Retired US General Mark Milley faces a political upheaval after US defence secretary Pete Hegseth revoked his security clearance and detail, and called for an inspector-general review to assess if his rank should be reduced. The move highlights tensions during Milley's service under Trump, his controversial decisions, and alleged overstepping of his role.
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Prince Harry, the Duke of Essex, and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso have resigned as patrons of Sentebale, a charity they co-founded in Lesotho, due to internal disputes over fundraising strategies. Trustees resigned in protest against the chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, who emphasized 'fairness and integrity' in her actions.
President Trump introduced a 'Gold Card' program to allow wealthy individuals to buy US citizenship for $5 million, potentially replacing the EB-5 visa. The initiative aims to boost the US economy but raised concerns about prioritizing the wealthy and possibly fostering illicit financial activities. The program's specifics and implementation date are still unclear.
The Senate advanced Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Secretary with 51 Republican votes despite opposition from GOP senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. Murkowski cited concerns over Hegseth's leadership preparedness and past misconduct. The final confirmation vote could occur soon. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer questioned Hegseth's reliability in crises.
The Ontario government distributes $200 cheques to eligible taxpayers to help with the rising cost of living and cites factors like the federal carbon tax and high interest rates. Families qualifying for the Canada Child Benefit receive an additional $200 per child.
The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants, which had been blocked by a lower court. The legal dispute centers around the use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act and its implications for national security and diplomatic negotiations. Chief Justice John Roberts has defended judicial independence amid political pressure.
A German court heard a couple's confession to killing two Ukrainian refugees to take a baby, motivated by their inability to have children. They planned the crime, drugged the victims, and killed them before taking the newborn. The couple is charged with double murder and child abduction.
Mobile telephone and data subscribers in Nigeria will now have to pay more after the government approved a 50-percent increase in tariffs, as the country battles one of its worst cost-of-living crises in decades. Telecommunications companies in the west African country had initially proposed a 100-percent tariff increase in the face of rising operational costs.
Hamas has announced the release of three Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of a weekend exchange under a fragile ceasefire. In return, Israel will release over 300 Palestinian prisoners. Tensions have risen regarding Israel's compliance, and concerns persist about the 73 remaining hostages. The ceasefire's first phase ends in March, with discussions for a second phase stalled. Violence in Gaza has led to significant casualties and displacement.
Argentina's President, Javier Milei, endorsed the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, causing its value to spike before sharply plummeting amid scam fears. Milei later retracted his support, stating he was uninformed about the project. Political opponents criticized the promotion, calling it unprecedented and harmful to investors, while investigations into potential misconduct were launched.