Mark Carney, former Bank of England governor, has become Canada's Prime Minister after a Liberal Party victory fueled by nationalist sentiment. Donald Trump's annexation threats and trade policies energized Canadian voters, leading to a turnaround from a predicted Conservative win.
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A protest against Israel in Brooklyn's Borough Park turned violent as demonstrators clashed with pro-Israel locals. The demonstration, organized by Pal-Awda, opposed a real estate event. Tensions escalated leading to fights, with one protester arrested. Local leaders condemned the protest, as it targeted the predominantly Orthodox Jewish neighborhood.
Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on January 20 will be notable for its high-profile attendees, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. Various global leaders and former US Presidents, except Michelle Obama, are also set to attend the event.
China has appointed General Chen Hui as the new political commissar for its ground forces, signaling increased military discipline by President Xi Jinping. Chen replaces Qin Shutong and previously served in the Air Force and Aerospace Force. This move occurs amid ongoing corruption scandals and efforts by Xi to tighten his control over the military amidst heightened tensions around Taiwan.
​The deadline to pass a new spending bill ends today midnight. Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects the House will be voting again soon to avert a shutdown. "Yeah we're expecting votes this morning, we've got a plan," he told reporters as he arrived on Capitol Hill. When asked if there was a new agreement, he only replied: "We'll see."
Joe and Jill Biden are stepping up to support the Democratic Party amidst its leadership crisis, with offers to fundraise and campaign. However, their potential return has met scepticism within the party, still reeling from the 2024 election loss blamed on Joe Biden's indecisiveness and Kamala Harris's limited campaign opportunities.
Bill Gates has voiced his concerns about Elon Musk's decision to potentially shut down USAID, stating it could lead to millions of deaths due to its crucial role in global health initiatives. While Gates acknowledges Musk's innovations in the private sector and called him super-smart, he criticized Musk's support of far-right party in Germany.
The UN warned that escalating violence in eastern DR Congo, fueled by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, could destabilize the region. Over 500,000 people have been displaced, with reports of mass human rights violations. UN rights chief Volker Turk stressed that global demand for DRC’s minerals contributes to the crisis. An international investigation is being considered, while the EU and UK urge an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.
A 14-day emergency temporary restraining order halted the implementation of President Trump's Executive Order denying birthright citizenship to children born in the US without at least one citizen or permanent resident parent. The order potentially impacts children of non-immigrant parents, including those on H-1B and F-1 visas.
The European Commission has unveiled a plan to eliminate Russian fossil fuels from the EU energy mix by 2027, phasing out new gas contracts by 2025. Despite decreasing overall imports, Russian LNG imports have risen, raising concerns about energy security and financial contributions to Russia. Experts emphasize the need for reduced gas consumption and EU unity to achieve energy independence.
A historic 200-year-old southern magnolia tree on the White House grounds is set to be removed next week due to its deteriorating condition. President Trump stated the removal is necessary for safety reasons and mentioned that the wood might be used for other noble purposes.