Three former Memphis police officers—Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith—are on trial for the second-degree murder of Tyre Nichols, facing state charges after prior federal convictions. Prosecutors argued the officers, fueled by adrenaline, brutally beat Nichols after a traffic stop, failing to render aid despite his severe injuries. The defense countered that Nichols resisted arrest, escalating the situation, and the officers acted in the line of duty. The trial, moved from Shelby County due to extensive media coverage, includes charges of aggravated assault, kidnapping, and official misconduct.
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Following a campaign dominated by US President Trump’s trade tariffs and threats against Canada’s sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party secured a victory, though a majority remains uncertain. Carney decisively rejected Trump’s aggression, vowing Canada would never succumb to US pressure, and emphasized the need for Canadian self-reliance and diversification of international alliances. While the Conservatives conceded defeat, acknowledging a likely minority government, the election results underscore a shift in Canada’s relationship with the US, prioritizing national interests amidst economic challenges. The NDP, meanwhile, faced significant losses, with its leader announcing his resignation.
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At 12:33 p.m., Spain experienced a sudden loss of 15 gigawatts of electricity—60 percent of national consumption—lasting five seconds. This massive power outage destabilized the Spanish grid, causing a disconnect from the European system and a subsequent network collapse at 12:38 p.m., impacting various sectors. The incident, unprecedented in scale, affected transport, hospitals, and payment systems. Investigations are underway by national cybersecurity agencies to determine if a cyberattack was responsible, amid speculation fueled by Spain’s geopolitical stances.
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The last Polish local authority with an anti-LGBT+ resolution, Łańcut county, has repealed its “charter of family rights” to avoid losing €175,600 in EU funding. This follows the withdrawal of over 100 similar resolutions across Poland, primarily due to the threat of losing European Union funds. The repeal is welcomed by LGBT+ activists, though they note the resolutions should never have existed. The resolutions, many passed under the previous national-conservative government, were deemed discriminatory by the EU.
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Four female students, aged 4 to 18, died when a vehicle crashed into the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois. The incident, still under investigation, resulted in multiple injuries, with at least one person airlifted to a hospital. The driver of the vehicle was also hospitalized. Following the tragedy, Ball-Chatham School District canceled in-person classes to support the community’s emotional well-being.
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The Take It Down Act, overwhelmingly approved by Congress, mandates the removal of non-consensual intimate images, including deepfakes, from social media platforms within 48 hours of notification. The bill criminalizes the knowing publication of such images. Supported by both Democrats and Republicans, including Senators Klobuchar and Cruz, the legislation aims to protect victims from online abuse and hold perpetrators accountable. Its passage follows previous legislative attempts, thwarted last year due to objections to unrelated budgetary concerns.
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Satellite imagery and Western officials reveal Russia is rapidly expanding its military near its borders with Finland and other NATO countries, exceeding the expectations of many analysts. This buildup, including the creation of new divisions and infrastructure, is part of a broader plan to increase its army’s size to 1.5 million troops. Experts warn this signals potential preparations for future conflict with NATO, with some suggesting a limited operation against a Baltic state could occur within two to three years after the Ukraine war concludes. Russia’s increased defense spending has fueled a surge in military production, particularly of tanks and artillery.
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The White House is exploring all legal options to expedite deportations, including potentially suspending the writ of habeas corpus for migrants, a measure previously employed by past presidents during national crises. This follows criticism of the administration’s deportation rate, which, while significantly reducing border crossings, has not yet met the ambitious goals set by some conservatives. Press Secretary Leavitt affirmed the administration’s commitment to exploring all legal and constitutional avenues to achieve its deportation objectives. The administration points to a dramatic decrease in border crossings as evidence of its success.
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Despite President Trump and his administration’s assertions of ongoing trade negotiations with China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry firmly denied any such talks. This denial specifically refutes Trump’s claims of a recent phone call with President Xi Jinping and underscores China’s resistance to the significant U.S. tariffs. While U.S. officials remain confident in their position, concerns are growing among American businesses about the potential for severe economic repercussions stemming from the escalating trade conflict.
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