Secret Service kills armed man who opened fire at White House checkpoint. Bystander also struck, agency says.

Suspect in White House complex shooting identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, described as 'mentally troubled' and believing he was Jesus Christ, per NY Post citing unnamed sources. Trump was unharmed.

A suspect was killed after opening fire near the White House on Saturday, and a bystander was also struck by gunfire. The US Secret Service said President Donald Trump was inside the White House but was not affected.

Secret Service checking reports of gunfire at 17th and Pennsylvania Ave near White House; complex locked down, journalists moved to briefing room — per CNN

In the area of the White House, sounds resembling gunshots were heard, the complex temporarily blocked, CNN reports. According to the TV channel, the Secret Service is checking reports of shooting at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House grounds. Journalists on the North Lawn were urgently moved to the briefing room.

French court sentences man to 25 years for aggravated rape and torture of ex-partner who spoke out publicly, following Gisele Pelicot's footsteps.

A French court sentenced a man to 25 years in prison for the aggravated rape and torture of his former partner, who chose to speak publicly about her ordeal following Gisele Pelicot's example.

Pope Leo XIV visits Italy's 'Land of Fires' area hit by mafia toxic waste dumping

Pope Leo XIV visited Italy's 'Land of Fires' on Saturday, an area where the mafia has illegally dumped and burned toxic waste for decades, causing environmental and health damage.