Massacre in Burkina Faso left 600 dead, double previous estimates, according to French security assessment

Panama's president vows to end a development deal with China after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and facing criticism from President Donald Trump over the Panama Canal. Rubio emphasizes the U.S. cannot allow Chinese control of the canal area and supports efforts to repurchase the waterway. House Republicans introduce a bill to give the president authority to negotiate with Panama to reacquire the Panama Canal, citing concerns about China's influence. Full Article

The 2025 Grammy Awards are honoring top musicians, with Beyoncé leading nominations for her album "Cowboy Carter." Performers include Shakira, Billie Eilish, and Chappell Roan, while a tribute to Quincy Jones is presented by Will Smith, Stevie Wonder, and Janelle Monáe. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars win best group/duo performance for "Die With a Smile," with Gaga advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. The show also pays tribute to the late Liam Payne, features a star-studded...

Free agent Jack Flaherty, a right-handed pitcher, announced on Twitter his two-year, $35 million contract pending a physical with the Detroit Tigers, his former team from last season where he had a 13-7 record and started Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Flaherty expressed his desire to return to Detroit, praising his previous time with the team and mentioning conversations with other teams. The Tigers now boast a strong starting...

At the 2025 Grammys, Taylor Swift graciously offered half her seat to Cynthia Erivo after the actress couldn't find her spot in the audience, with Swift making room at her table for Erivo and the two sharing a laugh about the situation. Despite the mix-up, Erivo eventually found her assigned seat and joined Swift, Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley, and Kacey Musgraves at their table, with Swift looking stunning in a ruby-colored Vivienne Westwood corset dress...

President Trump discussed recent tariffs on Canadian, Chinese, and Mexican imports during a press briefing at Joint Base Andrews, accusing Canada of being "abusive" towards the U.S. He defended the tariffs, authorized under the IEEPA, as necessary measures to address trade imbalances and subsidies. Trump criticized Canada for not allowing U.S. banks and farm products in, claiming the U.S. subsidizes Canada by $200 billion annually. Full Article

Music's biggest stars dazzled at the Grammy Awards, showcasing their voices and fashion on the red carpet at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Chappell Roan stunned in a tulle gown featuring an impressionist painting, while Bianca Censori turned heads in a revealing outfit. Glittering costumes and sparkling sets are expected throughout the show as performers like Sabrina Carpenter and Troye Sivan take the stage. Full Article