Two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded in a shooting near the White House. President Trump issued a statement condemning the “animal” responsible and vowing a steep price, while also praising the military. The suspect is in custody, and authorities are responding to the scene.

Tension is escalating between Israel’s political and military top brass over accountability for the failures behind the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of sidestepping blame.

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in years burned through the night, leaving at least 36 people dead and 279 reported missing with rescuers still pulling residents from blazing high-rise apartment buildings into the morning.