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Legal observers keep watch as ICE patrols the streets. Now one of them is dead
As Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown escalates in Minneapolis, networks of local residents patrol the streets too, warning of incoming ICE raids, documenting what happens and offering legal advice to those targeted. Source link
Rare twin mountain gorillas born in African national park
A mountain gorilla named Mafuko gives birth to twins, a “rare and remarkable event”, in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Source link
Boom time for active holiday tours drawing travellers with 'young energy'
There is no lounging by the pool for these travellers, who are spending a week swimming the remote waters of the Turkish Lycian coast. Source link
China's 'all-weather' bond with Venezuela has not helped Maduro
Despite being one of the strongest critics of Donald Trump’s move to capture Nicolás Maduro, Beijing has not moved beyond condemnation of Washington. Source link
'Get out of Minneapolis': Mayor's fury after ICE agent shoots and kills woman
The mayor of Minneapolis says the Trump administration’s claim that the incident was self-defence is not true and told Immigration and Customs Enforcement to get out of the city. Source link
The latest threat to NATO comes from within
Donald Trump has made it clear he’s departing from decades of US foreign policy norms, and once-close allies are now questioning what it could mean for them. Source link
'Mission accomplished': The day 'El Chapo' was captured
“Mission accomplished: we got him,” began the triumphant tweet from Mexico’s then-president Enrique Peña Nieto. Source link
US seizes more tankers as it lays out three-phase plan for Venezuela
Russia says one of the Venezuela-linked tankers is “our vessel” and demands the quick release of its citizens, as the US pledges to continue seizing ships and keep the pressure on Venezuela’s interim leaders. Source link
Israel cleared to start West Bank settlement construction
Critics say the E1 project would prevent the establishment of a contiguous Palestinian state. Source link
Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?
Donald Trump’s continued interest in Greenland is part of his “America First” agenda to dominate the Western Hemisphere and contain China’s interests in the region. Source link