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Don Schlitz, songwriter behind country classics, dies at 73
Don Schlitz, the country songwriter behind hits including The Gambler, On the Other Hand, and Forever and Ever, Amen, died Thursday at a Nashville hospital at age 73.
Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowd at Mass in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on Friday in Douala, Cameroon, drawing an estimated 120,000 people to a stadium. The event underscored the continued growth of Catholicism in Africa, which, unlike many institutions, is still expanding in the right direction.
Kosovo offers troops for Gaza international force
Kosovo says it wants to send dozens of security troops to an international force for Gaza, saying it values the role NATO-led peacekeepers have played in its own security since the 1998 to 99 war with Serbia.
Tibnin Hospital in southern Lebanon damaged by Israeli strikes
Al Jazeera reported from Tibnin Hospital, the only functioning hospital in southern Lebanon, after it was damaged by Israeli strikes.
Ukraine deepens drone attacks inside Russia
Ukraine has pushed more drones into Russian airspace than before, hitting deeper behind the lines and cutting into Russia’s oil profits. In response, Russia is issuing fresh threats against Europe, another reminder that this war keeps finding new ways to spill outward.
Senate extends warrantless surveillance authority for 10 days
The Senate approved a 10-day extension of the country’s warrantless surveillance authority after a House plan was rushed through following a chaotic rejection of a negotiated package. The bill now goes to the president, while Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act remains a major issue in Congress.
UK defence ministry says Ukraine lessons are shaping equipment upgrades
The Ministry of Defence says it is using lessons from Ukraine, including feedback from female personnel, to improve body armor and other equipment for UK forces. Ministers also said real bearskin caps for guards regiments cost £2,460 each and can last more than 20 years, while the department still has not found a synthetic replacement that meets its standards.
European leaders weigh defensive mission for Strait of Hormuz
European leaders meeting in Paris said a neutral defensive mission may still be needed to protect shipping and prevent fresh disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global trade route, after Iran reopened it.
D4vd held without bail in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Police say singer David Burke, known as D4vd, is being held without bail in connection with the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Investigators say they will present the case to prosecutors on Monday.
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Hawaii climate case
A federal judge dismissed, with prejudice, the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking to stop Hawaii from suing fossil fuel companies over climate-related damages. Senior U.S. District Judge Helen Gillmor issued the ruling on Wednesday, rejecting the federal government’s pre-emptive challenge.
U.S. to cap flights at Chicago O’Hare during peak summer season
The Transportation Department says it will cap flights at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport during the peak summer travel season, reducing scheduled service because of safety concerns and cancellations. Travelers may need to adjust plans as the airport faces tighter limits on operations.
Starmer says it was 'staggering' he was not told about Mandelson vetting failure
Keir Starmer said it was “staggering” and “unforgivable” that he was not told Peter Mandelson had failed vetting. Downing Street says the Foreign Office overrode the security process and did not inform the prime minister until this week, after the relevant documents became available to the Cabinet Office.
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