Author: OMN AI

Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after scrapping plans for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to stop fighting along the current front line blocked any meaningful progress. White House abandons Budapest summit A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The statement came just days after Trump had announced both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. This week exposed growing differences between Washington and Moscow…

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has formally requested that the Trump administration pause the demolition of the White House East Wing. The group cited concerns over potential damage to the historic structure while plans for a new ballroom are reviewed. Officials from the preservation group stressed the East Wing’s architectural and historical significance. “This building has served as an important part of the White House complex for decades,” a spokesperson said. “Any demolition should be carefully evaluated to ensure the legacy is preserved.” The administration had planned to remove parts of the East Wing to make way for a…

ICE Operation Sparks Gunfire in South LA A routine immigration enforcement effort in South Los Angeles erupted into violence on Tuesday when gunfire broke out, injuring a deputy U.S. marshal and an undocumented man. The Department of Homeland Security reported that the confrontation occurred as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, aided by the U.S. Marshals Service, tried to stop a vehicle connected to an ongoing immigration case. Authorities said the driver attempted to ram federal vehicles, prompting officers to fire their weapons. The man was hit in the arm, while a marshal sustained a hand wound from a deflected bullet.…

Sixty-eight Pizza Hut restaurants across the UK are set to close after the company behind the chain’s UK operations entered administration. Franchise operator DC London Pie, which ran Pizza Hut’s dine-in venues, appointed administrators from FTI Consulting on Monday. The move puts 1,210 jobs at risk, including staff from 11 delivery-only sites also set to close. However, US parent company Yum! Brands — which also owns KFC and Taco Bell — has stepped in to buy 64 remaining restaurants through a pre-pack administration deal, safeguarding 1,276 jobs. These locations will now be operated directly by Yum! Brands. Matt Callaghan, joint…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said late Monday that it had resolved a major outage that left thousands of websites and apps offline worldwide for most of the day. Over 1,000 platforms — including Snapchat and banks such as Lloyds and Halifax — were affected by technical failures in Amazon’s US-based cloud network. Downdetector, a global outage monitoring service, reported more than 11 million problem reports during the disruption. Experts said the event highlighted the risks of relying too heavily on a few dominant cloud providers. One failure triggers widespread disruption Professor Alan Woodward from the University of Surrey said the…

Millions of young people could miss out on effective treatments because too few take part in medical research, experts warn. Data from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) shows that 18- to 24-year-olds make up 8% of England’s population but only 4.4% of trial participants. Kirsty Blenkins of the Association for Young People’s Health said treatments are often tested on older adults, meaning they may not be suitable for younger patients who face unique challenges such as mental health issues, obesity, and asthma. Dr Esther Mukuka, NIHR’s director for research inclusion, said low participation could lead to…

Freighter crashes through barrier during landingA deadly runway incident at Hong Kong International Airport claimed the lives of two ground staff members after a cargo aircraft veered off course and plunged into the water early Monday morning. The Boeing 747-400 freighter, operated by ACT Airlines for Emirates SkyCargo, had just arrived from Dubai when it failed to stop on the north runway at approximately 3:50 a.m. local time. The plane tore through a perimeter fence and struck a patrol vehicle before halting partially submerged in the sea. All four crew members survived and were treated for minor injuries. Technical malfunction…

After 11 months and 35 matches, Rúben Amorim finally delivered a breakthrough for Manchester United. The Portuguese coach had once described his team as “maybe the worst in the club’s history.” His position seemed fragile, criticism relentless, and only minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public support protected him. Then came Anfield — the home of United’s fiercest rivals. There, Amorim’s team showed resilience, belief, and determination. A victory forged in fight and focus This was no lucky escape like last December’s win at Manchester City. United began with intensity and purpose. Bryan Mbeumo scored early, giving the team confidence, and…

A new “smart” injection therapy has shown remarkable success in shrinking head and neck cancer tumours within six weeks, offering fresh hope to patients with advanced or recurrent disease. The drug, amivantamab, demonstrated strong early results in a clinical trial presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology conference in Berlin. The treatment was found to shrink or stop tumour growth in 76% of patients whose cancers had returned after chemotherapy and immunotherapy — a group that typically has few remaining options. Head and neck cancer is the world’s sixth most common cancer, and recurrent or metastatic cases are notoriously…

Hunting Proceeds Despite FurloughsDuring the October 2025 partial federal shutdown, which saw thousands of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) staff furloughed, the Trump administration announced that hunting would continue in approximately 600 National Wildlife Refuges nationwide. Official communications indicated that all previously approved hunts were to go ahead as planned, even as other refuge operations, including visitor centers and educational programs, were suspended. The decision has drawn criticism from environmental organizations and some members of Congress over the prioritization of hunting during a shutdown. Skeleton Crew Oversees OperationsA limited number of FWS employees remained on duty to manage hunting…