Interpol has identified a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, Anastasiia Berezovska, as the main suspect in a Monaco bomb attack that seriously injured a Ukrainian-born tycoon. The suspect was initially believed to be a man and is no longer in Monaco.
President Trump's Freedom 250 events for America's 250th birthday, including a Mount Rushmore visit and National Mall fireworks, are facing challenges from extreme heat and criticism over corporate sponsorships and historical revisions.
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted on felony charges for allegedly vandalizing the Washington, D.C. Reflecting Pool. He is accused of peeling off newly installed sealant on a project championed by President Trump.
The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports, leading to questions for the 23 states that still lack such laws. This ruling has caused hope among transgender rights advocates in Justice Neil Gorsuch to fade.
Iran has commenced a multi-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes. Foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, and India are attending, while peace talks are paused and Iran threatens a response if the US deal is breached.
Democratic Socialists are gaining popularity and winning primaries, leading to concerns from figures like James Carville about the "end of the two-party system." Some Democrats argue the party stands for liberalism, not socialism, while others see a "socialist takeover."
Thousands of volunteers and overseas teams are continuing rescue efforts in Venezuela following twin earthquakes. One security guard, Hernán Gil, was pulled out alive after being trapped for eight days under a collapsed multi-story car park.
An overcrowded bus in Pakistan plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine, killing at least 40 people and injuring eight others. Authorities believe the bus was speeding when it crashed in the Dana Sar mountain range.
Lobga Rangzen, a 52-year-old Tibetan activist, died after setting himself on fire outside the UN headquarters in New York. He stated that Beijing's policies were "destroying the Tibetan people," drawing international attention to China's treatment of minorities.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, discussions are emerging about the nation's identity, with debates on its religious history, the meaning of liberty, and the role of civic virtues. A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence was also discovered in London.
President Trump's business dealings and significant crypto earnings, including $1.4 billion, are under scrutiny. His brokerage accounts made large trades around tariff reversals, and he is defending his children's investment decisions.