The Lebanese government has accused Israel of committing mass ecocide over the past several years: "The scale and intentionality of the damage to forests, agricultural lands, marine ecosystems, water resources, and atmospheric quality constitute what must be recognised as an act of ecocide, with consequences that extend far beyond immediate destruction. The environmental damage we face is not simply ecological -- it is a matter of public health, food security, livelihoods, social fabric, and national resilience."
Scorched Earth Policies Like in Gaza
The State Department ordered consular officers to ask every applicant for a visitor, student, or temporary-work visa two new questions: 1) "Have you experienced harm or mistreatment in your country of nationality or last habitual residence?" and 2) "Do you fear harm or mistreatment in returning there?" Applicants who answer "yes" to either must be denied a visa on the spot. The directive-- signed by USSECSTATE Marco Rubio and rooted in a 2025 Donald Trump executive order-- seeks to choke off what the administration calls "asylum abuse" at the front end of the mobility pipeline.
Appeals Court Rules Refugees May Seek Asylum at US Borders
Cole Tomas Allen (31) of Torrance, California, was charged with one count of attempt to assassinate the President of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, all stemming from the 25 April 2026 incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington DC.
FBI Complaint
Some members of one of Washington's most exclusive clubs have a message for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche: We don't want you. Around February last year, Blanche started the rigorous process to join the Metropolitan Club, which is one of Washington's oldest private clubs and claims D.C. royalty as members. But at least six members have written to the Met Club's board of directors to object to Blanche's joining, saying he's too polarizing and has politicized the Justice Department, according to two current members who have seen or been told about the letters.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting the Opec and Opec+ groups of major oil producing nations next month after nearly 60 years of membership. The UAE said its decision would help it meet growing global energy demand in the long term after recent investments to boost its production capacity. It is seen as a blow to the cartel, with one analyst describing the exit as "the beginning of the end of Opec".
The daughter of former FBI Director James Comey says she was fired as a federal prosecutor over her perceived political affiliation. Now her wrongful termination lawsuit can proceed in federal court.
Russia's Vladimir Putin told Iran's Abbas Araghchi that Iranians would navigate the "difficult period" of war and he hoped for peace soon. Araghchi is visiting Russia at a time when talks with the US remain on hold.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' support for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary surged to 50 percent in a new survey from the Center for American Political Studies and the Harris Poll, strengthening her position as the early front-runner if she chooses to run. Read more
Have you ever entered a place that doesn't feel quite right? While a supernatural explanation may seem more exciting, there could be another reason for that chill down your spine. It's called infrasound, and a new study reveals how this phenomenon has a very real impact on human stress levels and irritability -- at least in the short-term.
An additional day of reporting has largely confirmed the outlines of my morning-after analysis on Saturday night's scary-but-contained security incident at the White House Correspondents Association dinner. Saturday's incident was closer on the spectrum to the Clinton era "assassination attempt" when a guy opened fire on the White House with an AK-47 from the public sidewalk than it was to Butler, where the president was actually in danger. It was just a Hail Mary at the first line of security.
Donald Trump is facing renewed rumors that he "wears adult diapers" after the president faced online ridicule for a noticeable bulge visible beneath his suit pants. Trump, who sparked fresh fears over his 'rotting' hand with a new alarming injury,has repeatedly faced allegations of wearing diapers. These rumors stem from unverified assertions made by former Celebrity Apprentice crew member Noel Casler. "He would often soil himself on The Apprentice set, he's incontinent," Casler, who was employed on Celebrity Apprentice for six seasons, revealed to MediasTouch in 2020.
Slave Labor in DRC
In a continuation of the ongoing diplomatic uproar, Zelenskyy publicly criticised Israel on Tuesday for considering a purchase of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and the FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee announced a free, citywide slate of Official NY/NJ Fan Events across all five boroughs, bringing live match viewings, cultural programming, local businesses, and interactive experiences directly to New Yorkers at no cost.
Zohran Mamdani Fights for the Underdog
