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UK police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case

UK police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case

London police on Monday arrested former ambassador Peter Mandelson in a probe into allegations over his ties to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, only days after ex-prince Andrew was detained. Mandelson, a pivotal figure in British politics and the UK's former envoy to Washington, was arrested on

Los Angeles reports drop in homicides; GOP disputes findings

(The Center Square) – Elected leaders of Los Angeles have announced a decrease in homicides, but not everyone is buying it. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that in 2025, the city experienced a 19% drop in homicides citywide and a 27% drop in homicides in neighborhoods most impacted by violence.

Man arrested in Columbia Falls SWAT standoff for assault

Man arrested in Columbia Falls SWAT standoff for assault

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. - A man was arrested on Saturday after a SWAT standoff and alleged assault involving a sword and a gun, according to a social media post from the Columbia Falls Police Department. CFPD said they received a call at around noon on Saturday reporting a "disturbance with

Philippines' Duterte authorised murders, ICC told as hearings open

Philippines' Duterte authorised murders, ICC told as hearings open

Rodrigo Duterte personally authorised murders and hand-picked some of the victims of his "war on drugs", the International Criminal Court heard on Monday, as proceedings against the former Philippines president kicked off. ICC deputy prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang said the week-long "confirmation of charges"

What the future holds for the CJNG cartel after leader killed

What the future holds for the CJNG cartel after leader killed

Violence swept across Mexico Sunday after the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who had a $15 million US bounty on his head, was killed in a military shoot-out. News of the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, 59, triggered cartel members across the

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho'

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho'

Nemesio Oseguera, the head of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who was killed by the army on Sunday, challenged the state like few others in his bid to consolidate power. Nicknamed "El Mencho", the 59-year-old and his cartel ambushed police officers, attacked the

More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike

More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike

More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners were on hunger strike Sunday to demand their release under a new amnesty law that excludes many of them. The inmates at the Rodeo I prison, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of capital Caracas, shouted to their loved ones as part of the