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28 Jan 202411:45

Summary

TLDRThe script covers a range of global events, highlighting President Joe Biden's promise that the U.S. will respond to a drone attack on an American base in Jordan, which resulted in the death of three soldiers. It also touches on France halting funding to a UN agency for Palestinian refugees following other countries, amidst allegations against the agency's staff. The Finnish presidential election is poised for a second round with candidates Alexander Stubb and Pekka Haavisto leading. In Ukraine, a scheme to embezzle state funds in ammunition procurement was exposed. Additionally, the script covers Israel's military actions in Lebanon, a corruption crackdown in Ukraine, an attack on a church in Istanbul, and an environmental protest at the Louvre. It concludes with insights into the Greek National Library honoring artist Gerika Nakas, showcasing her works 27 years after her death.

Takeaways

😡 Biden promised the US will respond to the attack on the American base in Jordan which killed 3 servicemen
🇫🇷 France suspended funding for a UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees after allegations of its involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
🗳 In the first round of Finland's presidential election, the top candidates Stubb and Haavisto did not get 50% of votes
🕵️‍♂️ Ukraine's security service exposed a scheme of embezzling state funds during ammunition procurement
🚀 Over the weekend, Russia shelled Ukraine with drones and missiles, half of which were shot down
🏛 In Paris, two eco-activists threw mashed potatoes on Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa painting
🎉 Italian court fully acquitted a man who spent nearly 33 years in prison for a triple murder he did not commit
🇪🇺 Ahead of EU parliamentary elections, reforming minimum age for voting and candidacy is a priority for youth
🎾 In Australian Open final, Medvedev lost to Sinner after winning first 2 sets but started making more mistakes
🎨 Greece's National Library hosts an exhibition of works by artist Niki de Saint Phalle, 27 years after her death

Q & A

What was Biden's response to the attack on the US base in Jordan?
-Biden said that America will respond to the attack that killed 3 US troops. He blamed Iran-backed groups operating in Syria and Iraq.
Why did France suspend funding for UNRWA?
-France suspended funding for the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees after UNRWA staff were accused of involvement in Hamas rocket attacks on Israel.
Who is leading in the first round of Finland's presidential election?
-Former prime minister Alexander Stubb, a center-right candidate, is leading with around 25% of the vote. No candidate is near the 50% needed to avoid a runoff.
What corruption scheme did Ukraine uncover related to ammunition purchases?
-Ukraine uncovered a $40 million scheme involving former and current officials and managers at the Lviv Arsenal stealing money meant to buy artillery shells.
What happened during Russia's overnight attacks on Ukraine?
-Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles overnight. Ukraine shot down about half of them. Russia is still advancing in eastern Ukraine but with no strategic gains.
Who was arrested in relation to the attack on a Catholic church in Istanbul?
-Two key suspects were arrested, one a Tajik and the other Russian, both allegedly linked to ISIS. A total of 47 people were detained.
Why did climate activists target the Mona Lisa painting?
-Two activists glued themselves to the Mona Lisa's bulletproof case, saying "Is art more important than the right to healthy and ecologically sound food?" They protested the agricultural system.
What was the case of the man exonerated after 33 years in prison?
-Vincenzo Zumbo spent nearly 33 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of triple murder based largely on witness testimony that was later recanted.
What are youth priorities for EU Parliament elections?
-An NGO survey of 18-35 year olds found priorities like reforming the minimum age to vote and stand for EU Parliament elections determined by member states.
Why did Medvedev lose the Australian Open final?
-Medvedev won the first two sets but began making more mistakes as Sinner raised his game, eventually losing in 5 sets.