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 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on Thursday, pledging to secure Ukraine’s safety for the next century. His visit culminates in the signing of a "100-Year Partnership" treaty with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, covering critical areas such as defense, energy, science, and trade. This unannounced trip marks Starmer’s first visit to Ukraine as prime minister, following a prior visit in 2023 during his tenure as opposition leader. The war in Ukraine, nearing its third anniversary, has prompted heightened international diplomatic activity, including recent visits from Italy’s defense chief, Germany’s defense minister, and discussions between Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron. Starmer’s trip also comes just days before Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president, a transition that is expected to shift American support for Ukraine. Trump has indicated a desire to reduce U.S. aid and encourage Europe to take on more responsibility. Reinforc...

 A 34-year-old woman from Australia’s Sunshine Coast has been charged with poisoning a one-year-old girl and allegedly exploiting videos of the child’s suffering to gain followers and solicit donations, according to Queensland Police. Authorities claim the woman administered unauthorized prescription and pharmacy medications to the infant, who was known to her, without medical approval. "It is further alleged that she disregarded medical advice and went to significant lengths to acquire unauthorized medicines, including repurposing outdated medications intended for another individual in her household," the police statement read. The alleged poisoning occurred between August 6 and October 15, 2024, during which time the child endured significant distress and pain. Medical staff at a hospital where the child was treated raised concerns and alerted detectives, leading to an investigation. Police also allege the woman filmed and posted videos of the child’s suffering online. The ...

 Three lawyers who represented the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny were convicted of extremist activities and sentenced to prison by a Russian court on Friday. The lawyers—Igor Sergunin, Alexei Liptser, and Vadim Kobzev—received sentences ranging from three-and-a-half to five-and-a-half years in a penal colony following a closed trial in the Vladimir region, east of Moscow. The lawyers were arrested in October 2023 and added to Russia's official list of "terrorists and extremists" in November of the same year. Human rights groups have condemned the trial and convictions, arguing that targeting lawyers defending political dissidents marks a troubling escalation in the suppression of dissent under President Vladimir Putin. “This is a blatant violation of fundamental legal principles,” stated Pervy Otdel, a legal advocacy group. “Lawyers are not accomplices of their clients; they provide a defense, a right enshrined in the Russian constitution.” Navalny, a prom...

  A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to seven years, following convictions on corruption charges. The ruling was delivered on Friday, adding to the legal challenges faced by Khan, who is already incarcerated. The charges stem from allegations that the couple accepted a gift of land from real estate tycoon Malik Riaz in exchange for laundered funds. Prosecutors contend that Riaz used the laundered money—amounting to £190 million ($240 million) returned to Pakistan by British authorities in 2022—to pay fines imposed in a separate case. The funds, which should have been deposited into Pakistan’s national treasury, were allegedly misused with Khan's approval while he was in office. Khan has consistently denied any wrongdoing, labeling the charges as politically motivated efforts by his rivals to block his return to power. Since his removal through a parliamentary no-confidence vote in April 2022, Khan has fa...

Elon Musk has been sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over his acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X. The SEC alleges that Musk failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in early 2022, allowing him to underpay by at least $150 million for shares he bought after surpassing a 5% ownership threshold. Musk began purchasing Twitter shares in early 2022 and, by March, owned more than 5% of the company's stock. According to the SEC, Musk was legally required to disclose this ownership but delayed doing so until April 4, 11 days past the deadline. The lawsuit claims this delay gave Musk an unfair financial advantage during his subsequent acquisition of Twitter in October 2022. Musk's attorney, Alex Spiro, dismissed the lawsuit as baseless, describing it as a “sham” and an indication that the SEC lacks a substantial case. "This lawsuit is an admission by the SEC that they cannot bring an actual case since Mr. Musk has done no...

In a tragic incident on the Batati/Lanle Road in Niger State, eight farmers lost their lives in a fatal collision. The accident, which occurred around 8 pm on Monday, involved a Toyota Corolla and a tanker trailer in a devastating head-on crash. Reports indicate that the Toyota Corolla, reportedly speeding and attempting to overtake another vehicle, collided with an oncoming tanker destined for Lagos to load fuel. The victims, identified as farmers who had relocated from Niger Zone B to Dasu village in Lavun Local Government Area due to insecurity, were tragically crushed beyond recognition in the collision. Witnesses described the scene as horrifying, with bodies of the victims, men of varying ages, completely mangled. An anonymous eyewitness recounted, "It was a terrible sight. The bodies were beyond recognition. Road Safety must intensify efforts to curb overspeeding and reckless overtaking on our roads." Mohammed Sanusi, Assistant Commander of the Road Transport Employers...

In a closely watched vote on Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a measure to restrict transgender students from competing on women’s sports teams. The legislation, known as H.R. 28, was approved by a 218-206 margin, with two Democrats joining Republicans and one voting present. A cornerstone of the GOP's education agenda, the bill seeks to ban transgender women from participating in sports teams that align with their gender identity. It also amends Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education, to define sex strictly based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth. While the bill allows transgender students to train or practice with women's teams, it bars them from competition. President-elect Donald Trump, who highlighted transgender rights and inclusion as key campaign issues, has endorsed the legislation, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate. For many Republicans, the bill is a strategic move to put pressure on Democ...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested for questioning on Wednesday, marking a dramatic turn in a prolonged political saga that erupted after his unexpected martial law decree last month. Yoon departed his residential compound with investigators in a motorcade, a historic first for a sitting South Korean president. He faces multiple criminal investigations tied to his brief declaration of martial law, including accusations of leading an insurrection—a charge that could lead to life imprisonment or even the death penalty. As of Wednesday evening, Yoon had declined to answer investigators' questions or allow the sessions to be recorded, according to an official from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO). Yoon was transferred from the CIO headquarters to a nearby detention center, where he is being held in solitary confinement for safety reasons, the facility told CNN. The embattled president had been holed up in his fortified residence for we...

Pete Hegseth seems tailor-made for Donald Trump’s vision of a Secretary of Defense, despite his likely disqualification under any conventional presidency. The former Fox News anchor faced one of the most contentious Cabinet confirmation hearings in recent memory on Tuesday, clashing with Democrats throughout. In doing so, Hegseth set a precedent for handling similar hearings, notably for Trump’s backup Attorney General pick, Pam Bondi, whose hearing is set for Wednesday. By Tuesday evening, Joni Ernst, the Republican senator from Iowa who had initially voiced doubts about Hegseth, declared her support for his confirmation, marking a win for Trump. A Shaky Grasp on Key Issues On substance, Hegseth struggled. He appeared uninformed on East Asia's geopolitics, a critical global hotspot, had no clear plan for ending the war in Ukraine, and offered little on Middle Eastern threats to U.S. security. Moreover, Hegseth stoked concerns about Trump's potential overreach. He evaded questi...

Having grown up in the West African nation of Benin, two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou immigrated to the U.S. in 1990, chasing his dreams of an acting career. However, his journey was marked by an emotional void he couldn’t ignore. “I felt a tremendous void, one rooted in the lack of knowledge about who we are—our history, ancestral roots, and culture,” Hounsou told CNN. “I experienced a profound disconnect with African Americans.” This realization deepened when Hounsou landed the lead role in Steven Spielberg’s 1997 film Amistad , which tells the harrowing story of the slave trade. The film’s research opened his eyes to the severed ties between Afro-descendants and their heritage. “As I delved into research for Amistad , I became acutely aware of the disconnect Afro-descendants have from their roots and culture,” Hounsou explained. Throughout his 30-year career, Hounsou faced the harsh realities of systemic racism, a legacy of slavery that he encountered firsthand in H...

In a surprising turn of events, former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration next week, her office confirmed on Tuesday without offering a reason for the decision. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,” read a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama. This move marks a significant departure from the usual protocol, where former presidents and their spouses typically attend the ceremony. Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush have confirmed their attendance, as have Bill and Hillary Clinton, according to sources close to CNN. Michelle Obama’s absence extends beyond this event. She also did not attend a recent memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter, opting to remain in Hawaii. Barack Obama attended the service at the National Cathedral in Washington, where he was seen engaging in conversati...

This week, the United States formally accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing genocide, marking the second such declaration in two decades in this troubled Northeast African nation. The country remains ensnared in a brutal civil conflict that has left thousands dead and millions facing a dire humanitarian crisis. The Path to Genocide: A Nation's Tragic Descent For the past 20 months, Sudan has been torn apart by a power struggle between two of its most influential generals: Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, head of the paramilitary RSF. Once allies in the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in 2019 and a subsequent coup in 2021, the two generals are now locked in a vicious battle for control of Sudan. The RSF, now believed to control much of the country's western and central regions, including the conflict-ravaged Darfur and parts of Khartoum, has been at the center of t...

In a disturbing turn of events, an Austrian woman has been kidnapped by gunmen in Agadez, Niger, according to local residents and the Austrian foreign ministry. This marks the first known kidnapping of a European citizen in Niger since the military junta assumed power in 2023. The Austrian foreign ministry reported that its embassy in Algeria, which oversees diplomatic affairs in Niger, was alerted to the kidnapping and is currently coordinating with regional authorities. The abducted woman has been identified as Eva Gretzmacher, an aid worker who has resided in Agadez for over two decades. Gretzmacher is renowned for her extensive social work in the region. In 2010, she founded a skills center that spearheaded numerous initiatives in education, women’s empowerment, ecology, culture, and art. Her contributions have been pivotal in advancing local education programs and supporting non-governmental organizations across various sectors. Despite the prominence of her work, no group has cla...

As the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump approaches, tensions between Ukraine and Russia have reached new heights, with both nations launching significant drone and missile attacks in a bid to gain the upper hand. Trump has vowed to swiftly end the ongoing conflict, though specifics on his strategy remain sparse, casting uncertainty over a war now entering its fourth year. The ambiguity surrounding his approach has left many wondering how his administration will influence the situation. On Monday night through Tuesday, Kyiv executed what it described as its most extensive offensive to date. Ukrainian and Russian officials reported that the assault penetrated deep into Russian territory using drones and missiles, including six U.S.-made long-range ATACMS ballistic missiles. Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden had authorized Ukraine's use of these longer-range missiles to strike within Russia last November, a move Moscow considers a significant escalation. In response, ...

  President-elect Donald Trump speaks to members of the media during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago  on January 7 in Palm Beach, Florida. Key Facts Cannon  refused  to extend an earlier  order  she issued that blocked the Justice Department from releasing Smith’s final report, which is set to expire at midnight Monday. Smith—who has already resigned from the DOJ—has drafted a  final report  on his investigations into Trump, with one volume on his case against Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election, and one volume on the separate case regarding Trump’s alleged withholding of White House documents. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals  ruled  last week the report can be released, but Cannon’s earlier order said the ruling shouldn’t be released until three days after the appeals court order, and the 11th Circuit kept that provision in place. Attorney General Merrick Garland has previously  said  he only intends to publicly ...

  Donald Trump, Jr., son of former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump,  speaks at a campaign rally in Sanford, North Carolina, on Nov. 3, 2024   Donald Trump Jr. tweeted Monday that he joined prediction-based market Kalshi—which allows people to bet on future events like election results and presidential actions—as a strategic adviser, lauding the betting platform for what he suggested has a better sense of political trends than traditional media. Key Facts Trump Jr. claimed in a  post on X , formerly known as Twitter, that he and his family used Kalshi on election night “to know we won hours ahead of the fake news media,” adding he “immediately knew I had to contribute to their mission.” Kalshi said in a  post on X  confirming Trump Jr.’s role that his use of the market to determine election results before the media “proved what we’ve always believed - prediction markets are the fastest, most powerful way to uncover truth.” Ahe...

  President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris discuss AI in 2023. Nvidia blasted the Biden administration and hyped President-elect Donald Trump in a Monday  press release  reacting to more export restrictions targeting Nvidia’s highly sought-after artificial intelligence chips, a criticism coinciding with a rare down stretch on Wall Street for Nvidia—and mounting Silicon Valley support for Trump. Key Facts President Joe Biden  announced  Monday a framework to govern the transfer of AI technology most famously designed by Nvidia to cap AI chip sales abroad at both the country and company levels, a move which the White House characterized as an effort to keep away the advanced AI systems out of the hands of “countries of concern” as Biden has  voiced  concern about China’s use of American-made AI  throughout  his presidency. The potential for limited exports poses a potential headache for Nvidia, as China, Singapore and Taiwan  a...