Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed concerns about US President Trump's communication with Putin before contacting him. He warned this could undermine Ukraine's position in negotiations and highlighted a shift in American support, urging Europe to form a united military and diplomatic strategy.
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California's wildfire safety and conservation efforts clashed when a project to replace old power poles and widen fire-access lanes in Topanga State Park was halted to protect Braunton's milkvetch. The project was stopped by eco-bureaucrats after harm to the endangered shrub was reported, leading to fines and project reversal.
Elon Musk has gained access to the federal payment system to help the Department of Government Efficiency monitor and limit government spending. This move faced resistance from Treasury officials, resulting in the retirement of senior official David Lebryk. DOGE officials have been asking for this access since then and then stepped up the pressure after Donald Trump's inauguration. Musk suggested the access intends to uncover fraudulent or illicit payments.
A senior British minister has refuted Elon Musk's accusations against Prime Minister Keir Starmer for purportedly failing to address child grooming gangs. Health Secretary Wes Streeting deemed Musk's criticism as misjudged and emphasized the government's commitment to combating child sexual exploitation, while expressing willingness to collaborate with Musk.
Canada's Transport Minister Anita Anand has decided to run in the 2025 federal elections, reversing her earlier decision to step away from public life. She cited the importance of addressing trade challenges with the US and her mother's advice to serve the country as reasons for her change.
President Biden regrets dropping out of the presidential race, believing he would've defeated Trump. He blames Democratic elites, particularly Nancy Pelosi, for pressuring his withdrawal. Although he defended Harris publicly, he admits campaign mistakes and some gaffes. Biden also expressed dissatisfaction with Attorney General Garland's handling of prosecutions related to Trump and his son, Hunter.
Yale University professor Jason Stanley will leave the US to take a position at the University of Toronto, citing concerns over the Trump administration's autocratic tendencies. Stanley criticized Columbia University's acquiescence to Trump for funding and said that helped him to make his mind up about leaving the US and moving to Canada.
Federal immigration agents arrested 37 undocumented workers during a raid at Mt Baker Roofing in Washington. Armed officers, acting under a federal search warrant, detained workers who had allegedly used fraudulent documents to seek employment, in a dramatic operation near the Canadian border.
Unicef has reported a staggering tenfold increase in sexual violence against children in Haiti, as armed gangs controlling 85 per cent of Port-au-Prince escalate their recruitment of minors, some as young as eight. More than 1.2 million children face constant threats, with child recruitment into armed groups surging by 70 per cent last year. Haiti's worsening instability, lack of governance, and extreme violence have forced over a million people from their homes, fueling a dire humanitarian... Expand
Qatar, Egypt, and the US announced a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas to begin on January 19. The deal involves three stages: release of hostages, halting military operations, and significant humanitarian aid, with the long-term goal of rebuilding Gaza and lifting the blockade.