Watch: Surveillance video shows suspect setting Pennsylvania governor’s mansion on fire The man accused of setting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence on fire in April was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in state prison as part of a plea deal. Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson, 22 counts of arson, […]
Watch: 'You upgraded me to president' – Carney jokes with Trump after misstatement
While US Donald Trump addressed world leaders at the ‘Summit for Peace’ to support the permanent ceasefire in Gaza, he mistakenly referred to Mark Carney as the president of Canada, rather than prime minister. Carney has served as the country’s prime minister since March 2025. After the meeting, Carney approached Trump and appeared to joke […]
Authorities identify 16 killed in Tennessee explosives factory blast
Nardine Saad and Kwasi Gyamfi AsieduTennessee Watch: Tennessee town comes together to confront tragedy US law enforcement officials have identified the 16 people who were killed in a blast that levelled a munitions factory in the state of Tennessee. The names were released during a news briefing on Monday outside Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) in […]
'A lifeline' – Americans fear spike in healthcare costs, making some Republicans nervy
Jeff Miller Shana Verstegen and her family have saved thousands through ACA premium subsidies For the past few weeks, Shana Verstegen has been “sick to her stomach” wondering what might happen to her family’s health insurance next year. Ms Verstegen and her husband both work for a small business as fitness trainers, meaning they have […]
US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six
The US has struck another vessel off the coast of Venezuela on Tuesday, killing six people, President Donald Trump has said. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the vessel belonged to “narcoterrorists” and that it was “trafficking narcotics”. This is the fifth strike of its kind by the Trump administration on a boat […]