Hide restaurant, a luxurious establishment in London, became the target of a “Russian-ordered” plot involving a kidnapping and arson, according to investigators. Authorities arrested a group of young British men connected to the Wagner mercenary group, who were also found guilty of an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked warehouse. These incidents are part of a broader campaign of sabotage across Europe, with Russia utilizing proxies recruited online to carry out attacks and sow distrust. These operations are seen by experts as a form of psychological warfare, designed to undermine European support for Ukraine and destabilize societies.
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Amid growing frustration from Democratic voters, many are demanding more extreme actions from their representatives to oppose the Trump administration. According to reports, some constituents have suggested lawmakers should be willing to risk violence, including being shot, to gain attention and effect change. This comes after months of disapproval of Democratic lawmakers and perceived lack of action, with some voters demanding their representatives “fight harder.” These demands have reportedly led to conversations that include suggestions for intentional arrests and other violent measures.
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Representative Tim Burchett, initially claiming the FBI had discovered 1,400 new Jeffrey Epstein files, has now altered his stance. He suggests the files may have been destroyed under the Biden administration, despite a Department of Justice memo denying the existence of undisclosed evidence. This shift aligns with broader suspicions among some regarding the White House’s position on the Epstein case. Burchett, however, attributes the disappearance to the previous administration’s actions.
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In June 2025, the UN Monitoring Mission reported a record high of civilian casualties and fatalities in Ukraine, marking the worst month in the past three years. This alarming increase is largely due to Russia’s escalated use of long-range missiles and drones targeting urban areas, leading to 232 deaths and 1,343 injuries. The first half of 2025 saw a 54% surge in civilian casualties compared to the same period in 2024, with a 17% increase in deaths and a 64% rise in injuries. The UN has documented a total of at least 13,580 civilian deaths and 34,115 injuries since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
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Manitoba’s premier has criticized US lawmakers for “trying to trivialise” the province’s wildfire crisis, which has led to a second state of emergency this summer and prompted evacuations of several communities. These comments followed a letter from US lawmakers who expressed concerns over the impact of wildfire smoke on air quality and urged Canada to take further action. As of Thursday, 104 wildfires were burning across Manitoba, with many out of control, and the ongoing blazes have already claimed lives and destroyed property. Scientists attribute the intensifying wildfire seasons to climate change, as Canada experiences warming at a rate faster than the global average.
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A former Justice Department official, Patty Hartman, has warned of potential retribution within the agency, as she was recently fired, making her the fourth person connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots cases to be terminated in the past month. Hartman, who worked on the public affairs team for the District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office, believes these firings are a form of retaliation from the administration, as the mass pardon of the defendants shuttered the Jan. 6 prosecutions. She characterized her dismissal as an indication of a broader destabilization within the Justice Department, asserting that the administration has disregarded established rules and due process. Hartman is now considering a legal challenge regarding her termination, highlighting the growing concerns of those within the agency.
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President Trump stated in an NBC interview that the US has reached an agreement with NATO to supply Ukraine with weapons, with NATO covering the full cost. This deal involves the US sending weapons, including Patriot missile systems, to NATO for distribution. Earlier that day, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had urged leaders to increase aid to Ukraine, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned ongoing discussions with European countries regarding sharing Patriot batteries with Ukraine. Trump also announced a forthcoming “major statement” on Russia, scheduled for Monday.
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Amidst the devastating Texas floods, which resulted in numerous deaths and missing persons, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delayed crucial aid by requiring her signature on contracts and grants over $100,000. According to multiple sources, this new requirement delayed the deployment of Urban Search and Rescue crews, aerial imagery, and additional staff for FEMA’s disaster call center. While Texas awaited aid, Noem took to social media to ask followers for their preference on her official portrait as a former governor. Former FEMA Director Deanne Criswell stated that these delays could have cost lives.
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A Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer was fatally shot in Kyiv on Thursday morning in what is being investigated as an assassination. Authorities launched an investigation and manhunt for the perpetrator. The SBU has not released the identity of the officer. CCTV footage, which CNN cannot independently verify, purportedly shows the attack with a masked individual approaching the officer before firing, and the victim collapsing. The SBU is Ukraine’s main security service and was responsible for the recent drone attack against Russian airfields.
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The U.S. Treasury Department imposed a $216 million penalty on GVA Capital, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, for violating U.S. sanctions. The firm, labeled by OFAC as an “egregious” violator, knowingly facilitated investments for sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, who has alleged ties to Vladimir Putin. Despite legal warnings, GVA Capital coordinated transactions with Kerimov’s proxy related to an investment in Luminar, a U.S.-based technology company. This action underscores the importance of compliance with sanctions to prevent Russian nationals’ access to the U.S. financial system.
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