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5.7 magnitude earthquake hits northeast Chile

5.7 magnitude earthquake hits northeast Chile

US Geological Survey says quake struck 76 kilometers east-northeast of La Tirana at 119 km depth, no immediate tsunami or damage reported

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Toddler returned to ICE detention after intensive care, was denied prescribed medication
08.02.2026

Toddler returned to ICE detention after intensive care, was denied prescribed medication

Federal court filing details medical crisis involving 18-month-old held at Texas facility, media reports

Trump meets new Honduran president at Mar-a-Lago
08.02.2026

Trump meets new Honduran president at Mar-a-Lago

Nasry Asfura, Trump ‘share many of the same America First Values,’ have ‘close partnership on Security,’ US president writes

Washington Post publisher resigns after mass layoffs
08.02.2026

Washington Post publisher resigns after mass layoffs

‘During my tenure, difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post so it can for many years ahead publish high-quality nonpartisan news to millions of customers each day,’ Will Lewis writes to staff

Haiti's government council hands power to US-backed Alix Didier Fils-Aime
07.02.2026

Haiti's government council hands power to US-backed Alix Didier Fils-Aime

Short-lived political body dismantled after failing to meet expectations

US CENTCOM commander visits aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea
07.02.2026

US CENTCOM commander visits aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea

Adm. Brad Cooper visits crew members aboard with special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to Central Command