Actor Tom Hanks’s planned West Point honour is cancelled as President Donald Trump praises moves against critics of his administration.
Published On 8 Sep 2025
President Donald Trump applauded West Point’s decision to cancel an award ceremony for actor Tom Hanks, a vocal critic, and expressed opposition to “WOKE recipients.” Hanks, who was set to receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award for his contributions to military commemoration, may not receive the honor due to the cancellation.
A manhunt is underway for a gunman who shot six people, one fatally, at the Alas Locas sports bar in Cleveland, Texas, early Sunday. Surveillance images of the suspect and his getaway vehicle, a white van, have been released as investigators seek information on the incident, which involved at least 20 shots fired. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreFrédéric Pechier, a 53-year-old former anaesthetist, faces trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients at clinics in Besançon between 2008 and 2017 to showcase his resuscitation skills, resulting in 12 deaths. He denies the charges, claiming innocence, while prosecutors describe the case as unprecedented in French legal history, with the trial expected to last until December. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreYork Regional Police are seeking witnesses to a failed home invasion in Vaughan, Ont., that occurred on Aug. 31, 2025, around 2:20 a.m. Three male suspects, at least one armed with a handgun, attempted to break into a home occupied by two adults and two children but fled in an SUV after triggering the security alarm, leaving no injuries or stolen items. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreBy Michelle NicholsSouth Korea has finalized a draft U.N. Security Council resolution to permanently lift sanctions on Iran, but a vote is not yet scheduled. Meanwhile, Britain, France, and Germany are attempting to reimpose sanctions due to Iran's non-compliance with a nuclear deal, while Russia and China propose extending the deal and resuming negotiations. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreAt least 10 people were killed and over 60 injured when a freight train collided with a double-decker bus in an industrial zone near Atlacomulco, Mexico, on September 8, 2025. The incident's cause remains unclear, although videos indicate the bus was stalled on the tracks; authorities and the train operator, Canadian Pacific Kansas City of Mexico, are investigating the crash. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreLachlan Murdoch has secured a $3.3 billion deal to control the family's media empire, ensuring it remains conservative post-Rupert Murdoch's death, while his siblings receive $1.1 billion each for their shares. This agreement resolves ongoing litigation over the family trust and establishes a new trust that guarantees Lachlan's leadership until at least 2050. Want More Context? 🔎
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