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A US citizen has been arrested in Colombia after allegations of child sexual abuse in Bogotá, according to local authorities. The case has drawn strong public reaction, raised political debate, and led to conflicting statements from officials as investigations continue. The suspect, a 36-year-old man from Texas, was taken into police custody on Sunday after being accused of abusing a 7-year-old child on a balcony in a residential area in northern Bogotá. The incident reportedly took place in daylight and was witnessed by passersby, some of whom recorded videos and shouted for the man to stop. Footage shared on social…

US President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 summit in France with strong claims about a new preliminary Iran deal and renewed ambitions to end major global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine and ongoing tensions in Lebanon. His arrival in Evian-les-Bains on Monday set the stage for high-level talks with world leaders, as allies expressed both cautious optimism and concern over his approach to foreign policy. Trump promoted the US Iran deal as a major diplomatic success, saying it marks a turning point in relations with Tehran. He said the agreement could help reduce tensions in the Middle East…

A new agreement between the United States and Iran has been announced after weeks of shifting negotiations, but its impact on Lebanon remains unclear. While both sides have described the deal as a breakthrough, questions remain over whether it will reduce violence in the region or bring lasting stability. US President Donald Trump said the agreement marks a major step toward peace in the Middle East. He described it as a deal that would bring “peace and security to the whole region.” Iranian officials also confirmed the signing of a memorandum of understanding and highlighted what they called strategic gains…

President Donald Trump is heading to France for the G7 summit with renewed political momentum after announcing what he described as a major agreement aimed at ending the US conflict with Iran. The timing of the announcement comes just as world leaders prepare to meet in Évian-les-Bains in the French Alps. The US president said the deal would mark the end of the war and restore global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that carries a large share of the world’s crude oil. His comments suggested that the United States would begin easing restrictions that…

A new nationwide poll shows growing concern among Asian American and Pacific Islander adults about immigration conditions in the United States. Many respondents say recent policies and enforcement actions have changed how they view the country as a place for immigrants. The survey, conducted by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, finds that a majority of AAPI adults believe the United States is no longer the same “land of opportunity” it once was for immigrants. According to the poll, about six in ten AAPI adults say the country used to be a great place for…

Six months after President Donald Trump warned US states to avoid regulating artificial intelligence, state governments are moving ahead with new laws that shape how AI is used in daily life. The growing push highlights a widening gap between federal and state approaches to AI oversight. At the federal level, Congress has so far failed to pass comprehensive AI legislation. This has left states to act on their own, leading to a growing patchwork of rules focused on safety, transparency, and consumer protection. State lawmakers are increasingly targeting specific risks linked to AI. These include how chatbots interact with children,…

Los Angeles Democrats are entering a tense new phase in the city’s mayoral race after a chaotic primary season that included media personality Spencer Pratt. His exit from the race has ended one source of political controversy, but it has not reduced the pressure building inside the Democratic Party. The final contest now centers on Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman, two Democrats who are heading into a closely watched runoff election. Party operatives say the race could create deep internal divisions over the next several months. Pratt’s campaign had drawn attention for its harsh and controversial…

The United States Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for one of the largest media mergers in recent history. The decision allows the deal to move forward after months of federal review and political attention. The approval was issued by the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division after an eight-month investigation. Officials concluded that the merger was unlikely to harm competition in the media market. They said the evidence reviewed did not support blocking the transaction or requiring major conditions. The merger involves combining Paramount Skydance with Warner Bros.…

A growing split inside the Republican Party over artificial intelligence is taking shape, as populist conservatives push for stronger regulation while others back a lighter approach to innovation and business freedom. The debate is quickly becoming one of the most important policy fights ahead of the 2026 elections and beyond. Several prominent Republican figures have recently stepped up criticism of unchecked AI development. Senator Josh Hawley delivered a strong speech warning that artificial intelligence could harm working-class Americans. He called for policies that protect jobs and limit the power of large technology companies. Hawley later wrote that the Republican Party…

The United States government imposed strict export controls on Anthropic after a rapid 24-hour series of high-level discussions over its newly released AI model. The decision followed internal concerns that the company’s advanced system, known as Fable, may pose national security risks if left widely available. According to officials, the move came after tense and urgent calls between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and senior members of the Trump administration. Key figures involved in the discussions included Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Cyber Director Sean Cairncross. The talks highlighted growing government concern over how fast AI technology is evolving…