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US President Donald Trump has formally outlined the structure of a “peace commission” expected to “achieve” his 20-point plan for Gaza, days after US special envoy Steve Witkoff launched the “second phase” of a US-brokered plan to end Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza.A statement released by the White House on Saturday details a three-tier power structure headed by a U.S.-led “peace committee” made up of billionaires and figures close to Israel.Nikolai Mladenov, a Bulgarian diplomat who has been appointed as the High Representative of the Peace Committee, will oversee the transition from Hamas rule to a technocratic Palestinian government led…
Nacho Elvira capitalized on Shane Lowry’s failure on the final hole and Rory McIlroy’s Sunday charge to claim a dramatic win at the DP World Tour’s Dubai Invitational.Elvira took a two-stroke lead on the final day at Dubai Creek Resort and at one point extended the lead to three, but a stumble late in the front nine allowed the pack behind to tie the Spaniard. McIlroy made five birdies in a row to come back from six behind to share the lead, while Lowry, Marcus Armitage and Daniel Hillier were also tied at the top of the leaderboard on an…
Last week, as Israeli shelling of the Gaza Strip intensified, US presidential envoy Stephen Witkoff announced on social media that a “ceasefire” was entering its second phase. The next day, the administration of US President Donald Trump announced the composition of the Foreign Executive Committee and Peace Commission, which will oversee the interim Gaza administration and will be made up of Palestinian technocrats.The setting reflects Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s desire that neither Hamas nor the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority (PA) be involved in Gaza’s future. The latter is mentioned in President Trump’s “peace plan,” which says it must first implement…
Twenty47 Studios | Moments | Getty ImagesThe 2026 tax changes provide new ways for individuals age 65 and older to plan their finances.This is largely due to a new temporary senior “bonus,” a deduction of up to $6,000 per eligible individual, enacted when President Donald Trump signed the “Big and Beautiful Bill” package last July. Couples filing jointly can receive up to $12,000 in deductions.The $6,000 senior citizen exemption is valid for tax years 2025 through 2028. Applies to taxpayers age 65 and older, regardless of whether they itemize their tax return or take the standard deduction. Experts say retirees…
Federal agents stand guard outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during protests against ICE following the shooting death of 37-year-old Renee Good by a U.S. immigration officer in Minneapolis, U.S., January 8, 2026. Mostafa Basim | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, where large protests against government deportations have been taking place, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Sunday.Officials said the military had ordered units to prepare for deployment in case violence escalated in the Midwestern state, but it was unclear whether any units…
US President Donald Trump has promised to steadily increase tariffs on European countries that oppose Greenland’s acquisition, escalating the dispute over Denmark’s semi-autonomous territory, which Trump has long coveted.So what’s behind President Trump’s bid to take control of Greenland, the world’s largest island, and how are Washington’s NATO allies responding?What is Trump’s tariff threat on Greenland?Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday that he has subsidized Denmark and other European Union countries by not imposing tariffs.”After centuries, it’s time for Denmark to return the favor. World peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland,…
Detained Iranian protester Erfan Soltani was not executed on Wednesday as some had feared, but he was in good health and able to visit his family, his family and human rights groups said. Somae, a relative of 26-year-old Soltani, who asked not to be identified by his full name due to safety concerns, told CNN on Sunday that he had received word from his family in Iran that Soltani was alive and had been able to see them. “We ask for your cooperation in ensuring Erfan’s freedom,” Somae said in a video message. Norway-based human rights group Hengau also granted…
Lisandro Martinez hit back at Paul Scholes after the former Manchester United midfielder criticized him ahead of the Manchester derby, inviting him to his home for a discussion. Ahead of Saturday’s game, which United won 2-0, Scholes and former United teammate Nicky Butt poked fun at Martinez’s 5ft 7in physique on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast. Butt joked that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who is 6ft 4in tall, “would pick up Martinez and run with him,” while Scholes said with a laugh: “He would score and then put the ball in the net.” Asked about Scholes’…
When a child is upset, most parents instinctively ask the same question: “What’s wrong?”It is goodwill and comes from compassion. But in my years of teaching conscious parenting and studying over 200 children, I’ve seen how often that question results in the opposite of what parents expect. Instead of opening up your children, you may close them off.Emotional intelligence develops when children feel safe enough. Without that foundation, even the most thoughtful questions can feel overwhelming in the moment.Throughout my study, the line, “Tell me what’s hurting you right now,” definitely helped children pause, reflect, and communicate more openly.This magical…
Crystal Palace want Oliver Glasner to see his contract through to the end of the season despite his outburst on Saturday.After the defeat against Sunderland, manager Glasner, who made the decision to sell Marc Guehi to Manchester City just before the game, said his players felt “abandoned” with “no support”. “Selling the captain the day before the match is incomprehensible,” he added. But Glasner knows it is virtually impossible for a club of Palace’s size to retain international players if big clubs offer them huge contracts.The Austrian was understandably emotional after his side’s disastrous defeat at the Stadium of Light,…