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Pope Leo discharged from hospital after cancer operation
Doctors say pontiff is 'fit for discharge' after operation to remove cancerous tumour from his lungPope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next?Pope Leo has been discharged from hospital in Rome after undergoing an operation to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung.Leo, 71, was deemed "fit for discharge", his doctors, Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora, said in a statement published by the Vatican. Continue reading...
Embattled White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after less than a week
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it ''was an honor to work for'' President Donald Trump after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.
New York Democrats want parking lot owners to ban ICE from their properties
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and top New York Democrats are calling on the owners of private parking lots to block federal immigration officers from using their properties as staging areas, days after immigration officers shot a man in the city.In a Friday letter, Mamdani, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and dozens of state and local lawmakers told lot and garage owners that the city needs their "help at a critical juncture.""In solidarity with immigrant New Yorkers and in our shared commitment to the City we love, we ask that you do not rent, lend, or otherwise make your property available to ICE as a staging area for its enforcement operations," the letter reads. "Make it known to ICE that it is not authorized to use your garages and lots."The plea came after immigration officers shot 28-year-old Dominican national Oscar Belgal during an arrest last week as he rode in a car with his young son. The shooting sparked protests and drew renewed attention to the federal government's immigration crackdown.The federal officers had been using a nearby private parking lot as a staging area before the shooting, according to Friday’s letter.A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security slammed the letter in a statement that read: "Mayor Mamdani should be grateful to our brave law enforcement officers for cleaning up the streets of NYC since he won't. Luckily, no terminated parking will stop ICE from deporting criminal illegal aliens to make New York safe again.”Federal officials maintain the immigration officers believed their lives were in danger and opened fire only after Belgal smashed his car into two government vehicles and accelerated toward them.New York City has previously barred outside law enforcement agencies such as DHS from setting up staging areas on city property unless they have a judicial warrant or qualify for certain "limited legal exceptions," according to the letter. "But these laws govern City property, not the private lots and garages that you operate," it adds.Private businesses have at times found themselves in the middle of tense political fights over President Donald Trump’s administration’s immigration enforcement push.In one instance, a Minnesota hotel that refused to let immigration officers stay there in January apologized after public criticism from DHS, saying the decision violated its internal policies. In another, protesters occupied the lobby of a Manhattan hotel they said was housing some immigration officers.
Bend resident describes 'quiet' streets following deadly school shooting
Community members pay tribute to the victims of the Bend, Oregon school shooting which left five people dead, including the gunman. One woman describes how the streets are abnormally quiet where they would normally be filled with the voices and sounds of children from the school.
'How it feels': Dipke shares cheeky SRK post after walking out of jail on conditional bond
Abhijeet Dipke was granted bail on certain conditions on Saturday, less than 24 hours after Delhi Police took him into preventive custody over his planned 'Tiranga Yatra' in Connaught Place (CP). Dipke was detained shortly after leaving the residence of NCP-SCP spokesperson Anish Gawande, where he had been staying, to attend the planned flag march in Connaught Place.
Phulpati Dashain Messages: Nepal PM and President urge unity; Shah recalls Bhotekoshi floods
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah and President Ramchandra Paudel share heartfelt festive wishes for Bada Dashain, underlining family cohesion and social harmony. In light of recent floods, Shah expresses sympathy for those affected while advocating for recovery efforts. Paudel notes the festival's significance in fostering goodwill and cultural richness across Nepal's communities, urging citizens to cherish their traditions and unite in celebration despite struggles.
'We had won a World Cup for heaven's sake': Chris Woakes on the curfew that killed England's party
In an extract from his new book, the bowler recalls one of English cricket's greatest days and the team's resentment when ECB killjoys shut down their celebrationsAs Eoin Morgan lifted the World Cup to an explosion of fireworks and ticker tape, the sense of achievement finally hit home. Lord's was still packed to the rafters, the party in full flow. Up on the podium, I was glowing with a mix of pride and relief – and crying with laughter, thanks to my old mate Mark Wood.Woody was standing next to Jason Roy in the lineup – I was behind them – and for some reason grabbed a fistful of JRoy's shirt at the big moment, pulling it up while we jumped around like lunatics. And so at the very pinnacle of his career, having helped reignite our entire campaign, JRoy was battling to stop his gut from hanging out. Poor bloke. Continue reading...
Insults, odd obsessions and rambling thoughts: a week in Trump rallies
President has hit red states to drum up Republican support – and his increasingly strange performances are on full display Montana, Tennessee, Alaska. In the run-up to an election, a Republican president typically wouldn't be campaigning in these traditionally red states.These aren't normal times, however, and Donald Trump, an unpopular president leading an unpopular party, has held rallies in those states in the last week, seeking to drum up support. But a series of eccentric performances from the president means his behavior has been the focus, rather than any of the candidates he is backing. Continue reading...
Trump's pause on Russia sanctions will intensify war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy warns
Ukrainian president calls the move a 'reward' for Vladimir Putin as Russia strikes country's power plantsPower plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unlivableVolodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Donald Trump's decision to roll back sanctions on Russia will intensify the Kremlin's war in Ukraine, as Moscow launched one of its worst strikes yet on Ukraine's power plants in an attempt to black out the country's cities before winter.The Ukrainian president also said he expected the Trump administration to lift more sanctions against Russia in the future and called for Europe to establish its own negotiations with Moscow as the US has sought better ties and business deals with the Kremlin. Continue reading...
Pope Leo XIV calls Putin, urges ceasefire as he recovers from lung surgery
Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo XIV called Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge a ceasefire in the blockaded Ukrainian city of Oleshky.
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Today In History
2018 — Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Canada
Recreational marijuana became legal in Canada in 2018. However, marijuana remains illegal at the federal level in the United States.
2005 — Debut of The Colbert Report on Comedy Central
The Colbert Report—an ironic send-up of television news programs, hosted by Stephen Colbert—debuted on Comedy Central; it ran until 2014
1979 — Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Prize
On this day in 1979, Mother Teresa, founder of a Roman Catholic order of women dedicated to the poor and particularly to the destitute of India, was named the recipient of that year's Nobel Prize for Peace
1972 — Birth of Eminem, Controversial Hip-Hop Icon
American rapper and actor Eminem was born. Eminem became one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century hip-hop scene.
1968 — Release of Iconic Action Film Bullitt
The American action film Bullitt was released; it features Steve Mc Queen in what many consider his definitive role and is also known for its iconic car-chase sequence
1939 — World Premiere of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The American classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, starring James Stewart, had its world premiere; although it angered the political establishment, the drama won wide acclaim from the public and film industry. film buff quiz
1918 — Rita Hayworth's Birth: The "Love Goddess" Rises
American actress Rita Hayworth, whose portrayal of seductresses helped earn her the nickname "The Love Goddess," was born
1854 — British and French Forces Besiege Sevastopol in Crimean War
British and French troops launched the Siege of Sevastopol, a major fortified city on the Black Sea, during the Crimean War. The siege lasted for nearly a year as the Allied forces attempted to capture the strategic port city from the Russian Empire.
1777 — British General Burgoyne Surrenders at Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to the Americans following his shocking defeat in the Second Battle of Saratoga in 1777, a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
1707 — Johann Sebastian Bach marries cousin Maria Barbara
German Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bachmarried his cousin Maria Barbara Bach at Dornheim
1448 — Second Battle of Kosovo Crusader Defeat
The last major effort by Crusaders to free the Balkans from Ottoman rule began with the second Battle of Kosovo in Serbia in 1448, in which a Hungarian-Walachian army suffered a crushing defeat.
1346 — English Victory at Battle of Neville's Cross
At the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346, the English defeated the invading Scots, who were allies of the French, in an attempt to distract Edward III from the siege of Calais.

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