Seven European leaders (from the UK, Germany, Italy, Finland. France, the EU and NATO) are set to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in talks with President Trump today to address the conflict with Russia. Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Alaska over the weekend, where the Russian President reportedly agreed to give Ukraine “robust” security guarantees as part of a potential peace deal. (Story URL)
Three men were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting at a crowded New York City nightclub. The incident involved multiple gunmen firing numerous shots, with no arrests made yet. Police are reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses to identify the shooters. The shooting, suspected to be gang-related, took place at the Taste Of The City Lounge in Brooklyn. (Story URL)
Hurricane Erin weakened to a Category 3 storm over the Atlantic Ocean, north of the Caribbean, but is likely to strengthen again. Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, had maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. The storm’s center was located north of San Juan, Puerto Rico, moving west-northwest. While the storm’s wind speeds decreased, its size increased. (Story URL)
Two American tourists tragically drowned at the Celebration Key Carnival Cruise Line resort in the Bahamas. The incidents occurred on the same day, with one victim found unresponsive while snorkeling and the other discovered in a resort swimming pool. Both guests, one from the Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras and the other from the Carnival Elation, were traveling with their families. (Story URL)
Air Canada has suspended its plans to resume operations following a strike by the union representing 10,000 flight attendants. The Canada Industrial Relations Board had ordered the staff back to work by Sunday afternoon, but the union refused to comply, leading to the airline’s decision to delay the restart until Monday evening. The strike has impacted around 130,000 travelers daily during the summer travel season. (Story URL)
