At least 51 people were killed in Guatemala City on Monday when a bus crashed through a guard rail and plunged into a ravine, rescuers said, one of the worst road accidents in Latin America in years. Road accidents leading to dozens of fatalities are common in Central and South America.
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Sudan's military has recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant gain in the ongoing conflict. However, the RSF still control key territories, and the war is anticipated to continue, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Leonel Moreno, a Venezuelan migrant known for flaunting US benefits and encouraging illegal actions, has been deported to Venezuela amid President Trump's tightened deportation efforts. Moreno, infamous for his TikTok antics, was arrested for non-compliance with ICE. Despite claiming persecution, his deportation, which had faced delays, marks a significant action under the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.
MAGA and the technocrats have been fighting over the issue of the H-1B as Vivek Ramaswamy lectured Americans about the lack in their culture. Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk said that all this is an op as any smart leftist would try to create a rift between the MAGA and the technocrats who fought the election making Trump triumphant.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have forcibly closed settlement camps in eastern Congo, displacing over 110,000 people amid ongoing conflict. Despite a ceasefire, fighting persists as the rebels advance, creating a worsening humanitarian crisis. Displaced families struggle to find shelter and aid as tensions escalate.
Families of Venezuelan deportees claim their loved ones were wrongly sent to a high-security prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Many believe tattoos led to misidentification as gang members. The families describe unbearable conditions in the prison, where detainees face severe overcrowding and abuse.
Cyprus will receive portable desalination plants from the UAE to address water shortages exacerbated by a fire at a static plant and low reservoir levels. The UAE's donation will provide 15,000 cubic meters of potable water daily, crucial for the peak tourism season. Cyprus is also planning long-term solutions, including new desalination plants and subsidies for private hotel plants.
Sting, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga among other stars will perform at 'FireAid' benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire relief, spanning two venues. The event will be streamed across multiple platforms and proceeds go to relief and prevention efforts. Tickets on sale Wednesday. High-profile collaborations and more performers expected.
US President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, warning that he may not remain in power if a ceasefire with Russia is not achieved. Tensions peaked following a contentious White House meeting, resulting in the abandonment of a minerals deal.