Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay imam, was shot dead in a car attack in South Africa. Hendricks, who ran a supportive mosque for marginalized Muslims, faced significant challenges since revealing his sexuality. Authorities urged thorough investigation amid fears of a hate crime.
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A new generation of Africans is increasing pressure on Western museums to return looted artefacts, reflecting growing awareness and changing attitudes, says Unesco's Ernesto Ottone. While countries like France and Britain hold vast collections of stolen cultural heritage, restitution efforts remain complex, often requiring bespoke laws. Some items, like Benin bronzes and Madagascar's royal crown, have been loaned, but widespread returns face legal and political resistance, stalling progress.
US stocks sharply declined on Monday as President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective Tuesday. The decision heightened trade war fears and considerably impacted investor sentiment, affecting major stock indices and causing a significant market downturn.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is determined to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, confirming high-level meetings with US and UK officials to negotiate peace. He plans to meet in Saudi Arabia next week, aiming for concrete steps toward peace, emphasising Ukraine's commitment to dialogue.
A party supporting a gradual approach to Greenland's independence from Denmark has won a surprising victory in parliamentary elections. The Demokraatit Party has opposed US President Trump's desire to control the island. Greenland, colonized by Denmark 300 years ago, is navigating its future political course towards independence with newly elected lawmakers.
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.
President Trump announced that coal could be used as a backup fuel source for new electric plants during a national energy emergency. He emphasized the versatility of coal, especially in situations where other energy sources like gas and oil pipelines are compromised, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Kanye West reportedly misled an advertising agency to air an antisemitic ad during the Super Bowl, leading to the promotion of offensive merchandise on his website. Following the incident, USIM and other partners terminated their association with West, who faced criticism and further action from organisations and public figures.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman, along with four others, were acquitted by the Supreme Court in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case, terming it 'malicious'. This verdict removes legal hurdles for Khaleda to contest the upcoming national elections.
A judge in the Dominican Republic cleared Iowa wrestler Joshua Riibe of any involvement in the disappearance of Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki. Riibe was detained for nearly two weeks but never identified as a suspect. Despite an exhaustive search, Konanki's body was never found. The court ruled Riibe's detention exceeded legal limits, leading to his immediate release.