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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Shooting Sparks Outrage During Immigration Crackdown

A tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis when an ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a recent immigration enforcement operation. The shooting, which took place in a residential area near downtown, was captured on video and quickly sparked outrage among locals. Federal officials

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Italy's Leader Speaks Out Against Violence After Youth Activists Attacked

Italy's current leader, Giorgia Meloni, recently spoke up against political violence. This happened after some young members of her party were hurt while putting up posters. The posters were to remember three young people killed in 1978. These three were part of a far-right group. Two were allegedly

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Journalists Face Trouble in Venezuela

In Venezuela, things got tense for media workers recently. More than a dozen journalists were held for a while on Monday. They were just doing their jobs, covering events in Caracas. This included a march backing former President Nicolas Maduro and the start of a new legislature. All of them were le

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

A British-Egyptian Activist's Controversial Return

A British-Egyptian activist, Alaa Abd El-Fattah, recently arrived in the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt. The government celebrated his release, but his past tweets have sparked outrage and calls for his deportation. Abd El-Fattah, 44, spent over a decade in an Egyptian prison for his polit

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Dec 29 2025CRIME

Train Tragedy Strikes Southern Mexico

Southern Mexico faced a grim Sunday as a train derailed, taking lives and disrupting a key transport route. The Interoceanic Train, a vital link between the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico, went off track near Nizanda, a small town in Oaxaca. The incident left at least 13 people dead and dozens injured,

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Dec 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Brunswick's Toxic Legacy: Who's Left Out of the Conversation?

Brunswick Landing has a long history with toxic chemicals. The recent 2024 AFFF firefighting foam spill brought attention to the PFAS "forever chemicals" issue. But these chemicals have been a problem for decades. They contaminated soil, water, and buildings long before the spill. Many people are u

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Australia's Bold Move to Reduce Gun Violence

Australia is taking a big step to reduce gun violence. The government plans to buy back many guns from people. This comes after a recent shooting at a festival in Sydney. The attack killed 15 people and was linked to terrorism. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced this plan. He also said

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Dec 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Long Road Ahead: Highway 2's Big Repair Challenge

A big chunk of Highway 2, stretching about 49 miles between Skykomish and Leavenworth, is shut down. This isn't a quick fix. It's going to take months, maybe even longer. The damage is serious. Some parts of the road are completely gone. There's a bridge buried under tons of debris. And near Tumwate

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Dec 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sumatra's Road to Recovery: What Lies Ahead?

Sumatra, Indonesia, is slowly picking up the pieces after devastating floods and landslides. The disaster, triggered by a powerful cyclone, has left over 1, 000 people dead. Many more are still missing. The storms also caused destruction in nearby countries, with around 200 lives lost in southern Th

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Dec 15 2025OPINION

Bondi Beach: A Hero Emerges Amid Tragedy

In the wake of the recent violence at Bondi Beach, one story stands out: a local shopkeeper named Ahmed al-Ahmed. He risked his life to stop a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration. This event left many dead and injured, but Ahmed's actions saved lives and showed the world that courage know

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