Following a Supreme Court ruling, the Pentagon is implementing a directive to remove transgender troops. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's memo sets deadlines for self-identification and voluntary separation, reverting to Trump's 2017 ban overturned by Biden. The policy allows limited waivers, with medical records used to identify affected service members, sparking condemnation from LGBTQ+ advocates.
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British Defence Secretary John Healey told parliament Wednesday the Royal Navy was tracking a "Russian spy ship" that passed through UK waters, warning Russia' "We know what you're doing". "I also wanted President Putin to hear this message: 'We see you, we know what you're doing and we will not shy away from robust action to protect this country'," he told MPs. The ship entered British waters on Monday about 45 miles (72 kilometres) off the country's coast, with the Royal Navy dispatching two... Expand
French healthcare workers are taking legal action. They allege deadly conditions in public hospitals. The complaint targets two ministers- health minister Catherine Vautrin and higher education Minister Elisabeth Borne . It cites workplace harassment and suicides. Nineteen plaintiffs accuse the ministers of negligence. They claim the ministers allowed illegal working conditions. The complaint highlights dire situations in several hospitals. It describes excessive overtime and threats.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican governors ordered US flags to be raised on Inauguration Day to honour President-elect Donald Trump, despite a 30-day mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. The move highlights Trump's frustration over lowered flags during his swearing-in. Flags will return to half-staff the following day.
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Four lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison, alleging the company's negligence in the Eaton fire during a severe windstorm. The fire caused significant damage and evacuations in Altadena. Attorneys argue the utility failed to de-energize power lines despite warnings. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is still investigating the fire's origin.
Donald Trump Jr shared a collage of photos of Alex Soros with Democratic leaders including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Barack Obama and said he did not vote for Soros ever. But the difference is, Donald Trump Jr said, Trump was elected in a landslide with full transparency that Elon Musk would be doing exactly what he is doing.