Human Rights Watch says the US has been deporting migrants to African countries where many do not have citizenship, which breaks international law. These migrants often face detention, mistreatment, or danger if sent back to their home countries. The US government says these deportations help remove dangerous criminals from the streets.
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Since President Trump took office again in 2025, over 500 migrants have been deported from the US to African countries where they are not citizens.
Human Rights Watch reports that many deportees have no choice but to return to their dangerous home countries.
Some African countries like Eswatini, Ghana, and South Sudan have detained deportees and treated them poorly.
Some deportees were sent back to their home countries even though this breaks the rule of nonrefoulement, which protects people from being sent to places where they face serious harm.
Human Rights Watch interviewed 24 migrants who described being chained on flights, denied medicine, and given little food or water.
At least 12 LGBT people, some of whom had refugee status in the US, were deported to African countries where same-sex relations are illegal.
The US Department of Homeland Security said it gets promises from destination countries to keep deportees safe and that US authorities are not responsible after deportees leave custody.
African countries mentioned in the report have not commented on these allegations.
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The NFL asked the Supreme Court to decide who can regulate prediction markets, which are platforms where people bet on future events. The NFL argues that these markets should be controlled by state gambling laws, not federal rules.
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The NFL wants the Supreme Court to review a legal case about prediction market regulation.
Prediction markets allow people to place bets on the outcomes of events.
The dispute involves Kalshi, a company running these markets, and a state government.
The NFL filed a legal document called an amicus brief, offering its opinion to the court.
The NFL believes that states, not the federal government, should regulate prediction markets.
State gambling laws vary by location, so regulation could differ across states.
The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to take the case.
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Rep. Frank Pallone, a leading Democrat in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has introduced new legislation to change how surprise medical bills are handled. The bill seeks to improve the current system that resolves payment disputes between insurance companies and healthcare providers.
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Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) is leading the effort to change surprise medical billing laws.
The new bill targets problems in the current dispute resolution process.
Surprise medical bills happen when patients get unexpected charges for medical care.
The dispute system is meant to decide payment between insurers and healthcare providers.
Critics say the current system does not work well for patients or providers.
The proposed law aims to make the process fairer and more effective.
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President Donald Trump said he is thinking about asking the FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who died during a Fourth of July boating trip in Mississippi. Wells’s cause of death is unclear, and his family and supporters want a federal investigation after local officials decided not to charge anyone.
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Nolan Wells, 18, went missing on July 4 during a boating trip on Horn Island, Mississippi.
His body was found two days later, but the cause of death remains undetermined.
A Jackson County grand jury said Wells drowned, but an independent autopsy found no water in his lungs and showed bruises on his body.
Wells’s family and civil rights lawyer Ben Crump are asking for a federal investigation.
Social media had misinformation about Wells and his family during the local investigation.
Many believe Wells’s family received different treatment because of their race.
Some members of Congress and advocacy groups also called for a federal inquiry.
President Trump said he is considering asking the FBI for a full investigation.
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A campaign called #IAmJaneDoe is spreading on social media to support an anonymous Cornell University student who says she was sexually assaulted by members of a fraternity in 2024. The campaign shares videos to raise awareness and show solidarity with the victim.
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The hashtag #IAmJaneDoe is used on social media to support the victim.
The victim is an anonymous student at Cornell University.
The student alleges she was sexually assaulted by several fraternity members.
The incident reportedly happened in 2024.
The campaign shares videos to raise awareness of sexual assault issues on campus.
The situation has gained attention across the United States.
The hashtag relates to broader discussions about sexual assault and support for victims.
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President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Texas supporting Ken Paxton. During the event, he referred to past remarks about Iran bombing Los Angeles and San Diego but later took those comments back.
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President Trump held a rally in Texas to support Ken Paxton.
He mentioned previous controversial statements about Iran bombing U.S. cities.
The specific cities mentioned were Los Angeles and San Diego.
President Trump retracted or took back those comments during the rally.
The rally and comments were reported by CBS News.
The event took place recently as part of ongoing political activities in Texas.
The original comments about Iran bombing cities had caused controversy before.
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Canadian writer Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her creative work that mixes different styles and combines ancient and modern ideas. She is known for blending poetry, essays, and translation in unusual ways.
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Anne Carson is a poet, essayist, and translator from Canada.
She won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2026.
Her work is known for mixing genres, meaning she combines different types of writing.
Carson’s writing blends classical (ancient) and modern themes.
The award recognizes her playful and innovative approach to literature.
The announcement was shared by France 24, with commentary by artist Mia Funk.
Carson’s style reflects a “hybrid form,” which means combining different literary forms into one.
She is praised for changing how we think about traditional writing categories.
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The U.S. government plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. This may cause skilled Haitian workers to leave the U.S. and go to other countries like Canada, which could hurt American businesses and communities.
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Temporary Protected Status allows certain immigrants to stay and work in the U.S. during crises in their home countries.
The administration has decided to stop TPS for Haitians.
Ending TPS may push skilled Haitian workers to move to other countries.
Canada is seen as a main competitor attracting these workers.
Officials and lawmakers want both parties to work together on a law to address this issue.
Protecting Haitian workers in the U.S. is seen as important for the economy and local communities.
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Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite and plans to start offering broadband Internet service from space by the end of this year. This service will compete with SpaceX’s Starlink, providing a new option for consumers and businesses to access high-speed Internet globally from low-Earth orbit.
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Amazon is creating a large group of satellites to deliver Internet from space.
The company recently built its 1,000th satellite at a factory in Kirkland, Washington.
Amazon plans to launch these satellites using the Vulcan rocket, with multiple launches expected this year.
Amazon’s space Internet service will soon be available for commercial use, offering competition to SpaceX’s Starlink.
Rajeev Badyal, who previously led Starlink, now heads Amazon’s satellite broadband project.
Companies like Delta Airlines have agreed to use Amazon’s space Internet instead of Starlink on their planes.
Amazon has focused heavily on designing satellites that can be mass-produced efficiently and reliably.
The company overcame many challenges in satellite manufacturing, including quality control and worker training.
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Two Latvian men were arrested at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire after breaking through a perimeter fence. They are being investigated under the National Security Act for entering a restricted military site.
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The incident happened at RAF Molesworth, a military base in Cambridgeshire.
The men were caught after security patrol found an abandoned vehicle near the base.
A small break in the fence was found a few hours after the vehicle was spotted.
The two men are Latvian and live in the UK; they are aged 36 and 32.
They were first arrested for trespassing and damaging property.
Later, they were arrested under the National Security Act 2023 for entering a prohibited site.
Counter-terrorism police are investigating but see no direct link to a recent event at RAF Fairford.
RAF Molesworth hosts US and NATO intelligence operations for Europe and Africa.
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Videos have shown French high school students singing a rap song that mentions jihadist terrorists tied to deadly attacks in France. Authorities have started investigations into the videos for possible promotion of terrorism, while the rapper who made the song faces separate legal charges.
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The rap song "MRH" by BORO700 references Mohamed Merah and Salah Abdeslam, linked to deadly terrorist attacks in France.
Students sang the song during protests at François-Villon high school and inside a church in Soullans.
The Orléans prosecutor opened an investigation into suspected "apology for terrorism," a crime involving promoting or justifying terrorism.
Three minors were detained by police as part of the inquiry on October 7.
The mayor of Soullans urged people not to spread the church video to avoid tensions and said the students likely did not understand the song’s impact.
The rapper BORO700 faces court charges including apology for terrorism and death threats, with a hearing on October 21 in Paris.
Mohamed Merah killed seven people, including Jewish children, in attacks in 2012.
Salah Abdeslam was involved in the ISIS attacks in Paris in 2015 that killed 130 people, including 90 at the Bataclan concert hall.
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Police in Lansing, Michigan, are investigating five deaths of unhoused men found along a river trail. Authorities are considering the possibility that the cases may be linked to a serial killer and have charged one suspect in one of the deaths.
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Five unhoused white men, ages 22 to 70, died along a one-mile section of the River Trail in Lansing, Michigan.
The deaths occurred mostly overnight, and victims appeared to have been lying down or sleeping.
One man, Edward Joseph Smith, has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of Daniel Lusk.
The other four deaths involved blunt-force trauma to the face, but no weapon has been identified.
Police are actively investigating all cases and considering whether they are connected.
Violence against homeless people has increased nationwide, with many attacks being fatal.
The Lansing Police Department has created a tip line for information about the River Trail assaults.
Victims were found between October 2025 and August 2026, and some deaths have been ruled homicides.
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The BBC apologized and paid large compensation to Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James, who run the PinkNews website, after admitting that a 2024 documentary and article wrongly accused them of sexual misconduct. The false allegations caused serious harm to their reputations, led to investigations, and disrupted their personal and professional lives.
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The BBC admitted the 2024 iPlayer documentary and related article made serious false and defamatory claims against Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James.
The false claims involved accusations of sexual misconduct and pressuring female staff to be surrogates.
These allegations led to official investigations by child protection services relating to the couple’s son.
The couple faced damage to their reputations and resigned from charity and NHS board roles.
The BBC formally retracted the allegations, apologized publicly, and agreed to pay substantial compensation.
Cohen and James are donating the compensation money to Multiple Sclerosis Society and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity.
The BBC removed the documentary and article from its platform.
The couple had started legal action, which ended after the BBC’s apology and settlement.
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Students in France have been protesting about problems in their schools for several days. Even though the French prime minister has promised to fix some issues, the students are still continuing their protests.
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The protests are being led by students in France.
They are upset about conditions in their classrooms.
The protests have lasted for several days.
The French prime minister has promised to take action to address their concerns.
So far, the students have not stopped protesting.
The situation was reported by France 24 and journalist Claire Paccalin.
The protests include blocking schools as a form of demonstration.
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Alabama is preparing for potential damage from Hurricane Isaias, which may hit the area directly. Local leaders like Dauphin Shores Mayor Jeff Collier are working on plans to protect residents and respond to the storm.
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Hurricane Isaias is approaching Alabama with a possible direct strike.
Dauphin Shores Mayor Jeff Collier is actively preparing for the hurricane.
Authorities are making plans to keep people safe before the storm arrives.
Millions of people in affected areas are bracing for the hurricane’s landfall.
The storm is part of a larger weather event impacting multiple states.
Emergency services and local governments are coordinating their responses.
Residents are advised to stay informed and follow safety instructions.
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Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft, Adobe, and several IT outsourcing firms will be suspended from hiring foreign workers for permanent jobs in the U.S. This action is part of the Trump administration's effort to prioritize hiring American workers in the technology industry.
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The suspension affects Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini.
The policy targets the permanent labor certification program, which allows companies to hire foreign workers permanently.
Vice President Vance criticized Microsoft for laying off 6,000 workers last year while obtaining 6,300 H-1B visas and nearly 3,000 green cards.
Vance accused companies of replacing American workers with foreign workers who have restricted rights.
Microsoft owns multiple companies including LinkedIn, Skype, and Activision Blizzard.
President Trump will present the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the same day.
Vance emphasized the goal of growing the American technology sector by employing U.S. workers.
The action is part of a broader crackdown on immigrant labor in the tech industry.
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Carlsberg Britvic plans to close Marston's Brewery and its main logistics operation in Burton-upon-Trent next summer, affecting about 310 workers. The company said demand for cask ale in the UK has fallen sharply, but popular brands will remain in its portfolio, though it is unclear where they will be brewed in the future.
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Marston's Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent is proposed to close in summer 2027.
About 310 employees may lose their jobs due to the closure.
UK demand for cask ale has more than halved in less than ten years.
Carlsberg Britvic will keep major brands like Hobgoblin, McEwan's, and Brooklyn but hasn’t said where they will be brewed.
Smaller beer brands may be sold to independent or local brewers.
Burton-upon-Trent has a long brewing history dating back to the 11th century.
Carlsberg Britvic said the closure is not due to employee performance and promised support during the transition.
The company aims to focus on beer styles that consumers are currently buying and markets that are growing.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been charged in New York with conspiracy to commit torture. These charges relate to allegations they tortured political opponents, adding to previous drug trafficking charges. They are currently held in detention, and their trial is scheduled for June 1.
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Nicolas Maduro is the current President of Venezuela.
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, face charges in a Manhattan federal court in New York.
They are charged with conspiring to commit torture against political opponents.
These charges are added to existing drug trafficking charges against them.
They pleaded not guilty to the drug charges.
Both are held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.
Their trial is set to begin on June 1.
The drug trafficking case alleges Maduro worked with drug cartels to move cocaine from Venezuela to the U.S.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to comment on a report that U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a donor to pay her $100,000 credit card bill before her confirmation hearing. The report claims Guilfoyle promised the donor access to administration officials in return.
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The report alleges Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a donor to pay $100,000 of her credit card debt.
This request happened just before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Guilfoyle reportedly promised the donor access to officials in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to discuss these allegations when asked by reporters.
Rubio made these remarks while in Athens, Greece, before delivering a speech about European values and U.S. alliances.
The source of the report is the Wall Street Journal.
The donor involved is a supporter of President Donald Trump.
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Londoners are voting in a special election to fill the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat after Keir Starmer resigned. The main competition is between the Labour Party and the Green Party, with Green Party leader Zack Polanski challenging Labour’s candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali.
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The by-election is taking place because Keir Starmer resigned from the seat.
The Green Party, led by Zack Polanski, poses a strong challenge to Labour’s hold on this seat.
Labour has held this seat continuously since it was created in 1983.
The election tests Labour leader Andy Burnham’s ability to regain support after poor local election results.
Zack Polanski became the Green Party leader in September last year and has helped increase the party’s support in London.
Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali is a local council leader and refugee from Somalia.
Polls close at 10 pm local time, with results expected early Friday morning.
Several other candidates from various smaller parties and independents are also running.
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