Hyundai has announced a $20 billion investment in US manufacturing, including a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, creating over 1,400 jobs. This move, tied to President Trump's trade policies, aims to supply steel to Hyundai's US auto plants amid tariff concerns.
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Student protesters in Serbia called for a one-day general strike on Friday in a bid to up pressure on the government, as demonstrations continued over a fatal train station roof collapse. Pressure has been mounting on the government since the accident, with protests nearly every day, and several high-ranking officials, including the prime minister, have been forced to resign.
​The US-Canada border runs across the floor of the library but its entrance is on the American side. The back door is on the Canadian side and those who do not have a library card will have to use the back door now. ​​US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the divide is about to become more pronounced in the coming days as only library card holders and employees will be allowed to cross over from Canada to enter through the main gate on the US side.
Israel's cabinet voted against attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara following her opposition to the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar. The High Court of Justice has temporarily blocked Bar's dismissal.
The US government faces a potential shutdown if the Senate does not pass the continuing resolution for funding by Friday night. Senate Democrats oppose the bill, fearing it grants President Trump excessive control over spending. A shutdown could furlough federal employees and leave contractors unpaid, though mandatory programs like Social Security would continue.
Prince Andrew skipped royal Christmas celebrations at Sandringham to avoid further humiliation due to an ongoing scandal. Instead, he spent the holiday with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson at the Royal Lodge. The Duke is linked to a suspected Chinese spy, which has frustrated high-ranking royals, including the King, due to the increasing disgrace on the monarchy.
US President Donald Trump confronted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy over a minerals deal at the Oval Office, leading to a heated exchange and the deal being revoked. Zelenskyy later apologized, and peace discussions between US and Ukrainian representatives are set to continue in Saudi Arabia.
Boston lawyer Joseph Donohue, 65, was brutally murdered on his houseboat, suffering multiple stab wounds. Police discovered his duct-taped, weighted body, with a knife blade lodged in his skull, and one of his dogs drowned. Nora Nelson, 24, was arrested on unrelated warrants. Despite her arrest, many questions about the crime remain unanswered.
King Charles III will deliver his Christmas speech from the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former hospital chapel in London, breaking tradition due to his ongoing cancer treatment. The message will be pre-recorded and broadcast on Sky News. The speech, addressing various challenges, is set in a historically significant location linked to his grandfather, King George VI.
Newly appointed US envoy Morgan Ortagus emphasized the need for Lebanon’s new government to exclude Hezbollah, setting a firm stance against the group’s influence. Amid stalled government formation, Lebanon navigates a fragile ceasefire with Israel, extended to February 18. Tensions persist as Israel accuses Lebanon of slow troop deployment, while Beirut cites Israeli ceasefire violations, including recent airstrikes in Sidon.