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Suspect Wrote About Trump Assassination Attempt in Pre-Written Note
A suspected gunman, arrested near Donald Trump’s golf course, had written a note months earlier stating his intent to kill the former president, according to a recent court filing. The note explicitly read, “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.” Prosecutors revealed the letter on Monday and plan to charge 58-year-old Ryan Routh with the attempted assassination of a political candidate. Routh has been in custody since his arrest on 15 September in Florida. U.S. Federal Judge Ryon McCabe ordered Routh to remain detained without bail, citing the strong evidence against him.
Ibstock Junior School Faces Criticism Over Bullying and Injury Concerns
In recent weeks, Ibstock Junior School, located on Melbourne Road in Ibstock, Leicestershire, has come under fire from parents over growing concerns about bullying, injuries, and poor communication with school leadership. The school, which serves children aged 7 to 11 and holds an Ofsted rating of "Good," is facing criticism from multiple families, who claim that Headmaster Phil Lewin and his staff have failed to adequately address serious complaints regarding student safety and well-being. With a capacity of 360 students and 332 currently enrolled, Ibstock Junior School has long been seen as a reliable institution for primary education in the local community. However, recent events have led many parents to question whether the school’s leadership is doing enough to protect their children and uphold its values of safety and respect.
Lebanon shaken by hand-held radio blasts as ‘solar energy systems erupt’
Israel's defense minister announced a "new phase" of the war as its forces focused on the northern front with Lebanon, where nine people were killed in the latest wave of explosives. A second wave of explosions has shaken Lebanon, this time connected to hand-held radios, with reports indicating that solar energy installations have also exploded in numerous regions.
ELN rebel offensive threatens peace process, says Colombian President Petro
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia has warned that an attack on a military base in the country's east "practically closes" peace talks. Late on Tuesday, Petro blamed the Marxist National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group for a previous attack in Puerto Jordan, in northeastern Arauca province, that killed two soldiers and injured at least 21.
Huw Edwards’ sentence isn’t reviewable since MPs criticize ‘leniency’
There are calls to make a mechanism for light sentencing more accessible, following indignation that a former BBC presenter was spared jail for his crimes. The London Victims' Commissioner has urged for an easier way to appeal light sentences after it was revealed that the Huw Edwards case cannot be revisited. The discredited BBC veteran was spared jail on Monday for viewing indecent photos of children as young as seven, with a six-month suspended sentence imposed at Westminster Magistrates Court.
Pager and walkie-talkie strikes on Hezbollah were daring and well-planned
It may take years to get the complete tale of how Hezbollah planned coordinated explosions of thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies. Even without Israel formally admitting guilt, it is apparent that the strike was meticulously prepared, no matter how unclear the outcome. Experts suspect that a little stable explosive was carefully inserted into each sabotaged device. Alan Woodward, a cybersecurity professor at Surrey University, says, "There wouldn't need to be much explosive, as proximity to a human body means it would cause injury even if it were just a few grams."
Who is Trump assassination suspect Ryan Wesley Routh?
US media has identified Ryan Wesley Routh as a suspect in the attempted assassination attempt on US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Florida. According to property records, Mr Routh, 58, is originally from North Carolina and has spent the majority of his life there, but he most recently lived in Hawaii. His known activities create a mixed picture of his ideology. He appears to have been passionate about Ukraine's military effort, and he has also had some legal troubles.
After a decade, Kashmiris will vote in historic elections
On a bright September afternoon, a caravan of colorful cars adorned with flags arrives in a village in Indian-administered Kashmir for an election rally. Iltija Mufti, a PDP leader, gently emerges from one of the cars' sunroofs. "Yeli ye Mufti (When Mufti will be in power)," she shouts to a gathering assembled to hear the third-generation leader of one of the region's most powerful political dynasties.
China releases US pastor David Lin, who was jailed for life in 2006
According to the US State Department, China has released David Lin, a pastor from the United States who had been imprisoned since 2006. Lin, aged 68, received a life sentence after being convicted of contract fraud. Washington identified him as illegally incarcerated and had been urging Beijing to release him for years.
Trump thanked the Secret Service, but is he adequately protected?
Donald Trump hailed the US Secret Service for foiling what the FBI described as an attempted assassination. Agents discovered the alleged gunman, called Ryan Routh by US media, in the woods of Trump's golf course in Florida on Sunday afternoon. The Republican presidential nominee was playing a few hundred meters away.
After debate, shocking new poll indicates Trump-Kamala race shift
According to recent polling following the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris now leads Donald Trump by five points among registered voters. The two candidates faced up for the first time on Tuesday in an ABC News debate in Philadelphia, where they argued for more than an hour and a half about abortion, the economy, and foreign policy. Harris won the debate and appeared to be more presidential, while Trump was deemed the most confrontational.
Obrador to enact controversial judiciary reforms: What next?
Mexico's senate has passed a judicial overhaul to see judges elected by popular vote. The reforms have elicited conflicting views. Supporters claim that they will hold judges more accountable and highlight the possibility of the people voting for those responsible for providing justice. Critics argue that this weakens the nation's system of checks and balances by weakening the judiciary's independence.