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Secret Service kills gunman firing near White House; bystander wounded

A 21-year-old gunman, identified as Nasir Best, was fatally shot by Secret Service officers after opening fire near a White House checkpoint on Saturday, injuring a bystander. President Trump was inside the White House during the incident and later thanked the Secret Service.

Trump announces Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated,’ faces GOP criticism

President Trump announced a peace deal with Iran is "largely negotiated" and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reportedly agreeing to give up its enriched uranium stockpile. However, Republican senators Lindsey Graham and Roger Wicker criticized the alleged terms, calling it a "nightmare for Israel" and a "disaster" for the U.S.

Orange County chemical leak forces mass evacuations, Newsom declares emergency

A leaking tank containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, has prompted Governor Newsom to declare a state of emergency. Over 50,000 residents have been evacuated due to fears of a catastrophic explosion, with officials unsure when the crisis will end.

Russia pummels Kyiv with hypersonic missiles in retaliation, killing four

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone barrage on Kyiv, using its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, resulting in at least four deaths and dozens injured. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the use of the Oreshnik missile, which travels over 10 times the speed of sound.

24 killed in Balochistan train bombing; separatists claim attack

A suicide car bombing attack on a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least 24 people and injured over 50. A Baloch separatist group claimed responsibility for the explosion, which also damaged nearby buildings.

Philippines building collapse traps dozens after storm

A nine-story building under construction near Manila, Philippines, collapsed after a severe thunderstorm, with 24 people rescued so far. Officials reported hearing voices in the rubble, fearing dozens more may be trapped.

China Coal Mine Blast Kills 82; Xi Orders Rescue, Probe

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China killed at least 82 people and injured over 100, making it the deadliest mining disaster in years. President Xi Jinping called for an investigation to hold those responsible accountable, as owners are accused of "serious violations of the law".

Last updated: 5/24/2026, 1:10:25 PM