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5 charged in overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson

5 charged in overdose death of Robert De Niro’s grandson

Five individuals have been charged in relation to the overdose deaths of Robert De Niro’s grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, along with two other 19-year-olds. The suspects—Bruce Epperson, Eddie Barreto, Grant McIver, John Nicolas, and Roy Nicolas—are accused by New York authorities of operating a fentanyl distribution network. This network allegedly sold counterfeit prescription opioid pills

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Displaced families fear the looming resettlement deadline

Displaced families fear the looming resettlement deadline

Thousands of individuals remain displaced in relief camps in Manipur, India, following ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023 between the predominantly Hindu Meitei community and the indigenous Kuki community, largely Christian. This violence led to over 260 deaths and left around 60,000 people seeking temporary shelter. The Indian government has announced plans to close

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'Everything's gone', BBC finally able to access one of Jamaica's worst-hit areas

‘Everything’s gone’, BBC finally able to access one of Jamaica’s worst-hit areas

Hurricane Melissa has caused significant damage in Falmouth, a prominent town in Jamaica known for its tourism. The hurricane, categorized as a category five, made landfall on Tuesday, leading to the destruction of homes and power lines in the area. Among the affected structures is the William Knibb Baptist Church, which gained attention during King

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Trump caps refugee admissions at 7,500

Trump caps refugee admissions at 7,500

The Trump administration has announced a cap of 7,500 refugees for the upcoming fiscal year, significantly reducing the previous limit of 125,000 set by former President Joe Biden. This decision prioritizes white South Africans, specifically Afrikaners, along with others facing “illegal or unjust discrimination” in their home countries, as per a notice on the Federal

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Russian activity increasing around key Ukrainian town, army chief says

Russian activity increasing around key Ukrainian town, army chief says

The commander of Ukraine’s armed forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has reported an increase in Russian military activity around Pokrovsk, a strategically significant town in the Donetsk region. He characterized the situation as “difficult” and noted that Russian infantry is gathering in urban areas, with a focus on relocating to avoid direct conflict. General Syrskyi visited

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