Новости за 07.01.2025

More Americans say immigration should be a top focus for the U.S. government in 2025, as the country heads toward a new Republican administration in which President-elect Donald Trump has promised the mass deportations of migrants and an end to birthright citizenship. A December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds about half of U.S. adults named immigration and border topics in an open-ended question that asked respondents to share up to five issues they want the government to work on this year. Читать дальше...

The South Asian kingdom of Bhutan has become a champion of environmental protection. Its forests are protected by the constitution, environment classes are taught in school and its electricity is 100 percent hydroelectric. All of this has contributed to making Bhutan the first carbon-negative country in the world. However, that doesn't mean it's immune to the effects of climate change. Because of global warming, Bhutan's glaciers are melting and threatening to flood the villages down below. Our regional correspondents report.

A decade after gunmen stormed the offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in a deadly assault that shook France to its core, the nation paused Tuesday to honor the victims and grapple with the evolving challenges of free expression and terrorism

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. needs to be more decisive if he wants to be a more effective leader

Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.

The UK’s antitrust regulator is expected to begin an investigation over Apple and Google for possibly holding back innovation in smartphone browsers and duopoly in …

(Telecompaper) Access Europe, a provider of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and smart television services, has announced an agreement with FIFA+, to make the digital...

The DWP has opened up about its rules when it comes to hospital stays and how they can affect your benefits payments

This year marks five years since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world, and while we couldn’t have predicted what would have happened in the years following, it’s fair to say that the ripples of those days can still be felt now.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in the country. Now Trudeau’s Liberal Party must find a new leader while dealing with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods and with Canada's election just months away. Trudeau plans to stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the Liberal Party is chosen. The political upheaval comes at a difficult moment for Canada. Читать дальше...

Imran Chowdhury of Chingford pleaded not guilty to a charge of assisting an escaped prisoner.

Toyota gave an update on Woven City at CES on Monday, saying the "living laboratory" is set to welcome its first residents in 2025.

The Uttar Pradesh police devised a detailed traffic plan for Mahakumbh 2025, accommodating over 40 crore pilgrims. Seven main routes are designated, with specific traffic estimates for each. One-way routes, real-time diversions, and parking facilities are included. A Swachhata Rath Yatra in Prayagraj promotes cleanliness, aligning with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision.

Angelina Jolie says starring in Maria was a gift as an artist because she had to do something that terrified her.

Investigators say bird feathers found on one of aircraft’s engines

The World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has expressed deep concern over the country’s worsening economic crisis as temperatures drop, highlighting that millions are in urgent need of aid. In a statement posted on its X page on Tuesday, January 7, WFP stated that Afghan families are forced to choose between feeding their children and […]

Some clues hints, tips and strategies to guess Connections on January 7, 2025, along with the answers.

A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic.

The Indian economy is estimated to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2024-25 against 8.2 per cent in the previous fiscal year

China's city of Harbin unveiled its annual Ice and Snow Festival this week, which features sculptures, castles and even huge ice slides.

Meta is scrapping its fact-checking program with trusted partners and replacing it with a community-driven system similar to X’s Community Notes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.

1. French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96  BBC
2. Jean-Marie Le Pen remembered as a fascist, a visionary and several things in between  POLITICO Europe
3. Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies aged 96  The Guardian
4. Jean-Marie Le Pen may be gone – but his spirit continues to haunt Europe  The Independent
5. Jean-Marie Le Pen was divisive and difficult - but he changed the shape of French politics  Sky News

The PM famously apologized, a lot, on behalf of all Canadians for historical wrongs. But he also had regrets for his own personal mistakes

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