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Poland asks U.S. to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse

Poland asked the United States on Monday to extradite fugitive former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces 26 charges mainly related to the alleged misuse of money

Poland asks U.S. to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse
Americas|Election|Political|World

El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027

El Salvador's opposition parties have named Maytee Iraheta, a former lawmaker, as well as doctor and union leader Rafael Aguirre to run against

El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027
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Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war

Laura Loomer became infamous for spreading conspiracy theories online

Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
Americas|Election|Finance|Political|World

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say

Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires after Argentine President Javier Milei used a trip to the country to criticize its leaders and

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say
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Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called new U.S. tariffs unfair and a strategic mistake in a Sunday opinion column for The Washington

Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed
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Honduras ex-President Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to Honduras on Sunday, eight months after U.S.

Honduras ex-President Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon
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Former President Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras after arrest warrant suspended

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has returned to his country to face corruption charges

Former President Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras after arrest warrant suspended
Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World

Athletics-Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again

Nikki Hiltz survived a three-way sprint finish to win a fourth successive outdoor U.S. national

Athletics-Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again
Americas|Environment|Health|US|World

Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze

Dry, windy weather is fueling a big wildfire a few miles north of Sisters, Oregon

Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze
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For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians
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Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'

Venezuela's foreign minister said on Friday the country has formally notified the United Nations of its "irrevocable" decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court,

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'
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Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%

Brazil estimates that newly announced U.S. tariffs will affect 23.1% of its exports, according to a government statement released on Friday.

Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%
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Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing

Two sons of a man shot by immigration officers in Houston have told members of Congress about the horror and confusion of learning their father had been killed

Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing
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11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas

Eleven people have been charged with causing the deaths of seven migrants by trapping them inside a cargo container in sweltering Texas heat

11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
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Costa Rica captures most wanted fugitive also sought by US, authorities say

Costa Rican police captured Alejandro Arias, also known by his alias "Diablo," the country's most wanted fugitive who was also sought by the U.S. on drug-trafficking

Costa Rica captures most wanted fugitive also sought by US, authorities say
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Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia

Torrential rain triggered dangerous flash flooding across parts of West Virginia as severe storms sweep through the Eastern US.

Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia
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Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba

Spanish hotel group Melia said it has ceased all operations of its 34 hotels in Cuba on Friday amid the hardening of U.S. sanctions and the island’s

Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba
Africa|Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term

United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in

UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US lawmakers lobby to hold European security meeting in South Carolina, not Serbia

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pushing to hold a meeting of up to 57 nations about European security in South Carolina rather than Serbia next

US lawmakers lobby to hold European security meeting in South Carolina, not Serbia
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US, Mexico set more USMCA talks for September amid differences over autos content

U.S. and Mexican officials said on Thursday they will meet for a fourth round of negotiations to revamp the North American trade pact

US, Mexico set more USMCA talks for September amid differences over autos content
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Wisconsin protesters demand justice for man shot dead by police

Hundreds of protesters gathered for a vigil in Madison, Wisconsin, on Thursday, demanding police be held responsible one day after an officer shot dead a man in an

Wisconsin protesters demand justice for man shot dead by police
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A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs

The Ashaninka Indigenous people, who reclaimed their territory on the Brazil-Peru border decades ago, now face threats from gangs and drug traffickers

A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs
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Mexico to see no change from new US tariffs, economy minister says

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday that the country will "see no change in the effective tariff that Mexico pays," after the U.S. government

Mexico to see no change from new US tariffs, economy minister says
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2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor's office says

Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia this week

2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor's office says