Former GOP Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed as President Trump's labor secretary in a 67-32 bipartisan Senate vote. Despite initial concerns over her pro-labor stance and opposition from a few Republicans, Chavez-DeRemer ultimately received notable Democratic support for confirmation.
A global operation led by Europol and the Danish police has resulted in at least 25 arrests related to the distribution of AI-generated child sexual abuse material online. This operation, dubbed "Operation Cumberland," marks one of the first cases involving such content, posing unique challenges due to the lack of existing legislation addressing these crimes.
Mark Carney, a veteran central bank leader, has been chosen as the new leader of Canada's Liberal Party and is expected to quickly replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The new leader inherits a government facing significant challenges, including a trade war with the United States and declining support among voters.
President Trump has offered U.S. citizenship to White Afrikaner farmers in South Africa, accusing the South African government of treating them "terribly." He has also halted all foreign aid to South Africa and ordered Secretary of State Marco Rubio to prioritize the resettlement program in the U.S. for Afrikaners who feel they have been victims of racial discrimination.
The Russian military claims to have shot down 337 Ukrainian drones in a massive overnight attack, while Ukraine reports successfully intercepting 79 Russian drones and downing a ballistic missile. This incident marks the largest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia in three years and comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war.