Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was almost hit by a drone while taking off from Moldova. A Ukrainian presidency source told AFP the danger claim was “exaggerated,” describing an alert after a Russian drone entered Moldovan and Romanian airspace.
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Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, during new CEO John Ternus’ first major product keynote. The company also announced the iPhone 18 lineup, new AI features, faster chips and higher starting prices.
Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has killed more than 1,000 children despite a mass vaccination campaign that reached 18.4 million. Health officials and aid groups say missed children, vaccine shortages and malnutrition continue to fuel the crisis.
Zion Mitchell, a 21-year-old Georgia National Guard member deployed in Washington, faces felony charges after allegedly pointing a pistol at a fellow Guard member during an argument over hairstyle regulations. The incident comes amid an extended National Guard deployment tied to President Trump’s crime task force in the city.
The Trump administration is proposing major changes to the 2030 census, including a possible citizenship question and the exclusion of many noncitizens from key population totals. The plan would also affect questions on race, ethnicity and sexual orientation and is expected to face legal challenges.
The White House removed its Tetris-style “Build the Wall” game after The Tetris Company said it was not involved and takes copyright infringement seriously. Other arcade games tied to Trump administration messaging remain online.
Hurricane Lowell passed west of Hawaii but caused widespread damage on Kauai, cutting power to tens of thousands and flooding roads. Officials reported extensive damage, evacuations and continuing surf hazards even after warnings were lifted.
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a Trump-backed midterm convention aimed at boosting turnout and fundraising. Some GOP candidates in competitive races are skipping the event, citing district work and concerns about national political headwinds.