Cole Allen has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. He also faces charges of transporting firearms across state lines, discharging a firearm during an act of violence, and assaulting law enforcement officers. The case is now proceeding through the courts.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed Iran's latest response in nuclear negotiations as "nonsense." He insisted he feels no pressure and pledged that the United States will achieve total victory. Tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high as talks continue.
A 53-year-old woman was killed in a bear attack in northern Romania. The incident occurred in the municipality of Telciu. Local authorities confirmed the cause of death through an autopsy.
A shooting in Nice, southern France, left two people dead and three others wounded. The attacker reportedly fired the fatal shots from a scooter. Nice mayor Eric Ciotti condemned the incident, describing it as a "terrifying shooting."
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared on Monday that he will not resign, vowing to prove his doubters wrong. He promised to deepen ties with the European Union, arguing the move will make Britain stronger. Starmer's statement comes amid mounting pressure on his leadership.
The war with Iran has caused a global jet fuel supply crunch that threatens to disrupt summer vacation plans as the peak travel season approaches in the Northern Hemisphere. Airlines and fuel suppliers are struggling with limited supply and rising prices, which could lead to flight cancellations and higher ticket costs.
Donald Trump had to ask Volodymyr Zelensky for a ceasefire during Russia's May 9 Moscow parade, a three-day pause that became a powerful symbol of shifting power dynamics. Commentator Michał Szułdrzyński argues that Ukraine has exposed Russia's weakness. The episode raises questions about whether Trump still believes Ukraine holds no negotiating cards.
The European Council announced the restoration of full trade ties with Syria, describing the decision as "a clear political signal of the EU's commitment to re-engage with Syria." The move marks a significant shift in EU foreign policy toward Damascus and could open new economic opportunities for both sides.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival amid a leadership challenge, while UK gilt yields are rising. Starmer identified growth, defence, relations with Europe, and energy as issues that must be urgently addressed. The combination of political and economic pressure marks a critical moment for his government.
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar called on Facebook on Monday for the resignation of President Tamas Sulyok and others he described as "Viktor Orbán's puppets." Within three hours, the post received over 190,000 likes and thousands of comments. Hungary is experiencing a deepening political crisis.
A Sarajevo court sentenced Bosnian Serb Dusko Zorić to 15 years in prison for crimes against humanity. He was found guilty of participating in a planned attack on Muslim civilians in the village of Zecovi in 1992, in which at least 69 people were killed. The verdict came 34 years after the massacre took place.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that approximately 20 countries are cooperating with Ukraine on drone-related projects. Four agreements have already been signed, while additional contracts are being prepared and talks with more nations are ongoing. The update came following a report from Ukraine's chief negotiator Rustem Umerov.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that around 20 countries are interested in signing drone support agreements with Ukraine. Poland and other regional states are among those on the list. Four deals have already been signed, with more currently in preparation.
Donald Trump's so-called "golden visa" program, designed to attract the world's financial elite to the United States, has turned into a reputational disaster. According to The Washington Post, the high price tag is only part of the problem — unclear legal regulations are the real obstacle. Even the wealthiest prospective applicants are unwilling to take the legal risk, leaving the program largely unused.
Pope Leo XIV is reportedly supporting reform-minded forces within the Polish Catholic Church, according to German magazine "Cicero." The ongoing confrontation between the Pope and Donald Trump is said to be damaging the image of Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The development reflects broader tensions between the Vatican and conservative church factions.
A former Woolworths employee in Australia filed an unfair dismissal claim after feeling "upset" at being told to cover up his exposed buttocks at work. Fair Work Commission deputy president Alan Colman dismissed the case, accusing the man of wasting the tribunal's time. The published ruling found no grounds whatsoever to consider the dismissal unfair.
The Ukrainian military reported multiple Russian violations of the ceasefire within the past 24 hours. Russia, in turn, accused Kyiv of launching attacks. The three-day truce, brokered through the efforts of US President Donald Trump, came into force on Friday and was set to last through Monday.
A body found in a "decomposed state" near an abandoned ute 50km north-west of Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, is believed to be that of Julian Ingram, 37, suspected of a triple murder. Ingram was accused of shooting his pregnant former partner Sophie Quinn, her new boyfriend and her aunt in January. A large-scale manhunt had been under way since the killings near Lake Cargelligo, approximately 450km west of Sydney.
EU foreign ministers gathered in Brussels to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the western Balkans. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke of "a new feeling of momentum," saying his country emerged stronger after the most difficult winter. The talks are focused on continued support for Kyiv and long-term strategic planning for the conflict's resolution.
A documentary shelved by the BBC won a BAFTA award, prompting sharp criticism from the filmmakers involved. Journalist and presenter Ramita Navai declared while accepting the award: "We refuse to be silenced and censored." Gaza-based filmmakers publicly slammed the BBC for its decision to block the film.