June 8, 2025
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Trump blasts LA, Newsom: US President vows federal action; 118 arrested in ICE raids – top developments

Protests against immigration raids in LA (Image credits: AP) US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the federal government would intervene in response to ongoing protests in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids, accusing local officials of failing to maintain order. “If governor Gavin Newscum, of California, and Mayor Karen Bass, of Los Angeles, […]

Trump-Musk feud turns ugly; escalated on social media: Top developments

Trump-Musk feace-off on social media (AI image) The simmering tensions between US President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk exploded into a full-blown public spat on Thursday, with both figures trading sharp barbs across social media platforms. The feud, which stems from disagreements over Trump’s flagship economic bill and its cuts to clean energy […]

Power outage affects millions in parts of Europe, halting trains, flights, and metro services – Top developments

A widespread power outage struck Spain, Portugal, Belgium and parts of southern France on Monday, causing chaos across the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. Millions of people were affected, with essential services including transportation, phone networks, and airports coming to a halt. The blackout has disrupted daily life and caused significant inconvenience, including halting train services, […]

Over 150 dead, rescuers search for survivors as earthquake hits Myanmar, Thailand: Top developments

A relative of a worker at a high-rise building under construction that collapsed in Bangkok, Thailand (left) and a building is damaged after earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Photo/AP) A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge, and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos […]

South Korea wildfires: 26 killed, temples destroyed, and other top developments

At least 26 people have died as wildfires continue to rage across southeastern South Korea. The fires, which began last Friday, have burned over 88,000 acres, making them the worst on record. Thousands have been evacuated, ancient Buddhist temples have been destroyed, and efforts to contain the flames are being hampered by strong winds. South […]