Thu, January 9, 2025

by: Reuters

Jimmy Carter funeral: Biden, grandson Jason Carter deliver eulogies

Family, friends and former political colleagues of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, including current President Joe Biden, spoke on Thursday at his state funeral in Washington.

by: ABC

Attorney General Merrick Garland informs Congress special counsel Jack Smith's Trump probes have concluded

Attorney General Merrick Garland informed Congress in a letter Wednesday that special counsel Jack Smith has concluded his investigations into Donald Trump.

by: ABC

Attorney General Merrick Garland informs Congress special counsel's Donald Trump investigation has concluded

Attorney General Merrick Garland informed Congress in a letter Wednesday special counsel Jack Smith has concluded his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump.

by: Vox

The madman theory of Trump and tariffs

Trump may well be applying the madman theory to trade negotiations as well, with his mega-tariffs serving as his nuclear threat. If so, he'd see his reputation for belligerent unpredictability as an asset — which explains why he'd hotly push back on any reports that he's actually backing down.

by: Reuters

Italy's Meloni defends Musk's political comments amid Starlink talks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Elon Musk's growing involvement in politics on Thursday and said she had never discussed with him a potential deal to supply secure communications to Italy.

by: Firstpost

Focus on Pierre Poilievre as Canada searches for Trudeau's replacement

With PM Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation and an election likely soon, attention turns to Canada's next leader. In this race, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre emerges as the frontrunner,

by: MSN

Garland tells Congress he plans to make Jack Smith report on Trump cases available once courts allow

Attorney General Merrick Garland told Congress he plans to make special counsel Jack Smith's report on the cases against Donald Trump available to committee leaders and, ultimately, the public, once courts allow,

by: MSN

How Trump 'vastly expanded his power' in 'two short months' since election victory

President-elect Donald Trump is still a week and a half away from returning to the White House, but he has been in the headlines a lot more than outgoing President Joe Biden. And elements of his forthcoming second presidency,

by: MSN

Ministers looking at 'pipeline of schemes' to run HS2 north of Birmingham

MPs heard the Conservatives 'mothballed' part of the scheme after scrapping plans to build a high-speed line between Birmingham and Manchester.

by: MSN

Musk Admits His DOGE Pledge to Save $2 Trillion Probably Isn't Going to Happen

Elon Musk on Wednesday backtracked on his goal to cut $2 trillion from the U.S. budget in his role as the co-head of DOGE, Donald Trump's proposed new advisory body which aims to slash waste and regulations to lower taxes.

by: MSN

Plan to sanction people smuggling gangs is a bold and novel departure - but can the government make it bite?

So can you stop people smugglers by lumbering them with sanctions? That is the government's latest idea, and it is bold and innovative.

by: Reuters

Viktor Orban's challenger sees strong EU, NATO ties, 'pragmatic' approach to Russia

Peter Magyar, the opposition challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, told Reuters he would keep Hungary firmly anchored in the European Union and NATO if he wins elections due in early 2026 and would strive for "pragmatic relations" with Russia.

by: MSN

Dems bash Meta for scrapping fact-checks: 'Genuflecting to Donald Trump'

House Democrats are hammering Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, after the company announced the platform-wide end of its fact-checking program. The lawmakers said the shift is part of a larger trend across tech and media companies to curry favor from President-elect Trump,

by: MSN

Scoop: Trump previews 100 executive orders, including immigration crackdown

President-elect Trump and top advisers previewed ambitious plans for 100 executive orders during a meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday night, Axios has learned. Why it matters: While Congress debates the next moves on their own aggressive legislative plans,

by: MSN

As Maduro inauguration looms, Venezuela opposition plan street protests

Venezuelan opposition parties and their supporters are set to hold protests around the country on Thursday in an eleventh-hour effort to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, one day before he is due to be sworn in for his third six-year term.

by: MSN

Rogan suggests Trump should take over Mexico after Canada and make it 'safe'

Podcaster Joe Rogan suggested that America may as well take over Mexico if so many of its people are immigrating illegally, bringing safety to both countries.

by: Politico

Ciattarelli dark money comes to light

Three years ago, Jack Ciattarelli's closest allies set up a 501 (c)4 called Fixing New Jersey. It didn't make much news and ran a handful of online ads. And its source of funding was not disclosed.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's Starlink deal with Italy raises security concerns

Reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in advanced negotiations with the Italian government over the provision of internet and telecommunications via its Starlink system have raised security and competition concerns.

by: MSN

Pope asks aide to deliver his annual foreign policy address, tells ambassadors he's battling a cold

Pope Francis told ambassadors accredited to the Holy See on Thursday that he wasn't up to delivering his annual foreign policy speech and asked an aide to deliver it instead. A congested-sounding Francis began the speech,

by: MSN

US tariffs: the untold upside and how Trump could get it right

President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plans have reignited one of the most controversial economic debates. His proposal includes broad import duties of 10% across the board and up to 60% on Chinese goods,

by: MSN

Lammy laughs off Trump's threat to seize Greenland and Panama Canal

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has refused to condemn Donald Trump's threat to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal.

by: MSN

Government increasingly treating the law as a suggestion

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by: MSN

Poland to hold presidential vote on May 18, government agenda at stake

Poland will hold the first round of a presidential election on May 18, the parliament speaker said on Wednesday, setting the scene for a vote that will be crucial for the pro-European government's hopes of implementing its agenda.

by: MSN

The need for social care reform is 'bleedin' obvious' and Government must announce plans in 2025, Dilnot urges

Sir Keir Starmer must have the political courage to make a decision on funding for social care reform, an expert said, branding it "completely unnecessary" for the Government to wait three years for more recommendations.

by: MSN

Ramping up criticism of Israel, Pope calls situation in Gaza 'shameful'

Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticisms of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave "very serious and shameful". In a yearly address to diplomats delivered on his behalf by an aide,

by: Politico

Jimmy Carter's final accord

HAIL AND FAREWELL — For a fleeting moment today, official Washington's muscle memory will override its fast-twitch, knee-jerk partisanship as a distinctly American tableau plays out for former President JIMMY CARTER's funeral.

by: Reuters

Meet the influencer who has Musk's ear on Germany's far-right

On his public journey to embracing Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), Elon Musk has frequently amplified the online content of one young supporter of the party - climate change and COVID-19 lockdown sceptic Naomi Seibt.

by: MSN

Commentary: Trump's targeted tariff proposals are already a notable success

Since his election, President-elect Donald Trump has outlined targeted tariff proposals aimed at addressing pressing international issues. The most successful relates to Canada and Mexico's responsibility for illegal immigration.

by: MSN

Closer defence ties pledged as PLA joint staff chief Liu Zhenli visits Malaysia

Malaysian prime minister hails 'strong' China ties in talks with Liu, as defence minister urges dialogue to manage South China Sea issues The People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s chief of joint staff, Liu Zhenli,

by: MSN

2019: Trump blames California's Newsom and Pelosi for wildfires

2019: Donald Trump has blamed California governor Gavin Newsom for the wildfires currently devastating the state.

by: MSN

Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring all five living presidents together in Washington, D.C.

Supporters and friends of President Jimmy Carter and five living U.S. presidents will attend his funeral Thursday at Washington, D.C.'s National Cathedral.

by: MSN

Envoy says sloppy American defence firms 'bigger risk' to US security than China

US envoy to Japan Rahm Emanuel said contractors prioritising stock buy-backs over timely arms deliveries could harm national security American defence companies are hurting the nation's security interests by prioritising share buy-backs over delivering weapons to the US military and its allies,

by: MSN

BJP may announce 300 units free power, Ladli Behna-like scheme for Delhi: Sources

All eyes will be on the proposed Ladli Behna-like scheme as the BJP's recent victories in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh were powered by cash handout policies for women.

by: MSN

'Obamacare' hits record enrolment, but under Trump 2.0, the future is uncertain

While Democrats celebrate the programme's success, Republicans remain critical, as its future remains uncertain with Trump promising changes without a clear plan A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act,

by: MSN

Demonstration against possible far-right government in Austria

Dozens of organizations representing civil society plan to protest in Vienna on Thursday against a possible government led by the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). In a call for demonstrators to take to the streets,

by: MSN

Northern Territory residents 'not happy' with Albanese and Labor: Jacinta Price

People in the Northern Territory are "not happy" with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Labor government, claims Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Price.

by: MSN

Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi, seeks inclusion of Jats in OBC list

Arvind Kejriwal accused the centre of betraying the Jat community in Delhi in the past decade and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include the Jat community in the OBC list for reservations in education and jobs.

by: MSN

State funeral for former president Carter to take place in Washington

A state funeral for former US president Jimmy Carter will take place in Washington on Thursday from 1500 GMT. In addition to incumbent Joe Biden, US President-elect Donald Trump and predecessors Barack Obama,

by: MSN

Canada Suddenly Has No Leader, and No Plan, for a Trump Trade Fight

The united front that Canada presented in President-elect Donald Trump's first term is fractured and distracted after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation.

by: Reuters

US Supreme Court Justice Alito spoke to Trump on Tuesday

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he spoke to Donald Trump by phone on Tuesday to recommend a former law clerk for a job in a government position, adding he and Trump did not discuss the U.

by: MSN

Myanmar on path of Bangladesh and Syria...losing its cities to rebels daily, a new country to come up near India?

Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia, is facing a severe crisis as it spirals into a full-blown civil war. The situation mirrors past conflicts in places such as Bangladesh and Syria, with fears of the possible emergence of a new nation.

by: MSN

Instagram and Threads will recommend political content now, says Adam Mosseri

We're going to be adding political content to recommendations," Mosseri stated, signalling a departure from his 2023 vision of creating "a less angry place for conversati

by: MSN

Qatar Condemns Israel's Alleged Historic Maps Publication

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the recent publication of alleged historic maps of Israel by official accounts linked to the Israeli occupation government. These maps reportedly include not only parts of the occupied Palestinian territories but also Jordan,

by: MSN

Venezuela braces for crunch anti-Maduro protests

Opponents of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro will take to the streets Thursday, in a last-ditch bid to prevent him from being sworn in for a highly controversial third term as president. Ruling party loyalists have also taken to the streets in a blunt warning to their opponents.

by: Indiatimes

Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi over Jat reservation

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah promised to add Delhi's "Jat" to the OBC community if won the election but failed to do. He also claimed that the Rajasthan's Jat received the OBC benefits but not the Delhi's Jat.

by: MSN

Not a single penny from sewage fines goes to clean up rivers

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by: MSN

'Win for free speech and common sense': TV host welcomes Meta scrapping fact checkers

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio has welcomed Mark Zuckerberg scrapping Meta's fact checkers in America, stating the decision as a win for free speech and common sense.

by: ABC

'He is the blame for this': Trump points finger at Newsom for wildfires with disputed evidence

"He is the blame for this," Trump wrote about Newsom on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, but Newsom's office called that "fiction."

Italy's Meloni defends Musk's political comments amid Starlink talks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Elon Musk's growing involvement in politics on Thursday and said she had never discussed with him a potential deal to supply secure communications to Italy.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated on January 9, 2025, that she has not discussed a deal with Elon Musk regarding the use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service in Italy. This clarification came after Musk announced that Starlink would be available in Italy, leading to speculation about potential agreements. Meloni emphasized that no formal talks or agreements have taken place between her government and Musk or SpaceX concerning Starlink's operations in Italy. However, she expressed interest in exploring how Starlink could benefit Italy, particularly in enhancing connectivity in remote and underserved areas.

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