US President Donald Trump reignites his proposal of making Canada the 51st state while supporting the American hockey team before a match against Canada. Trump emphasizes lower taxes and stronger security in Canada, and jabs Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him 'Governor.'
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US secretary of state Antony Blinken seeks Middle East unity on Syria's transition after Assad's ouster, aiming to prevent further regional instability and an ISIS resurgence. He finds "broad agreement" with Turkey on an inclusive interim government. Meanwhile, the UN reports attacks on aid convoys in Gaza and condemns Israeli strikes in Syria.
Lauren Sánchez's son, Evan Whitesell, 18, is headed to the University of Miami. He'll be classmates with Kai Trump, Donald Trump Jr.'s daughter. Whitesell, who has dyslexia, is the stepson-to-be of Jeff Bezos. Sánchez expressed pride in her son's accomplishment.
Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said. "There were 18 dead and six injured" among the attackers "and we suffered one death and three injured, one of them seriously", government spokesman and Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah told AFP. Hours after the shooting, Koulamallah appeared in a video posted to Facebook, surrounded by soldiers and... Expand
California governor Gavin Newsom faced criticism following budget cuts of over $100 million from wildfire and forest resilience programs, despite ongoing devastating fires. Critics highlighted the timing of these cuts amid worsening wildfire conditions, while Newsom's administration defended increased spending on firefighting resources overall.
An old rumor that Rep Ilhan Omar married her brother and committed immigration fraud resurfaced as a report claimed that it is not anymore a rumor as a personal friend has now confirmed on record that she indeed married her brother. According to the UK Daily Mail, sources confirmed that Omar told her friends that her second husband was actually her brother and that the marriage was a scam to get him immigration papers.
President Donald Trump had a tense 45-minute phone call with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which he expressed strong intent to purchase Greenland. Denmark officials reportedly described the conversation as firm, with Trump threatening specific measures like tariffs. Greenland's PM Mute Egede stated emphatically that Greenlanders will decide their future, asserting independence from the US and Denmark.
US President Trump reiterated his proposal for the US to take control of Gaza, with international development transforming it into a major development project. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the plan, which has been criticized by rights groups as a violation of international law.
Sweden's government announced a 300 million kronor investment in school security measures, following the country's deadly mass shooting in Orebro. Incidents of threats and violence in schools have surged by 150 percent over the past decade. Proposed measures include security cameras, checkpoints, and emergency plan requirements.
Eleven Russians detained in Tunisia last November are being held on suspicion of terrorism after police found suspicious items near the Algerian border. The group, described as tourists visiting Roman ruins, has not been formally charged, but authorities confiscated equipment that did not align with their declared tourist activities. While Tunisia and Russia maintain stable relations, the reason for the detention remains unclear, with the case sparking further scrutiny.