French News Agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) released a joint statement alongside other prominent news outlets to their X account Thursday stating that they are "desperately concerned" for their journalists in Gaza, claiming that they are facing the threat of starvation, and urged Israeli authorities to allow journalists in and out of the war-torn region."We are desperately concerned for our journalists in Gaza, who are increasingly unable to feed themselves and their families," began the joint statement from AFP, The Associated Press, BBC World and Reuters. "For many months, these independent journalists have been the worlds eyes and ears on the ground in Gaza. They are now facing the same dire circumstances as those they are covering."The statement continued, noting that while journalists "endure many deprivations and hardships in warzones," the outlets are "deeply alarmed that the threat of starvation is now one of them."HAMAS LOSING IRON GRIP ON GAZA AS US-BACKED GROUP GETS AID TO PALESTINIANS IN NEEDThe news outlets called on Israeli authorities to "allow journalists in and out of Gaza," highlighting that it is essential that "adequate food supplies" reach the people there.This statement comes on the heels of calls from over 100 organizations for the Israeli government to open all land crossings and restore the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the U.S. and Israeli governments, recently challenged allegations that the Israeli government isn't allowing aid to flow freely into the warzone.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREGHF has reached out to one of its most prominent critics in hopes of bridging the divide and finding a path to collaboration on aid distribution. On Tuesday, the organizations executive chairman, Rev. Johnnie Moore, sent a letter to Tom Fletcher, the United Nations' under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator."As you are aware, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. Despite the extraordinary volume of aid inside Gaza, the vast majority of it remains warehoused, undelivered, or looted. The result is millions of civilians without consistent access to food aid," Moore wrote.In his letter, Moore asserts that while UN agencies have blamed the stalled aid on a "lack of permissions" and security concerns, the reality is much different."More than 400 aid distribution points run by the U.N. and its partners remain closed. Kitchens have shuttered, trucks sit idle, drivers are striking, and convoys are routinely looted. This is not an access issue. It is a capacity and operational issue, and the world deserves honesty about that distinction."Fox News' Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.

Dana White, the UFCs president and CEO, remembered pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan Thursday night after his death in Florida.White appeared on Fox News Channels "Jesse Watters Primetime" and reflected on Hogans appearance at the Republican National Convention. He said he was in a holding room with Kid Rock waiting to go on the stage when Hogan asked to speak with him."Hulk Hogan grabbed me and asked me if he could talk to me privately for a second," White said. "And he pulled me aside, and Ill never forget that conversation that we had that night.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"He was a good man. He was special. He loved the president, and, obviously, he loved America."White gave credit to Hogan, Muhammad Ali, Don King and the combat sports and sports entertainment world of that era for helping shape what the UFC is today."The way that the UFC is today and the things that Ive done to build it all have a little piece of all those guys and their businesses," White added.Clearwater police said officials were called to a cardiac arrest emergency at Hogans home. The pro wrestler was transported to a hospital and died about an hour later. Hogan was 71.Hogans death sent ripples across the sports entertainment world. White was just one of dozens of people who paid tribute to the WWE icon throughout the day."WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," WWE said in a statement. "One of pop cultures most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.TRUMP REMEMBERS 'GREAT FRIEND' HULK HOGAN AS 'MAGA ALL THE WAY' AFTER WRESTLING ICON'S TRAGIC DEATH"WWE extends its condolences to Hogans family, friends, and fans."A statement was released on Hogan's Instagram page."It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend," the post said. "Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today surrounded by his loved ones."At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends. May we all take solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for the millions of fans worldwide whose lives he touched for more than four decades. He will be missed, but never forgotten."Hogan was a larger-than-life character who changed pro wrestling multiple times; first when he slammed Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III, and again, when he turned on wrestling fans and aligned himself with the New World Order in World Championship Wrestling.He was a six-time WWE champion, won the Royal Rumble twice and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as an individual in 2005 and as a member of the NWO in 2020. He was also a six-time world heavyweight champion in WCW and the IWGP champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling once.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Former Rep. George Santos posted a theatrical farewell on social media Thursday night, just hours before he was to begin serving a federal prison sentence for fraud and identity theft."Well, darlings The curtain falls, the spotlight dims, and the rhinestones are packed," Santos wrote on X."From the halls of Congress to the chaos of cable news what a ride its been! Was it messy? Always. Glamorous? Occasionally. Honest? I tried most days. To my supporters: You made this wild political cabaret worth it. To my critics: Thanks for the free press."The former New York congressman is expected to report to federal custody Friday to begin serving an 87-month sentence, just over seven years, after pleading guilty in 2024 to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.Santos was assessed the maximum sentence in April by U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert. He was also ordered to pay nearly $374,000 in restitution and forfeit more than $205,000 in fraud proceeds.CALIFORNIA TAX EXPERT ADMITS ROLE IN ILLEGAL ALIEN'S MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR FRAUD SCHEMEHis guilty plea followed a sweeping investigation into campaign finance fraud, donor identity theft and false COVID-era unemployment claims."This prosecution speaks to the truth that my office is committed to aggressively rooting out public corruption," said U.S. Attorney John J. Durham, who called the sentence "judgment day" for Santos and justice for his victims. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said Santos "traded in his integrity for designer clothes and a luxury lifestyle."MENENDEZ TO REPORT TO PRISON FOR 11-YEAR TERM FOR CORRUPTIONProsecutors shared how Santos and his campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks, doctored donor reports to qualify for national Republican party funding. They fabricated contributions from Santos' family and falsely reported a $500,000 loan from Santos, though he had under $8,000 in his accounts.He also stole credit card information from donors, including "victims he knew were elderly persons suffering from cognitive impairment or decline" and made unauthorized charges to fund both campaign and personal expenses, according to the DOJ. Santos also used a fake political fundraising company to solicit tens of thousands of dollars which he spent on "designer clothing."During the pandemic, Santos fraudulently claimed over $24,000 in unemployment benefits while employed at an investment firm. He also submitted false congressional financial disclosures to the House.Santos was elected in 2022 after flipping New Yorks 3rd District for the GOP. His rsum was easily debunked. He falsely claimed academic degrees, Wall Street jobs and family ties to the Holocaust and 9/11.He was expelled from Congress in December 2023 after a scathing ethics report, becoming just the sixth member ever removed from the People's House.Santos has remained publicly active after his sentencing, selling video messages on Cameo and making social media posts.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHis tweet concluded, "I may be leaving the stage (for now), but trust me legends never truly exit."Unless pardoned, Santos is expected to remain incarcerated until at least early 2032. He has reportedly appealed to President Donald Trump for clemency.The White House and Santos did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.

Two illegal immigrants were charged in the shooting of an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer in New York City, authorities announced on Thursday.Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez and Cristian Aybar Berroa both from the Dominican Republic were arrested after the shooting at Fort Washington Park on Saturday.Mora Nunez, 21, was charged with one count of "possession of ammunition by an illegal alien," which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, and Aybar-Berroa, 22, was charged with accessory after the fact, which carries a maximum sentence of seven and a half years in prison, according to Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office Ricky J. Patel."As alleged, these defendants enteredand spent years inour country illegally, and their criminal activity culminated inSaturday nights near-deadly attack on one of our own," Patel said in a statement.SECOND SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CBP OFFICER SHOOTING HAS LENGTHY CRIMINAL PAST, DHS SAYSMora Nunez allegedly opened fire on an off-duty CBP officer in Fort Washington Park in Manhattan, striking the officer in the face and right arm. The officer returned fire, hitting Mora Nunez before he fled on a motorbike driven by Aybar-Berroa, who transported the alleged gunman to a hospital.Aybar-Berroa later allegedly attempted to get rid of the clothing he was wearing during the shooting because it was bloody. He also spoke to one of Mora Nunez's family members about needing to get rid of the suspected shooter's bloody clothes.Both suspects entered the U.S. illegally and are subject to orders of removal from the U.S., officials said.NOEM BLAMES SANCTUARY POLICIES FOR MIGRANT ACCUSED OF SHOOTING OFF-DUTY CBP OFFICERMultiple sources within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement previously told Fox News that the pair are believed to be the same men caught on video in an armed robbery of a business in Leominster, Massachusetts, in February.Aybar-Berroa also has a criminal history in New York City that includes arrests for second-degree reckless endangerment in May 2023 and fourth-degree felony grand larceny and petit larceny in March and April 2024, officials said.The Department of Homeland Security said that after the April 2024 arrest and "despite an active ICE detainer, the New York City Department of Corrections released Berroa back onto NYC streets."He was also arrested by the New York City Police Department in February of this year for second-degree reckless endangerment, reckless driving and for driving without a license, according to DHS."On June 12, 2025, Berroa pled guilty to petit larceny at the Bronx County Supreme Court. This plea was made in consolidation of all his previous arrests, and he was conditionally discharged and allowed to roam the streets of NYC," DHS previously said. "A judge ordered Berroa a final order of removal on January 3, 2023.""He was arrested eight times between March and April 2024 for grand larcenies and robberies involving a scooter in the Bronx," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. "He's also a suspect in at least four additional cases. He entered this country illegally through Texas in 2022."Fox News' Greg Norman contributed to this report.

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A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that California's first-of-its-kind law requiring gun owners to undergo background checks to purchase ammunition is unconstitutional, declaring that it violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms.In a 2-1 decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court judge's permanent injunction blocking the state from enforcing the law.Circuit Judge Sandra Ikuta said the law "meaningfully constrains" the right to keep and bear arms and that the state failed to prove the law was consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearm regulation as required under a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen."By subjecting Californians to background checks for all ammunition purchases, Californias ammunition background check regime infringes on the fundamental right to keep and bear arms," Ikuta wrote.CALIFORNIA JUDGE BLACKS GUN CONTROL LAW REQUIRING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR AMMO PURCHASESCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the ruling was a "slap in the face" to efforts by officials in the Golden State to enact firearm restrictions to curb gun violence."Strong gun laws save lives and todays decision is a slap in the face to the progress California has made in recent years to keep its communities safer from gun violence," Newsom said in a statement. "Californians voted to require background checks on ammunition and their voices should matter."The office of state Attorney General Rob Bonta, also a Democrat, said "our families, schools, and neighborhoods deserve nothing less than the most basic protection against preventable gun violence, and we are looking into our legal options."California voters approved a ballot measure in 2016 requiring gun owners to undergo initial background checks to purchase ammunition, as well as buy four-year ammunition permits.Lawmakers later amended the measure to require background checks for each ammunition purchase.California officials said they received 191 reports last year of "armed and prohibited individuals" who were blocked through background checks from purchasing ammunition.The state can ask an 11-judge appeals court panel or the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision.The plaintiffs included Kim Rhode, who has won three Olympic gold medals in shooting events, and the California Rifle & Pistol Association.The gun group's president and general counsel said in a joint statement that the decision was a victory against "overreaching government gun control," while Rhode described it as "a big win for all gun owners in California."The injunction was issued by U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez in San Diego. An appeals court panel placed the injunction on hold while California's appeal played out.California argued that several old firearms restrictions supported background checks, including colonial-era rules requiring licenses to produce gunpowder, the disarmament around 1776 of people who refused to take "loyalty oaths" and late-19th century rules requiring government approval to carry concealed weapons.'EXCESSIVE' STATE TAXES ON GUNS, AMMUNITION SALES ARE TARGET OF NEW GOP CRACKDOWN EFFORTCircuit Judge Jay Bybee, who dissented from Thursday's decision, accused the majority of ignoring Supreme Court guidance by effectively declaring any limits on ammunition sales unlawful, given the unlikelihood a state could point to identical historical analogues.The law "is not the kind of heavy-handed regulation that meaningfully constrains the right to keep and bear arms," Bybee wrote.All three judges on Thursday's panel were appointed by Republican presidents, although appointees of Democratic presidents hold a majority in the 9th Circuit.Ikuta and Bybee were appointed by former President George W. Bush, while Circuit Judge Bridget Bade, who joined Thursday's majority, was appointed by President Donald Trump.Reuters contributed to this report.

A 9-year-old child died on Thursday after visiting Hersheyparks water park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, according to the company.Officials said lifeguards attempted life-saving efforts after noticing the child was in distress at The Boardwalk, the parks themed water attraction."Tonight, a nine-year-old guest was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark," Hershey Entertainment & Resorts CEO John Lawn said in a statement.'TILT' ROLLER COASTER AT CEDAR POINT MALFUNCTIONS FOR 3RD TIME SINCE OPENING, LEAVING RIDERS SUSPENDED IN AIR"From the moment our lifeguard team recognized that a child was in distress, they performed an immediate rescue, followed by continuous, coordinated life-saving efforts by our lifeguards, on-site first responders, and medical personnel," he continued.The child was transported to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and was pronounced dead. The cause of death was not immediately known."Our hearts break for this child and the child's family," Lawn said. "We extend our deepest condolences for their loss."Lawn did not disclose the attraction where the incident happened. He also did not reveal the child's identity or any personal details out of respect for the family's privacy.The Boardwalk features 16 different water attractions, including the "Whitecap Racer", a mat racing water slide, and "The Shore," a 378,000-gallonwave pool.Lawn said the company will conduct an internal review and cooperate fully with authorities.DISNEYLAND CHINA VISITORS CAUGHT ON CAMERA BRAWLING OVER APPARENT LINE-CUTTING DISPUTEHe said that the safety of guests has always been the highest priority."To every family who visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive every decision we make," Lawn said. "We will thoroughly investigate this tragedy and honor the memory of this young guest by continuing our focus on ensuring the safety of our guests at Hersheypark."

Law enforcement in Ohio identified a slain police officer, and the man accused of killing him, after an ambush shooting that left two more officers injured took place on Wednesday.Michael Parker, 28, was identified by the Elyria Police Department on Thursday as the man allegedly responsible for the "significant gunfire" officers were met with when responding to a call in Lorain, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon.A call went out from an on-duty officer after the radio broadcast picked up gunshots in the area of River Bend Drive.As other Lorain officers arrived at the location, Parker "opened fire" on them with a "high-powered rifle," according to Elyria Police Chief James Welsh.SHOOTING WOUNDS THREE OHIO POLICE OFFICERS, TWO IN SERIOUS CONDITION, AS SUSPECT DIESParker was ultimately killed during an exchange of gunfire that also struck three Lorain officers. One of the officers, later identified as 35-year-old Phillip Wagner by the Lorain County Sheriff's Office, died at the hospital on Thursday."Officer Wagner, only 35 years old, gave his life in service to his community, a sacrifice that words can never fully honor. He was not only a dedicated officer, but a husband, father, son, brother, and friend," the LCSO wrote on Facebook. "His impact reached far beyond the badge, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and served alongside him."The Elyria Police Department, which is leading the investigation into the deadly ambush, shared preliminary information on the case on its Facebook page.OHIO DEPUTY STRUCK AND KILLED BY FATHER OF TEEN FATALLY SHOT BY OFFICER A DAY EARLIER: POLICEParker's vehicle, which was parked near the dead end of River Bend Drive, allegedly had "multiple high-powered files, handguns, and a substantial quantity of loaded magazines" inside or near it when it was searched, Elyria police said.Suspicious baggage was also located and concerns over possible explosive devices were raised, prompting a request for the Lorain County Bomb Squad."bomb technicians discovered a significant quantity of improvised explosive materials within the vehicle. The materials were safely removed and disposed of through a controlled detonation away from the crime scene," Elyria police said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWagner, a Marine veteran, served with Lorain police for three years and the Sheffield Village Police Department for four years, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.He is survived by his wife and two children.

Hulk Hogan had a larger-than-life persona and left an indelible mark on the professional wrestling industry over the course of his career spanning several decades.On Thursday, Hogan died after first responders reported to a cardiac arrest call at his Clearwater, Florida, home.He was 71.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPro wrestling star Aron Stevens, who performs in the National Wrestling Alliance, remembered Hogan in a statement to Fox News Digital. Stevens also performed in WWE as Damien Sandow."Hulk Hogan is somebody that hes woven into the fabric of Americana. He embodied every principle and ideal that was good about America," Stevens said. "And when he first rose to prominence in the '80s, that was a time when, as a country, we were not as divided as we are now."Everyone was proud to be an American, and Hulk was the personification of that. From his battles with the Iron Sheik to Sgt. Slaughter during the Iraqi War, Hulk was somebody that everyone could cheer because he represented, as far as his in-ring persona goes, the best of what this country is."Stevens, whose real name is Aron Haddad, recalled Hogans appearance at the Republican National Convention and a rally at Madison Square Garden and how he earned one of the biggest pops of those events.TRUMP REMEMBERS 'GREAT FRIEND' HULK HOGAN AS 'MAGA ALL THE WAY' AFTER WRESTLING ICON'S TRAGIC DEATHHe also noted the impact Hogan had on young fans."When you look back on his life, every sick child that he put a smile on their face and made them forget that they were sick, every child he inspired to live a better life, to do the right thing, every adult that he inspired, everyone, thats something that most people, I dont think they think about enough," he said.Hogans death rattled the sports and entertainment world. He was about to launch Real American Freestyle to help put freestyle wrestling on the map."Obviously, hell never be forgotten, but he was a pioneer," Stevens said. "He was truly the first of his kind, and I dont think we will ever see another person quite like Hulk Hogan in the wrestling business ever again. So, Hulk, rest in peace."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Archaeologists uncovered an "extensive" Ancient Roman settlement in an idyllic tourist destination in England all thanks to the chance discovery of an amateur metal detectorist.In a press release shared with Fox News Digital, Cotswold Archaeology announced the discovery of the Roman settlement in Gloucestershire, a county within the Cotswold region of England. (See the video at the top of this article.)The settlement dates back 2,000 years; it was inhabited between the first and second centuries A.D. The excavation near Willersey was done as a joint effort with Historic England.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER LONG-LOST ANCIENT ROMAN BUILDING AT CONSTRUCTION SITE WITH A LITTLE HELPAmong the recent discoveries were a Roman villa, remains of limestone buildings and at least three Iron Age ring ditches.Excavators also found the remnants of Roman building materials, including ceramic roofing, painted wall plaster and box flue tiles."Once Historic England has the final report on the archaeological work, it will be able to consider whether to recommend to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) that the site be protected as a scheduled monument," the statement said.The recent excavation was all thanks to an amateur metal detectorist who found two iron Roman cavalry swords in the same location in March 2023.LATE BRONZE AGE SETTLEMENT DATING BACK 3,000 YEARS UNCOVERED AMID ROAD WORK: 'IMPORTANT DISCOVERY'The hobbyist, Glenn Manning, reported his finds to the government, and they were subsequently donated to the local Corinium Museum in Cirencester."The X-rays show that the swords were constructed differently: one has evidence of decorative pattern welding running down the center, whereas the other sword is plain," Cotswold Archaeology explained in its statement."The pattern-welded sword would have been more expensive to produce and therefore higher status."The long swords likely belonged to cavalrymen in the second century, the organization said."They are contemporary with the villa," its statement added. "How they came to be there, though, is currently unknown."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERNear Willersley, archaeologists also uncovered a burial of a skeleton that still retained an iron band around its arm.A horse skull was also found but whether the remains date back to the Roman settlement is still unknown.In a statement, Cotswold Archaeology onsite project officer Peter Busby said he was "very proud" of the achievement.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"We turned a plowed field, the swords, and geophysical anomalies into the story of a settlement spanning hundreds of years the first stage in telling the history of these fields and their cavalry swords," the archaeologist said.Glenn Manning, the metal detectorist who found the swords, described his experience as "amazing."He recalled, "The morning before the rally, I had a feeling I would find something special. This was only my second time metal detecting. Im excited to find out more about them."The Romans occupied the British Isles from 43 A.D. until 410 A.D., and many remnants of the era still emerge today.In May, British archaeologists announced the discovery of an unusual eight-sided Roman ring in a former drainage ditch in Lincolnshire.Before that, a Roman grave filled with gypsum was found during a highway construction project in England.