Americas

UPDATED: American Airlines jet and helicopter collide, crash into Washington’s Potomac River

A commercial plane and a military helicopter collided midair near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. Both of the aircraft — an American Eagle jet and Army Black Hawk…

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‘Ready to defend’: EU hardens line on Greenland as Trump doubles down threat

The EU is toughening its stance against Donald Trump’s renewed claim over Greenland, warning against any attempt to seize the territory by force. "I think we're going to have it,"…

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Trump order set to halt supply of HIV, malaria drugs to poor countries, sources say

The Trump administration has halted the supply of lifesaving drugs for HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and essential medical supplies for newborns in countries receiving USAID support, according to a memo obtained…

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to Reveal 2025 Doomsday Clock Time

Today, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will unveil the 2025 setting of the Doomsday Clock at 10:00 a.m. EST (1500 GMT). The clock serves as a symbolic measure of…

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Google Maps Shows ‘Gulf Of America’ To Americans, But ‘Gulf Of Mexico’ To Mexicans

Google Maps will soon show the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America" for users within the United States. The change follows a recent executive order by US President…

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How the CIA director helps the US navigate a world of spies, threats and geopolitical turbulence

By Matthew Clary, Senior Lecturer in Political Science, Auburn University Today, the United States is navigating an increasingly unsettled world. The positions advising the president on national security are as…

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How Christian nationalism played a role in incorporating the phrase ‘so help me God’ in the presidential oath of office

David B. Parker, Professor of History, Kennesaw State University On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute…

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Trump orders release of last JFK, RFK, King assassination files

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday declassifying files on the 1960s assassinations of president John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin…

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Pentagon sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern US border with Mexico

The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border. The United States Department of Defence has begun the process of deploying more manpower to secure…

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Trump threatens Russia, others with tariffs if Ukraine deal not reached

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine,…

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Marco Rubio reveals US foreign policy action plan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his tenure as the top U.S. diplomat by pledging to keep his department at the heart of U.S. foreign policymaking and execute what he…

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‘Be serious’, says Panama president on Trump ‘invasion’ question

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino responded "be serious, be serious" on Wednesday when asked in Davos whether he was concerned the U.S. would invade after President Donald Trump said he…

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Colombia to declare state of emergency after rebel violence

A surge in guerrilla violence in northeastern Colombia that left over 100 people dead and displaced nearly 20,000 others has forced authorities to announce a state of emergency. President Gustavo…

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Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine. Trump gave no details…

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Trump stirs tariff pot with fresh threats on EU, Feb 1 China deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent…

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US exit from the World Health Organization hits hard

The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises.…

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UPDATED: Trump launches sweeping border crackdown, mass deportation push

President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off his sweeping immigration crackdown, tasking the U.S. military with aiding border security, issuing a broad ban on asylum and taking steps to restrict…

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Trump pledges to save America from decline, vows swift border crackdown

Donald Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline after he was sworn in as president on Monday, prioritizing a crackdown on illegal…

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Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval

Donald Trump will be sworn in as U.S. president on Monday, ushering in another turbulent four-year term with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants,…

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German ambassador warns of Trump plan to redefine constitutional order, document shows

Germany's ambassador to the United States has warned that the incoming Trump administration will rob U.S. law enforcement and the media of their independence and hand big tech companies "co-governing…

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Italy’s Meloni to attend Trump inauguration

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington on Monday. Meloni will be one of the highest-profile European politicians to attend the event. Trump…

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Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency

On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president, telling supporters that…

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What happens on Trump’s Inauguration Day?

Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Jan. 20, ushering in his second term in office and capping one of the most astounding political…

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Michelle Obama To Skip Trump Inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders…

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Coca-Cola Toasts Incoming U.S. President with Custom Inauguration Bottle

The Coca-Cola Company has once again marked a historic U.S. presidential inauguration by unveiling a custom, limited-edition 8-ounce glass bottle to celebrate the nation's 47th President. This longstanding tradition, which…

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Biden’s farewell address that also served as a warning to the country

With only days left in the White House, President Joe Biden was saving a few surprises for his farewell address Wednesday evening. Instead of simply summing up his term in…

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Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration

Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend Donald Trump's inauguration next week, NBC news reported, further highlighting the tech moguls' efforts to develop closer ties with the…

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Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe winds return

Firefighters raced to contain the frontiers of two Los Angeles wildfires that burned for the sixth straight day on Sunday, taking advantage of a brief respite in hazardous conditions before…

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U.S. Military Missile Arsenal Under Strain Amid Global Conflicts and Aging Infrastructure

As global tensions rise, the U.S. military's missile arsenal is facing unprecedented strain, raising concerns about national security and long-term readiness. Increasing demands from international conflicts, coupled with aging infrastructure…

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Unconditional discharge for Trump in hush-money case sentencing

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will not go to jail or face any other punishment for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, a judge ruled…

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UPDATED: US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro as he is sworn in for third term

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose nearly 12 years in office have been marked by deep economic and social crisis, was sworn in for a third term on Friday, despite a…

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WMO confirms 2024 was hottest year on record

The year 2024 was the hottest on record, a spokesperson for the World Meteorological Organisation said ahead of the release later on Friday of a comprehensive report incorporating the findings…

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Liberal Party of Canadian PM Trudeau to choose new leader on March 9

Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party said late on Thursday it will choose a new leader on March 9 ahead of the 2025 elections for which polls show…

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Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said a meeting was being set up between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Republican offered no timeline for talks between the two leaders.…

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US says it has no plans to increase military presence in Greenland

The United States has no current plans to increase its military presence in Greenland, the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen said on Thursday, after President-elect Donald Trump expressed renewed interest in…

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Greenland important for the US, says Trump’s pick for national security adviser

Greenland is important for the United States' national security, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz said, following comments by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.…

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Mexican America or the 51st State? Mexican and Canadian Leaders Reject Trump’s Bold Proposals

In a week marked by geopolitical surprises, leaders of Canada and Mexico responded firmly to provocative proposals from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who floated ideas ranging from renaming the Gulf…

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Biden cancels Italy trip due to California wildfires

U.S. President Joe Biden canceled an upcoming trip to Italy due to the wildfires in California, the White House said on Wednesday, adding that he wanted to focus on directing…

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Why Greenland?

Here's what to know about Greenland and Trump's interest in the autonomous territory of Denmark. What has Trump said about the U.S. and Greenland? The president-elect talked about buying Greenland…

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Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda…

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Wildfire rages in Los Angeles, forcing 30,000 to evacuate

A rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes and creating traffic jams as 30,000 people evacuated beneath huge plumes of smoke that…

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Trudeau to resign as prime minister after nine years, blames party infighting

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to pressure from lawmakers alarmed by his Liberal…

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UPDATED: US Congress certifies Trump election victory with Harris presiding

The U.S. Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on Monday during a session presided over by Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November contest. The…

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Canada PM Trudeau is likely to announce resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking said.…

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US on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion

Law-enforcement officials in U.S. cities were beefing up security after a deadly attack in New Orleans and an explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas raised fears of more…

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Biden: Investigators checking for links between New Orleans attack, Las Vegas Tesla explosion

President Joe Biden said Thursday that ongoing investigations into a deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans are “fluid,” and that law enforcement is probing whether the French Quarter…

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10 people injured in New York City shooting incident, NYPD says

Ten people were injured in a mass shooting in the New York City borough of Queens late on New Year's Day, the New York Police Department said in a news…

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New Orleans death toll rises to 15; Suspicions he may have had help

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been speaking to the media about the New Orleans attack and tells NBC News,she can say "with some certainty that there are multiple people…

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Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Las Vegas hotel, killing driver

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in flames outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on Wednesday, killing the driver and injuring seven others, and the FBI was investigating whether the blast…

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The world population will be 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day after a 71 million increase in 2024

The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Monday.…

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Two Men Found Dead in Bigfoot Search in Washington

Two men were found dead in a remote forest while searching for Sasquatch, also commonly known as Bigfoot, according to authorities in Washington State. The two men from Portland, Oregon,…

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US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in ‘major incident’

Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's computer security guardrails this month and stole documents in what Treasury called a "major incident," according to a letter to lawmakers that…

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Jimmy Carter, former US president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, dead at 100

Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as U.S. president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later…

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The Chilling Sound of the Aztec Death Whistle

The Aztec skull whistle produces a shrill, screaming sound. A study conducted at the University of Zurich shows that these whistles have a disturbing effect on the human brain. The…

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Trump previews combative foreign policy with threats to Panama, Greenland

Donald Trump's surprise threat to retake control of the Panama Canal and his expansionist declaration that the United States should own Greenland signals that the incoming U.S. president will pursue…

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Trump announces new ambassadors to Portugal, Malta

President-elect Trump announced two new foreign ambassadors in a Truth Social post. “It is my great honor to announce that John Arrigo will serve as the next United States Ambassador…

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What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada’s leadership crisis?

The head of a Canadian political party that has been keeping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power says he will vote in favor of a motion of no-confidence, effectively assuring…

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