Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, citing internal discontent and the departure of his finance minister. Social media reacted with memes and humor, while Trudeau prepares to stay on until the Liberal Party elects a new leader. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh plans a no-confidence motion.
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Israeli forces killed a woman and injured others trying to return to Houla village in southern Lebanon, days before a scheduled ceasefire. Hezbollah's leader demands Israel's complete withdrawal by February 18, while tensions rise amid flight cancellations and attacks on peacekeepers.
A New Jersey man, Joseph Jorgenson, has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering two women. The remains were found in storage units following his suspicious behavior. Jorgenson will serve two concurrent 40-year sentences for these heinous acts.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump boarded Air Force One for the first time in four years to assess Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina. The visit also includes a trip to California to inspect wildfire damage and address resource issues.
Constantine Tassoulas was sworn in as Greece's new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou. His appointment comes as the government faces public anger over a 2023 rail disaster that killed 57 people. Tassoulas aims to promote national unity and enhance Greece's international standing amid declining approval ratings for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and growing support for fringe parties.
An active-duty US Army Green Beret, who rented a Tesla truck, committed suicide inside the vehicle which exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion injured seven people. Authorities are investigating the soldier's motives and confirmed he was on leave and recently experienced a breakup.
The U.S. plans to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, backed by 200,000 bitcoins seized in civil and criminal cases. This move, part of President Trump's effort to make the country a global cryptocurrency leader, aims to stabilize the currency without financial burden on taxpayers.
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.
on Thursday, accusing him of "anti-Pakistan propaganda" as he seeks regulatory approval for his Starlink service in the country. "It was said that approval should be given on condition of his apology," Khan told AFP. "We are not saying it should be a pre-condition but it was a part of the discussion and we can only give our recommendations to the government," she added.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson mocked President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. Johnson humorously suggested using Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate for resettlement. Trump insisted his Gaza redevelopment plan would involve neither the US military nor taxpayer dollars and emphasized relocating Palestinians to neighboring countries. Trump said he won't have to buy Gaza as there's nothing to buy.