Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his son X celebrated New Year's Eve with US President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. A viral video captured Musk and Trump enjoying the party, with Musk dancing with his son on his shoulders. Trump had earlier invited Musk to the event, highlighting the festive atmosphere at Mar-a-Lago.
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Canada delays retaliatory tariffs on $125B of American goods to April 2, Canadian finance minister announced after US President Donald Trump decided to suspend tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports under CUSMA. Despite the halt, 62% of Canadian exports, primarily energy-related, and half of Mexican imports still face reduced tariffs.
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Australian lawmakers passed anti-hate legislation on Thursday, introducing minimum sentences for offenses like making a Nazi salute, which now carries a one-year jail term. The bill, supported by both the Labor government and conservative opposition, comes amid rising anti-Semitic attacks. It also includes harsher penalties for financing terrorism, advocating violence, and threatening or damaging property. Prime minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the importance of strong measures to combat... Expand
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