Carney heads to Washington to meet Trump, Sheinbaum at FIFA draw

Representative Ilhan Omar responded to President Donald Trump's recent derogatory remarks, in which he referred to Somali Americans as 'garbage' and suggested they should leave the U.S. Omar stated that Trump's comments reflect his awareness of his failures and are rooted in bigotry towards her community.

The US National Security Strategy, signed by Donald Trump, warns of a potential 'civilisational erasure' in Europe due to migration and EU integration, advocating for the cultivation of resistance against these trends. The document explicitly supports far-right parties in Europe, reflecting a significant shift in US foreign policy towards the continent.

Brian Cole Jr., a 30-year-old from Virginia, is set to make his first appearance in federal court following his arrest for allegedly planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington DC on January 5, 2021, just before the Capitol riot. He faces two charges related to this incident, which could result in a prison sentence of up to 20 years if convicted.

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been fined €120 million by the European Commission for breaching new EU digital laws, including issues related to deceptive verification badges and advertising transparency. This ruling marks a significant enforcement action under the EU's updated regulatory framework.

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.

Reporting from Arizona during a severe heatwave, temperatures in Phoenix reached over 43C (110F) for 13 consecutive days, highlighting the growing issue of heat-related fatalities. Coroners struggle to agree on how to accurately count these deaths, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities. The dismantling of climate investments exacerbates these risks.

Recent actions by President Donald Trump indicate a potential military escalation against Venezuela, particularly targeting the regime of Nicolás Maduro. Trump has declared Venezuelan airspace closed and has authorized military strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean, raising concerns about the legality and humanitarian implications of such actions.

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a new congressional map for Texas that favors Republican candidates in the upcoming 2026 elections, impacting the March primaries. This ruling allows Texas to implement a redistricting plan that could significantly alter the political landscape in the state.