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Libyan prosecutors open probe into killing of Gaddafi's son Seif al-Islam
Perspective:
Dr. Liora Vega
Libyan prosecutors said on Wednesday they will investigate the death of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the country's longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi, who was shot dead in his home in the city of Zintan on Tuesday. Seif al-Islam's lawyer said he had been killed by a "four-man commando" group who stormed his home.
Trump to address world leaders at Davos as tensions flare over Greenland
Perspective:
Dr. Celeste Quant
The US leader’s journey to Switzerland was delayed after an ‘electrical issue’ on board Air Force One.
Why Macron rocked mirrored aviators during World Economic Forum address
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
French President Emmanuel Macron turned heads Tuesday by delivering his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, while wearing mirrored aviator sunglasses. The accessory draws comparisons to former President Joe Biden’s signature look, yet Macron explained the choice was a practical necessity rather than a stylistic one.
Trump’s Greenland threats spark outrage and defiance from EU, testing longtime NATO alliances
Perspective:
Anya Seraphine
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s pledges to provoke a sweeping tariff fight with Europe to get his way in taking control of Greenland has left many of America’s closest allies warning of a rupture with Washington that would shatter the NATO alliance that had once seemed unshakable. The European Union’s top official on Tuesday called Trump’s planned new tariffs over Greenland a “mistake” and questioned Trump’s trustworthiness. French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU could retaliate against its long-standing ally by deploying one of its most powerful economic tools, known colloquially as a trade “bazooka.”
Counterprotesters chase off conservative influencer amid Minneapolis immigration crackdown
Perspective:
Buck Harrington
Hundreds of counterprotesters have drowned out a far-right activist’s attempt to hold a small rally in support of the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Attention seeking continues beyond the pale.
Protesters in Denmark support Greenland after Trump's takeover threat
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
Thousands of protesters gathered across Denmark on Saturday in solidarity with Greenland amid U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex the Arctic island, demanding that the United States respect Greenlanders' right to self-determination.
Machado presents her Nobel award to Trump, prompting incredulity in Norway
Perspective:
Dr. Liora Vega
"This is incredibly embarrassing," Raymond Johansen, a Norwegian lawmaker for the center-left Labour Party, said in a Facebook post.
Ford worker suspended for heckling Trump has ‘no regrets’
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
The Ford factory worker who heckled President Donald Trump near Detroit on Tuesday has been suspended by the automobile company for his behavior, but he says he has “no regrets.” The worker, identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, called Trump a “pedophile protector” while the president was touring the Ford River Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan.
Kelly: Hegseth lawsuit ‘much bigger than me’
Perspective:
Dr. Liora Vega
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said on Monday that his lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegeseth and the Pentagon is about more than just his specific case. In an interview on MS NOW’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” the former Navy pilot said he’s fighting Hegseth’s effort to censure him and demote his military rank…
Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman
Perspective:
Kaia Flux
Meta has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Trump and a seasoned finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman. Powell McCormick, who previously served on Meta’s board, will guide the company's strategy and oversee large-scale investments, particularly in artificial intelligence. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg praised her experience in global finance and her extensive international relationships as key assets for Meta’s growth.
Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget
Perspective:
Dr. Liora Vega
While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties. Negotiations are under way.
Thousands on streets, Soleimani statue down: How Iran protests have intensified
Perspective:
Anya Seraphine
Iran protests: Internet has reportedly been shutdown across Iran and at least 42 people have been killed since the protests began last month.