SUMMARY: Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former U.S. Army soldier, carried out a deadly truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, killing 14 people and injuring about 30 others. Jabbar, who showed support for the Islamic State online, had visited New Orleans previously and recorded video of its French Quarter. He was killed by police after firing on them during the incident. Investigators found bomb-making materials at his Houston home and attempted to detonate additional explosives during the attack. President Biden plans to visit the city to support affected families. Enhanced security measures are being implemented ahead of upcoming events.

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SUMMARY: Heavy snow and freezing rain caused significant disruption across Europe on Sunday, especially in the U.K. and Germany. Major airports, including Liverpool’s John Lennon and Manchester, temporarily closed runways. Up to 40 centimeters of snow was forecasted for northern England, raising concerns about isolated rural communities. Power outages affected multiple regions, with the National Grid working to restore electricity. Many roads were preemptively closed, hindering holiday travel. In Germany, warnings were issued for black ice, leading to numerous flight cancellations and transport disruptions. Authorities advised residents to stay indoors due to hazardous conditions.

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President-elect Donald Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, following meetings with leaders like Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Trump attended a screening of a documentary on challenges faced by conservative lawyers, with Meloni and other key figures, including Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent. Meloni’s visit coincided with tensions between Italy and Iran over the detainment of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden plans to meet Meloni and Pope Francis in Rome to strengthen U.S.-Italy relations.

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