Author: Lester Holt

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s military confirmed Wednesday that its air force intercepted a series of Russian drones that entered the country’s airspace during nighttime strikes targeting Ukraine. Officials reported that 19 drones crossed into Polish skies between late Tuesday and early Wednesday. At least eight were destroyed by F-16 fighters operating with NATO support. Wreckage was found in multiple locations, including Wyryki-Kolonia, where one drone hit a residential building. No injuries occurred. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incursion a deliberate act of aggression and requested urgent consultations with NATO under Article 4. Flights at major airports in Warsaw, Rzeszów,…

Hong Kong’s new doctors program allows physicians to divide their time between patient care, teaching, and research. The initiative aims to tackle future staff shortages and encourage medical innovation. Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau said the program will help hospitals link clinical work with academic development. “A doctor’s clinical work is inextricably linked with teaching and research. More clinical experiences can also be translated into new studies,” he said in a statement. The dual-track program, announced late last year, is supported by public health research funding. Some funds are set aside for infectious disease studies. Doctors in the program will have…

Federal injunction overturnedThe Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration, allowing immigration authorities to proceed with raids in Southern California that had been temporarily blocked. This ruling suspends a July 11 injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong, who had ruled that the government’s enforcement tactics likely violated Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Case highlights claims of profilingPlaintiffs accused federal agents of carrying out aggressive stops targeting individuals based on skin color, ethnicity, or the way they spoke. The lawsuit described operations conducted by masked and armed officers, some of which were likened to public…

Prime Minister details family-focused measures Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has introduced a €1.6 billion plan aimed at addressing the country’s shrinking population. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair, he framed the initiative as a way to ease household financial burdens and create incentives for young citizens to remain in Greece. The program, set to take effect in 2026, includes broad income tax cuts, support for larger families, property tax reductions in rural and island areas, and additional assistance for pensioners and households struggling with living costs. Demographic trends underscore urgency The announcement comes as Greece faces a severe demographic…

Commission Cites Anti-Competitive Conduct The European Commission has imposed a €2.95 billion fine on Google, finding that the company misused its dominant position in the online advertising sector. Regulators said Google gave preferential treatment to its own ad exchange and publisher tools, restricting competition and narrowing options for advertisers and publishers. 60-Day Deadline to Present Solutions Brussels has instructed Google to submit a plan within two months to correct the practices. Authorities warned that if the company’s proposals are inadequate, they could pursue more severe actions, including separating parts of Google’s ad-tech business. Google has stated it will appeal the…

Remarks at Eastern Economic Forum Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western soldiers entering Ukraine during ongoing hostilities would be treated as legitimate targets by Moscow.Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he stressed that foreign troops operating on Ukrainian soil while fighting continues would face direct consequences. Context: Western Security Guarantees The statement followed a Paris meeting in which French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 nations had pledged long-term security support for Ukraine.These commitments include financial aid, military training, and the possible creation of a multinational reassurance force once hostilities subside.Putin argued that any…

Trump calls strike a message to drug traffickers President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that US forces carried out a military strike on a vessel allegedly connected to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people. The operation occurred in international waters in the southern Caribbean, officials said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ship was part of a known trafficking route from Venezuela and described the strike as an effort to disrupt the cartel’s operations in the region. Trump defends action On Truth Social, Trump stated: “Under my orders, US forces executed a precision strike against confirmed Tren de…

Relief operations slowed by landslides and damaged roads A magnitude-6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing over 800 people and injuring approximately 2,500, according to Taliban officials. Rescue efforts are hampered by landslides and broken roads, leaving many remote mountain villages isolated. The quake’s epicenter was near the Pakistan border, with Kunar province experiencing the most severe destruction. Its shallow depth worsened the impact, and aftershocks continued into Monday, shaking areas as far as Kabul, more than 100 miles away. Hospitals overwhelmed with casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid warned that the death toll could rise, as many victims remain…

Court intervenes after urgent legal action A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an emergency order on Sunday halting the Trump administration’s plan to deport Guatemalan minors. The injunction followed urgent filings from attorneys who argued that the removals were being carried out illegally. Ten children named, protections extend to all in federal custody The lawsuit concerns 10 unaccompanied children, ages 10 to 17, who lawyers said were scheduled for flights back to Guatemala late Saturday night. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan ordered a 14-day suspension of deportations and instructed that the children remain in the care of the Office of…

Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has demanded that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resign from his position as the United States health secretary, citing growing concerns that his leadership endangers public health. Sanders Criticizes Kennedy’s Leadership In a piece for The New York Times, Sanders accused Kennedy of putting Americans at risk and called for his immediate resignation. He argued that the administration’s slogan, “Make America Healthy Again,” has been undermined by Kennedy’s policies, which have weakened scientific guidance and public health practices. The senator noted the recent firing of CDC director Susan Monarez and the resignations of…