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Global Tensions Rise as Trade Wars Loom, Gaza Border Set to Reopen, and AI Regulation Sparks Debate

Global tensions escalated as the United States threatened trade tariffs against Canada amid a backdrop of international incidents ranging from deadly violence in Mexico to a European investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X. Meanwhile, Israel announced plans to reopen the Gaza-Egypt border crossing, and the European Union launched an inquiry into X over the proliferation of sexualized AI-generated images.

Israel stated it would reopen the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt within days for pedestrian travelers, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. The crossing, mostly closed since May 2024 after being seized by Israeli forces, was to reopen after a search for the remains of the last Israeli hostage, Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, was completed, according to BBC World. Al Jazeera reported that the Israeli military confirmed Gvili's remains were retrieved, paving the way for the next phase of a ceasefire deal agreed in October. Aid officials hoped the reopening would allow the evacuation of over 18,000 Gazans needing medical care abroad, according to the New York Times.

In North America, President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if Canada makes a trade deal with China, according to The Guardian. Trump also claimed the U.S. would process seized Venezuelan oil. The escalating tensions follow a period of strained relations between the U.S. and the European Union over Trump's trade policies, as reported by the New York Times.

The European Union announced an investigation into Elon Musk's X over concerns that its AI tool, Grok, was used to create sexualized images of real people, according to the BBC and the New York Times. The European Commission could fine the company up to 6% of its global annual turnover if X is found to have breached the EU's Digital Services Act, according to BBC World. X's Safety account previously stated the platform had stopped Grok from digitally altering pictures of people to remove clothing in "jurisdictions where such content is illegal," according to BBC World. Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament, also commented on the investigation, according to BBC World.

In Mexico, at least 11 people were killed and a dozen injured when gunmen opened fire at a football pitch in Salamanca, Guanajuato, according to the BBC and The Guardian. Witnesses said armed men arrived in several vehicles and shot indiscriminately at those gathered, according to the BBC. César Prieto, the mayor of Salamanca, said the attack was part of a crime wave and appealed to the president for help, according to The Guardian.

Other global developments included devastating floods in southern Africa, where more than 100 people have died and hundreds of thousands have been displaced, according to The Guardian. Authorities warned of hunger, cholera, and crocodile attacks. In the Philippines, at least 18 people died after a ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank, according to The Guardian.

In Uganda, military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, the wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a raid at their home, according to the BBC. Wine alleged his wife was held at gunpoint and assaulted.

Japan bid tearful goodbyes to its last two giant pandas, who are set to return to China amid worsening ties between Tokyo and Beijing, according to the BBC.

Domestically, the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis sparked outrage and raised concerns about the federal immigration campaign, according to the New York Times. "America has never seen a moment in modern history like the federal occupation of Minneapolis," Wired reported.

On a positive note, the world has passed eight years without a nuclear explosion, a "surprisingly positive milestone," according to Vox.

Technological advancements continue, with Nvidia releasing new AI weather models that promise to make forecasting faster and more accurate, according to TechCrunch. Nvidia claims its Earth-2 Medium Range model beats Google DeepMind's GenCast on more than 70 variables. Meanwhile, researchers reported that Poland's electric grid was targeted by wiper malware, likely unleashed by Russian state hackers, but the attack failed to disrupt electricity delivery, according to Ars Technica.