Trump says US should ‘re-examine’ all Afghan refugees after suspect named in national guard shooting | First Thing

A 31-year-old man has been arrested at Manchester Airport on suspicion of plotting a terror attack related to a recent assault on a synagogue in the area. The arrest occurred after he arrived on an inbound flight, and he is currently in custody for questioning by police. This incident follows a violent attack on the Heaton Park synagogue that resulted in fatalities and injuries during a significant Jewish holiday.

A shooting incident occurred near the White House in Washington, D.C., resulting in two members of the National Guard being critically injured. The suspect has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the United States in September 2021 following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Authorities confirmed that Lakanwal was taken into custody after the targeted attack.

US President Donald Trump has reiterated claims of human rights abuses against Afrikaners in South Africa, suggesting he may ban the country from the 2026 G20 summit. This follows his previous decision to revoke South Africa's invitation to the upcoming G20 summit, citing allegations of a supposed genocide against the Afrikaner community.

Two members of the National Guard were critically injured in a targeted shooting incident near the White House in Washington, DC. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in September 2021, has been taken into custody following the attack.

The Danish government has established a 'night watch' within its foreign ministry to monitor the statements and activities of U.S. President Donald Trump following his controversial remarks about acquiring Greenland. This initiative begins at 5 PM local time and culminates in a report by 7 AM, aimed at keeping Danish officials informed during the night hours.

Donald Trump has proposed an 'enlarged and rebuilt' Alcatraz prison, raising concerns among Indigenous activists regarding the potential impact on their Thanksgiving ceremonies traditionally held at the site.

The recent acquittal of a convict in the 2006 Nithari killings, where multiple women and children were murdered and dismembered, has sparked outrage in India, highlighting significant flaws in the judicial system. This case, which has haunted the community for nearly two decades, raises serious questions about the effectiveness of legal proceedings and the pursuit of justice for victims' families.