Twelve years house arrest for Colombian ex-leader Álvaro Uribe
The 73-year-old is the first ex-president in Colombia’s history to be convicted of a crime.
Day: August 2, 2025
Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author’s 250th Birthday
With anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth approaching in December, her fans are donning gowns and tailcoats at costume balls across Britain.
The impact of tariffs at the U.S.-Canada border
The White House announced this week that duties on Canadian goods will jump from 25% to 35% starting Friday. Ed O’Keefe reports on how an anti-American boycott amid the trade war has impacted local businesses.
Dangerous Mekong River pollution blamed on lawless mining in Myanmar
Fishing communities in Laos feel effect of pollution from gold, rare earth mining in rebel-controlled areas of Myanmar.
Bowen: Why some Palestinians aren’t convinced by Starmer’s promise – BBC
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Jeremy Bowen: ‘Thank you, but it’s too late’: Why some Palestinians aren’t convinced by Starmer’s promise
Some say Britain’s decision is an important first step – while others worry it won’t make a real difference.
Actor Gary Busey pleads guilty to sexual offence at horror convention
Busey entered a guilty plea to a single count of criminal sexual contact during a virtual hearing in state court in Camden.
Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop
The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.
North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.
‘Revolving door’ between ICE and private prison companies is boosting Trump’s deportation plans
Federal ethics rules largely prohibit government employees from working on contracts with their former employers. David Venturella, a former executive at GEO Group, was granted a waiver from those rules