A regional train carrying 186 passengers derailed near Cléon, injuring 44 people. Investigators are examining whether a fragment of rail found on the tracks points to sabotage or another cause.
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Donald Trump said during a Dublin visit that he would “love” to see a united Ireland, calling unification “fantastic.” The remarks prompted rebuttals from Downing Street and Northern Ireland unionists, who said any constitutional change must be decided by voters there.
Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding more than 100 American women of over $6 million through online romance scams were extradited from South Africa to the United States. The men face wire fraud and money laundering charges and are alleged to be linked to the Black Axe criminal network.
President Trump arrived in Dublin for meetings with Irish leaders before heading to his Doonbeg golf resort during the Irish Open. The visit prompted security cordons, planned protests and criticism from some Dublin residents.
BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi for a summit focused on trade, energy, technology and global conflicts. The gathering comes as wars in Ukraine and Iran, sanctions and U.S.-China tensions test the expanded bloc’s unity.
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks launched from Iraq hit facilities in the Riyadh and Medina areas. Iraq condemned the strike, dismissed a commander in Maysan province and opened an investigation.
A Los Angeles federal jury acquitted Lil Durk of all charges in a murder-for-hire case involving a 2022 shooting that killed Saviay’a Robinson. Two co-defendants were convicted of stalking-related charges, and Banks remains in custody pending a separate racketeering trial.
A passenger train derailed near Rouen in Normandy, injuring 44 people, including an 18-year-old woman who was airlifted in critical condition. Authorities launched a mass-casualty response and suspended rail traffic while investigators work to determine the cause.