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The United States Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against an active-duty soldier for placing a bet on the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, using classified military information for personal profit. On Thursday, prosecutors accused Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, of cashing in on the operation against Maduro, to the tune of more … Read more
French police are investigating possible tampering with a weather monitoring device at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris after a Polymarket trader netted thousands of dollars thanks to an unusual temperature spike. Riccardo Milani/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Riccardo Milani/AFP via Getty Images A hair dryer? A lighter? A lucky coincidence? Authorities … Read more
Press freedom advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei. The administration of Argentina’s Javier Milei has restricted access to the presidential palace, the Casa Rosada, as part of an escalating feud with the country’s journalists. Accredited journalists reportedly arrived at the Casa Rosada on Thursday and attempted to … Read more
Istanbul plants millions of tulips every spring, a reminder of the flower’s origins far from the Netherlands. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: When you think about tulips – other than maybe for your own front yard – the Netherlands might come to mind, but they were first imported to Western Europe from what is now Turkey, where … Read more
Several Iranian officials have stressed that their country is united, rejecting United States President Donald Trump’s claims of a rift in the leadership in Tehran. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf all issued statements rejecting the United States president’s assertion. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of … Read more
A Lufthansa passenger jet refuels at the gate at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France in March, 2026. Isabelle Souriment + Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Isabelle Souriment + Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cut thousands of flights through the peak summer … Read more
By Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026 An internal watchdog for the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) will review whether the federal government complied with a law mandating the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein files. The Office of Inspector General, which operates independently … Read more
In Russia, expanding state restrictions on the Internet are frustrating daily life for millions — and sending President Putin’s approval ratings on a rare downward spiral. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Let’s go to Russia now, where the government has introduced a web of repressive laws targeting online dissent against its war against Ukraine. Those expanding restrictions … Read more
Washington, DC – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Amnesty International, along with more than 120 civil society groups, have issued a “travel advisory” for foreigners attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The warning released on Thursday points to the “deteriorating human rights situation in the United States and in … Read more
Who will replace U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he steps down this year? Four candidates field questions from member states this week at U.N. headquarters. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: The race for the next United Nations secretary-general is heating up. Candidates spent hours answering questions at the U.N. this week. They include the head of the … Read more