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Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have been transferred from Haiti to Miami to face U.S. federal charges. Prosecutors allege the plot was financed partly through fraudulent COVID-19 PPP loans, and officials describe the transfer as a major step in a sweeping FBI investigation.
Cleveland Police carried out a large raid on organised crime targets in the Middlesbrough area, arresting 17 people with about 130 officers involved. The operation was part of a response to a fatal A66 crash last month that killed two officers and five other men.
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California Assembly Bill 2050 would require HOAs to maintain a 30-year reserve fund and transfer at least 15% of gross annual budgets into reserves beginning in 2032, potentially leading to higher HOA fees or special assessments. The article says millions of homeowners could be affected and notes opposition from the Consumer Federation of California, while supporters say it ensures maintenance costs are covered. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the bill.
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An inquest has heard how Alexander Lewis-Ranwell killed three elderly men in Exeter in 2019 after being released from police custody, despite signs of disturbed and aggressive behaviour. The coroner outlined repeated custody interactions and a missed mental health assessment before the killings. Lewis-Ranwell was later found not guilty by reason of insanity and detained indefinitely.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the Make ICE Pay Act to redirect roughly $140 billion from ICE and Border Patrol funding toward communities affected by immigration enforcement. The article highlights conservative and Republican criticism that the bill is 'un-American' and 'America last,' while briefly quoting Omar's own defense and noting an unresolved investigation allegation against her.
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Bristol City Council, led by the Greens, is considering banning Union flags from lampposts, with possible two-year jail terms or unlimited fines. The article also cites similar flag restrictions by Birmingham and Oxfordshire councils, contrasting them with reported reluctance to remove Palestine flags and claims of safety concerns.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after posting condolences for an inmate who died in city custody and had been charged in the murder and robbery of a 26-year-old autistic man. Critics called the post shameful for omitting details of the alleged crime, while Mamdani said the death would be investigated.
Alex Murdaugh's defense filed a 93-page motion seeking DNA and ballistics evidence in his murder retrial, including unidentified male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails that they say was never fully tested. The defense accuses South Carolina prosecutors of stalling and says delays could hinder trial preparation.
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Twelve states and the Writers Guild settled lawsuits challenging Paramount’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major hurdle for the merger. The settlement includes commitments on U.S. film production, funding for displaced workers, and monitoring of newsroom editorial independence. Critics and the WGA still warn of layoffs and consolidation harms.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of the governing body’s governance and a consultation period on reforms. The move follows pressure over his abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, with UEFA and Concacaf demanding payments and legal action threatened.
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Melissa Farris, a Kentucky woman accused of spray-painting the World War II Memorial, pleaded not guilty to two felony counts and was released on personal recognizance. Prosecutors had previously deemed her a flight risk, and Trump and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro condemned the vandalism and her release. She faces up to 10 years in prison on each count.
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President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds over what he called fake news, prompting the outlets to sue. A First Amendment attorney predicted the administration will lose in court, while the White House said it would not back down.