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January 7, 2025

Iran's nuclear program is nearing 'the point of no return,' France's Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron is warning that Iran's nuclear program is approaching the "point of no return," calling it a top "security challenge."

January 7, 2025

'Beautiful name': Trump announces Gulf of Mexico will get new, pro-America revamp

President-elect Trump announced the Gulf of Mexico is getting a new name: The Gulf of America.

January 7, 2025

Donald Trump Jr arrives in Greenland as his father says Denmark ‘give it up’

Donald Trump Jr. arrived in Greenland on Tuesday as his father made remarks that sparked speculation that the U.S. may seek to acquire the Danish territory.

January 7, 2025

Trump trolling Canada as 51st state could boost Democrats with 'blue-state behemoth'

President-elect Donald Trump keeps up his taunts of referring to Canada as America's 51st state. However, if it actually happened, it could be a major political gift to Democrats at the expense of Republicans.

January 7, 2025

Kim Jong Un’s big guns spotted on Russian front lines: report

A North Korean howitzer has been reported on Russia's front lines following November sightings of a shipment of two M1989 Koksan self-propelled big guns as Pyongyang entered the war against Ukraine.

January 7, 2025

Who could replace Trudeau as Canadian prime minister, with Trump threatening tariffs?

There are several contenders to be the next Labor Party leader after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his upcoming resignation.

January 7, 2025

Venezuela's Maduro to start third term in office amid rigged election: 'Blatant violation'

The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, as the opposition leader is trying to garner international support following meetings with President Biden, and other world leaders.

January 7, 2025

Controversial founder of French far right, Jean-Marie Le Pen, dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, who founded France's far-right National Front party, died at 96 years old. Le Pen was a controversial and confrontational figure.

January 7, 2025

Biden admin working to effectively ban cigarettes in 11th hour proposal a 'gift' to cartels, expert says

A proposed FDA rule could effectively ban cigarettes currently on the market in favor of products with less nicotine. Cartels running the black market could benefit, an expert warns.

January 7, 2025

US in negotiations with Taliban to swap Americans in Afghanistan for prisoner in Guantanamo

The Biden administration reportedly has been negotiating with the Taliban to swap three Americans being held in Afghanistan for a Guantanamo Bay prisoner.