During a G7 meeting, the United States proposed imposing increased tariffs on China and India due to their continued purchases of Russian oil. Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato expressed that Japan would not support this action due to its commitment to WTO guidelines. Japan imports a small amount of oil from Russia and considers the Sakhalin-2 project a key LNG supplier, which is not subject to sanctions. G7 representatives are currently formulating a new sanctions package, aiming to finalize it within the next two weeks.
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Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced her intention to investigate and target “hate speech,” sparking immediate backlash from MAGA figures and conservative influencers. This stance directly contradicted Kirk’s own previously stated views, where he asserted that “hate speech” does not legally exist in America and is protected by the First Amendment. Prominent conservatives like Erick Erickson and Matt Walsh condemned Bondi’s position, with various online personalities voicing disapproval and calling for other crackdowns. Bondi’s comments were made amid broader discussions about free speech following Kirk’s death, despite the unknown motives of the alleged killer, and were also accompanied by a reinforcement of the message with an X post.
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In a recent ruling, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was ordered to pay R$1 million for “racist” remarks made in 2021. The comments, made during a live stream, targeted a Black supporter’s hair, which Bolsonaro described as a “breeding ground for cockroaches.” Despite his defense arguing a lack of racial intent, the court deemed the remarks as “recreational racism,” emphasizing the harm inflicted on the dignity of Black people. This conviction, stemming from a case filed by public prosecutors, is separate from the 27-year prison sentence Bolsonaro received for allegedly leading an attempted coup.
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Following the killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, 71-year-old George Zinn was arrested for obstructing justice after falsely confessing to the crime, allegedly hoping to draw attention away from the actual killer. Police also discovered images of child sexual abuse on Zinn’s phone, leading to additional charges of sexual exploitation of minors. The actual suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was apprehended after a manhunt and has been charged with capital murder. Robinson allegedly referenced Zinn’s detention in messages sent after the killing, indicating his awareness of the initial false confession.
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During a White House press conference, President Trump sharply criticized an Australian reporter who inquired about his personal wealth accumulation while in office. The journalist from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation asked whether it was appropriate for the President to engage in so much business activity. Trump responded by defending his family’s business management and then accused the reporter of negatively impacting Australia’s relationship with the United States. Reports from Forbes and The Wall Street Journal indicate significant increases in Trump’s net worth, partly attributed to ventures like cryptocurrencies and memecoins, including the World Liberty Financial token.
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During a discussion in the Oval Office, former President Trump stated he would not object to the removal of LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flags from Washington, D.C., even considering them as potential symbols of domestic terrorism. Trump made the statement after a reporter suggested the flags could represent “transtifa.” This conversation echoed recent right-wing narratives. The Progress Pride flag, representing visibility and belonging for the LGBTQ+ community, has become a widely recognized symbol.
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President Donald Trump signed an order deploying the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, aiming to combat crime in the city, mirroring his approach in Washington, D.C. The deployment, which will involve a special task force with various federal agencies, was announced with Republican Governor Bill Lee present, although details on the timing and specifics of the enforcement efforts were not immediately available. Despite recent reports of crime decreases in Memphis, the White House cited the city’s higher-than-average crime rate as justification for the intervention. While Memphis’s Democratic mayor expressed opposition to the deployment, Trump indicated a willingness to send troops to other cities, including Chicago, regardless of local support.
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Federal health officials are now targeting telehealth companies that promote unofficial versions of prescription drugs, including popular weight loss medications. The FDA issued over 100 letters to various drugmakers and online prescribing companies, like Hims & Hers, warning them to remove “false and misleading” promotional statements from their websites. Specifically, the agency took issue with claims that compounded products contain “the same active ingredient” as FDA-approved drugs. Furthermore, the FDA also addressed misleading advertising from manufacturers of GLP-1 drugs, including an infomercial featuring Oprah Winfrey.
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During a recent forum sponsored by Beijing at the UN, China’s ambassador to the United Nations, Fu Cong, criticized unnamed countries for hindering developing nations and undermining global institutions. These comments seemed directed at the United States and its recent actions, such as withdrawing from international agreements and weakening alliances. The forum, titled “Vision China,” focused on the importance of multilateralism and peacebuilding in the 21st century, coinciding with the gathering of global leaders at the UN General Assembly. This event followed a significant show of force and nationalist pride earlier in Beijing, where leaders from multiple nations attended events hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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