Immigration arrests have increased across the United States under President Trump. Arrests have more than doubled in 38 states, with Idaho seeing the largest rise.
Key Facts
Immigration arrests have increased in all 50 states.
In 38 states, these arrests have more than doubled.
Idaho has experienced the largest increase, with over 300 arrests by ICE.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws.
Shay Myers, a farmer in Idaho, spoke about his workforce, which includes immigrants.
The UK government moved thousands of Afghans to Britain after their identities were exposed in a data leak. The plan was kept secret to protect these individuals from the Taliban.
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The UK government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans to Britain.
The relocation was in response to a data leak that put these Afghans at risk from the Taliban.
These Afghans had helped British troops during their time in Afghanistan.
The plan to move them to Britain cost around a billion dollars.
The government's goal was to protect these individuals and their families from possible harm.
Bob Becker, aged 80, became the oldest person to finish the Badwater 135 ultramarathon. The race is extremely difficult, starting in the hot conditions of Death Valley and crossing three mountain ranges.
Key Facts
Bob Becker is 80 years old.
He completed the Badwater 135 ultramarathon.
The race starts in Death Valley, known for its high temperatures.
The course is 135 miles long.
Racers must cross three mountain ranges during the event.
Becker is now the oldest person to finish this ultramarathon.
Cambodian authorities have arrested over 1,000 people in a crackdown on cyber-scam operations across five provinces. The raids follow a directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet to stop online scams, which often involve organized crime groups. Many arrested individuals were found in compounds where people were forced to carry out scams, tricking victims out of large amounts of money.
Key Facts
Authorities conducted raids in at least five provinces in Cambodia.
Over 1,000 people were arrested between Monday and Wednesday.
The crackdown targets cyber-scam operations linked to organized crime.
Many of these scams are run from compounds where workers are forced to participate.
Prime Minister Hun Manet warned officials they could lose their jobs if they do not act against scams.
Equipment like computers and mobile phones was seized during the raids.
Those arrested included nationals from Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Myanmar.
The UN estimates 100,000 people are enslaved in Cambodia's scam operations, part of a larger $40 billion scam network in Southeast Asia.
Scientists have developed a method to create "three-parent" babies to help prevent certain genetic disorders. British researchers used this technique to help eight children, who appear healthy and do not have inherited mitochondrial diseases. These disorders affect the mitochondria, which are parts of cells that produce energy.
Key Facts
"Three-parent" babies are created using DNA from three people to prevent genetic disorders.
British researchers helped eight children using this method; they are all under three years old.
Mitochondrial disorders can cause severe health issues, such as heart failure and blindness.
This new method aims to prevent these disorders by addressing defects in mitochondrial DNA.
Some scientists and doctors are excited about the advancement, calling it a breakthrough.
Critics are concerned about potential risks and ethical implications, like creating "designer babies."
The technique is not allowed for childbearing in the U.S., but it is legal in countries like Australia.
A trial involving Meta Platforms' shareholders against Mark Zuckerberg and other company leaders has begun. The case claims they misused Facebook users' data, breaking a 2012 agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. The trial is expected to decide on liability and damages in months to come.
Key Facts
The trial involves an $8 billion lawsuit against Meta Platforms' leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg.
Shareholders claim Facebook illegally used user data, violating a 2012 agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The lawsuit follows the 2018 Cambridge Analytica incident, where data from millions of Facebook users was improperly accessed.
The FTC fined Facebook $5 billion for this privacy breach in 2019.
Shareholders want the defendants to repay Meta for the FTC fine and other legal expenses.
Testimonies during the trial will include Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and others.
The trial is taking place in Delaware, where most U.S. public companies are incorporated due to favorable corporate laws.
This type of lawsuit, called a Caremark claim, is challenging to prove but has been gaining momentum in courts recently.
A dentist named James Craig is on trial in Colorado, accused of killing his wife, Angela, by poisoning her protein shakes with substances including cyanide. The trial, which began at the Arapahoe District Court, involves accusations that Craig had planned the murder, possibly due to financial issues and an affair. Craig has pleaded not guilty, and his defense claims the evidence does not directly link him to her death.
Key Facts
James Craig is a dentist facing trial for allegedly poisoning his wife, Angela.
Angela Craig showed symptoms like dizziness and headaches and was declared brain dead after hospitalization.
Toxicology tests revealed Angela was poisoned with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline.
Authorities accuse Craig of financial troubles and having an affair, which may have motivated him.
Prosecutors suggest Craig was interested in his wife's life insurance payout.
Craig is also accused of trying to tamper with the case, including attempting to solicit crimes from jail.
Defense argues that there's no direct evidence linking Craig to the murder and suggests Angela might have died by suicide.
If convicted, Craig could face life imprisonment without parole.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to boost the country's economy with a new law called the One Canadian Economy Act. This law could lead to big investments in areas like the Ring of Fire, which is rich in minerals, but some indigenous groups are worried it might ignore their rights to land and consent.
Key Facts
The One Canadian Economy Act is aimed at boosting economic growth in Canada.
The law could result in billions of dollars in investments, particularly in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire area in Ontario.
Indigenous groups are concerned the law might sidestep their rights to land and consent.
The Ring of Fire is a key area due to its deposits of minerals like chromite and nickel.
Prime Minister Carney sees indigenous leadership as essential to economic growth.
Canada's constitution grants indigenous communities the right to be consulted on land and resource issues.
Past protests by indigenous groups have resulted in significant economic impacts and law enforcement costs.
Environmental and indigenous groups are worried about shortcuts in environmental assessments with the new law.
Three men have been sentenced to long prison terms for their roles in killing Swedish hip-hop artist C Gambino in Gothenburg in 2024. The court found them guilty of aiding and abetting murder, but it was not clear who fired the fatal shots. The shooting is linked to local gang conflicts, though the motive remains unknown.
Key Facts
Three men in their 20s were sentenced for the murder of hip-hop artist C Gambino in Gothenburg.
C Gambino, real name Karar Ramadan, had recently won Sweden's 2023 Grammis award.
The court convicted the men of aiding and abetting murder but could not determine who fired the shots.
The gun used in the shooting was not found, and the getaway car was burned.
The shooting is linked to gang conflicts, but C Gambino was not known to be involved in a gang.
Investigators could not find DNA but used mobile phone data and CCTV footage to track the suspects.
One man received a life sentence, while the other two received 15.5 and 12.5 years in jail.
Another 19-year-old was convicted of burning the getaway car.
The Co-op CEO confirmed that a cyber-attack in April led to the theft of data from all 6.5 million Co-op members. The stolen data included names, addresses, and contact information, but not financial details. Four people were arrested as part of the investigation into the attacks on Co-op and M&S, and they have been bailed while the investigation continues.
Key Facts
A cyber-attack in April affected all 6.5 million Co-op members.
The stolen data included personal details like names and addresses, but not financial information.
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the attacks on Co-op and M&S.
The four arrested individuals have been released on bail pending further investigation.
Co-op disconnected its systems in time to prevent further damage from ransomware.
The company is working to restore its systems and has not disclosed the financial impact yet.
Co-op is partnering with a cybersecurity recruitment firm to direct young talent towards legal careers in cybersecurity.
A pilot program is planned with Co-op Academies Trust to support this initiative.
The disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falcone in the Australian outback in 2001 drew international attention. His girlfriend, Joanne Lees, managed to escape, and Bradley Murdoch was convicted of his murder in 2005, but he never disclosed the location of Falcone's body. Murdoch, who always denied the crime, has now passed away.
Key Facts
Peter Falcone, a British backpacker, disappeared in the Australian outback in 2001.
Joanne Lees, Falcone's girlfriend, escaped the ambush.
Bradley Murdoch was found guilty of Falcone's murder in 2005.
Murdoch never revealed where Falcone's remains are.
Murdoch denied involvement in the murder until his death.
The case received widespread international media coverage.
"Sorry, Baby" is a movie about a woman named Agnes, who is dealing with life after a sexual assault. The movie is told in out-of-order chapters, showing different times in Agnes' life, and it explores her journey of healing and relationships.
Key Facts
The movie is called "Sorry, Baby" and it follows a character named Agnes.
Agnes is an English literature professor at a small university.
The story begins with Agnes living near her campus and being close friends with Lydie.
Agnes was sexually assaulted by her mentor, Preston Decker, during her grad school days.
The film shows the assault’s impact on Agnes and her healing process.
The narrative is non-linear, meaning the story is not told in a straight line but jumps around different years.
Agnes and her friend Lydie have a strong bond, supporting each other during this difficult time.
The movie also explores themes of misunderstood feminist solidarity and how trauma is depicted in films.
At least 21 Palestinians died during an incident at an aid distribution center in southern Gaza. The situation became chaotic, leading to a stampede, with reports of tear gas being used and gunfire heard. Different sources provide conflicting accounts of why the stampede happened.
Key Facts
21 Palestinians were killed at the GHF aid center in southern Gaza.
Most deaths were due to a stampede, with tear gas and gunfire mentioned as contributing factors.
The Gaza Ministry of Health and GHF have opposing views on what caused the incident.
GHF claimed armed crowd members linked to Hamas triggered the chaos.
Palestinians and witnesses disputed GHF's claim, citing tear gas use as the cause.
The United Nations stated 875 people have died near GHF sites since May, mainly from gunshot injuries.
The UN criticized GHF sites as unsafe and violating impartiality in humanitarian aid.
Additional deaths occurred on Wednesday from an Israeli attack on a displaced persons camp.
The United States deported five individuals to Eswatini, who were previously convicted of serious crimes in the U.S. The deportees came from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba, and Yemen, and their deportation is part of a broader U.S. policy to remove individuals living in the country illegally.
Key Facts
Five individuals from different countries were deported from the U.S. to Eswatini.
The deportees were convicted of serious crimes, including child rape and murder.
Eswatini is a small country in Southern Africa, formerly known as Swaziland.
The U.S. cited these deportees as "criminal illegal aliens."
The U.S. administration under President Trump is focusing on deporting people living illegally in the U.S.
The U.S. has also deported people to other countries, including El Salvador and Costa Rica.
The plan includes deporting people to countries they are not originally from, which the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed.
Nigeria refused to accept deportees from Venezuela or third-country prisoners from the U.S.
In Cambodia, specially trained African giant pouched rats help detect landmines by using their strong sense of smell. These rats work alongside humans to locate explosive materials in areas heavily affected by past conflicts.
Key Facts
African giant pouched rats are used in Cambodia to find landmines.
These rats can grow up to 45 centimeters long and weigh up to 1.5 kilograms.
They alert handlers when they detect TNT, a common explosive in mines.
The rats are trained and deployed by APOPO, an organization that works worldwide.
Cambodia has a significant landmine problem, with many areas still uncleared from past conflicts.
Since 1992, efforts have removed over 1.1 million mines and 2.9 million explosive remnants.
Trainers and rats develop close working relationships, with handlers viewing them as family.
Al Jazeera's investigation team used satellite images to study damage in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. They noticed that some schools and medical centers were not destroyed, despite the surrounding destruction.
Key Facts
Al Jazeera's team used satellite data to study damage in Rafah.
Rafah is a city located in southern Gaza.
Some buildings, like schools and medical centers, were found undamaged.
The investigation noticed unusual patterns in how some areas were affected.
The reasons for the selective damage pattern were questioned by the investigation team.
People in the UK will soon need to verify their age to access pornographic websites due to new rules. These checks aim to prevent those under 18 from viewing explicit material, but they come with concerns about user privacy and data security.
Key Facts
The UK Online Safety Act requires adult websites to introduce age checks by 25 July.
Ofcom, a media regulator, says 14 million people in the UK watch online pornography.
There are various ways to verify age, including credit card checks, digital identity wallets, and facial age estimation.
Age verification companies claim they do not retain data and only confirm if a user is over 18.
Credit card checks might involve a mini transaction, but do not share personal data with adult websites.
Digital identity wallets securely store and share age information, with data encrypted and controlled by the user.
Email-based age estimation uses email activity on other sites to estimate age, keeping data for up to 28 days.
Facial age estimation uses technology to determine age based on appearance, raising questions about user comfort.
The Co-op confirmed that data from all 6.5 million of its members was stolen in a cyber-attack in April. The theft included names, addresses, and contact information, but not financial details. Four people have been arrested in connection with this and similar attacks on other retailers.
Key Facts
The Co-op confirmed a cyber-attack where 6.5 million members had their data stolen.
The stolen data included names, addresses, and contact information but no financial data.
The attack affected Co-op, Marks and Spencer (M&S), and Harrods.
M&S suffered significant disruption and financial losses due to the attack.
After the first announcement, Co-op admitted more data had been accessed than initially reported.
The National Crime Agency arrested four individuals linked to the attacks.
The charges against the arrested include computer misuse, blackmail, and money laundering.
Twenty people died in a crowd surge at an aid center in southern Gaza when they attempted to get food. Most were trampled, and the incident reportedly involved individuals linked to Hamas. Conflicting reports and ongoing violence highlight tensions around aid distribution in the area.
Key Facts
Twenty people died in a crowd surge at an aid site in Khan Younis, Gaza.
Nineteen people were trampled, and one person was stabbed.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) reported the incident and mentioned possible involvement of Hamas supporters.
Nasser Hospital reported receiving 10 bodies, saying they died from suffocation after contractors closed the aid site.
The GHF provides aid using private security contractors in areas under Israeli military control.
The UN reported 674 deaths at GHF sites and 201 more along UN aid convoy routes in six weeks.
The Israeli military acknowledged civilian harm and aims to reduce conflict with local populations.
The UN does not work with GHF, calling its practices unethical.
The Sundhnukur volcano erupted near Reykjavik, Iceland. This marks the 12th volcanic eruption in Iceland since 2021. The eruption did not threaten infrastructure, but residents and tourists from nearby areas, including the Blue Lagoon spa resort, were evacuated.
Key Facts
The Sundhnukur volcano erupted near Reykjavik, Iceland.
This is the 12th volcanic eruption in Iceland since 2021.
The eruptive fissure is between 700 to 1,000 meters long.
Lava is flowing southeast and is not close to any buildings or roads.
People were evacuated from the Blue Lagoon spa and the town of Grindavik.
Lava is coming from long cracks in the ground, not from a central volcano opening.
Iceland has had many eruptions, but they haven't disrupted air traffic since the major 2010 eruption.
Grindavik, a town of nearly 4,000 people, was evacuated due to the danger of lava flows and earthquakes.
