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US Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro and Wife
United States forces captured Venezuelan President NicolĂĄs Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, flying them out of the country; Vice President Delcy RodrĂguez now acts as president. Footage shows US Marine Corps strikes on Fort Tiuna and Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base. This marks a significant escalation in US-Venezuela relations.
EU and Mercosur Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement
After 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur formally signed a trade deal creating the world's largest free trade area. The agreement covers business and economy sectors.
This boosts global trade ties significantly.
Dutch PM-Elect Jetten Urges Stronger European Cooperation
Dutch Prime Minister-elect Rob Jetten called Trump's Greenland ambitions a wakeup call, stressing Europe needs stronger cooperation for security and prosperity over US focus. He emphasized European unity amid US territorial interests.
Comments made on Friday.
Israel Reopens Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing
Israel announced reopening the pedestrian border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in both directions starting Sunday after nearly two years of closure. This aims to ease movement in the region.
The decision follows ongoing Gaza tensions.
Denmark Announces Deportation Reform for Criminal Non-Citizens
Denmark will expel non-Danish citizens sentenced to at least one year for serious crimes. The reform targets imprisoned foreign nationals.
It seeks to enhance national security.
US Journalist Don Lemon Arrested at Anti-ICE Protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon and three others arrested Friday during an anti-ICE protest disrupting a Minnesota church service. Lemon was detained by authorities.
Incident highlights US immigration tensions.
British and French Aircraft Strike ISIS Facility in Syria
UK and French forces conducted a joint airstrike on an underground ISIS facility near Palmyra, Syria. The operation targets Islamic State remnants.
It underscores ongoing anti-terror efforts.
Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill 13 Palestinians Including Children
Israeli military launched attacks in Gaza, killing 13 Palestinians, including five children. Strikes continue amid the Gaza war.
Casualties reported by local sources.
Bandits Kill 30 in Nigerian Village Market Raid
Armed bandits raided a village market in Borgu, Niger State, Nigeria, killing at least 30 and kidnapping others; the market was looted and burned. Conflict exacerbates regional insecurity.
Incident reported by AP.
US Withdraws from Iraq's Al-Asad Airbase
US Armed Forces formally withdrew from Al-Asad Airbase, handing control to Iraqi forces for the first time since 2014. Move signals shifting Iraq-US relations.
Reuters confirms the handover.
Sudanese Government to Return to Khartoum
Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced the government will return to Khartoum after operating from Port Sudan during the civil war. This follows conflict developments.
Al Jazeera reports the shift.
Cambodia Liquidates Prince Bank Over Fraud
Cambodian central bank ordered liquidation of Prince Bank after founder Chen Zhi's US indictment for fraud and extradition to China. Operations suspended amid scam center issues.
AFP via France 24 covers the case.