A lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping a woman when she was 13 has been withdrawn. The allegations, which Jay-Z termed 'fictitious,' involved an incident in 2000 after an MTV Video Music Awards after-party. Combs' lawyers also denied the claims, labeling them as baseless. Both artists criticized lawyer Tony Buzbee, suggesting the lawsuits were financially motivated.
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Hamas aired a video showing two Israeli hostages, Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, captured during the October 7 attack. The men, barefoot and unshaven, are seen in a dim room urging another hostage to recount his experiences to speed their release. Families urged Israeli and US leaders for urgent action.
Germany’s parliament has passed a significant spending initiative to revive growth and enhance military capabilities against potential threats. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz aims to establish a €500 billion fund for infrastructure and ease borrowing limits for defense spending, reflecting a shift in Germany's fiscal policy. The legislation awaits final approval from the Bundesrat.
A 17-year-old girl was killed by a shark while swimming off Queensland’s Bribie Island, marking Australia's third fatal shark attack in five weeks. Previous attacks include a surfer in South Australia and a pastor in Queensland. The number of shark sightings in the area is common, according to local residents.
Congo's government will engage in peace talks with the M23 rebel group in Angola, marking a shift from its previous refusal for direct negotiations. The conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo has escalated significantly, causing massive displacement and humanitarian crises. Mediation efforts are ongoing amid international involvement.
Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede expressed openness to discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump about Greenland's future but emphasized the island's desire for sovereignty and independence. Egede stated Greenland's preference to remain Greenlandic, not Danish or American, maintaining that its people will decide their future.
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, is set to announce his campaign for the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party on January 16. Carney is considered to be a strong contender to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with considerable support within the party.
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his position that birthright citizenship was intended for slaves' descendants, not for everyone. He expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will support his policy. Meanwhile, Republican senators have introduced a bill to restrict automatic citizenship to children with at least one parent who is a US citizen, permanent resident, or military member.
Elon Musk has positioned a network of former SpaceX employees, conservative lawyers, and executives in key U.S. federal agencies. This group, known as the DOGE team, influences technological restructuring and policy changes, drawing concerns over regulatory independence while proponents highlight potential efficiency and innovation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initiates the "Grain from Ukraine" fund to aid Syria's stability and economy. The program will deliver 500 tons of flour, sufficient for 33,000 Syrian families for a month. Ukraine intends to engage with European and American partners to maximize support and foster peace in the Middle East.