Thu 02 January 2025: There is “no definitive link” between the New Year’s Day deadly New Orleans attack and a vehicle explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, an FBI official said Thursday. “At this point, there is no definitive link between the attack here in New Orleans and the one in Las Vegas,” FBI Deputy […]
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Thu 02 January 2025: Elon Musk has demanded the release from prison of Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist currently serving an 18-month prison sentence in the UK. On Thursday morning, Musk used his X platform to call for Robinson’s release, describing a libelous documentary by the English Defence League (EDL) co-founder as “worth watching”. Robinson […]
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Thu 02 January 2025: The death toll in a pickup truck attack in New Orleans, Louisiana has risen to 15, New Orleans Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna said Wednesday. “It will take several days to perform all autopsies. Once we complete the autopsies and talk with the next of kin, we will release the identifications of […]
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Thu 02 January 2025: Pope Francis on Wednesday urged world leaders to annul the debt of poorer countries, the official Vatican news agency reported. Speaking after his traditional New Years’ Day Angelus, the pontiff said: “I encourage leaders of nations with Christian traditions to set an example by canceling or significantly reducing the debts of […]
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Wed 01 January 2025: At least 10 people were killed and 30 others injured when a man plowed his truck into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans’ popular French Quarter, local officials said Wednesday. The incident occurred at around 3.15 a.m. (0915GMT) at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Street, […]
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Wed 01 January 2025: The number of migrants arriving in the UK via the English Channel increased by 25% in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Home Office announced on Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reports. A total of 36,816 people made the perilous journey by small boats in 2024, up from 29,437 in 2023, according […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: It will likely prove ever harder for governments and police to regulate 3D-printed firearms. Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024, have announced that the suspected assailant had used a 3D-printed gun. Several high-profile crimes in recent years have involved this kind of homemade, or partially homemade, weapon. […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia would develop artificial intelligence with BRICS partners and other countries, in a bid to challenge the dominance of the United States in one of the most promising and crucial technologies of the 21st century. Speaking at Russia’s flagship AI conference on Wednesday, Putin […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: London Mayor Sadiq Khan was awarded knighthood on Monday in the New Year Honors list. This year’s list celebrates achievements across various fields, reflecting dedication to public service, advocacy and national pride. From City Hall to the world of entertainment and sports, these figures’ contributions highlight their lasting impact on society. […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: The US on Monday pledged nearly $6 billion in combined security and economic assistance to Ukraine as part of its ongoing effort to support the country’s defense amid the war with Russia. “Today, I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue […]
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