A federal court has denied a request to block the release of a report by special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation into President-elect Trump's alleged 2020 election interference and retention of classified records. The court also rejected appeals from Trump aides accused of obstructing the FBI's separate investigation into classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago.
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Frenchman Dominique Pelicot, convicted in December for organizing the rape of his wife, Gisèle, is now being questioned over an attempted rape and a rape-murder case from the 1990s. Pelicot, 72, is under investigation for the 1991 murder of Sophie Narme and a 1999 attempted rape, with DNA evidence linking him to the latter. Pelicot denies involvement in the 1991 case but admitted the 1999 crime. Concerns have risen about other potential undetected crimes.
Kamala Harris has launched a new website for her detailing her accomplishments throughout her political career. "From her barrier-breaking time as District Attorney of San Francisco and Attorney General of California, to proudly serving as a United States Senator and the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris always fights for the people," the site said.
Gaza faces a critical food shortage as bakeries run out of flour within a week amid a strict Israeli blockade. The United Nations and aid agencies warn of an impending increase in severe hunger and malnutrition, while essential supplies and medical services rapidly deplete.
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Dmytro Sherembey, head of Ukraine's largest patient-led HIV organization, credits USAID with saving lives of thousands, including his own. He condemns US President Trump's decision to pause nearly all foreign assistance, risking vital health programs. Trump's unsubstantiated criticism of USAID has global implications, including potential funding cuts, impacting health services worldwide.
President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the world health organization (WHO) has caused the agency to lose its largest funder, with the US projected to contribute $958 million, or nearly 15 per cent of Who's $6.5 billion budget for 2025. Who’s budget relies heavily on voluntary contributions, making it difficult to prioritize global health issues. The US is followed by major donors like the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, Gavi, and the European Commission. The US has instructed... Expand
During a press conference, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau became tearful as he highlighted his government's $10-a-day childcare policy. Some social media users mocked his emotional display, suggesting it was timed for the upcoming election, and criticized him for not showing similar emotions during other crises.