US President Donald Trump has removed a social media video that included a racist clip depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, posted on Trump's Truth Social account, was met with widespread criticism and allegations of racism. The White House initially downplayed the incident, claiming the video was an "internet meme" depicting Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from The Lion King. However, the video was later deleted, with the White House blaming a staffer for the "erroneous" post. ¹ ² The incident has sparked bipartisan condemnation, with Republican Senator Tim Scott calling the video "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House" and urging Trump to remove it. Democrats have also criticized Trump, questioning his fitness for the presidency. The video's removal comes amid ongoing scrutiny of...
Egyptians are outraged after a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope was stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum and melted down for gold.
The theft occurred on September 9 while museum staff were preparing artifacts for an exhibit in Italy. Authorities arrested four suspects, including a restoration specialist who confessed to giving the bracelet to an acquaintance. The bracelet was sold for $3,800 and $4,000 before being melted down.
Officials blame "laxity" in security procedures, and experts call for tighter measures to protect ancient treasures.
