Author: Lester Holt

Trump attorney general nominee debate intensified on Monday after US President Donald Trump formally nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as the country’s top law enforcement official. Donald Trump announced that Todd Blanche will be nominated as attorney general, a move that places one of his closest legal allies at the center of the US justice system pending Senate confirmation. Blanche has been serving in an acting capacity since April, after Trump removed former attorney general Pam Bondi. The nomination now moves to the Senate, where Republicans hold a majority but where scrutiny of Blanche’s record is…

A long running Werrington Fields fence dispute in Peterborough has reached a turning point after work began on fencing off a field once shared between a school and the local community. Campaigners say they have now “lost the key battle” after more than six years of opposition. The Save the Werrington Fields group has been fighting plans to fence part of the land next to Ken Stimpson Academy since 2019. The group argued that the field should remain open for public use, as it has been shared between students and local residents for many years. However, the school has maintained…

Golden Tempo delivered another big victory in the Belmont Stakes 2026, adding to an already impressive season after also winning the Kentucky Derby earlier this year. With jockey Jose Ortiz on board, the horse powered down the final stretch to secure a strong finish at Saratoga Race Course. The race took place at Saratoga Race Course in New York, where the Belmont Stakes has been held temporarily while Belmont Park undergoes redevelopment. The historic event continues to draw large crowds despite the location change. Golden Tempo finished the 1¼-mile race in 2:03.49, holding off late pressure from Commandment, who finished…

The Congo Ebola Outbreak is raising concerns among global health experts as the number of infections continues to grow in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Health authorities are working to contain the spread of the virus while monitoring the risk of further transmission within the region and beyond. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency in mid-May after cases increased rapidly in affected communities. Since then, hundreds of confirmed infections and dozens of deaths have been reported. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo species of the Ebola virus, a less common strain that has caused only…

A Los Angeles County court has granted a temporary restraining order to pop star Sabrina Carpenter after she alleged that a man repeatedly stalked her and attempted to enter her home. The order was issued on Monday and requires 31-year-old William Applegate to remain at least 100 yards away from Carpenter, her sister Sarah Carpenter, and Sarah’s partner, who also live at the property in the Hollywood Hills. Court records show that Carpenter filed a request for a civil harassment restraining order on Friday. In her filing, she alleged that Applegate engaged in stalking behavior that escalated over several weeks…

A 17-year-old boy has been hospitalized after a shark attack off the coast of Texas near Galveston, in a serious boating incident that required emergency rescue support from authorities. The incident happened on Monday afternoon at around 3:15 p.m. local time when the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency report about a teenager who had been bitten by a shark while out at sea. The U.S. Coast Guard United States Coast Guard was contacted to assist with the medical emergency after the situation escalated on board a boat carrying the teen, his father, and another person. Reports from local…

The role of global soft power leaders is drawing new attention as figures like kings, popes, and religious leaders increasingly influence political discussions without directly entering politics. Recent events involving King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV have highlighted how symbolic leaders continue shaping international debates during a time of rising political division and nationalism. King Charles recently attracted major attention during a state visit to the United States. His appearance before Congress and meetings with American leaders were widely viewed as a diplomatic success for the United Kingdom. Observers described the visit as an example of modern soft power…

Officials from the United States and Iran say a possible agreement to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is moving closer to completion. President Donald Trump said that a deal has been “largely negotiated,” though final details are still being discussed. The announcement comes after weeks of fragile ceasefire conditions and ongoing diplomatic talks. The statement was shared on the social media platform Truth Social. In it, the Donald Trump said discussions had reached an advanced stage involving multiple countries. He described a recent call with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt, and the United…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi during a four day visit focused on energy security, trade relations and global geopolitical tensions. The Rubio Modi meeting comes at a time when both countries are trying to adjust their economic and strategic ties amid rising instability in global energy markets. Rubio arrived in Kolkata before travelling to New Delhi for talks with Modi. He is also scheduled to visit Jaipur and Agra as part of his official trip. During the meeting, US officials said Rubio extended an invitation for Modi to visit the White…

Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive migrants deported from the United States as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration and expands third-country deportation agreements. A charter flight carrying nine West African migrants arrived at the country’s international airport near Freetown on Wednesday morning. The deportees included seven men and two women. According to officials, five of the migrants came from Ghana, while two were from Guinea. One migrant each came from Nigeria and Senegal. Witnesses at the airport said the group appeared distressed after arriving. Reports also stated that one deportee resisted leaving…