Cuba released on Monday a Salvadoran man, Raul Ernesto Cruz Leon, after he served 30 years in prison over a wave of 1997 hotel bombings, local media reported. Cruz Leon was arrested in September 1997 and confessed to carrying out six bomb attacks that targeted hotels, one of which killed an Italian tourist.
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Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is using donations from supporters for his legal defense. Mangione, whose case has garnered significant public support, has raised over $290,000. His lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, stated that Mangione, backed by the D4 Legal Committee, plans to fight the charges against him with these funds.
President Trump announced he will discuss tariffs on Canada and Mexico, acknowledging that Americans may experience economic pain but insisting it will be worth it. He also reiterated his call for Canada to become a US state amid escalating trade tensions, with Canada and Mexico planning retaliatory measures.
Over 60 false killer whales have died in a mass stranding on a remote Tasmanian beach, with rescuers struggling against rough conditions to save the survivors. This first mass stranding of false killer whales since 1974 has posed significant challenges due to the location and size of the animals.
Joint US-Somalia air strikes targeted Al-Shabaab militants in Adan Yabaal and near Baidoa, resulting in dozens of casualties and the destruction of a weapons shipment. These operations respond to increased Al-Shabaab attacks, including a raid on Adan Yabaal and an assault on an army base. The strikes highlight ongoing efforts to counter the resurgence of the Al-Qaeda-linked group.
An active-duty US Army Green Beret, who rented a Tesla truck, committed suicide inside the vehicle which exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion injured seven people. Authorities are investigating the soldier's motives and confirmed he was on leave and recently experienced a breakup.
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The White House announced an extension of the Lebanon-Israel deal until February 18, 2025, owing to Israel missing the previous deadline. Despite ongoing violence, US-mediated negotiations continue, with Israeli forces killing 22 people as tensions rise amidst efforts for a ceasefire and prisoner return.
Israel barred EU lawmakers Lynn Boylan and Rima Hassan from entering the country. Boylan criticized the move as Israel cited Hassan's alleged support for boycotts. This comes after a law was passed barring entry to those who deny Hamas' attack or support international prosecution of Israeli soldiers.