Rochdale residents express outrage as grooming gang leader Qari Abdul Rauf continues to live freely in the town despite his release nearly a decade ago. Neighbours are fearful and concerned, questioning the government's handling of the situation. Tech billionaire Elon Musk criticizes UK authorities for their failures and calls for justice.
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Hamas is willing to release the remaining hostages in Gaza if Israel agrees to a permanent ceasefire, despite Israel's insistence on Hamas' disarmament. Peace talks have reached a standstill, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as military operations intensify.
Israel will send a delegation to Qatar to discuss technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, following prime minister Netanyahu's talks in Washington. The ceasefire, which began on January 19, involves hostage releases in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. So far, 18 hostages have been freed, with further negotiations set to determine the fate of the remaining captives. Netanyahu will convene Israel’s security cabinet to finalize the country's stance on the next phase.
Bangladesh and China signed one economic and technical cooperation agreement and eight MoUs related to cultural heritage, media, sports, and health sectors during Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' visit to Beijing. Yunus met Chinese President Xi Jinping and discussed enhancing bilateral trade and investment, including cooperation on the Teesta River project and Mongla port modernization.
President-elect Donald Trump provoked controversy by refusing to extend Christmas greetings to federal death-row inmates whose sentences were commuted by President Joe Biden. Trump harshly criticized the clemency decision, telling the inmates to 'GO TO HELL.' He also addressed international issues, targeting China, Canada, and promoting US interests in the Panama Canal and Greenland.
Prince Harry has resigned as patron of Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006, due to a breakdown in relations within the organisation. He and co-founder, Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso, cited an irreparable rift with the charity’s board and chair, Sophie Chandauka, who raised concerns about governance issues. The situation has led to legal action and intervention by the UK’s Charity Commission.
Elon Musk's January 2024 visit to Auschwitz drew criticism, with observers calling it a publicity stunt. Holocaust survivor's partner described Musk as detached and unmoved. Allegations of antisemitism persist after his controversial gesture and subsequent Nazi-related jokes, despite his attempts to counter claims.
With Justin Trudeau stepping down, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre emerges as the leading candidate for Canada's Prime Minister. Poilievre criticizes Trudeau's immigration policies, citing economic issues such as job shortages and soaring housing prices. He proposes stricter immigration controls and a more rigorous screening process for international students to ensure sustainable population growth and infrastructure development.