Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old obsessed with violence, faces sentencing after pleading guilty to stabbing three young girls to death and injuring others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. The attack in Southport sparked anti-immigrant riots and prompted the UK government to reconsider its approach to terrorism and online radicalization.
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The Pentagon revealed 2,000 US troops are in Syria, over double the previously reported 900. This undisclosed increase, attributed to temporary rotations, has been in effect for months and is unrelated to the recent fall of the Assad regime or increased ISIS activity, though it aims to counter the group. The move has prompted varied reactions from neighboring countries.
Venezuela agreed to resume repatriation flights carrying deported nationals from the US following an agreement between the two countries. This decision addresses the temporary halt from earlier in the month and ensures the safe return of migrants with the safeguard of their human rights.
A teacher at Drakensburg Secondary School in South Africa is under investigation for allegedly cutting off a Hindu student's religious thread. The South African Hindu Maha Sabha has condemned the act, citing concerns about religious discrimination, while authorities stress the need for schools to align their policies with constitutional protections.
UK prime minister Keir Starmer will welcome European Union chiefs to Britain in May for the first of regular summits designed to reset Britain's relationship with the bloc, Downing Street announced Tuesday. "The first UK-EU summit will provide an opportunity to make further progress on areas which will deliver tangible benefits for the people of the UK and the EU and further strengthen the unique relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union," the spokesman said.
Massive fires in Los Angeles have displaced over 80,000 people, with homes and properties destroyed and hazardous materials present. Residents face prolonged evacuations due to safety concerns. Rebuilding efforts will be extensive, with significant challenges and considerations for future safety in fire-prone areas.
President Joe Biden’s recent prisoner swap with China has sparked controversy and misinformation, with some falsely claiming he “pardoned†a Chinese national convicted of child pornography. In reality, Biden commuted the sentence of Shanlin Jin, a calculated move to secure the release of three Americans wrongfully detained in China, while imposing strict conditions on Jin’s release.
Daniel Penny, acquitted in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, attended the Army-Navy football game as a guest of J.D. Vance. He met with President-elect Trump and Vance, who praised Penny's "courage." Neely's death sparked protests over the treatment of homeless individuals. Penny maintains Neely posed a threat, while the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide by neck compression.
Jordan King Abdullah, after meeting Donald Trump, said Jordan is ready to accept 2,000 Palestinian children with medical issues right away. The king also said the neighboring Arab nations would soon meet to discuss the relocation of Palestinians out of Gaza. Trump said he'd own Gaza but he would not have to buy it from anyone as there is nothing to buy.
Sting, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga among other stars will perform at 'FireAid' benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire relief, spanning two venues. The event will be streamed across multiple platforms and proceeds go to relief and prevention efforts. Tickets on sale Wednesday. High-profile collaborations and more performers expected.