Americas

The Guardian

December 11, 2025

Afghanistan Veteran Faces Federal Trial Over ICE Protest Charges

Former Army sergeant Bajun Mavalwalla II prepares for jury trial on conspiracy charges following anti-ICE protest participation in Washington state.

#immigration-policy #veterans-affairs #civil-liberties

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BBC

December 11, 2025

Armed Thieves Steal Matisse Works in Brazil Museum Heist

Armed criminals targeted an art collection in Brazil, stealing valuable works including pieces by French master Henri Matisse after threatening security personnel and visitors.

#brazil #art-theft #cultural-security

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The Guardian

December 11, 2025

M23 Rebels Seize Strategic DRC City Despite Trump Peace Deal

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim control of Uvira in eastern DRC, continuing their offensive despite recent Trump-mediated ceasefire agreement.

#M23 #Democratic Republic Congo #Rwanda

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The Guardian

December 11, 2025

McDonald's Pulls AI Christmas Ad After Netherlands Backlash

Fast food giant removes controversial AI-generated holiday advertisement that depicted Christmas as 'most terrible time of year' following intense online criticism.

#corporate-responsibility #artificial-intelligence #cultural-sensitivity

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BBC

December 11, 2025

Thieves Steal Matisse Artworks in Brazen Brazilian Museum Heist

Armed thieves targeted a Brazilian cultural institution, making off with valuable artworks including pieces by Henri Matisse after confronting security personnel and visitors.

#Brazil #art-theft #cultural-security

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The Guardian

December 11, 2025

DRC Crisis: 200,000 Flee as Rwanda-Backed Rebels Shatter Peace Deal

Massive displacement in eastern DRC as M23 rebels advance on strategic town, undermining Trump-brokered peace agreement between Rwanda and Congo just days after signing.

#DRC #Rwanda #M23-rebels

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France 24

December 10, 2025

Brazil Congress Passes Bill to Reduce Bolsonaro's Coup Sentence

Brazil's lower house approved legislation that could significantly reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's potential prison sentence for coup plotting, amid chaotic parliamentary scenes.

#Brazil #Bolsonaro #coup

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Deutsche Welle

December 10, 2025

Nobel Winner Machado Calls for Freedom Fight from Venezuelan Opposition

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado surprises Nobel Committee by announcing her journey to Oslo, as her daughter accepts prestigious award on her behalf.

#venezuela #nobel-prize #democracy

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The Guardian

December 10, 2025

Second Fatal Shooting at Kentucky State University Highlights Campus Safety Crisis

A deadly shooting at Kentucky State University marks the second violent incident in four months, raising urgent questions about campus security nationwide.

#campus-violence #gun-violence #kentucky

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The New York Times

December 03, 2025

El Chapo's Son Admits Kidnapping Cartel Partner in US Court

Joaquín Guzmán López pleads guilty to orchestrating the abduction of drug kingpin Ismael Zambada García and facilitating his transport to US authorities.

#El Chapo #Sinaloa Cartel #Mexico Drug War

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France 24

December 03, 2025

Trump Targets Somali Immigrants as Minneapolis Raids Loom

President Trump's inflammatory remarks about Somali immigrants coincide with federal immigration raids in Minneapolis, raising concerns about targeting of specific communities.

#immigration #Trump #Minneapolis

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BBC

December 03, 2025

US Military Buildup in Caribbean Raises Venezuela War Concerns

BBC analysis reveals significant US military asset movements in Caribbean waters following strikes on Venezuelan drug vessels, sparking debate over potential military escalation.

#US military #Venezuela #Caribbean security

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