A Cessna 207 aircraft crashed in a remote, wooded area of Jalisco, Mexico, on Sunday, tragically killing all seven people on board. The plane was traveling from La Parota, Michoacán. Rescue crews extinguished a fire at the scene and are working to recover the bodies and confirm the final casualty count.
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President Donald Trump has warned Brics nations, including India, that any move to replace the US dollar will result in 100% tariffs on trade with the United States. Trump emphasized severe penalties for reducing the dollar’s role in global trade. India's external affairs minister reiterated no plans for de-dollarisation.
World shares experienced mixed results on Monday as US stocks fell sharply due to concerns over Trump's policies affecting the economy. German shares rose after conservatives' election victory. In Asia, markets showed varied performance. Weaker US economic reports, including declining home sales and rising tariffs, fueled pessimism, affecting small company stocks and impacting global market trends.
Amid a surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases in the UK, health authorities are urging mask-wearing and other precautions. Hospitals are straining under the pressure, particularly with winter illnesses compounding the crisis. Enhanced monitoring and increased bed capacity are part of ongoing measures to manage the situation.
Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet US President Donald Trump to strengthen security, trade, and energy ties. Key topics include reaffirming US-Japan security commitments, the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute, and addressing trade tensions, especially after Biden’s block on Nippon Steel’s US Steel bid. They will also discuss AI investment and energy cooperation. The meeting aims to elevate US-Japan relations to a "golden age."
The Biden administration's 2021 removal of the term 'alien' is reversed by ICE on January 21, 2025, reinstating 'alien' and 'alienage' to define foreigners. This language, criticized for creating outsider stigma, marks a shift as other agencies may follow. Immigration attorney Nathasha Rocha highlights the potential negative impact on public perception and judicial decisions.
Jury consultant David Barnard explains the "attractive-defendant effect" which is a well-established phenomenon that he said could impact the Luigi Mangione's case. ​"For example, jurors who believe Mangione committed the crime might still be inclined to find him guilty of a lesser charge if such an option exists, particularly if factors, such as mental illness, are introduced," Barnard said.
Syria's new authorities have arrested nearly 300 people, including informants, pro-regime fighters and former soldiers, in a crackdown on loyalists to ousted former president Bashar al-Assad, a monitor said Sunday. Among those arrested, according to the Observatory, were former regime informants, pro-Iranian fighters and lower-ranking military officers accused of killings and torture, Abdel Rahman said.
​In a statement, Hailey Welch's team has now blamed Alex Larson Schultz, who goes by the name Doc Hollywood, who they said controlled all token decisions, fees, and treasury. During the crisis, Doc Hollywood's team vanished and refused to take any responsibility, the Hawk Tuah girl's team said in their latest statement.
Guangzhou's thriving e-commerce industry outputs low-cost goods with minimal tariffs or inspections, affecting global retail. President Trump halted duty-free, low-value parcels to curb illicit imports. Changes may lead to higher tariffs and fees, while countries like South Africa and Thailand have also imposed stricter import tariffs.