Good morning. Donald Trump experienced a torrid night during a rally in Texas shaken by repeated demonstrations. The US president briefly walked away from the microphone after a protester appeared to approach the stage. At least half a dozen protesters interrupted Trump during his speech in San Antonio, with some being taken away by police. One was physically attacked by an older Trump supporter as he tried to leave the arena.
What’s the latest development in the saga of taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads? The Democratic National Committee has sued the Trump administration in federal court, asking a Washington judge to block the president from using taxpayer money to run a series of ads promoting himself. The ads have so far cost taxpayers more than $12 million, according to media tracking firm AdImpact.
Why was Trump forced to distance himself from two of his top aides? Trump claimed he had “no idea who else they were working for” after it was reported that Chris LaCivita, co-manager of his 2024 presidential campaign, and James Blair, a campaign adviser and on-leave White House deputy chief of staff, spent the weekend helping the pro-Russian government of Republika Srpska in the Balkans. Trump said, “I will terminate it immediately” if he determines there is a conflict of interest.
An oil tanker attacked off the coast of Qatar Ken Paxton admits Iran war and gas prices torment Republicans
An oil tanker sailing off the northern coast of Qatar has been attacked, causing an unknown number of casualties. The move came as Iran said it would close a route through the Strait of Hormuz used to bypass Tehran’s traffic blockade.
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general running as a Republican in a Senate race, admitted in a leaked audio recording that rising fuel prices resulting from Trump’s war in Iran were hurting his party ahead of the midterms. The Guardian has requested comment on Paxton’s campaign.
What are the developments in the diplomatic conflict between the United Kingdom and Israel? Britain renames its consulate in East Jerusalem a British mission. The move was imposed by the Israeli government as punishment for the British decision to ban trade with illegal settlements. There have been divisions within the British government over whether taking tough measures against Israel now could improve Benjamin Netanyahu’s chances of re-election this month.
WHO says it does not have ‘complete picture’ of situation in Russia after a presumed death from the plague
The World Health Organization said it did not have a “full picture” of the situation in Russia after the suspected death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker in Siberia from plague last week. Russian authorities have denied any connection with the anti-plague research institute and say Daria Shipilova died of “pneumonia of unknown etiology.” They insist on the absence of risk of a plague epidemic and describe the “sanitary and epidemiological” situation in the region as stable.
What did the WHO Director-General say? At a press conference, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “We do not yet have a complete picture of this event. Timely, comprehensive and transparent information sharing is essential to clarify conflicting reports and enable an accurate assessment of potential public risks.”
What action does Russia appear to have taken? Authorities imposed strict quarantine restrictions at the laboratory where Shipilova worked and at nearby hospitals. Staff were locked inside the institute for three days, sleeping on the floor and in chairs, while tests were carried out.
Christine Pike ‘angry, confused’ and unable to move weapons after failed execution, lawyers say
Christa Pike woke up “angry and confused” after surviving two lethal injections, her lawyers said. Pike remains hospitalized and chained to her bed. She suffers from pneumonia and a blood clot and is unable to move any of her badly injured arms. Randy Spivey, one of his lawyers, said his first words were: “Where am I?” “, adding, “I think she’s angry and confused about everything right now. » A judge ordered Tennessee state authorities to preserve all evidence related to the failed execution. Pike was convicted for her role in the brutal 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer.
In other news…
Margaret Hamiltonwhose software piloted the Apollo 11 moon landing, has died aged 90 years. Reflecting on this historic mission, she once said: “We were the luckiest people in the world; we had no choice but to be pioneers. »
FBI claims to have foiled terrorist attack in a Minnesota mall by an 18-year-old, he had provided him with an AK-47.
Arizona congressional candidate claims she was raped while trying to repair campaign sign. Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she shares her story to fight for victims of sexual assault.
The publication of OpenAI’s mathematical results sparked experts’ concernswho claim the company does not do due diligence to verify the results.
Maria del Carmen AbascalTHE 87-year-old, whose eviction in Madrid sparked a wave of nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis, has died.
Stat of the day: Valkyries of the Golden State become the first women’s sports team to over $100 million in annual revenue
The Golden State Valkyries are chasing their first WNBA championship, but the second-year franchise has already reached a historic financial milestone.
The Filter recommends: The first step to caring for your makeup is storing it properly.
Lauren Gould spoke to three experts to get their best advice on preserving the life of makeup and reducing the chances of it ending up in landfills.
Don’t miss this: “Neither war nor peace” – Palestinians in Gaza live amid disease, despair and ruin
People tell Seham Tantesh in Gaza and Jason Burke, our international security correspondent, how their lives were transformed beyond recognition after the October 7 Hamas attacks three years ago and the devastating Israeli offensive that followed.
Arturo Béjar’s daughter was 14 when she told him Instagram was failing to keep him safe, and he subsequently testified repeatedly against his former employer Meta. Steve Rose interviews him.
Climate assessment: landslides, flash floods and raging seas – Is California ready to face the ravages of El Niño?
A mixture of natural disasters could simultaneously strike the State which finds itself in the crosshairs of the climatic phenomenon, as reported by Gabrielle Canon. In other climate developments, the Indonesian government was accused of “gross negligence” in a class-action lawsuit over its handling of wildfires, and the Norwegian government granted a permit to a mining company to dump its waste into one of Norway’s most pristine fjords.
Last Thing: Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, 194, Gives Insight into the Secrets of Longevity
Alas, it is the animal’s DNA that has revealed many genetic variants in most of the biological processes of aging, even though it has not learned to speak and give its opinion on things. Still, it remains a fascinating development.
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