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Puerto Rico insult ignites election tensions

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Trump rally joke stirs Puerto Rican fury and political stakes

Puerto Ricans are furious after a comic at a Trump rally mocked the island, sparking island-wide outrage and potentially affecting the election.

At Madison Square Garden, Tony Hinchcliffe shocked the crowd, calling Puerto Rico “a floating island of garbage.”

Phones across Puerto Rico lit up within minutes as the community reacted to the latest insult toward the U.S. territory.

Puerto Ricans can’t vote in general elections but have powerful influence through their relatives in swing states.

This backlash could boost Kamala Harris, who’s competing with Trump for the Puerto Rican vote in states like Pennsylvania.

Just hours after the rally, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny announced his support for Harris.

Hinchcliffe’s routine included offensive remarks targeting Latinos, Jews, and Black people—key communities in the election.

This rally is the latest flashpoint in an election where cultural respect and representation are front and centre.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.


Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.


Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.


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Albanese apologises to Jewish community at Bondi attack memorial

Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.

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Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.


Anthony Albanese has apologised to the Jewish community, saying Australia failed to keep people safe after the Bondi terror attack.

Speaking at a memorial in Sydney, he pledged to confront antisemitism and stand with families and first responders in grief and unity.


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