Today’s Lead News Stories

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‘Savanna’s law’ named after woman killed by ex-boyfriend, who had extensive record of domestic violence allegations

The Vienna Point residential care facility went up in flames on August 7, 2025, destroying the building

Ninth circuit sides with gun owner that ban in counties with more than 200,000 people violates second amendment

Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds

Minutes obtained under freedom of information laws show West Midlands police flagged concerns over decision ahead of Aston Villa match

Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before Capitol attack, presents ‘intolerable risk of danger’, court finds

A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded

Cyprus has assumed the presidency of the European Council at a volatile time for Europe, as international peace efforts struggle to end the war in Ukraine, the United States shifts its loyalties and economic headwinds weigh on spending priorities. RFI asked Fiona Mullen, director of Nicosia-based think tank Sapientia Economics,…