Matthew Muller, convicted in the infamous Denise Huskins kidnapping case, has admitted to additional crimes involving women in the San Francisco Bay Area. New DNA evidence links him to two 2009 home invasions and an attempted rape. Muller faces new charges and is in custody without bail.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panama to reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, hinting at potential US action. Panama's President José Raúl Mulino acknowledged the concerns but affirmed Panama's control over the canal, prompting protests in Panama City.
Finland’s government has proposed a ban on real estate purchases by nationals from countries engaged in wars of aggression, effectively targeting Russian buyers. The move aims to protect national security by preventing potential intelligence and sabotage activities. Exceptions will be made for residents with long-term permits. The bill, expected to be voted on this spring, seeks to close loopholes that allow indirect property acquisitions.
President-elect Trump's team asserted his leadership within the Republican Party, contradicting claims that Elon Musk influenced the stalled government funding bill. Trump and his Vice President-elect, JD Vance, advocated for a more focused bill alongside raising the debt ceiling. This stance diverges from Musk's suggestion of delaying the bill until Trump's inauguration.
Syria's new interim president pledged on Tuesday to ensure the state has a monopoly on weapons at a national dialogue conference on the country's future after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led a rebel alliance that toppled Assad in December, also said he plans to establish a national dialogue conference during the country's transition.
House Republicans have proposed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, increasing defence funding while cutting nondefence spending. The bill faces opposition from Democrats, who seek equal funding for defence and domestic programs. With President Trump's backing, Republicans aim for a Tuesday vote, risking a Senate filibuster and potential shutdown if it fails.
US President Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine, halting the delivery of billions in weaponry amid crucial defense needs against Russia. This decision alters US foreign policy and may embolden Russia as European allies struggle to fill the gap. Critics argue it undermines Ukraine, while supporters praise Trump's focus on peace negotiations.
​Shirilla drove her Toyota Camry to 100 mph intentionally after her months-long relationship ended with Russo. Russo and Flanagan were pronounced dead at the scene, while Shirilla was unconscious and had to be extracted from the mangled car. In a new bodycam video, Shirilla could be seen with handcuffs and tears in her eyes, saying, "Could you please be careful talking this one off so that it doesn't break the bracelet, please?"
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former Ivy League student, was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione's reinstated X account, now verified, has gained a large following. He was found with a gun, silencer, fake IDs, and a manifesto, reportedly fueled by resentment towards the US healthcare system. Mangione's LinkedIn profile indicates he works as a data engineer.
Pope Francis sat out mass and his traditional Angelus prayer from hospital on Sunday, with a Vatican health official saying the 88-year-old pontiff needed to preserve his strength for the Church's busy Jubilee year. - Busy Jubilee year - The head of the health office for the Italian Bishops' Conference, Massimo Angelelli, told AFPTV it was "absolutely necessary for him to recover his strength" as "the Jubilee is still long."