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Federal Appeals Court Says California Open-Carry Ban Is Unconstitutional
The New York Times - 3 Jan 2026 04:03
A Ninth Circuit panel said the ban ran afoul of a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that required courts to evaluate gun laws based on the countrys historical tradition of firearm regulation.
Trump vs Epstein: Did Real Estate Deal 'Screw' Friendship Before Pedophile Scandal?
IBTimes - 3 Jan 2026 14:14
As Epstein files draw attention, questions resurface about whether a Palm Beach property deal ended his friendship with Trump.
Trumps Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
The New York Times - 3 Jan 2026 13:27
We know that Mr. Trumps warmongering violates the law.
Iran threatens Trump after 'locked and loaded' warning
Sky News - 3 Jan 2026 00:43
Donald Trump has been threatened with a "swift, decisive and comprehensive" response by Iran if the US intervenes following growing unrest in the country, with at least 10 people killed and dozens of arrests, acc...
Epstein disclosures raise key question: why wasnt he stopped earlier?
The Guardian - 3 Jan 2026 14:00
New documents reveal numerous missed opportunities as experts and victims condemn US authorities failuresOver the course of two decades, Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly appeared on law enforcements radar for sexual misconduct...
Why Trump's removal of Maduro is unprecedented - and what it means for the world
Sky News - 3 Jan 2026 12:08
Donald Trump's removal of Nicolas Maduro as leader of Venezuela is completely unprecedented.
Officer committed misconduct over mushroom foraging report
BBC - 3 Jan 2026 03:26
Former PC Christopher Vickers was found to have committed gross misconduct over how he issued and recorded a community resolution report.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia makes biggest battleground gains since first year of war, analysis shows
The Guardian - 3 Jan 2026 02:31
Russian army captured more Ukrainian territory in 2025 than previous two years combined; Zelenskyy names new top aide. What we know on day 1,410Russias battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, ...
Mamdani Creates Office to Encourage Public Participation in Government
The New York Times - 3 Jan 2026 01:36
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York said he hoped to reach communities that had been left out of the process.
Women Horrified After Elon Musk's Grok AI Stripped Them Naked at the Prompt of Strangers
IBTimes - 3 Jan 2026 00:45
Many women said they felt 'dehumanised' after finding explicit photos of themselves trending on social media without their knowledge.
Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico
BBC - 3 Jan 2026 00:44
The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.
America Under Trump Already Hit by Three Mass Shootings as 2026 Starts
IBTimes - 3 Jan 2026 16:31
America enters 2026 with three mass shootings in Mississippi, Texas and Dallas, highlighting the ongoing gun violence crisis and renewed debate over public safety and policy under Donald Trump's political return.
Berlin power outage hits 45,000 homes after suspected arson attack
The Guardian - 3 Jan 2026 16:31
Damage to cables means tens of thousands will be without electricity until Thursday amid freezing temperaturesTens of thousands of homes in Berlin will be without electricity until Thursday as authorities struggle to rep...
Maduro Toppled: What Trump's Shock Venezuela Strike Means and Why America Moved Now
IBTimes - 3 Jan 2026 13:25
Trump says US forces captured and removed Venezuela's Maduro in a dramatic strike, reviving fears of US intervention across Latin America.
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
Boston - 3 Jan 2026 12:41
The legal authority for the strike - and whether Trump consulted Congress beforehand - was not immediately clear. The post US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country appeared ...
Why has US attacked Caracas and captured Venezuelas president?
The Guardian - 3 Jan 2026 12:02
Trumps unprecedented capture of Nicolás Maduro follows months of military campaign and years of strained relationship US attacks Venezuela - live updatesOvernight on Friday, the US carried out airstrikes across Venezuel...
The secret to being happy in 2026? Its far, far simpler than you think
The Guardian - 3 Jan 2026 06:00
Stop stressing about selfimprovement or waiting until youre on top of everything. This year give yourself permission to prioritise pleasureI have a proposal to make: 2026 should be the year thatyou spend more time doing ...
Russia Looking For Trump to Legitimise Claims on Vladimir Putin's Home Assault
IBTimes - 3 Jan 2026 00:15
The Kremlin is looking to legitimise its accusation of Ukraine launching drone strikes on Putin's residence despite Kyiv and the CIA informing Trump that the claims are false.
North Korea has fired ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan
The Guardian - 3 Jan 2026 23:51
South Koreas military report projectile launch, which follows Kim Jong-un calling for doubling of output of tactical guided weaponsNorth Korea has fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, according t...
RAF carries out strikes against IS underground facility in Syria
Sky News - 3 Jan 2026 23:46
British forces have bombed a suspected weapons stockpile previously used by IslamicState in Syria.
Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
BBC - 3 Jan 2026 23:42
An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.
Inside Operation Absolute Resolve, the U.S. Effort to Capture Maduro
The New York Times - 3 Jan 2026 23:31
The tactically precise operation successfully extracted Mr. Maduro with no loss of American life, a result heralded by President Trump amid larger questions about the legality and rationale for the U.S. actions in Venezu...