Mexico has formally asked US state attorneys general to criminally investigate deaths of Mexican immigrants in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during ICE operations. This request follows the recent shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and aims to address concerns about immigration enforcement practices.
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Mexico made a formal request for criminal investigations into immigrant deaths in US immigration custody or raids.
The request focuses on deaths occurring since President Trump’s second term began; 17 Mexican immigrants have died in this period.
Fourteen of these deaths happened in ICE custody, and three during agency operations.
Mexico’s foreign ministry also sent letters to US detention centers asking them to stop actions that may cause deaths, like delaying medical care.
The first letter was sent to Adelanto detention center in California, where four Mexican immigrants died.
Mexico plans to file civil lawsuits against companies operating these detention centers to protect human rights.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant with no criminal record, was shot by an ICE agent in Houston, leading to protests and calls for an independent investigation.
Mexico has asked the UN human rights office to review the cases and advise on whether US actions comply with international human rights laws.
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A pontoon boat overturned near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco. One person died, and three others are missing as search teams continue looking for them.
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The accident happened near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco.
A pontoon boat capsized, meaning it flipped over in the water.
One person was confirmed dead.
Three people are still missing after the incident.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
The event took place on a Tuesday.
Local authorities are leading the search efforts.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied claims by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that her government is connected to criminal drug cartels. She said the DEA’s statements seemed political and stressed Mexico’s willingness to cooperate with the U.S. to fight crime while respecting its sovereignty.
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DEA Administrator Terry Cole said the Mexican government and drug cartels are “one and the same.”
President Sheinbaum rejected this claim and called it more political than factual.
Sheinbaum urged the U.S. to focus on drug trafficking and money laundering within its own borders.
Mexico insists on respecting its sovereignty and opposes U.S. military operations on its soil without permission.
The Trump administration has repeatedly pressured Mexico to crack down on crime and has labeled some cartels as terrorist organizations.
President Sheinbaum has accused the U.S. of interfering in Mexican domestic affairs and rejects linking corruption to international issues.
Mexico recently filed complaints over deaths of Mexican nationals related to U.S. deportation policies.
Initially, Trump praised Sheinbaum, but relations have become tense due to disagreements over crime and justice issues.
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Rep. Kat Cammack spoke about the global competition to lead in artificial intelligence (AI). She claimed that China has created digital copies, called "digital twins," of every U.S. lawmaker as part of this struggle.
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Rep. Kat Cammack represents Florida and is a member of the Republican Party.
She spoke about the race between countries to be the leader in AI technology.
Cammack said China, Russia, and Iran want the U.S. to stop using data science.
She described this as a form of "cognitive warfare," meaning a battle over information and thinking.
China has created "digital twins," which are virtual models, of every U.S. lawmaker.
The purpose is to gain an advantage in this global competition.
This issue is part of a larger concern about national security and technology.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov during a major government reshuffle. Fedorov was credited with improving Ukraine’s military efforts and cutting corruption but his dismissal has caused concern among supporters and international partners.
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Mykhailo Fedorov stepped down as Ukraine’s Defence Minister after six months in office.
He helped improve Ukraine’s military position and reduced corruption in the defence ministry.
Ukraine has used drones to strike Russian oil refineries, causing fuel shortages in Russia.
Fedorov said Ukraine successfully tested a more accurate and cheaper ballistic missile recently.
He is praised for reforming military procurement and saving the government billions of dollars.
There are rumors of a disagreement between Fedorov and Ukraine’s commander in chief.
Some Ukrainian politicians and international supporters criticized Zelenskyy’s decision.
The reshuffle also includes the resignation of Ukraine’s prime minister and possible new appointments.
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Israel and Lebanon held talks in Italy to advance a recent US-brokered agreement aiming for Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the disarming of Hezbollah. The discussions face challenges because Hezbollah rejects the deal and questions remain about Lebanon's army ability to control the area.
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A US-brokered agreement calls for Israel to gradually leave southern Lebanon.
The agreement also requires Hezbollah to disarm.
Israeli troops currently occupy 600 square kilometers in southern Lebanon.
Since March, Israeli military actions have killed over 4,000 Lebanese and displaced more than 1 million people.
Lebanon wants Israeli troops to withdraw fully.
Israel demands that Hezbollah give up its weapons.
Hezbollah has rejected the agreement.
There are doubts about the Lebanese army’s ability to control southern Lebanon without Hezbollah.
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A recent Pew Research Center poll shows that more people in many countries now view China and its leader Xi Jinping more positively than the United States and President Donald Trump. This marks the first time in about 20 years that China’s global image has surpassed that of the US, partly due to US foreign policies and international events.
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The poll surveyed 36 countries and territories from February to May 2026.
In 25 of those places, more people had a positive view of China than the US.
In 22 countries, Chinese leader Xi Jinping was seen more favorably than President Trump.
Only six countries still had more favorable opinions of the US over China.
Countries like Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, and the UK showed a shift toward more favorable views of China.
Canada's positive views of the US dropped from 57% in 2023 to 33% in 2026, while views of China rose from 14% to 44%.
US actions such as tariffs on Canadian goods and military raids have contributed to negative opinions abroad.
Israel remains a strong supporter of the US, with about 80% viewing it positively.
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It has been 10 years since a failed coup attempt tried to remove President Erdogan in Turkiye. The country is still split in how people remember and feel about the event.
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The coup attempt in Turkiye happened on July 15, 10 years ago.
The goal was to overthrow President Erdogan.
The coup attempt did not succeed.
Since then, Turkiye remains divided about the event’s impact.
Different groups in the country have different views on the coup’s legacy.
The article was explained by Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will protect all its land and that efforts to divide the country have not succeeded. He made these remarks at an event honoring the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which was attended by important Iranian leaders and foreign diplomats.
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President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke about defending Iran's territory.
He said attempts to split Iran have failed.
The statement was made during a ceremony for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Senior Iranian officials attended the event.
Foreign ambassadors also took part in the ceremony.
The focus was on national unity and territorial defense.
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Comedian Josh Thomas commented on a controversy involving the Divine Playhouse, a queer-friendly theatre pop-up in Sydney that was removed by its landlord. Separately, a man died after a house fire in Sydney, and a new survey showed an increase in methamphetamine use in workplaces, especially in Western Australia.
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Josh Thomas spoke out about the Divine Playhouse situation in Sydney.
Divine Playhouse is a theatre pop-up that supports queer communities.
The theatre was forced to leave by its landlord.
A man died after a fire at a house in Sydney.
A survey found more people using methamphetamines at work.
The rise in meth use is particularly notable in Western Australia.
The report highlights concerns about drug use affecting Australian workplaces.
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Kenya's highest court has ruled against a religious group called the Rastafarians, denying them the legal right to use marijuana for their religious practices. The decision stops the group from legally smoking cannabis as part of their faith.
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The court case involved the Rastafarians in Kenya seeking permission to use marijuana for religious reasons.
The court ruled that the Rastafarians cannot legally use cannabis for their religious practices.
This ruling ends a long legal battle for the Rastafarian community in Kenya.
Marijuana remains illegal for religious use in Kenya under this decision.
The case highlights conflicts between religious freedom and drug laws in Kenya.
The article also mentions other African news such as cocoa producers working together and environmental activism, but the main focus is on the court ruling for Rastafarians.
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The United States carried out two sets of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday. These attacks are part of a series of actions over five days as tensions and conflict between the countries increase.
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The U.S. launched two waves of strikes against Iran on the same day.
These strikes are the fifth day of continuous attacks on Iran.
The military actions indicate a rise in tension and conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
CBS News reported on the strikes, providing updates and details.
No information was given about the reasons behind the strikes or their targets.
The situation suggests an escalation in the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Iran.
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The U.S. military carried out a second round of attacks against Iran to limit its ability to threaten ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes happened as President Donald Trump considers attacking bridges in Iran.
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The strikes targeted Iran’s military systems that could harm ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
The military operations began around 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday.
This was the second series of attacks within a short period.
Earlier attacks focused on Iranian coastal defense systems and missile capabilities.
President Donald Trump is thinking about extending attacks to bridges inside Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for international shipping.
The strikes aim to reduce threats to marine traffic in this important region.
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Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa early Wednesday. The attacks caused a large fire, killed at least six people, and injured 20 others in different parts of Ukraine.
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Russia used both missiles and drones in its attacks.
The main target was the port city of Odesa in southern Ukraine.
The strikes happened early Wednesday morning.
A large fire broke out that required firefighters to put it out.
At least six people died as a result of the attacks.
Twenty people were wounded in various locations across Ukraine.
Officials confirmed the number of casualties.
The attacks were part of ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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France’s parliament approved a law allowing adults with incurable illnesses to end their own lives with medical help under strict conditions. The law applies to French citizens or residents who suffer greatly and can make clear decisions about their choice.
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The law gives a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable, advanced, or terminal illnesses.
Patients can receive a lethal substance to self-administer or have a doctor or nurse give it if they cannot do it themselves.
To qualify, patients must suffer constant physical or mental pain and be able to make informed, free decisions.
The National Assembly passed the law with 291 votes in favor and 241 against.
President Emmanuel Macron supported the law and said it respects democracy and public debate.
If approved by France’s Constitutional Council, the country will join others like the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada in allowing assisted dying.
Some groups, including the far-right party and the Catholic Church, oppose the law, fearing potential abuse and moral issues.
France’s Senate rejected the bill, but the lower house’s decision is final, with possible review by the Constitutional Council.
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Two former high-ranking Maltese officials have been accused in court of being involved in a plan to kill journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The accusations came during the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of ordering her assassination in 2017.
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Former economy minister Chris Cardona and former chief of staff Keith Schembri were named as involved in the plot.
Brothers George and Alfred Degiorgio, imprisoned for planting the bomb that killed Caruana Galizia, made the accusations.
Alfred Degiorgio verbally accused the three men in court but refused to answer further questions and was arrested for contempt of court.
George Degiorgio detailed an alleged earlier murder plot from 2015 involving the same officials.
The plot included instructions, payment negotiations, and surveillance of the journalist’s home.
The plan was supposedly halted because of upcoming elections, according to George Degiorgio.
The journalists’ investigations had targeted the Labour party government led by then-Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.
Both Cardona and Schembri were top officials in Muscat’s administration at the time of the alleged plots.
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Ukraine conducted a drone attack on 20 Russian ships in the Black Sea, hitting mostly oil and gas tankers and a tugboat. Over the past 10 days, Ukraine says it has targeted 136 ships linked to Russia’s hidden fleet in the Black and Azov seas.
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Ukraine attacked 20 Russian vessels using drones.
The ships included 17 oil tankers, two gas tankers, and one tugboat.
The attack took place in the Black Sea.
Ukraine calls this a large-scale drone operation.
Ukraine claims it has targeted 136 ships connected to Russia’s shadow fleet in the last 10 days.
The shadow fleet refers to ships operating secretly or unofficially for Russia.
The area involved includes both the Black Sea and the Azov Sea.
Kyiv (the capital of Ukraine) released videos showing the strikes.
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Wildfires in Canada and Minnesota caused heavy smoke to spread across much of the U.S. The smoky air is expected to stay for a few more days and might get worse before it improves.
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Wildfires are burning in Canada and Minnesota.
Smoke from these fires has spread across a large part of the United States.
The sky looks hazy and smoky in many areas.
Air quality is poor because of the wildfire smoke.
The smoke is expected to remain for the next couple of days.
Conditions may get worse before the smoke clears.
There is some chance that the air quality will improve after a few days.
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Iraq’s prime minister is visiting Washington to ask for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries. The relationship between the United States and Iraq has been affected by almost 100 years of wars, changing partnerships, and outside influences.
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Iraq’s prime minister is currently visiting Washington, D.C.
The main goal of the visit is to improve economic ties between Iraq and the U.S.
The U.S. and Iraq have a long history of conflict and cooperation that spans nearly 100 years.
This relationship has changed many times due to wars and shifting alliances.
Foreign countries have influenced the relationship between the two nations over the years.
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People protested in Paris and Gaza to ask for the release of Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian doctor held by Israel since December 2024. The protesters also want other Palestinian healthcare workers detained by Israel to be freed.
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Hussam Abu Safia is a Palestinian doctor.
He has been in Israeli custody since December 2024.
Protests took place in both Paris and Gaza.
Demonstrators are calling for the release of Abu Safia.
Protesters also want other Palestinian healthcare workers held by Israel to be released.
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