Dozens of deportees from the United States were on board a flight that landed in Haiti from Miami with 46 passengers, 25 of whom were convicted felons, according to reports. The Trump administration discarded protections that shielded roughly half a million Haitians from deportation, meaning they would lose their work …
Read More »Maradona’s medical team faces trial
Seven medical professionals will go on trial, accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona four years ago in San Isidro, near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The case, which promises to be one of the most high-profile in Argentina in recent years, is expected to last four months and to …
Read More »South African police arrest Nigerian for cocaine smuggling
The South African Police Service arrested a 55-year-old Nigerian man on suspicion of drug trafficking shortly after he arrived at OR Tambo International Airport from São Paulo, Brazil. The suspect was taken into custody after authorities discovered he had allegedly swallowed cocaine capsules worth an estimated R7.5 million, said the …
Read More »Teen dies after injecting himself with butterfly remains
A 14-year-old brazilian boy died after injecting a mixture of dead butterfly remains and water in Brazil, according to reports. The deceased was hospitalized in Vitoria de Conquista, experiencing severe pain, vomiting, and difficulty walking after injecting the concoction into his leg, according to reports. Authorities are investigating whether his …
Read More »At least 30 dead in a bus accident in Bolivia
More than 30 people were killed in a bus accident on a mountain road when the driver lost control of the vehicle in Bolivia, according to police. The accident happened between the cities of Potosi and Oruro, police said. The driver likely lost control of the vehicle, causing it to …
Read More »Google Maps to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico
Following instructions from US President Donald Trump, Google has announced the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in the Maps application. Google Maps released a statement on Monday regarding Donald Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali. In the statement, Google Maps announced …
Read More »Canada: Ghanaian man stabbed to death
A 23-year-old Ghanaian man was fatally stabbed at a business in the 3900 block of Millar Avenue around 7 p.m in Saskatoon, Canada. Emergency responders arrived after receiving a distress call at 8 p.m. and found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he was …
Read More »Vatican dissolves religious organization in Peru
Accused of multiple misdeeds including sexual abuse of minors, the Peruvian religious organization “Sodalicio de vida cristiana” has been dissolved by Pope Francis. The Vatican decided to put an end to the activities of this important Peruvian community after 25 years of complaints on charges including sexual violence, financial embezzlement …
Read More »Brazil: activists and families protest illegal child deaths
NGO Rio de Paz held a protest on Copacabana beach on Wednesday demanding answers from the state government on violent deaths of children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A Christmas tree with red crosses as the ornaments was placed next to the photos of children, in the sand, mostly victims …
Read More »Rihanna is no longer the world’s richest singer
Taylor Swift has become the world’s richest musician, with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion. The news was confirmed this Saturday by Forbes magazine, which updated Swift’s financial situation following the historic success of her Eras Tour and the enduring popularity of her music catalog. With this new estimate, …
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