Proud Boys sedition trial to open 2 years after Jan. 6 riot
Federal prosecutors are expected to outline their case on Thursday against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants, who are charged with seditious conspiracy in one of the most consequential cases to emerge from the Capitol riot.
US, Japan Unveil Plans to Strengthen the Alliance
In unusually blunt terms, the U.S. and Japanese foreign and defense ministers condemned China’s increasing aggressiveness in the Indo-Pacific and elsewhere.
Huge deposits of vital rare earth elements found in Arctic Sweden
“The EU’s self-sufficiency and independence from Russia and China will begin in the mine,” said Sweden’s energy and business minister.
Third time’s the charm? Seahawks hope to avoid third loss against 49ers
As the Seahawks head south, they do so hoping some tried and true cliches — the third time’s the charm, and that it’s hard to beat a team three times in one season — will apply against the 49ers.
Benin opposition rejects election results, claiming fraud
Benin’s main opposition on Thursday rejected the results of this week’s parliamentary election, claiming vote buying and fraud allowed allies of President Patrice Talon to win a majority of legislature seats.
Tensions rise as Israel’s most far-right government hardens policies towards Palestinians
Concerns are rising in Israel over the actions of the new government and the potential for a serious escalation with Palestinians in the West Bank.
Poland explains decision to send Western-made tanks to Ukraine
Poland wants to pressure other countries into helping Ukraine by transferring Leopard 2 tanks to Kiev, Warsaw has said
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Kellyanne Conway told Jan 6 committee that Trump only fears one person
After the riot, Ms Conway appeared on Bill Maher’s show, expressing disappointment that Mr Trump did not act sooner and calling the rioters “marauders”
Nadal starts defence of Australian Open title against rising Briton Draper
Rafael Nadal will begin the defence of his Australian Open crown against the fast-rising Briton Jack Draper while the top seed in the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek, launches her quest for a first crown in Melbourne against the unseeded German Jule Niemeie…