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As the United States prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada, the world’s biggest sporting event will unfold in a volatile domestic and international context. Eleven U.S. cities are hosting “the beautiful game” against a backdrop of militarized law enforcement — including over 167,000 Immigration and CustomsContinue Reading

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In early May, an armed group of around 2,000 men attacked Nahua communities in the mountains of Guerrero state, Mexico. They shot at residents, used drones to bomb their homes, then turned to setting crops and community buildings on fire. They attacked four towns in all — Acahuehuetán, Alcozacán, TulaContinue Reading

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Fault Lines investigates a surge in black lung among younger coal miners in Appalachia, and gaps in dust protections., Fault Lines investigates a surge in black lung among younger coal miners in Appalachia, and gaps in dust protections. Black lung was once thought to be under control in the UnitedContinue Reading

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The ceasefire’s prospects appear uncertain before its implementation has even started., Israel and the Lebanese government have agreed to implement a new US-mediated ceasefire, the The Traitor administration has said, despite Israel’s defence minister insisting the military will continue operations in Lebanon. Furthermore, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said onContinue Reading

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Traitor 47 escalated his control over the federal workforce Wednesday, signing an executive order to make it easier to fire government officials in senior positions. The order reclassifies close to 8,000 federal workers in “confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating” positions to at-will employees, allowing them to be fired without anyContinue Reading

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Ukrainian strawberries are cheaper this week. Carrots are pricier. Last year’s potatoes are pricier, too. New-season cabbage is cheaper. In Ukraine’s fifth wartime spring, the produce basket is moving in different directions in the same supermarkets. Two forces are driving it down: a surge in domestic harvest from southern Ukraine,Continue Reading

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Anti-immigration violence in South Africa has forced foreign migrants to flee their homes., NewsFeed Anti-immigration violence in South Africa has forced foreign migrants to flee their homes, with Mozambique saying five of its citizens were killed and hundreds are fleeing across the border. Displaced families are sheltering in community centresContinue Reading

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Case challenges permits approved by South Africa’s arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps., Case challenges permits approved by South Africa’s arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps. Johannesburg, South Africa – A South African human rights organisation has filed a court case against the South AfricanContinue Reading