Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
The judge dismissed a federal murder charge against the 27 year old. Source link
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South Africa and Israel expel each other’s envoys in diplomatic row
Shortly afterwards, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hit back and announced that “following South Africa’s false attacks against Israel in the international arena and the unilateral, baseless step taken” against [Seidman], Byneveldt is also persona non grata and would have to leave Israel within 72 hours. Source link
Trump says ‘it would be great’ if US ‘didn’t have to use’ military force on Iran
In response, Araghchi said: “Iran has always welcomed a mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL – on equal footing, and free from coercion, threats, and intimidation – which ensures Iran’s rights to PEACEFUL nuclear technology, and guarantees NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS.” Source link
Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties
The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said. Source link
Why Iran’s response to a US attack could be different this time
President Donald Trump’s recent threats, made in the context of Iran’s violent suppression of domestic unrest, come at a moment of exceptional internal strain for the Islamic Republic. As a result, any US attack now carries a significantly higher risk of rapid escalation, both regionally and inside Iran. Source link
Panama voids Hong Kong-based firm's canal port contracts
The move follows Donald Trump’s previous claim the US was taking the crucial Panama canal “back” from China. Source link
How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis
The death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the second fatal shooting by federal agents there in less than a month, reignited a public outcry at the tactics used in the city’s sweeping immigration operation. A growing backlash after the 37-year-old nurse was shot and killed on Saturday prompted a shift in tone from President Donald…
Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies in latest soldier swap with Russia
Russia received 38 soldiers’ bodies in exchange as part of an agreement between the warring countries. Source link
Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week
Russia has not confirmed it agreed to Trump’s request, but Ukraine’s president said he expected Vladimir Putin’s promise to be kept. Source link
Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says
Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more “targeted”, as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill Source link