"If confirmed as the next attorney general of the United States, my overriding objective will be to return the Department of Justice to its core mission of keeping Americans safe and vigorously prosecuting criminals," Donald Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi said as she introduced herself at the Senate hearing Wednesday.
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The FBI has ruled out four initially suspected individuals in assisting Shamsud-Din Jabbarin in the New Orleans truck attack on New Year's Day that resulted in 15 deaths. Investigators found IEDs at the scene and are exploring potential terror group links, while indicating Jabbar may not have acted alone.
​Dr Sophie Chandauka, the chairperson of the African charity co-founded by Prince Harry, said she felt tension with Harry a year ago when Harry's team asked her to defend Meghan Markle from negative publicity. "I said no, we're not setting a precedent by which we become an extension of the Sussex PR machine," Chandauka said. Prince Harry recently quit the charity citing disagreement with Chandauka painting her in a bad light.
Hundreds of Congolese nationals protested at the EU offices in Pretoria, South Africa, demanding sanctions against Rwanda for supporting rebel group M23 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The group recently seized Goma, sparking a humanitarian crisis. Protesters criticized a minerals deal between the EU and Rwanda, accusing Brussels of fueling the conflict. They called for similar sanctions against Rwanda and President Kagame as those imposed on Russia.
Kate Middleton concluded her 'Together At Christmas' carol concert at Westminster Abbey in London, visibly emotional after hosting the event. The concert, attended by the royal family, included performances and inspiring stories reflecting love and empathy. Kate, who recently underwent chemotherapy, emphasized kindness and connection during the emotional finale, highlighting the importance of love over fear.
Boston lawyer Joseph Donohue, 65, was brutally murdered on his houseboat, suffering multiple stab wounds. Police discovered his duct-taped, weighted body, with a knife blade lodged in his skull, and one of his dogs drowned. Nora Nelson, 24, was arrested on unrelated warrants. Despite her arrest, many questions about the crime remain unanswered.
Russia and Ukraine face a looming deadline for a gas transit deal as the current contract expires. While volumes are down, the route remains crucial for several EU nations. Despite efforts by Azerbaijan to mediate, negotiations have stalled, leaving the future of Russian gas flows to Europe uncertain.
A new RAND report raises doubts about the combat readiness of China’s PLA, citing internal corruption, political priorities, and lack of combat experience. Despite advanced military tech, the PLA’s focus remains on CCP rule rather than war preparation, suggesting it may struggle in high-intensity conflicts. This challenges the view of China as an imminent threat.
Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout on Friday due to a failure at the Diezmero substation, marking the third major grid collapse in two months. Officials have commenced recovery efforts, but a full power restoration timeline remains unconfirmed amidst an ongoing energy and economic crisis.
Walker said she does not even personally know Barron Trump and in fact campaigned for Donald Trump being the president of the college Republican club. She was advised to resign by the College Republicans of America after a quote that she gave to Vanity Fair went viral and in the wrong context.