Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president who led the country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990, has died at 95. Nujoma, a key figure in Namibia’s liberation and long-time leader of SWAPO, passed away after a three-week illness, leaving a significant legacy in African history.
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Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione's lawyer insists on his client's innocence, citing a lack of evidence. Mangione, found with a "ghost gun" and manifesto criticizing the healthcare system, is fighting extradition from Pennsylvania to New York.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Defence Secretary, faced a challenging Senate confirmation hearing on allegations of misconduct, including sexual assault and inappropriate views on women in combat. Despite these, Hegseth defended his military experience, pledging to foster a 'warrior culture' at the Pentagon. Hegseth's confirmation could depend on whether he can win over enough votes from both parties.
In a shocking incident, two women lost their lives in a knife attack at a shopping centre in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, on Thursday morning. A 16-year-old Czech suspect was apprehended by police approximately 10 minutes after the attack, around 1 kilometre from the crime scene. The incident is under investigation.
The UK and EU are in arbitration at the permanent court of justice over fishing rights to sandeel in the North Sea. The UK banned commercial sandeel fishing in British waters to protect the ecosystem, citing environmental concerns. Brussels argues that the ban violates the 2021 trade agreement, which allows EU access to British waters until mid-2026. The outcome could set a precedent for future UK-EU trade disputes. A ruling is expected in two months.
“It’s part of democracy. There are people who agree and disagree, and most of us still like each other, we’re all going to get through it,†George Clooney said reacting to the election outcome without criticizing what the Donald Trump administration has done so far or the involvement of Elon Musk in the administration.
Justin Trudeau, son of former PM Pierre Trudeau, led Canada through major crises like the pandemic and NAFTA renegotiation. An avowed feminist, Trudeau's tenure saw controversial policies on immigration, cannabis legalization, and carbon tax. Despite achieving gender parity in his cabinets, dwindling popularity over rising costs and immigration issues led to his resignation after nine years.
Tom Homan, former border chief under Trump, criticized MSNBC's Joy Reid for dismissing ICE operations as merely performative. Homan emphasized that these raids, targeting undocumented immigrants with violent crime records, have significantly enhanced public safety by apprehending dangerous offenders, including child sex predators.
​"He (Luigi Mangione) was on display for everyone to see in the biggest staged perp walk I've ever seen in my career. It was absolutely unnecessary. He's been cooperative with law enforcement, he's been in custody for over a week; he waived extradition..."lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo said as Mangione appeared in the court today and pleaded not guilty to the state charge.
Three missing US soldiers in Lithuania were confirmed dead after their armored vehicle was retrieved from a peat bog following a tactical training exercise. One soldier remains unaccounted for. The extensive recovery operation involved US, Polish, and Lithuanian military personnel using heavy equipment and divers. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident.
At least eight soldiers and a civilian were killed in western Pakistan on Friday in separate attacks along the border with Afghanistan, where violence has erupted in recent months, police told AFP. Seven soldiers were killed in a security operation against "armed Taliban" in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a police source said on Saturday.tally.