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TikTok Videos Exploit Trade War To Sell Fake Luxury Goods
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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) says counterfeiting costs European industry 16 billion euros a year.

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Community Seeks Answers In French School Knife Killing
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Witnesses said teachers overpowered the teenage student -- whose identity has not been revealed but who a fellow pupil said had expressed an admiration for Adolf Hitler.

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Brazil’s Ex-President Collor De Mello Arrested In Corruption Case
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A court on Thursday rejected his efforts to have the arrest order annulled.

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Trump Heads To Pope’s Funeral In First Foreign Trip Of New Term
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Trump had a distant relationship with the late pontiff who did not hesitate to criticize him sharply on his signature policy of mass deportations of migrants.

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Russian General Killed By Car Bomb Near Moscow
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The leader of Russia's Caucasus region of North Osetia, Sergei Menyailo, told RIA Novosti that Ukraine could be behind the killing.

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South Korea’s Former President Claims His Bribery Indictment ‘Unjust’
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The country's only two other surviving former presidents, Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, have both been found guilty of corruption and spent time behind bars.

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Biden To Attend Pope’s Funeral
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Biden, a devout Catholic, has often expressed his affection and admiration for Pope Francis. They had several official and private meetings and Biden kept a photo of Francis in the Oval Office during his term.

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Russia ‘Ready To Reach A Deal’ On Ukraine —Sergei Lavrov
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Lavrov said the talks process was moving in the right direction, and negotiations would continue with Washington.

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Indian, Pakistani Troops Exchange Fire In Kashmir
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On Friday Indian troops blew up homes in Kashmir in their search and issued wanted posters with sketches of three men.

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South Korea Proposes ‘Package Deal’ To Avoid US Tariffs
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The country's economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in the first 3 months of this year due to tariff concerns and political chaos.

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The Epstein List: Full list of names revealed in unsealed court records
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Prince Andrew, David Copperfield and Bill Clinton are among the names included in court documents

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Who was Virginia Giuffre? Epstein survivor helped spearhead battle against sex trafficker
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Giuffre was a ‘fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking,’ her family said following her suicide

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Virginia Giuffre, prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, dies by suicide
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Virginia Giuffre was one of the first to call for Jeffrey Epstein to face criminal charges

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Pope Francis funeral latest: World leaders to pay respects to late Pontiff in historic Vatican ceremony
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Pope Francis will be remembered as a humble leader and champion of the poor in a ceremony attended by world leaders

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Gut toxins and 50,000 deaths: The truth behind the rise in colon cancer and the signs to look for
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If trends continue, colorectal cancer could become the leading cause of cancer-related death among young adults

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Whales and dolphins keep washing up dead in Southern California — scientists say this is responsible
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Sea lions, dolphins, whales and other animals have been struck down

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Trump suggests he didn’t have time to buy Melania birthday gifts because he’s so ‘busy’ with tariff deals that don’t exist
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Just 34 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s tariffs, according to a new poll

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Health and Human Services denies it will create autism registry
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A ‘real-world data platform will link existing datasets to support research into causes of autism and insights into improved treatment strategies,’ one HHS official told The Independent

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Trump demands ‘high level’ Moscow-Kyiv meeting as Russian general killed by car bomb
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Trump said a deal was “very close” on the same day Yaroslav Moskalik, a deputy chief in the general staff of Russia’s armed forces, was killed by an explosive device that was placed in his car

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Disgruntled Disney staffer who hacked menus to adjust allergen warnings is jailed for 3 years and given $700,000 fine
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Michael Scheuer conducted a series of computer attacks on the company’s system following his termination for ‘misconduct’

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Man in the middle of mental health episode was tased by the cops and died days later, his family claims
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Officers kept repeating instructions to John Daniel ‘LJ’ Scott Jr, 39, which they say went ignored

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As it happened: Coffin of Pope Francis sealed after 250,000 pay homage to head of Catholic Church
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Pope Francis’s coffin was sealed after a quarter of million people visited the late spiritual leader, as heads of state fly in to attend Saturday’s ceremony in St Peter’s Square

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Trump’s planned pharmaceutical tariffs would raise costs by $51bn annually, report finds
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Prices of medication and other costs could increase by as much as 12.9 percent if the tariffs are put in place

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Donald Trump too busy to buy Melania birthday present as First Lady to spend day at Pope Francis’ funeral
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Donald Trump said he has not had much time to buy his wife, Melania, a birthday present as he’s been “pretty busy” while fallout from his tariffs continues.

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Pam Bondi claims judiciary ‘deranged’ after judge arrested for allegedly obstructing immigration agents
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US attorney general Pam Bondi has attacked "deranged" judges who she says "think they are beyond and above the law", after the FBI arrested and charged Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan over allegations she helped a migrant evade immigration agents.

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Only a third of Americans approve of Trump’s tariffs in latest imploding poll
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In yet another survey, over half of respondents said words like ‘scary’ and ‘chaotic’ well described Trump’s administration

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Rite Aids could be closing down as company eyes second bankruptcy in two years
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The troubled drugstore chain previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, which resulted in more than 800 store closures

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‘The United States wants you to leave’: Unaccompanied migrant kids are being forced to attend deportation hearings alone
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A New York immigration judge presided over a group of a dozen children to explain to them why they might have to leave the country

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Justice Department to resume issuing subpoenas to journalists as part of leaks crackdown, Bondi says

The Justice Department is poised to crack down on leaks of information to the news media, authorizing prosecutors to issue subpoenas to news organizations as part of leak investigations, serve search warrants when appropriate and force journalists to testify about their sources

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‘I’ll hook you up to a f***ing polygraph test,’ a furious Hegseth told acting chair of the Joint Chief of Staff in hunt for leak: report
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Hegseth threatened top staff with polygraph tests following reports that the Pentagon invited Elon Musk for a briefing on China

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Trump looks to end $56 million grant to give Narcan to first responders to help save lives during an overdose
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Narcan – known generically as naloxone – is a nasal spray that works to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in two to three minutes

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‘Death penalty is political game’: Luigi Mangione’s supporters visit courthouse to oppose his possible execution in murder case
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Prosecutors announced officials plans to seek the death penalty ahead of Luigi Mangione’s hearing

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Nearly 40 years after a Miami realtor was shot in her office, police say they have arrested a suspect
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Old fingerprint evidence was the key to cracking the case, police said

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Mike Lindell’s legal team presents court filing littered with AI-generated mistakes to back arguments
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Lawyers told the judge overseeing the case they mistakenly filed a first draft instead of the final version which had been corrected

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Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup
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Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup

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How Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly helped a migrant slip past ICE agents and landed herself in handcuffs
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The FBI claims the Wisconsin jurist attempted to prevent immigration agents from arresting someone who’d appeared in her courtroom

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Trump administration opens investigation on UC Berkeley over foreign funding
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The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, centered on foreign funding, making it the latest university to be targeted by the federal government

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Trump bailing on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner means Washington can have some fun
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Analysis: The entire reason for this insufferable ritual of official Washington has nothing to do with whether the president sits down for a meal with the press, writes Andrew Feinberg

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Trump campaigned on ending Ukraine war on Day 1. Now he said it was in ‘jest’
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President Donald Trump repeatedly boasted throughout his presidential campaign and after his White House victory that he could end Russia’s war in Ukraine in ‘24 hours’

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College journalists wrestle with transparency as students fear deportation for speaking out
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College journalists across the U.S. are navigating a surge in requests to remove previously published content amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on student protesters and what critics describe as unprecedented attacks on campus speech

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Moment crying nun who knew Pope Francis is allowed to break protocol at coffin of late pontiff
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This is the moment a crying nun who knew Pope Francis was allowed to break protocol at the coffin of the late Pontiff.

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Disgraced lawmaker George Santos sentenced to seven years in jail for fraud and identity theft
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Former congressman who was caught in a series of outlandish lies and fabrications pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and wire fraud in August

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Bank employee claims she was just ‘borrowing’ money from customers when she took more than $240K from accounts: report
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The total amount of money stolen is reportedly in excess of $241,900, according to investigators

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How to watch Pope Francis’ funeral including date and TV timings
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Pope Francis’ funeral will mark the first such ceremony for an incumbent pope since the passing of John Paul II in 2005

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Democrat is nearly boo’ed out of hour-long town hall as voters bash her for supporting SAVE voting rights act
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was whisked away after the Washington state event for security concerns

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Pete Hegseth says US troops ‘need to be fit, not fat’ as he attacks ‘completely unacceptable’ statistic
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Pete Hegseth has said America's troops "need to be fit, not fat", after a report by the American Security Project found two-thirds of Guard and Reserve service members are overweight.

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Trump administration U-turns on cancellation of visas that had left foreign students in limbo
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Administration said it would restore more than 1,000 student visas which had been revoked often due to minor infractions

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What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending
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Tens of thousands have already turned out to pay their respects to the late Pope ahead of his funeral service on Saturday

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Trump’s surgeon general pick promotes misleading claims about her education, new investigation shows
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Dr. Jannette Nesheiwat wrote in a 2018 social media post, that she had completed her “medical training and residency” at Arkansas as well as serving as Chief Resident

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What the killing of a Russian general in Moscow means for Trump’s plan for peace in Ukraine
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The latest killing of a Russian general underscores the fact that Ukraine is still very much in the fight for its survival, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Empty store shelves are coming as companies cancel orders from China amid tariff concerns
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Number of freight vessels scheduled to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles is on track to be down by 31 percent for the week ending May 10

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Driver convicted of first-degree murder in case of Colorado teens who threw fatal rock at car
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The last of three friends accused of killing a driver in Colorado by throwing a rock through the windshield of her car has been convicted

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Massachusetts mom-of-four hiking with her children at Purgatory Chasm falls 75 feet to her death
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Carrie Sanger, 49, was out with three of her four children when the tragic accident occurred in Sutton

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Trump’s two-word verdict on Pope Francis’ funeral as he departs for Rome
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Donald Trump has said the funeral of Pope Francis, taking place on Saturday, 26 April, will be "very interesting", ahead of leaving to join other world leaders for the event in Rome.

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The Latest: FBI arrests a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents
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The FBI has arrested Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, saying she “intentionally misdirected” federal immigration agents away from a man they were trying to take into custody at her courthouse

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Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade said Putin is ‘embarrassing’ Trump with latest Ukraine bombing
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Trump repeatedly boasted during presidential campaign and after his White House victory that he could end Russia’s war in Ukraine in one day

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Family of track stabbing victim Austin Metcalf is constantly being ‘swatted’ forcing police to respond
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Both of Metcalf’s parents have been swatted since the young man’s death on April 2

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New Syrian foreign minister attends UN Security Council in first US appearance since Assad's fall
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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani attended a U.N. Security Council briefing after raising his country’s new flag at the international body

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Docs who provide trans care to minors will face DOJ investigation, AG Pam Bondi says
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Pam Bondi’s memo marks the Trump administration’s latest attempt to clamp down on transgender healthcare

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ICE did not have warrant for Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest - now Homeland Security claims ‘they did not need one’
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Homeland Security says its agent believed the student activist was trying to leave the scene of his arrest in New York - campaigners branded the claim ‘absurd’

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‘Zizian’ follower named ‘person of interest’ in her parents’ killing denies all allegations: ‘We aren’t a murder cult’
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In a 20-page letter from jail shared with The Independent, the 32-year-old defended her group’s motives and said their namesake Ziz LaSota is on ‘hunger strike’

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Matt Gaetz visited El Salvador’s mega-prison and saw people drained of hope. He then pitched it to Stephen Miller
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Matt Gaetz was given a tour of the facility, which human rights groups have described as a ‘tropical gulag’ rife with abuses

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Pollen is hitting the Northeast and South hard - and experts say allergy season is lasting longer
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About one quarter of U.S. adults have a seasonal allergy, which can bring frustrating symptoms amid warmer weather

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Anger as US cardinal accused of covering up church abuse given ceremonial honor of closing Pope Francis’s coffin
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The Los Angeles Archdiocese paid over $660 million to settle clergy abuse claims against 508 victims during Cardinal Roger Mahony's tenure

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New Mexico judge and wife arrested for hiding an alleged Venezuelan gang member in their house
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‘There is no way in the world that I would have allowed my grandkids to have any contact with the boys if I had sensed danger,’ the ex-judge wrote

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Chaos continues at the Pentagon as Hegseth’s chief of staff leaves post after just months on the job
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Former chief of staff will take on a ‘special government employee’ role within the Department of Defense

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Why Zelensky may fear being dragged into a boxing match with Kyiv’s mayor
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A growing rivalry between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vitali Klitschko could weaken the president’s position as pressure mounts for ceasefire, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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‘Don’t be a ball buster, OK’: Inside Trump’s brash approach to silence dissenters and push his agenda
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The president reportedly put Texas House Rep. Chip Roy in his place as Republicans wrangled over the spending bill earlier this month

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Watch: Cardinals meet at Vatican to discuss Pope Francis funeral plans
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Watch again as Cardinals met at the Vatican in Rome on Tuesday (22 April) to discuss the funeral plans for Pope Francis.

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Watch: JD Vance holds press conference during India trip to discuss trade deal
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Watch again as US vice president JD Vance held a press conference during his trip to India on Tuesday (22 April) as New Delhi looked to avoid tariffs and negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington.

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Watch: Rachel Reeves gives speech on UK economy at International Monetary Fund in Washington DC
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Watch again as chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a speech on the UK economy at the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC on Wednesday (23 April).

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Mapped: Territory Ukraine could lose as details of US peace deal proposal revealed
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As the US lays out its territorial proposals for a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, The Independent maps the land which Ukraine stands to lose

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Trump pardons GOP fraudster who paid for plastic surgery with slain cop memorial fund
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President granted clemency to MAGA-aligned former Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore just weeks before her sentencing date

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Former child star Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died, her death certificate reveals
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Invisible Sign actress died earlier this month and police investigations into the cause are ongoing

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Flames rage from car after top Putin general killed in Moscow bombing
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Flames rage from a car after a senior Russian general was killed in a car bombing near Moscow.

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Trump’s migrant arrests forces all-male ICE center to hold women and exceed nearly triple capacity
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“We are practically kidnapped,” said man forced to share room with 80 others for two weeks

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Australian radio station secretly used an AI host for six months
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Workdays with Thy broadcast for six months before listeners began questioning the host’s true identity

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China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war
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Chinese space agency opens access to its lunar samples to scientists from seven countries

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Senior Russian general killed in car explosion near Moscow
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A criminal case has been opened after Yaroslav Moskalik, who held the rank of major general, was killed

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Australian politicians lambast ‘neo-Nazi hecklers’ at Anzac Day memorial service
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Anzac Day commemorates anniversary of first major military action by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I

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Jon Stewart says Elon Musk ghosted him over Daily Show interview invite
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‘I think everyone has been left on read at some point by that gentleman’, Jon Stewart said in his latest podcast episode

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Ukraine says Russia kills 3 in another drone attack after Trump rebukes Putin
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Officials say a Russian drone has struck an apartment building in a southeastern Ukraine city, killing three people and injuring 10 others

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Voices: Poll of the day: Do you still believe in the UK–US ‘special relationship’?
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Have your say: Is the UK–US “special relationship” still alive, or has Trump’s trade war and shifting global politics turned it into a thing of the past?

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Woman facing US deportation after wrong turn on drive to Costco
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A woman from Guatemala says she and her two US-born children were held for nearly a week by customs agents

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How to tell a conclave from a congregation: A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope
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A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals

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Why a century-old tradition will be broken when Pope Francis is buried outside the Vatican
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His burial site reflects his humble approach to the grand office

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Why Crimea matters so much to Putin – and now Trump
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All the US president cares about is this war being over, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, no matter the cost to Ukraine’s history and future

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Conclave choice for the next pope ‘totally unpredictable’, says Vatican expert
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The theologian added that the timing of 2024 film Conclave “couldn’t be more powerful”

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Musician tells the stories of 10 women imprisoned for killing their abusers
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Vivir Quintana is using a typically male genre of music to sing for incarcerated women

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Florida Democrat’s scathing 7-word rebuke as he quits the ‘dead’ party
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State Senator Jason Pizzo is the third Florida Democrat to leave the party this year

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California overtakes Japan as the world’s fourth largest economy
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Governor Gavin Newsom relished in his state’s economic prowess but lambasted President Trump’s ‘reckless tariff policies’

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US army suspends commander after portraits of Trump and Hegseth flipped to face wall at base
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Col. Sheyla Baez-Ramirez was Fort McCoy Garrison Commander at base in Wisconsin

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The symptoms to look for as whooping cough cases soar in the US
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Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention indicates there have been twice as many cases this year, compared to last year

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Trump snaps at journalist when quizzed about Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine
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Donald Trump snapped at a journalist when asked why he was not putting more pressure on Vladimir Putin following Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine.

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What a deleted tweet tells us about tensions between Israel and the Vatican
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Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted

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Victim speaks out after men caught filming women in Paris pool changing rooms
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A woman who says she was secretly filmed by a man in a public swimming pool changing room has bravely spoken of her ordeal.

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The real truth behind Trump’s latest attack on Zelensky over potential US peace deal
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Donald Trump’s best option now is to walk away from his so-called peace talks, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov accuses Europe of ‘reviving Nazi views’ over Ukraine
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Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov has accused Europe of “reviving Nazi views” over Ukraine.

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Trump administration tipped off Wall Street execs about possible India tariff deal: Fox report
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The move raises new accusations of insider trading by the Trump administration and its cronies

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U.S. Supreme Court Stops Trump’s Controversial Deportation Of Migrants
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In a late-night decision on Saturday, the United States Supreme Court issued a temporary halt on President Donald Trump’s controversial effort to deport Venezuelan migrants under a rarely used 18th-century law. The emergency order, which came amid heightened political tensions, blocked the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798—a statute most notably employed […]

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Biden Criticises Trump-Era Social Security Policies In First Public Address Since Leaving Office
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In his first major speech since the end of his tenure, former U.S. President, Joe Biden delivered a forceful rebuke of the Donald Trump administration’s approach to public welfare, particularly its management of Social Security. Addressing a disability rights gathering in Chicago on Tuesday, Biden condemned recent changes to the nation’s social safety net, alleging […]

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“We Will Not Be Quiet”: Mass Protests Erupt Across U.S. As Thousands Rally Against Trump’s Policies
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United States President, Donald Trump’s policies sparked widespread outrage, drawing tens of thousands of protesters to major U.S. cities in what became the most significant wave of demonstrations since his return to the White House. Critics of the Republican leader’s administration gathered in cities such as Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Florida, and Denver, […]

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First Black Republican Woman In U.S Congress, Mia Love Dies At 49
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Former U.S. Representative Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has passed away at the age of 49. Naija News reports that the former lawmakers family announced her death in a heartfelt statement on 𝕏 on Sunday night. “With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our […]

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Canada Elects New Prime Minister To Replace Trudeau
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Mark Carney has won the leadership of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as the country’s next prime minister, according to official results announced on Sunday. Carney, 59, secured a decisive victory with 86% of the vote, defeating former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a contest that saw participation from nearly 152,000 […]

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Multiple Bus Explosions Rock Central Israel In Suspected Terrorist Attack
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In a series of alarming events on Thursday, three buses were destroyed by explosions in Bat Yam, a city near Tel Aviv, Israel. Authorities are treating the incidents as coordinated terrorist attacks. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. The explosions occurred almost simultaneously, targeting buses parked in the central district of Bat Yam. Israeli Defence […]

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Deportation: Trump Breaks Silence On Prince Harry’s U.S. Visa Controversy
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United States President, Donald Trump, has dismissed speculation that he would deport Prince Harry, stating that he has no interest in taking such action. Prince Harry, who moved to Montecito, California, with his wife Meghan Markle and their children in 2020, has faced scrutiny over his U.S. visa status following admissions in his memoir about […]

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Trump Orders Federal Agencies To Begin Firing Diversity Program Employees
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The Donald Trump administration has directed federal agencies to begin eliminating positions related to diversity initiatives, following a directive earlier this week that placed these employees on paid leave. This latest action, targeting jobs focused on fighting discrimination like racism and sexism, is part of a broader push by the 78-year-old Republican president to implement […]

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Trump Might Secure Third Term As Lawmaker Introduces New Constitutional Resolution
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United States President Donald Trump might secure a third term in office if a new constitutional amendment proposed by Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee is approved. The resolution seeks to revise the 22nd Amendment, which currently limits presidents to two terms, by allowing a president to serve up to three terms—though no more than […]

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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Begin As ICE Arrests Over 460 Illegal Immigrants
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In a sweeping operation during President Donald Trump’s first day in office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested over 460 undocumented immigrants, including many with serious criminal records. Naija News learnt that the arrests, carried out by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) unit, took place within a 33-hour period from midnight on January […]

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Deportations: Trump Reverses Restrictions, Allows Immigration Raids In Schools, Churches, Hospitals
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The Donald Trump administration has empowered U.S. immigration authorities to arrest individuals at schools, churches, and hospitals, reversing policies that previously shielded these locations from enforcement actions. Naija News understands that this policy shift ends over a decade of restrictions that classified such “sensitive areas” as off-limits for immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security […]

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Trump Issues Executive Order To End Birthright Citizenship
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In a bold move on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court for over 125 years. The order is part of a series of executive actions designed to overhaul U.S. immigration and border policies, many […]

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Trump Revokes LGBTQ Protections, Diversity Programs In Sweeping Executive Orders
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U.S. President, Donald Trump has officially repealed several executive orders promoting LGBTQ rights and diversity initiatives, issuing new decrees on Monday that define gender strictly as male or female and eliminate federal diversity programs. This move marks a significant shift from the policies of the previous administration and aligns with Trump’s ongoing opposition to what […]

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Trump Pardons Over 1,500 Capitol Rioters On First Day In Office
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U.S. President Donald Trump, on his first day back in office, pardoned over 1,500 individuals linked to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot aimed at overturning the 2020 election results. Trump also directed the dismissal of all pending criminal cases related to the attack. Notable figures among the pardoned include Enrique Tarrio, former leader of […]

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Trump Sworn In As 47th US President, Pledges Swift Action On Immigration, Culture Wars
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Donald Trump, 78, has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking a historic comeback four years after losing to Joe Biden. The Republican leader vowed to immediately implement sweeping changes on immigration and US cultural policies, setting the tone for his second term in office. In contrast to his outsider […]

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Trump To Issue Sweeping Immigration Orders After Swearing-In
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Incoming US President Donald Trump is set to sign a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping the nation’s approach to citizenship and immigration, an administration official revealed on Monday. Naija News understande that the 47th president, who campaigned on a hardline immigration platform, plans to move swiftly after his inauguration with policies designed to […]

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How Trump’s Reelection Shielded Him from Potential Conviction – Report
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A recently published report by former special counsel Jack Smith suggests that Donald Trump could have been convicted for allegedly attempting to overturn the 2020 election results if he had not been reelected four years later. The report, revealed by U.S. media on Tuesday, highlights the U.S. Department of Justice’s stance that a sitting president […]

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US Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Bid To Block Hush Money Sentencing
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The United States Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request by President-elect Donald Trump to halt his sentencing in a hush money case. In a 5-4 decision on Thursday, the court, which includes three Trump-appointed justices, ruled that the sentencing would proceed as scheduled on Friday. The brief unsigned order stated that the sentencing’s burden […]

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No Chance In Hell, Canada Will Never Be America’s 51st State – Trudeau Fires Back At Trump
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has categorically rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion to absorb Canada into the United States as its 51st state. Trudeau described the idea as unrealistic and emphasized the importance of the two nations maintaining their independent identities. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the […]

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US Congress Certifies Trump’s Electoral Victory, Confirms Return To White House
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The United States Congress has formally certified Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, paving the way for his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The certification, conducted during a joint session on Monday, marked the final step in affirming the Electoral College results from November’s election. According to Al-Jazeera, Vice President Kamala Harris, who […]

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Georgian President Zourabichvili Vows To Stay In Office, Rejecting “Illegitimate” Electoral Process
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Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has announced her decision to remain in office after her six-year term officially ends, claiming her stance is a resistance against what she views as the ruling Georgian Dream party’s monopolization of power. The 72-year-old leader, a former diplomat, has accused the governing party of aligning with Moscow’s interests, warning that […]

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Watch As Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Carrying 67 People Crashed, Killing Over 30 People
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An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet tragically crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, resulting in significant casualties. The aircraft was carrying 67 individuals, including five crew members, on its journey from Baku to Grozny in Russia when it encountered difficulties. Kazakhstan’s emergency ministry reported that, while over 30 people are believed to have lost their […]

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Over 1,200 Tourists Evacuated As Eiffel Tower In Paris Suffers Fire Threat
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris underwent a precautionary evacuation, successfully managing the safety of approximately 1,200 visitors on Tuesday, December 24. This decision followed the detection of a technical issue related to the elevator shaft between the first and second floors of the tower which almost led to a fire outbreak, as reported by local […]

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached
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South Korea’s political landscape took a dramatic turn as President Yoon Suk Yeol faced impeachment, marking a significant rebuke from his own ruling party. The unprecedented move came after Yoon’s refusal to step down following his controversial decision to briefly impose martial law. According to CNN, the parliamentary vote on Saturday saw 204 lawmakers support […]

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Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Emergency Surgery For Bleeding In Skull
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has undergone emergency surgery to address bleeding in his skull, a condition linked to a fall he suffered at his residence in October, according to a statement from the Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo. The procedure, which involved draining a hematoma (a collection of blood), was described as […]

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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol Banned From Leaving The Country Amid Political Crisis
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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country, the justice ministry confirmed on Monday, following a series of controversial events that have rocked the nation. Naija News learnt that this decision comes just days after Yoon declared martial law, sending special forces and helicopters to parliament on December 3, only […]

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Outgoing US President Biden Pardons Son Hunter Ahead Of Trump’s Inauguration
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In a surprising move, U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday granted a full pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who had been awaiting sentencing in two criminal cases. Naija News reports that this decision comes despite Biden’s earlier assurances that he would not intervene in his son’s legal matters. “No reasonable person who looks at […]

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Pope Francis Urges Lebanon To Quickly Elect New President
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Pope Francis on Sunday called for the immediate election of a new president in Lebanon to restore functionality to the country’s institutions and initiate necessary reforms. In his address at Saint Peter’s Square following the Sunday Angelus prayer, the Pope emphasized the urgency of electing a president to allow Lebanon’s political system to operate smoothly […]

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How Trump’s Reported New Executive Order Could Impact 15,000 Transgender Military Personnel
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order aimed at removing all transgender personnel from the United States military when he assumes power. This move is expected to raise significant concerns within the LGBTQ+ community. According to reports from Daily Mail, sources within the state have indicated that transgender service members would […]

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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Israeli PM Netanyahu, Others
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICC announced on Thursday that Netanyahu and Gallant are accused of committing crimes against humanity, including deliberately depriving Gaza’s […]

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Prince Harry At Risk Of U.S. Deportation After Trump’s Election Win
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Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, may face deportation from the United States following Donald Trump’s election victory, with legal experts predicting a tougher battle to keep his immigration status intact. According to MailOnline, a Beverly Hills attorney Alphonse Provinziano, an international family law specialist, has warned that Prince Harry could face a “fight” to remain […]

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Southwest Airlines Plane Struck By Gunfire At Dallas Airport
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A Southwest Airlines plane preparing for departure to Indianapolis was reportedly struck by gunfire at Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday night, the airline confirmed. The incident occurred around 9:48 p.m. at 8000 Herb Keller Way, according to the Dallas Police Department. A spokesperson for Southwest Airlines stated that the aircraft was hit, but no […]

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Trump Set To Meet Biden In White House Return
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Donald Trump is scheduled to return to the White House on Wednesday for a meeting with President Joe Biden, marking his first visit since leaving office amid controversy nearly four years ago. The meeting, which takes place at 11:00 am (1600 GMT), comes as Trump moves quickly to shape his administration, including plans to appoint […]

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Judge Delays Decision On Dismissing Trump’s Conviction To November 19
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The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s New York criminal case has postponed a ruling on whether to dismiss the president-elect’s conviction until November 19. The decision, which could potentially nullify Trump’s conviction, was confirmed by the court on Tuesday. Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in May after a jury found he had manipulated business […]

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Trump Urges Supporters To Help Offset Democrats’ Campaign Debts
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US President-elect, Donald Trump has called on his supporters to contribute towards offsetting the campaign debts incurred by the Democratic Party. The Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign is reportedly facing $20 million in election-related expenses. In a lighthearted post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Trump encouraged his backers to assist the Democrats in clearing their […]

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US Prosecutors Charge Three In Alleged Iranian Plot To Assassinate Trump And Dissident Journalist
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US prosecutors on Friday revealed charges in an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate former president Donald Trump and a prominent Iranian-American dissident journalist. The Justice Department disclosed that the plot was orchestrated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as retaliation for the 2020 US-ordered killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, which Trump authorized. According […]

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Iran Foreign Ministry Speaks On Alleged Plan To Assassinate Trump
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Iran’s foreign ministry has labelled as “totally unfounded” the recent US allegations implicating Tehran in a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump. The ministry’s spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, issued a statement on Saturday, November 9, rejecting claims that Iran was involved in planning an attack on any American officials, past or present. “The foreign ministry rejects […]

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Washington DC Judge Vacate Subversion Case Against Donald Trump
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Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf in a Washington, D.C., court concerning a revised indictment in a federal election subversion case. The plea comes as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Friday, vacated the trial schedule, following a post-election request from special counsel Jack Smith’s office. The revised […]

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Democrats Grapple With Kamala Harris’s Election Defeat As In-Fighting Erupts
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Democrats are confronting a painful reckoning after Kamala Harris’s crushing defeat by Donald Trump in the recent U.S. presidential election, as initial shock morphs into anger and finger-pointing. The outcome, which included a sweeping Republican “red wave” in the Senate, has left party lawmakers and strategists scrambling for explanations and accountability. Despite the disappointing result, […]

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Biden Pleads With Harris’ Supporters Not To Lose Hope
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The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has reacted to the defeat of his Vice, Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Naija News had earlier reported that the presidential candidate of the Republican Party, Donald Trump, defeated Harris who contested on the platform of the Democratic Party. Biden while addressing Americans […]

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Seven Things Trump Promised To Do For Americans As President (Full Detail)
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Donald Trump is poised to make a return to the White House, pledging decisive action on pressing issues such as immigration, economic revival, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Buoyed by substantial support in Congress following the Republican Party’s regaining of Senate control, Trump’s political agenda is set to receive significant backing. In his victory […]

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Harris Concedes Defeat, Urges Supporters To Accept Trump’s Victory
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The presidential candidate of the Democratic Party and Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, has conceded defeat in the election which was won by the Republican candidate, Donald Trump. Harris, while speaking at Howard University, her alma mater, in Washington, DC, acknowledged the stinging loss while committing to a peaceful transfer […]

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Full Text: What Donald Trump Said In His Victory Speech
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Republican candidate Donald Trump emerged as the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election on Wednesday. Naija News reports Trump defeated Democrat candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris in the keenly contested poll. Following the victory, Trump gave a victory speech in West Palm Beach, Florida at a gathering which had thousands of his supporters […]

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List Of Officials That May Be Appointed Into Trump’s Cabinet And Expected Position
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Donald Trump, following his victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election is set to initiate the process of selecting his cabinet and appointing key officials for top administration positions. This move marks the beginning of preparations for his return to the White House, where crucial decisions on defense, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration, and economic policies […]

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Ten Things To Know About Donald Trump’s Vice, JD Vance
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James David Vance, widely known as JD Vance, has made headlines for his remarkable journey from the heartland of rural Ohio to the highest political office, securing a presidential election victory alongside Donald Trump. Vance’s rise to prominence as a U.S. Senator, author, and venture capitalist embodies a story of resilience, underscored by his focus […]

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List Of Major Events Before Trump Takes Over As President
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Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, crossing the threshold of 270 electoral votes across seven key battleground states. His victory sets the stage for a second term, marking his return to the White House four years after his previous tenure ended. President Joe Biden, the 46th President of the […]

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US Election: Russian Government Says No Plan Yet To Congratulate Donald Trump, Gives Reason
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The Russian government has stated that it has no immediate plans to congratulate Donald Trump on his recent election victory in the United States, amid ongoing hostilities between Russia and U.S.-supported Ukraine. Naija News reports that the Republican candidate and former U.S. President, Donald Trump, was declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election, defeating […]

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Trump To Takeover From Joe Biden As President In January 2025
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The President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump, will be sworn in as president after an inauguration on Monday, 20 January 2025. Naija News understands that Trump will take over from the administration of the 46th president, Joe Biden. Trump, earlier in the day had assumed leadership in the electoral process after clearing […]

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US Election: Hamas Reacts After Trump Declares Victory
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Following Donald Trump’s declaration of victory in the U.S. presidential election, a senior Hamas leader has called for an end to what he described as the U.S.’s “blind support” for Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict. “This blind support for the Zionist entity must end because it comes at the expense of the future of […]

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Donald Trump Victory: Obama Kicks, Says its Not Over
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Former President of the United States, Barack Obama, has called on American voters and the media to allow the counting process conclude before announcing Donald Trump as president-elect. Barack Obama‘s statement, pinned on his X handle, comes after Trump had given his electoral victory speech. Obama supported the Democrats candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. “It […]

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