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 Brazilian Hiker Found Dead After 600-Meter Fall on Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani

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 Brazilian Hiker Found Dead After 600-Meter Fall on Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani

 JAKARTA, Indonesia (BN24) — A 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who plunged nearly 600 meters from the ridge of Mount Rinjani, one of Indonesia’s highest and most active volcanoes, was found dead Tuesday after nearly four days of intensive search efforts, Brazilian and Indonesian authorities confirmed.

Juliana Marins, a dancer and avid traveler from Niterói, near Rio de Janeiro, had been hiking Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok on June 21 with a local guide and five other foreign tourists when she fell from a ridge into a steep crater, according to Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency.

“No signs of life were found,” said agency head Mohammad Syafii. He confirmed that rescuers located Marins’ body using thermal drone technology in an area made treacherous by rugged terrain and poor weather. Her body was retrieved beside the volcano’s crater after days of grueling efforts.

Due to difficult visibility and extreme conditions, evacuation of her remains was delayed. Rescue crews began the arduous descent toward Sembalun base camp late Tuesday, but transportation to a police hospital was postponed until Wednesday.

Brazil’s Foreign Ministry described the incident as a tragedy and noted that the Brazilian embassy in Jakarta had been working closely with Indonesian authorities during the search. Marins’ family also confirmed her death and expressed gratitude to supporters across Brazil who had followed the dramatic rescue effort online.

The case gripped the South American nation, where millions watched and shared updates on social media. Marins had been chronicling her months-long solo backpacking trip across Asia, which included stops in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand before she arrived in Indonesia.

Controversy briefly surrounded the rescue effort after Brazil’s embassy in Jakarta accused Indonesian officials of prematurely informing Marins’ family that she had been found alive and was receiving aid. Brazilian diplomats claimed this misinformation had caused “emotional distress.” Indonesian authorities did not immediately respond to the accusation.

Mount Rinjani, which stands at 3,726 meters (12,224 feet), is the second-highest volcano in Indonesia and a popular destination for trekkers. The volcano, located east of Bali, is known for its dramatic ridgelines, caldera lake, and unstable weather—factors that compounded the challenge for search teams.

In a heartfelt message posted to Instagram, Marins’ family thanked the global community for their prayers and solidarity during the ordeal.

“She was full of dreams and passion for life,” the family wrote. “We are devastated, but we are also proud of the light she spread.”

Authorities have not publicly stated when Marins died.

British Man Arrested for ‘Staging Wedding’ to Girl, 9, at Disneyland Paris is Known Paedophile Wanted in UK

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British Man Arrested for ‘Staging Wedding’ to Girl, 9, at Disneyland Paris is Known Paedophile Wanted in UK

MEAUX, France (BN24) — A British man arrested at Disneyland Paris for allegedly attempting to stage a wedding ceremony with a nine-year-old girl has been identified as Jaskarn Jhaj, a 39-year-old convicted paedophile wanted by UK authorities, French prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Jhaj, also known as “Jacky,” was charged with fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and identity theft following the shocking incident that unfolded Saturday at the theme park in Marne-la-Vallée. The elaborate scheme involved approximately 100 guests who believed they were attending a legitimate wedding ceremony.

French prosecutors in Meaux confirmed that Jhaj was known to British authorities “for sexual offences against minors” and is currently on the run from UK law enforcement. According to official statements, Jhaj is registered on the British sex offenders register and is wanted nationally by judicial authorities in his home country for failing to comply with registration obligations.

The convicted sex offender was previously sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 for grooming and sexually assaulting two 15-year-old schoolgirls. Court records show he lured the teenagers to parties by falsely claiming to be a prominent Hollywood film producer before providing them with alcohol.

Park staff discovered the disturbing nature of the event when Jhaj arrived with a Ukrainian child identified as the intended “bride,” accompanied by her family and the large group of guests. Disneyland employees only realized the bride was a nine-year-old girl on the day of the ceremony, according to prosecutors.

Despite his criminal background, Disneyland management had permitted Jhaj to privatize portions of the park facility at a cost of approximately £115,000. The private wedding ceremony was scheduled to take place at dawn, as such events at the theme park are typically organized outside regular operating hours.

Prosecutors revealed that Jhaj had assumed the identity of a Latvian national and used fraudulent documents to secure the privatization contract with Disneyland. Senior management claimed they were “deceived” by the false documentation and misrepresentation of the event’s true nature.

In addition to Jhaj, French authorities arrested three other individuals connected to the scheme. Those detained include the child’s mother, a 41-year-old Ukrainian woman, a 24-year-old Latvian woman who portrayed the bride’s sister, and a 55-year-old Latvian man who participated in the ceremony.

The entire event was planned for live broadcast on social media platforms, with prosecutors noting that “extras” had been recruited online to portray family members. Despite the public nature of the planned broadcast, organizers specifically requested that Disneyland maintain confidentiality about the event.

Jhaj has a documented history of elaborate hoaxes and publicity stunts. In 2023, he organized a mysterious fake funeral featuring an empty coffin at London’s prestigious Oratory in Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, complete with hired actors portraying mourners. The same year, he orchestrated a fabricated red carpet scene in London’s West End involving 90 children and dozens of teenage extras recruited to create crowds for filming.

More recently in 2024, Jhaj was filmed naked in Silvertown, east London, detonating a fake police van and sending its roof 50 feet into the air. The incident was recorded as part of a production called Project Dover, which also involved setting fire to a van bearing BBC World branding.

A Disneyland Paris source confirmed that the event was “soon shut down” once staff realized the true circumstances, with guests prevented from entering the premises. The theme park acted swiftly to cancel all proceedings upon discovering the bride was a minor.

Medical examination of the young girl revealed she had not suffered any physical violence, according to prosecutors. The child’s condition and current custody arrangements were not immediately disclosed by authorities.

One individual recruited to act as a wedding guest described the shocking realization among attendees. The source stated that everyone believed they were attending a legitimate wedding ceremony and expressed stunned disbelief upon learning the true nature of the event. The witness praised Disneyland’s professional response, noting that staff immediately canceled everything upon discovering the bride was a child.

The incident has raised serious questions about security protocols and background verification procedures at international entertainment venues. Disneyland Paris officials have not yet provided detailed statements about how the extensive planning and financial arrangements proceeded without detection of Jhaj’s criminal history.

French authorities continue investigating the complex scheme involving multiple international participants and fraudulent documentation. The case highlights ongoing challenges in monitoring registered sex offenders who cross international borders and assume false identities to evade detection.

Jhaj remains in French custody pending further legal proceedings, while UK authorities have been notified of his arrest and location. The incident represents one of the most elaborate and disturbing cases of attempted child exploitation at a major international tourist destination in recent years.

U.S. Intelligence: Iran’s Nuclear Program Set Back Months, Not Destroyed by Trump-Ordered Strikes

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U.S. Intelligence: Iran’s Nuclear Program Set Back Months, Not Destroyed by Trump-Ordered Strikes

 WASHINGTON (BN24) — U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites ordered by President Donald Trump earlier this month have set back Tehran’s atomic program by several months but failed to destroy it, according to an initial assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) obtained by multiple sources familiar with the classified report.

The preliminary damage assessment contradicts Trump’s repeated claims that the strikes, carried out with B-2 Spirit bombers and submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles, had “totally destroyed” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The strikes targeted facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, but intelligence sources say Iran had moved critical assets, including enriched uranium stockpiles, prior to the attacks.

The DIA’s findings, first reported by CNN, suggest Iran’s nuclear program remains intact, though disrupted. Some centrifuges used to enrich uranium reportedly survived the bombardment, and evidence indicates that batches of highly enriched uranium were removed from at least one site before the strikes. One source, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the material, said the attack may delay Iran’s nuclear advancement “by months, not years.”

Trump, however, continues to portray the mission as a resounding success. “The sites that we hit in Iran were totally destroyed, and everyone knows it,” he wrote in a Truth Social post Monday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt doubled down on the administration’s narrative, dismissing the leaked report as a smear from a “low-level loser” in the intelligence community.

The strikes came amid a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran following a 12-day conflict. The Fordow facility—considered Iran’s most deeply buried and fortified enrichment site—was reportedly heavily damaged and rendered unusable for the near term, according to a senior U.S. official.

Still, questions linger about the survivability and dispersion of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Experts have long maintained that airstrikes alone are unlikely to eliminate Iran’s capabilities, given the country’s decades of research and its multiple undisclosed enrichment locations. Iran’s recent construction of a new underground facility near Natanz, buried even deeper than Fordow, underscores the difficulty of neutralizing the entire program through aerial bombardment.

Vice President JD Vance offered conflicting views on the impact of the strikes, calling the mission a “destruction” of Iran’s nuclear program in a Fox News interview, but later acknowledging that while enrichment may have been disrupted, intelligence remains classified. “Even if Iran has uranium, it can no longer enrich it,” Vance said, adding that the U.S. reserves the right to strike again.

Meanwhile, Israeli officials claim their own strikes killed up to a dozen Iranian nuclear scientists. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency estimates Iran’s nuclear assets are spread across at least 30 facilities, many of which remain operational or have yet to be inspected. An IAEA visit to a new underground site near Natanz was canceled following the strikes.

Congressional skepticism over the Trump administration’s claims has grown. A classified briefing for House members was abruptly postponed Tuesday, prompting Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, to speculate that the administration was avoiding political fallout. “They don’t delay briefings that have good news,” he said.

The Pentagon’s Operation Midnight Hammer marked the first combat use of the 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a bunker-busting bomb designed to destroy underground facilities. While it demonstrated U.S. technological reach, analysts warn that the strikes also gave Iran and other adversaries insight into the limitations of U.S. munitions.

President Trump has continued to press Iran for a new nuclear deal that would permanently eliminate its enrichment capability. Tehran, which is party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, maintains that its nuclear activities are strictly for peaceful purposes and has refused to forfeit its right to enrichment.

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Benfica Stuns Bayern Munich 1-0 to Lead Group C in Club World Cup

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Benfica Stuns Bayern Munich 1-0 to Lead Group C in Club World Cup

 JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (BN24) — Benfica surged to the top of Group C at the Club World Cup on Tuesday with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bayern Munich, handing the German giants their first loss of the tournament.

Andreas Schjelderup delivered the decisive moment in the 13th minute, slotting home a low shot after a well-worked build-up, giving the Portuguese side an early lead that held through the rest of the match. The result secured Benfica’s position atop the group, while Bayern Munich dropped to second. Boca Juniors, meanwhile, was eliminated from contention.

Bayern struggled to impose themselves in sweltering 97-degree heat (36 Celsius), and despite a raft of changes at halftime, the Bundesliga champions failed to break down Benfica’s disciplined defense.

The match’s pivotal moment came early, as Schjelderup capitalized on a defensive lapse to put Benfica in front. From then on, Roger Schmidt’s side stayed compact and well-organized, absorbing Bayern’s pressure through the second half.

Looking to spark a comeback, Bayern made five halftime substitutions, bringing on star striker Harry Kane alongside Konrad Laimer, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise and Jonathan Tah. However, the fresh legs failed to produce a breakthrough.

Despite holding more possession and creating a flurry of chances after the break, Bayern’s final touch eluded them. Benfica, meanwhile, showed maturity and control, closing out the match with tactical poise.

The defeat marked Bayern’s first stumble in the tournament and raised concerns ahead of the knockout rounds later this week.

11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Broad Daylight Near Minneapolis Park, Police Urge Public’s Help

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11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Broad Daylight Near Minneapolis Park, Police Urge Public’s Help

 MINNEAPOLIS (BN24) — An 11-year-old boy was shot and killed in broad daylight near a city park Monday afternoon, prompting a citywide manhunt and urgent pleas from police for public assistance in finding the person or persons responsible.

The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. near Folwell Park in north Minneapolis, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Witnesses reported seeing one vehicle drive through the park and two others moving through an adjacent parking lot just as gunfire erupted, authorities said.

The boy, whose name has not been released, was struck and fatally wounded. He died at the scene despite efforts by first responders.

“I cannot emphasize enough how terrible it is to have an 11-year-old boy shot and killed in the middle of the day,” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said in a statement Monday evening. “This is not just a tragedy for one family — it’s a tragedy for the entire city.”

Investigators say the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation. They have not yet identified any suspects or established a motive. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses.

“We are following every lead,” Chief O’Hara said, “but we need the public’s help to solve this. We need anyone with information — no matter how small — to come forward so we can bring some sense of justice to this child’s family.”

The fatal shooting marks yet another troubling act of violence involving a child in Minneapolis, where concerns over public safety remain a top issue for both residents and officials.

Community members gathered near the scene Monday night to hold a candlelight vigil in the child’s memory. Local leaders and clergy urged anyone with information to break the silence and assist the investigation.

 Revolutionary Guard Operative, Ex-Iranian Army Sniper Arrested in U.S. ICE Sweep Amid Fears of Sleeper Cells

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 Revolutionary Guard Operative, Ex-Iranian Army Sniper Arrested in U.S. ICE Sweep Amid Fears of Sleeper Cells

WASHINGTON (BN24) — Federal immigration agents have arrested 11 Iranian nationals in a nationwide sweep targeting illegal migrants, including a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) member with alleged ties to Hezbollah, a suspected terrorist listed on a federal watchlist, and an ex-Iranian military sniper, officials said Tuesday.

The weekend operation, carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was part of a broader national security initiative as federal authorities warned of potential Iranian “sleeper cells” following heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

Among those taken into custody was 56-year-old Mehran Makari Sahel, a convicted felon who, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), “admitted connections” to Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant organization designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. government. Sahel, a resident of St. Paul, Minnesota, previously served 15 months in federal prison for illegal firearm possession and was ordered deported in 2022 but failed to comply.

Another suspect, Yousef Mehridehno, was apprehended in Mississippi. Authorities said he had been living in the country illegally for eight years and was found to have lied on a visa application. His name appears on a federal terrorist watchlist, and investigators are probing him for potential marriage fraud.

In Alabama, ICE agents arrested Ribvar Karmi, who was carrying identification showing he served as a sniper in the Iranian army from 2018 to 2021. Karmi entered the U.S. in late 2024 on a K-1 visa — a special visa issued to foreign nationals engaged to American citizens — but failed to adjust his status legally as required, making him unlawfully present in the country.

Five of the 11 individuals arrested have prior criminal convictions, including grand larceny, drug offenses, and illegal possession of firearms, ICE said.

In a statement posted Tuesday to X (formerly Twitter), DHS said the operation reflects the Trump administration’s proactive enforcement strategy. “We have been saying we are getting the worst of the worst out — and we are,” the department stated. “We don’t wait until a military operation to execute; we proactively deliver on President Trump’s mandate to secure the homeland.”

Border officials were issued internal warnings following U.S. airstrikes Saturday on Iranian nuclear facilities to be alert for the presence of potential terrorist operatives. A memo circulated by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott, obtained by The Post, urged agents to maintain heightened vigilance due to increased threat levels from Iranian nationals.

“Iran’s hatred for the United States and their desire to harm America and Americans is well documented,” Scott wrote in the June 22 internal advisory. “Though we have not received any specific credible threats… the threat of sleeper cells or sympathizers acting on their own, or at the behest of Iran, has never been higher.”

Scott called on CBP personnel to remain “hyper vigilant” and maintain situational awareness both during and outside of duty hours.

While Iranian migrants are classified as “special interest aliens” subject to enhanced vetting procedures due to potential ties to terrorism, border records reviewed by Fox News indicate that over 700 Iranian nationals were released into the U.S. during the Biden administration.

The arrests come as immigration enforcement agencies face mounting pressure to address national security concerns tied to unlawful border crossings amid global geopolitical instability.

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Trump’s F-Word Outburst After Ceasefire Collapse Highlights Rare Presidential Vulgarity and Rising Frustration

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Trump’s F-Word Outburst After Ceasefire Collapse Highlights Rare Presidential Vulgarity and Rising Frustration

WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump’s use of an expletive during a fiery outburst Tuesday over the breakdown of the Israel-Iran ceasefire marked a rare instance of overt presidential profanity — and a window into his mounting frustration.

“We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f–k they’re doing, do you understand?” Trump said bluntly to reporters, visibly exasperated before boarding Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews ahead of the NATO summit in Brussels.

The outburst came just hours after Trump triumphantly announced a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran — an agreement that unraveled almost immediately amid renewed rocket attacks and military strikes.

While presidential swearing is not unprecedented, Trump’s explicit language on live television was a stark departure from the decorum typically associated with the office. The moment underscored the high-stakes nature of his foreign policy efforts and the collapse of what he had hoped would be a legacy-defining diplomatic success.

This is not the first time Trump has used coarse language in public. In 2023, while campaigning in California, he infamously declared, “Let’s indict the motherf—er,” referring to then-President Joe Biden — a line that drew enthusiastic applause at a GOP convention.

Previous presidents have also let expletives slip, though usually inadvertently. In 2010, then-Vice President Joe Biden was caught whispering to President Barack Obama, “This is a big f—ing deal,” after the signing of the Affordable Care Act. In 2000, George W. Bush, unaware his microphone was live, called a reporter a “major league asshole” — a remark his running mate Dick Cheney agreed with “big time.”

But perhaps no vice president matched Cheney’s 2004 tirade, when he told Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., to “go f— yourself” on the Senate floor. Cheney later said the insult was “the best thing I ever did.”

Democrats have had their share of expletive-laced moments too. Barack Obama referred to Kanye West as a “jackass” on multiple occasions after the rapper infamously interrupted Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Obama also called Mitt Romney a “bulls—ter” during a 2012 campaign interview and mimicked crude jokes in the audiobook version of his memoir Dreams From My Father.

Former President Bill Clinton also responded sharply in 2008 when Obama’s campaign criticized his comments about Jesse Jackson, saying in a radio interview, “I don’t think I should have to take any s— from anybody on that.”

Historically, presidential swearing has spanned party lines and eras. John F. Kennedy reportedly described an Air Force expenditure on his wife’s maternity suite as “a f— up,” while Lyndon B. Johnson, known for his crass demeanor, once said he knew “the difference between chicken s— and chicken salad.” President Harry Truman, once a railroad worker, famously called Gen. Douglas MacArthur “a dumb son of a bitch,” and referred to Richard Nixon as “a shifty-eyed goddamned liar.”

Still, Trump’s blunt rhetoric on Tuesday was unusual in its timing and directness — a reflection of his disappointment over a ceasefire unraveling before it could be cemented as a diplomatic victory.

The White House declined to comment on the language but emphasized that the president “remains committed to peace and stability in the Middle East.”

Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Over Role in Israel-Iran Ceasefire

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 WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump has been officially nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize following his role in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, a conflict he dubbed the “12 Day War.”

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., submitted the nomination in a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Tuesday, praising Trump’s “extraordinary and historic role in brokering an end to the armed conflict between Israel and Iran and preventing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.”

“President Trump’s influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible,” Carter wrote. “His leadership at this moment exemplifies the very ideals that the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to recognize: the pursuit of peace, the prevention of war, and the advancement of international harmony. In a region plagued by historical animosity and political volatility, such a breakthrough demands both courage and clarity. President Trump demonstrated both.”

The ceasefire, announced late Monday by Trump, followed a wave of escalating violence and included U.S. airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites in support of Israeli operations. Though full details of the ceasefire have not been released, both sides have since declared military objectives achieved, and the White House has cast the outcome as a major diplomatic success.

Despite the nomination, Trump appeared skeptical about his chances of receiving the prestigious international award. “I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do,” he wrote Friday on Truth Social, referencing past achievements he believes were similarly overlooked — including U.S. mediation in conflicts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, India and Pakistan, and Serbia and Kosovo.

“I should have gotten it four or five times,” Trump continued. “They won’t give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.”

Trump has previously touted the 2020 Abraham Accords, in which his administration brokered normalization agreements between Israel and four Arab nations — the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco — as one of his administration’s most significant foreign policy victories.

Only three sitting U.S. presidents have received the Nobel Peace Prize. Republican Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the prize in 1906 for mediating peace between Russia and Japan. Democratic Presidents Woodrow Wilson (1919) and Barack Obama (2009) also received the honor — the latter within his first year in office, a decision that sparked criticism, including from Trump and other Republicans.

“Among the reasons it gave,” the Nobel Prize organization says of Obama’s award, “the Nobel Committee lauded Obama for his ‘extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples’” and for promoting the vision of a world free from nuclear weapons.

Former President Jimmy Carter won the prize in 2002 for decades of diplomatic work, and former Vice President Al Gore received the award in 2007 for his advocacy on climate change.

Trump’s recent nomination adds to a string of previous recommendations he has received for the Nobel Peace Prize during and after his first term, though none resulted in a win.

Trump Dares Democrats to Impeach Him Again in Blistering Truth Social Post: ‘Make My Day’

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Trump Dares Democrats to Impeach Him Again in Blistering Truth Social Post: ‘Make My Day’
 WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump issued a fiery warning to congressional Democrats on Tuesday, daring them to move forward with impeachment proceedings following his authorization of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and invoking iconic movie dialogue to do it.
“So go ahead and try impeaching me again—MAKE MY DAY!” Trump wrote in an early-morning tirade posted to Truth Social, quoting Clint Eastwood’s famous line from Dirty Harry. The post appeared to be a direct response to calls by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to impeach the president for what she called an unconstitutional military operation in Iran.
Ocasio-Cortez had denounced the strikes as a “grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers,” drawing Trump’s ire. “AOC is one of the dumbest people in Congress,” he wrote, accusing the congresswoman of being unable to handle American success. “She can’t stand the concept of our Country being successful again.”
The president also lashed out at other progressive House Democrats, targeting Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, as “a seriously Low IQ individual,” and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., whom he criticized for what he described as a “constant stream of complaints” about the U.S. He invoked Omar’s Somali heritage, calling Somalia a “failed country… drenched in Crime and Poverty,” and labeled her “one of the WORST in the world, if it’s even rated at all.”
Trump dubbed Ocasio-Cortez “The Mouse” and said she should be “forced” to take the same cognitive test he claims to have “aced” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The president, who frequently boasts about his cognitive health, reiterated that his physician said he had performed “perfectly” on the exam.
He also took a shot at reports that Ocasio-Cortez might challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in the 2026 Democratic primary. “She better start worrying about her own Primary before thinking about beating our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer,” Trump wrote, using his characteristic nickname for the senior Democrat. “His career is definitely on very thin ice!”
Trump’s Truth Social barrage came amid reports of renewed tensions between Israel and Iran, despite the president’s announcement of a cease-fire earlier this week. Frustrated by the unraveling truce, Trump reportedly vented to reporters, “They don’t know what the f— they’re doing,” referring to both governments.

The president’s combative social media post and harsh rhetoric come as he enters a volatile stretch of his second term, with foreign policy challenges abroad and rising partisan tensions at home.

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Multiple Tied Bodies Discovered in Mediterranean Sea Off Spain, Sparking Homicide Probe

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Multiple Tied Bodies Discovered in Mediterranean Sea Off Spain, Sparking Homicide Probe

 PALMA, Spain (BN24) — Spanish authorities have opened a homicide investigation after multiple bound bodies were discovered in the Mediterranean Sea, raising fears of possible foul play linked to migrant smuggling routes from North Africa.

Since mid-May, at least five corpses with hands and feet tied have been recovered by Civil Guard patrol boats off the coast of Spain’s Balearic Islands, according to regional newspaper Diario de Mallorca. The grim findings have prompted the Guardia Civil to launch a full probe into what officials suspect could be a deliberate act of violence at sea.

Investigators believe the victims may have been migrants thrown overboard—bound and alive—following a dispute with smugglers during an illegal crossing attempt. “We are treating this as a suspected case of homicide,” a spokesperson for the Civil Guard told Agence France-Presse. Authorities are working to determine the identities of the deceased and the precise circumstances of their deaths.

Marga Prohens, the president of the Balearic Islands, described the situation as exposing “the cruelest side” of irregular migration routes. She called for urgent European cooperation to address the growing humanitarian crisis off Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

While the majority of Spain-bound migrants arrive via the longer but heavily trafficked route through the Canary Islands, hundreds continue to risk the shorter but deadly journey across the Mediterranean from North Africa to the Balearics.

According to figures reported by the Majorca Daily Bulletin, at least 31 bodies have been discovered in Balearic waters and beaches between January and June 2025 alone.

The Mediterranean remains the deadliest migration route in the world. The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) recorded 8,542 migrant deaths globally in 2023—more than a third of them in the Mediterranean.

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