The New York judge in US President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case denied a motion to dismiss the case filed after his presidential election victory, ruling that he must be sentenced on January 10, days before his inauguration. Justice Juan Merchan said that he is not inclined to impose a jail sentence. Source link
Germany made a notable shift toward renewable energy sources last year, according to a Federal Network Agency Report Released on Friday. The contribution of renewable energy to the country’s total electricity generation is 59%, which was 56% in 2023. Wind energy was the dominant source, contributing 31.9% to the country’s energy mix, while solar energy … Read more
Republican Mike Johnson was narrowly reelected US house speaker on Friday after hard-right members of the GOP initially held out votes. Republican party members did eventually rally for Johnson, but “that brief revolt today points to potential further dissent to come,” David Smith, The Guardian Washington Correspondent told FRANCE 24. Source link
Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson was narrowly reelected speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday in dramatic floor voting after dozens of his party members voiced doubts over his leadership. Source link
Seoul, South Korea – Hundreds of people were rescued or evacuated after a fire broke out at a large commercial building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Friday, fire officials said. According to the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire Department, more than 260 firefighters and 80 vehicles were deployed to the scene of the fire, … Read more
As stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume in Qatar on Friday, Israeli strikes killed at least 42 people in the Gaza Strip amid conflicting reports over whether Israel had ordered evacuations of two hospitals in the Palestinian territory. Source link
The Israeli army has reported a sharp increase in the number of suicides since the start of the war in Gaza, adding that thousands of soldiers have stopped serving in combat roles due to mental distress. The trend has led the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to adopt new preventive measures 15 months into a conflict … Read more
IT systems used by Germany’s federal police at the country’s airports were experiencing major issues on Friday, according to a German tabloid Picture Informed. A spokesperson for Frankfurt Airport confirmed the report to Reuters news agency, saying: “There is currently a nationwide IT disruption,” adding that the cause was still unknown. Picture A Federal Police … Read more
President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry — but the move drew sharp criticism from both companies. Source link
