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2 Dead as Toronto Festival Shooting Rattles City Safety
Two men were killed and four wounded near Salsa on St. Clair, raising hard questions about policing Toronto’s packed street festivals.

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Sets Off 2028 Power War
Sara Duterte is recasting impeachment as persecution, turning the Senate trial into an early fight for the 2028 presidency.

Democrats Pressure Graham Platner Toward Maine Senate Exit
Democrats are pressing Graham Platner to quit as an allegation turns a Maine Senate pickup chance into a liability test.

Court Cuts Marine Le Pen Election Ban, Revives 2027 Bid
A shortened ban puts Marine Le Pen back in the 2027 race, but her conviction and ankle tag could define the campaign.

Toronto Shooting Leaves 2 Dead as Shooter Escapes Festival
Two people are dead and four are injured after gunfire near Salsa on St Clair. The shooter remains at large.

Dead Suspect Blows Open Monaco Bombing Case in Ukraine
A Monaco bombing suspect is dead in Ukraine, and two arrests have turned the case into a test of trust between investigators.

Ex-NATO Chief Slams Starmer's Military Spending Plan
George Robertson says Starmer's defence cash won't match the threat timetable, turning Labour's review into a credibility test.

Suspect on Run After Toronto Festival Shooting Kills 2
At least two people were killed and four wounded at Salsa on St Clair, with Toronto police still searching for whoever opened fire.

Death Threats Stalk Judge in India Cow Vigilante Case
A judge jailed 14 cow vigilantes for lynching Nazir Ahmad. The backlash turned into death threats aimed at her Muslim identity.

Remains Discovery Triggers Jana Armstrong Murder Charge
Police charged a 48-year-old man with murder after remains believed to be Jana Armstrong's were found near Toowoomba.

Trump Loses as US Housing Law Takes Effect Without Him
Trump refused to sign the US housing law, but it took effect anyway, putting housing supply at the center of the affordability fight.

Missouri Flooding Traps 200 Campers in Black Hawk Rescue
Missouri floods stranded 200-plus campers and staff, forcing Black Hawk airlifts after roads washed out near Lesterville.