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Search Intensifies for Washington State Father Accused of Killing DaughtersThe manhunt for Travis Caleb Decker, 32, who allegedly murdered his three daughters, has escalated in Washington state after he failed to return them from a visit. Governor Bob Ferguson activated the National Guard to assist more than 100 officers searching for Decker, who is believed to have left the girls' bodies at a campground. The children, aged 5, 8, and 9, were found with plastic...

The White House has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles amid escalating protests against federal immigration raids that resulted in over 44 arrests. President Trump criticized local officials for their inaction and pledged to address what he termed "lawlessness," framing the protests as an insurrection. Tensions have surged between the Democratic-led city and the Republican administration, with clashes erupting as demonstrators oppose aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. Full Article

SummaryLabour’s Willie Jackson has urged Te Pāti Māori to compromise and prioritize key issues like health and housing after three of its MPs faced sanctions in Parliament. In response to Kiri Tamihere-Waititi's criticism of Jackson and MP Adrian Rurawhe for suggesting an apology from Te Pāti Māori, Jackson acknowledged her as an inspiring figure. Tamihere-Waititi accused them of trying to appease Pākehā and perpetuating colonization through their calls for apology, highlighting tensions within the political...

The UK and 29 other countries condemned the June 2 attack on a humanitarian convoy in North Darfur, which resulted in the deaths of five WFP and UNICEF workers and damage to several trucks carrying essential supplies. The donor countries emphasized that targeting humanitarian personnel violates international law and urged all parties to ensure safe humanitarian access and cease hostilities. This incident reflects the ongoing violence in Sudan's power struggle, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis affecting...

Colombian opposition senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in Bogotá after a campaign event, an attack that has raised alarms in a country with a history of political violence. The 39-year-old was shot in the back, with one bullet hitting his head, prompting condemnation from President Gustavo Petro, who called the act an assault on democracy. This incident follows Uribe's warnings about escalating violence and comes amid rising political tensions between Petro...

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are requesting a mistrial in his sex trafficking trial, citing alleged prosecutorial misconduct, including the presentation of false evidence regarding an incident involving Bryana Bongolan. Defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro argues that evidence, such as hotel receipts showing Combs was in New York at the time of the alleged incident, contradicts Bongolan's testimony, which they claim is perjury. Combs faces serious charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, with potential life...