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Dominican Republic to allow US to use facilities for anti-drug ops
Dominican Republic to allow US to use facilities for anti-drug ops

The Dominican Republic said Wednesday it will allow the United Sates to use an air base and airport as part of its controversial operations against alleged drug traffickers that have killed more than 80 people so far.

November 26, 2025

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Inside Ukraine's efforts to revamp US plan to end war
Inside Ukraine's efforts to revamp US plan to end war

A surprise US plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine stunned Kyiv and Europe last week, as they viewed it as echoing Russia's demands.

November 26, 2025

Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect in custody
Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect in custody

Two US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded Wednesday two blocks from the White House and police said a suspect had been taken into custody.

November 26, 2025

By jailing Bolsonaro, Brazil gave 'world a lesson in democracy': Lula
By jailing Bolsonaro, Brazil gave 'world a lesson in democracy': Lula

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that Brazil had given the world a lesson in democracy after his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro was jailed for a failed coup attempt.

November 26, 2025

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Nigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappings
Nigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappings

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a "nationwide security emergency" as the country scrambled to respond to a wave of mass kidnappings that have seen hundreds of people, mostly schoolchildren, captured in a week.

November 26, 2025

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Newey to take over as Aston Martin team principal in 2026
Newey to take over as Aston Martin team principal in 2026

Formula One technical guru Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin's team principal in 2026.

November 26, 2025