Fire flares again at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest; suspect detained
Flames broke out again overnight at the Kehlsteinhaus, Adolf Hitler’s former mountain retreat known as the Eagle’s Nest, in a remote part of Bavaria near the Austrian border. About 200 firefighters and emergency personnel were deployed to the difficult-to-access site, and German police detained a suspect in connection with the blaze. No injuries were reported.
The building, completed in 1938 as a retreat for Nazi officials and rarely used by Hitler himself, has been a tourist attraction for decades. Police said the structure was probably not salvageable, though the fire itself was still being treated as active after flaring up again.
Israel displaces Hebron families and seals West Bank for election
Two Israeli soldiers were killed Friday morning in a shooting near a military checkpoint outside Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military said the two suspected gunmen, whom it accused of carrying out a terror attack, were shot dead; at least five other people were injured, some critically. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank and warned that a large-scale operation was imminent.
In the days since the attack, Israeli forces have conducted operations in Hebron and removed Palestinian residents from their homes. Reports said around 250 families, roughly 2,000 people, were displaced, with more families forced out as operations continued into the weekend.
The Israeli military said all land crossings between Israel and the occupied West Bank will be closed on Tuesday, when Israel holds parliamentary elections. The measure was announced as part of the wider clampdown following the Hebron attack.
Twelve injured, six juveniles, in shooting near Florida A&M
A shooting near the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University campus in Tallahassee late Saturday left 12 people injured, police said. Eleven of the victims suffered gunshot wounds and one person was otherwise hurt; six of those injured were juveniles, with the youngest reported to be 11 years old. The gunfire erupted on Perry Street during a homecoming party after an altercation escalated, and investigators said they were working to identify those responsible.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns from exile
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela after nearly 10 months in exile, announcing her arrival on social media with the message, "I am here. With you." Her return comes as she seeks to challenge the government that has sidelined her and to press for new elections.
New York Archdiocese agrees $800 million clergy abuse settlement
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay $800 million to settle claims brought by 1,300 people who said they were sexually abused by clergy members and lay leaders. An attorney for some plaintiffs said all of the survivors have agreed to the settlement, which could allow the archdiocese to avoid bankruptcy. It is the second-largest U.S. clergy abuse settlement on record, after an $880 million deal reached by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2024.
Aston Villa end Manchester City’s perfect Premier League start
Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 2–1 at Villa Park, ending City’s perfect start to the Premier League season. Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Villa, either side of an Erling Haaland header, as City suffered their first league defeat of the campaign.
Brazil votes in tight presidential runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazilians are voting Sunday in a tense presidential runoff between leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right‑wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro. The country’s 158 million voters are choosing between sharply divergent visions in a race that opinion polls show is essentially tied. The contest is also being watched for its potential impact on U.S. influence in Latin America.
UK’s Burnham backs talks on possible return of EU free movement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wants an "honest discussion" with the British public about the possibility of restoring free movement between the United Kingdom and the European Union ahead of a UK-EU summit next month. He ruled out any move to join the Schengen zone or adopt the euro.
Hundreds of thousands march across France against government policies
Hundreds of thousands of people marched across France on Saturday to protest the rising cost of living and what they called inadequate government support for schools and essential services. The daytime demonstrations were largely peaceful, but evening clashes broke out in Paris and Marseille, where police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Authorities reported almost 1,000 arrests nationwide.
U.S. aids Saudi AI targeting as Houthis strike Aden and Saudi Arabia
The United States is helping Saudi Arabia fight Yemen’s Houthi forces with artificial-intelligence-assisted targeting, though experts caution the technology is not a panacea and raise technological, political and human rights concerns.
The assistance comes as Houthi missiles reportedly struck targets in Yemen’s southern city of Aden, including the airport and a coastguard base, and the group launched attacks on Saudi Arabia.