President Biden vows to respond after a drone strike kills three U.S. soldiers at a small American base near the Jordan-Syria border. An Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for the attack. Learn more about this group and its connections to Iran.
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with the murder of his father after beheading him and posting a video on YouTube. The incident took place in Middletown Township, Bucks County.
Russia and Ukraine have successfully conducted a prisoner swap, marking the first exchange since the crash of a Russian plane that was claimed to have 65 prisoners of war on board. Russia's military confirmed that each side received 195 soldiers in the swap, while Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that 207 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians were returned. However, Kyiv has raised doubts about Moscow's assertion that Ukrainian prisoners were aboard the plane that was shot down by Ukraine. Investigations are ongoing on the downing of the plane, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that it was hit by an American Patriot system. The released individuals will receive medical and psychological assistance as they are transported to Moscow for treatment and rehabilitation.
A series of potent atmospheric river storms is hitting California, bringing heavy rain and flooding across the state.
Iran has issued a warning to the US, stating that if it strikes directly on Iranian soil, Tehran will retaliate by targeting American assets in the Middle East. The Iranian regime is anxiously awaiting Joe Biden's response to the death of three US servicemen, which Washington attributes to a Tehran-backed militia in Syria. As tensions escalate, Iranian media is openly speculating on possible reprisals. The Iranian government has also summoned the British ambassador to demand an end to the UK's allegations of Iranian intimidation against dissidents in the country.
A man in Ohio has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for firebombing a church that was planning to host drag shows. Aimenn D. Penny pleaded guilty to violating the Church Arson Prevention Act and malicious use of explosive materials. He admitted to attempting to burn down the Community Church of Chesterland because it planned to support the LGBTQI+ community. Penny was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland has endorsed a deal to return to power-sharing government after nearly two years of boycott. The leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, stated that the deal is subject to new legislation being passed in parliament and final agreement on a timetable. However, there was criticism from some within the party who opposed the deal during an executive meeting. The specific details of the deal have not yet been published, but Sir Jeffrey expressed confidence in the progress made.
A South Carolina judge has denied Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial after his defense team accused a court clerk of tampering with a jury.