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Emergency ruling stops government action A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an urgent injunction Sunday blocking the Trump administration from deporting a group of Guatemalan minors. The order followed last-minute legal filings from attorneys who said the removals were being carried out illegally. Ten children named, order covers all in custody The lawsuit highlights 10 unaccompanied children, ages 10 to 17, who lawyers said were only hours from being flown to Guatemala late Saturday night. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan halted their deportation for 14 days and instructed that they remain in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement…

Russia sent 142 attack and decoy drones into Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Telegram. Explosions shook Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro as fighting intensified. Ukrainian forces intercepted 126 drones, but 16 struck ten different locations, causing widespread damage. Kherson Reports Casualties and Infrastructure Damage Authorities confirmed two deaths and 14 injuries in Kherson after drones hit homes, schools, a hospital, and a gas station. Nine houses, several cars, and administrative buildings suffered damage during the assault. Odesa Faces Blackout and Injuries Officials reported one injury in Odesa, with Chornomorsk sustaining the heaviest destruction. District Governor Oleg Kiper said…

Oscar Piastri took a commanding win at the Dutch Grand Prix to open up a 34-point lead in the championship, while his McLaren teammate and closest rival Lando Norris suffered a devastating DNF just seven laps from the finish. Piastri’s performance at Zandvoort was flawless, controlling the race from pole through changing conditions and multiple safety car restarts. The 24-year-old Australian never looked under threat, displaying the composure that has become his hallmark. Norris, however, endured heartbreak. Running second and keeping the pressure on Piastri, his car suddenly began smoking before grinding to a halt with an oil leak. Forced…

Beer drinking in Germany is decreasing, while alcohol-free brews are booming. The federal statistics office reports alcohol-free sales have climbed by 109 percent since 2013. In contrast, overall beer sales have sunk to their lowest point in more than 30 years. For the first time, sales slipped below four billion liters in a half-year span. Between January and June 2025, German breweries sold about 3.9 billion liters. That equals a decline of 6.3 percent, or 262 million liters, compared with the same period in 2024. brewers shift focus to new generations Erdinger brewery near Munich has brewed beer since the…

A major US study has found that many young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are prescribed medication far sooner than medical guidelines recommend. The analysis of more than 9,700 children, published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that 42% of four- and five-year-olds were given ADHD medication within a month of diagnosis, despite official advice to begin with six months of behavioural therapy. Guidelines emphasise that early behavioural treatment can have “a big positive effect on the child as well as on the family,” according to Dr Yair Bannett, lead author and assistant professor of paediatrics at Stanford University. While medications…

Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down as U.S. health secretary, citing concerns that his leadership threatens public health nationwide. Sanders Critiques Kennedy’s Leadership In an op-ed for The New York Times, Sanders argued that Kennedy’s policies endanger Americans and insisted he must resign immediately. He criticized the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” slogan, noting that Kennedy’s actions have undermined science and weakened public health initiatives. Sanders highlighted the recent dismissal of CDC director Susan Monarez and the resignation of four senior CDC officials in protest of Kennedy’s…

The Israeli army struck Gaza City on Friday, declaring it an active combat zone. International organisations and aid groups condemned Israel’s new offensive. Gaza health officials reported 63,025 deaths, including 59 in the past 24 hours. Churches and aid groups pledged to stay, helping displaced residents despite ongoing attacks. Israel stated Hamas leaders and tunnels remain active in Gaza City. Explosions and smoke appeared across southern Israel as fighting continued. Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack. Civilians Face Extreme Hardship Residents said global condemnation did not halt Israel’s military actions. Mohamed Aboul…

A US appeals court has declared most tariffs introduced by Donald Trump illegal. The decision delivers a significant blow to his trade agenda and points toward a looming Supreme Court battle. The ruling cancels Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries. It also strikes down levies targeting China, Mexico and Canada. Judges say tariffs violate the law The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges described his tariffs as “invalid as contrary to law”. They rejected his argument that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act gave him authority. The court stressed that tariff powers…

A 14-year-old boy admitted to police that he deliberately started wildfires in Portugal. He rode a scooter to forested areas in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela and used matches to ignite fires. Police believe anger over poor school results and social struggles motivated his actions. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that he acted with others. Authorities Investigate Repeated Fire Outbreaks Police launched investigations after wildfires repeatedly erupted in the same parishes. The summer fires destroyed several hectares of forest and alarmed local residents. Braga Judicial Police completed the probe and transferred the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The…

A groundbreaking global review has revealed that the shingles vaccine may provide significant cardiovascular benefits, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes by nearly 20%. The study, the first systematic review and meta-analysis on the topic, found that vaccinated adults had an 18% lower risk of cardiovascular events, with a 16% reduction observed in people over 50. Researchers believe the protective effect may be linked to the vaccine’s role in preventing shingles-related inflammation, a key factor in heart and circulatory diseases. While the analysis included both randomized trials and observational studies, experts caution that more evidence is needed to…