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Peru Congress ousts President Jeribecause of China-linked secret meetings

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Peru Congress ousts President Jeribecause of China-linked secret meetings

Nypost.com and 8 more

Peru’s Congress voted to remove interim President Jerí, triggering fresh political instability weeks before the presidential election.
Jerí becomes the seventh Peruvian president in a decade to face removal amid corruption concerns, underscoring upheaval rather than stable leadership.
Chifagate emerged after a late-night meeting with a Chinese businessman not disclosed on the official agenda, fueling corruption allegations against Jerí.

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Five injured, including firefighter, in church explosion following reported gas leak in upstate New York

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Five injured, including firefighter, in church explosion following reported gas leak in upstate New York

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A fiery explosion that ripped through a church in upstate New York injured five people, including the pastor and firefighters who responded to a report of a gas odor in the building, officials said.
The blast, which sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air around 10:30 a.m. at the Abundant Life Church in Boonville, caused catastrophic damage.
Pastor Brandon Pitts, 43, and four members of the Boonville Fire Department were listed in critical but stable condition after being hospitalized for injuries from the blast.

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War is reducing international law to 'ashes,' Pope Leo laments in Ash Wednesday liturgy

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War is reducing international law to 'ashes,' Pope Leo laments in Ash Wednesday liturgy

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Pope Leo XIV presided over Ash Wednesday in Rome and lamented the ashes of international law and justice left by today’s wars as Lent begins.
The liturgy ties global conflicts to ashes as a symbol, warning that wars undermine law, justice, and the sacred across nations.
The pope notes the collapse of the post-World War II international legal order, citing Russia's war in Ukraine as a key accelerant.

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Former army chief seen as Zelensky's top rival reveals a rift between them

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Former army chief seen as Zelensky's top rival reveals a rift between them

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Zaluzhnyi publicly reveals a deep rift with President Zelenskyy, highlighting tensions over how Ukraine should defend itself and run the war, as discussed in both the AP account and the LAT excerpt.
The 2022 raid on Zaluzhnyi’s office is framed by him as intimidation, a point echoed in the LAT report and AP coverage, intensifying questions about political pressure during the war.
Zaluzhnyi argues the 2023 counteroffensive failed not on strategy alone but due to resource disagreements with Kyiv, a point reinforced by Western officials in corroboration of his account.
Zelenskyy dismissed Zaluzhnyi as army chief in February 2024 and later announced he would head to London, a move widely seen as curbing his political ambitions.
Ipsos polling suggests Zaluzhnyi could be Zelenskyy’s top opponent in a future election, signaling a potential intra-war political shift even as he downplays politics for national unity.
Zaluzhnyi calls for modernization and new technologies, criticizing Ukraine’s war strategy for relying on large troop numbers and lagging in tech development and deployment.
AP coverage notes that the agency could not independently verify Zaluzhnyi’s raid account, underscoring the contested nature of his claims amid wartime uncertainty.
Public support for Zaluzhnyi remains fragile and fluctuating, with polls showing him edging Zelenskyy in hypothetical contests, though not solidly established.
Zaluzhnyi emphasizes avoiding political talk to prevent dividing Ukrainians, signaling his cautious stance on postwar politics while the war persists.
Zaluzhnyi’s case highlights a broader debate about military leadership, postwar politics, and the potential for leadership rivals to shape Ukraine’s future governance.

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US kills 11 in 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats

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US kills 11 in 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats

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The strikes targeted known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean, part of a broader U.S. campaign against drug networks.
Officials said the operation followed February strikes in the region, with survivors reported in at least one incident and more deaths noted across the month.
Video released by the military showed people aboard the vessels in the moments before they were destroyed, aligning with claims of pre-strike activity.

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The vibrant pre-Taliban ski community deep in the Afghan mountains

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The vibrant pre-Taliban ski community deep in the Afghan mountains

Huckmag.com

The Bamyan ski scene began in 2011, created by local youths using improvised gear and wooden skis.
Taliban’s 2021 takeover displaced the community and spurred evacuation efforts for the women’s ski team.
Filmmakers sought to show Afghanistan as a diverse country, not defined only by conflict.
The film centers on Farhang, who built a local ski community and aimed for Olympic dreams before displacement.
Women’s ski participation faces new limits in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, with some footage blurred for protection.
The documentary has won multiple awards and connected with Afghan refugees during screenings abroad.
The documentary emphasizes sport as a source of pride and communal resilience beyond conflict.
The team leveraged a broad network, including Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and actor Arian Moayed, to support evacuations.
The film’s release aim includes offering catharsis for displaced communities and a message of shared humanity.
Viewers can access Champions of the Golden Valley for free on the Olympics Channel.

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Coffee-growing countries becoming too hot to cultivate beans, analysis finds

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Coffee-growing countries becoming too hot to cultivate beans, analysis finds

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New reference confirms that the five main coffee-producing nations are responsible for about 75% of global output and are facing increasing heat, now averaging 57 extra days of harmful heat annually.
The new reference underscores regional vulnerability, with El Salvador recording the worst increase in heat days (99 extra days above 30C), signaling risk across the bean belt.
Shade and forest protections emerge as a key buffer for arabica, with Ethiopia and other regions showing reduced heat damage when shaded.
Cooperatives in Ethiopia are adopting energy-efficient stoves to cut firewood use, helping protect forests that shelter coffee cultivation.
Colombia demonstrates climate resilience through shade trees and mixed farming systems, illustrating practical adaptation for farmers.
In India, growers report longer heat spells and erratic rainfall that disrupt harvest timing and stress coffee plants.
Karnataka farmers stress shade management, soil health, and water resilience as essential to maintaining coffee balance amid warming.
The Guardian warns climate change could push up coffee prices and alter everyday brews as impacts ripple from farm to consumer.
Officials and campaigners urge faster climate adaptation funding to safeguard harvests and empower smallholder cooperatives.
The piece highlights coffee’s cultural heritage and trees as symbols of continuity and pride, underscoring the social stakes of warming.

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Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UN experts

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Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UN experts

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UN rights experts say the Epstein Files contain disturbing, credible evidence of a possible global criminal enterprise involving systematic sexual abuse, trafficking, and exploitation of women and girls.
Several experts suggest the acts documented could meet the Crimes Against Humanity threshold and must be prosecuted in national and international courts.
The Epstein Files reveal a backdrop of supremacist beliefs, racism, corruption, and misogyny that facilitated abuses against women and girls worldwide.
Victims and survivors are acknowledged for their courage, with states under international law urged to prevent, investigate, and punish violence against women and girls.
The inquiry should also examine how such crimes could persist for so long and across borders.
UN experts flag serious errors in the release process, including exposed victim information due to botched redactions.
The disclosure and transparency act prompted a massive US release of Epstein materials, highlighting the scale of the records (millions of pages, videos, and images).
The Epstein case involves connections to a network of influential individuals across politics, finance, academia, and business, raising questions about oversight and accountability.
Rights experts insist that no one is above the law, reinforcing demands for accountability beyond mere resignations.
Lawmakers’ move to publicly release Epstein-related files is framed as a step toward justice, with advocates urging governments to act decisively against perpetrators.

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JetBlue flight returns to Newark Airport shortly after takeoff due to engine failure: officials

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JetBlue flight returns to Newark Airport shortly after takeoff due to engine failure: officials

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JetBlue Flight 543 returned to Newark after reporting engine failure and cockpit smoke.
Passengers evacuated via slides after the plane landed safely at Newark.
Airport operations paused briefly, then resumed about two hours later.
JetBlue pledged to cooperate with federal authorities during the investigation.
Port Authority confirmed the incident and timing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Flight 543 was bound for West Palm Beach when the emergency occurred.
JetBlue attributed the situation to an engine failure and ongoing safety checks.
News outlets reported on-airport disruptions and delayed flights at Newark during the incident.
Officials documented the sequence of events from takeoff to emergency evacuation.

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Footage Reveals What U.S. Soldiers Saw When They First Liberated A Nazi Concentration Camp

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world3h ago

Footage Reveals What U.S. Soldiers Saw When They First Liberated A Nazi Concentration Camp

Allthatsinteresting.com

U.S. troops liberated Dachau on April 29, 1945, freeing tens of thousands of prisoners.
Dachau served as a training ground for Nazi personnel and as a site for inhumane medical experiments.
Liberation revealed extreme prisoner deprivation, including starvation and skeletal bodies.
Survivors recounted the desperation and chaos as the camp was evacuated and then liberated.
The scene included lines of guards and prisoners, followed by reprisals by troops after liberation.
Photographs accompany the narrative, illustrating the liberation moment and camp conditions.
The article cites survivor Paul Schneiderman on the horror of those moments.
Liberation followed a march of U.S. divisions that overwhelmed the camp guards.
After liberation, soldiers reportedly shouted 'Let’s get those Nazi dogs' in anger.
The article references related historical material on other camps and photos.

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