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Corina Yoris: Venezuela’s opposition candidate barred
The principal opposition coalition in Venezuela asserts that its candidate was foreclosed from the presidential election in July. On the electoral council's website, the opposition Unitary Platform (PUD) reported that it could not register its candidate, Corina Yoris. The PUD, whose leader, MarÃa Corina Machado, has been disqualified from standing for office, has suffered its most recent setback.
Homeland Security raids Sean Combs’ residences
Reportedly, the inspections were associated with an investigation into sex trafficking conducted by federal authorities in New York. Federal agents reportedly searched two properties owned by Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of an ongoing investigation into sex trafficking. On Monday, officers conducted searches of Combs' residences in Los Angeles and Miami.Â
Horse rider, 31, dies by apparent assisted suicide after injury
Caroline March detailed in a letter published on her Facebook page upon the announcement of her death on Saturday her efforts to recover from a career-ending injury, which continued to impede her progress. "I do not desire such an existence," she composed. In an impassioned letter published after her demise, a horse rider who endured a profound spinal injury divulged the reasons behind her decision to end her life through an apparent assisted suicide.
Syria air strikes kill WHO staffer, Iranian adviser
At least fifteen people were killed, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor affiliated with the Syrian opposition based in Britain. Among them were two Syrians working with the Iranians, an adviser from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, nine Iraqi fighters from an Iran-backed group, and two Syrians.
Hospital shut after forced evacuation, reported by paramedics
According to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, al-Amal Hospital in southern Gaza is currently inoperable due to the evacuation of both medical personnel and patients by Israeli forces. Monday saw the relocation of 27 personnel, six patients, an additional individual, and the remains of two recently deceased individuals who had been shot and slain at the facility in Khan Younis.
Assange’s US extradition delay hinges on potential appeal outcome
The founder of WikiLeaks, according to American prosecutors, allegedly encouraged and assisted US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning in stealing diplomatic cables and military files published on his website. According to his supporters, the 52-year-old is being persecuted as a hero for exposing misconduct in the United States.
Kids among migrants rescued, arriving in Dover
Photographic evidence emerges depicting the clothed children being escorted to safety after their perilous voyage across the English Channel. Children ...
UN expert accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
According to one UN human rights expert, Israel has carried out "acts of genocide" in Gaza. On Tuesday in Geneva, Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, delivered her report to the organization's member states. Israel, however, has already disregarded her findings.
King to attend Windsor’s St. George’s Chapel Easter service
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Prince William, the Princess of Wales, will not attend Windsor Castle for the Easter Sunday service. On Easter Sunday, the King will attend the Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, according to an announcement from Buckingham Palace.
Fastest Paris waiters race in ‘coffee run’
The renowned Course des Cafes ("coffee race") returned to the French capital on Sunday, filling a fashionable district awash in white-shirted servers laden with trays of coffee and croissants. Since its inception in Paris 110 years ago, the competition features servers competing while carrying trays brimming with traditional French cuisine.
Islamic State targeted British recruits after Moscow assault
Although the Islamic State continues to be the preferred organization of Western extremists, access to Syria is becoming progressively more difficult. As a result, several British recruits have attempted to travel to Afghanistan in order to join ISIS-K. It is also possible that the Islamic State organization responsible for the attack on the Crocus music venue near Moscow has recruited members in the United Kingdom.
UK ruling slowly kills Assange, claims free speech advocate
Experts and proponents of free speech have criticised a British court decision that failed to prevent the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States. In 2022, an American court in Virginia ordered Assange's extradition from the United Kingdom to stand trial on espionage charges; he has since filed an appeal of that extradition.