Pakistan army captain and 10 militants killed in a security raid in the northwest

The remains of José Luis Perez, 64, and his wife Stephanie Elizabeth Perez, 65, were found by a hiker in California nearly a year after they went missing in July 2024. The Ventura County medical examiner confirmed that both died from gunshot wounds, with Stephanie's death ruled a homicide and José's as a self-inflicted gunshot. Investigations revealed that the couple's belongings were left at home, and their disappearance remains under inquiry, with authorities urging anyone...

International aid agencies have criticized Israel's plans for controlling aid distribution in Gaza, emphasizing that these measures will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis amid ongoing restrictions on food and supplies. The UN has rejected a new US-backed aid system, arguing it could lead to mass displacement and violates neutrality principles, while thousands of desperate Palestinians continue to rely on dwindling charity kitchens for food. UNICEF advocates for lifting the blockade to allow humanitarian aid, asserting that...

Rich Trumka Jr., recently dismissed from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by President Trump, asserts his firing is illegal and plans to challenge it in court. Trumka, along with two other Democratic commissioners, was removed after opposing the integration of members from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into the agency, fearing it would undermine product safety. Consumer advocacy groups have condemned the firings, citing concerns over the independence of the CPSC and...

The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, located at 212 E. 141st Place in Dolton, Illinois, was recently listed for sale at $199,000 but has since been taken off the market by its current owner, who plans to relist it at a higher price or potentially convert it into a museum. The modest, 1,200-square-foot brick split-level house features three bedrooms, two baths, a finished basement, and modern kitchen amenities. This property, once sold for $66,000,...

Summary Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticized the EU for its inaction regarding Israel's military campaign in Gaza, stating that “half of the bombs falling on Gaza are supplied by us,” and describing the situation as “genocide” and the largest ethnic cleansing since World War II. He urged Europe to enhance financial and military integration to prevent a collapse of European civilization, while also emphasizing the need for a more proactive approach in...

Pope Leo XIV, a 69-year-old cardinal from the United States, has been elected as the first American leader of the Roman Catholic Church. His election comes at a time of division within the church, marked by a rift between progressives and traditionalists amid global political polarization. A discussion featuring experts in world Catholicism and advocacy will explore the potential role of Pope Leo XIV both within the church and on the broader political stage. Full...