Planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland have been postponed after Vice President JD Vance canceled his trip, as Israel intensified strikes in southern Lebanon, according to multiple reports. The talks had been expected to take place in Switzerland, a country that has often served as a venue for sensitive diplomatic contacts. BBC and Radio Free Europe/Radio…

Labour politician Andy Burnham won a special election, a result that sets up a direct political showdown with Labour leader Keir Starmer over who will lead Britain. The win, reported by multiple outlets including NPR, CBC and The Independent, puts Burnham in a stronger position inside the Labour Party at a moment when questions about…

Russia warned of escalation after Ukraine carried out what was described as the largest drone attack ever to hit Moscow, targeting sites in and around the Russian capital and prompting renewed threats of retaliation from the Kremlin. The attack unfolded as part of the broader war that began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and…

Singer Oliver Tree has been confirmed dead after a helicopter crash that killed six people, according to multiple published reports. The crash was fatal for everyone aboard, and Tree was among the passengers. USA Today, Yahoo, AOL.com and NBC News all reported the confirmation of Tree’s death in connection with the crash. NBC News described…

Asian stock markets fell in Tuesday trading as investors weighed the durability of a U.S.-Iran interim peace deal and monitored moves in oil prices that have swung sharply in recent sessions. The pullback came after a stretch of headline-driven trading tied to the Middle East and energy markets. Several regional markets that had been higher…

Texas state Rep. James Talarico has intensified his criticism of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Paxton’s handling of a plea deal tied to a child sex abuse case, publicly pressing for more disclosure and accountability from the state’s top law enforcement office. Talarico, a Democrat who represents parts of the Austin area, has targeted…

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook reported receiving more than $1 million in outside support to cover legal expenses tied to a dispute over an effort by then-President Donald Trump to remove her from the central bank, according to recent disclosures cited in multiple reports. The support, described as legal aid, covered a large share of…

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, best known as the voice of Lilo in Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” and for her role in the horror hit “The Ring,” has died. She was 35. Chase’s death was reported by multiple news outlets, including The Associated Press, NBC News, TMZ and The New York Times. No additional details…

A flu outbreak has sickened Air Force recruits in basic training at Joint Base San Antonio after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended the military’s mandatory influenza vaccination requirement, according to reporting from ABC News. The outbreak is centered at Lackland Air Force Base, the basic military training hub within Joint Base San Antonio. Recruits living…

Faizon Love, the actor known for roles in “Elf,” “Friday” and “Couples Retreat,” was arrested in Hillsborough County, Florida, according to jail records. Records show Love was booked into the Hillsborough County jail system in the Tampa area. Multiple outlets, including FOX 13 Tampa Bay, WESH, WTSP, USA Today, The Mercury News, WFTV and WFLA,…

A proposed California “billionaire tax” has been cleared to appear on the statewide ballot, setting up a high-stakes fight over whether the state should impose a new levy aimed at its wealthiest residents. The measure advanced despite opposition from prominent figures in the tech industry and is now positioned for a public vote. The proposal,…

A group of California billionaires and their allies has launched a well-funded campaign to defeat a proposed state tax aimed at raising money for health care, setting up a high-stakes political fight ahead of the November election. The proposal, often described as a “billionaire tax,” is slated to qualify for the November ballot, according to…