Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago-born pontiff, has participated in the US midterm elections by mailing in a ballot. This marks the first time a Pope has voted in an American election, a move observed amidst ongoing strained relations between the Vatican and Donald Trump.
A New York man has been arrested following a boat capsize near the Statue of Liberty, which resulted in the deaths of a woman and an infant. Twelve other individuals were rescued from the water after an extensive search operation.
The Trump administration has approved a $1.2 billion (£940 million) payment to German energy firm RWE to cease development on several offshore wind energy projects in the United States. This agreement marks the latest in a series of cancellations affecting wind power, a sector consistently criticised by former President Donald Trump.
Ireland is preparing to extradite suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan from Dubai, acquiring a bulletproof and bomb-proof van for his high-security transport to court. The 49-year-old faces charges in Ireland and is sought by US authorities, who have offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his arrest.
French authorities have detained 297 individuals in connection with the wildfires that ravaged the country last month, with 70 facing charges for arson. The government is pursuing a punitive approach, attributing many blazes to deliberate acts rather than solely climate factors.
Residents near a Los Angeles warehouse fire are enduring a pervasive, foul odour and an infestation of flies and rats, stemming from thousands of tonnes of decaying chicken, poultry, and fish. The lingering consequences of the industrial blaze highlight public health concerns and the logistical challenges of managing large-scale waste incidents.
An Irish government jet travelled to the United Arab Emirates in April for discussions concerning the extradition of Daniel Kinahan. Kinahan, wanted by Irish authorities, has been resisting extradition efforts from Dubai.
The United States has levied a 15% tariff on gallium nitride (GaN), a critical semiconductor material, effective immediately. This measure is overtly aimed at bolstering US manufacturing against increasing competition from China's expanding chip sector, illustrating Washington's ongoing efforts to restrict Beijing's technological advancement.
Parisian authorities have tightened regulations for e-scooter riders, mandating helmets and high-visibility clothing following a significant increase in fatal accidents. Fines of up to €135 are now applicable for non-compliance, alongside stricter enforcement of existing traffic laws.
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has expanded rapidly to over 95 square kilometres, necessitating the evacuation of thousands and prompting a state of emergency in the regional district.
An opposition MP in Kosovo's Assembly threw at least four eggs at acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session, leading to intervention from lawmakers and police.
Typhoon Dolphin has caused extensive disruption across Japan's Okinawa prefecture, leaving at least 44,000 properties without electricity and injuring five individuals. The storm is now projected to impact mainland China.
Abelardo de la Espriella assumed the Colombian presidency, promising an "all-out war" on "narco-terrorism." His inauguration was immediately followed by a United States commitment of $1bn in assistance.