A gunman opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and law enforcement sources have identified the suspect to CBS News as Cole Allen, 31, from Torrance, California. That is the extent of what has been confirmed so far. No details about motive, the number of shots fired, casualties, or how Allen was apprehended have been included in the available information. The event itself is a high-profile annual gathering of journalists and political figures, typically held in Washington, D.C. Investigators are presumably working to establish a timeline and motive, but none of that has been confirmed on the record. The incident will likely prompt a review of security arrangements around major press and political events in the capital. Watch for official statements from law enforcement and the Secret Service, which handles security for events connected to the White House, as more details become available.
Venezuela's earthquake death toll has reached 1,430 with the US Geological Survey warning fatalities could top 10,000, placing it among Latin America's deadliest in a century. US military planes are landing in Caracas, Washington is mobilising $150 million in aid, and rescue teams from 17 countries are on the ground.
Iranian armed forces attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, briefly halting traffic through the waterway. The strike threatens a fragile US-Iran arrangement and could push shipping insurance costs and oil prices higher.
The US has struck Iran, with President Trump citing an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as justification. The action raises immediate risks for global oil flows through one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints.
The US struck ten Iranian targets on the second consecutive day of military action, putting a fragile ceasefire under serious pressure. The escalation raises immediate risks for Gulf shipping, global oil supply, and regional stability.
