U.S. Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Aimed at Isolating Iran

Arbitrator Orders Washington Post to Rehire Karen Attiah

An independent arbitrator has ordered the Washington Post to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah, ruling that the newspaper improperly fired the union-protected employee over social-media posts she made after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The arbitrator found the Post did not have sufficient cause to terminate Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the paper's opinion desk.

Attiah was dismissed last September after writing that she would not display sadness over Kirk's death and sharing examples of his past racist comments about Black women. The ruling requires her rehire.

French Tourist Dies in Death Valley After Car Stuck

A 68-year-old French tourist, identified as Pierre Michel Formosa, died in California's Death Valley National Park last week after his car became stuck in mud along the remote West Side Road. He and a companion were traveling through the park when the vehicle became stranded, leaving Formosa to search for help in temperatures that reached 116°F (about 47°C). He was found dead in the salt flats, officials said.

Former Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey Dies in Prison

Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, died Sunday in prison while serving a 20-year sentence, his attorney Daniel Fultz said. Grayson shot Massey inside her home after she called 911 to report a possible prowler; she was holding a pot of hot water when she was killed. He had been diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023 and was undergoing treatment.

Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba

Lillian Smart, an eight-year-old from Ruston, Louisiana, died Saturday, one day after her birthday, after being infected with Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater. The Louisiana Health Department and a family spokesman said she most likely contracted the parasite while swimming in Lake Claiborne in the northwestern part of the state.

Thousands in Indiana Still Without Power Two Weeks After Storms

More than 10,000 people in northwest Indiana, including the city of Gary, remained without power nearly two weeks after powerful thunderstorms and record rainfall devastated the region. The storms killed at least seven people and displaced about 1,000, flooding several communities. Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called on the local utility to "match the urgency" of residents awaiting restoration, which officials have said will not be complete until next week.

Hawk Fire Forces Mass Evacuations Near Reno, Nevada

A fast-moving, human-caused wildfire known as the Hawk Fire has forced about 90,000 residents of Reno, Nevada, and the adjacent North Valley to evacuate since it began Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills northwest of the city. The blaze has burned more than 15,000 acres, destroyed several homes, left thousands without power and shown extreme fire behavior as shifting winds challenge firefighters. The fire remained out of control Monday.

U.S. Strike Kills Two on Alleged Drug Boat in Pacific

U.S. Southern Command announced Monday that it had carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of drug trafficking. The attack was the first such strike in more than two months and part of a nearly year-long campaign against suspected drug-smuggling vessels that has killed more than 200 people in 67 strikes in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. The operation is known as Southern Spear, part of a broader U.S. effort against Latin American drug cartels.

Prince Harry Steps Down From African Parks Charity Board

Prince Harry has stepped down as a trustee of African Parks, the African wildlife conservation charity, his spokesperson confirmed. He remains an "active and avid supporter" of the organization's mission, the spokesperson said. The departure follows the charity's admission last year that its rangers had committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

England Drop Brydon Carse After Nightclub Incident in Derby

England pace bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for Thursday's second Test against Pakistan at Lord's after a nightclub incident in Derby on Saturday night. Police handcuffed Carse during the episode, and the Cricket Regulator is investigating. England withdrew him while the inquiry continues.

Former World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Convicted of Child Abuse

Graeme Dott, the 49-year-old former world snooker champion, has been found guilty of sexually abusing two primary-school-age children following a five-day trial at the High Court in Glasgow. The jury heard that Dott subjected a girl to multiple incidents of abuse between 1993 and 1996 and a boy between 2006 and 2010. He was convicted of lewd and libidinous behaviour toward both children.

Burnham Vows UK Support for Ukraine Despite Russian Threats

Andy Burnham has vowed that the United Kingdom will stand with Ukraine "all the way" despite what he called "outrageous threats" from Russia. The pledge came after Moscow warned of "consequences" over reports that Ukraine has used British drones. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Britain of "throwing oil on the fire" and plotting to obstruct peace efforts. The Coalition of the Willing condemned recent Russian strikes and pledged to work on constraining Russia's war chest.