U.S. President Donald Trump nominated conservative media critic and pro-Israel commentator Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa amidst strained diplomatic relations with the country over its stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Bozell, an outspoken Israel supporter, must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, as South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S. was declared persona non grata and forced to leave over comments about Trump. Trump has criticized South Africa’s actions, falsely accusing the government of targeting whites and freezing financial aid, while Bozell’s previous nomination was withdrawn, and South Africa’s President denies claims of targeting white people.
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Tennessee court schedules execution dates for four inmates
The Tennessee Supreme Court set execution dates for four death row inmates, including Christa Pike, the only woman sentenced to death in the state. Pike, convicted for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, has faced legal efforts to commute her sentence due to her mental health issues, while concerns about the state’s execution protocols and past drug testing failures have also emerged. Want More Context? 🔎
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