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Donald Trump has ordered troops to Portland, Oregon, and authorised the use of full force if required to stop protests targeting immigration detention centres. The president said the move would protect immigration facilities from what he described as attacks by Antifa and other domestic terrorists. He portrayed the city as war-ravaged in a post on Truth Social. This order expands military deployments in US cities during his wider crackdown on illegal immigration. pushback from democratic leaders Democratic lawmakers strongly criticised the decision. They argued there was no need for federal troops in Portland. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said the state…
Tens of thousands of protesters filled Berlin’s streets Saturday to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Demonstrators chanted “free, free Palestine” and demanded an immediate end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Police deployed 1,800 officers to manage roughly 50,000 participants marching from Alexanderplatz to the Victory Column. Protesters called on Germany to halt arms exports to Israel and urged the European Union to impose sanctions. Around 50 organizations, including Amnesty International and Die Linke, organized the rally, though some protests required police intervention. Counter-Protests and Minor Clashes About 100 people held a pro-Israel rally opposing antisemitism, according to German…
Jennifer Lawrence received the Premio Donostia 2025 Award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival, becoming the youngest performer to earn the honour. The 35-year-old actress, who already holds an Oscar and a Golden Globe, described it as “a huge honour” while warning: “Our freedom of speech is under attack in America, including in the world of film.” Presenting her latest film Kill Me Love, Lawrence urged young filmmakers to persevere, stressing the importance of watching and making films. She also highlighted the progress of women in Hollywood, praising figures such as Greta Gerwig for broadening perspectives through their work.…
Petro’s Behavior Draws Official Rebuke Colombian President Gustavo Petro has had his United States visa revoked after participating in public events during his visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The State Department criticized his actions as “reckless and incendiary,” highlighting concern over conduct outside formal diplomatic engagements. Speech at Pro-Palestinian Protest Sparks Outcry At a demonstration near UN headquarters, Petro urged American military personnel to defy orders and called for an international armed force larger than the U.S. military to intervene in Palestine. The remarks were widely reported and met with strong condemnation from U.S. officials,…
Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased recovery following a damaging cyber-attack. Some IT systems are back online, and the company is processing overdue supplier payments after expanding its invoicing capacity. Factories remain closed after attack The August cyber-attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and halt production. Its plants will stay closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working around the clock on a rescue package for suppliers. Fears are rising that small businesses could collapse during the extended shutdown. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer described the situation as urgent…
Early findings from a Cambridge-led clinical trial suggest that combining a common diabetes drug with an antihistamine could help repair nerve damage in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The CCMR Two trial tested the diabetes drug metformin alongside clemastine, an antihistamine previously shown to boost myelin repair. Researchers found that while the treatment did not improve symptoms over six months, it did speed up electrical signals in the brain, indicating partial remyelination — the repair of protective myelin coatings around nerves. Lead researcher Dr Nick Cunniffe of the University of Cambridge said: “I feel like we’re at this precipice of…
Interpol coordinated a major operation across 14 African countries, arresting 260 suspects linked to online romance and extortion scams.The suspects built fake romantic connections to trick victims into sending money or sharing explicit images for blackmail.Investigators identified over 1,400 victims who collectively lost nearly $2.8 million (€2.4 million) to these schemes. National Forces Crack Down on Scammers Ghanaian authorities arrested 68 suspects who used fake identities to collect fraudulent shipping fees and secretly record victims.Senegal police detained 22 individuals who posed as celebrities to scam over 100 people out of roughly $34,000 (€29,135).Côte d’Ivoire police captured 24 suspects who created…
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new series of import tariffs. From October 1, branded and patented medicines imported into the United States will face a 100 percent duty if the producing company does not operate a factory on American soil. Washington will also impose a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets will be subject to a 50 percent levy. Trump revealed the industry-specific measures on Thursday. On Truth Social, he argued that a “flood” of foreign products made the tariffs unavoidable. He stressed that US manufacturers needed stronger protection. The announcement comes despite appeals…
Authorities Investigate Possible Coordinated Threat Danish officials reported that drones were observed over four airports from late Wednesday into early Thursday, raising suspicions of a coordinated operation. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the flights as methodical and likely carried out by a professional actor. Intelligence reports highlighted similar drone activity across Europe and suggested potential Russian involvement, though no group has claimed responsibility. Operational Delays at Civilian and Military Airports Airports in Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup experienced flight disruptions, with Aalborg—also serving as a military base—facing the most prolonged interruptions. Skrydstrup, home to Danish fighter jets, was similarly…
Women who skip their first breast cancer screening appointment are 40% more likely to die from the disease, according to a major Swedish study. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute analysed data from about 500,000 women invited for their first mammogram between 1991 and 2020, with follow-up over 25 years. Nearly one in three (32%) did not attend their initial appointment. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, found non-attendees had a breast cancer mortality rate of 9.9 deaths per 1,000 women over 25 years, compared with seven per 1,000 among those screened. These women were also more likely to…