Eleven Russians detained in Tunisia last November are being held on suspicion of terrorism after police found suspicious items near the Algerian border. The group, described as tourists visiting Roman ruins, has not been formally charged, but authorities confiscated equipment that did not align with their declared tourist activities. While Tunisia and Russia maintain stable relations, the reason for the detention remains unclear, with the case sparking further scrutiny.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro faced a diplomatic clash with the US after refusing to allow planes carrying deported Colombians to land. The crisis saw President Trump threatening tariffs on Colombian goods, but Petro eventually relented. Petro, a former guerrilla, has had a controversial political career, including his time as Bogotá’s mayor and fluctuating approval ratings since taking office as Colombia's first left-wing president.
Hamas and Israel are set to carry out their fourth hostage-prisoner swap under the Gaza ceasefire on Saturday. In exchange for three Israeli captives—Yarden Bibas, Keith Seigel, and Ofer Kalderon—Israel will release 90 Palestinian prisoners. This swap is part of a broader deal, where militants have already handed over hostages in exchange for prisoners. The ceasefire has allowed aid into Gaza, and talks for a second phase are set to begin.
Luigi Mangione, 26, arrested in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has become an unlikely internet sensation. His mugshot has gone viral, sparking memes, fan-made merchandise, and a surge in followers on his previously dormant Instagram account.
As Trump announced the reciprocal tariffs, he explained that for purposes of fairness, the United States will impose the same tariff on each country whatever they charge, not more, not less. "They charge us a tax or tariff and we charge them the exact tax or tariff. Very simple," Trump said.
Faye Hall, an American woman recently freed from Taliban captivity in Afghanistan, expressed her gratitude to President Trump for securing her release. Hall's detention and subsequent release highlight ongoing diplomatic efforts to free detained US citizens, facilitated by the Qatari delegation amidst overall concerns about detainees' conditions.
Suspected US airstrikes targeted Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, killing at least one person and destroying military infrastructure. The Houthis claim 58 fatalities since the new campaign began. Satellite images show a new airstrip near Yemen is ready, potentially for strategic military use.
Orlando police arrested Jaythan Gilder, 32, who allegedly stole diamond earrings worth $769,500 from Tiffany & Co. and swallowed them. Clues from his statements led to this discovery. An x-ray confirmed foreign objects in his abdomen. Gilder claimed to represent an Orlando Magic player, but fled upon receiving the jewelry during a VIP viewing.
Germany's opposition leader, Olaf Scholz, has pledged to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and increase deportations if he is elected chancellor next month. The move follows a knife attack by a rejected asylum-seeker in Aschaffenburg. Scholz's main election challenger, Friedrich Merz, has emphasized the need for stricter migration policy. Merz argues that Germany must exercise its right to national law and control borders permanently. The outgoing government has already... Expand