IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva advised Europe to adopt a culture of confidence comparable to the United States to improve its economic performance. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde emphasised the need to retain and import talent to counter potential threats to Europe's competitiveness, amidst critical remarks from Donald Trump regarding US-EU trade relationships.
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Sheryl Crow sold her Tesla to protest Elon Musk's push to defund NPR, donating the proceeds to the media organization. This move aligns with her longstanding opposition to conservative policies and support for unbiased news coverage.
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins will be the designated survivor for President Trump's 2025 address to Congress, ensuring government continuity in case of an emergency. This tradition began in the 1950s during the Cold War. Past survivors describe a secure experience with military supervision. Recent designations include Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in 2024.
Ukraine's army chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, called for an investigation into recent violent attacks on military recruitment centers and officials. A recruitment officer was killed in Poltava, while blasts hit centers in Pavlograd and Rivne, leaving one dead and several injured. Authorities are investigating, but coordination between incidents remains unclear. Amid recruitment struggles, many men evade enlistment, prompting concerns over public support for the military and national defense.
Belgrade is tense as a major anti-government rally looms with President Vucic's authorities trying to dissuade attendance. The rally, driven by anti-graft sentiment, tests Vucic's right-wing government amid increasing discontent. Clashes are feared as Vucic’s supporters camp in the city center. The protests are fueled by a fatal incident linked to alleged government corruption.
Residents of South Lebanon, accompanied by the army, attempted to return to their villages on Monday after Israeli fire killed over 20 people. The Lebanese government extended the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah and Israel until February 18. Despite efforts, many were unable to return due to Israeli military presence. Both sides blamed each other for delays in the ceasefire's implementation, while Lebanon's army pledged to protect residents from further attacks.
Michael Mayor, 34, has been charged with murder after allegedly fatally assaulting a one-year-old girl in Dayton, Ohio. The child succumbed to a fractured skull and other severe injuries on December 20. Mayor initially faced lesser charges, which were upgraded following the toddler's death.
Heather Tessman discovered her long-lost half-brother, who endured horrific abuse in a Connecticut home for over 20 years. His stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, and her daughters kept him locked up, starving, and drinking from a toilet. Rescued from a burning home, he weighed just 68 pounds. Tessman demands severe punishment for the accused and emphasizes her relentless search for him.