​"We have seen too many stories of citizens being pulled out of airport lines, and being fingerprinted and deported, as if they were criminals. Citizens being kidnapped to illegal detention by ICE…this is not the actions of a Democratic nation," New Democratic Party's lawmaker Charlie Angus said continuing his call for boycotting US products.
Related news
The San Francisco Police Department has reportedly changed the status of the Suchir Balaji case from closed to "open and active investigation", the San Francisco Standard reported adding that the department declined to share a full incident report. Suchir Balaji was found dead in his apartment in San Francisco, months after accusing OpenAI of violating laws while developing ChatGPT. His death was ruled a suicide after the San Francisco Police Department found no evidence of 'foul play'.
Kyle Clifford, 26, pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah Hunt, and their mother, Carol Hunt, at their home near London in 2022. Using a crossbow and knife, Clifford carried out the attack before injuring himself. He also admitted to weapon possession and false imprisonment but denied rape. The case has reignited calls for stricter crossbow regulations in the UK.
President-elect Donald Trump has criticised California leaders for their handling of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, accusing them of incompetence and questioning why the fires remain uncontrolled. Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials have defended their efforts, as the blazes continue to claim lives and destroy homes.
"I have been hearing this rumor that the Obamas are getting a divorce by reputable people. I'm not talking about TMZ. I'm not talking about Perez Hilton... I'm talking about like very serious journalists telling me that they're hearing that the Obama divorce rumors are true," Meghan McCain, writer, commentator, and daughter of later Senator John McCain said.
Sean Diddy Combs was rushed to Brooklyn Hospital for an MRI due to knee issues while in jail for charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. The visit occurred at night to maintain privacy and avoid speculation and he was back to jail after MRI without spending a night in the hospital. Reports said it was not an emergency but a scheduled doctor visit. Recently, Diddy broke down in jail and pleaded with prison guards for hospital observation.
Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan, plans to visit Vietnam and the Philippines next week. This trip aims to strengthen regional ties after tariff actions. China's President Xi Jinping also toured Southeast Asia recently. Japan views Southeast Asia as strategically important. Ishiba's visit will focus on economic, defense, and people-to-people cooperation.
The NCAA has banned transgender women from competing in women’s sports, aligning with President Trump's 'No men in women’s sports' executive order. This change replaces the previous policy allowing transgender women after one year of testosterone suppression. The decision aims to provide uniform standards amid legal battles and investigations into Title IX violations.
President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the world health organization (WHO) has caused the agency to lose its largest funder, with the US projected to contribute $958 million, or nearly 15 per cent of Who's $6.5 billion budget for 2025. Who’s budget relies heavily on voluntary contributions, making it difficult to prioritize global health issues. The US is followed by major donors like the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, Gavi, and the European Commission. The US has instructed... Expand
Noushin Faraji, a former Fox Sports hairstylist, has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior by network executives and host Skip Bayless. Faraji claims Bayless made unwanted advances and propositions, while her complaints were met with retaliation. The suit seeks damages and highlights a toxic work culture at Fox.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have released 153 war detainees unilaterally as a gesture to ease tensions and possibly revive peace talks. This release follows their recent detention of seven U.N. workers, highlighting ongoing conflicts despite a de facto ceasefire in Yemen's decadelong war.