Nicolas Sarkozy, France's former president, has been stripped of his Legion of Honor medal following his conviction for corruption and influence peddling. This decision aligns with the Legion of Honor's regulations, marking Sarkozy as the second former head of state to lose the distinction after Philippe Petain. Sarkozy faces ongoing legal battles, including allegations of illicit campaign funding from Libya.
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Syria implements new swimwear rules. Public beaches and pools now require women to wear burkinis or modest attire. Private locations are exempt from this rule. The decree, issued by the interim government, sparks controversy. Some support the focus on modesty. Others criticise the control over personal choices. The rule raises questions about freedom and cultural values.
Los Angeles faced curfew and protests against President Trump's immigration policies, leading to multiple arrests and clashes. Demonstrations spread nationwide, prompting National Guard deployment and legal challenges against federal actions. Tensions escalated between state and federal authorities, with concerns over military involvement in immigration enforcement and its impact on communities.
Birthday call between US and Russian presidents touches on Middle East, Ukraine war, prisoner swaps; Kyiv voices unease over tone and aid concerns
Karen Read was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, but was convicted of OUI. Read claimed she was framed, while the O'Keefe family called the verdict a 'miscarriage of justice.' Despite the acquittal, a wrongful death lawsuit filed by O'Keefe's family remains active, ensuring the legal battle continues.
A 66-year-old woman, Heather Blair, sustained a broken arm and facial injuries after a car drove through a crowd of protesters in downtown Chicago demonstrating against ICE. The maroon sedan sped through the demonstrators, narrowly missing several pedestrians before fleeing the scene. Blair was hospitalized following the incident, which occurred amidst heightened tensions over immigration raids and deportations.
Ten black rhinos have been moved from South Africa to Mozambique to secure breeding of the critically endangered animals that became locally extinct 50 years ago, conservationists said Thursday. Twelve black rhinos had previously been sent from South Africa to Zinave in central Mozambique but the population was still not viable for breeding, Van Rooyen said.
In Georgia, a brain-dead woman was kept on life support due to the state's abortion laws, resulting in the premature birth of her son, Chance, via C-section. Doctors maintained Adriana Smith on life support until Chance was delivered, despite her family's distress. The infant is now in the NICU, while Smith was taken off life support shortly after his birth.
Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of costing the U.S. billions by not cutting interest rates. Trump argues that the US should have lowered rates by 2.5 points, similar to Europe's actions, to save on debt.