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Guatemala: Indigenous Leaders Face Terrorism Charges
Click to expand Image Guatemalan Deputy Minister of Sustainable Development Luis Pacheco arrives at the court after being arrested on charges of terrorism and other crimes in Guatemala City on April 23, 2025. 2025 JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP via Getty Images (Washington, DC) โGuatemalaโs Attorney Generalโs Office has detained two Indigenous leaders on spurious terrorism charges tied to their participation in peaceful protests,...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:
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Venezuela Launches Campaign Demanding Return of Baby Kidnapped by U.S.
Venezuela denounces the U.S. for the forced separation and alleged kidnapping of Maikelys Espinoza Bernal, a two-year-old girl, launching a global campaign for her return. The case is spotlighted as a violation of migrant and child rights under international law. Related: U.S. Homeland Security Kidnapped a Two-Year-Old Girl, Venezuela Denounces Venezuela has ignited an international [โฆ]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump Media auditor says it was wrongly booted from US accountancy group
Semple, Marchal & Cooperโs decision to take Donald Trumpโs company as a client led to showdown, lawsuit claims
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Harvard announces review after antisemitism and Islamophobia reports
In our news wrap Tuesday, Harvard announced it will review academic offerings and policies in response to internal reports about antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus, the Senate confirmed David Perdue as the U.S. ambassador to China and the Trump administration dismissed many of former president Biden's nominees to the board that oversees the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Anger over highway 'patch jobs' amid less federal cash for SA roads
Residents near major highways in South Australia say roads are "not up to scratch" with "bandaid" repair jobs amid proposed changes to federal infrastructure funding that could see the state receive less.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Major twist in Tszyu's boxing future as rival withdraws from title defence
Sebastian Fundora's promoter confirms his fighter has withdrawn from his title defence this week, with a rematch against Tim Tszyu set to be confirmed.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:How Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to an election win
Canada's Liberal Party secured a fourth consecutive term after a narrow win in an election that was seen as one of the most consequential in its recent history. Prime Minister Mark Carney flipped his party's fortunes with a campaign focused on combating President Trumpโs tariffs and threats of annexation. Nick Schifrin discussed the result with Shachi Kurl of the Angus Reid Institute.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:GOP Rep. Salazar calls for pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants
As new stories of migrants deported without due process garner fresh headlines, the Trump administration continues to defend its actions in court. But thereโs little to no apparent momentum for immigration reform on Capitol Hill. GOP Rep. Maria Salazar of Miami is one of the loudest voices for reshaping immigration law on either side of the aisle and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Tunnels of Memory: Agent Orange and Vietnamโs Asymmetric Struggle for Justice
The Vietnam War, which came to an end 50 years ago this week, has been followed by a similarly lopsided war of historical memory.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hedging our bets: the existential questions facing Australiaโs next government in unpredictable times
Australia finds itself caught between two competing global giants: the US and China. Whoever wins government on Saturday faces tough challenges in securing the countryโs security and prosperityElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Snap plunges 13% on 'headwinds' to start quarter, inability to offer guidance
Snap did not offer an outlook for the second quarter, citing macroeconomic uncertainties.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump says Michigan base will stay open, get new fighter jets
President Trump on Tuesday announcedSelfridge National Guard basein Michigan will receive 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighters, newer generation jets meant to replace the installationโs aging A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, effectively guaranteeing the baseโs future. The Boeing-made aircraft, previously purchased by the Air Force, will go to Selfidge after years of lobbying from Michigan lawmakers to shore...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:PBS CEO weighs in on the potential impact of cutting public media funding
The Trump administration is expected to ask Congress to rescind more than $1 billion of funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the congressionally-created body through which NPR and PBS get federal funding, including for this program. The CPB is also suing the administration saying it illegally fired three members of the board. Amna Nawaz discussed more with PBS CEO Paula Kerger.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:'Hetero Awesome Fest' to be held near Idaho Capitol during Pride
The owner of a bar and restaurant in Idaho says he plans to host a โHetero Awesome Festโ near the state Capitol in June to coincide with Pride Month for the LGBTQ Mark Fitzpatrick, the owner of the Old State Saloon outside of Boise, said the two-day festival in Cecil D. Andrus Park was inspired...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Kashmir tensions: Pakistan minister warns of possible strike by India in next 24-36 hours
Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:As U.S. foreign aid drops, United Nations agencies that provide aid worldwide slash jobs or cut costs
Officials are pointing to funding reductions mainly from the United States and warning that vital relief programs will be severely affected as a result.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:How Trumpโs โAmerica Firstโ agenda shook the world in first 100 days
President Trump moved quickly to remake American foreign policy in his first 100 days in office, weaponizing his โAmerica Firstโ agenda with the slashing of foreign aid, expansionist threats toward friendly countries, and massively disruptive tariff regime, which has already roiled global markets and relationships. While Trump has frequently touted his dealmaking skills amid the...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Live updates: Trump compliments Whitmer, scales back auto tariffs while in Michigan to tout first 100 days
As his administration reaches its 100-day mark, President Trump is set Tuesday to tout his second-term accomplishments with his first rally since his inauguration. The president is sure to celebrate his administration's work on immigration, tariffs, reducing the size of the federal government and more at the evening event in Macomb County, Mich. Ahead of...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Sudanese midwives deliver hope amid war and ruin
In war-ravaged Khartoum, midwives like Hawaa Ismael are risking their lives to deliver babies and care for mothers despite Sudanโs crumbling health care system. With fewer than 25% of medical facilities still functioning due to the ongoing conflict, pregnant women are forced to walk for hours, or even days, to find care. Some never make [โฆ]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat - tariffs
The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:'We want to trade': Vietnam's future caught between the US and China again
The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity, 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Sweden: Three killed in Uppsala shooting
Swedish police said a masked gunman carried out a shooting that killed three people. The motive of the shooting was as of yet unclear, with police investigating it as a homicide.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: China steps up global propaganda push against US trade war
Also in todayโs newsletter, Canadaโs Carney prepares to take on Trump, and Chinaโs copper stockpiles set to run out
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to have access to the Atlantic ocean
The landlocked countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have endorsed an initiative by Morocco to give them access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The foreign ministers of the three military-ruled West African nations shared their countries positions during a meeting Monday with King Mohammed VI in Rabat, the [โฆ]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Some HESTA members 'caught unawares' by super fund outage
Dozens of HESTA super fund members told ABC News they weren't aware of the planned outage, despite HESTA announcing the seven-week freeze back in February.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Chinese community urges rethink on Labor, Coalition's Darwin Port plans
Members of Darwin's Chinese community are calling for federal Labor and the Coalition to reconsider their election promises to take back the lease of the Darwin Port.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Gustavo Petro Exposes Extermination Plan by Clan del Golfo Against Public Forces: 27 Victims and an Unprecedented Warning
Colombian President Gustavo Petro reveals details of the โpistol planโ that has claimed the lives of 27 police officers and soldiers, linking the crimes to the Clan del Golfo. He announces an unrelenting offensive and an international alliance to dismantle the criminal structure. Related: Emergency in Colombia: Petro Leads Battle Against Yellow Fever Outbreak President [โฆ]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Novo Nordisk opens weight loss drug Wegovy to telehealth; Hims & Hers shares rocket 23%
Novo Nordisk is racing to capture more patients now that many compounding pharmacies are restricted from making Wegovy copycats, with rare exceptions.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:EPA Head Pushes Mexico to Address Tijuana River Sewage in Recent San Diego Visit
Water knows no borders. Unfortunately, neither does sewage. Each day, the Tijuana River carries millionsโand sometimes billionsโof gallons of sewage across the U.S.-Mexico border into California, where it dumps into the ocean. This wave of waste frequently overwhelms wastewater treatment plants in both countries, fueling a public health and environmental crisis in nearby San Diego [โฆ]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:How engineers managed to get the power back on after Spain and Portugal's mass outage
Monday's unpredecented power outage left much of the Iberian Peninsula in the dark. This is how operators got electricity flowing again on after the blackout.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Trump marks 100 days with car flip-flop, music festivals under threat, recipe plagiarism claim
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter Morning everyone. Donald Trump will mark the first 100 days of his second presidential term with a rally in Michigan today, having already marked it perhaps less intentionally by performing a big flip-flop on tariffs for carmakers.Our Full Story podcast today answers all your...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Jordan and US in talks to extradite alleged Jerusalem Sbarro bomber
Jordan and US in talks to extradite alleged Jerusalem Sbarro bomber Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 04/29/2025 - 19:45 US officials briefed on Jordan's crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood say now is time to extradite Ahlam Tamimi, with an eye on economic aid People wave flags as they protest against US president Trump's proposal for the United States to 'take over' the Gaza Strip, in Amman, Jordan, on 14 February 2025...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:'Angry' young voters in most expensive towns reject housing policies
Young people in some of Australia's most expensive regional towns are disappointed with both major parties, as experts warn their policies are likely to push house prices up even further.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:US is urged to mine seabeds for critical minerals in counter to China
Witnesses tell Congressional panel that to break Beijingโs rare earths dominance, Washington must promote ocean mining of elements.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Cyclist killed in Bundaberg alleged hit-and-run involving stolen car
Police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run crash in Bundaberg that killed a 34-year-old cyclist overnight.
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