Louis DeJoy, who led the US Postal Service for five years, stepped down with Doug Tulino serving as interim leader. The decision follows President Trump's discussions on potentially privatising the mail service. Trump aims to place USPS under commerce department oversight to improve financial stability.
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Michael Mayor, 34, has been charged with murder after allegedly fatally assaulting a one-year-old girl in Dayton, Ohio. The child succumbed to a fractured skull and other severe injuries on December 20. Mayor initially faced lesser charges, which were upgraded following the toddler's death.
A tornado hit Fox 35's station in central Florida during a live broadcast, causing significant damage. Meteorologist Brooks Garner urged colleagues and viewers to take immediate shelter. The storm caused property damage and resulted in a house collapse, though no injuries were reported.
Bruno Retailleau, French Interior Minister, is visiting Rabat. He will discuss security with Abdelouafi Laftit, Moroccan counterpart. Talks will cover migration, organised crime, and drug trafficking. Relations between France and Morocco improved after France recognised Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. France's ties with Algeria have deteriorated. Algeria asked 12 French officials to leave.
A new generation of Africans is increasing pressure on Western museums to return looted artefacts, reflecting growing awareness and changing attitudes, says Unesco's Ernesto Ottone. While countries like France and Britain hold vast collections of stolen cultural heritage, restitution efforts remain complex, often requiring bespoke laws. Some items, like Benin bronzes and Madagascar's royal crown, have been loaned, but widespread returns face legal and political resistance, stalling progress.
A Massachusetts man visiting the US Capitol was found with a firearm after passing security checks and completing a tour. Despite initial warning and checks, Capitol Police identified the weapon only after the tour. He faces multiple charges, and the officer involved is under investigation.
A blast in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia killed at least three people and injured 12 on Saturday, state media reported, with the cause still unclear. "The blast in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood of Latakia city has so far resulted in three deaths and 12 injured," state news agency SANA said citing provincial authorities.
A Chinese man's proposal went awry when his girlfriend accidentally ate the engagement ring hidden in a cake. The humorous mishap, shared on social media, quickly went viral, with netizens sharing amusing reactions and advising against using food for proposals. The girlfriend later accepted the proposal despite the initial misunderstanding.
The FBI has closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion just before Donald Trump's inauguration, citing no specific reason. Trump and several Republican politicians suggest the closure is due to corruption and misplaced priorities, with national security concerns taking a backseat to DEI initiatives.
A poll by a pro-Ramaswamy outside group has revealed that Ramaswamy is over 50 per cent among Republican primary voters and leads his nearest competitor by 34 points. The poll by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates "makes it clear that Vivek is the unquestioned favorite to not only win this primary, but to dominate it," Axios reported citing a source.
American Travis Timmerman, 29, was freed from a Syrian prison after seven months of captivity following the collapse of the Assad regime. He was handed over to US troops at the Tanf garrison and flown to Jordan. Timmerman, who entered Syria from Lebanon on a religious pilgrimage, was reportedly treated fairly during his detention.