Palestinians released by Israel show signs of torture, starvation

Police shot and killed a man outside Milton Keynes Central Station after reports of him carrying a firearm. The man was pronounced dead after receiving medical assistance, with no further risk to the public reported. The Independent Office for Police Conduct will investigate the incident, while train services remain unaffected at the station. Full Article

President Donald Trump believes tariffs will make the U.S. "rich," but economists suggest the White House's revenue expectations are overly optimistic. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro predicts tariffs will bring in $600 billion annually and $6 trillion over a decade, with auto tariffs adding another $100 billion per year. However, economists project a significantly lower revenue outcome, with estimates ranging from $100 billion to $200 billion annually, far less than Navarro's projections. Full Article

Britain and Mauritius are finalizing a deal to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, including the U.S. military base on Diego Garcia, with President Trump's approval. The U.K. would lease back the base for at least 99 years. The agreement, delayed by disputes over payment and resettlement, has faced criticism and legal challenges from Chagossian residents seeking to return to their homeland. Full Article

Micah Parsons is eligible for a contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys, and negotiations are underway for a new deal. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took a jab at Parsons' agent, David Mulugheta, stating he spent hours discussing terms directly with Parsons and claiming he was unaware of Mulugheta's name. Parsons responded by expressing strong support for Mulugheta, emphasizing his trust in the agent for contract negotiations. Full Article

The Trump administration laid off thousands of federal health workers, including senior leaders and scientists involved in regulating food and drugs, disease prevention, and research. Reassignments and layoffs affected offices responsible for global health, food safety, and reproductive health. The restructuring, part of a plan to reduce the Department of Health and Human Services workforce from 82,000 to 62,000 employees, has drawn criticism for its impact on expertise and services, with hundreds of workers protesting...

In southwestern Syria, Druse militias, including the Mountain Brigade, are training recruits to integrate into the new national army as the country transitions post-Assad regime. Interim President Ahmed al-Shara faces challenges in forming an inclusive government, with Druse and Kurdish militias expressing concerns and demands for representation. The Druse militias, now providing security in Sweida Province, are wary but willing to give the new government a chance to prove its commitment to minority rights and...