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US ambassador says no ICE patrols at Winter Olympics

A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent to Italy for the Winter Olympics will not carry out patrols and will have only an "advisory" role, Washington's ambassador to Rome said on Wednesday.

'Forced disappearance' probe opened against Colombian cycling star Herrera

An investigation into "forced disappearance" has been opened against former cycling star Luis "Lucho" Herrera, who is allegedly involved in the historical murder of four farmers, the Colombian public prosecutor's office announced on Wednesday.

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Second killing in Minneapolis by US federal agents sparks uproar

The killing of a US citizen by federal immigration agents on Saturday -- the second in Minneapolis this month -- sparked new protests and impassioned demands by local leaders for the Trump administration to end its operation in the city.

US immigration agents shoot dead another person in Minneapolis

Federal immigration agents shot dead a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, in the second fatal shooting of a civilian during the Trump administration's controversial operation in the city, sparking fresh protests and outrage from state officials.

Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan

Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan in the past three days, disaster officials said on Saturday, with a major road and power also cut in several provinces.

Ugandan opposition leader says wife in hospital after assault by soldiers

Fugitive Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine said on Saturday that his wife was rushed to hospital after soldiers held her at gunpoint and strangled her during a violent raid on their home.

China says top military official under investigation

China said on Saturday the senior vice chairman of its powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) and another high-ranking official were under investigation for suspected "serious violations of discipline", a common euphemism for corruption.

Defiant protests over US immigration crackdown, child's detention

Thousands braved icy conditions on Friday to protest the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and businesses closed their doors amid anger over the detention of a five-year-old migrant boy.

Fury grows over five-year-old's detention in US immigration crackdown

US federal officials struggled Friday to quell growing outrage over the detention of a five-year-old boy in a massive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, as businesses in the city shut down in protest at the ongoing raids.

Ex-Canadian Olympian turned drug lord arrested: FBI chief

Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested in Mexico and is being brought to the United States to face cocaine trafficking and murder charges, FBI chief Kash Patel announced Friday.

Ex-Canadian Olympian turned drug lord arrested: US media

Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been taken into custody, US media reported on Friday.

Rescuers dig for six missing in New Zealand landslide

Rescuers dug into deep mud searching for at least six people still missing Friday after a landslide from an extinct volcano crashed into a popular campsite in northern New Zealand.

Workers dig for the missing in New Zealand landslide

Emergency workers dug through deep mud in search of victims Friday after a landslide from an extinct volcano crashed into a popular campsite in northern New Zealand.

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Chile police arrest third suspect in wildfire-ravaged south

Chilean police announced on Thursday the arrest of a third person in the country's wildfire-ravaged south who they said was deliberately trying to start a fire.

Germany expels Russian alleged spy handler, Moscow vows response

Germany summoned Russia's ambassador Thursday and ordered the expulsion of a Russian diplomat suspected of being the handler of a woman arrested the previous day on espionage charges.

Germany summons Russian envoy, expels alleged spy handler

Germany summoned Russia's ambassador Thursday and ordered the expulsion of a Russian diplomat suspected of being the handler of a woman arrested on espionage charges the previous day.

Real Madrid stadium owners to face trial over concert noise

A neighbourhood association is taking the owners of Real Madrid's football stadium to court over noise pollution from concerts, according to a court document seen by AFP on Thursday.

South Africa's Kruger park suffers 'devastating' damage from floods

South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park suffered major damage to critical infrastructure in recent flooding, with the cost of repairs estimated to run over 30 million dollars, officials said Thursday.

Ubisoft shares plunge after big-bang restructuring announced

Investors appeared unimpressed Thursday by a drastic restructuring and further cost cuts at French game giant Ubisoft, with shares plunging and employees saying they are uneasy.

Actor Liz Hurley in tears as accuses UK tabloid of 'monstrous' conduct

Actor Liz Hurley on Thursday broke down in tears in the witness box of London's High Court as she accused a tabloid publisher of "monstrous" conduct including planting secret microphones on her home windows.

New Zealand landslips kill at least two, others missing

Landslides ploughed into a home and a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, killing at least two people and leaving others missing under tonnes of mud.

Austrian ex-agent to go on trial in Russia spying case

A former Austrian intelligence official is due to go on trial Thursday, charged with allegedly handing over sensitive devices and selling secret information to Russia for years.

Multiple people missing in New Zealand landslips

A landslide smashed into a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, leaving multiple people missing under tonnes of mud.

Philippine journalist found guilty of terror financing

A young Philippine journalist who spent nearly six years in a crowded provincial prison was found guilty of terror financing on Thursday in a case rights groups and a UN rapporteur had labelled a "travesty of justice".

France's Lactalis recalls baby formula over toxin

French group Lactalis on Wednesday announced a recall of batches of infant formula in France and other countries including China, Australia and Mexico over worries they contained a toxin.

Pakistan rescuers scour blaze site for dozens missing

Pakistani rescuers scoured the charred remains of a Karachi mall Wednesday for dozens missing after a huge blaze destroyed the complex, while relatives gave DNA samples to aid the search.

US Treasury chief accuses Fed chair of 'politicising' central bank

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday of "politicising" the institution, ratcheting up pressure on the central bank.

Syria accuses Kurdish force of truce breach as army enters IS-linked camp

Syria on Wednesday accused Kurdish-led forces of breaching a ceasefire after seven soldiers were killed in a strike, while authorities entered a camp holding suspected relatives of Islamic State jihadists.

Over 1,400 Indonesians leave Cambodian scam groups in five days: embassy

More than 1,400 Indonesians have left cyberscam networks in Cambodia in the last five days, Jakarta said on Wednesday, after Phnom Penh pledged a fresh crackdown on the illicit trade.

EU parliament refers Mercosur trade deal to bloc's top court

The European Union's parliament voted on Wednesday to refer a freshly signed trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur to the EU's top court, casting a veil of legal uncertainty over the accord.

Police smash European synthetic drug ring in 'largest-ever' op

European police said Wednesday they had busted a major synthetic drug ring working across several countries in the "largest-ever operation" of its kind, striking a "massive blow" to organised crime.

Over 1,400 Indonesians left Cambodian scam groups in five days: embassy