The Supreme Court has granted a temporary pause to the Biden administration's efforts to regulate so-called ghost guns, which are firearm-making kits available online. The regulations require background checks and registration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and are intended to protect public safety. Opponents of the regulations argue that they infringe on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and the legal battle over the regulations is likely to continue in the lower courts.
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A joint operation between the FBI and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has resulted in the arrest of almost 100 people in the US and Australia on child sexual abuse allegations. Following the fatal shooting of two FBI agents in 2021, the FBI and AFP launched an investigation dubbed "Operation Bakis" which led to the arrest of 19 men in Australia and the rescue of 13 children. The FBI is working with international law enforcement partners to identify and apprehend any other individuals involved in the alleged child abuse network.
The Secret Service of Ukraine (SSU) has arrested a woman in connection with an alleged assassination plot against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Russia has launched more than 70 missiles and drones at Ukraine in recent weeks, resulting in two deaths and four injuries in a "large scale fire" in the northeast. The Ukrainian government has urged the international community to take action to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
The United States advanced to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup in Auckland on Tuesday with a scoreless draw against Portugal. Despite criticism from former US team member Carli Lloyd, the team is now set to face Sweden in the knockout round on Sunday. Both teams have proven their strength in the tournament so far, and the match is sure to be an exciting one.
During his visit, Christie visited two sites devastated by the war with Russia, and participated in a flowers laying ceremony at a former defense line. He also reiterated his support for Ukraine, and his hope to get a firsthand look at the wartime atrocities that the country has experienced.
Alexey Navalny, a Russian opposition leader and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin's government, was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Friday for promoting "extremism". He was already serving a nine-year sentence for parole violations, fraud, and contempt of court. Navalny's team has denounced the charges as politically motivated and the international community has called for his immediate release.
Mexican officials have reported the discovery of a body along a floating barrier recently installed in the Rio Grande by Texas authorities. The barrier was installed last month across from Eagle Pass, Texas, and is designed to make it more difficult for migrants to cross the river. Human rights groups have criticized the barrier, saying it puts migrants in danger and violates their rights. The Mexican government is investigating the death, which is the first reported since the barrier was installed.
Mike Pence has taken direct aim at Donald Trump in the wake of his four-count federal indictment, defending himself for ignoring Trump's pleas and emphasizing the importance of upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. Pence was a key witness in the prosecution's case, and his statement serves as a reminder of the importance of putting the country first.