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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.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Faustine Jackson Mafwele for gross violations involving Kenyan and Ugandan rights defenders.

Matthew Cameron Paton fell 300 meters down a ravine after a wooden railing reportedly gave way during a group hike near the 50 Gradas section.

Residents and local politicians reacted to the opening of a significantly expanded American diplomatic mission following recent U.S. interests in the

Premier Danielle Smith scheduled a provincial vote for October 19 following intense pressure from separatist movements and a disputed court ruling.

Two Hermes Birkin bags belonging to disgraced businesswoman Truong My Lan were sold in 30 minutes as part of a government effort to recover billions in

Protesters attacked the Rwampara General Hospital after being prevented from claiming the body of a suspected Ebola victim for traditional burial.

An operation to transport a decomposing humpback whale from Anholt island to the Danish mainland has been suspended after the carcass became stuck on a

Authorities detained a couple in Fatima days after two children under the age of five were discovered alone and in tears on a southern Portuguese road.

A Virginia court ruled that the state failed to prove former assistant principal Ebony Parker acted with criminal disregard for life before the 2023

A Paris appeals court ruled both companies were "solely and entirely responsible" for the tragedy that killed 228 people, overturning a 2023 acquittal.

Despite revenue nearly doubling and profits tripling, the world's most valuable company saw a slight stock decline amid concerns over market saturation and

New data reveals gonorrhoea cases have spiked 303% since 2015 as health officials call for urgent improvements in testing and prevention.

Health officials report 139 suspected deaths across Central Africa as candidate vaccines for the rare Bundibugyo species await clinical trials.

The national football team will move preparations to Belgium to ensure eligibility for the World Cup following a public health emergency in the country's

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir filmed himself mocking kneeling detainees, drawing sharp rebukes from the U.S., UK, and Canada.

The 94-year-old former Cuban leader faces conspiracy and murder charges related to the downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes.

Police say the driver intentionally entered Grapevine Lake to use the vehicle's "wade mode" before it took on water and became disabled.

The former Massachusetts representative was one of the first openly gay members of Congress and co-authored the Dodd-Frank banking overhaul.

President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene were evacuated as a drone alert from Belarus brought Vilnius to a standstill.

Donike Gocaj fell through an open maintenance hole on Fifth Avenue shortly after the cover was reportedly dislodged by a heavy vehicle.

Authorities apprehended Mamman in Kaduna state after he failed to appear for his 75-year sentencing. He was convicted of diverting $14 million meant for

Jonathan Andic was arrested Tuesday and released on EUR1m bail as investigators probe inconsistencies in the 2024 death of fashion tycoon Isak Andic.

Record levels of hunger and a collapse in employment have pushed families in Ghor province to the brink of starvation.

The sale of 'Number 7A, 1948' at Christie's shattered previous auction records for the artist and ranks as the fourth most expensive work ever sold at