US special counsel Jack Smith determined Donald Trump engaged in a criminal effort to stay in power post-2020 election defeat, but Trump's impending return to office hindered the trial. Smith defended his unbiased investigation, while the report revealed additional details regarding the January 6 Capitol attack and sensitive document retention charges.
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Poland recalled its ambassador from Hungary and summoned the Hungarian ambassador after Hungary granted asylum to a former Polish deputy minister, Marcin Romanowski. Romanowski faces corruption charges in Poland, including organized crime involvement and attempted embezzlement. Poland considers Hungary's action a "hostile act." Romanowski disappeared after his parliamentary immunity was revoked.
Families of Venezuelan deportees claim their loved ones were wrongly sent to a high-security prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Many believe tattoos led to misidentification as gang members. The families describe unbearable conditions in the prison, where detainees face severe overcrowding and abuse.
The US appeals court upheld the ruling that blocks President Trump's attempt to freeze billions in federal funding. The administration's bid for an immediate administrative stay was denied due to lack of supporting evidence and meaningful demonstration of harm caused by the lower court's decision.
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The Vatican has recognized 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as witnesses of faith, honoring their sacrifice motivated by hatred of the faith. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith announced the inclusion in the Vatican's catalogue during a vigil commemorating the victims. The church continues to seek further investigation into the attacks, alleging a possible political conspiracy.
Biographer Seth Abramson claimed Elon Musk's IQ is between 100 and 110, not exceptionally high, and accuses Musk of having no significant intellectual achievements. While crediting Musk for SpaceX, Abramson criticized his performance with Tesla and other ventures in a long post on X at the end of which there was a plug for his new book on Elon Musk. Social media users asked him evidence of his own IQ in brutal comments.
Recent naval drills in the Philippines involving the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines have drawn criticism from China, which claims the entire South China Sea. The exercises, intended to enhance cooperation among the participating forces, took place within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. China condemned the drills as destabilizing and accused the Philippines of colluding with foreign powers to challenge China's territorial claims. This tension is exacerbated by China's... Expand
Ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives, with most fatalities in Palisades and Eaton fire zones. Fires have burned 40,000 acres and destroyed 12,300 structures. The strong Santa Ana winds, which fuel the fires, are expected to intensify, further complicating the situation.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared Mexico will not tolerate any invasion of its sovereignty following the US designation of drug cartels as terrorist organizations. She emphasized collaboration, not subordination, and hinted at expanded legal actions against US gunmakers. Rising tensions involve increased drug seizures and troop deployments as both nations combat narcotics smuggling.