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US President Donald Trump plans to temporarily increase beef import quotas to lower ground beef prices. The initiative has sparked backlash from American cattle ranchers and members of his own party.

Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle US government allegations that its pharmacies illegally filled thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.

More than 370 residents were evacuated following the strike on a warehouse in the Bucha district, 50 residential buildings were damaged, and a large fire spread to homes and a restaurant. Volodymyr Zelensky announced the opening of an investigation into suspected negligence: "It is forbidden to store ammunition near residential areas." In Russia, reports simultaneously emerged of deaths in...

They are protected by law and considered one of the symbols of wild nature in the USA, but thousands of wild horses have been sold in the last year to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico. The demand for horse meat outside the USA and the attempt to reduce the spreading population have led unscrupulous traders to bypass guidelines and embark on a mass liquidation operation.

Former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez has been ordered to pay over $172,000 for using inside information to bet on the speeches of US President Donald Trump.

The Pentagon is considering opposing British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands if Andy Burnham's government does not increase defense spending as required by NATO members. A senior US official who spoke to the Telegraph claimed that the option is on the table. An internal memo leaked last April first revealed the idea of using the Falklands as a diplomatic lever.

A suspicious square bulge under the US President's suit has sparked an online storm. Alongside theories about unapproved medical equipment, a senior cardiologist warns that the 80-year-old "does not look good" and demands immediate disclosure of data.

Six months into the war, a hard core of generals and clerics has formed in Iran, declaring they are prepared for a prolonged conflict. The younger Khamenei, who has yet to appear in public, has surrounded himself with veteran allies and returned those who previously led the suppression of protests to senior positions. Trump promised "regime change" and got extremists: this is what the new...

According to Arab media, the office of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has received reports warning of the impact of rising prices on public sentiment in Egypt. Consequently, there are reports of a possible dismissal of the government led by Mostafa Madbouly in an attempt to appease the public.

The incident occurred at three in the afternoon in Manhattan. Rescue teams managed to reach the man, extinguish the fire, and transport him in stable condition to the hospital. The New York Police Department has opened an investigation, and at this stage, there are no findings linking the man to the company.

The largest Muslim-American organization in the US released a school guide justifying the 9/11 attacks due to 'US support for Israel' and recommending Osama bin Laden's antisemitic manifesto. The Jewish community was outraged: 'This is not inclusion - this is dangerous propaganda.'

The necklace, weighing 200 carats and set with 673 diamonds, previously belonged to the Egyptian royal family and was on loan to the city's Museum of Arts. Local police investigators believe the robbers were hired by a criminal gang. At this stage, there are no leads to locate them, even though they carried out the robbery in front of witnesses.

About two weeks after the attack at the synagogue in Manhattan, Kathy Hochul pledged to increase security ahead of the High Holy Days. Against the backdrop of her criticism of City Council member Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric, she clarified: "There is no place for hate in New York. I am here for you."

Judge Noel Wise ruled that the US administration cannot revoke visas or initiate deportation proceedings against foreign students based on their political speech. The ruling follows policies implemented after the arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil.

Former Pink Floyd star Roger Waters, Nobel Prize-winning author Annie Ernaux, actor Guy Pearce, and over 200 international artists have signed a letter to the Venice Biennale and the Venice Film Festival, calling on the cultural events to take "concrete steps" against what they describe as the "Palestinian genocide."

Oyo Nyimba was crowned King of the Kingdom of Toro in 1995 after his father's death, when he was only 3 years old. In Uganda, there are traditional kingdoms whose political power is symbolic, but their cultural and social influence is significant. Will there be an heir to the royal house?

According to NBC, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has discussed the possibility of a 2028 presidential run with associates. While no official decision has been made, his recent political activities in key states have sparked significant speculation.

The US President announced that Washington and Caracas signed an agreement that will grant Americans, according to him, control over most of the more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela. Trump claimed that the deal will more than double US oil reserves and lead to a significant decrease in fuel prices.

The military judge ruled that the pressure exerted by the CIA on Khalid Sheikh Mohammed continued during FBI interrogations at Guantanamo. Mohammed was captured in 2003 and interrogated in secret CIA prisons, where he underwent 163 rounds of waterboarding. The prosecution presented the confessions as the central evidence in the case, and is now considering appealing the decision.

The British activist, who was close to Steve Bannon and previously served as Kanye West's campaign manager, was arrested at an airport in Louisiana and is being held at an immigration facility. The circumstances remain unclear.

30 out of 47 members of the caucus, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, called on the Israeli government to immediately cancel tenders for construction in Judea and Samaria. The senators called on the Trump administration to consider targeted sanctions: "The move will harm the two-state solution."

Inflation is soaring, basic commodities are already hard to obtain, and fuel prices may also rise. Iran does not shy away from any means when it comes to suppressing protests and has already killed tens of thousands, but Ismail from Tehran told The New York Times that an economic uprising "cannot be stopped." Testimonies from the crisis, the regime's sense of pride: "They are convinced they have...

The Supreme Leader of Iran has called on officials to avoid statements that could harm public morale and deepen internal divisions. He also demanded that the government focus on tackling inflation, unemployment, and the cost of living, while advocating for a reduction in the use of the dollar within the Iranian economy.

The US Treasury Department is working to deny an Egyptian bank in the UAE access to the US financial system after it allegedly transferred $1.8 billion for Iran's "shadow banking" networks. Simultaneously, sanctions were imposed on an Iranian bank manager and a Hong Kong company.

The defendants pleaded guilty in court to destroying property by arson, after causing gas canisters to explode in ambulances belonging to the 'Hatzala' organization in the Golders Green neighborhood. The prosecutor noted at a previous hearing that there is evidence that this was a planned attack against the Jewish community, but the arson was not defined as a terrorist incident.

Five Sydney Swans players have been suspended until the end of the season following a wild night at a Melbourne hotel. Reports indicate that strippers were invited to the room and players paid to snort drugs off their bodies. Victoria Police is investigating allegations of sexual assault.

A Chinese court has handed down a suspended death sentence to a former party secretary convicted of bribery and corruption. The case is causing a stir in the country and signals an escalation in the government's anti-corruption campaign.

King Haakon VIII was crowned today (Friday) following the death of his father, Harald V. The new 53-year-old monarch faces a complex task of stabilizing the Scandinavian monarchy and restoring the popularity of the royal family, which has suffered a severe blow in recent years.

Members of Stukas Sur, a hooligan firm historically associated with Sevilla, attempted to clear tent camps and threw migrants' belongings into the sea.

King of Norway Harald V passed away today, Friday, at the age of 89. The royal house had previously reported his hospitalization in Oslo in critical condition due to severe hemolytic anemia. The King had been receiving medical care since August 17, following a bacterial blood infection.

According to American intelligence assessments, Russian President Vladimir Putin views the US as weakened, seeing an opportunity to expand operations against European allies. Amid this, the CIA Director visited Moscow on a secret mission.

Devastating floods on the border have created a massive lake, equivalent to 1,200 Olympic swimming pools, which threatens to burst and endanger rescue operations. Rain continues to destabilize the mountain terrain. China has deployed an engineering team to assess the situation as the search for missing persons continues.

Against the backdrop of US preparations to increase security around synagogues and Jewish communities ahead of the High Holy Days, a senior State Department official tells Walla that Washington is calling on governments around the world to act to protect Jews: 'The toxic hatred that is antisemitism is rising globally, the Trump administration is fighting it.'

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in a Florida court on Thursday and demanded to be released from custody to fight their extradition process to the UK. The two, who face serious charges of rape and human trafficking, harshly criticized the detention conditions in the United States.

Anne Marie Fahey was 30 years old, worked in the Delaware governor's office, and was trying to put her affair with Thomas Capano, a married lawyer, behind her. In her diary, she described Capano as a jealous, controlling, and manipulative man, but even after repeated attempts to end the relationship, he would not let her go. In June 1996, she disappeared after going out to dinner with him in...

Two robbers entered the Munch Museum in Norway and stole 'The Scream' - one of the most famous paintings in the world. The police caught the robbers, but they refused to reveal where the painting was. Only after two years was it discovered under a mattress in an abandoned bus, and then it turned out: the entire purpose of the robbery was to occupy the Norwegian police. The podcast 'Digging...

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased 6,000 pairs of gloves capable of delivering an electric shock. The gloves will assist officers in the field in subduing detainees and protesters who resist arrest.

Avishai Alon, a former Amazon and Microsoft engineer and AI entrepreneur, was transferred to immigration authorities following his parole. According to authorities, he is an illegal alien in the US.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked a storm after posting a message of sorrow following the death of Clarence Woodward, a detainee held at Rikers Island awaiting trial for murder. Mamdani sent condolences to his family and promised to investigate the circumstances of the incident, but his words drew sharp criticism from conservatives and the victim's family, who noted that Woodward was...

A preliminary report released Thursday details an August 4 incident where US President Donald Trump's helicopter and a passenger plane came dangerously close in the Washington area. Due to communication issues, air traffic controllers did not receive timely notice of the "Marine One" takeoff and cleared a commercial flight to depart from Reagan Airport simultaneously.