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A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, allowing her to stay in her role while challenging the firing in court. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted Cook a preliminary injunction on Tuesday. This prevents her removal as the legal dispute unfolds. Judge Jia Cobb said Cook is likely to succeed in her lawsuit, which seeks to overturn Trump’s dismissal. Trump announced he was firing Cook on August 25, citing allegations that she committed mortgage fraud on two properties purchased in 2021. The claims, raised by one…

Venezuela gave Donald Trump $500,000 before he became president. This donation came from the government of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader, through the state-owned oil company PdVSA and its U.S. branch, CITGO. The money, worth nearly $670,000 today, went to Trump’s first inaugural committee in 2016. At the time, Trump had not yet taken harsh actions against Venezuela. He had not authorized military strikes, ordered sanctions, or targeted Venezuelan civilians. For the inauguration, the funds helped finance lavish events. In fact, the inaugural committee raised so much money that $26 million was left over. This surplus paid an event planning company…

Apple will debut its slimmest iPhone during Tuesday’s “awe-dropping” product event at its Cupertino headquarters. The iPhone 17 lineup includes standard, Pro, Pro Max, and a new model called iPhone Air, Apple’s lightest flagship yet. The company will also reveal the Apple Watch series 11 and updated AirPods, possibly featuring live translation capabilities. Apple plans to announce launch dates for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, alongside tariff concerns that could raise device prices. CEO Tim Cook has reduced risk by shifting production to India and accelerating US shipments before tariffs take effect. Observers await updates on Apple Intelligence, including Siri’s…

Israeli forces attacked Hamas leadership in Doha on Tuesday, targeting senior officials in operation “Summit of Fire.” Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office confirmed Israel independently planned and executed the strike, taking full responsibility for the action. Eyewitnesses reported multiple explosions and smoke rising over the Katara district in northern Doha. Casualty Reports Remain Unclear Initial unconfirmed reports suggested all four Hamas Political Bureau members were killed or missing. Qatari authorities said no deaths had been confirmed but acknowledged residential buildings housing Hamas officials were struck. The Qatari Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, calling it reckless, and launched top-level investigations immediately. Regional…

Authorities have charged Frédéric Péchier with poisoning 30 patients at Besançon clinics from 2008 to 2017. Twelve patients died. Investigators focused on Péchier after Sandra Simard suffered cardiac arrest during routine surgery. They found a lethal potassium dose in her anaesthesia bag. Alleged Tampering with Medical Supplies Prosecutors claim Péchier contaminated infusion pouches to sabotage colleagues and then assisted during resuscitations. They say he “always had a solution.” Péchier, a father of three, denies all charges. Victims ranged from 4 to 89 years old. His defence vows to prove his innocence. Trial Presents Major Challenges The trial, running until December,…

Volkswagen says it is close to striking a tariff deal with the US after Donald Trump’s import levies cost the company billions. CEO Oliver Blume said the 27.5% tariffs on European cars and parts, imposed in April, have hit the group’s balance sheet by “several billion euros” this year. While the US has agreed to cut the rate to 15%, Blume warned it would still “be a burden” on Europe’s largest carmaker, which owns Audi, Seat and Porsche. VW is pushing for a separate deal by pledging “massive” US investment, potentially including local Audi production and exports from American plants.…

US President Donald Trump warned Hamas on Sunday to accept a US-brokered ceasefire, claiming Israel already agreed. He posted on Truth Social: “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” US Proposal Offers Hostage Exchange US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff reportedly delivered the proposal to Hamas. The deal promises US support to end Israel’s military operations if Hamas releases all hostages immediately. Israel would then free up to 3,000 Palestinian prisoners. Hostages Remain, Pressure Mounts Officials report 48 hostages remain in Gaza, with only about 20…

This Sunday, September 7, Europe will witness a rare spectacle in the night sky: a blood-red full moon during the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022. For 82 minutes, the Earth will block sunlight from reaching the moon, leaving only refracted red light to paint its surface. Throughout history, blood moons have been surrounded by myths. Ancient cultures often saw them as ominous signs of war, death or disaster. Others, such as the Batammaliba in West Africa, interpreted them as a call for peace and reconciliation. Today, astronomy and astrology view the phenomenon differently. Scientists like Dr Florian Freistetter stress…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused Vladimir Putin’s invitation to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. He told ABC News he cannot visit “the capital of this terrorist” while Ukraine faces daily missile strikes. Zelenskyy insisted that Putin should travel to Kyiv instead. Trump Pushes Talks Amid Russian Conditions U.S. President Donald Trump has urged direct meetings between the two leaders. He said a bilateral or trilateral summit was a main goal of his Alaska meeting with Putin. Trump later added that Putin and Zelenskyy would meet after the Ukrainian president visits Washington and consults European leaders. Moscow, however, added conditions…

Max Verstappen delivered a stunning performance to take pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, edging out Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a fiercely contested qualifying session at Monza. The Red Bull driver set the fastest lap in Formula 1 history with a 1:18.792, averaging more than 164mph, to claim his fifth pole of the season. The result marks a major turnaround for Verstappen and his team, who struggled badly at Monza last year and have been outpaced by McLaren for much of 2024. Ferrari also showed promise at their home race, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualifying…