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ICE had taken Garcés Pérez out — —
ICE agent shoots and wounds man at traffic stop in Austin, Texas, officials say
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ICE Agent Shoots Man During Austin Traffic Stop
A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas. Officials confirmed the man, identified in reports as Garcés Pérez, was taken from a hospital by ICE before the shooting occurred. The circumstances that led the agent to open fire have not been fully disclosed. The incident drew attention from multiple national and international outlets.
"ICE had taken Garcés Pérez out of the hospital about 4.30pm local time."
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Russia Holds Parliamentary Vote Under Wartime Conditions
Russia's State Duma election proceeded this week with United Russia expected to retain its dominant position, as independent candidates and genuine opposition remain effectively excluded from the ballot. State media coverage heavily favoured the ruling party, and voting took place against a backdrop of Ukrainian drone strikes reaching deep into Russian territory and a rising economic toll from the war. Five people were reported killed during the voting period.
"Tight control over the elections in the absence of genuine opposition all but assures the Kremlin will keep its grip on Russian politics."
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Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Leaves Family Without Resolution
A Plymouth Superior Court judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after the jury deadlocked, leaving unresolved the question of criminal responsibility for the deaths of her three children in 2023. Patrick Clancy, the children's father, has spoken publicly about his grief and his efforts to move forward, while also facing online harassment. Lindsay Clancy, who is paralysed following injuries sustained that night, will face a retrial.
"Just give me one kid, and I would raise him as best I could."
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Model Presley Gerber Dies at 27
Presley Gerber, son of model Cindy Crawford and a public figure in his own right, died at 27 following years of documented struggles with addiction and mental health. Gerber had shared his experiences openly on social media, including a recent post about entering treatment. His death was reported across major outlets on the same day.
"Praying it's the last time."
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White House Plans Ideological Review of NIH Grants
The White House is reportedly preparing to establish an external commission with authority to approve or reject NIH research grants based on alignment with the administration's priorities. The move would bypass the agency's longstanding peer-review process, in which proposals are evaluated on scientific merit by independent experts. Researchers and institutions that depend on federal funding could face new political criteria when applying for grants starting in 2026.
"Establishing an external commission to award grants based on the president's ideological agenda breaks with the agency's traditional process of evaluating proposals on scientific merit."
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Carney and Macron Meet on French Atlantic Territory
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron held talks on Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a small French territory off the Newfoundland coast. The meeting followed the European Union's invitation for Canada to become its first associate member, a significant shift in transatlantic relations. Discussions included liquefied natural gas supply, with European energy consumers watching closely as the continent seeks alternatives to Russian imports.
"The EU's invitation for Canada to become its first associate member marks a notable reordering of Western economic relationships."
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Trump warns Iran as war rhetoric escalates
President Trump told Axios he sees a major decision point approaching in the ongoing conflict with Iran, as both sides exchanged public threats of military action. Trump indicated the United States could pursue a dramatically more destructive course if Iran does not change course. Iranian officials responded with warnings of painful retaliatory strikes. The exchange marks a further hardening of positions, with civilian populations on both sides bearing the weight of the uncertainty.
"Trump says he is approaching a major crossroads in the Iran war."
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More suspects charged in Moïse assassination case
US and Haitian authorities have arrested more than a dozen additional suspects connected to the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, bringing the total number indicted to 30. Eighteen individuals have been extradited to the United States to face charges. Prosecutors say the investigation remains active and further arrests are expected.
"Five years later, we are still bringing defendants before American courts, and we are not finished."
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Patrick Clancy speaks on forgiveness after family tragedy
Patrick Clancy, whose wife Lindsay killed their three children in 2023 before attempting suicide, spoke publicly on 60 Minutes about his decision to forgive her. He attributed her actions to untreated mental illness and said forgiveness was necessary for his own survival. Lindsay Clancy, a labor and delivery nurse, faced trial but proceedings ended in a mistrial. Patrick continues to grieve publicly while advocating for understanding of postpartum mental illness.
"If I didn't get there, I would be eaten up inside forever."
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The Left wins Berlin, AfD takes Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Germany's regional elections produced contrasting results on Sunday. The Left party won the Berlin city-state vote on a platform that includes nationalising housing, while the far-right Alternative für Deutschland took Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The outcomes reflect the continued fragmentation of German politics ahead of federal elections, with neither mainstream bloc dominating at the state level.
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