Aug 8, 2026
A bus driver physically knocked down an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany on Tuesday, potentially preventing an attack at the major NATO and cargo logistics hub. German federal prosecutors have launched a counterterrorism investigation into the incident, which Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Interior Minister have described as representing a new level of danger for the country.
President Trump blamed Minnesota's government for a cyberattack targeting more than 30 water systems, contradicting federal officials who suspect Iranian involvement and prompting pushback from Gov. Tim Walz.