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Pakistan Strikes Kabul as US-Iran Tensions Simmer; Pentagon “Laser” Downs Border Drone; UK Greens Surge vs Far Right; Protests, Crashes, Instagram Teen Safety Alerts, and China’s Binance Spin

Pakistan Declares Open War on Afghanistan and Launches Strikes on Kabul

Pakistan declared an “open war” with Afghanistan and said it launched strikes on Kabul, after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night in response to earlier Pakistani air strikes. The escalation follows months of repeated clashes along the border.

Quakertown School Board Meeting Turns Tense After Police Clash During Protest

Tensions ran high at a Quakertown school board meeting following a protest that involved a clash with police, as speakers sharply criticized district officials over their handling of the student-led walkout and the events leading up to it.

Matt Goodwin says Reform UK rejects sectarian politics after by-election loss

Matt Goodwin said Reform UK “rejects sectarian politics” after losing the Gorton and Denton by-election to the Greens, arguing that “sectarianism” and alleged illegal “family voting” influenced the result. He noted Reform UK won 10,578 votes, claimed the party more than doubled its vote in a Labour stronghold, and called for a wider debate about sectarianism’s impact on democracy.

UK Greens beat the far right in a key election as Labour drops to third place

In a key UK election, the Green Party outperformed the far right while Labour slumped to a damaging third-place finish. Two insurgent parties, despite holding only a handful of MPs between them, combined to push the governing party into a humiliating defeat.

Iran Reports Progress as Latest US Talks Conclude

Iran said “good progress” was made as Oman-mediated talks with the United States ended, after President Donald Trump warned of possible military action and set a 15-day deadline for Tehran to reach an agreement.

House Democrats say the Pentagon downed a CBP drone over Texas

Democratic House lawmakers said the Department of Defense shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso, Texas.

Chinese state media revives claim that US crackdown on Binance is a bid for global financial dominance

A Chinese state outlet is again alleging that the United States stages or exploits major incidents to smear China, this time arguing that Washington’s enforcement actions against Binance and other cryptocurrency offenders are really aimed at propping up the dollar, shoring up federal finances, and tightening US control over the global financial system.

Wesley Hunt Cites Vance and Tim Scott to Defend Missed House Votes

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) defended his missed House votes by pointing to missed Senate votes by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and by JD Vance during his time representing Ohio. Hunt addressed questions about his voting record during an appearance on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show,” after host Will Cain raised the issue.

Instagram will notify parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide-related terms

Instagram said it will begin alerting parents when teens repeatedly search for terms clearly linked to suicide or self-harm.

Northeast Philadelphia residents call for traffic safety changes after a car crashes into a home

Northeast Philadelphia residents are urging officials to make Route 63 safer after a car slammed into a house. Neighbors say drivers often fail to slow down when entering the residential stretch, and that cars, trucks, and even tractor-trailers regularly leave the roadway.

Lawmakers say U.S. military used a laser to bring down a border patrol drone in Texas

Democratic lawmakers say the U.S. military used a laser on Thursday to disable a Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, leading to a temporary airspace closure near the U.S.-Mexico border. Reps. Rick Larsen, Bennie Thompson, and Andre Carson said the Pentagon reportedly carried out the action.

Vance Says U.S. Strikes on Iran Would Not Lead to a Prolonged Middle East War

Vice President Vance defended the possibility of U.S. military strikes on Iran, saying there is no chance they would trigger a longer war in the Middle East. He argued the strikes would serve as a deterrent aimed at preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

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