U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., to be armed, as the Trump administration continues its controversial crime crackdown in the capital.
Earlier this month, President Trump deployed roughly 2,000 National Guard personnel to Washington, D.C., taking operational control of the city’s police forces to address what he described as “out of control” crime. Initially unarmed, the troops will now carry service-issued weapons, according to the Pentagon.
While their presence has been praised by the administration, polls show strong opposition from residents, with nearly 80% disapproving of both the federal deployment and the takeover of local law enforcement.
So far, National Guard members have not conducted law enforcement operations, instead stationed near landmarks such as the National Mall and Union Station.
Trump has suggested expanding the mission to other Democratic-led cities like Chicago and is considering declaring a national emergency to extend troop deployments.
The operation has already resulted in more than 700 arrests and the seizure of 91 illegal firearms, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Local officials and mayors have expressed concerns about federal intervention and its potential to inflame tensions.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday that his country will purchase 100 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France. The deal forms part of a broader defence cooperation agreement signed with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The UK government has unveiled a new package of asylum reforms that will significantly tighten access to refugee status and expand enforced family removals. Under the new rules, successful asylum seekers will now have to wait 20 years—up from five—before applying for permanent residency.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that the European Union must transform into a European defence union amid growing international security challenges.
Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met in Yerevan with Allison Hooker, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs, who is visiting the country.
Ukraine is facing a sharp escalation in fighting across several fronts, with Russian forces launching large-scale offensive operations while Kyiv intensifies long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of what it described as a broader offensive aimed at securing full control of the strategic territory.
Storm Claudia, which brought violent weather to Portugal, has resulted in the deaths of three people and left dozens injured, authorities reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Britain, rescue teams were organising evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England.
U.S. President Donald Trump purchased at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds between late August and early October, including new investments in sectors benefiting from his policies, according to financial disclosures made public on Saturday.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of a broader offensive aimed at seizing full control of the area.
The number of newly enrolled international students at U.S. colleges and universities fell by 17% this autumn, a report shows, with policies under the Trump administration cited as a key factor.
The number of first-time asylum applicants in the European Union fell by 27% in August 2025, Eurostat data shows. A total of 51,465 people applied for international protection for the first time, down from 70,290 in August 2024 and 55,390 in July 2025.
The U.S. Southern Command announced on Sunday that a military strike in the Eastern Pacific killed three individuals suspected of narcotics smuggling. The operation was carried out by the Joint Task Force Southern Spear under the direction of Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday that his country will purchase 100 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France. The deal forms part of a broader defence cooperation agreement signed with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The UK government has unveiled a new package of asylum reforms that will significantly tighten access to refugee status and expand enforced family removals. Under the new rules, successful asylum seekers will now have to wait 20 years—up from five—before applying for permanent residency.
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