Wednesday, July 16

Everything Donald Trump has promised to do on his first day in the White House

Most US presidents come to office with promises of change and new directions on their lips – but Donald Trump in particular is set to have a busy first day in office. The 45th and 47th president of the US, only the second in history to serve non-consecutive terms, will be sworn in on January 20, 2025. And hot on his heels into the White House are the pack of "Day One" promises Trump made on the campaign trail. Trump has promised a lot of change on his first day in office. (AP) It all adds up to a very busy day in the office. Dictatorship? In an interview with Fox last year, Trump said he would not use his presidential powers to pursue retribution against anybody – "Except for day one". "I want to close the border and I want to drill, drill, drill,...

FBI now says driver responsible for deadly New Orleans rampage acted alone as Bourbon Street re-opens

The US Army veteran who drove a ute into a crowd of New Year's revellers acted alone, the FBI said on Thursday, reversing its position from a day earlier that he likely worked with others in carrying out the deadly attack, which officials say was an act of terrorism inspired by the Islamic State (IS) group. The FBI also revealled that the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen from Texas, posted five videos on his Facebook account in the hours before the attack in which he aligned himself with IS and told viewers that he had joined the militant group before last summer. "This was an act of terrorism. It was premeditated and an evil act," said Christopher Raia, the deputy assistant director of the FBI's counterterrorism division. Military personnel walk down Bourbon s...

Turo-rented cars were involved in two deadly incidents this New Year’s. Here’s what we know

Two deadly incidents on New Year's Day — an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism in New Orleans and an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas - both involved vehicles that were rented on Turo, a peer-to-peer car sharing company. Early Wednesday, 42-year-old Army veteran Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar rammed a pickup truck into a crowd in New Orleans' famed French Quarter — killing 14 people who were celebrating the New Year. Police fatally shot Jabbar in a following firefight. Just hours after, outside of President-elect Donald Trump's hotel in Las Vegas, a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives also burst into flames. The person inside, identified as active-duty US Army Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger, died. Officials later said he suffered a gunshot wound to the...

Investigators attempt to arrest South Korean president

South Korean investigators have attempted to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law decree last month, as hundreds of his supporters gathered near his residence in Seoul, vowing to protect him. About 20 investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials and police officers were seen entering the gate of Yoon's residence in Seoul to execute a warrant for his detention. It wasn't clear whether the president would cooperate with authorities trying to detain him. Investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials arrive at the gate of the presidential residence in Seoul. (AP) Yoon in a defiant New Year's message to conservative supporters rallying outside his residence said ...

Brad Battin to become Victorian Liberal leader as John Pesutto ousted

John Pesutto will step down as Victoria's opposition leader and exiled MP Moira Deeming will be readmitted to the parliamentary wing of the Liberal Party following a party room showdown. Berwick MP Brad Battin will replace Pesutto after emerging victorious in today's leadership vote. Former tennis star Sam Groth will become the deputy Liberal leader. Brad Battin will be the new leader of the Victorian Liberals, with Sam Groth (rear left) to be his deputy. (Eddie Jim) Battin defeated Kew MP Jess Wilson and Mornington MP Chris Crewther, who both threw their hats in the ring for the top job. Today's meeting also included a motion to readmit Deeming to the party, a week after a similar motion failed in a 14-all vote deadlock. Pesutto used his vote last week to bre...

King Charles III focuses Christmas message on healthcare workers in year marked by royal illnesses

King Charles III has used his annual Christmas message to hail the selflessness of those who have cared for him and the Princess of Wales this year, after both were diagnosed with cancer. The 76-year-old monarch said he and his family were "continually" impressed by those who dedicate their lives to helping others. "From a personal point of view, I offer special, heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness and have helped provide the strength, care and comfort we have needed," he said in a prerecorded speech released on Wednesday (early Thursday AEDT). Britain's King Charles III speaks during the recording of his Christmas message at the Fitzr...
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