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- Maduro and wife face new torture charges involving Americans in Venezuela
- Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian supply trucks in occupied Crimea
- Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction in Madrid sparks nationwide protests
- Student protests escalate across France amid government’s suspension of stun grenades
- Eritrean troops sighted in northern Ethiopia amid escalating tensions
- Ontario COVID-19 vaccine rollout experiences delays in some regions
- Vance eases U.S. stance on Iranian nuclear enrichment demands
- Reform UK finds no electoral law breach in foreign donations discussion
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Federal prosecutors are poised to file new charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, related to the alleged torture of American detainees in Venezuela. Additional individuals may also face charges. Flores is set for a bond hearing in federal court on Thursday.
Vance stated that Iran must take significant action regarding its enrichment capacity to resolve the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Rubio asserted that Tehran has completely lost control of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.
In a contentious debate for the Maine Senate race, Republican incumbent Susan Collins defended her legislative experience while challenging Trump policies, as Democrat Troy Jackson accused her of inadequate opposition to the administration. The close contest could influence Senate control in November’s elections, with polls indicating a tight race.
Global stock markets plummeted overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 falling nearly 8% and US stock market futures indicating further declines, as fears of a trade war escalate following President Trump’s new tariffs.
Arturo Suarez, a Venezuelan singer awaiting asylum in the US, was deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, labelled as a gang member without evidence, as part of Trump’s anti-immigration policies.
White House aides expressed mixed signals about Donald Trump’s tariff policies, with some suggesting room for negotiation while others dismissed the prospect.
Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to relax electric vehicle manufacturing rules in response to US tariffs that affect carmakers, particularly Jaguar Land Rover, which will “pause” shipments to the US.
An elderly British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, have been detained in a high-security prison in Afghanistan since 1 February, with their son stating they have “never heard one accusation or one charge.”
Paul Schrader faces allegations of sexual assault from his former personal assistant, who claims he fired her after she rejected his advances.
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