President-elect Trump refused to rule out military action to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, deeming both vital to U.S. national security, a departure from decades of established policy. His comments followed a private visit to Greenland by his son, Donald Trump Jr., despite the Greenlandic government’s assertion that the visit was unofficial. Trump also vowed to overturn President Biden’s recent offshore drilling ban upon assuming office, alleging interference in the transition process. Additionally, he expressed intentions to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released video of a captured Hamas terrorist detailing the group’s exploitation of Gaza hospitals. This terrorist confessed to using hospitals for command centers, weapon storage (including anti-tank missiles, grenades, and small arms), and personnel safety, believing them to be immune from Israeli strikes. Hamas launched attacks from these medical facilities. The footage provides evidence of Hamas’s deliberate misuse of protected spaces during their recent attacks.
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During a recent interview, President Zelensky revealed that Belarusian President Lukashenko called to apologize for missile launches from Belarusian territory, claiming that Russian President Putin was responsible. Lukashenko reportedly stated, “It’s not me, it’s Putin,” according to Zelensky. Zelensky expressed frustration with the international community’s inability to hold Lukashenko accountable for his actions. He firmly stated that forgiveness for Russia’s actions is impossible.
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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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