Author: Rachel Maddow

Police arrested the suspected gunman who shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. Trump told Fox News he learned about the arrest minutes before his live appearance, saying authorities held the suspect securely. A source close to the alleged shooter revealed the suspect’s location, helping law enforcement complete the arrest. FBI and Police Release Footage FBI and Utah police released video showing the suspect fleeing after the shooting, prompting more public tips. Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said public tips provided crucial leads in the manhunt. The video shows a…

Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. Three of five justices ruled Bolsonaro guilty on five counts; one vote remains pending. Justice Cármen Lúcia voted for conviction Thursday, a day after Justice Luiz Fux voted to acquit him. The court will determine Bolsonaro’s sentence after the final vote, potentially sentencing him to decades in prison. The 70-year-old former president remains under house arrest for violating a ban on political messaging. Political Tensions Rise The ruling deepens Brazil’s political divide and could trigger reactions from the United States government. Donald Trump criticized…

Witnesses saw Charlie Kirk shot in the neck and rushed from the stage at Utah Valley University. US President Donald Trump announced Kirk’s death, calling him “great and legendary” on Truth Social. Trump said Kirk understood and inspired American youth and offered condolences to his wife Erika and family. Immediate Response and Investigation Turning Point spokesperson Aubrey Laitsch confirmed Kirk had been shot and urged prayers for him. Videos showed Kirk under a white tent labeled “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong” when a single shot rang out. Police detained a suspect immediately but later released the individual while…

Israeli forces struck senior Hamas officials in Doha on Tuesday, expanding their “Summit of Fire” campaign. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office confirmed Israel planned, executed, and takes full responsibility for the operation. Eyewitnesses reported explosions and smoke rising over Doha’s Katara district after the airstrike. Casualty Reports Remain Unclear Initial reports suggest four Hamas Political Bureau members may have died or remain missing. Qatari officials stated no deaths were confirmed so far but confirmed strikes hit residential buildings housing Hamas leaders. The Qatari Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s actions, calling them reckless, and launched high-level investigations immediately. Regional and International Response The…

A 44-year-old man appeared in court this week charged with arson after a 5G mast in West Belfast was set on fire over the weekend. Darren Clarke, who has no fixed address, faced Belfast Magistrates’ Court via video link from Musgrave Police Station on Tuesday. Firefighters were called to the scene on Sunday night, where they extinguished a blaze at a 5G mast located off Whiterock Road at the junction with Brittons Parade. Police described the incident as “extremely reckless and dangerous,” warning it posed a serious risk to the public. A PSNI detective told the court that Clarke was…

The statewide girls soccer rankings have already shifted just one week into the season. Unexpected wins have opened spots for new teams, while some favorites face early challenges. Ridge has quickly returned as a strong title contender after back-to-back wins over Montgomery and Livingston. Both games went into double overtime, but the Red Devils secured thrilling victories thanks to goals from one of New Jersey’s promising track and field stars. These wins have boosted Ridge in the statewide standings and renewed attention from fans and coaches. Other teams also saw changes in rankings. Early upsets allowed mid-tier squads to climb…

Frédéric Péchier faces charges for allegedly poisoning 30 patients at Besançon clinics from 2008 to 2017. Twelve victims died. Authorities investigated after Sandra Simard suffered cardiac arrest during routine surgery in January 2017. They found a dangerous potassium dose in her anaesthesia bag. Alleged Sabotage and Intervention Prosecutors claim Péchier tampered with infusion bags to undermine colleagues and then assisted during resuscitations. They say he “always had a solution.” Péchier denies all accusations. Victims ranged from 4 to 89 years old. His legal team pledges to prove his innocence. Trial Highlights Complexity and Scale Lawyers call the trial “dizzying” due…

US President Donald Trump warned Hamas to accept a US-brokered ceasefire that Israel reportedly approved. Trump posted on Truth Social, “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” US Proposal Aims for Hostage Release US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff sent the ceasefire proposal to Hamas on Sunday. The plan offers US support to end Israel’s military operation in exchange for all hostages’ immediate release. Israel would free up to 3,000 Palestinian prisoners in return. Hostages Remain and Pressure Mounts Gaza holds 48 hostages, though only about…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused Vladimir Putin’s invitation to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. Zelenskyy told ABC News he cannot visit Moscow while Ukraine faces daily missile attacks. He said, “Putin can come to Kyiv” instead. Zelenskyy suggested Russia shows no real interest in negotiations by insisting on Moscow. U.S. Pushes for Direct Talks President Donald Trump urged face-to-face talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, making it a key goal of his Alaska summit with Russia. Trump said the leaders would meet after Zelenskyy visits Washington and consults European leaders. Moscow added conditions, delayed decisions, and increased attacks on Ukrainian…

An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along a narrow hill road. Rescuers reported its roof and sides were partially crushed. Emergency teams rushed to the scene as locals watched in shock. President Condemns the Accident President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed condolences to the victims and their families. Authorities have not yet determined the exact cause of the crash. Reports indicate the derailment occurred around 6 pm, at the start of the evening rush hour. Glória Funicular Serves City…