US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea

From The Hague to Washington, D.C., political storms are brewing as a ribbon dispute in the Netherlands threatens Minister Marjolein Faber's tenure, while in the US, Donald Trump's musings about a third term spark constitutional debates amid a loyalty purge of career prosecutors. With Faber facing a no-confidence motion and Trump challenging norms, both crises reflect the erosion of political norms under populist pressures, setting the stage for further intrigue in the days ahead. Full...

A man was shot dead by police at Milton Keynes railway station following reports of him carrying a firearm. Armed officers arrived at the scene in Elder Gate and fired multiple shots after challenging the man. Despite attempts to resuscitate him for around 50 minutes, the man was declared dead at 1.44pm outside the station building, where a cordon has been put in place. Full Article

India launched Operation Brahma in response to the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, providing Search and Rescue (SAR), humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and medical assistance. The operation involved six aircraft and five Indian Naval ships delivering 625 MT of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief material to Myanmar. The effort included three tranches of aid, with the first involving supplies like tents and blankets, the second delivering NDRF specialists and equipment, and the third transporting an Indian...

Economists are warning of a possible period of stagflation in the U.S., with rising inflation and slowing growth. Recent data shows declining consumer confidence and business sentiment, while the labor market remains stable. The Federal Reserve is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining interest rates amid uncertainty about the economic outlook. Full Article

out of the summary. Toronto is expected to experience heavy rainfall, with 30-50 mm of rain forecasted between Wednesday and Thursday. The video failed to load, but viewers are encouraged to refresh their browser or view other videos from the team for more information. The city should prepare for potentially significant precipitation over the two-day period. Full Article

US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a premeditated attack in December. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the penalty for the "cold-blooded assassination", citing the murder as an act of political violence. Mangione faces multiple state criminal counts in New York, including first-degree murder and terrorism-related charges, as well as federal charges of using a firearm to commit murder and...