Ukraine has escalated its long-range drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, shutting down Russia's fourth-largest refinery and striking targets near Moscow in a sustained offensive against the Kremlin's war economy.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude have killed over 1,400 in Venezuela, with 68,000 missing. The US has pledged $150 million in aid as rescuers race against time.
Former Trump loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she is 'done' with the Republican Party, joining Tucker Carlson in rejecting the GOP and accusing Trump of dishonesty.
Former President Biden unleashed a blistering attack on Trump at a Maryland Democratic gala, calling him 'a loser' and accusing his administration of diminishing America's standing in the world.
John Healey resigned as Britain's Defence Secretary in protest over inadequate military funding, blindsiding international allies and raising questions about AUKUS commitments.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio presided over a landmark signing ceremony as Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors reached a framework deal aimed at ending Hezbollah conflict and establishing lasting peace.
Governor Gavin Newsom's effort to stop California's billionaire tax measure failed, sending the controversial 5% wealth tax to voters while he calls for nationwide taxation of the ultra-rich.
President Trump issued stark warnings about the rise of socialism in Democratic politics after Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates swept New York City congressional primaries.