Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks

Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg ruled out a run for statewide office in Michigan in 2026 but kept his options open for a potential 2028 presidential bid. Democratic governors like JB Pritzker of Illinois and Tim Walz of Minnesota are laying the groundwork for potential campaigns, while other prominent Democrats, including Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are also considering their political futures amidst the early jockeying for the 2028 presidential election. Full Article

The Ottawa Senators are rapidly improving and are now chasing the Toronto Maple Leafs in the standings. Despite difficulties loading a video, the Senators are making strides and showing promise in their gameplay. Fans can watch the team's progress and potential rise in the rankings, as they aim to close the gap with their rivals. Full Article

The US is expelling South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling him a "race-baiting politician" and declaring him "no longer welcome" in the country. Tensions between the two nations have been rising, with the US citing racial discrimination against white Afrikaners as a reason for freezing aid to South Africa. Rasool, who previously served as US ambassador, was forcibly removed from his home in a white area under...

Across the UK, hundreds of AI-powered cameras have been deployed to catch drivers speeding or committing offenses, with 2,341 offenders caught since their launch in 2021. The use of AI technology has seen a 14% increase in speeding fines over the last three years, with a total of 3.3 million fines issued in 2024. The cameras can detect drivers not wearing seatbelts or using mobile phones, and have led to a rise in awareness and...

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright assured oil, gas, and mining executives at an energy conference that the Trump administration is dedicated to making drilling on federal lands and waters easier. Burgum leads the National Energy Dominance Council and views companies as "customers" contributing to the nation's revenue, while Wright believes climate change is not a priority compared to national security and economic growth. Both officials criticized the Biden administration's focus on...

In Belgrade, Serbia, massive crowds gathered for a major anti-corruption rally against President Aleksandar Vucic, marking the culmination of months of protests challenging his 13-year rule. Tensions were high as Vucic's supporters camped in the city, with fears of clashes escalating. Students lead the movement, sparked by a deadly train station collapse blamed on government corruption, drawing widespread disillusionment with politicians and state institutions. Full Article