New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in the Ottawa area district of Nepean as he seeks to join Parliament amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. President Donald Trump. The general election on April 28 will focus on Canada's sovereignty and dealing with Trump's economic threats. Carney replaced Justin Trudeau and faces Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
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Greenland is holding an election on Tuesday amid close international attention. President Trump has shown interest in the US taking over Greenland and promised prosperity to its residents. Greenland’s political parties have different visions for independence and relations with the US and Denmark. The election will also highlight the daily life concerns of Greenlanders.
Tiger Woods has confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump. Woods' son Charlie and Vanessa’s daughter Kai have also gained attention for their golf performances, with Charlie finishing better than Kai in a recent junior tournament. Charlie and Kai attend the same school and Kai got coached by Tiger Woods which is believed to be how Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's relationship began.
As RFK Jr goes for the senate confirmation hearing today, Nicole Shanahan, who was his running mate when he was in the presidential race as an independent candidate, issued a threat to the senators that if they don't vote for Kennedy Jr as the health secretary, Nicole would make sure that they lose their seats in the Senate.
Crystal Mangum, imprisoned for murder, confessed to fabricating the 2006 Duke lacrosse rape accusations that devastated the lives of three players. She admitted to lying for validation, expressing remorse and seeking forgiveness. The case led to the players' arrests, season cancellation, and coach's dismissal before charges were ultimately dropped.
Marco Rubio will visit the Middle East in his first official trip as US secretary of state. He aims to encourage the region to propose an alternative to President Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip. Rubio stresses the need for regional cooperation and support in addressing the situation.
In Honolulu, a large New Year's firework tipped over and caused an explosion, killing three people and injuring over 20 others. Authorities are investigating the incident and urging residents to stop using fireworks. Governor Josh Green and other officials emphasize the severe dangers of fireworks, with new penalties being considered to prevent future tragedies.
A New Jersey mother claimed that United Airlines staff repeatedly pressured her to remove her disabled son's ventilator during a flight, despite having all required medical documentation. The incident caused distress and public outcry, leading to demands for United Airlines to be held accountable under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Israel has allowed Palestinians to return to the northern Gaza Strip, which has been heavily damaged during the 15-month war with Hamas, under a fragile ceasefire. Thousands of Palestinians, who had been sheltering in camps, returned to find their homes, despite extensive destruction. Meanwhile, Israel arrested two citizens for allegedly conducting missions for Iran, and violence in southern Lebanon has escalated, resulting in 24 deaths from clashes with Israeli troops.