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Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank: What to know

Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank: What to know

Published by José Betancourt

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. On Friday, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians living in the West Bank, as well as a Washington Post photographer, who was hospitalized with serious injuries. Photojournalist Heidi Levine was knocked down, beaten, and robbed of her camera equipment by masked settlers in an attack captured on video by other journalists. Those other members of the press rescued her from the attackers while Israel Defense Forces soldiers reportedly stood by. Levine had lacerations and a wound to her hand that split her finger to the bone, according to the Post, which condemned the attack in a statement. Jasper Nathaniel, an independent journalist who helped Levine escape the attack, said that Levine also had cracked ribs, and may have been stabbed. Assaults like this one are becoming more common in the West Bank, where settler violence — which is currently targeting the ongoing olive harvest — has worsened. Last week, another photojournalist for the …

Judge blocks Trump White House media ban

Judge blocks Trump White House media ban

Published by Sam Flores

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Oct. 12, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images A federal judge late Tuesday night indefinitely extended his block on the White House from enforcing a ban on three media outlets that President Donald Trump announced in mid-September. The preliminary injunction by Judge Timothy Kelly replaces his temporary restraining order against Trump’s ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House complex as a lawsuit challenging the ban plays out. “President Trump’s own comments suggest that he intended the revocation of Plaintiffs’ hard passes to alter their reporting on him,” wrote Kelly, who was nominated by Trump for his seat in U.S. District Court in Washington. In his written opinion, Kelly said the three outlets were likely to succeed on their claim in their pending lawsuit, which argues they were denied due process when Trump summarily barred them without giving them a chance to argue …

‘It’s clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington’, analyst says – A propos

‘It’s clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington’, analyst says – A propos

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To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again Cover image: a propos © France 24 Issued on: 12/10/2026 – 23:02 11:55 min From the show Reading time 1 min President Donald Trump’s envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. He says that “it’s clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington because Vladimir Putin knows that Donald Trump lives on borrowed time”. By: Video by: Source link

US immigration authorities raid Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home

US immigration authorities raid Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home

Published by Sam Flores

WASHINGTON: US authorities conducted a predawn raid on Monday (Oct 12) on the Washington-area home of Democratic US Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump who has been the target of political insults by the Republican president, as part of an ongoing investigation, the Justice Department said. A person familiar with the investigation said it is related to alleged immigration fraud, and part of the probe concerns the Somali-born lawmaker’s immigration paperwork, which was filled out by her late father when she was a child. Omar wrote in a social media post that the US government is being weaponized to target a political enemy of the president. “For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns,” Omar said. “This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.” Other Democrats accused Trump and his administration of abuse of power. Omar, 44, is seeking a fifth two-year term in the US House of Representatives in the midterm elections on Nov 3. …

Ilhan Omar’s home raided in immigration investigation

Ilhan Omar’s home raided in immigration investigation

Published by Sam Flores

Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, during a news conference ahead of the State of the Union address at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Daniel Heuer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Federal authorities raided the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday morning as part of a criminal investigation of the Minnesota Democrat. Omar, who has not been charged with a crime, said she was being targeted for political purposes because of her opposition to President Donald Trump. A person familiar with the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the nonpublic investigation, told CNBC that the probe of the 44-year-old congresswoman is complex and has been going on for years. MS NOW reported that a law enforcement source with direct knowledge of the raid — which comes weeks before November’s midterm election — said the investigation into Omar is based on allegations of fraud. Fox News, which first reported the raid, cited a source familiar with the probe as saying it is …

Saudi Arabia says drones and missiles still targeting kingdom

Saudi Arabia says drones and missiles still targeting kingdom

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An air traffic control tower is seen at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sept. 19, 2026. AFP | Getty Images Saudi Arabia said Monday it was dealing with more drones and missile strikes as a slew of countries warned against travel to the kingdom due to fatal attacks on Riyadh’s airport by Iran-backed Houthi militants. The Australian and New Zealand governments on Monday cautioned their citizens against traveling to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and other Saudi destinations, joining similar advisories from the U.K., U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Japan and others. It came as the Saudi aviation authority extended the suspension of operations at the airport, which has been hit by numerous projectiles over the past week. The deadliest strike came on Saturday, when 12 people were killed and more than 300 were injured, according to officials. Another strike on Sunday killed one person and injured nearly a dozen. Who are the Houthis? U.S. and U.K. strikes thrust Iran-backed group into the global spotlight Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the …

Chuck Schumer Has Broad Support From His Caucus, but Midterms Could Decide His Future as Leader

Chuck Schumer Has Broad Support From His Caucus, but Midterms Could Decide His Future as Leader

Published by Sam Flores

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago. But this year’s midterm elections could be his most important yet, with some in the party having said he needs to step down and make way for a new generation. Schumer, who has directly or indirectly overseen his party’s Senate campaign arm in almost every election cycle over the last 20 years, has regained trust within his caucus, for now, as Democrats are hopeful of making gains in the midterm elections despite a difficult map that favors Republicans. Interviews with more than a dozen Democratic senators in recent weeks indicate that Schumer has recovered his political standing with many in his caucus. If Democrats gain seats in the election, colleagues expect him to easily win enough support in the closed-door leadership election, likely the week after Election Day. Should they win a majority, a feat once seen as improbable, another term as leader would be nearly assured, many said. Both parties pick their Senate leaders by secret …

Kerry Washington takes A-listers back to the streets they grew up on: best podcasts of the week | Television & radio

Kerry Washington takes A-listers back to the streets they grew up on: best podcasts of the week | Television & radio

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Pick of the week Street You Grew Up On Scandal star Kerry Washington’s web series is now a podcast, with big-name guests talking about the places they were raised. Cambridge, Massachusetts local Ben Affleck is the first to have a frank conversation on his parents’ divorce, and the things he didn’t tell his mum – such as being mugged at knifepoint at 14. “I loved hearing everything he shared,” says Washington. “Even though he tried to interview me at times.” Hannah J Davies Widely available, episodes weekly Deep Secrets After becoming a father, comedian Hunter Hill decided to make a parenting podcast. Until, that is, an attempt to research his dad threw him down a rabbit hole that made him question everything he knew about his family – including whether his goat-farming grandad was really a secret CIA operative. It’s a wild, detail-packed listen told in highly hooky fashion. Alexi Duggins Widely available, episodes weekly Eras: Spice Girls Wannabes … the story of Britain’s most successful girl group is told in Eras: Spice Girls. Photograph: …

Trump-won Washington district could decide control of Congress : NPR

Trump-won Washington district could decide control of Congress : NPR

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In this file photo, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) listens at a House Appropriations Committee hearing on July 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gluesenkamp Perez is seeking reelection in one of the most competitive seats in the country. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption i Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The fight for which party will control Congress is zoning in on one competitive district in southwest Washington state. The 3rd Congressional District is a mix of urban, industrial and rural communities with inland and coastal areas. It prides itself on its political independence. President Trump won this congressional district three times. But Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez flipped the district blue in 2022. Now, the Republican nominee, state Sen. John Braun, believes he has a shot at winning it back. “A lot of districts these days are pretty predictable in terms of their politics,” Braun told NPR during an interview at his small manufacturing business. “The third is not. You got to go earn those votes.” The competitive race has a lot on the line, …

Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington reveals cause of his wife of 29 years’ death

Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington reveals cause of his wife of 29 years’ death

Published by Daniella Wilson

Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington has revealed the cause of his wife Jenisa Washington’s death, more than a year after losing his partner of 29 years. The actor, 63, shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional social media post, explaining that Jenisa suddenly collapsed on May 31, 2025, before passing away nine days later on June 9. Isaiah revealed that his wife had suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke and never recovered, describing her death as a “huge shock” to their family. © Getty ImagesIsaiah and Jenisa in 2018 “Yes…the rumors are true,” he began alongside a black-and-white photograph of Jenisa. “My dear wife of 29 years collapsed suddenly on May 31, 2025 and passed away on June 9, 2025.” He continued: “It came as a huge shock to me and our entire family. She succumbed to a massive hemorrhagic stroke and never recovered.” The former Grey’s Anatomy star also used his post to urge his followers to pay attention to potentially serious health symptoms, particularly severe or unusual headaches. © Getty ImagesThe couple were married …