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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.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) faced backlash after its spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, shared a world map on X that inaccurately depicted India's borders, omitting its northeastern region, Nepal, and Bhutan. Shoshani acknowledged the error, attributing it to a mistake made while focusing on neutralizing a nuclear threat.
During a flagpole unveiling at the White House, President Trump jokingly questioned construction workers about their immigration status, sparking attention amidst his administration's intensified deportation efforts. Trump's remarks followed a reporter's question on his new deportation push, where he stated the removal of criminals and the mentally ill.
A team of scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed the RCP-Chip, a paper-based diagnostic device that detects infectious diseases in under 10 minutes. Designed for low-resource settings, it’s portable, affordable, and can be adapted to test for various diseases. The team has filed a patent and aims to commercialize the device for global use.
The Trump administration plans to broaden its travel restrictions. Thirty-six more countries may face bans. These nations have 60 days to address US security concerns. Issues include weak identity documents and uncooperative governments. Some countries are flagged for terrorism or anti-American actions. This expands an earlier ban on 12 nations. The previous ban faced legal challenges.
A federal judge ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal US resident detained after participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The judge cited irreparable harm to Khalil's career and free speech rights due to his detention. Despite the ruling, Khalil will remain in custody pending a possible government appeal, highlighting ongoing legal battles over activism and immigration.
New York City's mayoral race features a diverse field of 12 candidates as early voting commences. Incumbent Eric Adams is running as an independent, while prominent Democrats like Zohran Mamdani, Brad Lander, and Adrienne Adams are also vying for the position. The Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa, hopes to capitalise on divisions within the Democratic Party.