Argentina's President, Javier Milei, endorsed the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, causing its value to spike before sharply plummeting amid scam fears. Milei later retracted his support, stating he was uninformed about the project. Political opponents criticized the promotion, calling it unprecedented and harmful to investors, while investigations into potential misconduct were launched.
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President Trump has assured the highest aviation safety standards after a plane crash in Washington DC that killed 67 people. He blamed diversity efforts and criticized policies under Presidents Obama and Biden for lowering standards for air traffic controllers, while commending steps taken by his administration.
Immigration officials in Newark, NJ detained both undocumented migrants and American citizens, including a military veteran, during a workplace sweep. Mayor Ras Baraka condemned the operation for constitutional rights violations and ICE is investigating the incident. The enforcement action aligns with President Trump's new directives.
Chad goes to the polls Sunday for legislative, provincial and local elections that are presented by the government as the last stage of a political transition after three years of military rule, but are being boycotted by the opposition. Itno's government has presented the weekend elections as a key stage in the transition to democratic rule.
A Moscow court sentenced five Ukrainian soldiers on Wednesday to prison terms of up to 17 years for taking part in Kyiv's incursion into Russia's Kursk region, finding them guilty of "terrorism". The court sentenced Oleksandr Vedernikov to 17 years in prison, Oleksiy Pinchuk and Yevgen Khatenko to 16 years and Oleksandr Dzyoma and Denys Popov to 15 years.
North Korea is dismantling the Mount Kumgang Reunion Centre, a venue for reunions of families separated by the Korean War, which South Korea labelled as 'inhumane.' Seoul demands an immediate cessation and holds Pyongyang accountable for the emotional impact on aging separated families.
During his annual 'Direct Line' address, Vladimir Putin proposed providing more appealing alternatives to internet pornography to combat its perceived contribution to 'moral decay.' He acknowledged the global nature of this issue. Putin also reflected on the Ukraine conflict, suggesting earlier action would have been preferable, and speculated on Zelensky's potential future abroad.
US president Donald Trump pardoned Michele Fiore, a Nevada Republican convicted of wire fraud for misusing funds meant for a fallen officer's memorial. Fiore, a former Las Vegas official, diverted over $70,000 for personal expenses. Despite her conviction and subsequent suspension as a judge, she plans to return to the bench, sparking criticism and raising questions about her disciplinary status.
In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a child died, and three others were injured after a mortar shell exploded when they mistook it for a toy. The incident occurred in South Waziristan district, known for past militant activity. Such tragedies have claimed numerous lives in the region, with children unknowingly playing with explosive devices.
Former US attorney Nick Ackerman told CNN that the evidence is so strong Mangione "can't claim innocence based on the facts," and his defense team should move towards an insanity plea. "What you have to do is really dig in deeply, talk to the family members, try and find out what that medical history was that we heard about.