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CBS News reports top US officials say the military is ready for possible Iran strikes as soon as this weekend, but Trump hasn’t made a final decision; the timeline is fluid as the Pentagon moves assets, Iran negotiates with Washington, and U.S. carrier groups deploy in the region.
Staff at Sandringham are reportedly refusing to work for Prince Andrew after bosses told employees they could opt out if they felt uncomfortable, fueling a revolt as the disgraced royal moves from Windsor to Norfolk amid Epstein-related fallout.
The Louvre unveils a two-tier pricing system that raises standard admission for most non-EU visitors to 32 euros (from 22), aiming to fund renovations and security after strikes and the Crown Jewels heist; some visitors still qualify for free admission, while unions criticize the move as limiting access to culture amid ongoing labor actions.
Thousands of nurses walked off the job at several major New York City hospitals, disrupting patient care as unions press for better pay and conditions and hospital administrations scramble to ensure staffing levels.
The US military conducted strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking, killing five people, amid ongoing operations against narcotics smuggling in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, raising legal and ethical questions about the methods used.
Under President Trump, US military activity surged globally with strikes in Somalia, Iraq, Yemen, Iran, the Caribbean, Syria, Nigeria, and Venezuela, aiming to combat terrorism, Iran's nuclear program, drug cartels, and protect US interests, framing these actions as part of a strategy of 'peace through strength.'
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of strikes on Russian territory, targeting an oil terminal, pipelines, ships, and military assets, as part of an effort to disrupt Russia's war capabilities and undermine its negotiating position, while Russia continued targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure amidst ongoing conflict.
The US military conducted strikes on three vessels in the Pacific accused of drug trafficking, resulting in eight deaths, amid a broader campaign against narco-trafficking and tensions with Venezuela over sanctions and resource control.
The US military conducted strikes on three vessels in the Eastern Pacific suspected of drug trafficking, killing eight men, as part of an escalating campaign under the Trump administration to combat narcotics, raising legal and ethical questions about the use of force.
The US military conducted strikes on three alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 8 people, as part of Operation Southern Spear aimed at curbing narcotics trafficking, amid ongoing debates over the legality and oversight of these actions.
Teachers unions across California are considering strikes due to ongoing contract disputes over pay, benefits, and classroom conditions, inspired by recent successful strikes and coordinated campaigns, with several districts, including Los Angeles and Sacramento, facing potential walkouts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated he did not see survivors after a U.S. strike on a drug vessel, amid ongoing controversy over the legality and transparency of the military's actions against alleged narco-terrorists in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, with the U.S. continuing its aggressive campaign.
President Trump downplayed the threat to Venezuelan airspace amid US military actions in the Caribbean, including deploying Navy ships and conducting strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking, amid concerns over legality and regional stability.
The US military conducted two strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific, killing six people, as part of a broader campaign to combat drug smuggling, with the administration claiming the authority to target and kill individuals linked to cartels without judicial review.
The US Senate narrowly blocked a Democratic resolution to require congressional approval for military strikes in Venezuela, allowing President Trump to continue his unrestrained military actions against drug cartels and the Venezuelan government, amid ongoing debates over legal justifications and escalating tensions in the region.