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President Donald Trump’s decision to officially label Antifa a terrorist organization has drawn strong support from GOP lawmakers, particularly members of the House Freedom Caucus and Republican senators. The move reignited debates over political violence, accountability, and funding of activist groups in the United States. What Happened On Truth Social, Trump announced: “I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices.” Following…
President Donald Trump returned to the United Kingdom this week for an unprecedented second state visit, underscoring his deep admiration for the British royal family and his personal ties to Scotland. Welcomed by King Charles III and other senior royals at Windsor Castle, Trump called the occasion “one of the highest honors” of his life. What Happened On Wednesday, the 79-year-old president and first lady Melania Trump were greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton, alongside military honor guards and mounted troops, at Windsor Castle. This marks Trump’s second official state visit to Britain—no U.S. president has ever received the…
President Donald Trump wrapped up a historic moment with King Charles III at Windsor Castle before heading to Chequers for high-level political talks. Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump continued her program of engagements alongside Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales. What Happened On the steps of Windsor Castle, President Trump exchanged a warm handshake with King Charles III before departing for Chequers, the official countryside residence of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Discussions are expected to focus on pressing global issues including the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza, and future trade relations. At the same time,…
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably preserved helmet dating back more than 2,000 years to the First Punic War, Italy’s first great Mediterranean conflict. The Sicilian regional government announced the find on Sept. 5, revealing it was discovered last August in the waters off the Aegates Islands. An Extraordinary Find The bronze Montefortino-type helmet, complete with cheek guards, was found by divers near the site of the Battle of the Aegates (241 B.C.), the decisive clash between Rome and Carthage that ended the First Punic War. Officials described the helmet as being in “extraordinary condition.” Francesco Paolo Scarpinato, regional councilor for…
The U.S. government has escalated pressure on Iran and its regional proxies, officially designating four Iraq-based militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). The move underscores Washington’s continued efforts to target Iran’s so-called “Axis of Resistance” across the Middle East. What Happened On Wednesday, the State Department announced that Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali were added to the FTO list. All four groups were already classified as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2023. “These Iran-aligned militia groups have conducted attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and…
Poland has signed a new defence partnership with Ukraine aimed at strengthening its drone warfare capabilities. The agreement comes just days after a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace reignited debate over the country’s air defence readiness. What Happened Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the deal during a press conference in Kyiv on Tuesday. The agreement will allow Poland to benefit directly from Ukraine’s extensive battlefield experience with drones, which have played a pivotal role in the war with Russia. “We want to benefit from your knowledge and skills, and we want Polish companies, both public and private, to…
Senator Jim Banks of Indiana is mourning the death of his brother, Chad Banks, whose passing was announced by the family this week. Chad, remembered for his strong commitment to public service, served as a Whitley County Commissioner and was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. What Happened While the cause of death has not been made public, the Banks family confirmed Chad’s passing in a statement. Senator Banks expressed heartbreak over the loss, asking for prayers for Chad’s wife Sarah, their six children, and the extended family.“Our family is devastated,” Sen. Banks said. Who Was Chad Banks Chad Banks…
A long-hidden Pablo Picasso painting, unseen for eight decades, has been unveiled in Paris. The work, Bust of a Woman in a Flowery Hat (Dora Maar), captures one of the artist’s most famous muses in a softer, more colorful light than his earlier portrayals. What Happened The portrait, completed in July 1943 during the German occupation of Paris, resurfaced after being held in a private French collection since 1944. It was last seen publicly in Picasso’s studio on Rue des Grands Augustins before being sold just months before the city’s liberation. Auction house Lucien Paris unveiled the piece this week,…
The Sheffield community is mourning the loss of Ernest Hall, a respected former engineer remembered by family and friends as a “true gentleman.” He passed away peacefully at the age of 82, just months after moving back to his hometown from Cornwall, where he had lived for over a decade. Early Life and Family Born on Christmas Eve, 1942, at Brook Hill near the old Jessop Hospital, Ernest was one of seven siblings — growing up with four sisters and two brothers. In 1965, he married his lifelong partner Joyce, with whom he recently celebrated a milestone diamond wedding anniversary,…
An elderly woman is recovering after a violent incident on a Boston bus left her face-down on the sidewalk. Authorities say the suspect, a woman pushing a stroller, has been arrested following the shocking assault captured on video. What Happened The incident took place in Roxbury near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Warren Street, where security footage shows the suspect shoving the elderly passenger toward the bus’s open doors. A second push sent the woman falling face-first onto the pavement. Paramedics arrived within 20 minutes, and while the victim was shaken and bruised, officials confirmed she did not suffer serious…