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Mass shooting at Swedish adult education school under investigation
Swedish police are investigating a mass shooting at a school in Örebro Tuesday, Feb. 4, about 125 miles west of Stockholm. Authorities say at least five people were shot, but details on their conditions have not been released. Officials have warned that “the danger is not over” as law enforcement continues operations in the area.… -
Israeli forces demolish buildings in West Bank operations, at least 25 killed
Israeli forces intensified military operations in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, demolishing 23 buildings that the military says were used by militants. Israeli officials reported the structures contained weapons, explosives labs and observation posts. Footage from the area shows large explosions and thick smoke rising over the densely populated camp. The… -
Los Angeles protests over ICE raids shut down 101 freeway
Thousands of demonstrators hit the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2, to protest recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and deportations under the Trump administration. The protest escalated as crowds moved onto the 101 freeway, shutting down traffic for hours and causing major congestion throughout downtown. The demonstration began on Olvera Street… -
Nearly 100 US Special Forces vets hired to operate key checkpoints in Gaza
A U.S.-based security firm has hired nearly 100 former U.S. Special Forces personnel to help operate a key checkpoint in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The North Carolina-based UG Solutions, founded in 2023, is leading the effort, offering a daily rate of at least $1,100 with an upfront $10,000 advance for hired personnel, according to… -
Canada adds Black Hawks to secure border after Trump’s tariff threats
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have launched Black Hawk helicopter patrols to enhance security along the U.S.-Canada border, providing rapid response capabilities for illegal crossings, human trafficking and drug smuggling. The patrols began earlier this week and now cover Alberta, Quebec and Manitoba. RCMP officials said the helicopters will monitor all illegal border activity,… -
Quran-burning protester shot dead in Sweden
A man who gained international attention for burning copies of the Quran in Sweden has been shot and killed. A Swedish judge confirmed the death of Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man whose protests led to widespread demonstrations in Muslim-majority countries. Momika fatally shot in apartment near Stockholm Authorities said Momika was shot the night of… -
DIA pauses cultural, historical observances after Trump DEI order
The Defense Intelligence Agency suspended its observance of several cultural and historical events following President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government. The directive pauses all activities related to special emphasis programs and employee affinity groups within the DIA. A memo obtained by The Associated Press outlines the… -
Suspected Hezbollah weapons convoy destroyed by IDF airstrike in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out an airstrike on a Hezbollah weapons convoy in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Jan. 28, targeting a truck and other vehicles suspected of transporting arms. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 14 people were wounded in the strike, which took place in the village of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, about 7… -
F-35 fighter jet crashes in Alaska, pilot ejects safely: Video
A U.S. Air Force pilot is recovering after safely ejecting from an F-35 fighter jet that crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. The crash occurred Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 12:49 p.m. local time as the aircraft attempted to land. Col. Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, said… -
Denmark unveils $2 billion Arctic defense plan after Trump threats
Denmark announced a $2 billion investment to strengthen its defense capabilities in the Arctic, citing growing security challenges in the region. The plan includes new ships, drones and enhanced satellite capabilities to address evolving threats in collaboration with Greenland and the Faroe Islands. What is included in Denmark’s Arctic defense plan? Defense Minister Troels Lund… -
Trump executive order pushes for Iron Dome-style protection in US
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to develop a U.S. missile defense system modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome, calling it a top national security priority. The initiative seeks to establish a “next-generation missile defense shield” to counter advanced threats from Russia, China and North Korea. What will the missile defense plan include? The executive… -
New airstrip on Yemeni island spurs speculation near critical trade route
A newly constructed airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, part of Yemen’s remote Socotra Archipelago, is nearing completion, according to satellite imagery analyzed by The Associated Press. Located near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, a critical maritime trade route, the runway has drawn attention for its potential strategic significance in a region plagued by… -
Biden commutes nearly 2,500 sentences, targets drug sentencing disparities
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, setting a new record for individual clemency actions by a U.S. president. The announcement came just three days before the end of his term, underscoring his focus on addressing disparities in the criminal justice system. The clemency actions targeted sentencing…
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