After 12 years leading the Liberal Party of Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he was stepping down. His resignation sets off a succession battle in which some of the party’s most prominent faces will vie to replace him.In Canada’s political system, the leader of the Liberal Party, as the head of the largest party in the House of Commons, is also prime minister; when Mr. Trudeau’s replacement as party leader is chosen, they will assume the position as well.That politician will take the party to general elections to face the Conservatives and their leader, Pierre Poilievre, who…
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The 2025 Daytona 500 field has gained a major addition. According to Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make the 2025 Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing. If Castroneves makes the field, the race will mark his first start in any NASCAR division. The car fielded by Trackhouse Racing will likely be the No. 91 car in the latest run for the team’s “Project 91” program, which aims to bring drivers from other racing disciplines to the NASCAR Cup Series. 2007 F1 champion Kimi Raikkonen was the first driver to pilot the No. 91, finishing…
Indonesia joins Russia, China and others in the group, which is viewed as a counterweight to the West.Indonesia has formally joined the BRICS group, a bloc of emerging economies featuring Russia, China and others that is viewed as a counterweight to the West. Brazil, which holds the rotating presidency of the group, declared on Monday that Indonesia was set to join as a full member. Indonesia said on Tuesday that it “welcomes” the announcement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta said in a statement that BRICS membership is “a strategic step to improve the collaborations and cooperation with other…
Hoda Kotb is wrapping up her time as co-anchor of TODAY. In September, Hoda announced her decision to leave her position on the show, although she plans to remain part of the NBC family. As Hoda gets ready to embark on her next adventure, here’s everything you need to know about her last day on TODAY, from when it is to how it’s being celebrated on the show. When is Hoda Kotb’s last day on TODAY? Hoda’s last day as co-anchor of TODAY and co-host of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna is scheduled for Jan. 10, 2025. Hoda Kotb’s last day on…
Experts say that strengthening democracy is critical for Africa’s economic growth in 2025. Political unrest in Mozambique, Tunisia, and Mauritania underscores the continent’s ongoing struggles with electoral irregularities and weak institutions. Nevertheless, there were positive signs in other parts of the continent. For instance, in South Africa, the ruling African National Congress had to form a coalition with the opposition Democratic Alliance after it lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. Likewise, there was a peaceful transition of power in Botswana after the Botswana Democratic Party, which had been in power since the country’s independence in…
Saudi Presents “Nkalakatha” Open Verse Challenge To Celebrate Music Video Milestone. Saudi has given his fans yet another reason to vibe to his hit track “Nkalakatha.” Released in December 2024, the song has become one of the most appreciated songs in SA Hip hop during the festive season, and the rapper has initiated a move to give his fans a chance to shine on the song. Saudi Presents “Nkalakatha” Open Verse Challenge To Celebrate Music Video Milestone To celebrate the music video’s milestone of surpassing 200,000 views on YouTube, Saudi has announced an exciting Open Verse Challenge on TikTok, giving…
The president of Austria on Monday gave Herbert Kickl, the outspoken leader of the Alpine country’s far-right Freedom Party, the task of trying to form a government coalition, three months after the party won the most votes in a general election.“Mr. Kickl is confident that he can find viable solutions in the context of government negotiations, and he wants this responsibility,” President Alexander Van der Bellen said during a five-minute speech after meeting with Mr. Kickl.The president’s request starts a process that could make Mr. Kickl, an anti-immigrant firebrand who has vowed to make the country a “fortress,” Austria’s first…
The non-contact injury Christian Watson suffered Sunday has produced a worst-case scenario for the Packers. Ahead of their playoff outing, the Pack will be without Watson. Green Bay may be without him for more games beyond this season. Watson suffered a torn ACL and additional damage in Week 18, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. While players regularly make Week 1 returns after late-season injuries, it is also not too uncommon for reserve/PUP list stays to commence. The additional damage the third-year wide receiver sustained may key such a move. This injury came after Watson was iffy to play against the Bears…
Rescue operations still under way as nine others remain trapped in flooded Assam coal mine.Three miners are feared dead inside a flooded coal mine in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, with rescue efforts ongoing to save nine others. Rescue teams have spotted three bodies but have not been able to recover them yet, the local authorities in Assam’s hilly Dima Hasao district said in a statement on Tuesday. Twelve miners were trapped when water flooded the mine on Monday. The Indian military said in a statement it has deployed divers, helicopters and engineers to help rescue the trapped men.…
President-elect Donald Trump is considering a tariff plan that will narrow the focus to a select set of goods and services, according to a Washington Post report. Trump, however, disputed the report in a post on Truth Social, saying “That is wrong.” President-elect Donald Trump is considering a plan that still would apply tariffs to all nations but narrow the focus to a select set of goods and services, according to a Washington Post report. The new approach to tariffs likely wouldn’t be as powerful as Trump’s earlier ideas but still would cause major changes to global commerce, the paper…