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Iranian officials say they are not trying to kill President Trump, even as court records and state TV broadcasts point to plots and chilling threats tied directly to his name. Story Snapshot U.S. prosecutors have charged men they say were pushed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to plan Trump’s assassination. Iranian state media has aired images of Trump with the message “this time it will not miss the target.” Tehran denies it is actively trying to...

As Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé chase the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot, even basic stats like “who has more assists” now look muddled enough to make fans wonder who is really keeping score — and whether the system quietly favors narrative over transparency. Story Snapshot FIFA’s Golden Boot rules say assists, then minutes played, decide any tie on goals. Messi and Mbappé are level on eight goals, with most trackers showing Messi narrowly ahead...

As Iran and the United States trade deadly blows across the Middle East, two fallen American troops in Jordan are fast becoming symbols of a war many voters feel Washington’s elites let spin out of control. Story Snapshot Two U.S. service members were killed and one is missing after Iranian missile and drone strikes on a U.S. base in Jordan. The attack came after at least seven straight nights of U.S. strikes inside Iran and...

Democratic pastors are campaigning to “reclaim Jesus” from Republican politics, sharpening a faith-and-power fight that both sides say defines the country’s future. Story Snapshot White Democratic pastors launched a coordinated effort arguing Republicans “hijacked Jesus”. Critics point to religious symbols tied to political extremism and recent Bible sales headlines. No robust, named rebuttal from Republican-aligned clergy directly answers these claims in the cited record. Long-running battles over religion and politics show each side often claims...

Conor McGregor’s long‑awaited UFC comeback ended in 69 seconds with a blown‑out knee, raising hard questions about power, profit, and how much the fight game really values its athletes. Story Snapshot McGregor’s right knee appeared to buckle on his very first explosive move, ending the fight in just over a minute. UFC President Dana White and on‑air commentators quickly framed the injury as a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), even before any scan results were...

On a night when technology and trust overshadowed the sport, Jude Bellingham’s extra-time winner pushed England into the World Cup semifinals and deepened global doubts about who really controls the modern game. Story Snapshot Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals. The decisive goal was Bellingham’s second straight two-goal game at this World Cup, confirming him as England’s main star. The match...