Battle over Greenland heats up with Denmark's PM set to visit just days after JD Vance

The suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, has been charged with the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, along with injuring State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Described by the FBI as a doomsday "prepper," Boelter allegedly planned to target multiple political figures, using a police disguise to gain access to his victims' homes. Need More Context? 🔎

A British man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of espionage and terrorism, allegedly surveilling the RAF Akrotiri base and having links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His arrest follows rising tensions between Iran and Israel, with ongoing military actions and threats of broader conflict in the region. Need More Context? 🔎

The Western Australian government has allocated an additional $28 million for flammable cladding remediation at Perth Children’s Hospital, following a previous $33.3 million for Fiona Stanley Hospital. With total costs expected to exceed $41 million, ongoing cladding replacement efforts are projected to extend until at least the 2028-29 financial year across several major hospitals. Need More Context? 🔎

The Palestinian struggle for freedom endures despite a long history of violence, displacement, and systemic oppression, epitomized by the Nakba and ongoing conflicts, particularly in Gaza. This resilience, rooted in the cultural concept of sumud, highlights the importance of understanding Palestinian narratives and experiences, especially those from Gaza, as central to the broader Palestinian story. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The people of Palestine have faced many tough challenges for a long time,...

Three individuals, including an American citizen and a dual national, were arrested in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, with authorities seizing 110,000 fentanyl pills during a coordinated operation involving U.S. and Mexican agencies. These arrests aim to combat drug trafficking, as Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum prioritizes the fight against illegal drug distribution amid ongoing concerns about fentanyl's impact on youth. Need More Context? 🔎

Hundreds of Voice of America (VOA) journalists have been laid off by the Trump administration, effectively dismantling the US-funded news outlet, which was created during WWII to combat propaganda. The administration cited dysfunction and bias as reasons for the firings, which have resulted in over 85% of VOA's staff losing their jobs since March, raising concerns about the future of independent journalism that supports democratic ideals. Need More Context? 🔎