‘A seismic shift’: How US President Joe Biden altered perceptions of age | Joe Biden News

‘A seismic shift’: How US President Joe Biden altered perceptions of age | Joe Biden News

Rumblings about Biden’s age began well before he was elected in 2020. When Biden, a former vice president, started to mull his candidacy for the White House, critics pointed out that he would be 86 years old if he completed two full terms in office. “The issue won’t necessarily be…

Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election? | Elections News

Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election? | Elections News

An independent candidate who until two years ago was part of Romania’s main far-right party has emerged as the surprising winner of the first round of the Eastern European nation’s presidential election on Sunday. Calin Georgescu will now head into a run-off against the second-placed candidate in the election. But…

Gang recruitment of Haitian children soars by 70 percent: UN | Child Rights News

Gang recruitment of Haitian children soars by 70 percent: UN | Child Rights News

Haitian gangs increasingly target children, using them as informants, fighters, and forced labor, says UNICEF report. An unprecedented number of children have been recruited by gangs in Haiti, the UN agency for the protection of children (UNICEF) has said, underscoring a worsening protection crisis in the violence-ridden Caribbean island. In…

Trump’s granddaughter Kai does his iconic YMCA dance on board private jet
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Trump’s granddaughter Kai does his iconic YMCA dance on board private jet

The new com-dancer in chief? President-elect Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai has filmed herself re-enacting his now signature YMCA dance moves onboard his private jet. The 17-year-old shared the clip of her and her friend channeling her commander-in-chief grandpa’s iconic finger-pointing and hip-shaking steps on TikTok on Sunday. “Learned these moves…

Pakistan detains over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters before Islamabad rally | Imran Khan News

Pakistan detains over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters before Islamabad rally | Imran Khan News

Thousands of supporters of former PM march to the capital, demanding his release from jail and government’s resignation. Thousands of supporters of Imran Khan have been detained by police as Pakistan’s capital remains under lockdown in advance of a rally demanding the release of the jailed former prime minister and…

Taiwan reports sighting of Chinese balloon near island | Politics News

Taiwan reports sighting of Chinese balloon near island | Politics News

Taipei’s defence ministry says 12 Chinese military aircraft and seven warships were detected until early Monday. Taiwan’s defence ministry has reported that a Chinese balloon had been detected over the sea to the island’s northwest, the first time since April it has flagged such an incident. The ministry reported on…

Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election | Elections News

Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election | Elections News

Yamandu Orsi, the candidate for the left-wing Broad Front coalition, is projected to emerge victorious in Uruguay’s run-off election for the presidency. He bested Alvaro Delgado of the ruling National Party to win the tightly fought race, though public opinion polls showed the two candidates in a dead heat in…

Matt Gaetz takes page from George Santos, fires up Cameo — and here’s what he’s charging
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Matt Gaetz takes page from George Santos, fires up Cameo — and here’s what he’s charging

Ex-Florida congressman and onetime US Attorney General hopeful Matt Gaetz has launched a Cameo account, where he is raking in cash by cutting videos for the public. The far-right pol, accused in a sex scandal, was charging $525+ a pop as of 3 p.m. Sunday and enjoying a five-star rating…

In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’ | Elections News

In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’ | Elections News

Political violence marred Mexico’s elections this year. And in Venezuela’s presidential race, protests accompanied a contested result and widespread allegations of electoral fraud. But in Uruguay on Sunday, a much more muted presidential election unfolded. Located on the southern Atlantic coast, north of Argentina, Uruguay was one of several Latin…

US universities brace for education policies overhaul under Trump | Education News

US universities brace for education policies overhaul under Trump | Education News

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly talked about shutting down the United States Department of Education. Vice President-elect JD Vance has called universities the “enemy” and “hostile institutions”. And while Trump’s pick for education secretary, former wrestling executive Linda McMahon, stands out primarily for having no apparent experience in the field…