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Venezuela accuses El Salvador president of ‘human trafficking’

Venezuela’s attorney general accused Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele of “human trafficking” and suggested he face international justice for accepting cash to jail deportees from the United States. Over 230 Venezuelans were flown in March to Bukele’s notorious CECOT prison, along

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Iran-U.S. nuclear negotiations return to Oman

The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the U.S. has imposed on the Islamic Republic closing in on half a century of enmity.

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‘I’m the reincarnation’: Book claims Musk thought himself reborn ‘spirit’ of ancient king

When Elon Musk was a 20-something entrepreneur pushing his first startup, he claimed to a potential investor that he couldn’t possibly fail at business because he was the reincarnation of one of the greatest warriors in all of human history,

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‘Bye!’ Budget stores post new tariff prices — and get immediate backlash

The cheap online retailers AliExpress, Shein and Temu officially raised prices this week, citing President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China. Currently, the tariff on Chinese imports is 145%. The Verge reported Friday that Chinese imports are impacting consumers for products

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine close to deal with ‘major points agreed’ – and says ‘two sides should now meet’

Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine are “very close to a deal” with “most of the major points agreed” – as he called for the two sides to meet.

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Exclusive: White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say – Reuters

Exclusive: White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say  Reuters

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How Pope Francis’ tomb and final tribute will reflect his ‘humble’ life

Around 40 people — homeless, prisoners, migrants and transgender people — will salute the pope holding a white rose, just before his burial.

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White House ousts trade official over ties to ‘Anonymous’ author – The Washington Post

White House ousts trade official over ties to ‘Anonymous’ author  The Washington Post

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Wisconsin governor says arrest of judge is part of Trump administration effort to ‘undermine our judiciary’ – live – The Guardian

Wisconsin governor says arrest of judge is part of Trump administration effort to ‘undermine our judiciary’ – live  The Guardian

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How possible NIH cuts could threaten future treatment for neurological diseases

A directive in January from the National Institutes of Health aimed to reduce funding for many of the essential costs that make medical studies possible. Even though a judge has halted the policy, scientists and advocates say the threat to

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