President Donald Trump has blamed vandals, but a Washington Post analysis finds that the peeling tracks closely with stages of the renovation process.
The newly excommunicated Society of St. Pius X has established an outpost of traditionalism on the Kansas prairie.
Iran has reportedly directed its Houthi proxies in Yemen to prepare to close the Red Sea's vital oil trade route, posing a serious threat to global energy supplies.
Iran has reportedly directed its Houthi proxies in Yemen to prepare to close the Red Sea’s vital oil trade route, posing a serious threat to global energy supplies. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Iran has reportedly directed Yemen’s Houthis to prepare to close the Red Sea’s Bab el-Mandeb strait, a vital oil shipping route, if the U.S. targets Iranian power infrastructure. This directive, conveyed through Iran’s fractured leadership, underscores Tehran’s strategy to pressure Washington by threatening global energy supplies. DETAIL: The Houthis, supported by Iran, have reportedly deployed drones and missiles near the Bab el-Mandeb strait, awaiting orders to disrupt shipping. This comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran are…Open
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called for a stronger Royal Navy after Argentina claimed ownership of the Falkland Islands following its World Cup match against England.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called for Britain to bolster its Royal Navy after Argentinian players displayed a provocative anti-British banner following their World Cup victory over England. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called for a stronger Royal Navy after Argentina’s soccer team unfurled a banner claiming ownership of the Falkland Islands following their World Cup match against England on Wednesday. KEY QUOTE: “Whilst I am disgusted at the behaviour of some Argentinian players last night, the most important thing to do is build up the Royal Navy quickly.” – Nigel Farage on X (formerly Twitter) DETAIL: Following Argentina’s 2-1 victory against England in the World Cup semi-finals on…Open
Another person has been arrested for comments celebrating the murder of legendary Reform UK immigration and justice spokeswoman and former Conservative lawmaker and minister Ann Widdecombe.
Another person has been arrested for comments celebrating the murder of legendary Reform UK immigration and justice spokeswoman and former Conservative lawmaker and minister Ann Widdecombe. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A transgender university employee in the United Kingdom has been arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing for celebrating Ann Widdecombe’s murder on social media. DETAIL: Heather Herbert, a transgender employee at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, was arrested after making comments celebrating Widdecombe’s murder on Bluesky, the far-left social media app. “We received reports on Saturday 11 July 2026 relating to a post made online,” Police Scotland announced. “Following further assessment, a 50-year-old has…Open
Two 17-year-olds were found guilty of arson with intent to endanger life after attacking a packed restaurant with machetes and petrol, causing severe injuries to multiple victims.
Two 17-year-olds were found guilty of arson with intent to endanger life after storming a packed restaurant armed with machetes and gasoline, causing severe injuries to multiple victims. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Two teenagers, armed with machetes , stormed the Indian Aroma restaurant in London , England, dousing the premises and diners with gasoline before setting them alight. The attack caused a fireball that left two people critically injured and several others with severe burns. DETAIL: The teenagers, whose identities have been protected by the courts due to their age, were found guilty at the Old Bailey of arson with intent to endanger life and possession of an offensive weapon following a seven-week trial. The court heard that…Open
Iranian oil exports face renewed pressure as U.S. sanctions tighten following regional tensions and Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian oil exports face renewed pressure as U.S. sanctions tighten following regional tensions and Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The United States struck the oil tanker Belma in the Persian Gulf after the vessel allegedly ignored repeated warnings while heading toward Iran’s oil export terminal on Kharg Island , according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM said an aircraft disabled the tanker by firing Hellfire missiles into its smokestack as part of renewed enforcement of a naval blockade on Iranian ports ordered by President Donald J. Trump following a series of Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz . DETAIL: The blockade, which had previously been…Open
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has blamed the United Kingdom for the crimes of Pakistan-born Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has rejected Britain’s request to take back Shabir Ahmed, the Pakistan-born ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang , and has blamed Ahmed’s crimes on him being raised in Britain. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - This follows Pakistan’s refusal to accept the 73-year-old Rochdale grooming gang leader, despite Britain’s efforts to deport him. DETAIL: Pakistan has claimed that Ahmed’s crimes were the result of his being raised in Britain. “Regardless of where he was born, the onus lies on where he grew up , was raised, groomed, and unfortunately spoiled,” said Tahir Andrabi, Pakistan’s foreign office spokesman. The official further insisted that Pakistan had “no connection whatsoever with…Open
A broken water main sent water gushing from a West Hollywood apartment building and turned nearby streets into rivers early Thursday morning.
Retired Gen. Wesley Clark argues the U.S. should escalate military pressure to force Tehran into meaningful negotiations.