Israel strikes missile depots, air defences in Syria’s Tartous region

Pope Francis, during a conversation with Rev. Alejandro Moral Antón, expressed his confidence in Robert Francis Prevost's capabilities for a leadership role in the Church, a sentiment that proved prescient as Prevost was recently elected as the 267th pope, Leo XIV. Their relationship, rooted in mutual admiration since their early days in Latin America, flourished as Francis appointed Prevost as the bishop of Chiclayo and later to oversee the Vatican's office for bishops, praising his...

Trump's New U.K. Trade Deal: Opportunities and RisksPresident Trump announced a "maxed out deal" with the U.K., maintaining a 10% tariff on imports, which some experts argue signifies long-term high tariffs. Although this deal offers slight concessions, it falls short of pre-Trump tariff levels and poses challenges for U.S. businesses and consumers, potentially leading to increased prices and slower economic growth. The ongoing tariff uncertainty raises recession fears, with a CBS News poll revealing that...

SummaryTriple murderer Axel Rudakubana, 18, is under investigation for allegedly throwing boiling water at a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh, resulting in the officer being hospitalized and later discharged. Rudakubana is serving a minimum of 52 years for the murders of three young girls at a dance class and has a history of violent behavior, including possessing a knife and producing the deadly poison ricin. Despite previous concerns about his potential for violence, he was...

The ongoing conflict between Prince Harry and the royal family has raised concerns about his mental health, especially after he expressed feelings of devastation following a high court ruling that denied him government-funded protection in the UK. While King Charles and the royal family commemorated VE Day, Harry's claims of being "stitched up" by his family and fears for his father's mortality overshadowed their tributes, prompting commentators to question his state of mind. Royal insiders...

The Archbishop of Quebec, Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, expressed his expectation that Pope Leo will continue to prioritize reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, emphasizing the significance of this term for pastoral work. He shared these insights following the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the first U.S.-born pope. Lacroix's comments reflect the ongoing commitment to addressing historical injustices, a focus that was notably highlighted by the late Pope Francis in 2022. Full Article

SummaryUS Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, stated that Washington does not require Israel's approval to prevent Houthi attacks on American vessels or to negotiate with the group in Yemen. He emphasized that the US response to Houthi actions would depend on whether American citizens were harmed, noting the presence of 700,000 Americans in Israel. Huckabee's comments come amid reports of a communication rift between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, amid concerns of manipulation....