US President Trump paid tribute to boxing legend George Foreman, who passed away at 76. Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, is best remembered for his fights with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. He also became a successful businessman with his grill. Foreman leaves behind a legacy as a great boxer and person.
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President Donald Trump criticised the alleged $8 million spent on promoting LGBTQ+ rights in Lesotho during his address to Congress. Lesotho's government condemned his remarks, calling them shocking and embarrassing. Lesotho's leading LGBTQ+ rights organisation denied receiving any US funding. The backlash extended to social media as people defended their nation's identity.
As Donald Trump sends Don Jr's fiancee to Greece making her the ambassador amid speculations of Don Jr and Kimberly Guilfoyle's break-up, social media users were curious to know when the two broke up. Turned out they haven't officially but Don Jr's congratulatory post for Guilfoyle could be read as a 'break up' letter, social media users commented as he seemed to be thrilled that Guilfoyle would be in Greece.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to create the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs and revenues from foreign countries, aiming to reduce national debt and boost financial prosperity. However, this proposal faces opposition from economists and Democrats, who argue it will burden American families and businesses.
In a shocking incident of friendly fire, a US Navy cruiser accidentally shot down a US fighter jet over the Red Sea. Both pilots survived, with one sustaining minor injuries. This occurred amidst heightened US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen following attacks on Israel.
Declassified CIA documents reveal that the Ark of the Covenant that contains the Ten Commandments was found in 1988 through a psychic experiment. The psychic described the chest accurately without prior knowledge, placing it in the Middle East. The US government has known the Ark's location for years, according to the report.
The FCC released a transcript of a contentious "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris, amid Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against CBS. The interview excerpt was edited for brevity, sparking allegations of news distortion. The FCC plans to seek public comment on the complaint.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured large parts of Goma, including its airport, intensifying the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. The battle left many dead and displaced, with international calls for a ceasefire. Rwanda denies backing M23, while accusations from the UN suggest up to 4,000 Rwandan forces are involved. Pope Francis has urged for peace, and analysts warn that securing a rebel withdrawal may prove more difficult than in previous clashes.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of prolonging the war despite ceasefire proposals and diplomatic efforts. He emphasized Ukraine's commitment to its defense and criticized Russian President Putin’s stance on the ceasefire as manipulative. Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of supporting Ukraine’s armed forces and condemned Russia for complicating the ceasefire process.
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president who led the country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990, has died at 95. Nujoma, a key figure in Namibia’s liberation and long-time leader of SWAPO, passed away after a three-week illness, leaving a significant legacy in African history.
Pope Francis denounced an era of "disinformation and polarisation" on Friday in a message for World Communications Day, as he criticised powerful social networks creating "fanaticism and even hatred". "Too often today, communication generates not hope, but fear and despair, prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred," the pope wrote in his message.