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At least eighteen people, including 3 children, were killed, and several were injured after Russia launched an overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian president confirmed that one child is among those who lost their lives amid the attack.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">As of now, already 14 people are known to have been killed as a result of the Russian attack, including 3 children. A horrific and deliberate killing of civilians. The Russians are not choosing to end the war, only new strikes. Overnight in Kyiv, dozens of buildings were… <a href="https://t.co/KRofKo2jZm">https://t.co/KRofKo2jZm</a>&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1960979961361146316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, after rescue workers found more people feared trapped in collapsed buildings confirmed that the number of people injured has risen to 45. The missiles and drones exploded in the city in the early hours of Thursday morning, lighting the sky with smoke. It has also damaged and destroyed buildings in several districts of the city.&nbsp;According to a report in Al Jazeera, the attack by Russia was the first major collective attack to strike Ukraine since United States President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska at the beginning of this month to end the ongoing war.&nbsp;The head of Kyiv’s city military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, said while citing preliminary information that a 14-year-old girl was among those killed. He added that a five-storey residential building in the Darnytskyi district of the city was strike directly by the drones and missiles. “Everything is destroyed,” Tkachenko said.<h3>The number of casualties is likely to rise</h3>“Tonight, Kyiv is under massive attack by the Russian terrorist state,” he added. The Kyiv Independent, a Local media outlet, confirmed that at least four people were killed, and the number of casualties is likely to rise.&nbsp;Meanwhile, another strike on the national capital of Ukraine left a major road strewn with shattered glass. The rescue teams were also working hard to pull out all the trapped people beneath rubble across the 20 affected locations of the city.&nbsp;The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, also declared it a “massive attack” by Russia, adding that two children were among those injured.&nbsp;The attack on Ukraine follows the unsuccessful attempts of US President Trump to persuade Putin to stop the war in Ukraine, while Moscow and Kyiv continue to accuse each other of the deadlock in peace negotiations.

Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: The drone and missile attacks by Russia rocked Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least four people and injuring several in the early hours of Thursday morning.

At least eighteen people, including 3 children, were killed, and several were injured after Russia launched an overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian president confirmed that one child is among those who lost their lives amid the attack.

Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: The drone and missile attacks by Russia rocked Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least eight people and injuring several in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Russia-Ukraine War: At least 14 killed, including 3 children as Russia launches missile and drone attack on Ukraine

Metallic orb-like unidentified flying objects have swarmed the skies over military installations in New York, California, and Arizona. People have reported seeing thousands of mysterious things that can't be explained in the past two and a half years. Of the 8,000 sightings, 422 of them were metallic orbs, according to the crowdsourced platform Enigma. The majority of them were seen between 1 and 4 am, and almost all of them were hovering over a site linked to the US military. This has once again ignited rumours about these places hiding something, a secret being kept from not just Americans, but the entire world. What strengthens the argument that these objects could have been from another world is that even military personnel said they saw them. Civilians and pilots also said they saw UFOs. Enigma data shows that 360 metallic orbs were seen within a few miles of military bases in the US. In three of these cases, the orbs were seen multiple times within a distance of five miles from Fort Hamilton in New York, Papago Military Reserve in Arizona, and Los Angeles Air Force Base.&nbsp;&nbsp;The description of what these orbs do is also almost similar - they hover silently over an area, and then bolt at extreme speeds without leaving any smoke or ice trail. A lot of these sightings are accompanied by videos. One person saw two liquid metallic orbs in Brooklyn's Fort Hamilton in June 2024 for a full two minutes. In Los Angeles, a metallic orb appeared after several planes flying in a formation flew by. &nbsp;This has piled up a lot of work for the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), which was made to find explanations for these sightings. While it dismissed most of them as either birds or planes, several of them still remain unresolved. AARO's annual report mentions that 757 UFOs were seen between May 2023 and June 2024, and 21 cases were classified as unresolved sightings.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/buga-or-bogus-viral-video-claims-buga-sphere-is-responding-to-sanskrit-mantras-1754372969688">Buga or 'Bogus'? Viral video claims Buga Sphere is responding to Sanskrit mantras</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/buga-sphere-ufo-colombia-aliens-warning-message-1748317396999">Real life Arrival? Is Buga sphere a warning sign from aliens? Mystery grows around UFO</a><h2>UFOs and metallic orbs in other parts of the world - Buga Sphere</h2>Eyewitnesses reported the maximum number of orbs in Texas and Florida. Government officials believe that they could be advanced drones that can dash from a place within seconds, an NYT report stated. Meanwhile, some even think that they could be surveillance devices sent by Russia and China. UFO sightings have been reported not only in the US but also in many other parts of the world. The Buga Sphere, which was captured from Colombia, has been generating a lot of buzz. Researchers say that it has wires inside it and has even grown in weight since being caught. It is even said that it dried up all the grass in the place it fell. A video clip on X even suggests that it is responding to Sanskrit shlokas and chants. &nbsp;

People have seen the largest number of metallic orbs over military installations in the US. Even military personnel have reported seeing them. Most of them appeared between 1 and 4 am. They hover for some time and then dash away within seconds. Pentagon officials are scratching their heads.

Metallic orb-like unidentified flying objects have swarmed the skies over military installations in New York, California, and Arizona. People have reported seeing thousands of mysterious things that can't be explained in the past two and a half years. Of the 8,000 sightings, 422 of them were metallic orbs, according to the crowdsourced platform Enigma. The majority of them were seen between 1 and 4 am, and almost all of them were hovering over a site linked to the US military. This has once again ignited rumours about these places hiding something, a secret being kept from not just Americans, but the entire world. What strengthens the argument that these objects could have been from another world is that even military personnel said they saw them. Civilians and pilots also said they saw UFOs. Enigma data shows that 360 metallic orbs were seen within a few miles of military bases in the US. In three of these cases, the orbs were seen multiple times within a distance of five miles from Fort Hamilton in New York, Papago Military Reserve in Arizona, and Los Angeles Air Force Base. The description of what these orbs do is also almost similar - they hover silently over an area, and then bolt at extreme speeds without leaving any smoke or ice trail. A lot of these sightings are accompanied by videos. One person saw two liquid metallic orbs in Brooklyn's Fort Hamilton in June 2024 for a full two minutes. In Los Angeles, a metallic orb appeared after several planes flying in a formation flew by. This has piled up a lot of work for the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), which was made to find explanations for these sightings. While it dismissed most of them as either birds or planes, several of them still remain unresolved. AARO's annual report mentions that 757 UFOs were seen between May 2023 and June 2024, and 21 cases were classified as unresolved sightings. Also Read: Buga or 'Bogus'? Viral video claims Buga Sphere is responding to Sanskrit mantras Also Read: Real life Arrival? Is Buga sphere a warning sign from aliens? Mystery grows around UFO UFOs and metallic orbs in other parts of the world - Buga Sphere Eyewitnesses reported the maximum number of orbs in Texas and Florida. Government officials believe that they could be advanced drones that can dash from a place within seconds, an NYT report stated. Meanwhile, some even think that they could be surveillance devices sent by Russia and China. UFO sightings have been reported not only in the US but also in many other parts of the world. The Buga Sphere, which was captured from Colombia, has been generating a lot of buzz. Researchers say that it has wires inside it and has even grown in weight since being caught. It is even said that it dried up all the grass in the place it fell. A video clip on X even suggests that it is responding to Sanskrit shlokas and chants.

People have seen the largest number of metallic orbs over military installations in the US. Even military personnel have reported seeing them. Most of them appeared between 1 and 4 am. They hover for some time and then dash away within seconds. Pentagon officials are scratching their heads.

Unsettling orb sightings — Spheres seen hovering and darting between 1 and 4 am

Hours after the US levied 50% tariffs on India, the additional 25% came for New Delhi’s oil trade with Russia. And now White House trade advisor Peter Navarro launches a scathing attack on India, saying it is cosying up to authoritarians, referring to both China and Russia. Hinting at the talks with China to strengthen ties, it’s a thaw after the clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In an interview with news outlet Bloomberg Television, Navarro said, “India — you’re getting in bed with authoritarians. China invaded Aksai Chin and all your territory. They are not your friends. And Russia? Come on!” That's not it, he also went on to blame India for the war in Ukraine. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump has cast the same blame on his predecessor Joe Biden. “This is Biden's war, and we're working very hard to get us out. I stopped five wars in the last five months, actually, and I'd like this to be the sixth, frankly...”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-modi-not-pick-up-four-calls-from-trump-german-newspaper-report-claims-1756198908072">Modi didn't pick up four calls from Trump? German newspaper report claims...</a>&nbsp;And the advisor took a similar stance, calling it Modi’s war for trading with Russia and, in turn, helping the country in their fight amid Western sanctions. “I mean Modi’s war, because the road to peace runs, in part, through New Delhi,” he said. Amid the support for Ukraine as aid and munitions, the US has also signed a natural resources deal on April 30, which includes lithium, graphite, and titanium. With this, Washington is looking to share future profits on Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The US is now advicing India over its ties with Russia and China. The White House advisor also said the Ukraine coflict is ‘Modi's war'. Earlier this month the US president had said it's Biden's war that they are fixing.

Hours after the US levied 50% tariffs on India, the additional 25% came for New Delhi’s oil trade with Russia. And now White House trade advisor Peter Navarro launches a scathing attack on India, saying it is cosying up to authoritarians, referring to both China and Russia. Hinting at the talks with China to strengthen ties, it’s a thaw after the clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. In an interview with news outlet Bloomberg Television, Navarro said, “India — you’re getting in bed with authoritarians. China invaded Aksai Chin and all your territory. They are not your friends. And Russia? Come on!” That's not it, he also went on to blame India for the war in Ukraine. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump has cast the same blame on his predecessor Joe Biden. “This is Biden's war, and we're working very hard to get us out. I stopped five wars in the last five months, actually, and I'd like this to be the sixth, frankly...” Also read: Modi didn't pick up four calls from Trump? German newspaper report claims... And the advisor took a similar stance, calling it Modi’s war for trading with Russia and, in turn, helping the country in their fight amid Western sanctions. “I mean Modi’s war, because the road to peace runs, in part, through New Delhi,” he said. Amid the support for Ukraine as aid and munitions, the US has also signed a natural resources deal on April 30, which includes lithium, graphite, and titanium. With this, Washington is looking to share future profits on Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves.

The US is now advicing India over its ties with Russia and China. The White House advisor also said the Ukraine coflict is ‘Modi's war'. Earlier this month the US president had said it's Biden's war that they are fixing.

'You’re getting in bed with authoritarians': US' unsolicited warning to India on ties with Russia and China

After the tragic shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which claimed the lives of two children and left 17 others injured, Trump's ally Laura Loomer shared images claiming that the shooter had scribbled the words 'Mashallah', "Nuke India" and "Israel Must Fall" on his weapons. In a now deleted tweet, Loomer claimed that the shooter was “influenced” by anti-India and anti Jewish propaganda. In another post on X, she said that the shooter was influenced by leftist ideology and Islam. Urging the US Department of Homeland Security to answer the questions related to the shooter's manifesto and his weapon, she also revealed that the shooter in his manifesto, praised 9/11 hijacker Mohamed Atta. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that FBI is treating the school shooting as a “hate crime” and an "act of domestic terrorism". US President Donald Trump issued a directive for all American flags to be flown at half-staff.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250828/image-1756349706147.png"></figure>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-reacts-to-us-shooting-minnesota-minneapolis-shooting-that-killed-2-kash-patel-says-fbi-considering-it-act-of-domestic-terrorism-1756342393628">'Hate crime...': Trump reacts to Minneapolis shooting that killed 2</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/minneapolis-school-shooting-at-least-2-children-killed-17-injured-suspect-kills-himself-wion-1756349920756/embed">https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/minneapolis-school-shooting-at-least-2-children-killed-17-injured-suspect-kills-himself-wion-1756349920756/embed</a>&nbsp;

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Following the Minneapolis school shooting, Laura Loomer claimed the shooter was influenced by leftist and Islamist ideologies, citing phrases like “Mashallah,” “Nuke India,” and “Israel Must Fall” on his weapons. The FBI is investigating the attack as a hate crime and domestic terrorism.

After the tragic shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which claimed the lives of two children and left 17 others injured, Trump's ally Laura Loomer shared images claiming that the shooter had scribbled the words 'Mashallah', "Nuke India" and "Israel Must Fall" on his weapons. In a now deleted tweet, Loomer claimed that the shooter was “influenced” by anti-India and anti Jewish propaganda. In another post on X, she said that the shooter was influenced by leftist ideology and Islam. Urging the US Department of Homeland Security to answer the questions related to the shooter's manifesto and his weapon, she also revealed that the shooter in his manifesto, praised 9/11 hijacker Mohamed Atta. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that FBI is treating the school shooting as a “hate crime” and an "act of domestic terrorism". US President Donald Trump issued a directive for all American flags to be flown at half-staff. Read More | 'Hate crime...': Trump reacts to Minneapolis shooting that killed 2 https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/minneapolis-school-shooting-at-least-2-children-killed-17-injured-suspect-kills-himself-wion-1756349920756/embed

Following the Minneapolis school shooting, Laura Loomer claimed the shooter was influenced by leftist and Islamist ideologies, citing phrases like “Mashallah,” “Nuke India,” and “Israel Must Fall” on his weapons. The FBI is investigating the attack as a hate crime and domestic terrorism.

Minneapolis shooter scribbled 'nuke India' on guns used in attack, praised 9/11 attacker: SHOCKING details from manifesto out

Scientists have found tantalising clues of a global flood that wiped out advanced civilisations 20,000 years ago. They carried out excavations at Tell Fara in Iraq, where settlements dating back more than 5,000 years were uncovered in the 1930s. At the time, this place revealed how early civilisations lived. However, upon further digging up the area, researchers came across a thick layer of yellow clay and sand, or an 'inundation layer' under the settlement, which is indicative of a flood that struck thousands of years before a new civilisation made it its home. They say that such deposits typically settle on already-inhabited ground, which proves that an older civilisation was buried in the massive floods. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-time-just-stopped-scientists-stumble-upon-8-500-year-old-world-deep-inside-the-sea-1756268735827">'Time just stopped' — Scientists stumble upon 8,500-year-old world deep inside the sea</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/20000-year-old-labyrinth-with-3000-rooms-lies-under-egypt-pyramid-9012892">20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces</a> &nbsp;Surprisingly, previous excavations have revealed similar clay and sand layers in Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and Egypt. The inundation layers have been found in Ur, Kish, Harappa and ancient Nile settlements, all of which lie on different continents. The repeated finding has sparked concerns that sudden floods washed away settlements and communities across the world. Experts believe a global disaster occurred 20,000 years ago, leaving barely any signs of the life and people who inhabited Earth at the time. A researcher named Matt LaCroix told the Daily Mail, citing geological records, that a flood ended civilisations and "Nothing in the last 11,000 years even comes close to explaining it." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299">Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</a>&nbsp;<h2>Critics argue against a global flood</h2>He believes that climate change may have contributed to these floods, a notion that is mentioned in cultural textbooks. "A global catastrophe of this magnitude could have destroyed entire communities, leaving only fragments of culture and memory behind," LaCroix added. One event that some scientists connect to this flooding is the Younger Dryas cooling that occurred around 12,800 years ago. At this time, abrupt climate swings happened, as seen in ice core records. However, not everyone is convinced that the Dryas event could have triggered a global flood. Critics say complex societies can't have existed during the Upper Palaeolithic Period. But LaCroix says that all evidence points to an earlier, far larger catastrophe. He correlated geological records with global catastrophic markers to say that a flood swept the world.

Did a flood sweep through the world 20,000 years ago? A scientist thinks that the advanced civilisations lived on Earth at the time and were killed when a climate-induced catastrophe occurred. He cites one proof found globally in several places.  

Scientists have found tantalising clues of a global flood that wiped out advanced civilisations 20,000 years ago. They carried out excavations at Tell Fara in Iraq, where settlements dating back more than 5,000 years were uncovered in the 1930s. At the time, this place revealed how early civilisations lived. However, upon further digging up the area, researchers came across a thick layer of yellow clay and sand, or an 'inundation layer' under the settlement, which is indicative of a flood that struck thousands of years before a new civilisation made it its home. They say that such deposits typically settle on already-inhabited ground, which proves that an older civilisation was buried in the massive floods. Also Read: 'Time just stopped' — Scientists stumble upon 8,500-year-old world deep inside the sea Also Read: 20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces Surprisingly, previous excavations have revealed similar clay and sand layers in Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and Egypt. The inundation layers have been found in Ur, Kish, Harappa and ancient Nile settlements, all of which lie on different continents. The repeated finding has sparked concerns that sudden floods washed away settlements and communities across the world. Experts believe a global disaster occurred 20,000 years ago, leaving barely any signs of the life and people who inhabited Earth at the time. A researcher named Matt LaCroix told the Daily Mail, citing geological records, that a flood ended civilisations and "Nothing in the last 11,000 years even comes close to explaining it." Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... Critics argue against a global flood He believes that climate change may have contributed to these floods, a notion that is mentioned in cultural textbooks. "A global catastrophe of this magnitude could have destroyed entire communities, leaving only fragments of culture and memory behind," LaCroix added. One event that some scientists connect to this flooding is the Younger Dryas cooling that occurred around 12,800 years ago. At this time, abrupt climate swings happened, as seen in ice core records. However, not everyone is convinced that the Dryas event could have triggered a global flood. Critics say complex societies can't have existed during the Upper Palaeolithic Period. But LaCroix says that all evidence points to an earlier, far larger catastrophe. He correlated geological records with global catastrophic markers to say that a flood swept the world.

Did a flood sweep through the world 20,000 years ago? A scientist thinks that the advanced civilisations lived on Earth at the time and were killed when a climate-induced catastrophe occurred. He cites one proof found globally in several places. &nbsp;

'Nothing explains this' – 20,000 years ago, a single flood swept through the entire world

Israeli ground forces conducted a raid on a Syrian location near Kisweh, outside Damascus, which had already been targeted in airstrikes on the two preceding days, according to Syrian state media. The initial strike took place on Tuesday (Aug 26), reportedly killing six Syrian soldiers, as confirmed by Syria's Foreign Ministry. State-run SANA news agency reported a follow-up bombing on Wednesday (Aug 27). SANA cited a government source revealing that soldiers found "surveillance and eavesdropping devices" at the site before the Tuesday strikes. An anonymous defence official told AFP the location was a former Syrian military base in Tal Maneh, near Kisweh. Following the second attack, SANA stated that Israeli troops were airlifted to the area to conduct a raid, though the specifics remain unclear amidst ongoing reconnaissance flights. Israel has launched numerous airstrikes in Syria since the regime’s fall and has taken control of much of a UN-monitored demilitarised zone along the Syria-Israel armistice line.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-expands-strikes-in-syria-amid-plans-to-divide-country-1754821766368">Israel expands strikes in Syria amid plans to divide country</a>https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-drone-hits-military-building-in-syria-six-syrian-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-strike-1756269841807/embed<h2>Hezbollah weaponry reported on site</h2>The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors conflict zones through local contacts, indicated that the site housed weapons linked to Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Lebanese militia and key ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The Observatory described the raid as the first Israeli ground operation of its kind since Assad’s fall during a rebel offensive in December. Meanwhile, Syria’s Foreign Ministry condemned the drone strikes in the Kisweh suburb, stating the attack resulted in the deaths of eight soldiers. The ministry labelled the strikes as “a grave violation of international law” and a “clear breach of (Syria’s) sovereignty and territorial integrity.” It accused Israel of pursuing repeated aggressive policies aimed at destabilising the region.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-drone-hits-military-building-in-syria-six-syrian-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-strike-1756269841807">Israeli drone hits military building in Syria | Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strike</a>&nbsp;<h2>Israel's involvement in Syria after fall of Assad</h2>The recent violence in Syria’s Sweida province began when members of a Bedouin tribe set up a checkpoint and allegedly robbed a Druze man. This incident sparked a cycle of retaliatory kidnappings and attacks between Bedouin tribes and Druze armed groups. Government forces attempted to intervene but were perceived as siding with the Bedouins, leading to tensions with Druze factions. The Syrian military's entry into Druze areas raised fears of targeting minorities, especially given past traumas like the 2018 ISIS attack on the Druze community, which killed and abducted many. &nbsp;Israel intervened primarily to prevent militant groups from operating near its northern border and to protect the Druze population in Syria due to strong ties with Israel’s own Druze community. Citing security concerns, Israel enforced a self-declared demilitarised zone in southern Syria and launched multiple airstrikes. Despite USattempts to broker peace through the Abraham Accords and engage with the Syrian government, Israel remains wary of the new leadership under al-Sharaa and has expanded its presence in Syrian territory since the fall of Assad.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-syria-ties-will-provide-any-help-possible-to-achieve-peace-trump-1755691173200">Israel-Syria ties | 'Will provide any help possible to achieve peace': Trump</a>

Israeli forces raided a former Syrian military base near Kisweh after two days of airstrikes, killing several soldiers. Syria condemned the attacks as violations of sovereignty. The site allegedly housed Hezbollah weapons. 

Israeli ground forces conducted a raid on a Syrian location near Kisweh, outside Damascus, which had already been targeted in airstrikes on the two preceding days, according to Syrian state media. The initial strike took place on Tuesday (Aug 26), reportedly killing six Syrian soldiers, as confirmed by Syria's Foreign Ministry. State-run SANA news agency reported a follow-up bombing on Wednesday (Aug 27). SANA cited a government source revealing that soldiers found "surveillance and eavesdropping devices" at the site before the Tuesday strikes. An anonymous defence official told AFP the location was a former Syrian military base in Tal Maneh, near Kisweh. Following the second attack, SANA stated that Israeli troops were airlifted to the area to conduct a raid, though the specifics remain unclear amidst ongoing reconnaissance flights. Israel has launched numerous airstrikes in Syria since the regime’s fall and has taken control of much of a UN-monitored demilitarised zone along the Syria-Israel armistice line. Read More | Israel expands strikes in Syria amid plans to divide country https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-drone-hits-military-building-in-syria-six-syrian-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-strike-1756269841807/embed Hezbollah weaponry reported on site The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors conflict zones through local contacts, indicated that the site housed weapons linked to Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Lebanese militia and key ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The Observatory described the raid as the first Israeli ground operation of its kind since Assad’s fall during a rebel offensive in December. Meanwhile, Syria’s Foreign Ministry condemned the drone strikes in the Kisweh suburb, stating the attack resulted in the deaths of eight soldiers. The ministry labelled the strikes as “a grave violation of international law” and a “clear breach of (Syria’s) sovereignty and territorial integrity.” It accused Israel of pursuing repeated aggressive policies aimed at destabilising the region. Read More | Israeli drone hits military building in Syria | Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strike Israel's involvement in Syria after fall of Assad The recent violence in Syria’s Sweida province began when members of a Bedouin tribe set up a checkpoint and allegedly robbed a Druze man. This incident sparked a cycle of retaliatory kidnappings and attacks between Bedouin tribes and Druze armed groups. Government forces attempted to intervene but were perceived as siding with the Bedouins, leading to tensions with Druze factions. The Syrian military's entry into Druze areas raised fears of targeting minorities, especially given past traumas like the 2018 ISIS attack on the Druze community, which killed and abducted many. Israel intervened primarily to prevent militant groups from operating near its northern border and to protect the Druze population in Syria due to strong ties with Israel’s own Druze community. Citing security concerns, Israel enforced a self-declared demilitarised zone in southern Syria and launched multiple airstrikes. Despite USattempts to broker peace through the Abraham Accords and engage with the Syrian government, Israel remains wary of the new leadership under al-Sharaa and has expanded its presence in Syrian territory since the fall of Assad. Read More | Israel-Syria ties | 'Will provide any help possible to achieve peace': Trump

Israeli forces raided a former Syrian military base near Kisweh after two days of airstrikes, killing several soldiers. Syria condemned the attacks as violations of sovereignty. The site allegedly housed Hezbollah weapons.&nbsp;

Hezbollah weaponry? Israel strikes military building near Damascus killing 6 Syrian soldiers, launches raid by helicopter-borne troop

In response to the tragic shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which claimed the lives of two children and left 17 others injured, US President Donald Trump has issued a directive for all American flags to be flown at half-staff. As per the official proclamation, the president ordered that the flags be lowered on all federal buildings, military installations, and naval stations across the United States, including its territories, through sunset on Sunday, August 31. The proclamation also extended this gesture of mourning beyond US borders, calling for flags to be flown at half-staff at all American diplomatic missions worldwide, including consulates and military posts.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, August 31, 2025,” read the White House proclamation.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-11-injured-in-south-carolina-mass-shooting-trump-hailed-iran-us-nuclear-talks-and-more-1748231976469">At least 11 injured in South Carolina mass shooting</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the bureau is treating the school shooting as a potential hate crime and an act of domestic terrorism. Kash Patel said the agency will continue to provide updates on the ongoing investigation into the Minnesota shooting “with the public as we are able.” &nbsp;The Catholic community was specifically targeted in the attack, according to preliminary assessments.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/citing-terrorism-concerns-visa-revocations-doubled-in-trump-s-2nd-term-1755829280859">Citing terrorism concerns: US visa revocations doubled in Trump's 2nd term</a><h2>Minneapolis mass shooting kills 2, injures 17</h2>A tragic mass shooting took place at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to 17 others. The incident occurred during a service marking the beginning of the school year. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara identified the shooter as 23-year-old Robin Westman, who later “took his own life” at the scene. During a press briefing, O’Hara stated that a total of 19 individuals were impacted — including 14 children between the ages of 6 and 15, and three elderly parishioners in their 80s. The suspect had no significant criminal background and had legally purchased the weapons used in the attack: a pistol, a shotgun, and a rifle. Authorities confirmed that Westman acted alone, and no additional suspects are being sought. The investigation is ongoing as officials try to uncover the motive behind the deadly assault.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hours-after-michigan-shootout-us-issues-travel-advisory-for-citizens-visiting-india-citing-crime-and-terrorism-1750648522154">Amid violence and mass shootings in US, its govt issues travel advisory to citizens flying to India, citing 'crime, terrorism'</a>

US President Donald Trump ordered all US flags flown at half-staff until August 31 to honour the victims of the Minneapolis school shooting. Two children died, and 17 were injured. The FBI is investigating the attack as a hate crime and an act of domestic terrorism targeting Catholics.

In response to the tragic shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which claimed the lives of two children and left 17 others injured, US President Donald Trump has issued a directive for all American flags to be flown at half-staff. As per the official proclamation, the president ordered that the flags be lowered on all federal buildings, military installations, and naval stations across the United States, including its territories, through sunset on Sunday, August 31. The proclamation also extended this gesture of mourning beyond US borders, calling for flags to be flown at half-staff at all American diplomatic missions worldwide, including consulates and military posts. "I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, August 31, 2025,” read the White House proclamation. Read More |At least 11 injured in South Carolina mass shooting Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the bureau is treating the school shooting as a potential hate crime and an act of domestic terrorism. Kash Patel said the agency will continue to provide updates on the ongoing investigation into the Minnesota shooting “with the public as we are able.” The Catholic community was specifically targeted in the attack, according to preliminary assessments. Read More | Citing terrorism concerns: US visa revocations doubled in Trump's 2nd term Minneapolis mass shooting kills 2, injures 17 A tragic mass shooting took place at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to 17 others. The incident occurred during a service marking the beginning of the school year. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara identified the shooter as 23-year-old Robin Westman, who later “took his own life” at the scene. During a press briefing, O’Hara stated that a total of 19 individuals were impacted — including 14 children between the ages of 6 and 15, and three elderly parishioners in their 80s. The suspect had no significant criminal background and had legally purchased the weapons used in the attack: a pistol, a shotgun, and a rifle. Authorities confirmed that Westman acted alone, and no additional suspects are being sought. The investigation is ongoing as officials try to uncover the motive behind the deadly assault. Read More | Amid violence and mass shootings in US, its govt issues travel advisory to citizens flying to India, citing 'crime, terrorism'

US President Donald Trump ordered all US flags flown at half-staff until August 31 to honour the victims of the Minneapolis school shooting. Two children died, and 17 were injured. The FBI is investigating the attack as a hate crime and an act of domestic terrorism targeting Catholics.

'Hate crime...': Trump reacts to Minneapolis shooting that killed 2; Kash Patel says FBI considering it 'act of domestic terrorism'

A horrific shooting occurred at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which also operates a grammar school, leaving two children dead and 17 others injured. The gunman, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, ultimately died by suicide after the attack. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara shared these details during a press briefing on Wednesday (Aug 27), providing updates on the victims, the suspect, and the ongoing investigation. O’Hara confirmed that in total, 19 people were affected — including 14 children aged between 6 and 15 who sustained injuries, along with three elderly churchgoers in their 80s. The gunman, Robin Westman, did not have any notable criminal record and had legally obtained the three firearms used in the assault — a pistol, a shotgun, and a rifle. According to Chief O’Hara, the attacker acted alone and ended his life in the rear area of the church after opening fire on the congregation.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangkok-mass-shooting-leaves-four-dead-breaking-news-thailand-1753684892813">Bangkok mass shooting leaves four dead</a><h2>Shooter died by suicide</h2>The shooter, Robin Westman, was found deceased in the rear section of the church. Authorities confirmed that he died by suicide shortly after opening fire on the congregation. Chief O’Hara described him as a "coward" for targeting young children. Westman is believed to have acted alone, and there is currently no evidence pointing to the involvement of other individuals in planning or executing the attack. All three firearms used during the incident — a pistol, a shotgun, and a rifle — were legally purchased by the suspect, officials confirmed. Despite the brutal nature of the attack, the shooter had no notable criminal history, which likely enabled him to lawfully buy the weapons used in the massacre. The reason behind the deadly assault is still unknown. Authorities are carefully analysing the shooter’s manifesto and any material found during the search warrants. As of now, no clear motive has been established, but investigators are hoping more clues will emerge in the coming days.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minnesota-school-shooting-suspect-bought-the-rifle-legally-1756333622795">Minnesota school shooting: Suspect bought the rifle 'legally'</a><h2>Police Execute Search Warrants at Multiple Locations</h2>In collaboration with federal and local agencies, Minneapolis police are carrying out four search warrants — one at the church and three at residences tied to the shooter. Chief O’Hara stated that additional firearms have been found at these locations. Investigators hope these searches will uncover more details about the planning behind the attack. Authorities also disclosed that the shooter had pre-scheduled a video manifesto to be published on YouTube. The video, which featured disturbing material and images of the church, was swiftly removed with help from the FBI. Investigators are currently reviewing the contents to better understand Westman’s state of mind and possible intentions. Meanwhile, all injured victims are now receiving medical attention, and officials report that most are expected to survive. While the nature of their injuries varies, no additional fatalities are anticipated. The families of all affected children have been contacted and are by their sides at local hospitals.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-11-injured-in-south-carolina-mass-shooting-trump-hailed-iran-us-nuclear-talks-and-more-1748231976469">Read More | At least 11 injured in South Carolina mass shooting</a>

A gunman, 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others. He later died by suicide. Police are investigating his motive, including a manifesto he posted online. All weapons were legally purchased.

A horrific shooting occurred at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which also operates a grammar school, leaving two children dead and 17 others injured. The gunman, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, ultimately died by suicide after the attack. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara shared these details during a press briefing on Wednesday (Aug 27), providing updates on the victims, the suspect, and the ongoing investigation. O’Hara confirmed that in total, 19 people were affected — including 14 children aged between 6 and 15 who sustained injuries, along with three elderly churchgoers in their 80s. The gunman, Robin Westman, did not have any notable criminal record and had legally obtained the three firearms used in the assault — a pistol, a shotgun, and a rifle. According to Chief O’Hara, the attacker acted alone and ended his life in the rear area of the church after opening fire on the congregation. Read More | Bangkok mass shooting leaves four dead Shooter died by suicide The shooter, Robin Westman, was found deceased in the rear section of the church. Authorities confirmed that he died by suicide shortly after opening fire on the congregation. Chief O’Hara described him as a "coward" for targeting young children. Westman is believed to have acted alone, and there is currently no evidence pointing to the involvement of other individuals in planning or executing the attack. All three firearms used during the incident — a pistol, a shotgun, and a rifle — were legally purchased by the suspect, officials confirmed. Despite the brutal nature of the attack, the shooter had no notable criminal history, which likely enabled him to lawfully buy the weapons used in the massacre. The reason behind the deadly assault is still unknown. Authorities are carefully analysing the shooter’s manifesto and any material found during the search warrants. As of now, no clear motive has been established, but investigators are hoping more clues will emerge in the coming days. Read More | Minnesota school shooting: Suspect bought the rifle 'legally' Police Execute Search Warrants at Multiple Locations In collaboration with federal and local agencies, Minneapolis police are carrying out four search warrants — one at the church and three at residences tied to the shooter. Chief O’Hara stated that additional firearms have been found at these locations. Investigators hope these searches will uncover more details about the planning behind the attack. Authorities also disclosed that the shooter had pre-scheduled a video manifesto to be published on YouTube. The video, which featured disturbing material and images of the church, was swiftly removed with help from the FBI. Investigators are currently reviewing the contents to better understand Westman’s state of mind and possible intentions. Meanwhile, all injured victims are now receiving medical attention, and officials report that most are expected to survive. While the nature of their injuries varies, no additional fatalities are anticipated. The families of all affected children have been contacted and are by their sides at local hospitals. Read More | At least 11 injured in South Carolina mass shooting

A gunman, 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others. He later died by suicide. Police are investigating his motive, including a manifesto he posted online. All weapons were legally purchased.

Minneapolis shooting kills 2, injures 17: Shooter 'took his own life' — Here's what we know so far

There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone. Moreover, the police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. &nbsp;O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”.He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI.&nbsp;Here are all the updates you need to know.&nbsp;'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a &nbsp;deliberate act of violence.“This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/are-you-an-indian-with-us-visa-argentina-has-a-gift-for-you-know-here-1756319032608">Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here</a>&nbsp;“Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can muster,” he added.&nbsp;No explosives found&nbsp;Despite reports that there were explosives at the scene of Wednesday’s shooting, none were found.&nbsp;'We need a lot more medical'&nbsp;“Any troopers responding, we just need a lot more medical, a lot more medical,” an official at the site of the shooting was heard saying. 2 doors of the school church were apparently blocked Police said that at least two doors appeared to be blocked by “like a 2-by-4,” in the church where the shooting occurred.&nbsp;Four patients at Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery&nbsp;Four of the 11 patients received by Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery, Dr. Thomas Wyatt, the chair of emergency medicine, said at a news conference.

There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone.

There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone. Moreover, the police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”. He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI. Here are all the updates you need to know. 'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a deliberate act of violence. “This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.” Also read: Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here “Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can muster,” he added. No explosives found Despite reports that there were explosives at the scene of Wednesday’s shooting, none were found. 'We need a lot more medical' “Any troopers responding, we just need a lot more medical, a lot more medical,” an official at the site of the shooting was heard saying. 2 doors of the school church were apparently blocked Police said that at least two doors appeared to be blocked by “like a 2-by-4,” in the church where the shooting occurred. Four patients at Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery Four of the 11 patients received by Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery, Dr. Thomas Wyatt, the chair of emergency medicine, said at a news conference.

There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone.

Minnesota school shooting: Suspect bought the rifle 'legally'

In the investigation into the Minnesota school shooting, police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. &nbsp;O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”.He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI. Moreover, the police revealed that the alleged shooter purchased a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here are all the updates you need to know.&nbsp;'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a &nbsp;deliberate act of violence.“This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/are-you-an-indian-with-us-visa-argentina-has-a-gift-for-you-know-here-1756319032608">Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here</a>&nbsp;“Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can muster,” he added.&nbsp;No explosives found&nbsp;Despite reports that there were explosives at the scene of Wednesday’s shooting, none were found.&nbsp;'We need a lot more medical'&nbsp;“Any troopers responding, we just need a lot more medical, a lot more medical,” an official at the site of the shooting was heard saying. 2 doors of the school church were apparently blocked Police said that at least two doors appeared to be blocked by “like a 2-by-4,” in the church where the shooting occurred.&nbsp;Four patients at Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery&nbsp;Four of the 11 patients received by Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery, Dr. Thomas Wyatt, the chair of emergency medicine, said at a news conference.

In the investigation into the Minnesota school shooting, police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said. 

In the investigation into the Minnesota school shooting, police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”. He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI. Moreover, the police revealed that the alleged shooter purchased a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol. Here are all the updates you need to know. 'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a deliberate act of violence. “This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.” Also read: Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here “Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can muster,” he added. No explosives found Despite reports that there were explosives at the scene of Wednesday’s shooting, none were found. 'We need a lot more medical' “Any troopers responding, we just need a lot more medical, a lot more medical,” an official at the site of the shooting was heard saying. 2 doors of the school church were apparently blocked Police said that at least two doors appeared to be blocked by “like a 2-by-4,” in the church where the shooting occurred. Four patients at Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery Four of the 11 patients received by Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery, Dr. Thomas Wyatt, the chair of emergency medicine, said at a news conference.

In the investigation into the Minnesota school shooting, police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said.&nbsp;

Minnesota school shooting: Suspect had a ‘disturbing’ manifesto, says police

In the haunting mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, two kids were killed and dozens were injured. Meanwhile, a 10-year-old shared his side of the story where his friend saved him by lying over him during the shooting. “It was like right beside me. I was like two seats away from the stained-glass windows, so they were like the shots were like right next to me,” &nbsp;Weston Halsne, 10, said.&nbsp;At first, the fifth grader said he thought he had just heard something, but started to run when he heard the gunshots again.&nbsp;“The first one, I was like, ‘What is that?’ I thought it was just something, and then when I heard it again, I just ran on the pew, and then I covered my head. My friend Victor, like saved me though, because he laid on top of me, but he got hit,” the kid said.&nbsp;There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone. Moreover, the police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. &nbsp;O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”.He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI.&nbsp;'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a &nbsp;deliberate act of violence.“This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/are-you-an-indian-with-us-visa-argentina-has-a-gift-for-you-know-here-1756319032608">Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here</a>&nbsp;“Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can muster,” he added.&nbsp;

A 10-year-old shared his side of the story where his friend saved him by lying over him during the shooting. At first, the fifth grader said he thought he had just heard something, but started to run when he heard the gunshots again.



In the haunting mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, two kids were killed and dozens were injured. Meanwhile, a 10-year-old shared his side of the story where his friend saved him by lying over him during the shooting. “It was like right beside me. I was like two seats away from the stained-glass windows, so they were like the shots were like right next to me,” Weston Halsne, 10, said. At first, the fifth grader said he thought he had just heard something, but started to run when he heard the gunshots again. “The first one, I was like, ‘What is that?’ I thought it was just something, and then when I heard it again, I just ran on the pew, and then I covered my head. My friend Victor, like saved me though, because he laid on top of me, but he got hit,” the kid said. There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone. Moreover, the police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”. He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI. 'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a deliberate act of violence. “This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.” Also read: Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here “Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can muster,” he added.

A 10-year-old shared his side of the story where his friend saved him by lying over him during the shooting. At first, the fifth grader said he thought he had just heard something, but started to run when he heard the gunshots again.&nbsp;

'It was right beside me...': Student, 10, says friend lies on him to save him during Minnesota school shooting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna as the ambassador to US on Wednesday (August 27). "The formal procedures are complete – today I signed a decree appointing the ambassador. I identified key tasks for updating the work of our embassy, and most importantly – to fully implement all agreements with Washington. In many ways, the long-term guarantee of Ukraine’s security depends on relations with America," Zelensky said in a post on social media.&nbsp;"I just spoke with Olga Stefanishyna, who is now the new Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States. The formal procedures have been completed—today I signed a decree appointing the Ambassador," Zelenskyy added.&nbsp;The Ukrainian president emphasised that Stefanishyna should more actively advance US-Ukraine defense agreements, including drone procurement and other areas of cooperation.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/are-you-an-indian-with-us-visa-argentina-has-a-gift-for-you-know-here-1756319032608">Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here</a>&nbsp;Zelensky also thanked Oksana Markarova, who represented Ukraine in Washington throughout the years of full-scale war, adding that he had invited her to remain part of his team. Markarova also posted on August 27 and said that she is concluding her tenure after 10 years in public service, split between the Finance Ministry and diplomatic work. She cited achievements such as securing over $100 billion in US support.&nbsp;"Most importantly, we managed to establish, sustain, and strengthen bipartisan support for Ukraine in Congress and among the American people," Markarova said, adding that she would actively support her successor, Olha Stefanishyna, noting that the success of Ukraine’s ambassador in Washington is "the success of Ukraine."<h2>Who is Olha Stefanishyna?</h2>She was born in Odesa in 1985, and in 2008, she graduated from the Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a master's degree in international law.&nbsp;From 2017 to 2019, she headed the Government Office for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.&nbsp;In July 2025, she was appointed Special Representative of the President of Ukraine for the Development of Cooperation with the United States.

Volodymyr Zelensky appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna as the ambassador to US on Wednesday (August 27). He emphasised that Stefanishyna should more actively advance US-Ukraine defense agreements, including drone procurement and other areas of cooperation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna as the ambassador to US on Wednesday (August 27). "The formal procedures are complete – today I signed a decree appointing the ambassador. I identified key tasks for updating the work of our embassy, and most importantly – to fully implement all agreements with Washington. In many ways, the long-term guarantee of Ukraine’s security depends on relations with America," Zelensky said in a post on social media. "I just spoke with Olga Stefanishyna, who is now the new Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States. The formal procedures have been completed—today I signed a decree appointing the Ambassador," Zelenskyy added. The Ukrainian president emphasised that Stefanishyna should more actively advance US-Ukraine defense agreements, including drone procurement and other areas of cooperation. Also read: Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here Zelensky also thanked Oksana Markarova, who represented Ukraine in Washington throughout the years of full-scale war, adding that he had invited her to remain part of his team. Markarova also posted on August 27 and said that she is concluding her tenure after 10 years in public service, split between the Finance Ministry and diplomatic work. She cited achievements such as securing over $100 billion in US support. "Most importantly, we managed to establish, sustain, and strengthen bipartisan support for Ukraine in Congress and among the American people," Markarova said, adding that she would actively support her successor, Olha Stefanishyna, noting that the success of Ukraine’s ambassador in Washington is "the success of Ukraine." Who is Olha Stefanishyna? She was born in Odesa in 1985, and in 2008, she graduated from the Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a master's degree in international law. From 2017 to 2019, she headed the Government Office for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration. In July 2025, she was appointed Special Representative of the President of Ukraine for the Development of Cooperation with the United States.

Volodymyr Zelensky appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna as the ambassador to US on Wednesday (August 27). He emphasised that Stefanishyna should more actively advance US-Ukraine defense agreements, including drone procurement and other areas of cooperation.

Who is Olha Stefanishyna, the new Ukrainian ambassador to US?

The UN Security Council issued a joint statement on Wednesday (August 27) in which all the members of the council, except the US, stood by the IPC and its work. IPC, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system, is a famine monitoring mechanism supported by non-profits and UN agencies. This came while Israel called the system to retract its findings on the strip.&nbsp;The statement said the famine in Gaza was a “manmade crisis” and warned that the use of starvation as a weapon of war is banned under international humanitarian law. Meanwhile, Save the Children's chief, Inger Ashing, accused world powers of complicity through inaction.&nbsp;“The Gaza famine is here. An engineered famine. A man-made famine,” she said. “Children in Gaza are systematically being starved to death. This is starvation as a method of war in its starkest terms," she added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the &nbsp;top US envoy at the United Nations lamented Security Council inaction on resolving the conflict in Gaza. Addressing the Council meeting on the Middle East and the Palestinian question, Dorothy Shea blamed Hamas for renewed fighting in the Gaza Strip.<h2>Israeli ambassador to the UN calls IPC's famine report 'fabricated'</h2>After this, Israel's representative to the United Nations Danny Danon called the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report of famine in Gaza a 'fabricated' report for changing its normal standards.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/are-you-an-indian-with-us-visa-argentina-has-a-gift-for-you-know-here-1756319032608">Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here</a><h2>NGO tells UN Security Council starving Gaza children too weak to cry</h2>Ashing also added that children in Gaza are so weak they do not even cry. "They lie there, emaciated, quite literally wasting away," she tells a UN Security Council meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;The UN-backed hunger monitor, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC), declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, sparking demands from Israel to retract the report.

All the UNSC members, except US,  said in a joint statement that the famine in Gaza was a manmade crisis and warned that the use of starvation as a weapon of war is banned under international humanitarian law. 

The UN Security Council issued a joint statement on Wednesday (August 27) in which all the members of the council, except the US, stood by the IPC and its work. IPC, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system, is a famine monitoring mechanism supported by non-profits and UN agencies. This came while Israel called the system to retract its findings on the strip. The statement said the famine in Gaza was a “manmade crisis” and warned that the use of starvation as a weapon of war is banned under international humanitarian law. Meanwhile, Save the Children's chief, Inger Ashing, accused world powers of complicity through inaction. “The Gaza famine is here. An engineered famine. A man-made famine,” she said. “Children in Gaza are systematically being starved to death. This is starvation as a method of war in its starkest terms," she added. Meanwhile, the top US envoy at the United Nations lamented Security Council inaction on resolving the conflict in Gaza. Addressing the Council meeting on the Middle East and the Palestinian question, Dorothy Shea blamed Hamas for renewed fighting in the Gaza Strip. Israeli ambassador to the UN calls IPC's famine report 'fabricated' After this, Israel's representative to the United Nations Danny Danon called the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report of famine in Gaza a 'fabricated' report for changing its normal standards. Also read: Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here NGO tells UN Security Council starving Gaza children too weak to cry Ashing also added that children in Gaza are so weak they do not even cry. "They lie there, emaciated, quite literally wasting away," she tells a UN Security Council meeting. The UN-backed hunger monitor, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC), declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, sparking demands from Israel to retract the report.

All the UNSC members, except US, &nbsp;said in a joint statement that the famine in Gaza was a “manmade crisis” and warned that the use of starvation as a weapon of war is banned under international humanitarian law.&nbsp;

All UNSC members, EXCEPT US, think Gaza famine is 'man-made crisis'

The suspected shooter of the Minneapolis school shooting has been identified as Robin Westman. He launched an open firing at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday (August 27) and killed two children and left dozens injured. Westman, a 22-year-old, died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.&nbsp;“The coward who fired these shots ultimately took his own life in the rear of the church,” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a press conference.&nbsp;There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone. Moreover, the police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. &nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/are-you-an-indian-with-us-visa-argentina-has-a-gift-for-you-know-here-1756319032608">Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here</a>&nbsp;O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”.He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI.&nbsp;'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a &nbsp;deliberate act of violence.“This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.”&nbsp;

The suspected shooter of the Minneapolis school shooting has been identified as Robin Westman. He launched an open firing at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday (August 27).

The suspected shooter of the Minneapolis school shooting has been identified as Robin Westman. He launched an open firing at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday (August 27) and killed two children and left dozens injured. Westman, a 22-year-old, died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. “The coward who fired these shots ultimately took his own life in the rear of the church,” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a press conference. There was a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, the Minnesota police chief said. He added that it is believed the shooter acted alone. Moreover, the police have claimed that the suspect had a manifesto that he was planning to release on YouTube. There is no update to share on a motive at this time, O’Hara, Minneapolis police chief, said, adding that investigators have search warrants for three locations. Also read: Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here O’Hara said it “appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings”. He added that the content has now been taken down with the assistance of the FBI. 'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a deliberate act of violence. “This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.”

The suspected shooter of the Minneapolis school shooting has been identified as Robin Westman. He launched an open firing at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday (August 27).

Who was Robin Westman, Minneapolis school shooting suspect?

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday gave his "full support" to France's embattled prime minister, who has called a confidence vote that could see his government collapse next month.Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he would request the confidence vote in a bitterly divided parliament on September 8, as he tries to garner enough support for his plan to slash spending.But the main opposition parties said they would not back the prime minister's plan, with the far right urging Macron to call new parliamentary elections and the hard left saying the president himself must go.Macron, now on his sixth prime minister since taking office in 2017, chaired a meeting of his cabinet on Wednesday.The president has given his "full support" to Bayrou's initiative, spokeswoman Sophie Primas said after the meeting.Macron also called on France's political parties "to act responsibly", Primas added."The French president said -- and I'll use his exact words -- that there is neither denial of reality nor exaggeration of France's financial situation," the spokeswoman said."France is a solid country, with economic resilience and significant financial capacity."Bayrou has vowed to "fight like a dog" to stay in power and is expected to discuss the vote of confidence on television on Wednesday evening.<h2>‘Dissolution’</h2>Macron is weighing his options as he seeks to contain the looming political crisis.If the government falls, he could appoint a new prime minister, dissolve parliament again or resign.Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament.Even some members of Macron's camp now believe calling new elections might be the only solution."No one wants it, but it is inevitable," a senior member of the presidential team told AFP on condition of anonymity.The president has said he wants to avoid dissolving parliament again but has also suggested he could not rule out that option.Edouard Philippe, a former prime minister and strong centrist contender for the 2027 presidential election, backed Bayrou but said a new dissolution of the lower house could happen in the event of a persistent deadlock."If nothing happens, if no government can prepare a budget, how can this issue be resolved? Through dissolution," he told AFP.Green leader Marine Tondelier urged Macron to appoint a left-wing prime minister in line with the results of last summer's snap polls.An alliance of leftist parties won the most seats last year but fell short of an absolute majority."There is no suspense about the fact that Francois Bayrou will fall on September 8," Tondelier told AFP. "Our movement is currently working on a crisis exit plan."<h2>‘One way out’</h2>A broad anti-government campaign dubbed "Bloquons tout" ("Let's block everything") and backed by the left has urged the French to stage a nationwide shutdown on September 10.After years of overspending, France is on notice to control its public deficit and cut its sprawling debt, as required under EU rules.At 114 percent of GDP, the country's debt is the third largest in the eurozone behind Greece and Italy.Bayrou said he wanted to save about 44 billion euros ($51 billion) with measures that include reducing the number of public holidays and placing a freeze on spending increases.In mid-July, he presented 2026 budget proposals but the measures have proved deeply unpopular.Political jockeying is heating up ahead of the presidential election in 2027, when Macron's second term is set to end, and the far-right senses a real chance to come to power."There is only one way out of this political impasse we find ourselves in, and that is to return to the polls," Jordan Bardella, head of the far-right National Rally party, told TF1 on Tuesday evening.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament.

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday gave his "full support" to France's embattled prime minister, who has called a confidence vote that could see his government collapse next month. Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he would request the confidence vote in a bitterly divided parliament on September 8, as he tries to garner enough support for his plan to slash spending. But the main opposition parties said they would not back the prime minister's plan, with the far right urging Macron to call new parliamentary elections and the hard left saying the president himself must go. Macron, now on his sixth prime minister since taking office in 2017, chaired a meeting of his cabinet on Wednesday. The president has given his "full support" to Bayrou's initiative, spokeswoman Sophie Primas said after the meeting. Macron also called on France's political parties "to act responsibly", Primas added. "The French president said -- and I'll use his exact words -- that there is neither denial of reality nor exaggeration of France's financial situation," the spokeswoman said. "France is a solid country, with economic resilience and significant financial capacity." Bayrou has vowed to "fight like a dog" to stay in power and is expected to discuss the vote of confidence on television on Wednesday evening. ‘Dissolution’ Macron is weighing his options as he seeks to contain the looming political crisis. If the government falls, he could appoint a new prime minister, dissolve parliament again or resign. Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament. Even some members of Macron's camp now believe calling new elections might be the only solution. "No one wants it, but it is inevitable," a senior member of the presidential team told AFP on condition of anonymity. The president has said he wants to avoid dissolving parliament again but has also suggested he could not rule out that option. Edouard Philippe, a former prime minister and strong centrist contender for the 2027 presidential election, backed Bayrou but said a new dissolution of the lower house could happen in the event of a persistent deadlock. "If nothing happens, if no government can prepare a budget, how can this issue be resolved? Through dissolution," he told AFP. Green leader Marine Tondelier urged Macron to appoint a left-wing prime minister in line with the results of last summer's snap polls. An alliance of leftist parties won the most seats last year but fell short of an absolute majority. "There is no suspense about the fact that Francois Bayrou will fall on September 8," Tondelier told AFP. "Our movement is currently working on a crisis exit plan." ‘One way out’ A broad anti-government campaign dubbed "Bloquons tout" ("Let's block everything") and backed by the left has urged the French to stage a nationwide shutdown on September 10. After years of overspending, France is on notice to control its public deficit and cut its sprawling debt, as required under EU rules. At 114 percent of GDP, the country's debt is the third largest in the eurozone behind Greece and Italy. Bayrou said he wanted to save about 44 billion euros ($51 billion) with measures that include reducing the number of public holidays and placing a freeze on spending increases. In mid-July, he presented 2026 budget proposals but the measures have proved deeply unpopular. Political jockeying is heating up ahead of the presidential election in 2027, when Macron's second term is set to end, and the far-right senses a real chance to come to power. "There is only one way out of this political impasse we find ourselves in, and that is to return to the polls," Jordan Bardella, head of the far-right National Rally party, told TF1 on Tuesday evening. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament.

Macron gives 'full support' to embattled French PM Bayrou ahead of confidence vote

In a tragic incident in northern Turkey, a 23-year-old groom died after being hit by celebratory gunfire on his own wedding day, local media reported on Wednesday (Aug 27). As the newlyweds, Beyzanur Beyazıt and Ali Karaca, were being escorted home after the completion of the ceremony, Karaca was injured by gunfire, which was allegedly fired by his sister-in-law, state news agency Anadolu reported.Following the incident, emergency services rushed to the scene in the Şebinkarahisar district’s Turpçu Village. Karaca, who received severe injuries, was taken to the state hospital in the district. Despite treatment, he succumbed to his injuries. An investigation has been started into the matter.The security forces have detained the 47-year-old relative. They have also seized two unlicensed pistols that were found in her garden, according to Anadolu.Celebratory gunfire is common at weddings in the northern Black Sea region of Turkey.In a similar incident last week, a man was killed and two others were injured by celebratory gunfire before a wedding in the northeastern Trabzon province of the country. The wedding was cancelled and the authorities detained two people, one of whom was a police officer, local media reported.In 2018, a doctor died after he accidentally shot himself in the head while checking a gun at a wedding. Hasan Akdemir, 39, was using a handgun to fire celebratory shots in the air during the ceremony near Konya, a city in central Turkey. When the gun did not fire properly, Akdemir stopped to check the issue with the weapon. However, the gun went off in his hand, and he ended up shooting himself in the head. He was rushed to the Atasehir State Hospital in an ambulance, but could not be saved despite the best efforts of the doctors. An investigation was launched by the police into the incident.

Despite treatment, he succumbed to his injuries. An investigation has been started into the matter. The security forces have detained the 47-year-old relative.

In a tragic incident in northern Turkey, a 23-year-old groom died after being hit by celebratory gunfire on his own wedding day, local media reported on Wednesday (Aug 27). As the newlyweds, Beyzanur Beyazıt and Ali Karaca, were being escorted home after the completion of the ceremony, Karaca was injured by gunfire, which was allegedly fired by his sister-in-law, state news agency Anadolu reported. Following the incident, emergency services rushed to the scene in the Şebinkarahisar district’s Turpçu Village. Karaca, who received severe injuries, was taken to the state hospital in the district. Despite treatment, he succumbed to his injuries. An investigation has been started into the matter. The security forces have detained the 47-year-old relative. They have also seized two unlicensed pistols that were found in her garden, according to Anadolu. Celebratory gunfire is common at weddings in the northern Black Sea region of Turkey. In a similar incident last week, a man was killed and two others were injured by celebratory gunfire before a wedding in the northeastern Trabzon province of the country. The wedding was cancelled and the authorities detained two people, one of whom was a police officer, local media reported. In 2018, a doctor died after he accidentally shot himself in the head while checking a gun at a wedding. Hasan Akdemir, 39, was using a handgun to fire celebratory shots in the air during the ceremony near Konya, a city in central Turkey. When the gun did not fire properly, Akdemir stopped to check the issue with the weapon. However, the gun went off in his hand, and he ended up shooting himself in the head. He was rushed to the Atasehir State Hospital in an ambulance, but could not be saved despite the best efforts of the doctors. An investigation was launched by the police into the incident.

Despite treatment, he succumbed to his injuries. An investigation has been started into the matter. The security forces have detained the 47-year-old relative.

Celebratory gunfire turns tragic! Groom shot dead at his own wedding in Turkey

Germany’s cabinet passed a draft bill on Wednesday that would introduce a voluntary military service as the country seeks to bolster national defences over Russian security concerns. It will also open the door for the reintroduction of compulsory enlistment. The bill is part of a move to bolster German national defences, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The government hopes the voluntary six-month scheme will help double the number of trained reservists from around 100,000 now and that some of them will go on to have a career in active service.&nbsp;Compulsory military service in Germany was ended in 2011 under then-Chancellor Angela Merkel, and it has since struggled to meet troop targets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made boosting Germany’s military a priority given the threat from Russia and said, “We are now back on the path to a military service army.”&nbsp;WATCH: German jets scramble to intercept Russian spy plane&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/german-jets-scramble-to-intercept-russian-spy-plane-1756314861354/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/german-jets-scramble-to-intercept-russian-spy-plane-1756314861354/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Pistorius wants to increase soldiers to meet new NATO force targets</h2>&nbsp;Defence Minister Boris Pistorius wants to increase the number of soldiers from 180,000 to 260,000 by the early 2030s to meet new NATO force targets. Germany’s plans also follow calls by US President Donald Trump for Europe to take more responsibility for its own defence.&nbsp;The Merz government has loosened borrowing restrictions to enable a surge in defence spending.&nbsp;In future, all 18-year-old Germans, both men and women, will be sent an online questionnaire asking if they are willing to volunteer for military service. It will include questions about their physical fitness.Men will be required to complete the form, but it will be voluntary for women.The government has said that military service would be voluntary for as long as possible, but if the security situation worsens or if too few volunteers come forward, the government could decide to use compulsion with the approval of the German parliament, the Bundestag.&nbsp;In recent years, the defence ministry has increased advertising campaigns and career events to recruit soldiers, and the results are showing.The Bundeswehr has reported a 28% increase in the number of new recruits in the first six months of this year compared to last year.&nbsp;<h2>Plan faces criticism from coalition partner&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Some members of Pistorius’s Social Democrat party, the junior coalition partner, have criticised the plan, saying the Bundeswehr should be made a more attractive employer rather than re-introducing compulsory service.Members of Chancellor Merz’s conservatives warn that the insistence on approval by the Bundestag for reintroducing conscription could delay matters a lot.Meanwhile, anti-war group Rheinmetal Entwaffnen said in a post on social media, “We want nothing to do with the wars of the ruling classes and are not prepared to die for a country that is increasingly cutting back on all social infrastructure. We will not fight your wars!”&nbsp;<h2>Cabinet approves creation of National Security Council</h2>&nbsp;The German government has also approved the establishment of a National Security Council (NSR) for streamlining security policy and decision-making in times of crisis.The NSR, to be chaired by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will meet regularly and will include key ministers as well as officials from allied countries and organizations, including the European Union and NATO.“Russia has long been carrying out hybrid attacks against us,” said Merz, highlighting “massive interference” in German democracy and targeted attacks on IT security.

The German government has said that military service would be voluntary for as long as possible, but if the security situation worsens or if too few volunteers come forward, it could decide to use compulsion with the approval of the German parliament, the Bundestag.

Germany’s cabinet passed a draft bill on Wednesday that would introduce a voluntary military service as the country seeks to bolster national defences over Russian security concerns. It will also open the door for the reintroduction of compulsory enlistment. The bill is part of a move to bolster German national defences, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The government hopes the voluntary six-month scheme will help double the number of trained reservists from around 100,000 now and that some of them will go on to have a career in active service. Compulsory military service in Germany was ended in 2011 under then-Chancellor Angela Merkel, and it has since struggled to meet troop targets. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made boosting Germany’s military a priority given the threat from Russia and said, “We are now back on the path to a military service army.” WATCH: German jets scramble to intercept Russian spy plane https://www.wionews.com/videos/german-jets-scramble-to-intercept-russian-spy-plane-1756314861354/embed Pistorius wants to increase soldiers to meet new NATO force targets Defence Minister Boris Pistorius wants to increase the number of soldiers from 180,000 to 260,000 by the early 2030s to meet new NATO force targets. Germany’s plans also follow calls by US President Donald Trump for Europe to take more responsibility for its own defence. The Merz government has loosened borrowing restrictions to enable a surge in defence spending. In future, all 18-year-old Germans, both men and women, will be sent an online questionnaire asking if they are willing to volunteer for military service. It will include questions about their physical fitness. Men will be required to complete the form, but it will be voluntary for women. The government has said that military service would be voluntary for as long as possible, but if the security situation worsens or if too few volunteers come forward, the government could decide to use compulsion with the approval of the German parliament, the Bundestag. In recent years, the defence ministry has increased advertising campaigns and career events to recruit soldiers, and the results are showing. The Bundeswehr has reported a 28% increase in the number of new recruits in the first six months of this year compared to last year. Plan faces criticism from coalition partner Some members of Pistorius’s Social Democrat party, the junior coalition partner, have criticised the plan, saying the Bundeswehr should be made a more attractive employer rather than re-introducing compulsory service. Members of Chancellor Merz’s conservatives warn that the insistence on approval by the Bundestag for reintroducing conscription could delay matters a lot. Meanwhile, anti-war group Rheinmetal Entwaffnen said in a post on social media, “We want nothing to do with the wars of the ruling classes and are not prepared to die for a country that is increasingly cutting back on all social infrastructure. We will not fight your wars!” Cabinet approves creation of National Security Council The German government has also approved the establishment of a National Security Council (NSR) for streamlining security policy and decision-making in times of crisis. The NSR, to be chaired by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will meet regularly and will include key ministers as well as officials from allied countries and organizations, including the European Union and NATO. “Russia has long been carrying out hybrid attacks against us,” said Merz, highlighting “massive interference” in German democracy and targeted attacks on IT security.

The German government has said that military service would be voluntary for as long as possible, but if the security situation worsens or if too few volunteers come forward, it could decide to use compulsion with the approval of the German parliament, the Bundestag.

German cabinet passes bill for voluntary military service, paves way for conscription to bolster defence

The Trump administration has decided to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors, and members of the media. A government regulation was proposed on Wednesday (August 27) as &nbsp;part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration. This will likely create more problems for the international students, exchange workers, and foreign journalists who would have to apply to extend their stay in the US rather than maintain a more flexible legal status.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-olha-stefanishyna-the-new-ukrainian-ambassador-to-us-1756324492343">Who is Olha Stefanishyna, the new Ukrainian ambassador to US?</a>&nbsp;If passed, the regulation would &nbsp;create a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in the US, and I visas for members of the media.&nbsp;&nbsp;“There were about 1.6 million international students on F visas in the US in 2024, along with roughly 355,000 exchange visitors and 13,000 members of the media,” Reuters reported, citing US government data.&nbsp;The proposal said that &nbsp;student and exchange visas would be capped at four years. For journalists, the limit would be 240 days - or just 90 days for Chinese nationals - with the option to apply for extension.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/are-you-an-indian-with-us-visa-argentina-has-a-gift-for-you-know-here-1756319032608">Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, The Argentine government announced on Wednesday (August 27) that it has eased entry into the country for Indian citizens with US visas. Ambassador of Argentina to India, Mariano Caucino, wrote on X, "The resolution published in the Official Gazette allows Indian citizens with tourist visas to enter the United States without needing to apply for an Argentine visa."&nbsp;"This is a wonderful news for both Argentina and India. We're ready to welcome more Indian tourists into our wonderful country," he added.

This will likely create more problems for the international students, exchange workers, and foreign journalists who would have to apply to extend their stay in the US rather than maintain a more flexible legal status.

The Trump administration has decided to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors, and members of the media. A government regulation was proposed on Wednesday (August 27) as part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration. This will likely create more problems for the international students, exchange workers, and foreign journalists who would have to apply to extend their stay in the US rather than maintain a more flexible legal status. Also read: Who is Olha Stefanishyna, the new Ukrainian ambassador to US? If passed, the regulation would create a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in the US, and I visas for members of the media. “There were about 1.6 million international students on F visas in the US in 2024, along with roughly 355,000 exchange visitors and 13,000 members of the media,” Reuters reported, citing US government data. The proposal said that student and exchange visas would be capped at four years. For journalists, the limit would be 240 days - or just 90 days for Chinese nationals - with the option to apply for extension. Also read: Are you an Indian with US visa? Argentina has a gift for you. Know here Meanwhile, The Argentine government announced on Wednesday (August 27) that it has eased entry into the country for Indian citizens with US visas. Ambassador of Argentina to India, Mariano Caucino, wrote on X, "The resolution published in the Official Gazette allows Indian citizens with tourist visas to enter the United States without needing to apply for an Argentine visa." "This is a wonderful news for both Argentina and India. We're ready to welcome more Indian tourists into our wonderful country," he added.

This will likely create more problems for the international students, exchange workers, and foreign journalists who would have to apply to extend their stay in the US rather than maintain a more flexible legal status.

Trump moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media. THESE will be new rules

At least two children were dead and multiple people were injured after a shooting in Minneapolis during a Catholic school Mass in a “deliberate act of violence.” The suspect was reported killed while a Minneapolis-area healthcare system was treating multiple victims of the shooting. Police said that the shooter opened fire through windows, and at least 17 people, including children, were injured.&nbsp;Here are all the updates you need to know.&nbsp;'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a &nbsp;deliberate act of violence.“This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.”&nbsp;“Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can muster,” he added.&nbsp;No explosives found&nbsp;Despite reports that there were explosives at the scene of Wednesday’s shooting, none were found.&nbsp;'We need a lot more medical'&nbsp;“Any troopers responding, we just need a lot more medical, a lot more medical,” an official at the site of the shooting was heard saying. 2 doors of the school church were apparently blocked Police said that at least two doors appeared to be blocked by “like a 2-by-4,” in the church where the shooting occurred.&nbsp;Four patients at Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery&nbsp;Four of the 11 patients received by Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery, Dr. Thomas Wyatt, the chair of emergency medicine, said at a news conference.

The suspect was reported killed while a Minneapolis-area healthcare system was treating multiple victims of the shooting. Police said that the shooter opened fire through windows, and at least 17 people, including children, were injured.



At least two children were dead and multiple people were injured after a shooting in Minneapolis during a Catholic school Mass in a “deliberate act of violence.” The suspect was reported killed while a Minneapolis-area healthcare system was treating multiple victims of the shooting. Police said that the shooter opened fire through windows, and at least 17 people, including children, were injured. Here are all the updates you need to know. 'A deliberate act of violence against innocent children': Police Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that the shooting was a deliberate act of violence. “This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” he said. 'Everyone of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families' The Minneapolis mayor addressed the community, saying, “There are families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy or the absolute pain of this situation.” “Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can muster,” he added. No explosives found Despite reports that there were explosives at the scene of Wednesday’s shooting, none were found. 'We need a lot more medical' “Any troopers responding, we just need a lot more medical, a lot more medical,” an official at the site of the shooting was heard saying. 2 doors of the school church were apparently blocked Police said that at least two doors appeared to be blocked by “like a 2-by-4,” in the church where the shooting occurred. Four patients at Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery Four of the 11 patients received by Hennepin County Medical Center required surgery, Dr. Thomas Wyatt, the chair of emergency medicine, said at a news conference.

The suspect was reported killed while a Minneapolis-area healthcare system was treating multiple victims of the shooting. Police said that the shooter opened fire through windows, and at least 17 people, including children, were injured.

Minneapolis Catholic school shooting: What we know so far

US President Donald Trump has extended his control over the capital city, Washington, DC, as his Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday (August 27) that his department has taken control of the management of Union Station, the main transportation hub, away from Amtrak. The announcement came before Dufy joined Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station for the launch of the NextGen Acela.&nbsp;The secretary said Union Station, located within walking distance of the US Capitol, had “fallen into disrepair” when it should be a “point of pride” for the city. “By reclaiming station management, we make this city safe and beautiful at a fraction of the cost,” he added.<h2>‘Specialised units’ of National Guard</h2>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-insists-he-paid-zero-in-9bn-intel-deal-despite-critics-fury-1756134323490">'Why are stupid people unhappy?': Trump insists he ‘paid zero’ in $9bn Intel deal despitecritics’fury</a>&nbsp;Trump signed multiple executive orders on Monday (August 25), including the one under which the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will establish “specialised units” in the National Guard. The guards will be trained and equipped "specifically" to deal with public order issues.” This came after Hegseth issued a directive last week that authorized members of the National Guard to carry weapons. Those guards were deployed as part of Trump’s anti-crime agenda in Washington, DC.On Monday, Trump suggested he’d ask Congress to codify the action, telling reporters in the Oval Office, “I think Democrats will actually vote for this.”<h2>Trump says he’s not autocratic ruler, BUT</h2>Trump said on Monday (August 25) that his move to deploy national guard in Washington, DC has led to many Americans saying, "We don’t need him. Freedom. Freedom. He’s a dictator. He’s a dictator." But - Trump is not a dictator, said Trump. The American president said that there are also "a lot of people are saying, ‘Maybe we’d like a dictator'." But, Trump said, "I’m not a dictator."

Donald Trump has extended his control over the capital city, Washington, DC, as his Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that his department has taken control of the management of  Union Station, the main transportation hub, away from Amtrak.

US President Donald Trump has extended his control over the capital city, Washington, DC, as his Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday (August 27) that his department has taken control of the management of Union Station, the main transportation hub, away from Amtrak. The announcement came before Dufy joined Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station for the launch of the NextGen Acela. The secretary said Union Station, located within walking distance of the US Capitol, had “fallen into disrepair” when it should be a “point of pride” for the city. “By reclaiming station management, we make this city safe and beautiful at a fraction of the cost,” he added. ‘Specialised units’ of National Guard Also read: 'Why are stupid people unhappy?': Trump insists he ‘paid zero’ in $9bn Intel deal despitecritics’fury Trump signed multiple executive orders on Monday (August 25), including the one under which the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will establish “specialised units” in the National Guard. The guards will be trained and equipped "specifically" to deal with public order issues.” This came after Hegseth issued a directive last week that authorized members of the National Guard to carry weapons. Those guards were deployed as part of Trump’s anti-crime agenda in Washington, DC. On Monday, Trump suggested he’d ask Congress to codify the action, telling reporters in the Oval Office, “I think Democrats will actually vote for this.” Trump says he’s not autocratic ruler, BUT Trump said on Monday (August 25) that his move to deploy national guard in Washington, DC has led to many Americans saying, "We don’t need him. Freedom. Freedom. He’s a dictator. He’s a dictator." But - Trump is not a dictator, said Trump. The American president said that there are also "a lot of people are saying, ‘Maybe we’d like a dictator'." But, Trump said, "I’m not a dictator."

Donald Trump has extended his control over the capital city, Washington, DC, as his Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that his department has taken control of the management of &nbsp;Union Station, the main transportation hub, away from Amtrak.

Trump takes another step in Washington control by ‘reclaiming’ station management of Union Station away from Amtrak

Minneapolis authorities on Wednesday (Aug 27) said that an active shooter was contained at a Catholic school and church after a shooting incident in the state left two children, ages 8 and 10, dead. As per reports, a gunman opened fire at the Annunciation Catholic School morning mass on the south side of Minneapolis, authorities said. Seventeen others, including 14 children, were injured in the shooting.&nbsp;According to NBC News, the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Minneapolis Police Department said that “there is no active threat to the community at this time.”The shooting happened at Annunciation Church, which also houses a school. Governor Tim Walz confirmed the incident, adding that law enforcement officers were present on the scene. The school is located in southwest Minneapolis.“I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” Walz wrote on X.&nbsp;Children were killed after a gunman opened fire at the Annunciation Catholic School morning mass, Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed to reporters in a media briefing after the incident. He did not specify the number of victims but said that “children are dead.”&nbsp;“You cannot put into words the gravity, tragedy, or absolute pain of this moment,” Frey said.&nbsp;Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara revealed to the reporters that two children are dead, and 17 others are injured. The two deceased children were aged 8 and 10 years. Two other children are in critical condition.&nbsp;"During the mass, a gunman approached on the outside, on the side of the building, and began firing a rifle through the church windows towards the children sitting in the pews at the mess," the chief said.O’Hara said 14 of the 17 injured were also children.The shooter was armed with a shotgun, a rifle, and a pistol, O'Hara said. He described it as an "incomprehensible" act of cowardice.&nbsp;Police believe the suspect was a lone shooter in his 20s who died of a self-inflicted gunshot in the parking lot.The suspect was not identified. The shooting happened at the time of an “All-School Mass” scheduled for 8.15 am local time, according to the calendar on the Annunciation Church and School’s website. The mass takes place each Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning.St. Thomas More Catholic School in Minneapolis said it is keeping students and staff inside “pending further details about this developing situation.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

President Donald Trump said he has been fully briefed on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis.“The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. “The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for everyone involved!”<h2>Four shooting incidents in 24 hours</h2>The shooting happened within 24 hours of at least three other shooting incidents in Minneapolis, including one mass shooting on Tuesday afternoon that resulted in one death, while six others were injured when a gunman opened fire in broad daylight at people standing on a sidewalk. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, two others were killed in two other such incidents. It is unclear whether the shootings were related, the police said.

The shooting happened at Annunciation Church, which also houses a school. According to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, law enforcement officers were present on the scene.

Minneapolis authorities on Wednesday (Aug 27) said that an active shooter was contained at a Catholic school and church after a shooting incident in the state left two children, ages 8 and 10, dead. As per reports, a gunman opened fire at the Annunciation Catholic School morning mass on the south side of Minneapolis, authorities said. Seventeen others, including 14 children, were injured in the shooting. According to NBC News, the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Minneapolis Police Department said that “there is no active threat to the community at this time.” The shooting happened at Annunciation Church, which also houses a school. Governor Tim Walz confirmed the incident, adding that law enforcement officers were present on the scene. The school is located in southwest Minneapolis. “I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” Walz wrote on X. Children were killed after a gunman opened fire at the Annunciation Catholic School morning mass, Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed to reporters in a media briefing after the incident. He did not specify the number of victims but said that “children are dead.” “You cannot put into words the gravity, tragedy, or absolute pain of this moment,” Frey said. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara revealed to the reporters that two children are dead, and 17 others are injured. The two deceased children were aged 8 and 10 years. Two other children are in critical condition. "During the mass, a gunman approached on the outside, on the side of the building, and began firing a rifle through the church windows towards the children sitting in the pews at the mess," the chief said. O’Hara said 14 of the 17 injured were also children. The shooter was armed with a shotgun, a rifle, and a pistol, O'Hara said. He described it as an "incomprehensible" act of cowardice. Police believe the suspect was a lone shooter in his 20s who died of a self-inflicted gunshot in the parking lot. The suspect was not identified. The shooting happened at the time of an “All-School Mass” scheduled for 8.15 am local time, according to the calendar on the Annunciation Church and School’s website. The mass takes place each Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning. St. Thomas More Catholic School in Minneapolis said it is keeping students and staff inside “pending further details about this developing situation.”

The shooting happened at Annunciation Church, which also houses a school. According to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, law enforcement officers were present on the scene.

Minneapolis shooting: 2 children, aged 8 and 10, killed at Catholic school; shooter dies of self-inflicted gunshot

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised.OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman are facing legal troubles after a California couple filed a lawsuit, alleging that the company’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, coached their son into taking his own life. The lawsuit filed on Tuesday (Aug 26) in the San Francisco state court marks the first legal action in which OpenAI was accused of wrongful death. The parents alleged the chatbot validated their son’s “most harmful and self-destructive thoughts.”The teen’s parents have demanded monetary damages and that OpenAI be held responsible for the wrongful death of their son and violations of product safety laws. In the lawsuit, they are also seeking an order directing OpenAI to implement age verification for users and block inquiries about self-harm. They also demand that the chatbot display warnings about psychological dependency risks.<h2>Parents accuse ChatGPT of validating ‘most harmful and self-destructive thoughts’</h2>The family accused OpenAI of designing an AI programme “to foster psychological dependency in users.” They also alleged that the AI company bypassed safety testing protocols to release GPT-4o, the version of ChatGPT which their son used.In the lawsuit, Matthew and Maria Raine claimed their 16-year-old son, Adam Raine, discussed suicide with the chatbot for months. Initially, he began using it in September 2024 to help him with schoolwork. He also used it to explore his interests and to get guidance on what to study at university.In a few months, “ChatGPT became the teenager's closest confidant,” according to the lawsuit, reported BBC. Soon, he started opening up to it about his mental distress and anxiety. The family said that he was discussing methods to take his life with ChatGPT by January 2025.According to the lawsuit, the chatbot also instructed him to steal alcohol from his parents’ liquor cabinet, and even offered to draft a suicide note.“ChatGPT was functioning exactly as designed: to continually encourage and validate whatever Adam expressed, including his most harmful and self-destructive thoughts,” the family said in the lawsuit. “ChatGPT pulled Adam deeper into a dark and hopeless place by assuring him that ‘many people who struggle with anxiety or intrusive thoughts find solace in imagining an ‘escape hatch’ because it can feel like a way to regain control.’”<h2>What OpenAI said</h2>In response to the lawsuit, an OpenAI spokesperson expressed sadness over the teenager’s death. The spokesperson added that ChatGPT has built-in safeguards to direct users to crisis helplines, but admitted that the measures may become “less reliable in long interactions where parts of the model’s safety training may degrade.”In a recent blog post, the AI giant stated that it is reviewing new safety measures, including parental controls. OpenAI also stated that they are exploring the potential for a network of licensed professionals to respond to users directly through the chatbot in a crisis situation. &nbsp;

In the lawsuit, Matthew and Maria Raine claimed their 16-year-old son, Adam Raine, discussed suicide with the chatbot for months. Initially, he began using it in September 2024 to help him with schoolwork. 

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman are facing legal troubles after a California couple filed a lawsuit, alleging that the company’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, coached their son into taking his own life. The lawsuit filed on Tuesday (Aug 26) in the San Francisco state court marks the first legal action in which OpenAI was accused of wrongful death. The parents alleged the chatbot validated their son’s “most harmful and self-destructive thoughts.” The teen’s parents have demanded monetary damages and that OpenAI be held responsible for the wrongful death of their son and violations of product safety laws. In the lawsuit, they are also seeking an order directing OpenAI to implement age verification for users and block inquiries about self-harm. They also demand that the chatbot display warnings about psychological dependency risks. Parents accuse ChatGPT of validating ‘most harmful and self-destructive thoughts’ The family accused OpenAI of designing an AI programme “to foster psychological dependency in users.” They also alleged that the AI company bypassed safety testing protocols to release GPT-4o, the version of ChatGPT which their son used. In the lawsuit, Matthew and Maria Raine claimed their 16-year-old son, Adam Raine, discussed suicide with the chatbot for months. Initially, he began using it in September 2024 to help him with schoolwork. He also used it to explore his interests and to get guidance on what to study at university. In a few months, “ChatGPT became the teenager's closest confidant,” according to the lawsuit, reported BBC. Soon, he started opening up to it about his mental distress and anxiety. The family said that he was discussing methods to take his life with ChatGPT by January 2025. According to the lawsuit, the chatbot also instructed him to steal alcohol from his parents’ liquor cabinet, and even offered to draft a suicide note. “ChatGPT was functioning exactly as designed: to continually encourage and validate whatever Adam expressed, including his most harmful and self-destructive thoughts,” the family said in the lawsuit. “ChatGPT pulled Adam deeper into a dark and hopeless place by assuring him that ‘many people who struggle with anxiety or intrusive thoughts find solace in imagining an ‘escape hatch’ because it can feel like a way to regain control.’” What OpenAI said In response to the lawsuit, an OpenAI spokesperson expressed sadness over the teenager’s death. The spokesperson added that ChatGPT has built-in safeguards to direct users to crisis helplines, but admitted that the measures may become “less reliable in long interactions where parts of the model’s safety training may degrade.” In a recent blog post, the AI giant stated that it is reviewing new safety measures, including parental controls. OpenAI also stated that they are exploring the potential for a network of licensed professionals to respond to users directly through the chatbot in a crisis situation.

In the lawsuit, Matthew and Maria Raine claimed their 16-year-old son, Adam Raine, discussed suicide with the chatbot for months. Initially, he began using it in September 2024 to help him with schoolwork.&nbsp;

Parents sue OpenAI over son’s suicide, accuse ChatGPT of validating his ‘harmful, self-destructive’ thoughts

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday targeted billionaire financier George Soros and his son and said they should face criminal charges and be prosecuted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, for supporting violent protests in the country and many other destructive actions to damage the country amid long-held claims that Soros secretly influences liberal groups and legal battles. &nbsp;Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, “George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America. We’re not going to allow these lunatics to rip apart America any more, never giving it so much as a chance to “BREATHE,” and be FREE.”&nbsp;“Soros, and his group of psychopaths, have caused great damage to our Country! That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you!,” Trump said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump’s post on Truth Social targeting George Soros and his son

&nbsp;&nbsp;The RICO Act, short for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, is a federal law designed to combat organized crime by enabling prosecutors to charge individuals involved in a pattern of criminal activity.&nbsp;Trump is also pushing a new plan: an executive order that would stop US non-profits from sending grant money overseas. This could affect Soros’s Open Society Foundations, which funds projects in many countries.&nbsp;The White House says the step is part of a broader effort to limit foreign funding and keep closer watch on non-profit activities.&nbsp;<h2>What is RICO? Is it stringent?</h2>&nbsp;RICO or Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is a United States federal law that was enacted in 1970 to combat organised crime by allowing prosecution of leaders and members of criminal organisations for any crime the organisation commits.The law enables the prosecution of an entire group for a pattern of crimes and allows for the freezing of a defendant’s assets before a trial, targeting the management of a criminal enterprise even if the individual didn’t directly commit the underlying crimes.It also allows prosecutors to tie together a series of seemingly separate crimes under a single indictment, treating them as part of an overall criminal enterprise.The freezing of assets before trial can effectively cripple an organisation’s operations by cutting off its financial resources.&nbsp;<h2>Who is George Soros?&nbsp;</h2>George Soros is a Hungarian-American investor who amassed his fortune as a legendary hedge fund manager and currency speculator. He is famous for shorting the British pound in 1992, an event known as “Black Wednesday” which made him billions of dollars and earned him the nickname “the man who broke the Bank of England”. He pools investor money to make large, daring bets on currency and stock market movements globally, though not all his gambles have been successful.&nbsp;WATCH: Trump Tariff War: 50% Tariffs Kick in, Indian Textile Industry Braces for Impact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tariff-war-50-tariffs-kick-in-indian-textile-industry-braces-for-impact-1756303145946/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tariff-war-50-tariffs-kick-in-indian-textile-industry-braces-for-impact-1756303145946/embed</a>&nbsp;

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, is a United States federal law that was enacted in 1970 to combat organised crime by allowing prosecution of leaders and members of criminal organisations for any crime the organisation commits.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday targeted billionaire financier George Soros and his son and said they should face criminal charges and be prosecuted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, for supporting violent protests in the country and many other destructive actions to damage the country amid long-held claims that Soros secretly influences liberal groups and legal battles. Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, “George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America. We’re not going to allow these lunatics to rip apart America any more, never giving it so much as a chance to “BREATHE,” and be FREE.” “Soros, and his group of psychopaths, have caused great damage to our Country! That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you!,” Trump said.

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, is a United States federal law that was enacted in 1970 to combat organised crime by allowing prosecution of leaders and members of criminal organisations for any crime the organisation commits.

Trump targets financier George Soros, his ‘Radical Left’ son, calls for their prosecution under RICO

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Wednesday (Aug 27), according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake was reported at a depth of 125 km (77 miles), EMSC said. The epicentre was located 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with a population of about 108,000. There were no reports of injuries or damage immediately.This is the second quake that jolted the Hindu Kush region this month. On August 2, an earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hit the region at a depth of 123 km. There were no reports of damage or casualties following the tremors.Notably, Afghanistan frequently experiences seismic activity, especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range. This is because the location sits in a geologically active zone. Several fault lines are there beneath Afghanistan, the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.<h2>Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Taiwan</h2>Meanwhile, another earthquake of magnitude 6 struck in the sea off the northeast coast of Taiwan, the authorities said. There were no immediate reports of damage. Tremors were felt in the capital, Taipei, as the quake shook the buildings briefly. According to the state weather department, the quake occurred about 20km offshore from Yilan County and had a depth of 112 km.&nbsp;(more details to follow)

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Wednesday (Aug 27), according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake was reported at a depth of 125 km (77 miles), EMSC said. The epicentre was located 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with a population of about 108,000. There were no reports of injuries or damage immediately. This is the second quake that jolted the Hindu Kush region this month. On August 2, an earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hit the region at a depth of 123 km. There were no reports of damage or casualties following the tremors. Notably, Afghanistan frequently experiences seismic activity, especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range. This is because the location sits in a geologically active zone. Several fault lines are there beneath Afghanistan, the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Taiwan Meanwhile, another earthquake of magnitude 6 struck in the sea off the northeast coast of Taiwan, the authorities said. There were no immediate reports of damage. Tremors were felt in the capital, Taipei, as the quake shook the buildings briefly. According to the state weather department, the quake occurred about 20km offshore from Yilan County and had a depth of 112 km. (more details to follow)

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region

A 33-year-old Ukrainian soldier, Vladislav, survived an extraordinary ordeal after being captured by Russian forces near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, in early August 2025. Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne reported that his throat had been slit and thrown into a pit with 7 dead Ukrainian soldiers to die. According to Sergii Ryzhenko, director general of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Clinical Hospital, he crawled for 5 days to survive. Due to injuries, he is unable to speak. He is now receiving treatment in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.&nbsp;At the start of August, Ukraine lost control of a position near Pokrovsk. Trying to help his comrades, Vladislav was captured.&nbsp;"First, he was caught by one group, and then they were taken to a basement. There were completely different soldiers there. There were two of them, and they tormented the prisoners," said Viktoriia, Vladyslav’s wife.&nbsp;According to the report, which quoted Vladislav's brother, Yevhen, Russian prisoners of war underwent demonic torture like eyes being gouged out, lips and genitals being cut off, ears and noses being mutilated.&nbsp;According to a report from Ukrainian news portal Ukrainska Pravda, he was thrown in the pit thinking dead, along with garbage. he managed to escape using a glass from a broken bottle. He managed to crawl despite his injury by tying a cloth around his neck and reached the Ukrainian lines on August 17.&nbsp;Vladislav has a four-year-old daughter, and he reportedly plans to move back to the front line after he recovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Ukrainian soldier survives a brutal Russian attack, crawling for five days with a slit throat. His family describes the torture endured by the Russian Prisoner of War.

A 33-year-old Ukrainian soldier, Vladislav, survived an extraordinary ordeal after being captured by Russian forces near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, in early August 2025. Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne reported that his throat had been slit and thrown into a pit with 7 dead Ukrainian soldiers to die. According to Sergii Ryzhenko, director general of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Clinical Hospital, he crawled for 5 days to survive. Due to injuries, he is unable to speak. He is now receiving treatment in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. At the start of August, Ukraine lost control of a position near Pokrovsk. Trying to help his comrades, Vladislav was captured. "First, he was caught by one group, and then they were taken to a basement. There were completely different soldiers there. There were two of them, and they tormented the prisoners," said Viktoriia, Vladyslav’s wife. According to the report, which quoted Vladislav's brother, Yevhen, Russian prisoners of war underwent demonic torture like eyes being gouged out, lips and genitals being cut off, ears and noses being mutilated. According to a report from Ukrainian news portal Ukrainska Pravda, he was thrown in the pit thinking dead, along with garbage. he managed to escape using a glass from a broken bottle. He managed to crawl despite his injury by tying a cloth around his neck and reached the Ukrainian lines on August 17. Vladislav has a four-year-old daughter, and he reportedly plans to move back to the front line after he recovers.

A Ukrainian soldier survives a brutal Russian attack, crawling for five days with a slit throat. His family describes the torture endured by the Russian Prisoner of War.

33-year-old Ukrainian soldier survived crawling for 5 days after throat slit by Russians

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday expressed confidence that the United States and India would come together “at the end of the day” and said that the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains cordial but termed the trade negotiations as complicated. He also said that Washington was expecting a breakthrough by May or June, but India has taken a slower approach to finalising an agreement. He, however, said that New Delhi’s stance in the negotiations was&nbsp;“performative”.&nbsp;As US President Donald Trump’s unilateral 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods came into effect on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Fox Business, “The Indians came in early after Liberation Day to start negotiating on tariffs, and we still don’t have a deal. I thought we would have a deal by May or June. I thought India could be our earlier deals and they tapped us along in terms of negotiations.”“There’s also that aspect of Russian crude purchases which they have been profiteering on,” he said.&nbsp;Highlighting the bond between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump, Bessent said, “This is a very complicated relationship. PM Modi and Trump have a very good relationship at that level... I do think India is the world’s largest democracy and the US is the world’s largest economy. I think at the end of the day we will come together.”Bessent reiterated that the US has a big trade deficit with India and said New Delhi charged “very high” tariffs on American goods.“The US is the deficit country. When there is a schism in trade relations, the deficit country is at an advantage. It’s the surplus country that should worry. So, the Indians are selling to us. They have very high tariffs and we have a very large deficit with them,” Bessent added.&nbsp;WATCH: India-China trade ties: How US pressure is reshaping India's trade map<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-trade-ties-how-us-pressure-is-reshaping-india-s-trade-map-1756299546720/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-trade-ties-how-us-pressure-is-reshaping-india-s-trade-map-1756299546720/embed</a>&nbsp;Despite the differences on tariff issues, both governments have underlined that the broader bilateral relationship is not confined to trade alone. Strategic, defence, technology, and investment ties continue to expand, reflecting the depth and resilience of the partnership.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Indian government has reiterated its firm position on protecting sensitive sectors and said agricultural and dairy products remain red lines for it, as policymakers have been stressing that domestic interests in these areas cannot be compromised in any trade negotiation.

Despite the disagreement on tariff issues, the US and Indian governments have underlined that the broader bilateral relationship is not confined to trade alone. Strategic, defence, technology, and investment ties continue to expand, reflecting the depth and resilience of partnership.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday expressed confidence that the United States and India would come together “at the end of the day” and said that the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains cordial but termed the trade negotiations as complicated. He also said that Washington was expecting a breakthrough by May or June, but India has taken a slower approach to finalising an agreement. He, however, said that New Delhi’s stance in the negotiations was “performative”. As US President Donald Trump’s unilateral 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods came into effect on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Fox Business, “The Indians came in early after Liberation Day to start negotiating on tariffs, and we still don’t have a deal. I thought we would have a deal by May or June. I thought India could be our earlier deals and they tapped us along in terms of negotiations.” “There’s also that aspect of Russian crude purchases which they have been profiteering on,” he said. Highlighting the bond between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump, Bessent said, “This is a very complicated relationship. PM Modi and Trump have a very good relationship at that level... I do think India is the world’s largest democracy and the US is the world’s largest economy. I think at the end of the day we will come together.” Bessent reiterated that the US has a big trade deficit with India and said New Delhi charged “very high” tariffs on American goods. “The US is the deficit country. When there is a schism in trade relations, the deficit country is at an advantage. It’s the surplus country that should worry. So, the Indians are selling to us. They have very high tariffs and we have a very large deficit with them,” Bessent added. WATCH: India-China trade ties: How US pressure is reshaping India's trade map https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-trade-ties-how-us-pressure-is-reshaping-india-s-trade-map-1756299546720/embed Despite the differences on tariff issues, both governments have underlined that the broader bilateral relationship is not confined to trade alone. Strategic, defence, technology, and investment ties continue to expand, reflecting the depth and resilience of the partnership. Meanwhile, the Indian government has reiterated its firm position on protecting sensitive sectors and said agricultural and dairy products remain red lines for it, as policymakers have been stressing that domestic interests in these areas cannot be compromised in any trade negotiation.

Despite the disagreement on tariff issues, the US and Indian governments have underlined that the broader bilateral relationship is not confined to trade alone. Strategic, defence, technology, and investment ties continue to expand, reflecting the depth and resilience of partnership.&nbsp;

‘We’ll come together with India,’ says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as Trump’s 50% tariffs kick in

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