Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic

The city of Montreal will now increase pension payments to retired municipal workers by tens of millions of dollars annually due to a court ruling that overturned the previous decision to halt pension indexation nearly ten years ago by the Coderre administration. This judgment invalidates the suspension of pension increases and mandates the city to resume providing indexation for retired employees, resulting in a significant financial burden for Montreal's budget moving forward. The decision highlights...

A 22-year-old Michigan man, Mack Davis, admitted to planning mass shootings at a political party's headquarters and a nearby bar associated with gay people in Owosso, facing a maximum sentence of life in prison for committing a hate crime. Davis amassed an arsenal of weapons and expressed hatred towards the LGBTQI+ community on social media, ultimately arrested after shooting at neighbors' properties. Although his attorney described him as vulnerable, officials praised law enforcement for disrupting...

The Chargers prevented the Broncos from clinching a playoff spot in a low-scoring game. The game was a prime time pick that ended with the Chargers coming out on top. The win put a halt to the Broncos' playoff clinching plans. Full Article

President-elect Donald Trump has come out against a Republican-backed government spending bill, aligning with Elon Musk's opposition and increasing the chances of a government shutdown. Trump opposes the continuing resolution proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson and is advocating for a streamlined bill without Democrat concessions, according to a source familiar with his stance and a statement from Vice President-elect JD Vance. This development could lead to significant changes in the current government funding negotiations. Full...

Mexico's president revealed a bilingual "Migrant Hymn" praising Mexican migrants in the U.S., emphasizing their contributions and loyalty. Meanwhile, a migrant shelter in Reynosa halted new arrivals due to rampant gang kidnappings, highlighting the dangers faced by migrants in Mexico. A new caravan heading north from Tapachula faces obstacles, as Mexican officials have historically impeded migrant progress toward the U.S. border. Full Article

Turkey played a significant role in the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by providing support to rebel groups fighting Assad's regime. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cut ties with Assad in 2011 and put intelligence and military resources behind the opposition. Turkey opened its doors to the largest number of Syrian refugees, many of whom were linked with opposition groups. However, as Assad gained the upper hand in the civil war with the help...