Mon, January 6, 2025

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism

A child sexual abuse scandal that revealed how gangs of mostly Pakistani men had groomed, trafficked and raped young white girls more than a decade ago, has returned to the political agenda in Britain following criticism from Elon Musk.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader: Canadians, leaders react after the prime minister's historic news conference

With Parliament prorogued, the Liberals will begin the process of finding a new leader as support for Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives grows

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Richmond

A compromise but no consensus on solar siting bill

After backing away from proposals that the state take over approving or denying large solar projects, legislators will consider a proposed state board to review proposals and recommend local action.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: AOL

Trudeau's star power dimmed after weathering pandemic and Trump

Justin Trudeau, who said on Monday he would resign as Liberal prime minister once the party names a new leader, led Canada for more than nine years before former allies turned against him. Trudeau, 53,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Vice President Kamala Harris certifies her own election loss on Jan. 6: 'A sacred obligation'

Kamala Harris on Monday performed her constitutional role as vice president to preside over the Jan. 6 proceedings to certify her 2024 presidential election loss to President-elect Donald Trump.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Time

History Cautions Against Pardons for Jan. 6 Rioters

After initially prosecuting those who tried to overthrow an election, Presidents Grant and Hayes backed down—with catastrophic results.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: ABC

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks Trump for pardon

The former leader of the Proud Boys -- a group prosecutors say was central to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 -- is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon, according to a letter from his lawyer on Monday.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation

An official says Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau is set to resign as Liberal Party leader, effectively ending nearly a decade in power. The official said that Trudeau will stay on as prime minister until a new party leader is chosen.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: CNN

Congress to certify Trump's election win on January 6 riot anniversary

Members of Congress will meet on Capitol Hill to certify the electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election for the first time since the1, US Capitol attack. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Richmond

Biden signs Social Security bill, giving Spanberger a boost

President Joe Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, co-sponsored by former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-7th, who is likely to tout the bipartisan legislation in her campaign for governor this year.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: i

How Starmer and the EU are turning on Musk

European leaders have united in opposition against Elon Musk just hours after Sir Keir Starmer accused the tech billionaire of spreading "lies and misinformation" on his social media platform.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

Justin Trudeau's star power dimmed after weathering pandemic and Trump

Justin Trudeau, who said on Monday he would resign as Liberal prime minister once the party names a new leader, led Canada for more than nine years before former allies turned against him.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles

China's top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, maintaining a 35-year-long tradition, to quietly advance Beijing's already sizeable influence across the resource-rich continent as Europe's presence wanes and America's wavers.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: ABC

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as leader of Liberal Party

The development comes a month after Canada's deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned suddenly from Trudeau's cabinet.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: BBC

Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian prime minister

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

Nicolas Sarkozy: the legal cases faced by the former French president

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is standing trial over accusations he used Libyan cash to fund his 2007 presidential campaign, one of several legal battles the politician who once bestrode the world stage has faced over the past decade.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: ABC

Here's what to expect when Congress convenes to certify the presidential vote

Congress is gathering for a joint session to certify the results of the 2024 election, the final step before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, after some major changes to security for the ceremony and the law that dictates how it's carried out.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Biden issues 'sweeping ban' on oil, gas drilling ahead of Trump administration: 'Not worth the risks'

FOX Business host Taylor Riggs joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss how the move impacts President Biden's legacy and how it could impact Trump's ability to drill and ultimately bring energy prices down.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Variety

War of Words Between U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Elon Musk Heats Up: 'Starmer is Utterly Despicable'

Kei Starmer has responded to Elon Musk's criticism over the U.K. government's handling of the grooming gang crisis.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

US to ease Syria aid restrictions while keeping sanctions in place, sources say

The decision by the outgoing Biden administration will send a signal of goodwill to Syria's new Islamist rulers.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: AOL

Explainer-The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism

A child sexual abuse scandal that revealed how gangs of mostly Pakistani men had groomed, trafficked and raped young white girls more than a decade ago, has returned to the political agenda in Britain following criticism from Elon Musk.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Analysts say priorities extend beyond anti-ISIL mission and include keeping leverage as Syria's future takes shape.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Russia Loses Five Air Defense Systems Worth $350M in a Day

Russia lost two Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun systems and one OSA air defense system, as well as two S-300 air defense systems, according to Ukraine's military and a wa

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Trudeau may step down amid liberal party turmoil

Justin Trudeau may announce his resignation from the position of head of the Liberal Party, reports the Canadian daily "The Globe and Mail". Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering stepping down as leader of the Liberal Party,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Mandryk: Moe faces the age-old problem of an aging government

Most of us get better with age and experience … or so we convince ourselves. Generally, though, it's how things work in the real world. You gain more experience and knowledge toiling at the same trade,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Joe Biden Thwarts Donald Trump's Plans For Offshore Drilling

President Joe Biden has announced a move to prohibit new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action under Donald Trump.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

U.S. Capitol Police chief opposes pardons for assaults against police

Pardons would send a message that police don't matter, and risk politicizing law enforcement of violent protests, Manger says on eve of the Jan. 6 anniversary.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

'Refuse to bow down': Rick Wilson shares theory on how Trump will destroy himself

President-elect Donald Trump will face resistance every step of the way in his plan to reshape America in his image, just as he did last time, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson told Salon's Chauncey DeVega — and just as important,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Biden is traveling to New Orleans following the French Quarter attack that killed 14 and injured 30

President Joe Biden is taking a message to the grieving families of victims in the deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans: "It takes time. You got to hang on." Biden on Monday will visit the city where an Army veteran drove a truck into revelers in the French Quarter,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Elon Musk Asks if America Should 'Liberate' Britain From Tyranny

Following in the footsteps of his Canada- and Greenland-coveting pal Donald Trump, MAGA billionaire Elon Musk is asking whether the United States should "liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: ITV

PM accuses Musk of 'spreading lies and misinformation' over grooming gangs

Starmer criticised "the poison of the far right" after tech billionaire Elon Musk continued his online attacks on the PM, calling for him to be put in prison. | ITV National News

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel Challenge Biden's Decision to Kill $14.1 Billion Deal

The companies accuse the president, head of steelworkers union and Cleveland-Cliffs CEO of teaming up to block the transaction.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Oregonian

Here's what looms for Multnomah County's fresh Board of Commissioners

From the Burnside Bridge rebuild to budget cuts to deflection, these are some of the biggest tasks facing the new county board.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Ruling party lawmakers gather at presidential residence

Ruling party lawmakers gather at presidential residence Kim Gi-hyeon (C, 1st row) and other lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party gather in front of the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul on Jan.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Atishi breaks down over BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks on her father

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday broke down while addressing a press conference over BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks against her father.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau as Canadian prime minister on the brink of resigning

The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau as Canadian prime minister on the brink of resigning - The leader was once a poster boy for liberalism but is now said to be ready to resign

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Biden bans all future offshore oil and gas drilling

Under the terms of a 2022 climate law, the government must offer at least 60 million acres (24.2 million hectares) of offshore oil and gas leases in any one-year period before it can offer offshore wind leases. Biden, whose decision to approve the huge ...

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau likely to announce resignation, reports say

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation amid increasing pressure from his Liberal party, according to reports.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Incoming Trump administration explores pared down tariff plans - report

President-elect Donald Trump's new administration is looking at tariff plans that are narrower in scope than what was outlined during the 2024 campaign, a Washington Post report said, citing unnamed sources. The plans would focus only on certain critical ...

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Zelensky open to Putin talks if US and EU ensure security

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his readiness to negotiate with Vladimir Putin, provided that the US and Europe ensure security guarantees. During a conversation with American podcaster Lex Fridman,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Nippon, US Steel file suit after Biden administration blocks $15 billion deal

Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's decision to block a proposed nearly $15 billion deal for Nippon to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel..

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

A Jan. 6-style attack is not the only way democracy can fail

The violent attack on the Capitol was just an extension of a legal and political effort to overturn a democratic election.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Justin Trudeau may quit within days, say Canadian media

The pressure has been building for months, with sinking poll numbers for the prime minister's ruling Liberal Party.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Gas tanker 'Mulan' sparks concern in strategic Nordic waters

The Norwegian Coast Guard is monitoring the unusual movements of the gas tanker Mulan, which is registered in Panama. The vessel is circling over the area where cables and gas pipelines connect Denmark,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Predicting 2025's biggest stories in Texas

City leaders stepped down, public schools grappled with budget deficits, restaurants experienced the "Keith Lee effect" and women's sports boomed in 2024 in North Texas. Why it matters: The problems and successes of Dallas-Fort Worth didn't reset the moment the ball dropped and we rang in 2025.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Keir Starmer fires back at Elon Musk and attacks 'lies' over grooming gangs

Those how are spreading lies and misinformation as far and wide as possible are not interested in victims. They're interested in themselves.'

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: BBC

Starmer criticises 'lies and misinformation' over child sexual abuse as he hits back at Musk

The prime minister is expected to explain how he'll expand local access to community diagnostic centres, which offer tests, scans and X-rays, for 12 hours a day, seven days a week. He'll say this can create nearly half a million more appointments a year.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Kindiki angrily slams Gachagua for inciting Mt Kenya residents against Ruto: "Usituletee visirani"

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki expressed his displeasure with Rigathi Gachagua's recent political statements about President William Ruto's administration.

China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles

China's top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, maintaining a 35-year-long tradition, to quietly advance Beijing's already sizeable influence across the resource-rich continent as Europe's presence wanes and America's wavers.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, and Côte d'Ivoire from January 13-18, 2025, as part of China's ongoing diplomatic engagement with Africa. This visit comes at a time when Western attention towards the continent has reportedly waned, particularly in light of conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. The trip aims to strengthen China-Africa relations, focusing on economic partnerships, infrastructure development, and possibly addressing security issues. This diplomatic outreach underscores China's strategy to expand its influence in Africa, where it has been investing heavily in infrastructure projects under initiatives like the Belt and Road. The visit also reflects China's broader geopolitical strategy to counterbalance Western influence and secure resources and markets for its growing economy.

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https://www.reuters.com/world/chinas-top-diplomat-heads-africa-wests-attention-dwindles-2025-01-06/