Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces allegations of plagiarism in his 1995 doctoral thesis at Oxford University, with experts identifying at least 10 potential instances. The timing of these claims, just weeks before the Canadian election, could jeopardize his campaign.
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The UN rights chief voiced deep concern Monday over the United States' "fundamental shift" in direction since Donald Trump returned to power, and decried the "unchecked power" of "unelected tech oligarchs". Without mentioning Musk by name, Turk on Monday voiced concern over the growing influence wielded by "a handful of unelected tech oligarchs", who have people's data.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism for a new tattoo allegedly saying 'Kafir', an Arabic term for infidel. The new tattoo has been spotted in photos of him from his recent visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbour. Just below his Deus Vult tattoo on his right biceps, the new tattoo in question appears. Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani said this tattoo can't be just a personal choice, it's a clear symbol of Islamophobia.
Donald Trump engaged directly in trade discussions with Japanese officials. This happened amidst worries about tariffs. Shigeru Ishiba noted constructive talks. Trump aims to finalize deals as China expands its influence. Tariffs sparked market panic and recession fears. China's Xi Jinping promotes his country as a reliable trade partner. Trump faces domestic pressure to resolve tariff issues.
​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.
Following US air strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels and demands to stop supporting the group, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief warned of a decisive response to any attack. The strikes, announced by Trump, aimed to protect Red Sea shipping and resulted in 31 deaths. Iran's officials condemned the strikes, emphasizing their stance against US influence.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that USAID had been funding media outlets like Politico, but this practice will be stopped, saving taxpayers' money. This decision is part of a broader government effort to scrutinize federal spending and ensure it benefits the American public, Leavitt said after MAGA commentators claimed that the news outlet delayed its payment after Elon Musk's crackdown on DOGE.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged global leaders to sustain pressure on Putin for a Ukrainian ceasefire during a virtual 'coalition of the willing' meeting. Starmer emphasized the need for concrete commitments as Russia plays 'pointless games' with Trump's peace plan. He called for action over studies and vowed to support Ukraine amid ongoing military pressure from Russia.