A group of Venezuelan gang members was sent to Guantanamo Bay as part of a new immigration crackdown by President Trump. The notorious prison, known for past human rights abuses, will now hold up to 30,000 migrant criminals categorized as the 'worst criminal aliens.' This plan has sparked controversy and raised human rights concerns.
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17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a Texas high school athlete, was fatally stabbed in the heart by Karmelo Anthony at a track meet over a seating dispute. Austin died in his twin brother’s arms despite his efforts to save him. Anthony, who had brought a knife, is charged with first-degree murder and held at Collin County jail.
Meta plans to lay off approximately 3,600 employees identified as low performers to raise performance standards. CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the move, emphasizing extensive performance-based cuts. Affected employees will be notified by February 10. This follows previous waves of job cuts and policy shifts. Meta's shares fell after the announcement, reflecting investor concerns about the company's direction.
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the US before attending the G20 meeting in South Africa. In London, he will meet UK foreign secretary David Lammy as relations improve between the two nations. Wang will also attend the Munich security conference and later chair a UN security council event on global governance. At the G20, he aims to promote multilateralism, while the US secretary of state Marco Rubio is skipping the summit over an "anti-American" agenda.
A Bangladesh court has issued a new arrest warrant for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wajed Putul, and 17 others in a corruption case involving the fraudulent acquisition of a residential plot. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) alleges Putul improperly influenced Hasina to obtain the land, bypassing established procedures.
Chandra Arya, an Indian-origin MP from Nepean, Ottawa, announces his candidacy for Canadian Prime Minister after Justin Trudeau's resignation. His platform includes transforming Canada into a republic, raising the retirement age, citizen-based taxation, and recognizing Palestine. Arya's father and brother highlight his unexpected political journey and dedication.
A man climbed Big Ben tower in London on Saturday, holding a Palestinian flag. Emergency services closed nearby bridges and deployed vehicles to the scene. Three emergency workers communicated with the man from a fire brigade ladder. Tours of the Houses of Parliament were canceled.
Andrew and Tristan Tate, facing serious criminal charges in Romania, have returned to the US after their travel restrictions were lifted. They continue to face investigations for human trafficking and other offences. Florida officials have announced a preliminary inquiry regarding their presence.
Suzannah Van Rooy, a waiter at Beuchert's Saloon in Capitol Hill, was fired for saying that she would refuse to serve Trump administration officials. not because she hates Republicans but as she won't be comfortable doing that. The restaurant condemned her comments as inappropriate and discriminatory and announced that they had fired her for those comments.
Elon Musk plans to buy the Line Hotel in Washington, turning it into a private social club to stay close to the power center with the Trump family. As co-chief of the Department of Government Efficiency, he will have an office in the Eisenhower Executive Building across from the White House. It is not known whether Elon Musk plans to stay in Washington from now on.
The recently discovered journals of Unity Mitford from 1935 to 1939 reveal her personal relationship with Adolf Hitler, documenting 139 meetings with him. These authenticated diaries detail her admiration for Hitler and describe her interactions within his close circle, highlighting her deep involvement with the Nazi leader.