French President Emmanuel Macron is leveraging his close relationship with former US President Trump during his visit to Washington. He aims to ensure European nations are included in any resolution of the Ukraine war while maintaining strong defense commitments against Russia. Macron will emphasize the importance of protecting European security.
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New Orleans police fatally shot ISIS-inspired attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar after he killed 14 people in a New Year's truck rampage. Bodycam footage shows police surrounding the truck and exchanging gunfire with Jabbar, who fired first. An ISIS flag and detailed plans of the attack were found in Jabbar's vehicle. FBI continues to investigate.
Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F Kennedy Sr, has criticised the release of records related to her father's assassination. She has criticised the Trump administration and her brother, Robert F Kennedy Jr, for releasing the records. The released files included documents, notes by Sirhan Sirhan, and autopsy images. Kerry expressed her pain and linked the release to Trump-era actions.
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