US President Donald Trump responded humorously when asked to define a woman during a press conference. He stated that a woman can have a baby and is often smarter than a man. Trump then addressed the unfairness of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports, asserting it disrespects women. He reiterated his administration's policies on gender ideology.
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A US judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to detain and deport Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. This comes amid a broader crackdown on foreign students engaging in political activism. Chung’s lawyers argued that immigration laws were misused to suppress political speech. Legal challenges against the administration's policies are ongoing.
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President Donald Trump had a heated exchange with Democratic Representative Brad Sherman over the effectiveness of FEMA during visits to disaster-hit areas in California. Sherman praised FEMA’s response to wildfires, while Trump criticized the agency’s efficiency and suggested dismantling it. Trump’s comments highlight his ongoing critique of federal agencies and proposals for direct state funding.
Nato is allegedly considering removing Ukrainian President Zelenskyy amid claims of blocking peace talks and financial misconduct. The SVR suggests Western leaders view Zelenskyy as an obstacle and are exploring ways to discredit him before potential elections next fall. Neither Nato nor Ukrainian officials have commented on the claims.
US President Trump may meet Russian President Putin soon to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict, as Trump believes Putin wants to stop the fighting. High-level talks in Riyadh, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are planned, though details about Russian and Ukrainian participation remain unclear.
Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be "immediately respected", as he thanked mediators and urged a boost in humanitarian aid as well as the return of hostages. I also hope that humanitarian aid will even more quickly reach... the people of Gaza, who have so many urgent needs", Francis said.
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.
A small plane crashed shortly after taking off from Samedan Airfield in the Swiss Alps on Monday evening, leading to the deaths of all three occupants. The accident occurred near La Punt Chamues-ch, with the aircraft being completely destroyed by fire. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urges Western nations to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's reconstruction. He argues that Russia, not Western taxpayers, should bear the cost for the destruction caused by its invasion of Ukraine, highlighting legal pathways and support from European leaders.