“Trump Suing Wall Street Journal for $10 Billion Over Epstein Note Claim” – 7/19/2025, 6:28:33 PM

Here are the latest world news highlights as of July 19, 2025:

• US-Venezuela Prisoner Swap: The White House announced that 10 Americans detained in Venezuela are on their way home after a major swap involving 252 Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration, who were sent to El Salvador’s mega prison[1].

• Explosion in Los Angeles: A deadly explosion at a law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles killed three sheriff’s deputies[1].

• Severe Weather in the US: Severe storms are sweeping from the Midwest to New York[1].

• Trump Sues Wall Street Journal: US President Donald Trump began legal action against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal, seeking at least $10 billion in damages over claims he sent a suggestive note to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003[2][4].

• DOJ Seeks to Unseal Epstein Records: The US Department of Justice has requested courts in New York and Florida to unseal grand jury records related to Jeffrey Epstein[1].

• Ceasefire in Syria: The Syrian president announced an immediate ceasefire in a predominantly Druze area after clashes that reportedly killed 700 people. A US envoy also said Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire following major Israeli strikes[2][4].

• Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Hamas has rejected Israel’s revised territorial maps in the latest ceasefire talks in Doha, alleging the maps would effectively cut off 20% of the Gaza Strip[2].

• UK Sanctions Russian Spies: The UK has imposed sanctions on 18 Russian spies accused of cyber attacks, assassination attempts, and sabotage in the UK and other countries[2].

• Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s home was raided, and he has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, which he called “a supreme humiliation”[4].

• Other News:

  • A flight made an emergency landing after a passenger allegedly tried to open an emergency exit[1].
  • A teen was arrested and charged with murder in the death of a Maine paddleboarder[1].
  • A shark bit a teen surfer near New Smyrna Beach, Florida[1].
  • The “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is set to end in May 2026[1].

These events represent some of the most significant global and US news developments as of July 19, 2025.