US attorney general Pam Bondi asserted that the Trump administration is committed to revealing those involved in Jeffrey Epstein's case. Bondi emphasized the importance of transparency, particularly concerning individuals with no legal grounds for anonymity, highlighting the significant issue of human trafficking in the US.
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A New York federal judge temporarily halted the deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, pending a conference. Khalil was detained by immigration authorities following a directive to cancel his green card. This action signifies an escalation of the Trump administration's crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protests.
Nato allies must pay their "fair share" on defence before considering enlarging the alliance, a US presidential envoy hit out Thursday, in a retort to the Nato chief during an event in Davos, Switzerland. "You cannot ask the American people to expand the umbrella of Nato when the current members aren't paying their fair share, and that includes the Dutch who need to step up," Grenell said.
Paris Hilton's Malibu home was destroyed by the LA wildfire in Pacific Palisades. Despite escaping harm, Hilton shared her heartbreak on Instagram, recalling precious memories made there. She expressed gratitude for her family's safety and thanked firefighters. Hilton urged caution and support for those affected, emphasizing the importance of staying connected during this tragedy.
Jeanette Vizguerra, a 53-year-old Mexican woman and immigration activist previously recognized by Time, was arrested by ICE in Denver after years of evading deportation orders. Former Denver ICE chief John Fabbricatore said he spent 15 years trying to arrest Vizguerra who led the "abolish ICE movement" in Colorado. She should have been deported in 2009, he said.
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
Syrian rebels, led by a former al-Qaida member, overthrew President Assad, prompting a return of refugees and a halt in public services. Israel launched airstrikes on suspected weapons sites, while Turkey's allies captured Manbij from Kurdish forces. Russia granted Assad asylum as Syrians celebrated in the streets and searched for missing loved ones.
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 jobs as part of a large-scale restructuring to improve efficiency, bringing workforce levels back to 2019. This move, set for August, is part of a wider government downsizing. Critics worry about potential negative impacts on services for the 9 million veterans relying on the VA.
A passenger died on an Air France flight from Paris to Boston despite doctors' efforts after a medical emergency onboard. The Massachusetts State Police are investigating the untimely death. Emergency services met the plane upon landing at Boston Logan Airport. The incident follows a similar event involving a Turkish Airlines pilot earlier this year.
Los Angeles faces widespread devastation as a rare fire tornado hits amidst the Palisades blaze, which has claimed at least 11 lives and destroyed over 12,000 structures. Intense winds and extreme heat exacerbate conditions, prompting health advisories and evacuations, including from upscale neighborhoods like Hidden Hills and Calabasas.