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During a NATO summit, President Trump claimed Iran is plotting to assassinate him, while defending his military record and criticising media scepticism.

Graham Platner has suspended his Maine Senate campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations, citing the need to protect the political movement he represents. The allegations remain unproven in court.

President Trump's errors at the 2026 NATO Summit, including confusing Iran with Japan and Zelensky with Putin, have reignited debates about his cognitive health and fitness for office.

Donald Trump faced online ridicule after videos showed him appearing to fall asleep during a NATO summit in Türkiye, overshadowing significant diplomatic discussions.

Former NASA UAP study member Mike Gold says US officials are quietly working to declassify more UFO material and urges investigators to dig into NASA's vast space archives.

Amanda McGonigle, creator of @CatsOnACouch, sues the Trump administration for allegedly violating her First Amendment rights by excluding her from a vice-presidential event due to her satirical posts.

President Trump chose an older Air Force One over a new $400M jet due to security concerns, amid rising tensions with Iran. The decision raises questions about the new aircraft's cost and safety.

A US pastor claims a private UFO briefing warned of future disclosures that could challenge biblical teachings, urging caution against potential spiritual deception.

Video of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan guiding Donald Trump's hand and the US leader apparently dozing during a NATO summit in Ankara has revived fierce speculation about Trump's health and fitness for office.

Scientists studying interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS say its unusual chemical fingerprints suggest it formed around an ancient star system long before the Sun existed.

Arizona pastor Dale Partridge is under fire after preaching that Black people were divinely assigned to subordination and calling for the recolonisation of Africa.

President Trump denied blizzard recovery aid to four Democratic-led states while approving funds for Republican states, sparking allegations of partisan bias in disaster relief decisions.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston, prompting calls for an independent investigation and legal action from Mexico.

France has opened an investigation into racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla against Kylian Mbappé, following Paraguay's World Cup defeat.

Donald Trump's health is questioned again after visible bruises and swelling were noticed during the NATO summit, raising concerns about transparency from the White House regarding his condition.

Thousands of US federal employees express concern over job security after the Trump administration removes civil service protections, reclassifying nearly 8,000 workers under a new policy.

FIFA is investigating alleged racist abuse against streamer IShowSpeed during two World Cup matches involving Argentina, sparking widespread online condemnation and calls for action.

Trump denied $227 million in blizzard aid to four Democratic-led states days after approving relief for Republican states with far smaller damage claims.

A Brown professor says about 50 students used AI to cheat, yet leaders stayed silent. With costs near $100,000 a year, parents are asking what an Ivy League degree proves.

Trump wants the Supreme Court to rehear its birthright citizenship ruling after Texas border billboards advertised birth packages, but no argued case has been reheard since 1965.

Donald Trump's switch from a Qatari gifted Boeing 747 to the older Air Force One during his Turkey visit raises safety concerns amidst US-Iran tensions.

Ohio Representative Max Miller faces abuse allegations from two former partners, prompting scrutiny of Republican accountability and leadership amid growing controversy.

Victor Marx, a Republican candidate for Colorado governor, faces controversy over claims of killing people and military involvement, raising questions about his past and credibility.

Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland has sparked European concerns over sovereignty and security, highlighting tensions in transatlantic relations and questioning the future of US-European alliances.

Meta's AI data centre in Cheyenne, Wyoming, faces criticism after rare bacteria were found in wastewater, leading to new environmental regulations and concerns over AI infrastructure impacts.

The US resumed airstrikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, targeting military sites following Iran's alleged attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

A flight instructor in Argentina jumped from a training aircraft, leaving his student to land the plane alone as her calm response drew widespread praise while authorities continued investigating the incident.

Russia's economy faces strain with fuel shortages and rising inflation, affecting households and businesses amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

President Trump has ordered a halt to US trade with Spain due to its refusal to meet NATO's 5% GDP defence spending target, escalating tensions within the alliance