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April 26, 2024

UK parliamentary researcher and alleged accomplice granted bail in espionage case linked to China

A former U.K. Parliament researcher and his alleged accomplice have been granted bail after being charged with espionage for China, according to officials.

April 26, 2024

Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

Vuong Dinh Hue, the head of Vietnam’s parliament, has resigned as the country faces an ongoing anti-corruption campaign, according to state media reports.

April 26, 2024

Mexico's chief detective apologizes for 'inadequate' remark about country's fentanyl production

The head of Mexico’s detective service has apologized for calling Mexico "the champion" of fentanyl and meth production this week, according to his office.

April 26, 2024

Biden admin to tighten restrictions on firearm exports, official says

The Biden administration plans to implement new restrictions on firearms exports to limit their diversion to criminal groups and drug cartels, officials say.

April 25, 2024

Trump compliments prosecution's first witness in criminal trial: 'very nice'

Former President Donald Trump said the prosecution team's first witness in the NY v. Trump case, David Pecker, is a "nice guy," in comments ahead of court Thursday.

April 25, 2024

Trump prosecutor quit top DOJ post for lowly NY job in likely bid to ‘get’ former president, expert says

Matthew Colangelo, a key member of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's team prosecuting President Trump, was once a senior official in the Biden Justice Department.

April 25, 2024

Trump attorney, Supreme Court justice clash on whether a president who 'ordered' a 'coup' could be prosecuted

Former President Donald Trump's attorney in the presidential immunity case clashed with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan over whether a president "who ordered a coup" can be prosecuted.

April 25, 2024

Iran court sentences popular rapper to death for involvement in protests, lawyer says

A rapper in Iran who rose to fame after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer said.

April 25, 2024

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

April 25, 2024

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.