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1. Jane Doe’s family home hit with swatting attack after Cornell rape allegations: lawyer

   

   Lawyer Thomas Giuffra, who is representing Jane Doe in her civil lawsuit, said the incident is part of escalating threats against the woman, who is identified only as Jane Doe in court documents but has faced concerted efforts to publish her identity online.

2. Katie Zacharia fails to impress in brief debut as White House press secretary

   

   Katie Zacharia made her debut as the new White House press secretary on Tuesday, answering only a handful of questions from journalists and failing to impress some observers — including some who had held the job before her.

3. Pope back on his feet, eating normally following cancer diagnosis

   

   Pope Leo's recovery from surgery is progressing as expected and he has begun walking in his hospital room and eating normally, the Vatican said on Wednesday, ‌after doctors announced the 71-year-old pontiff was being treated for lung cancer.

4. Black Hawk down: Trump's trade war pauses Canadian helicopter deal

   

   The Carney government quietly suspended plans to purchase 16 Black Hawk helicopters for Canada's special forces amid escalating tensions with Washington. The decision reflects Ottawa's growing reluctance to buy American military equipment, even as commanders seek urgently needed capabilities. Critics warn short-term political calculations could undermine long-term military readiness.

5. Image of mournful elephant mom wins 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

   

   Italian photographer Federico Veronesi's "heartbreakingly poignant" photo of a mother elephant carrying her dead calf has won this year's top Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. See a selection of the other winning photos here.