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Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, a politically connected artist known for his monumental yet sometimes divisive works, has died aged 91, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday. He died at his home in Peredelkino, a village southwest of Moscow, "surrounded by his works", his assistant Sergei Shagulashvili told the RIA news agency.
PTI has claimed that former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is being held in solitary confinement in a death cell at Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi. Party leader Sheikh Waqas Akram alleged that Khan is being denied visits from family and political allies, despite court orders. PTI also raised concerns over his health, citing a lack of medical consultations and restricted access to books. These claims remain unverified. Khan has been jailed since August 5, 2023.
​Former FBI profiler McCrary pointed to one sentence of the alleged manifesto that said Natalie 'Samantha' Rupnow "would rather be dead than sit in a roll all day". "She has planned to kill herself all along and then is going to get this posthumous notoriety," McCrary said. ​School shooters, the former FBI profiler said, often seek infamy as they view it as a form of fame -- fame without work. "That's what they're getting here, fame without work," McCrary said.
US president Donald Trump pardoned Michele Fiore, a Nevada Republican convicted of wire fraud for misusing funds meant for a fallen officer's memorial. Fiore, a former Las Vegas official, diverted over $70,000 for personal expenses. Despite her conviction and subsequent suspension as a judge, she plans to return to the bench, sparking criticism and raising questions about her disciplinary status.
President-elect Trump aims to personally broker peace between Israel and Hamas, distrusting even Netanyahu. He prioritizes ending violence over specific solutions like a two-state solution or annexation, citing the October 7 attacks. Huckabee's ambassador appointment raises questions about settlement policy, while Trump expresses confidence in achieving Middle East peace despite past setbacks.
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The University of Houston defended its Hindu religion course, explaining that the use of terms like 'fundamentalism' is grounded in academic religious studies. The course aims to analyze how religions evolve over time, without making judgments or showing bias, despite student complaints.
France, Germany, Italy, and the UK support a $53 billion Arab-backed plan for Gaza's reconstruction. The plan, endorsed by Arab leaders, includes three phases over five years, emphasizing housing and infrastructure. The European countries advocate for the Palestinian Authority's role and the removal of Hamas from governance.