Twenty-seven migrants, including women and children, died after two boats capsized near Tunisia's Kerkennah Islands. Eighty-three people were rescued, with ongoing searches for the missing. The migrants, from sub-Saharan Africa, were attempting to reach Europe. In 2023, between 600 and 700 migrants have been reported dead or missing in Tunisian waters.
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Derek Chauvin, convicted for George Floyd's death, has been granted access to Floyd's heart tissue samples for his federal appeal. Chauvin's lawyers argue a pre-existing heart condition, not Chauvin's actions, caused Floyd's death. This move challenges the original homicide ruling and Chauvin's subsequent convictions.
Doug Emhoff, husband of former vice president Kamala Harris, joined the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher as a partner starting Monday, a week after Donald Trump's inauguration and their official exit from the White House. Kamala Harris has not dropped any hint about what is going to be her next assignment after two decades of public service. She can prepare for the 2026 California governor election or the 2028 presidential election.
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, is set to announce his campaign for the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party on January 16. Carney is considered to be a strong contender to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with considerable support within the party.
FBI director Kash Patel expressed concern over the rise in 'swatting' incidents targeting media figures. He emphasized that weaponizing law enforcement against any American is unacceptable and endangers lives. Social media influencer Gunther Eagleman, radio show host Joe Pagliarulo, and Infowars' Chase Geiser are among those who have said they were targeted in recent days in swat calls.
A 33-year-old science teacher from Goleta, California, fell while hiking near the Preveli Monastery in Crete, Greece. Thomann, who was six months pregnant, slipped 164 feet into a gorge. Despite rescue efforts, she succumbed to her injuries a week later. Her family has chosen to honour her wishes as an organ donor.
Ontario and British Columbia have announced a ban on American liquor in response to escalating tariffs between the US and Canada. Premier Doug Ford and Premier David Eby have instructed local liquor stores to remove American products as a form of protest against the tariff policies enforced by President Donald Trump.
The cellmate, identified as Christopher Scott Williams, was originally convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl and was serving an additional sentence for domestic abuse. Williams, who now identifies as a transgender woman, petitioned to be recognised as female and was subsequently transferred to a women’s prison. According to the lawsuit, once Williams was placed in the same cell as Clark, her life became “a living nightmare.â€
ICE officers have arrested several violent offenders in sanctuary cities, including a Haitian suspected gang member with 17 convictions. These actions are part of Trump's administration's mass deportation efforts, contrasting Biden’s immigration policies. Over 300 undocumented migrants with criminal records were detained in various cities like Boston, Denver & Miami. The administration aims to remove 700,000 undocumented migrants with criminal records from the US.
During the 2025 Oscars, Conan O’Brien made a subtle joke about Donald Trump and Russia. Other celebrities also made political statements. Daryl Hannah said 'Slava Ukraine' while presenting. Zoe Saldaña mentioned her immigrant background. The Best Documentary Feature winner criticised Israeli demolitions and US foreign policy. These moments added political undertones to the event.