## US to withdraw from Paris agreement, expand drilling

Authored by phys.org

Donald Trump said his administration would declare a "national energy emergency" to significantly expand drilling in the world's top oil and gas producer.

President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris climate accord for a second time, a defiant rejection of global efforts to combat planetary warming as catastrophic weather events intensify worldwide.

The Republican leader also declared a "national energy emergency" to expand drilling in the world's top oil and gas producer and said he would scrap vehicle emissions standards that amount to an "electric vehicle mandate.".

Trump's White House announced the decision to leave the Paris agreement in a statement shortly after he was sworn into office, but did not specify the timing.

Under the agreement's rules, exiting would take about a year after submitting formal notice to the United Nations.

Argentina under libertarian maverick President Javier Milei—who attended Trump's inauguration—has also indicated it is "re-evaluating" its participation.

Trump also withdrew from the Paris Accord immediately on taking office the first time in 2017. »

### Activision Will Let Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Ranked Console Players Disable Crossplay With PC as Cheating Complaints Ramp Up

Authored by ign.com

Activision has addressed Call of Duty community complaints about cheating in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and confirmed plans to let console Ranked players disable crossplay with PC players.

Cheating has become the hottest topic among hardcore Call of Duty fans following the release of Ranked Play in Black Ops 6 and Warzone with the launch of Season 1 last year.

In the shorter term, with the launch of Season 2, Activision will enable the ability to disable crossplay for console players who want to compete only against other console players in Black Ops 6 and Warzone Ranked Play. »

### Elon Musk accused of giving ‘Nazi salute’ at Trump inauguration celebration

Authored by independent.co.uk

“Yeah Elon gave a Sieg Heil,” one user posted on Bluesky, while others pointedly accused him of giving a “Nazi salute”.

“Our new co-president Elon Musk gives a Nazi salute on day one of Trump presidency,” Democratic strategist Sawyer Hackett tweeted while sharing a clip of the gesture.

open image in gallery Elon Musk arrives before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington ( 2025 Getty Images ). »

### Trump says will take back 'Chinese-operated' Panama Canal, Latin American country says no

Authored by firstpost.com

The Panama Canal is a key trade route that handles around 6 per cent of global maritime traffic read more.

Trump has vowed to take back Panama Canal.

“Above all, China is operating the Panama Canal, and we didn’t give it to China, we gave it to Panama. »

### President Biden pardons family members in final minutes of presidency

Authored by abcnews.go.com

President Joe Biden issued pardons to several close family members Monday in the final minutes of his presidency.

"That is why I am exercising my power under the Constitution to pardon James B. Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John T. Owens, and Francis W. Biden," he continued.

The five preemptive pardons were issued to James Biden, Joe's younger brother; Sara Jones Biden, James' wife; Valerie Biden Owens, Joe's younger sister; John T. Owens', Valerie's husband; and Francis W. Biden, Joe's younger brother. »

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