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Blerim Skoro, a Kosovo-born man who helped the U.S. government by spying on terrorist groups like al Qaeda, is facing deportation under President Donald Trump’s administration. Despite his past assistance to U.S. intelligence and a previous permission to live in the U.S., Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him in New Jersey, and his lawyers are trying to stop his deportation.
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Blerim Skoro worked as a spy for the CIA, infiltrating terrorist groups including al Qaeda after 9/11.
He helped the U.S. convict terrorists and was promised residency in the United States.
Skoro was arrested by ICE while renewing his immigration paperwork in New Jersey.
He has an American wife and children and once worked as a cab driver in Staten Island, New York.
In 2022, Skoro was granted a deferral of removal because deportation could put him at risk of capture or torture by terrorists.
Skoro's spying work began when he was in prison for drug trafficking and later working with the FBI and CIA.
He claims to have worked undercover between 2007 and 2009 in various countries, including Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Pakistan, and Egypt.
Skoro fears deportation to Kosovo could endanger his life, and he hopes to stay in the U.S.
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New emails reveal that U.S. immigration officials worked quietly with Iran to deport over 100 Iranian immigrants on flights in late 2025 and early 2026. Iranian officials influenced who was deported, and some last-minute changes were made to the deportation lists even just before the flights left the U.S.
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The deportations occurred on three flights in September 2025, December 2025, and January 2026.
More than 100 Iranians were sent back to Iran during this period.
Iranian officials requested changes to the deportation lists, which U.S. officials often accepted.
Some deportations happened despite many Iranians fleeing Iran due to a violent war involving the U.S. and Israel earlier in 2025.
The deportations marked a shift from the U.S. policy of protecting many Iranians since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Some deported individuals were asylum-seekers or may not have volunteered to leave the U.S.
At least one person was mistakenly deported without being on the official list.
The agreement and coordination involved not only direct contact but also a middle role played by Qatari officials who helped charter the flights.
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A popular app called Harvest, used by many businesses for tracking time and creating invoices, increased its prices by up to 1500%. The app was bought by an Italian company, Bending Spoons, which changed the pricing to charge more based on usage, causing surprise and complaints from users.
Key Facts
Harvest raised its monthly fees dramatically, with one UK user’s bill jumping from $130 to $2,110.
Another user in the US reported their annual fee went from $2,800 to $23,000.
The company switched from a flat fee per user to a usage-based pricing model that also counts projects, clients, and revenue.
Many customers only learned about the price increase when their annual payments were due.
Bending Spoons acquired Harvest in 2025 and has a history of increasing prices in companies it buys.
Other tech firms owned by Bending Spoons, like Evernote and Vimeo, have also seen price hikes and reduced free access.
Users and analysts criticized the lack of clear communication about the new pricing and the large cost increases.
Some customers are planning to stop using Harvest because the new fees are too high.
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Vice President Vance held a fundraiser in Southampton, New York, that raised over $5 million from mostly young Republican donors. This event shows the network Vance is building for a possible 2028 presidential run.
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The fundraiser took place at the home of Omeed Malik, president of 1789 Capital.
About 35 people attended, including Donald Trump Jr. and other prominent Republican donors.
Attendees at the reception donated $100,000 to the Republican National Committee (RNC).
A smaller dinner of about 20 people gave $250,000 in donations.
Vance is currently the finance chair for the RNC, which helps him connect with top party donors.
He has hosted many fundraising events since becoming RNC finance chair last year.
Vance is expected to decide on his potential 2028 presidential run after the November 3 midterm elections.
The event focused on attracting young donors in their 20s and 30s.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is known for responding to requests from his former colleagues in Congress, sometimes changing policies based on their appeals. His approach includes pausing some immigration enforcement actions and border construction projects after calls from senators and governors.
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Markwayne Mullin, Homeland Security Secretary, served 13 years in Congress before joining the Cabinet.
He paused ICE traffic stops after senators from Maine requested a review following a fatal shooting during an arrest.
Mullin delayed border security construction in Texas after meeting with local stakeholders, following a request from Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas).
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) helped secure the release from ICE detention of an immigrant spouse of a U.S. military member after calling Mullin.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass persuaded Mullin to drop a threat to cut off air travel from sanctuary cities before the World Cup.
Mullin reportedly showed frustration toward an ICE investigation into Congressman Eric Swalwell but DHS denied this claim.
Governors and elected officials have praised Mullin for his communication and responsiveness.
Mullin's actions sometimes clash with President Trump and MAGA supporters.
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A report found serious problems at Villawood detention centre, including open drug dealing, violence, unsafe conditions, and children being kept from school. The report warns that staff levels are too low and urgent action is needed to keep people safe.
Key Facts
Drugs are openly sold inside Villawood detention centre.
Makeshift weapons are being made from broken glass and damaged building materials.
People inside the centre feel scared due to violence, threats, and drug-related intimidation.
Some detainees, including children, are sleeping outside or in common areas for safety or because of broken air conditioners.
Several children have been kept in detention for months without access to in-person schooling.
The detention centre has 78 beds out of use due to fire damage from three years ago.
Staff levels are low, and there have been incidents where staff did not stop violent fights.
The report calls for urgent fixes to improve safety and conditions for detainees and workers.
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The bodies of two Belgian hikers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 were found after melting glaciers revealed their remains. DNA tests confirmed their identities, and such discoveries have become more common due to faster glacier melting linked to global warming.
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Two Belgian mountaineers, aged 39 and 41 in 1992, went missing near Weissmies mountain in Switzerland.
Their bodies were found after the Trift glacier melted in the Lucerne area.
Police in Valais have a database of missing persons from the last 100 years.
DNA testing at a hospital in Valais confirmed the hikers' identities.
Glacier melting in Switzerland has increased, causing more old remains to appear.
Similar cases include a German climber found near the Matterhorn who disappeared in 1986.
Scientists link the rise in glacier melt to global warming.
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President Donald Trump has announced a strong economic plan targeting Iran. Many people in Iran are facing higher prices and a weaker currency, which makes daily life harder.
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President Trump declared an economic operation against Iran.
Prices for goods in Iran have risen sharply.
The Iranian currency has lost value.
These changes make it more difficult for Iranians to afford everyday items.
The report includes observations from a market in Tehran.
Economic challenges in Iran are linked to ongoing conflicts and political actions.
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Australia is upset because Israel decided to stop investigating the killing of Australian aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom and her colleagues. The seven aid workers died in April 2024 when their convoy was hit by an Israeli air strike in Gaza.
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Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom was an Australian aid worker killed in Gaza in April 2024.
Frankcom was part of a group of seven World Central Kitchen staff who died in the attack.
The convoy was hit by an Israeli air strike.
Australia’s top diplomat, Penny Wong, described relations with Israel as "difficult" after Israel closed the investigation.
The deaths caused worldwide concern about the safety of aid workers in Gaza.
The decision to close the probe has angered Australia.
The incident has drawn attention to the protection of humanitarian workers in conflict zones.
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Angelique Kidjo, a five-time Grammy winner from Africa, became the first Black African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony took place in California and was attended by film stars and music industry leaders.
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Angelique Kidjo won five Grammy awards for her music.
She is the first Black African musician to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The ceremony happened outdoors in California under palm trees.
Many famous film and music figures were present to honor her.
Kidjo is 66 years old.
She commented on the impact Africans have had on the world during the event.
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The death toll from a ferry accident in Zimbabwe has increased to 94 after two more bodies were found. Authorities said the sinking happened because of mistakes made by the boat’s captain, and an investigation has started.
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The ferry disaster occurred last week in Zimbabwe.
Two more bodies were recovered, raising the death toll to 94.
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe linked the accident to negligence and human error by the boat captain.
An official investigation has been launched to examine the incident.
The report comes from police and government officials in Zimbabwe.
The article was reported by France 24 journalist Sharon Mazingaizo.
The sinking happened amid efforts to improve safety and transport in the region.
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A Texas judge will hear arguments on Thursday about giving Karmelo Anthony a new trial after he was found guilty of murdering a fellow student at a high school track meet. The original judge was removed from the case due to questions about his fairness, and a new judge will handle the upcoming hearing.
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Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Frisco, Texas.
Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury deliberated for several hours.
Anthony’s defense claims he acted in self-defense and was pressured not to testify, which they say denied him a full defense.
The defense also argues that the trial judge gave improper jury instructions and limited public access, which they say was unfair.
The original judge, John Roach, was removed from the case because his impartiality was questioned.
Retired judge Michael Chitty will oversee the new hearing.
Prosecutors maintain that the trial was conducted ethically and oppose Anthony’s request for a new trial.
The new hearing will decide whether Anthony can have another trial.
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The body of Australian teenager Lily Hooper, who went missing after a hike on August 12, was found after eight days of searching. Officials initially made a mistake by announcing she was alive, but they later confirmed the body is believed to be hers.
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Lily Hooper, 18, disappeared after going for a hike near Sydney on August 12.
Police found a body in the Southern Highlands during the search for her.
Identification is not yet official, but authorities believe the body is Lily’s.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns mistakenly said Lily was alive, then corrected the statement.
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon apologized for the misinformation and its impact on Lily’s family.
An investigation will look into the communication error between agencies.
Lily’s family asked for privacy during this difficult time.
The search lasted eight days before the body was found.
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Many Democrats known for their strong opposition to President Donald Trump, especially those involved in his impeachment, are losing primary races to candidates linked to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). These voters want Democrats to focus on broader issues beyond just opposing Trump, like healthcare and taxes, indicating a shift in priorities within the party.
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Democrats who were prominent in impeaching President Trump are losing primary elections to DSA-backed candidates.
Alexander Vindman, a key impeachment witness, lost a Senate primary race in Florida to Angie Nixon, a DSA member.
Vindman raised over $16 million before his loss, while Nixon raised less than $1 million.
Other Democrats involved in Trump’s impeachments, like Diana DeGette and Shri Thanedar, also lost to progressive challengers.
Voters in Democratic primaries want bold action on issues like Medicare for All, taxing billionaires, and avoiding foreign wars.
Some Democrats think focusing mainly on impeachment will not help the party win elections.
There is still some belief that investigations into Trump might continue and could eventually lead to impeachment again.
Progressive groups and some lawmakers say voters want change in the Democratic Party beyond just opposing Trump.
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Human Rights Watch says many Palestinian communities in the West Bank face forced displacement due to rising attacks by Israeli settlers. The report claims Israeli authorities support these settlers, leading to violence, property damage, and expulsions of Palestinians.
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Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have increased, causing forced displacement.
Israeli settlements are expanding rapidly, despite being illegal under international law.
Human Rights Watch alleges Israeli authorities provide arms, funding, and legal protection to settlers.
Violence reported includes killings, assaults, sexual violence, property destruction, and theft.
Armed settlers sometimes work together with Israeli soldiers during raids on Palestinian areas.
Around 5,900 Palestinians from 107 communities have been displaced by settler violence since January 2023.
The Israeli military also expelled about 32,000 Palestinians from West Bank camps in 2025.
The report calls for international sanctions on those responsible and stopping weapons and trade with illegal settlements.
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JD Sports has lowered its expected profits because people are buying fewer trainers due to higher living costs. The company saw sales fall in the US and Europe, with particularly big drops in North America, and expects this trend to continue for the rest of the year.
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JD Sports sells sports shoes and apparel, including brands like Nike and Adidas.
The company cut its full-year profit forecast from £750m-£850m to £700m-£800m.
Sales dropped 3.1% overall in the second quarter, with North America sales falling 6.8%.
Inflation and rising fuel prices, linked to the US-Israeli conflict near Iran, affected consumer spending.
JD Sports had to lower prices and offer promotions to encourage buyers.
UK sales were stronger due to World Cup-related football merchandise and outdoor gear.
The company runs 4,800 stores worldwide, including chains like Blacks and Millets in the UK.
Experts say consumers are becoming more careful about buying non-essential items as inflation continues.
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The United Kingdom has issued new guidance for asylum seekers explaining local laws on sexual consent, gender equality, and domestic abuse. The guidance highlights British values like equal rights for women to travel, work, and make personal choices without needing men's permission.
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The UK published a nine-page guide for asylum seekers on consent, gender equality, and domestic abuse laws.
Asylum seekers are told not to whistle, make sexual comments, or follow people in public.
The guide states women in the UK have equal rights, including freedom to travel, study, marry, and earn money independently.
The Home Office says the guide helps asylum seekers understand UK customs different from their home countries.
Far-right groups and some Conservative politicians criticized the guidance and called for deportations.
Asylum seekers are people seeking safety and waiting for permission to stay, usually not allowed to work meanwhile.
In the year to March 2026, 93,525 people claimed asylum in the UK, a 12% drop from the previous year.
Returns of failed asylum seekers reached the highest level since 2010, according to the government.
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A study predicts that by the end of this century, wildfires in Europe could burn 39% more land even if global warming is limited to the best-case scenario. If the world heats up more, fires could nearly triple, but better fire management can reduce some of this increase, though not stop it entirely.
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Wildfires in Europe may increase by 39% by 2100 under the best-case global warming scenario.
In a worse scenario with 3.6°C of global heating, the burned area could almost triple.
Fire management improvements could reduce wildfire damage by over 70%, but not eliminate it.
Hotter, drier, and windier weather driven by carbon pollution fuels the spread of wildfires.
Currently, Europe is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons, with over 600,000 hectares burned.
Some northern European countries like the UK, Belgium, and Germany are now facing large fires.
Past policies to stop small fires have increased the fuel available, leading to fewer but more intense fires.
The study warns that fighting fires cannot replace the need to reduce climate change itself.
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The article is an open letter expressing support for Iran’s political prisoners, highlighting their suffering under both the Iranian government’s repression and foreign military attacks, especially by the US and Israel. It condemns the violence and human rights abuses from both domestic authorities and international forces that affect these prisoners and the Iranian people.
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August marks the anniversary of the 1988 mass executions in Iran and the 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.
Iranian political prisoners face torture, neglect, unfair trials, and executions inside prisons.
The Iranian government uses strict social and political control with harsh repression based on an exclusionary ideology.
The US and Israel carry out military strikes against Iran, causing civilian harm and worsening the prisoners’ situation.
On June 23, 2025, Israeli forces bombed the Evin prison complex in Iran, damaging hospital, transgender, and visitor areas.
The letter describes Iranian prisoners as trapped “between two blades”: the repressive Iranian regime and violent foreign powers.
It criticizes the widespread detention and execution practices used by Israeli and US authorities against Palestinians and activists.
The letter connects prison and detention systems in Iran, Israel, and the US, noting shared methods of control and suppression.
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Michele Tafoya, once a neutral NFL sideline reporter, recently won the Minnesota Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. She will compete in the general election against Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, positioning herself as a conservative candidate with strong views on law enforcement, immigration, and cultural issues.
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Michele Tafoya was an NFL sideline reporter for 11 years on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
She won the Minnesota Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, beating eight challengers.
Tafoya will face Democratic candidate Peggy Flanagan in the November general election.
She presents herself as a conservative alternative, focusing on issues like policing and immigration.
Tafoya criticizes Minnesota’s current governor and progressive policies.
Despite a polling lead, Flanagan’s advantage is not considered unbeatable.
Tafoya has made controversial comments on vaccination and race during a guest hosting stint on The View.
Minnesota has not elected a Republican senator in 24 years, making the race notable.
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