Britain's Green Party elected a self-styled "eco-populist" as its new leader on Tuesday, as it seeks to gain traction by exploiting dissatisfaction with the Labour government among left-wing voters. Chowns and Ramsay said the party needed to appeal to a wide audience but Polanski's election means the Greens will shift further to the left, where they will find competition from former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
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Bill Clinton's health is under scrutiny again after he was spotted in the Hamptons with what appeared to be a portable defibrillator. This sighting follows a recent stumble and a history of heart issues, including a quadruple bypass in 2004 and stent placement in 2010. Clinton has also faced hospitalizations for a UTI, COVID-19, and the flu in recent years.
China displayed its military might at a parade marking victory against Japan. The event featured advanced AI drones and laser weapons. New ICBMs, including the Dongfeng-5 and 'Guam Killer,' were also showcased. Robotic wolves and stealth fighters like the J-20 series highlighted China's military modernization. The parade signals China's growing challenge to US military dominance.
Shein is probing its operations after an image of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was used to model clothing on its website. The image, sourced from a third-party vendor, has been removed. The company is investigating and strengthening monitoring processes, with potential action against the vendor. An expert suggests the body might be AI-generated.
In Princeton, New Jersey, the former homes of Presidents Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson are drawing significant attention. Cleveland's Georgian mansion, Westland, recently sold for $5.28 million, while Wilson's Tudor Revival residence, where he lived until his presidency, is on the market for $6.5 million. Both properties boast historical significance and unique architectural features, reflecting their presidential past.
In southeast Houston, a 10-year-old boy was critically wounded after being shot while participating in a late-night door-knocking prank. The incident, reminiscent of the "Door Kicking Challenge" on TikTok, led to one person being detained for questioning. This event echoes a similar violent encounter in Frisco, Texas, prompting concerns about the dangerous trend.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and US President Donald Trump engaged in an online exchange. This happened after Trump questioned Newsom's hand movements during an Oval Office event. Newsom responded with a meme video highlighting Trump's own hand bruising. The exchange is the latest in a series of public disagreements between the two politicians. The online spat drew mixed reactions, with some criticising Newsom for mocking Trump's physical appearance.
Following the assassination of Ahmed al-Rahawi in an Israeli airstrike on Sana’a, Yemen’s Houthi movement appointed Mohammed Ahmed Muftah as acting Prime Minister. Born in 1967, Muftah has been a key figure within the group, known for his religious background and long-standing involvement. His appointment comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom have escalated their political rivalry into a meme war, marked by AI-generated videos. Trump initiated the exchange by posting a video mocking Newsom, who retaliated with his own digitally altered clips. The feud, fueled by past disagreements, has transformed into a public spectacle of comedic, yet pointed, digital jabs.
A man intentionally ploughed his car into a crowd outside a wine bar in northern France after an altercation early Saturday, killing one person and injuring five others, two of them critically, prosecutors told AFP. 00 am Saturday (0200 GMT). Five people were injured, and two of them are in critical condition.