Hegseth Faces Tough Questions at Defense Secretary Hearing
Pete Hegseth, US Pres.-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday to begin his confirmation hearing, which was repeatedly interrupted by protesters who were removed from the chamber.
Politics
Hegseth Faces Tough Questions at Defense Secretary Hearing
Pete Hegseth, US Pres.-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday to begin his confirmation hearing, which was repeatedly interrupted by protesters who were removed from the chamber.
Science & technology
UK: Starmer Announces Plan to 'Turbocharge' AI
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his intention to make the country a "world leader" in AI on Monday, accepting all recommendations from Matt Clifford's AI Opportunities Action Plan
Environment & Energy
US Supreme Court Allows Honolulu Climate Lawsuit to Proceed
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Monday rejected appeals from fossil fuel companies attempting to dismiss Honolulu's lawsuit related to climate change. The case will proceed in Hawaii state court.
Health
Sierra Leone Declares Health Emergency Over Mpox
Sierra Leone declared a public health emergency on Monday after confirming two patients with cases of Mpox — who are receiving treatment at Freetown's Connaught Hospital — within four days. These are the country's first cases since the WHO declared a global health emergency in 2024.
Money
Spain Plans 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Buyers
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday announced plans to impose a tax of up to 100% on property purchases by non-EU residents, who reportedly bought approximately 27K properties in 2023. The move comes as part of a broader housing affordability initiative in the nation.
Crime & justice
Smith's Final Report Claims Trump Would Have Been Convicted
US Special Counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday released a 137-page report detailing his investigation into Pres.-elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, asserting that prosecutors had sufficient evidence to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial if Trump hadn't won the 2024 election.
Culture
Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopens in Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral, the 12th-century Gothic church in the heart of Paris, reopened over the weekend for the first time since a massive fire destroyed its roof and spire in 2019.
Sports
Saudi Arabia Wins 2034 World Cup Bid
FIFA officially confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup through an online congress vote, marking the first time the country will host soccer's premier tournament.
