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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — At least two South African citizens have died while fighting on behalf of Russia in the war in Ukraine after being deceived into traveling there through a recruitment scheme, the country’s foreign minister announced Thursday. This marks the first time South African officials have confirmed that any of their nationals, who were allegedly enticed to Russia with promises of jobs or training opportunities, have lost their lives in the conflict. Foreign Minister Ronald

Maduro Captured and Taken to U.S. CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was taken into U.S. custody following a covert nighttime operation. The mission, described by President Donald Trump as a turning point, aims to stabilize Venezuela under American oversight and utilize its rich oil resources for international trade. Maduro touched down Saturday at a restricted airfield in New York, hours after he and his wife, Cilia Flores, were extracted from a secured facility

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — The globe’s biggest live music spectacle reached its sparkly finale on Saturday night, as the Eurovision Song Contest grand final unfolded — a festival of melody and camaraderie, though not without controversy surrounding Israel’s role in the event. In Basel, Switzerland, performers ranged from a Swedish trio celebrating saunas to an Austrian operatic pop tenor, all eyeing the iconic microphone-shaped Eurovision trophy. As is tradition, the outcome remains delightfully

PARIS (AP) — On Friday, President Donald Trump stated that diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine is reaching a critical juncture, emphasizing that both nations are engaging sincerely and rejecting suggestions that he’s being manipulated as he pushes for a resolution to the prolonged conflict. Trump’s remarks followed a caution from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who indicated the United States might soon drop its efforts to facilitate peace if there’s no concrete advancement, following several

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces have detained two Chinese nationals allegedly fighting alongside Russian troops in the eastern Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Tuesday, adding that Kyiv holds evidence suggesting many more may be embedded with Russian military units. China has yet to issue a response. Although Beijing has not officially provided Russia with weaponry or tactical assistance, it remains uncertain whether these Chinese individuals joined the conflict

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — On Saturday, four Israeli female soldiers held captive by Hamas were handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza City. This followed a public parade of the hostages by the militants. Later in the day, Israel planned to release 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees, in accordance with a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Cheers erupted in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square as hundreds of spectators, watching the events unfold on a large screen, celebrated the release. “I’m