Suspect due in court after shooting at Trump press dinner

This episode of the Global News Podcast covers a series of high-profile international developments, beginning with the court appearance of Thomas Cole-Allen, a 31-year-old mechanical engineer from Los Angeles accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at a White House press dinner. The suspect, who traveled cross-country and was heavily armed, breached security and shot a Secret Service agent, prompting a major security review. Despite the chaos, officials confirmed that the attack was thwarted and the security plan worked. The episode also examines the upcoming state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to the U.S., which remains on track despite the incident. Diplomatic tensions continue between the U.S. and Iran, with stalled negotiations and conflicting proposals over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear talks. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman is set to go to trial, marking a dramatic escalation in their public feud over the company’s shift from nonprofit to for-profit status. The podcast also reflects on the legacy of Nedra Talley-Ross, the last surviving member of The Ronettes, and explores the cultural and physiological roots of ghost sightings, citing new research on infrasound as a possible explanation for paranormal experiences. Finally, it celebrates Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe breaking the two-hour marathon barrier, highlighting the country’s deep-running running culture and the role of altitude and poverty-driven ambition in producing elite athletes.