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Swiss Train Station Incident: Three Injured in Knife Attack, Witnesses Report Shouted Phrases

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In a shocking incident on Thursday morning, a man was apprehended by Zurich Cantonal Police following a violent attack at a train station in Switzerland. The suspect is believed to have assaulted three individuals with a knife at Winterthur train station, causing a stir in the otherwise peaceful locale.

According to eyewitness accounts, the incident unfolded with alarming intensity. “I was about 30 meters away when I heard a man shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ five or six times, in a highly emotional and agitated manner,” a witness recounted to the news outlet Blick.

Police quickly responded to the scene, managing to arrest the alleged assailant. Authorities have identified the suspect as a 31-year-old Swiss national. The attack, which occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m., left the community in a state of shock and apprehension.

In related global news, a deadly suicide blast has tragically claimed the lives of at least 23 people on a train route in Pakistan, underscoring a day marked by violence and loss.

Police vehicle outside of Winterthur train station in Switzerland

In the aftermath of the Winterthur station incident, a police vehicle was seen stationed outside the train station, as the investigation into the attack continues. The scene of the crime has been secured to ensure the safety of the public and facilitate further inquiries into the motives behind this disturbing act of violence.

The three wounded Swiss nationals, ages 28, 43 and 52, were transported to the hospital, according to the release.

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Police in Switzerland

Police officers remove tape following a stabbing attack at the train station in Winterthur, Switzerland, Thursday, May 28, 2026. (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)

“The motive for the attack is under investigation,” the release added.

Zurich Cantonal Police did not provide Fox News Digital with additional information on the incident besides saying a press conference is planned Thursday afternoon about the incident.

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Police vehicle in front of train station in Switzerland

Commuters walk past a police vehicle parked in front of the central train station where a man wounded three people with a bladed weapon in Winterthur, near Zurich on May 28, 2026. (ARND WIEGMANN / AFP via Getty Images)

“Together with the Zurich cantonal police, the Winterthur city police, the SBB transport police, the rescue service of the Winterthur cantonal hospital and Zurich protection & rescue were deployed. More information will follow this afternoon,” the press release noted.

Latest 2028 Presidential Election Poll Reveals Challenges for Newsom and Harris

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With the 2028 presidential election still two years away, the Democratic Party is already feeling the pressure, as recent polls indicate a decline in their standing.

According to an Emerson College survey, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has seen a notable increase in support. He is now neck and neck with the expected GOP frontrunner, JD Vance, with both candidates capturing 35% of voter backing.

Despite the Vice President holding a slight edge with 36% support as the Republican nominee, his popularity has taken a hit, dropping more than 15 points from a February high of 52%.

Rubio, who has emerged as a prominent figure in President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, has experienced a surge in popularity, climbing from a modest 20% support to his current standing.

Meanwhile, support for Democratic hopefuls has dwindled, with none surpassing the 20% mark in a competitive field featuring Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Kamala Harris.

While nearly every Democrat saw a slight increase, Newsom and Harris — arguably the more nationally recognized figures — saw declines.

The new poll found Newsom dropped four points from 20% in February, while Harris fell three points from 13%.

Governors Josh Shapiro and Andy Beshear also saw slight increases, rising from 7% to 10% and from 5% to 9%, respectively.

On the conservative side, other candidates included Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Senators Ted Cruz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., all of whom polled significantly behind Rubio and Vance at below 5%.

Similarly, on the liberal bloc, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker and Silicon Valley Representative Ro Khanna polled at or below 5%.

The poll was conducted May 24–25 and surveyed 1,000 likely voters.


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Discover Brooke Shields’ Key to a Thriving 25-Year Marriage

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Brooke Shields is joyfully marking 25 years of marriage with her husband, Chris Henchy.

‘Today marks 25 years married!’ the 60-year-old actress wrote in her Instagram caption on Tuesday. ‘A quarter of a century… does this make us an old married couple?? I love you, Henchy!!’

The renowned model and actress took to social media to share a collection of cherished wedding photos captured by photographer Lara Porzak.

The couple’s relationship blossomed rapidly; they met in 1999, got engaged the following year, and tied the knot in 2001. Shortly after, they welcomed two daughters into their lives: Rowan, now 23, and Grier, 20.

Shields has previously credited their enduring marriage to open communication. “I believe it’s crucial to discuss things openly rather than allowing issues to build up,” she shared with People magazine two years ago. “And you must be ready to adapt.”

Before her marriage to Henchy, the former child star was linked to several notable figures, including Dean Cain, John Kennedy Jr., John Travolta, and Andre Agassi, to whom she was married from 1997 to 1999.

Brooke Shields shared rare photos from her wedding to Chris Henchy to celebrate their 25th anniversary

Brooke Shields shared rare photos from her wedding to Chris Henchy to celebrate their 25th anniversary

'Today marks 25 years married!' the 60-year-old wrote in her Instagram caption. 'A quarter of a century… does this make us an old married couple??'

‘Today marks 25 years married!’ the 60-year-old wrote in her Instagram caption. ‘A quarter of a century… does this make us an old married couple??’

Henchy, 62, is a director, film producer and screenwriter. He is best known for collaborating with Will Ferrell, whom he has worked with on the films Land of the Lost, The Other Guys and The Campaign.

Shields, who starred in The Mother of the Bride, talked to People in May 2024 about how she keeps the love alive with Henchy.

‘Sometimes you don’t grow and change at the same rate. And that can be really hard because what you initially fell in love with looks different. It doesn’t mean it’s bad, it just is different,’ she said.

The Pretty Baby star then added, ‘It’s like we have to get to know each other as people at this age, whereas we met in our early 30s.’

And couples need to adapt all the time, she shared. 

‘The things that were cute in the beginning aren’t cute now,’ she said. ‘So I’ll be like, “That doesn’t fit with me anymore. Can we find another way of ribbing me? That doesn’t feel good anymore. It felt good in my 30s. It doesn’t feel good in my late 50s.”

Their romance moved quickly at first: they met in 1999, became engaged in 2000 and wed in 2001. They have two daughters together, Rowan, 23, and Grier, 20

Their romance moved quickly at first: they met in 1999, became engaged in 2000 and wed in 2001. They have two daughters together, Rowan, 23, and Grier, 20

‘I think that’s where some couples get into trouble because they’re not willing to accept growth and change. I think you have to keep at it,’ she continued.

Last week, she lifted the lid on her romance with Kennedy Jr almost 40 years after they had a brief thing.

The actress was involved with JFK Jr., the late son of murdered US President John F Kennedy, in the late 1980s.

The two met on a skiing trip in Aspen, Colorado, when the model-turned-actress was in her early twenties and making films like Endless Love and Sahara.

Now she has confirmed the pair ‘dated’ but the relationship never turned physical. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Shields explained: ‘I didn’t have a love story, I had a crazy, crazy crush.’

And then she answered the big question on whether they ever had sex: ‘We dated but I never slept with him, so I don’t know if that counts … He was lovely to me.’

Shields in 1983 in New York City

Kennedy in 1983 on Rhode Island

Shields, left, and Kennedy, right, both seen in the early 1980s at the time they dated

Kennedy in 1985 in New York City with his mother Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Kennedy in 1985 in New York City with his mother Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Kennedy’s relationship with his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, was explored in Ryan Murphy’s TV show Love Story and the icon admitted she binged the whole series.

She said, ‘I watched it start to finish. I loved it. I thought the acting was amazing.’

The Calvin Klein model previously revealed her daughter Rowan worked as a production assistant on Love Story and she let the actress know her name was going to be mentioned in the series.

Shields told People: ‘That was a little weird. I was away, and my daughter called me and she says: “Oh my God, you’re mentioned in Love Story,” and she’s like: “Is it true?”

‘I was like: “OK, I’d be happy to tell you all the stories if you want, but yes [it’s true].”‘

With boyfriend Dean Cain in 1995

With husband Andre Agassi in 1997

Left, with boyfriend Dean Cain in 1995 and, right ,with husband Andre Agassi in 1997

Shields has previously opened up about sharing a kiss with Kennedy during their romance.

During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show in 2023, the actress said: ‘He kissed me, and it was like the best kiss I’ve ever had in my life. It was beyond not disappointing. The lips are beautiful, and the face is amazing, and the body and the person, and he was down to earth and funny and irreverent.’

She added about the relationship: ‘It was beyond not-disappointing. I froze, though, because he was so precious to me. I was like: “Oh, my God, you’re falling in love, and if you sleep with him, he may not talk to you again – and you can’t handle that.”

‘I wasn’t playing a game. I really was just so afraid of being really hurt, because if I slept with him, I would’ve given him my entire universe, my heart, my everything.’

Kennedy and his wife Bessette were killed in a plane crash in 1999, which also claimed the life of Carolyn’s sister Lauren. 

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Set to Confer with Pope Leo During Upcoming Rome Visit

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Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago is preparing for a significant meeting with Pope Leo XIV this Thursday. As the first Chicago native to hold the papal office, Pope Leo XIV will host the mayor in a private session at the Vatican Apostolic Library.

This meeting marks a notable occasion, as it is the first time a Chicago mayor has visited the Vatican since Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s meeting with Pope Francis in 2016. Mayor Johnson is expected to engage in discussions on a variety of topics with the pope, underscoring the importance of this cross-continental dialogue.

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In honor of Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago roots, Mayor Johnson and his team plan to present the pope with a selection of gifts emblematic of their shared city. Among these tokens are giardiniera, a staple in Chicago’s culinary scene, and merchandise from the Chicago Cubs, reflecting the city’s rich sports culture.

This will be the first time a Chicago mayor has visited the pope since then Mayor Rahm Emanuel met with Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2016.

Mayor Johnson and his team will be bringing the pope a few gifts for the Chicago-born pope, including giardiniera and Cubs merch.

Johnson said he plans to thank the Catholic leader for his advocacy, including pushing back against the U.S. war in Iran and President Trump’s immigration policies and actions carried out during Operation Midway Blitz.

“I am going to thank him for his courage and his strength particularly his moral stance around these endless wars, his stances around protecting workers, his clarity around the dreadful and the most barbaric form of slavery and offering up that apology and recognition and the role that slavery has played in the harm that has been caused for generations,” Johnson said.

The trip is funded and led by World Business Chicago, an economic development agency in the city.

Besides meeting with Pope Leo, Johnson plans on touring Rome to discuss sustainability, economic development, affordability, and public transit.

Johnson plans to also spend the day with the Roman mayor, and extending an invite to come visit Chicago.

Mayor Johnson will return to Chicago on Saturday.

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Michigan Democrats Unveil Vision for Senate Victory and Party Advancement


MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – As Michigan Democrats strive to retain an open U.S. Senate seat, their efforts to regain a majority in Washington are accompanied by internal disagreements that they must first address.

On Thursday, the leading trio vying for the Democratic nomination will engage in a debate during the state party’s annual policy conference. This event marks one of their initial major chances to present their differences to a statewide audience ahead of the pivotal August 4 primary.

With the primary season nearing its conclusion across the nation, Michigan’s heated contest is being closely watched as an indicator of the party’s direction as it heads into the November elections and looks to the future.

Taking the stage on Mackinac Island will be U.S. Representative Haley Stevens, State Senator Mallory McMorrow, and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed. On the Republican side, the nominee is Mike Rogers, a former congressman who was defeated in the 2024 Senate election by Democrat Elissa Slotkin. Incumbent Democrat Gary Peters has opted not to pursue a third Senate term this year. Notably, Michigan has not seen a Republican elected to the U.S. Senate since 1994.

Here’s a closer look at the current state of this crucial race:

Messy primary or clarifying vision?

A bruising primary in a must-win Senate seat was hardly Democrats’ preferred scenario.

The debate will also put on full display the ideological divisions Democrats have struggled with since presidential nominee Kamala Harris and the party saw sweeping losses in 2024.

Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman representing a district just outside Detroit, is seen as the more moderate, establishment-aligned candidate. She has endorsements from senators in battleground states, including Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada. Stevens has described herself as a “staunchly pro-Israel Democrat.”

El-Sayed has taken the progressive lane, earning early backing from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. El-Sayed has called for “Medicare for All” and higher taxes on the wealthy and has described Israel’s actions in Gaza as a “genocide.” He has drawn criticism, including from within the party, for campaigning with controversial streamer Hasan Piker.

McMorrow was first elected to the Michigan Senate in 2018 and gained national attention for speeches rebuking Republicans She has carved out a position somewhere between her two main rivals. She has criticized the Democratic establishment and said she would not support New York’s Chuck Schumer to be Democratic leader in the U.S. Senate again.

Winner will face Rogers

Rogers lost to then-U.S. Rep. Slotkin by fewer than 20,000 votes in a state that Republican Donald Trump carried on his way to a second term.

This time, Rogers will not benefit from having Trump atop the ballot. But Rogers heads into the general election with advantages of his own, including an uncontested primary.

In a telephone interview Wednesday, Rogers acknowledged the difficulties in the last campaign, saying the financial disadvantage he faced after a tough primary “made it really difficult” to win the general election.

But he said this year is different.

“This is a change election. People want to talk about Washington. This is about Michigan,” Rogers said.

It may prove difficult to localize a race shaped by national issues such as tariffs and gas prices, both of which are hitting Michigan hard. Outside spending is expected to climb into the nine figures. The Republicans’ U.S. Senate campaign organization has reserved $45 million in ads, compared with $20 million by Democrats.

“They’re going to spend a lot of money trying to make you not like me. We’re going to spend our money trying to tell people what we’re going to do for them and make their lives in our state better,” Rogers said.

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Police Report: Teen Allegedly Threatened to ‘Gut’ Friend in Initiated Altercation

A Florida teenager’s Memorial Day outing took a dramatic turn when what began as a playful sand fight escalated into a serious incident involving a knife. The 18-year-old Misael Algel Aguilar Santurio now faces a felony charge for aggravated assault after allegedly brandishing a weapon against a friend at Miami Beach.

Teen arrested after beach fight

Background: News footage of the beach in Miami Beach, Fla., where Misael Algel Aguilar Santurio allegedly attacked his friend (WPLG). Inset: Misael Algel Aguilar Santurio (Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation).

The incident unfolded on a Sunday at the beach, where Santurio was enjoying the day with several friends, including 18-year-old Yarielys Riobo. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Law & Crime, the trouble started when Santurio began tossing sand at Riobo. Despite her requests for him to stop, Santurio persisted, prompting Riobo to retaliate by throwing sand back at him.

In response, Santurio allegedly escalated the situation by threatening Riobo, reportedly stating he was “going to gut her.” As detailed in the affidavit, he then retrieved a “rainbow-colored pocket knife” from his bag and began pursuing Riobo around the beach.

The tense scene caught the attention of their group, with two male friends intervening by tackling Santurio to the ground and disarming him. Another female friend secured the knife to prevent further danger. Meanwhile, a bystander, witnessing the chaos, contacted the authorities, leading to a swift police response to the scene.

According to the arrest affidavit, Santurio reached into his book bag and pulled out a “rainbow-colored pocket knife.” After he allegedly revealed the blade, he started chasing Riobo around the beach. Two of the group”s male friends reportedly tackled Santurio to the ground and were able to get the knife away from him. Another teen girl picked up the knife to keep it away. A witness at the beach called 911 and police soon arrived at the scene.

Police said they observed minor injuries to the two teens who tackled Santurio, but neither wanted to press charges. Santurio allegedly resisted arrest while refusing to speak to police officers. He told the officers he had to call his mother first.

Riobo spoke to local independent news station WPLG about the incident and said, “I knew he had anger issues from the beginning.”

At a bond hearing on Tuesday, Santurio was ordered to stay 500 feet away from Riobo as a condition of his release from jail. He posted bond and is no longer in custody. His next court date was not immediately available.

NJ Detention Center Chaos: Anti-ICE Protesters Clash with Federal Agents in Heated Standoff

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Wednesday night saw heated confrontations outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as demonstrators, their faces partially covered with keffiyehs, engaged in a volatile standoff with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The protest, part of a series of demonstrations against the reported harsh conditions faced by detainees, escalated as objects flew across a barrier dividing the two groups.

These demonstrators, now in their fifth consecutive night of protest, used items like mattresses and large traffic cones as improvised shields, underscoring the intensity and determination of their efforts. Tensions boiled over as protesters hurled insults such as “kill yourself, bro!” and “how do you live with yourself?” at the agents, while throwing mattresses and other objects in their direction, as evidenced by footage obtained by Fox News Digital.

In response, ICE agents wielded batons and resorted to pepper spray to regain control of the situation. At one point, they were seen retaliating by throwing objects back at the protesters, including a wooden pallet, which was captured on video as they seized it from an agitator.

PROTESTERS CLASH WITH ICE AS NJ DETENTION FACILITY DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE

PROTESTERS CLASH WITH ICE AS NJ DETENTION FACILITY DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE

Protesters wearing goggles and keffiyehs hold makeshift shields during clashes with ICE agents.

Agitators at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, brandish makeshift shields during clashes with ICE agents on May 27, 2026. (Oliya Scootercaster/FreedomNewsTV)

ICE agents also deployed pepper balls against the crowds, according to journalist Oliya Scootercaster.

The agitators used cement blocks and sandbags to reinforce their line, videos and pictures obtained by Fox News Digital showed.

A sandbag being used to reinforce a barricade

A sandbag being used to reinforce a barricade at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on May 27, 2026.  (Fox News Digital/Charles Creitz)

Crowds also blocked the surrounding street, a busy industrial corridor, and prevented trucks from moving through, social media video shows. One truck driver got out of his car and castigated the agitators.

“Come on! What’s wrong with y’all?” the driver yelled, according to video posted by Scootercaster.

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The Wednesday night clashes follow similar confrontations Tuesday night that saw ICE agents beat back agitators with batons and deploy chemicals. ICE agents reacted after agitators attempted to stop vehicles from leaving the facility. Authorities made two arrests stemming from the incident after agitators sprayed unknown substances on law enforcement agents.

“ICE law enforcement officers were assaulted by anti-ICE rioters who sprayed law enforcement with an unknown chemical substance,” DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin wrote in a post on X.

Demonstrations have been ongoing for days after detainees in the facility wrote an open letter claiming they were not being fed, not receiving proper medical care and not being allowed to speak to their families.

SOMETHING TO HIDE? ICE UNDER FIRE FOR SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS AT FOR-PROFIT DETENTION CENTER

Protestors congregate outside Delaney Hall detention center

Agitators congregate outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 27, 2026. (Fox News/Charles Creitz)

“We are being tortured physically and psychologically due to the poor food resources provided in these detention centers,” the letter read.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) refuted these claims in a statement.

“The facts are all detainees are provided with 3 meals a day, clean water, clothing, bedding, showers, soap, and toiletries. Illegal aliens also have access to phones to communicate with their family members and lawyers,” the agency said in a statement.

Protests picked up steam when prominent New Jersey lawmakers showed up on Memorial Day. Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., and Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill visited Monday and attempted to enter the facility.

WHITE HOUSE BLASTS DEMS ‘CROSSING THE LINE’ BY STORMING ICE FACILITY

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., stand outside Newark, New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center during a protest.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., stand outside Newark, New Jersey’s Delaney Hall detention center during a protest on May 25, 2026. (Governor Mikie Sherrill)

Kim was granted access to conduct congressional oversight, though Sherrill was not.

Kim detailed his entry into the facility in a series of X posts, calling the conditions “unacceptable” and citing a carton of milk he saw that was set to expire the next day. Mullin responded on X.

“It’s unfortunate that Senator Andy Kim (who I’ve had a good relationship with) is spreading this FALSE narrative and adding fuel to the fire for no other reason than political theater. This isn’t a Holiday Inn. Illegal aliens are at this detention facility because they broke our nation’s laws,” Mullin wrote.

Mullin also criticized the state’s leadership during a Thursday morning appearance on Fox & Friends for not supporting federal efforts with local law enforcement.

“We called local police, we called state police multiple times. Listen, I know the law enforcement there would love to respond, but because of Governor Sherrill’s behavior what the governor is doing, she’s not allowing public officers and state officers to respond,” Mullin said.

He also said a continued lack of cooperation could lead to a slowdown at local airports.

“If they’re not allowing it then we gotta prioritize federal police officers and that may affect international flights coming in and out of their airport. Because I’m gonna have to pull Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers out of being able to process international flights and put them helping our ICE agents,” Mullin said.

Fox News Digital contacted DHS and ICE for additional comment.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Reunite for Daughter Violet’s Urgent Care Visit: A Family Moment at 20

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner came together to support their daughter Violet, 20, during a visit to an urgent care facility on Tuesday.

The Yale University student was seen limping into the Los Angeles medical center, with her well-known parents by her side, as captured in photos published by Page Six on Thursday.

Affleck, 53, provided support by wrapping his arm around Violet, while Garner, 54, assisted them both as they made their way inside.

Despite the circumstances, both Affleck and Garner appeared in good spirits while accompanying Violet into the medical office.

Violet, dressed in a white sweater paired with a red floral dress, sneakers, glasses, and a mask, was later photographed leaving the facility on crutches.

Meanwhile, Affleck sported a gray jacket, blue shirt and tan pants, while Garner cut a casual figure in a white sweater, jeans and sunglasses.

Reps for Garner and Affleck have yet to respond to Page Six’s request for comment on the nature of Violet’s injury.

The “Daredevil” co-stars married in 2005, split a decade later and finalized their divorce in 2018.

During their marriage, they welcomed three children — Violet, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel, 14.

In recent years, their eldest child has been an outspoken advocate for post-COVID mask mandates.

While giving an impassioned speech about the topic at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting in 2024, Violet claimed she “contracted a post-viral condition in 2019.”

“I’m OK now,” she clarified, “but I saw first-hand that medicine does not always have answers to the consequences of even minor viruses.”

Violet gave another powerful speech about mask mandates at the United Nations last September and said she’s “terrified” for children because of how public officials have handled the COVID-19 pandemic.

In May 2024, Violet made headlines for her high school graduation — and Garner’s crying selfies from the ceremony.

“I was a wreck the whole month leading up to it,” Garner said on “Today” the following month. “Every awards ceremony, every final, everything, I just cried and cried at everything.”

Violet began her freshman year at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, in August 2024.

At the time, both Garner and Affleck were on hand helping her move in.

The family, minus Samuel, enjoyed a nice dinner together before saying their goodbyes.

Hugh Jackman’s Partner Sutton Foster Expresses Feelings of Isolation

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Hugh Jackman’s girlfriend, Sutton Foster, recently opened up about feeling “really alone,” just days after being seen in a seemingly tense moment with the actor.

The 57-year-old actor and 51-year-old Broadway star went public with their relationship in January 2025. This announcement came roughly a year after Jackman revealed his separation from Deborra-Lee Furness. Following this revelation, reports surfaced suggesting that Jackman’s ex-wife is interested in meeting his new partner.

In a recent interview, Sutton appeared to address some of the challenges in her relationship.

She remarked, “I’ve been a leading lady for quite some time… yet there are moments when I feel incredibly alone.”

Sutton also shared, “Last year, I reached out to several of my peers and many women in the Broadway community. It turns out, feeling isolated is something we all have in common.”

Sutton then appeared to allude to the perceived tension between her and Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife Deborra-Lee, 70, adding she hoped women in high-profile positions could instead support each other.

Hugh Jackman's girlfriend Sutton Foster has admitted she feels 'really alone,' days after being pictured on a tense outing with the actor

Hugh Jackman’s girlfriend Sutton Foster has admitted she feels ‘really alone,’ days after being pictured on a tense outing with the actor

It's been claimed that Hugh's ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furnes has asked to meet his new partner Sutton, and the actress has now sseemingly referenced her relationship woes

It’s been claimed that Hugh’s ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furnes has asked to meet his new partner Sutton, and the actress has now sseemingly referenced her relationship woes

Speaking on a Women’s Health Lab panel in New York City called The Science of Staying Strong, she said: ‘Women of power can actually support each other. We don’t have to be pitted against each other.’

Last week, it was reported that Hugh and Sutton were left ‘blindsided’ by a shock request from his ex-wife to meet his new partner.

However, Deb has no intention of causing trouble for the pair and wants to meet so they can all move forward. 

‘This isn’t about Deb being angry or wanting to read Sutton the riot act. It’s about closure,’ an insider told New Idea magazine.

They added that while Deborra was initially reluctant to meet, she now wants to, in an attempt to minimise some of the perceived tension.

‘At this point it feels like something she needs to check off her list, if only to put an end to the awkwardness… also so she can speak her truth,’ the insider added.

They said that Hugh and Sutton had been very public about their new romance, which had come as a shock to Deborra, as they were visiting all the places that she used to go to with the Wolverine actor. 

The source said that Hugh and Sutton were surprised by Deborra’s request – but were open to the idea so they could clear the air of any perceived tension. 

Following the claims, Sutton and Hugh were pictured on a tense outing while heading to the gym in New York City.

Sutton stated that 'women of power shouldn't be pitted against each other', after sources said she and Hugh were surprised by his ex's request

Sutton stated that ‘women of power shouldn’t be pitted against each other’, after sources said she and Hugh were surprised by his ex’s request

It comes after Hugh was slammed for attending this year’s Met Gala in New York City with Sutton.

The actor’s shock move was seen as a brutal final blow to his ex-wife when they arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, tenderly holding hands as they posed for photos.

The actor finalised his divorce from Furness last June, after 27 years of marriage, while his romance with Foster began in late 2024, following their starring roles in Broadway’s 2021 revival of The Music Man.

Hugh and his ex-wife previously attended multiple Met Galas, with their last joint appearance being in 2023.

The actor notably showed up to the 2024 soiree solo and skipped the event altogether last year amid their high-profile split.

And for his grand 2026 return to the Met Gala, Hugh had Sutton by his side as he trekked up the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s iconic staircase.

Their Met Gala debut as a couple comes amid rumours that a wedding between the pair is close at hand.

Back in February, the Globe claimed that Hugh rejected the idea of drawing up a prenup with the Broadway star.  

The alleged wedding planning came less than a year after Hugh and Deborra-Lee finalised their bitter divorce, after separating in 2023.

Escalating Tensions: US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Stalled Peace Talks; Israel Launches Attacks on Southern Lebanon

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In brief

  • US President Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest offer in negotiations to end the war.
  • Israel declared much of south Lebanon “combat zones” and told all residents to leave.

The United States conducted fresh military strikes in southern Iran on Thursday. This action followed a stern warning from President Donald Trump, who declared the US would “finish the job” if Iran did not commit to a peace agreement.

In the aftermath of the strikes, Iranian media reported a series of three explosive sounds echoing through Bandar Abbas, a significant port city. These strikes come on the heels of earlier US military actions in the region, highlighting the delicate nature of ongoing diplomatic efforts to finalize a tentative peace deal.

A US official, opting to remain anonymous, disclosed to Agence France-Presse that US Central Command Forces had intercepted and shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones identified as threats in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.

The official further detailed that US forces targeted an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas. This station was reportedly on the verge of launching a fifth drone.

In a swift response to the US military actions, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards retaliated by striking a US base, as reported by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB.

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“Following this morning’s aggression by the invading US military against a location on the outskirts of Bandar Abbas Airport using aerial projectiles, the American air base that served as the source of the attack was targeted at 4.50 am (11.50 am AEST),” the Guards said, according to IRIB.

It did not provide details of the location of the base, though Kuwait, a US ally, said it was responding to missile and drone attacks on Thursday.

Iran says return to war unlikely; Trump ‘not satisfied’ with deal

Trump has grown increasingly frustrated as talks to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz appeared to have stalled once more, just days after he said a deal was near.

Before the new strikes, Iran said that a return to war with the US was unlikely as the two sides appeared to inch towards a deal, though Trump said he was not happy with Iran’s latest offer.

The US leader warned he might be compelled to “finish the job” if a better arrangement was not reached, even as optimism for a peace deal that would reopen the Hormuz trade route sent oil prices tumbling.

Iran has indicated that it seeks to impose a new reality in the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil normally passes, exacting tolls on transiting ships and sharing the revenues with Oman.

With fighting paused since an 8 April ceasefire, negotiations to end the conflict — which started on 28 February with joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran — and resume trade through the blockaded waterway have hit repeated roadblocks, leaving the global economy shaken.

Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards official Mohammad Akbarzadeh said the likelihood of a return to “war is low because of the enemy’s weakness”, but warned the military was “lying in wait with full magazines” in the event of an attack, Tasnim news agency reported.

Trump, meanwhile, said in a cabinet meeting that he was in no rush to reach an accord, despite saying at the weekend that one was close.

“Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven’t gotten there. We’re not satisfied with it, but we will be,” he said.

“Either that or we’ll have to just finish the job.”

A day earlier, Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire and warned it was prepared to retaliate following the most serious strikes since the truce took effect.

The US military said it had launched “self-defence strikes” targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats overnight earlier this week.

Iran’s intelligence ministry, meanwhile, said the US and Israel were still seeking to overthrow the Islamic Republic and partition Iran, accusing them of seeking to foment division and carry out sabotage missions.

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman

Trump also appeared to threaten to attack US ally Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said Oman must “behave” or he would “blow them up” when he was asked on Thursday AEST if he would accept a short-term deal to allow Iran and the Gulf state to control the waterway.

“No, the Strait is going to be open to everybody,” Trump told reporters during a cabinet meeting at the White House.

“It’s international waters and Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow them up. They understand that, they’ll be fine.”

Oman is a key US ally that has tried to mediate the war in the Middle East and has itself come under attack from Iran’s government.

Israel carries out strikes on southern Lebanon

Israel’s military said on Thursday it had started striking Hezbollah infrastructure around Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning for residents of the southern Lebanese city.

An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) order said it was “compelled to take forceful action” against the Iran-backed group.

It added that residents of the zone around certain buildings should leave and travel north of the Zahrani River, and that remaining in the area “places you at risk”.

“The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure in the area of Tyre,” the military posted in a later statement on Telegram.

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported two sets of Israeli strikes had taken place on the city and an area to its east on Thursday morning, hitting a building and sparking a fire in Tyre.

Israel tells residents of southern Lebanon to leave

The strikes on Tyre came as Israel’s military declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act “with great force” against Hezbollah in the zone.

The military’s statement, posted on X, appeared to signal further escalation after more than 120 strikes hit Lebanon’s south and east on Tuesday, despite a ceasefire announced on 16 April.

“We advise residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate to the north of the Zahrani River, as all areas south of the river are considered a combat zone,” an Israeli military spokesperson posted on X.

The Zahrani River runs east to west about 40km north of Israel’s border with Lebanon, and the Lebanese territory south of it covers about 2,000 square kilometres.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel needed to take further action in Lebanon to protect communities in northern Israel from Hezbollah.

The Israeli military has previously ordered people below the Litani River further south to leave. It already issued individual evacuation orders and carried out strikes in several dozen towns between the Litani and Zahrani.

Wednesday’s order was the first time that residents were ordered to evacuate the entire zone south of the Zahrani.

The Israeli military urged civilians to stay away from Hezbollah operatives, facilities and weapons sites.

More than 1.2 million Lebanese people have been displaced by Israeli strikes and evacuation orders since 2 March, when Hezbollah fired at Israel in support of its ally Iran.

Since then, Israeli strikes have pummelled Lebanon’s south, east and its capital Beirut, killing more than 3,200 people, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.

The World Health Organization has said at least 608 people in Lebanon have been killed in Israeli attacks since the truce.

The Israeli military said that 10 of its soldiers had been killed since ⁠the ceasefire, six of them by Hezbollah’s explosive drones.

The Israeli military expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon past a security zone its troops are occupying, but gave no details on the extent of the advance beyond the so-called Yellow Line.

The Lebanese capital Beirut has been spared new strikes, although Israeli surveillance drones are heard buzzing above the city every day and a warplane was heard flying low on Wednesday, according to Reuters reporters there.

Three senior Israeli officials said Israel believes it has freedom of action in southern Lebanon but less so in Beirut.

The officials told Reuters that Israel does not want to be seen as derailing Trump’s potential deal with Iran by knocking down buildings in the Lebanese capital.


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