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US President Donald Trump announced that Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, was killed in a US military strike. The operation was carried out with assistance from Venezuelan authorities. Flores was a notorious figure,…

The Kennedy Center in Washington DC will remove Donald Trump's name from its building after an appeals court rejected an emergency appeal. Trump's name was added to the center's National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards in 2017. The appeals…

A federal judge has ordered the restoration of national park plaques removed under a Trump administration directive. The plaques, which commemorated the nation's founding and its history, were taken down in 2020. The removal was widely criticized by historians and…

Spencer Pratt, reality TV star of The Hills, has conceded the Los Angeles mayoral race. Pratt did not dispute the election results, instead focusing on his campaign's broader goals. He declared "war" against the advancing candidates, signaling his intent to…

Australians considering switching to electric vehicles (EVs) face several key factors to consider. Charging is a primary concern, with 'trickle charging' from a standard household power point being the most common method. This method is convenient but slow, taking up…

The Philippines is recovering from its strongest earthquake in decades, a 7.8-magnitude quake that struck the southern island of Mindanao. At least 55 people have been killed and many more injured. The quake caused widespread destruction, including damaged buildings, roads,…

The US Department of Justice has approved the $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. This merger would create one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. The combined entity would own a vast library of content,…

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has cut federal funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. The decision is based on allegations of fraud and poor management by the agency. Los Angeles receives significant federal funding to…

Merope Mills, a journalist and healthcare campaigner, has been awarded a CBE in the king's honours list. The honour recognizes her work on the Martha's Rule campaign, a patient safety initiative. Mills launched the campaign after her 13-year-old daughter, Martha,…

South Korea's World Cup campaign has brought the nation together, with fans gathering to watch matches despite the early morning time difference. Commuters and schoolchildren are ditching their daily routines to support the team, known as the Red Devils. Seoul's…

A police officer in the UK is under criminal investigation for allegedly using artificial intelligence in a manner that may have compromised their duties. The officer, who has not been named, has been removed from frontline duties pending the outcome…

The FBI has raided the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a group focused on voter registration and voting rights. The Collaborative is a non-profit organization that aims to increase voter participation, particularly among marginalized communities. Agents seized phones and laptops during the…

Violent riots broke out in Belfast, prompting concerns over loyalist paramilitary influence. The disturbances took place in a nationalist area, but union flags were visible during the unrest. Tensions have long simmered between loyalist and nationalist communities in Northern Ireland.…