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‘Outsourcing’ border enforcement: Biden’s migration policies rely on Mexico despite its grim record
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (MEXICO CITY) — When Emiliano, 51 years old, finally reached Mexico from his native Venezuela, he was detained by Mexico’s immigration authority, known by its Spanish-language initials as INM. Imprisoned in a crowded [Read More…]
Woman survives on candy and wine after being lost in the wilderness for five days: Police
Facebook / Wodonga Police (LONDON) — A woman is lucky to be alive after she was stranded for five days in thick Australian bushland and managed to survive on some candy and a bottle of [Read More…]
New $1.2 billion US military aid package to Ukraine: What’s in it?
Enes Yildirim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon on Tuesday announced a new commitment of $1.2 billion in military aid for Ukraine. The package includes air-defense systems to help Ukrainian forces defend against a [Read More…]
Paul Whelan ‘is focused on getting through each day,’ brother says after US ambassador’s visit
David Whelan, Paul Whelan’s brother, is shown during an interview with ABC News’ Linsey Davis. — ABC News (NEW YORK) — Paul Whelan, a former American Marine who has been detained in Russia since 2018, [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the countries are fighting for control of areas in [Read More…]
During shrunken Victory Day parade, Putin says Ukraine war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Gavriil Grigorov/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Russia’s Victory Day parade is meant to be a projection of President Vladimir Putin’s military might. But this year, it was effectively the opposite. The military parade in [Read More…]
Sudan’s rival forces hold peace talks amid shaky cease-fires
kdow/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Sounds of fighting and artillery shooting could be heard in several parts of Sudan on Monday as talks between warring sides were underway in Saudi Arabia amid hopes it will [Read More…]
King Charles III’s coronation: The biggest moments of the historic event
Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage (LONDON) — King Charles III had his crowning moment Saturday as the United Kingdom celebrated its first coronation in 70 years. Charles and his wife Queen Camilla were celebrated in a weekend of [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Four injured in Kyiv from drone debris in Russian strike
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the countries are fighting for control of areas in [Read More…]
Migrants desperate to live in US endure inhumane conditions near the Mexican border: Reporter’s notebook
Mireya Villarreal/Jim Scholz/ABC News (MATAMOROS, Mexico) — Most U.S. border towns, from Texas to California, thrive on a healthy relationship with their Mexican counterparts. Goods and labor flow back and forth, helping tourism and the economy [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian mercenary group announces retreat from Bakhmut
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the countries are fighting for control of areas in [Read More…]
Recent heat wave in the Mediterranean caused by climate change: Study
SimpleImages/Getty Images (LONDON) — Human-caused climate change led to the record-breaking heat wave that hit Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Algeria last month, according to a new study. In fact, researchers found that those scorching temperatures [Read More…]
Commonwealth countries take a muted view ahead of King Charles’ coronation
SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — While the buzz ahead of Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III is palpable in London, across the 15 commonwealth countries where the monarch is head of state, [Read More…]
How to watch the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the US
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The invitations have been sent and rehearsals have been done for the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla. Even without an invitation, and even if [Read More…]
Anti-monarchists to protest King Charles III’s coronation despite controversial new law
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images (LONDON) — Anti-monarchists are expected to stage large-scale protests in London on Saturday during the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III, despite warnings from authorities and a controversial new law. Charles and [Read More…]
What is happening in Sudan?
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Sudan is on the brink of collapse as forces loyal to two rival generals are battling for control of the resource-rich North African nation. The ongoing conflict has left hundreds of [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: US calls Kremlin drone accusation ‘ludicrous’
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the countries are fighting for control of areas in [Read More…]
What to know about the controversial Crown Jewels to be used in King Charles III’s coronation
YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Camilla, the queen consort, will be crowned with an existing crown on Saturday at King Charles III’s coronation, but one that has undergone a transformation due, in part, [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia says Ukraine tried to kill Putin in Kremlin with two drones
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the countries are fighting for control of areas in [Read More…]
Teenage boy opens fire at Belgrade school, killing nine
OLIVER BUNIC/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least nine people are dead and seven others are wounded after a shooting at a school in Serbia’s capital on Wednesday, authorities said. The suspect, who [Read More…]