A damaged chemical tank at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, led to evacuation orders for 40,000 to 50,000 residents and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom due to explosion threats.
France banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, citing his "unspeakable" behavior and a video taunting detained Gaza aid flotilla activists, with calls for EU sanctions against the far-right minister.
SpaceX successfully launched its revamped Super Heavy-Starship rocket in its 12th test flight from Texas, overcoming minor engine malfunctions, as Elon Musk aims to take people to Mars and the company prepares for its highly anticipated IPO.
The Trump administration's indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro has fueled speculation that Trump may be reviving his Maduro playbook against Cuba, with critics questioning the administration's "pretext" for a potential invasion.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India to repair relations strained by Washington's tariffs and engagement with China, touting U.S. energy and calling India a natural partner, following President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died at age 41 after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, leading to his hospitalization and prompting widespread mourning in the racing community.
Pope Leo visited Italy's 'Land of Fires,' an area known for illegal toxic waste dumping, to meet families whose loved ones died from related illnesses, criticizing companies that prioritize "dizzying" profits over environmental protection.'
President Trump stated a peace deal with Iran is "largely negotiated" and would include opening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran also signaling progress on talks, though nuclear weapons are not part of the initial framework.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed three Red Cross workers, with violence and overcrowding hampering response efforts, leading the U.S. to add Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its enhanced screening locations for travelers from affected countries.
An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard killed one worker, who was trapped in a boat's belly, and injured over 30 people, mostly FDNY members, prompting an investigation into the cause.
A new "anti-weaponization fund" unveiled by the Justice Department, stemming from a lawsuit settlement with the IRS, faced swift backlash from both Republican and Democratic legislators on Capitol Hill, with critics calling it an abuse of political power.