US launches strike on alleged drug boat

A former high-level Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) official is facing federal charges for allegedly assisting a Mexican cartel in distributing cocaine across the United States and offering to launder millions of dollars for the organization, according to federal prosecutors. This serious allegation raises concerns about corruption within law enforcement agencies tasked with combating drug trafficking.

England has been drawn into Group L for the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Croatia, Panama, and Ghana, marking a rematch against Croatia from the 2018 semi-finals. The matches will take place across various cities in the US and Toronto, with specific venues and kick-off times to be announced soon.

Two unarmed men who survived a U.S. airstrike on a suspected drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean clung to wreckage for an hour before being killed in a second strike, as shown in footage presented to U.S. senators. The men were shirtless and appeared unaware of the situation, raising serious concerns about the legality and ethics of the military operation.

Tesla has introduced a lower-priced version of its Model 3 in Europe, aiming to boost sales following a backlash against CEO Elon Musk's association with Donald Trump and a decline in electric vehicle demand.

An earthquake alert that instructed people in the US to 'drop, cover, hold on' was issued on Thursday but was later confirmed to be a false alarm. The alert caused confusion and concern among the public as it buzzed on phones across the nation.

On November 26, 2025, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, allegedly carried out a shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C., critically injuring two members of the West Virginia National Guard. The incident has raised questions about how Lakanwal, who passed security reviews during his entry into the U.S. and asylum processes, became radicalized.

Donald Trump's World Cup supremo stated that the president is committed to ensuring the safety of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that he 'never rules anything out' in this regard. This statement was made during an interview with Sky News, highlighting the administration's proactive stance on security measures for the tournament.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for illegally supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry shortly before his death in 2023. This case marks a significant legal outcome in the ongoing investigation surrounding the circumstances of Perry's passing, as he was known to have struggled with substance use and mental health issues.