A ‘revolving door’ for political prisoners? Venezuelan families cry foul

Venezuela has announced that it will resume accepting flights of its citizens who are deported by U.S. immigration authorities. Jorge Rodríguez, the president of Venezuela's National Assembly, stated that migration is not a crime and that repatriation flights would begin again as early as Sunday. This decision follows the deportation of 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador in March, with President Nicolás Maduro calling for their return and disputing the claims of gang connections made by...

The Trump administration sent a deportation flight to Venezuela on Sunday, marking the first such flight since an agreement was reached between the two governments. The Venezuelan government, led by Diosdado Cabello, has named the initiative the Return to the Homeland and agreed to resume accepting deportees following intense pressure from the U.S. government. The flight, carrying repatriated individuals, was coordinated through a transfer in Honduras and is part of a larger effort to address...

Toronto police are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was shot dead near Harbourfront. The incident occurred at York Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West, where the victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, with no additional details released at this time. Full Article

More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, with new Israeli airstrikes killing at least 26 Palestinians, including a Hamas political leader and women and children. Israel's military has sent ground troops into Rafah as thousands of Palestinians flee, with Israel's Cabinet approving a plan to depopulate Gaza. The ceasefire that briefly paused the conflict is now in tatters as the violence continues to escalate, with...

The BJP issued a show-cause notice to MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar for criticizing the government, damaging the party's image, days after he accused the UP government of corruption. The notice came a day before the BJP government, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, was set to complete eight years in office. The MLA alleged that the chief secretary was controlling the Chief Minister's decisions, sparking controversy and potential disciplinary action from the party. Full Article

Progressives are looking towards a post-Bernie Sanders future, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emerging as a potential leader due to her alignment with Sanders' core ideas. Ocasio-Cortez, who has not publicly discussed her political plans, has three options: focusing on the House, running for Sen. Chuck Schumer's seat in 2028, or seeking the presidency in 2028. While speculation about her next move intensifies, allies urge her to govern and take her time in making a decision....