US President Trump has ordered a crackdown on anti-semitism at colleges, directing federal agencies to identify actions to combat anti-Jewish activities. The justice department will investigate discrimination at US institutions, particularly amid recent anti-Israel demonstrations. Additionally, Trump has signed orders affecting school funding based on curriculum content and reinstated protections for monuments against vandalism, signalling a tough stance on antisemitism and education policies.
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A Kentucky man, Anthony Trice, received a 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter for punching his one-month-old son in the head in a fit of rage following a video game loss. The 2019 incident in Louisville led to the baby's death and left the family devastated.
A fast-moving wildfire in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades region destroyed homes, forced 30,000 evacuations, and threatened 13,000 structures Tuesday. Severe winds worsened conditions, complicating nighttime firefighting efforts and causing power outages for 28,000. Wildfire remains uncontained at 3,000 acres. The situation is critical, with conditions expected to improve by Saturday.
Georgia's recent parliamentary elections have been widely contested amid claims of manipulation and voter intimidation. Opposition parties are boycotting parliament, demanding new elections and the release of imprisoned demonstrators while calling for renewed efforts towards EU integration.
Thirteen Kenyan security officers, including a national intelligence officer and a wildlife warden, pleaded not guilty to murdering two Indian men and their Kenyan driver in 2022. The victims, linked to President Ruto’s election campaign, were allegedly abducted and killed by a now-disbanded police unit. The court will decide on their bail request on March 20. The defense claims the case is politically motivated.
President Donald Trump was asked about controversial DOGE staff Marko Elez who resigned from Elon Musk's team after his past social media posts surfaced. Trump said he was not aware of the specific case but if Vice President JD Vance is in favor of rehiring Elez, then he stands with the vice president.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation amid pressure from populist opposition groups after a court annulled the presidential election. Iohannis, in office since 2014, will step down on February 12. The election was canceled after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round amid allegations of Russian interference. A new vote is set for May. Clashes erupted in Bucharest following the announcement.
The Biden administration ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to halt activities, effectively shutting down the organisation created after the 2008 crisis. Russell Vought directed the CFPB to stop work on regulations, suspend rule implementations, and cease investigations. The directive also ended the bureau's Federal Reserve funding to reduce what the administration views as excessive agency operations.
A Chinese court sentences a teenage boy to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a classmate, highlighting national concerns over juvenile crime. The defendants, under 14 at the time, bullied and killed a 13-year-old boy, sparking debate on juvenile criminal responsibility.