Lawyer Anthony Ricco withdraws from rapper Sean Diddy's sex-trafficking case without providing specifics of why he won't represent the rapper in any circumstances, as he mentioned in his court filing. Diddy faces serious charges with a trial set for May 5, while there is increasing pressure on the Trump administration to release Diddy list which is the name of celebrities who attended Diddy's Freak-Off parties.
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Vice President Kamala Harris swore in the senators as the 119th Congress convened. A video of JD Vance laughing during the oath of the Senators went viral as this was the face-to-face meeting of the Republican leaders with the Vice President after the bitterly fought election during which several Republicans mispronounced Kamala Harris's name.
The EU vowed Friday to respond "firmly and immediately" to trade barriers after US President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs that could hit both allies and competitors. "The EU will react firmly and immediately against unjustified barriers to free and fair trade," the commission, which runs trade policy for the bloc's 27 nations, said in a statement.
Denmark is on the verge of approving a defence agreement with the US, potentially allowing American troops to be stationed on Danish soil. Parliament is reviewing the bill, driven by heightened European tensions due to the Ukraine war. The agreement grants the US military access to three airbases in Jutland.
President Trump is ramping up pressure on Jordan to accept Gaza refugees, while Pope Francis rebukes his mass deportation policies. The administration is imposing new steel tariffs, sparking economic concerns. Meanwhile, Nato allies await US defense strategies on Ukraine, and AI regulation debates intensify. A lawsuit challenges immigration arrests at churches, and controversy grows over Elon Musk's DOGE program's influence in federal agencies.
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was found with a 3D-printed gun, silencer, and forged ID. A manifesto detailing anti-capitalist views and grievances against the healthcare industry was also recovered, suggesting a possible motive.
Justin Trudeau, son of former PM Pierre Trudeau, led Canada through major crises like the pandemic and NAFTA renegotiation. An avowed feminist, Trudeau's tenure saw controversial policies on immigration, cannabis legalization, and carbon tax. Despite achieving gender parity in his cabinets, dwindling popularity over rising costs and immigration issues led to his resignation after nine years.
According to documents, Ivanka Trump used over $11,000 from the department in 2019 to buy video recording and reproducing equipment for a White House event. The documents show $11,539 was to be used by Ivanka in November 2019 to purchase software, CDs, tapes and records. The purchase was approved by Jenifer Healy, who was serving as USAID deputy chief of staff at the time, and the Administrator's Office.
Over 30 professionals of Indian heritage receive New Year Honours for significant contributions in healthcare, education, public service, and more. Key figures include MP Ranil Jayawardena and former football manager Gareth Southgate, highlighting diversity and inclusion with 12% of recipients from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Awami Tehreek staged a massive protest in Sindh against corporate farming and the construction of six canals, emphasising land rights for local farmers. The march, culminating in a rally at KN Shah, saw speeches condemning government policies and demanding the protection of Sindh's land, rivers, and cultural heritage.