A federal judge has dismissed the case accusing Donald Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 election. Special prosecutor Jack Smith requested the dismissal, citing a policy that sitting presidents cannot face federal prosecution. The dismissal is "without prejudice," meaning charges could be refiled after Trump’s term ends. Trump, now president again after his 2024 win, called the cases against him political. Smith also seeks to drop the classified documents case, pending court approval. Other legal issues, including Georgia state charges, remain uncertain. Trump remains the first president to face criminal charges and conviction after leaving office.

Israel and Lebanon may agree to a ceasefire today after a year of deadly conflict. Over 3,700 people have died since the war began in October last year when Hezbollah attacked Israeli territory in support of Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given his initial approval for the deal. The truce, backed by the US, EU, and UN, proposes Israeli troops withdraw from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah pull back its armed forces. Despite ongoing heavy clashes at the border, a final vote on the ceasefire is expected to take place later today.

5 people, including four soldiers, were killed as protests demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan turned violent in Islamabad. Led by Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, the rally began on Sunday and reached the capital on Monday. Police used tear gas, while protesters cleared roadblocks to move forward. The military issued "shoot on sight" orders under Article 245. Schools shut, mobile services were cut, and gatherings were banned in Islamabad. Protesters accused the government of using chemicals against them. Khan, jailed for over a year, faces over 150 cases, including corruption and incitement to violence.

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane, operated by Azimuth Airlines, caught fire after landing at Turkey's Antalya Airport on Sunday. The flight, arriving from Sochi, Russia, experienced a rough landing due to wind shear. All 89 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated, with no casualties reported. Videos from the scene showed emergency crews responding to the blaze. The Turkish transport ministry suspended airport landings until the plane was towed. The Russian Federal Aviation Authority, Rosaviatsiya, is investigating the incident. The aircraft, seven years old, is being examined for the cause of the fire.

An eight-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man were seriously injured in a shooting on Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, London, at 5:30 PM on Sunday. The girl is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries, while the man’s condition remains unknown. A 32-year-old woman was also taken to the hospital as a precaution. Police are investigating, with no arrests made so far. Supt Owen Renowden called the incident "appalling," while MP Joe Powell condemned the violence, urging stronger measures to prevent such crimes. In August, a teenager was fatally shot nearby during a pre-carnival event.

Storm Bert continues to batter the UK, bringing heavy rain, strong winds of up to 70 mph, and widespread flooding. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for northern Scotland, expecting 50-70mm of rain. Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place, including three severe warnings. The storm is expected to clear by Tuesday, but rain and gusts could return midweek. Met Office meteorologist Andy Page warns of possible weather updates. The next storm, Conall, may form by December if conditions worsen. The Environment Agency urges residents to stay informed and take precautions against potential damage.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended her controversial policies in a BBC interview, including blocking Ukraine’s Nato membership in 2008. Merkel argued the decision prevented an earlier and potentially more devastating war with Russia. Critics, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, called it a miscalculation that emboldened Moscow. Merkel emphasized that gas deals with Russia aimed to support German industries and maintain peace. Reflecting on her 16-year tenure, Merkel acknowledged failures in curbing Russia’s aggression but stressed diplomacy’s importance. The interview coincides with the release of her memoir, as she faces scrutiny for her legacy in energy, migration, and diplomacy.

A big cat is believed to be roaming Painswick, Cotswolds, UK, after a roe deer was found with only its head and rear legs intact. The rest of the body, including organs, had been devoured. Wildlife expert Frank Tunbridge, 78, highlighted evidence like bite marks on the throat, eaten internal organs, and a licked-clean ribcage, consistent with large feline behavior. A photo revealed patches of fur ripped out, matching big cat hunting techniques. Frank remarked, "Where there's something to eat, there's something to eat it." Authorities have urged residents to stay vigilant while investigations continue.

A Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by Swiftair for DHL crashed near Vilnius airport, Lithuania, on Monday, killing one crew member and injuring three others. The crash occurred during its final approach after departing from Leipzig, Germany. Emergency services evacuated 12 residents from a nearby house that sustained minor damage, while a fire broke out in the surrounding area. Authorities confirmed no explosion preceded the crash and have launched an investigation into the incident. Flight operations at Vilnius airport remain unaffected. The 31-year-old aircraft’s cause of failure remains unknown, with weather conditions reported as cold and cloudy.

Tulsi Gabbard, nominated as director of national intelligence by President-elect Donald Trump, is expected to face intense scrutiny during confirmation hearings. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii who switched to the Republican Party, has been criticized for her 2017 meeting with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and her remarks questioning U.S. intelligence on Assad’s use of chemical weapons. Critics have also highlighted her past statements regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Republican Senator James Lankford emphasized the need for thorough questioning. Despite opposition, some GOP lawmakers, including Senator Eric Schmitt, defended Gabbard, calling accusations of her being a "Russian sympathizer" baseless.