Jared Kushner held a private meeting with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries... The two sat down in NY in recent weeks, as Trump and Jeffries were publicly tearing one another apart.  Trump has called Jeffries a “thug” and “low IQ.”  Jeffries has vowed to “hold the crooks accountable” if Democrats take the House. Behind closed doors, they reportedly spoke about housing, immigration, and the high cost of living as possible areas of "common ground." Kushner even suggested Jeffries meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. The two have stayed in touch since working together on criminal justice reform during Trump’s first term. With midterms approaching and Dems favored to retake the House, Trump may need to set grudges aside...

 President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said holding elections while fighting continues would split Ukrainians, calling it "a tsunami for the state." It's his first response after ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a wartime poll last week. Elections are currently banned under Ukrainian law during war

  A US judge struck down a policy that would have suspended immigrant visa processing for 75 nations. The Trump administration is also in the news for pushing new mail-in voting rules and capping its 250th birthday celebrations with an auto race through Washington  

  Chancellor Friedrich Merz will press his cabinet next week to accelerate pro-business reforms, telling Bild am Sonntag "At stake in Germany are growth and employment

The Association of Ghana Industries and GUTA are warning that a new electricity tariff hike, possibly doubling costs, threatens the viability of the government's 24-Hour Economy Policy. GRIDCo also says power has been restored nationwide after the August 20 nationwide blackout  

 

  A content creator, its.sophiawest, has gone viral after posing a bold question to white men in a new Instagram Reel. She asked if any would be willing to live with her for two weeks with no internet and no distractions.  While the challenge itself sparked debate in the comments, what captured many viewers was her striking figure in the video, with fans admitting they could not stop watching. The clip has gathered over 5.4K likes and 468 comments, with users flooding the comment section with mixed reactions about love, lifestyle and modern relationships online today. Video  

  She's done it again! The internet is buzzing after a stunning beauty stepped out of the pool in a show-stopping moment that has fans on repeat. Radiating confidence and natural glamour, she effortlessly flaunted her figure, turning a simple swim into a viral sensation. The sun-kissed clip captures pure joy, self-love, and undeniable presence. With thousands of likes already, viewers can't stop watching. It's more than a video — it's a celebration of confidence. See why everyone is talking. Watch the full video and witness the moment breaking the internet right now.

Armed men abducted over 60 worshippers from a mosque in north-central Niger State during Friday prayers, police said on Saturday.  The incident is the latest mass kidnapping in a region plagued by violent gangs. Mass kidnappings for ransom have become common in parts of northwestern and north-central Nigeria, where heavily armed criminal gangs operate.  Police said operations are underway to rescue the victims and apprehend the attackers.  The attack has triggered fresh calls for improved security around religious centers across the state.