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Venezuela announces bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
The government did not release the text of the bill on Friday, leaving it unclear who will qualify for release. Source link
Rudd says he declined Epstein invitation after latest document dump
The newly released Epstein documents show the New York sex offender sought a wide-ranging network of political and financial contacts, including former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. Source link
Myanmar's military-backed party wins 'sham' election
The military’s political party wins the vote in a result regarded as a forgone conclusion, with critics arguing threats and violence forced people to the ballot box in a country wracked by civil war. Source link
Journalist Don Lemon charged with civil rights crimes over anti-ICE protest
Former CNN news anchor Don Lemon enters a not guilty plea and is released from custody after being arrested during an anti-ICE protest he says he was covering as an independent journalist. Source link
US official insists DoJ 'did not protect' Trump as new Epstein files released — as it happened
More than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images have been released as part of the batch, which comes weeks after a legally mandated deadline signed by Donald Trump. Look back on how the day unfolded. Source link
Democrats slam 'outrageous' Epstein files release as DOJ defends redactions
The US Department of Justice says it is releasing more than 3 million new documents from the “Epstein files”, but Democrats question why millions more are being withheld. Source link
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair
Mr Warsh will replace current chair Jerome Powell when his term expires in May. Source link
Springsteen slams 'King Trump's private army' in protest song
The Boss has blasted the Trump administration and ICE agents in a new song responding to “the state terror being visited” on Minneapolis and dedicated to Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Source link
The armed groups that may risk the US 'recovery' plan to control Venezuela
The US plan to “recover” Venezuela could spark a domestic backlash in a country that is already heavily divided among various armed groups that have political interests. Source link
Norway's polar bears defy odds by bulking up, despite shrinking sea ice
Polar bears of the Svalbard archipelago have surprised scientists by growing fatter, despite shrinking sea ice, with one theory that the bears are including reindeer and walrus in their diet. Source link