The UK government is backing the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport to boost long-term economic growth. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves emphasized the project's potential despite opposition from environmental campaigners and some Labour party members, including London mayor Sadiq Khan. The expansion aims to address capacity issues at Heathrow, though concerns about noise, pollution, and climate goals persist. The project would take up to a decade to complete and involve significant infrastructure changes.
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Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to investigate Donald Trump for his alleged effort to overturn results of the 2020 election, has left the US Department of Justice, prosecutors said Saturday in a court filing. The statement on Smith was a footnote in the filing to Cannon as she mulls whether to maintain a hold on the special counsel' Trump's role in the January 6, 2020 insurrection at the US Capitol aimed at halting certification of Joe Biden's victory, and the case of Trump's... Expand
Tucker Carlson claims that the Biden administration attempted to assassinate Vladimir Putin, describing the idea as 'demented.' “That’s demented, that you would even think of something like that. So why were they? Because chaos is a screen that protects them," Carlson, the former Fox News host, said. Putin's spokesperson stated that Russian intelligence consistently ensures the security of state-protected individuals.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty for violent criminals upon his inauguration. This move comes in reaction to President Joe Biden's recent commutation of 37 death row inmates' sentences, a decision that has deeply distressed victims' families and invited criticism from the Republicans.
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.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected US military planes deporting Colombian migrants, asserting their dignity and respect. This action responds to concerns over migrant treatment, particularly after Brazil criticized the inhumane conditions faced by Brazilian deportees. Brazil demanded explanations from Washington, while military planes for deportations have sparked significant backlash.
A bizarre thing happened when Luigi Mangione was in the Pennsylvania jail as the inmates replied to a NewsNation live indicating that they were listening to the coverage in the jail. The inmates responded to reporter Alex Caprariello and Ashleigh Banfield as they were reporting about the poor condition of the State Correction Institution Huntingdon in Pennsylvania. The prisoners answered 'no' listening to the broadcast and also yelled 'Free Luigi'.
Special counsel David Weiss defended the impartiality of his investigation into Hunter Biden, rejecting US President Joe Biden's claims of unfair treatment. Weiss emphasized that the gun and tax charges were based on factual investigations and not influenced by Hunter's surname. He criticized the president's use of a pardon to attack the Justice Department.
Indian-origin Kash Patel was confirmed as the new FBI director by the US Senate. Patel, a former federal prosecutor, is the first Hindu and Indian American to lead the FBI. He emphasized restoring trust in the FBI and taking a firm stance against America's adversaries.