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Today: August 13, 2026
Today: August 13, 2026

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Immigrant who was detained at ICE facility in New Jersey died after medical emergency

An immigrant from Guatemala who was taken to a U.S.

Immigrant who was detained at ICE facility in New Jersey died after medical emergency
Crime|Political|Technology|World

ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel

ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia publishes list of 224 Ukrainian POWs it says it is ready to swap amid dispute with Kyiv

Russia's human rights commissioner published on Wednesday a list of 224 Ukrainian prisoners of war that she said Moscow was ready to exchange but that Kyiv had rejected,

Russia publishes list of 224 Ukrainian POWs it says it is ready to swap amid dispute with Kyiv
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon

The United Nations' human rights chief says Israel must end its military presence in southern Lebanon and stop demolishing homes

UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon
Business|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-IOC rejects human rights group complaint against Infantino over Trump support

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a complaint by human rights group FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying the matter fell outside the

Soccer-IOC rejects human rights group complaint against Infantino over Trump support
Business|Crime|US|World

US officials see closer ties with Trump ally Prince's security firm in Haiti, military adviser says

U.S. security officials are planning for closer ties with a private military company in Haiti run by Erik Prince, a close ally of President Donald Trump, a top U.S

US officials see closer ties with Trump ally Prince's security firm in Haiti, military adviser says
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Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024
Business|Crime|Health|World

Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India

On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India. 

Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Florida man killed fleeing ICE is at least the 10th fatality in US immigration sweeps

The death of a man who was fleeing federal immigration agents in Florida is at least the 10th fatality linked to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

Florida man killed fleeing ICE is at least the 10th fatality in US immigration sweeps
Economy|Education|Health|World

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

This is not a one-year blip. The US has been underperforming in terms of health, education and more for the past 25 years.

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data
Americas|Business|Crime|World

Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that her government plans to file criminal complaints in the U.S.

Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on Wednesday to file a

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support
Arts|Crime|Europe|Opinion|World

Husband of jailed Russian playwright keeps lonely vigil in exile

To the casual eye, there was nothing unusual about the bearded young Russian man sitting on a bench in the German city of Hamburg on a summer's day two years ago.

Husband of jailed Russian playwright keeps lonely vigil in exile
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release

A pastor of a prominent underground church detained in China in October has been released, according to rights advocates

Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’

First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’

First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO allies have grown silent on rights concerns in Turkey

Five years ago, the West risked a full-blown diplomatic crisis with NATO ally Turkey when 10 ambassadors called for the release of a man they saw as a

NATO allies have grown silent on rights concerns in Turkey
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup
Crime|World

A rifle-toting war reporter died with Custer at Little Bighorn 150 years ago

Thirty-eight journalists have died on the job while gathering news for The Associated Press over the years

A rifle-toting war reporter died with Custer at Little Bighorn 150 years ago
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

Shiite Muslims around the world are marking Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon
Education|Political|World

I study the Declaration of Independence, and here’s why the colonists’ grievances are surprisingly relevant, 250 years later

A partisan judiciary, arbitrary power, officials beyond the reach of the people – these are the grievances that drove a revolution.

I study the Declaration of Independence, and here’s why the colonists’ grievances are surprisingly relevant, 250 years later
Asia|Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members

The Supreme Court has granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China

Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members
Europe|Political|World

Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

A Taliban delegation has met in Brussels with European Union staff for closed-door talks focusing on deportations, according to a Taliban official

Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN experts gravely concerned for Britons on hunger strike in Iranian jail

U.N. experts on Wednesday expressed grave concern for two Britons convicted in Iran of espionage who are now on hunger strike in jail.

UN experts gravely concerned for Britons on hunger strike in Iranian jail