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Lawmakers in Congress question legality of second strike on alleged drug boat
- Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle voiced serious concerns over the weekend over reports on a follow-up strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, with some suggesting it could constitute a "war crime." Rep. Mike Turner, an Ohio Republican who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, said the follow-up strike was "completely outside of anything that has been discussed with ...

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Conservatives ahead of governing party in Honduras presidential vote, early results show
- TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Two conservative challengers were practically tied for the lead in Honduras' with votes from about 55% of polling places counted early Monday, according to preliminary and partial results. The previous day's vote had come just days after U.S. President The National Electoral Council said that fewer than 5,000 votes separated Nasry "Tito" Asfura of the National Party who had 40% of ...

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Trump unleashes latest insult at female reporter who asked about MRI
- Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article President repeats claim he's 'aced' a cognitive test as he tells reporter she would be 'incapable' of doing same President Donald Trump has insulted another female reporter after he was asked about releasing the results of an MRI test that he announced he had taken earlier this ...

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Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal
- HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks Sunday aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine, just days before a U.S. envoy is due in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters afterward that the session with the Ukrainian team in Florida was productive but work remains in ...

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Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption trial from Israel's president after getting Trump's backing
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted a request for a formal pardon amid a yearslong corruption trial, just weeks after President Donald Trump said he should be pardoned. "Today, my lawyers submitted a request for clemency to the President of the State," Netanyahu said in a video address posted on X Sunday. "The continuation of the trial is tearing us apart from within, provoking fierce divisions, ...

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Your Party votes to be led by members rather than single MP - avoiding Corbyn-Sultana battle | Politics News
- The decision is seen as a win for Zarah Sultana, who favoured collective leadership - but allies of Jeremy Corbyn say this is a missed opportunity for him to lead the party. Your Party will be led by its members rather than a single MP, avoiding a battle between its two co-founders, Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Members have voted for a collective leadership model rather than a single leadership model, by a ...

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Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide
- The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has ended his own life through assisted suicide at one of his own clinics, the group announced on Sunday. Ludwig Minelli, who became one of Europe's most committed campaigners for the legalisation of assisted dying, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday. Dignitas said it would "continue to manage and develop the association in the spirit of its ...

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Yet another Trump ally announces his retirement from Congress
- Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article The Texas GOP lawmaker is one of dozens of lawmakers who have announced plans to exit Congress Texas Republican Rep. Troy Nehls announced he's retiring from Congress, joining a growing list of Donald Trump's allies who are stepping down. In a social media post Saturday, Nehls ...

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