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ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Colombian National in Biddeford, MaineDHS officials confirm the man killed in Biddeford was not the target of the warrant, sparking sharp criticism from Maine Governor Janet Mills.
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ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Colombian National During Maine OperationA Colombian national was killed by ICE in Biddeford, Maine, amid conflicting reports regarding whether the man was the intended target of the operation.

Israeli forces seize a historic 12th-century castle across the Litani river as US mediators attempt to broker a new de-escalation agreement.

French authorities reported 780 arrests and over 200 injuries after celebrations for Paris St-Germain's victory turned into violent clashes with security

Military targets were hit near the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend as President Trump signaled a need for changes to a proposed peace deal.

The controversial bus number returns to the popular tourist route after being changed to 669 last year following religious pushback.

An accidental detonation of mining explosives devastated Kaung Tat village in Shan State, leaving dozens dead and hundreds of homes damaged.

The requested changes focus on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of enriched uranium as negotiations to end months of hostilities

Villagers rescued from a flooded tunnel system are helping specialist divers map the deep passages where two men remain trapped.

The 73-year-old founder of the Yatama movement died following what officials described as neurological deterioration, drawing sharp criticism from the U.S

Health officials in Brazil's two largest cities activated safety protocols after travelers from the DR Congo and Uganda displayed viral symptoms.

After a weeks-long saga in the Baltic Sea, the whale nicknamed 'Timmy' has been moved to a Danish beach for a post-mortem examination.

Gayton McKenzie called for action against those responsible for travel delays that left Bafana Bafana stranded ahead of their opening match in Mexico.

Following the departure of several musical acts from the Great American State Fair, Donald Trump has called for the event to be canceled in favor of a

Voters will decide whether to continue the left-wing policies of Gustavo Petro or return to a traditional security alliance with Washington.

Retired Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife were taken from their vehicle during a highway ambush. The kidnapping occurs amid a surge of violence in Katsina

The IDF has moved deeper into Lebanese territory, capturing a 900-year-old Crusader fortress and ordering new evacuations south of the Zahrani river.

The influential editor, who shaped the narrative of the original Star Wars trilogy and worked with Martin Scorsese, passed away following a battle with

A Russian Geran-2 drone crashed into a residential block in Galati after being diverted near the Ukrainian border, fueling security concerns in the NATO

Shinjiro Koizumi defended Tokyo's military buildup as a transparent response to regional threats, pointing to China's own arsenal as the primary concern.

Over 400 people were detained nationwide as celebrations turned into riots involving property damage and confrontations with police.

President Daniel Noboa promised right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella he would lift trade tariffs and exchange criminals if the candidate takes

As the island enters another month of severe fuel shortages, elderly residents in urban apartment blocks struggle with the loss of elevators and essential

Medical charity MSF reports that the current outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented rate, while WHO leadership visits the front lines in Ituri province.

Artisans are repairing the damaged tiles of a 19th-century mosaic in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II arcade following a decade of physical degradation.

The explosion of a New Glenn rocket during testing has severely damaged Blue Origin’s only launch facility, creating new hurdles for Amazon and NASA.