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Brazil police operation on gangs in Rio favelas leaves at least 64 people dead
About 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers launched a massive raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, arresting 81 suspects and sparking shootouts that left at least 60 suspects and four police officers dead, officials said. Source link
North Korea says it test-fired cruise-missiles hours ahead of Trump's arrival in South Korea
North Korea said Wednesday it fired sea-to-surface cruise missiles into its western waters, in another display of its growing military capabilities as U.S. President Donald Trump travels to South Korea for a regional summit. Source link
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats kill 14 people in Pacific waters, defence secretary says
Three strikes conducted by the U.S. military on boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed 14 people and left one survivor, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, alleging those on board were drug traffickers. Source link
Israel to respond after receiving remains not belonging to missing hostages, Netanyahu says
Israel will respond after Hamas handed over human remains that did not belong to missing Israeli hostages, which Israel considers a violation of the Gaza ceasefire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday. Source link
At least 26 killed, including children, after Israeli strikes in Gaza
At least 26 people were killed on Tuesday after Israeli strikes in Gaza, health officials said, including strikes in Khan Younis and Gaza City. Source link
NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of player and head coach
The NBA, in reaction to the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups last week for their alleged role in gambling schemes, has started a review of how the league can protect not just the integrity of the game but its players and coaches as well. Source link