How does ICE spend its budget? And who profits?
ICE now has a larger budget than the FBI, bigger even than the militaries of 170 countries. So where does that money go?
US Senate approves spending package, but short government shutdown likely
US Senate approves spending package, but short government shutdown likely US gov’t funding impasse driven by Democratic anger over federal agents killing two people during immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Senate…
US approves $6.6bn sale of attack helicopters, assault vehicles to Israel
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Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party
Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party Myanmar’s military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed in air attacks during election period. Myanmar…
Missing statue of golf legend Ballesteros found chopped in pieces in Spain
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More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report Rights groups raised concerns over conditions at the mine, which supplies about 15 percent of the world’s coltan…
T20 World Cup 2026 stadiums: Where’s India vs Pakistan and the final?
Cricket’s shortest international format will take centre stage over the next month as the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets under way on February 7. Five stadiums across India and…
UN nuclear watchdog discusses Ukraine nuclear safety risks
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Is Trump’s choice for US Fed chair a ‘chameleon’ or a ‘solid’ pick?
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,437
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