Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers
The New York City mayor claimed that increasing taxes by 2% on those earning more than a million dollars per year would resolve nearly half of the city's budget deficit.
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Ukrainian capital Kyiv under 'massive' attack from Russian missiles, officials say
US citizenship to be required for midterm voters, according to new bill
Passenger ferry capsizes on Sudan's Nile River, at least 15 dead - AP
Sen. Graham calls Trump 'most consequential' since Ronald Reagan, praises Netanyahu as key partner
Graham praised both leaders' efforts towards a "way forward in the Middle East" following a three-hour White House meeting between the two.
US lawmakers accuse Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associates
The US attorney-general faced heated confrontations with various members of the House Judiciary Committee, while several of Epstein's victims watched from the gallery.
Canadian school shooter identified as 18-year-old woman with mental health issues
Van Rootselaar, who killed nine others before committing suicide, is suspected by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to have acted alone.
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after battle with cancer
In 2024, Van Der Beek announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis after it was discovered during a routine colonoscopy the year before.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro escapes assassination attempt while traveling to Córdoba
Petro alleged that a “new drug cartel board” has been plotting to kill him since he assumed office in August 2022, El Tiempo reported.
France demands Francesca Albanese resign after antisemitic remarks at Al Jazeera Forum - report
Her comments, Barrot said, “target not the Israeli government, whose policies can be criticized, but Israel as a people and as a nation, which is absolutely unacceptable.”
ICE arrests data shows limited focus on violent offenders, DHS report indicates
The statistics found in the document offer the most detailed insight to date into ICE’s operations and appear to contradict the Trump administration’s narrative.
Two injured after gunman takes hostage at Thai school, police say suspect detained
"The perpetrator has been captured," Deputy Superintendent Wichian Soboon told Reuters, adding that two people - a student and a teacher - were wounded in the incident.
Erdogan names controversial prosecutor as new Turkish justice minister
Akin Gurlek was the chief prosecutor behind the crackdown on the Turkish opposition party. His appointment marks the first cabinet shuffle since the last election.
Border Patrol agent heard calling to 'get aggressive' in video of Chicago shooting
The bodycam footage challenges the Trump administration's account, with additional evidence suggesting the agent had bragged about his marksmanship after the shooting.
