White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172K for placing bets on speeches
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the penalties for Gabriel Perez, who made the bets through Kalshi.
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Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey
Shots were heard around the city’s Diori Hamani international airport and near the presidential palace.
Board of Peace’s Mladenov warns Gaza could be ‘gone for good’
Top envoy for the US-led Board of Peace says Gaza is at risk of being ‘gone for good’ without reconstruction.
Trump says US has ‘historic’ deal to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela’s oil
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez says the deal will help revive her country’s economy.
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland’s vital fishing industry.
How ‘Book Queen’ Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Families across the globe share how free books from Parton’s Imagination Library helped their children.
US immigration officials arrest controversial British far-right commentator
US immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US
A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.
Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights
Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump’s threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.
Hegseth considering presidential run, sources tell NBC News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a presidential run in 2028, sources told NBC News. Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have floated the idea of
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