The singer was among a raft of stars who spoke out on behalf of immigrants and against ICE at this year’s ceremony.

Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Addison Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, and many more will take to the stage on 1 February.

Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday released a protest song honoring Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two Minneapolis residents killed in what he called the "state of terror" visited on the city by President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration raids.

The European Union’s foreign policy arm has raised questions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s broad powers over his new Board of Peace, according to an internal document seen by Reuters.

Sacramento, California — California has become the first U.S. state to formally join a World Health Organization disease response network following the federal government’s withdrawal from the global body, a move that highlights the growing divide between the Trump administration and Democratic-led states on public health policy. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that California will join the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), just one day after the United States officially ended its nearly 80-year membership in the WHO. The announcement came during Newsom’s trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he met with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. In a statement, Newsom framed the move as a response to what he described as a dangerous retreat from international cooperation. He said California’s participation in GOARN would strengthen the state’s public health preparedness and improve coordination with global partners during disease outbreaks. The governor argued that disengagement from the WHO could have consequences for both Californians and Americans more broadly. GOARN is a collaborative network designed to detect, assess, and respond rapidly to infectious disease threats worldwide. California’s membership makes it the only U.S. state currently participating in the network. The decision follows a broader pattern of California distancing itself from federal health policy since the start of Trump’s second term. The state has joined other Democratic-led states in launching initiatives such as the West Coast Health Alliance and the Governors Public Health Alliance, both aimed at coordinating public health strategies independent of the White House. The Trump administration has defended the WHO withdrawal as necessary, citing concerns about sovereignty and international accountability. Sources: * The Hill – MBFC Rating The post California Joins WHO Disease Network After U.S. Withdrawal appeared first on News Facts Network.

Coalition’s Tony Abbott-style political playbook, policy backflips and lack of message discipline helped Labor secure landslide election win * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Peter Dutton repelled voters with a Tony Abbott-style political playbook ahead of last year’s federal election, presenting poorly designed and badly explained policies, helping Labor secure a landslide win, a party review has found. Released on Friday, as the opposition leader, Sussan Ley, fought to hold off a leadership challenge, Labor’s election campaign review said Anthony Albanese’s positive message and policies designed to improve voters’ lives resonated with the electorate, while Dutton’s “negative, arrogant and aggressive” approach was a major barrier to support for the Coalition. Continue reading...

A medical expert has highlighted areas of concern surrounding the president’s health.

The snubbed president spammed Truth Social at nearly a post a minute for two hours.

Washington, D.C. — Former special counsel Jack Smith delivered his first public testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, forcefully defending his criminal investigations into Donald Trump and stating that prosecutors gathered proof “beyond a reasonable doubt” that Trump committed crimes while attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Smith told lawmakers that Trump knowingly pushed false claims of widespread election fraud and used those lies as part of a criminal scheme aimed at disrupting the lawful certification of Joe Biden’s victory. While Trump was free to express opinions, Smith said, he crossed a legal line by weaponizing false statements to interfere with a core democratic process. Appointed in late 2022, Smith oversaw two major federal investigations: Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his retention of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Both cases were dropped after Trump won a second term, with Smith citing longstanding Justice Department policy barring prosecution of a sitting president. Before resigning, Smith completed detailed investigative reports. Republican lawmakers focused much of their questioning on Smith’s decision to obtain phone toll records linked to Trump and several Republican senators who were pressured to block election certification. Smith rejected claims that the move violated free speech protections, noting the records were used solely to reconstruct timelines and did not include call content. He emphasized that none of the lawmakers were targets, adding bluntly, “I did not choose those members. President Trump did.” Smith also pushed back against Trump’s repeated calls for his prosecution, noting there is no legal basis for criminal charges stemming from his work as special counsel. Sources: * The Guardian – MBFC Rating The post Jack Smith Tells House Panel Trump Committed Criminal Acts appeared first on News Facts Network.

Mental health experts warn of significant barriers to support in disaster-affected communities, as Australia records more than one natural disaster a week since January 2025.