In a live talk with X owner Elon Musk, Alternative for Germany chancellor candidate Alice Weidel claimed that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was not "right-wing," but a communist instead. Historians vehemently disagree.
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President Trump declared a national emergency to implement new tariffs, aiming to protect the American economy and boost domestic production. The new framework raises baseline duties on nearly all imports, with more significant tariffs on key allies. This policy is expected to revert the U.S. to an era of high tariff-based revenue.
Prince Harry reveals his emotional experience of contacting his late mother, Princess Diana, through a psychic in his memoir, Spare. Diana reassured Harry that he was living the life she wanted for him. The memoir also shares an anecdote involving his son's mishap with a Christmas ornament and a symbolic encounter with a leopard during a trip to Botswana.
US Vice President JD Vance criticized journalist Mehdi Hasan after being accused of hypocrisy regarding free speech in Europe. This occurred in the context of the Trump administration banning the Associated Press from the White House over its usage of 'Gulf of Mexico,' raising questions about press freedom in the US.
President Donald Trump had a heated exchange with Democratic Representative Brad Sherman over the effectiveness of FEMA during visits to disaster-hit areas in California. Sherman praised FEMA’s response to wildfires, while Trump criticized the agency’s efficiency and suggested dismantling it. Trump’s comments highlight his ongoing critique of federal agencies and proposals for direct state funding.
Amidst the escalating trade war with the US, China has appointed Li Chenggang as its new top international trade negotiator. This decision comes as both nations impose steep tariffs on each other's goods.
Pakistan's National Assembly has approved amendments to the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act, granting the government sweeping powers to regulate social media, including the ability to imprison users for spreading disinformation. The new law mandates the removal of critical content and enforces registration requirements for social media platforms amid protests from journalists and opposition leaders.
Seven foreign tourists, including four Australians and an American, were hospitalized in Fiji after experiencing nausea, vomiting, and neurological symptoms following consumption of cocktails at a five-star resort. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Warwick Fiji resort.
Jared May was listed online as an assistant media technician at Boston University which apparently removed May's staff page. The university did not issue any statement on the post but a university representative told Boston.com that it was his personal view and not the varsity's. "He has committed a crime," Elon Musk wrote in a post.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva, 79, was discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital Sunday after undergoing two brain surgeries. The procedures relieved pressure from a head injury sustained in October. Doctors report his recovery exceeded expectations, restricting him only from strenuous activity. Lula expressed relief and a return to work after experiencing concerning symptoms.