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White House asks DOJ to review Hearn vandalism case

August 11, 2026 |

White House officials asked the Justice Department to review whether new charges can be brought against former Olympian David Hearn after prosecutors moved to dismiss a Reflecting Pool vandalism case. Prosecutors cited evidence that the damage came from a faulty contractor installation, not vandalism.

Anonymous jury set for Luigi Mangione murder trial

August 11, 2026 |

Crime and US

A New York judge ruled that jurors will remain anonymous in Luigi Mangione’s murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The court also added an overflow room after criticism over media and public access.

National Guard patrols divide Washington one year into deployment

August 11, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and US

One year after President Trump sent the National Guard into Washington, D.C., thousands of armed troops remain on patrol under an extended mission now set to run through early 2029. The deployment has divided residents, drawn lawsuits and raised questions about crime, cost and civilian policing.

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World News

Hungary elects Andras Baka as president

August 11, 2026 |

Politics and World

Hungary’s parliament has elected Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief removed under Viktor Orban, as president. His election comes as Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s government moves to dismantle Orban-era institutions and draft a new constitution.

Total solar eclipse sweeps from Arctic to Europe

August 11, 2026 |

Science and World

The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and part of Portugal on Wednesday. Millions will see totality for about two minutes, while hundreds of millions more may see a partial eclipse.

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

August 11, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

Lebanon’s parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, a step that would make it the first Middle Eastern country to formally end capital punishment. The measure replaces death sentences with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour, though enforcement details remain unclear.

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