During curling matches in Cortina d'Ampezzo, the lights went out at the Olympic Stadium, delaying the game for five minutes. The organizers did not name the cause of the incident.
The Washington Post announced the layoff of about 30% of its employees, including hundreds of journalists, due to significant losses. The publication will focus on national news, politics, business, and healthcare, closing its sports, books, and local sections.
Donald Trump called on the Republican Party to take control of voting procedures in 15 states. This raised new concerns about administrative interference in electoral matters.
Trump stated that he would demand $1 billion in compensation from Harvard University. This followed a publication in The New York Times, which claimed that the administration had allegedly abandoned a previous demand to pay $200 million.
Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah over a joke about him and Jeffrey Epstein at the Grammy Awards. Trump denies visiting Epstein's island and claims the accusations against him are unfounded.
The New York Times found over 5,300 documents referencing US President Donald Trump and those associated with him in the released "Epstein files. "
Donald Trump said he could make countries pay their dues to the UN if the organization asked him to. He declined to comment on whether the US would repay its debts to the UN.
The US Department of Justice has released millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein's investigation documents. They detail his connections with figures such as Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, and world leaders, as well as Epstein's attempts to meet Musk and his influence on political and business circles.
Actor Gene Hackman's Santa Fe estate is for sale for $6. 25 million. This comes almost a year after he and his wife were found dead in the home.
A Ukrainian adviser said that the Russians privately apologized for the strikes on Odesa and a passenger train, which occurred after talks on suspending strikes.
Trump, along with his wife and members of the US administration, attended the premiere of the film "Melania. " This event sparked heated debate in American society.
Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department over the leak of his tax returns in 2019-2020. The former president accuses the agencies of failing to protect confidential data and of politically motivated persecution.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced successful negotiations on a security agreement in the Arctic. The US seeks to strengthen NATO's presence and limit Russia's and China's access to Greenland's mineral resources.
Proposals are being discussed to increase NATO's presence in the Arctic and grant the US sovereign claims to specific areas of Greenland. This would limit Russia's and China's access to mineral extraction on the island.
US President Donald Trump has backed down from his threat to invade Greenland and suspended the imposition of tariffs. He is considering the possibility of offering $1 million to each of Greenland's 57,000 residents for joining the US.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia's war against Ukraine remains Europe's key security concern. He called for not being distracted by other topics and to strengthen support for Kyiv.
Donald Trump could completely cease support for Ukraine, including arms sales, if Europe responds with economic sanctions over Greenland. President Zelenskyy is concerned about the shift in focus away from Ukraine.
The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East by redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group. This comes amid possible retaliatory strikes from Iran.
Oil prices began to fall. This happened after Washington's statements about its intention to refrain from military action against Iran.
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, to disable heating and electricity supply systems. The goal of these actions is to undermine the morale of the population and force Ukraine to make concessions in peace negotiations.
The Venezuelan military was unable to set up the S-300 and Buk-M2 air defense systems received from Russia. This left the country's airspace vulnerable during a US military operation that ended with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.
US President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has no cards. Instead, according to the American leader, Zelenskyy has Donald Trump.
The District of Columbia Attorney's Office has launched a criminal investigation against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The case concerns the reconstruction of the Fed's headquarters and alleged misinformation provided to Congress regarding the project's details.
U. S. President Donald Trump is considering military action options against Iran in response to the harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. No final decision has been made yet, but scenarios are being seriously discussed.
Ukraine has granted lithium mining rights in the Kirovohrad region to billionaire Ronald Lauder, a friend of US President Donald Trump. The "Dobra" deposit contains significant reserves of lithium ore.
Donald Trump has stated his readiness for the US to commit to Ukraine's future defense, as he is convinced that Russia will not attempt another invasion. He believes Putin is looking to make a deal but declined to specify a timeline for ending the war.
Former Donald Trump adviser Fiona Hill stated that the Kremlin offered the White House "a free hand" in Venezuela in exchange for the US "turning a blind eye" to events in Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed lawmakers that President Trump plans to buy Greenland. The White House stated that the use of the American military is an option for acquiring the territory.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes it is too early to discuss holding elections in Venezuela. He noted that the US oil embargo on Venezuela will remain, and American troops could land.
A US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has resulted in the deaths of at least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians. US military aircraft struck radar and air defense batteries, and helicopters with special forces came under fire.
