, remained open after a city government decision, and as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incidents despite...

Tens of thousands protested in Rome against Israel's actions in Gaza, organized by Italy's opposition parties, including the Democratic Party, Five Star Movement, and Greens and Left Alliance. Protesters condemned the Israeli government's actions as genocidal, with leaders highlighting the death toll, including over 15,000 children, and calling for an end to military cooperation with Israel. The demonstration, which drew over 300,000 participants, coincided with solidarity events in other Italian cities, amid ongoing international scrutiny...

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot twice, in the head and chest, during a campaign rally in Bogotá, leaving him in critical but stable condition after surgery. The assailant, a 15-year-old boy, was detained at the scene, and while no specific motive has been established, the incident highlights Colombia's history of political violence. Uribe, a senator and right-wing critic of current President Gustavo Petro, is vying for the presidency in the upcoming May election....

In the first half of 2025, five notable terrorist attacks in the U.S., with four linked to the Gaza conflict or ISIS, have raised concerns among counterterrorism experts about the federal government's shifting focus from preventing terrorism to mass deportation. Former DHS official Elizabeth Neumann warns of repeating past mistakes reminiscent of the 9/11 era, while law enforcement agencies issue warnings about rising extremist violence, particularly targeting the Jewish community. Despite claims from the DHS...

A British yachtsman, 60, has been arrested in Oeiras, Portugal, on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly throwing his girlfriend, who could not swim, into the River Tagus during an argument and abandoning her. The woman, also thought to be British, was rescued by the crew of another boat and taken to the hospital, although her condition is currently unknown. The suspect has been remanded in custody pending a criminal investigation into domestic violence and...