Washington police charge man with criminal history for driving a stolen car

Washington police

A 31-time convicted felon was apprehended by police in Washington after he was spotted driving a stolen truck. An officer noticed a truck loaded with pallets that had previously been stolen in Tacoma early Saturday morning. The officer attempted to pull the suspect over, but due to pursuit restrictions, the officer was unable to do … Read more

Joe Biden to survey Kentucky’s flood damage along with Governor Beshear

Joe Biden

The Bidens will assess the damage caused by last month’s flooding in Kentucky. At least 37 people have died from the deluge, which dumped 8 to 10.5 inches of rain in 48 hours. The National Weather Service is forecasting more thunderstorms through Thursday. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Kentucky on Monday … Read more

UN tries to access Ukrainian nuclear plant following ‘suicidal’ shelling

Ukrainian nuclear plant

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says an attack on a nuclear facility is “suicide”. Ukraine has warned of a Chernobyl-style disaster at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex. Russia and Ukraine have traded blame for artillery strikes that could result in an accident. UN inspectors are attempting to gain access to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex, where Russia … Read more

Zaporizhzhia’s tensions have alarmed the world

Zaporizhzhia

The world has been alarmed by tensions at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. For days, Ukrainian and Russian officials have blamed each other for the attack. It’s unclear why Russia would target a site that it already controls. The world has been alarmed by tensions at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. For days, Ukrainian and … Read more

Ukraine adviser Mykhailo says no peace talks with Mascow

Mykhailo Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak, one of Ukraine’s most powerful presidential advisers. He claims that Kyiv will enter negotiations with Russia once a realistic starting point is in sight. The Ukrainian goal is to restore state borders as of March 2014.   Mykhailo Podolyak, one of Ukraine’s most powerful presidential advisers, tells the media that there are effectively … Read more

Boris Johnson won’t get involved in crisis as that is “for the next PM,”

Boris Johnson

Downing Street has rejected calls for Boris Johnson to call an emergency COBRA meeting. Gordon Brown and the CBI have urged Mr Johnson to “act now” on rising energy prices. Downing Street says it is not “unusual” for ministers to take time off during the summer recess.   Downing Street has rejected calls for Boris … Read more