Four killed in school shooting in US state of Oregon9 CardsAlex Ritson on Global News Podcast
A 16-year-old from Bend, Oregon, opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School, killing three children aged five, eight and 11 and a teacher. A seven-year-old child and another teacher were critically injured, and the gunman was shot dead inside the school after someone pursued him, but police have not identified who killed him.Alex Ritson on Global News Podcast
Ukraine attacked one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries south of Moscow on Thursday after three days observing President Trump’s request and continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Russia said Ukraine acted first, while Britain said the United States had restored Ukraine’s Starlink service.
Pope has surgery for lung cancer9 CardsNick Miles on Global News Podcast
Pope Leo underwent a 90-minute operation to remove a small cancerous tumor from his right lung. The Vatican said doctors removed the entire lower lobe successfully with no complications, while Pope Leo said the tumor was localized and caught early.Nick Miles on Global News Podcast
Donald Trump asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US envoy to Greece, to resign, and she did so. The move followed reports alleging she sought $100,000 from a Republican congressional candidate for official help, which Guilfoyle disputed as based on inauthentic Signal messages, though the White House confirmed them.
Trump fires press secretary Katie Zacharia8 CardsCharlotte Gallagher on Global News Podcast
Ukraine says its Operation Vivaldi counteroffensive regained more than 270 square kilometers and 16 villages in Donetsk, using drones, robots and remote explosives. Ukrainian commanders say further gains are possible, but the report says success without US support, intelligence and technology is almost impossible.Charlotte Gallagher on Global News Podcast
Former student Griffin John killed three children and teacher Megan Lambert at an Oregon special-needs school, police say. Parent Caleb Giammanco retrieved a legally secured pistol and killed John before police arrived, while a seven-year-old girl remained seriously but stably injured.
Zelensky feels 'betrayed' by Trump8 CardsPete Ross on Global News Podcast
Halk TV, Turkey’s main private opposition channel, was raided and shut down in Istanbul, with a state-appointed trustee taking control after a 6:30 AM police operation. Prosecutors cited bribery, tender-rigging and money-laundering allegations, while 11 people were detained and the channel and owner called it an attack on democracy.Pete Ross on Global News Podcast
Thousands of students protested for a second consecutive night in Tirana, Albania, demanding the prime minister’s resignation over university conditions, jobs and corruption. Demonstrators attacked the constitutional court and set it on fire, while police said Molotov cocktails injured officers and a European Union delegation reported excessive police force.
Houthis attack Saudi airport for third time in four days8 CardsPete Ross on Global News Podcast
Hurricane Simon, previously a Category 4 storm, was moving parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast about 60 to 70 kilometers offshore, bringing torrential rain and winds of up to 220 kilometers an hour. President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents in four states indoors, while flights to Puerto Vallarta stopped.Nida Tofik on Global News Podcast
Donald Trump’s administration announced a deal to open Russian diesel to US markets after diesel and gasoline prices more than doubled since the war against Iran began. A bipartisan group of senators said the move violated a congressional ban on Russian energy imports and urged Trump to reverse it.
Trump calls for Zelensky to be replaced8 CardsAlex Ritson on Global News Podcast
Category 4 Hurricane Simon was expected to make landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast overnight into Sunday morning, threatening Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Puerto Vallarta. Residents filled sandbags, emergency forces deployed, some flights were suspended, and President Claudia Sheinbaum said non-essential activities in the affected Mexican states would be suspended from 4 PM Saturday, Mexico City time.Alex Ritson on Global News Podcast
US President Donald Trump said he agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to let Russia sell diesel to the United States and other countries, then accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the war and called for his replacement. Zelenskyy said the decision would fund Russia’s war, while British Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed solidarity with him.
Trump strikes deal with Putin to buy Russian diesel8 CardsPresident Donald Trump reached a deal with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin for the United States to buy Russian diesel, despite a law authorizing sanctions on buyers. Diesel prices have doubled since the US war with Iran began, while President Zelensky condemned the deal as aiding Russia’s war machine.Alex Ritson on Global News Podcast
The Trump administration sanctioned the International Criminal Court and banned financial transactions to cripple its operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would dismantle it unless it ended threats against Americans, while ICC president Tomoko Akane said the court is independent and guided by law and evidence.
US military execution to be livestreamed8 CardsViolent anti-immigrant protests spread across South Africa, with more than a dozen cars burned in Soweto after protesters stormed a refugee center and reported looting in Durban. Demonstrators demanded deportations, while the government blamed deliberately false information and said a court ruling did not grant migrants residency.Jane Hill on Global News Podcast
The US government suspended Microsoft from the PERM program for skilled H-1B workers seeking permanent residency. Vice President JD Vance cited 6,000 American layoffs alongside 6,300 H-1B visas and almost 3,000 green cards, while Microsoft said most applications concerned existing employees and job extensions.
Woman at the centre of Spain's housing crisis dies8 CardsAlex Ritson on Global News Podcast
The United Nations condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a ballistic-missile strike toward Riyadh Airport, and warned Yemen’s humanitarian crisis was worsening. The International Organization for Migration says more than 180,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen since August 1.Alex Ritson on Global News Podcast
The World Health Organization advised against using surgery or weight-loss drugs as the general response to rising childhood obesity, recommending healthy eating, physical activity and behavior change instead. The report describes childhood obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease associated with stigma, bullying, depression and anxiety.
French government holds crisis talks after school protests8 CardsJannat Jalil on Global News Podcast
Israel is holding events marking three years since Hamas-led attacks killed about 1,200 people and began the Gaza war. 168 of the 251 hostages taken returned alive, the last through a US-brokered ceasefire deal. Israeli attacks have continued, while Gaza’s Hamas-led health ministry says more than 74,000 people have been killed, two-thirds civilians.Jannat Jalil on Global News Podcast
France’s biggest student protests in decades have spread nationwide, with hundreds of thousands demonstrating Tuesday over crumbling schools, teacher shortages, inadequate funding and overcrowded classes. President Macron held crisis talks with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, while the government blamed France Unbowed for violence, an accusation the party denies.
Annual dementia cases could double by 20507 CardsNick Miles on Global News Podcast
A University of New South Wales study predicts annual new dementia diagnoses will double to 24 million by 2050. Dementia costs are estimated at $1.3 trillion worldwide and could reach $2 trillion by decade’s end, while delaying onset one year reduces new cases 10%.Nick Thorpe on Global News Podcast
Péter Magyar’s center-right TISA party replaced Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz in Hungary’s government after winning a landslide election six months ago. TISA has passed more than 100 laws, shifted foreign policy toward Europe and is pursuing €16 billion withheld by the European Union.
President Macron vows to punish French rioters6 CardsCharlotte Gallagher on Global News Podcast
Clashes between police and protesters spread across France, with shops looted and buildings burned, including Limoges’s nineteenth-century town hall. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 1,200 people were arrested and 150 police officers injured, while President Macron promised prosecutions and punishment for vandals and attackers.Charlotte Gallagher on Global News Podcast
President Trump waived sanctions under the Graham Act three weeks after signing it, including tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian crude oil and measures against Russia’s financial and defense sectors. Ukraine condemned the decision, with President Zelensky calling it a US betrayal.