Two deceased males were discovered in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane following its arrival at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from New York City. The bodies, found during a post-flight inspection, were significantly decomposed, and their identities remain unknown. Authorities are investigating how the individuals accessed the aircraft, with the incident prompting renewed concerns about airport security following similar recent occurrences. The National Transportation Safety Board is not investigating as the flight crew and aircraft operation were not involved.
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Erik Jensen, chairman of Greenland’s Siumut party, denied planned meetings with Donald Trump Jr. during the latter’s visit, reiterating Greenland’s non-negotiable sovereignty. Trump Jr.’s visit, though described as private and for podcast content, follows President-elect Trump’s renewed assertions of wanting to acquire Greenland. Greenland’s government confirmed no official meetings were scheduled, emphasizing the trip’s private nature. This visit, the first by a Trump family member, represents a potential escalation in efforts to influence Greenland.
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A 22-year-old Spanish woman, Blanca Ojanguren Garcia, died Friday after being gored by an elephant while bathing it at a Koh Yao Elephant Care center in Thailand. The incident occurred during a tourist activity popular in the country, which also faces a dwindling wild elephant population and a rising captive elephant population used for tourism. Police are investigating the incident, and the elephant sanctuary and Spanish embassy have been contacted for comment. The tragedy underscores concerns about the risks of close human-elephant interaction within the Thai tourism industry.
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France’s National Front (later National Rally), passed away at age 96. A prominent figure in French far-right politics for decades, his nationalist and anti-immigration views, often resulting in convictions for hate speech, significantly shaped the country’s populist movement. Despite being estranged from his daughter, Marine Le Pen, his legacy continues to influence French politics. His death comes as Marine faces her own legal challenges. Le Pen’s career, marked by charisma and controversy, left an enduring impact on the far-right.
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Despite their recent closeness, President-elect Trump’s relationship with Elon Musk is reportedly strained, according to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman. Trump privately expresses annoyance with Musk’s frequent presence and aggressive interactions, though Musk’s substantial financial contributions to the campaign afford him considerable leeway. Haberman predicts a shift in their dynamic once Trump assumes office, with Musk’s influence diminishing, although Trump is unlikely to completely sever ties. This tension is further underscored by anonymous sources citing Trump’s displeasure with Musk’s actions and pronouncements.
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The UN’s announcement that Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, including 31 women, is deeply disturbing. The sheer number of executions is staggering, highlighting a brutal disregard for human life under the current regime. The fact that this figure includes dozens of women further underscores the severity of the situation and raises serious concerns about the systematic nature of these actions.
The report indicates that most executions were for drug-related offenses. However, the inclusion of political dissidents and individuals connected to the 2022 protests amongst the victims suggests a broader pattern of repression targeting those who challenge the government. This casts doubt on the official justifications provided for these executions, raising the possibility that many were politically motivated.… Continue reading
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