Democratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday visited a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father at a Texas federal detention center, in a case that has stirred anger over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and given fuel to Democrats and others who are pushing back against ICE’s actions. Castro said the lawmakers met with Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, for about 30 minutes in a courtroom inside the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, near San Antonio. Outside the facility, Texas state police officers confronted protesters who demonstrated in support of the...
Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Assassination Plot Against Iranian American Journalist
A federal judge gave a man would-be assassin the maximum 15 years in prison Wednesday for plotting to kill an Iranian American writer on behalf of Tehran after hearing the woman who was targeted describe multiple attempts on her life as threats against all Americans. Judge Lewis J. Liman said Carlisle Rivera’s written conversations as he plotted to kill journalist and human rights advocate Masih Alinejad in Brooklyn in 2024 were “chilling” and he inflicted “great harm” on her and her husband. Addressing the court, the couple described how assassination plots forced them to limit interactions with their children as...
Bangladesh’s Ousted Leader Hasina Denounces The Upcoming Election From Her Exile In India
From her exile in India, Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has slammed the country’s upcoming election after her party was barred from the polls, remarks that could deepen tensions ahead of the pivotal vote next month. Hasina, who was sentenced to death for her crackdown on a student uprising in 2024 that killed hundreds of people and led to the toppling of her 15-year rule, warned in an email to The Associated Press last week that without inclusive and free and fair elections, Bangladesh will face prolonged instability. She also claimed that Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize...
China Executes 11 Members Of Myanmar-Based Syndicate In Crackdown On Scam Operations.
China executed 11 members of a Myanmar-based family crime syndicate that killed 14 Chinese citizens and ran scam and gambling operations worth more than $1 billion, authorities said. The Wenzhou city Intermediate People’s Court announced the execution in a statement Thursday morning. It sentenced the 11 people to death in September. They included Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen, who the court found led the scam and gambling operations, as well as key group members Zhou Weichang, Wu Hongming and Luao Jianzhang. The group filed an appeal that was rejected by the court in November. The family members were detained in...
The Former Illinois Deputy Convicted Of Killing Sonya Massey Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison
The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to request help, is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday.Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October. Grayson, who is white, could be sentenced to as much as 20 years in prison but also is eligible for probation. He has been incarcerated since he was charged in the killing.In the early morning hours of July 6, 2024, Massey — who struggled with mental health issues — summoned emergency responders because she feared there was a prowler outside her Springfield home.According...
UEFA Champions League Matchday Eights Result
• Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid • Arsenal 3-2 Kairat • Athletic 2-3 Sporting • Liverpool 6-0 Qarabag • Barcelona 4-1 Copenhagen • Monaco 0-0 Juventus • Ajax 1-2 Olympiacos • PSG 1-1 Newcastle • Dortmund 0-2 Inter • Napoli 2-3 Chelsea • Frankfurt 0-2 Tottenham • Atletico 1-2 Bodo • Leverkusen 3-0 Villarreal • Pafos 4-1 Slavia Prague • Manchester City 2-0 Galatasaray • Club Brugge 3-0 Marseille • Union 1-0 Atalanta • PSV 1-2 Bayern Munich
Fulham Reach Agreement To Sign Oscar Bobb From Manchester City
Fulham have reached an agreement with Manchester City over the transfer of Oscar Bobb, with the deal valued at £27 million, according to reports. The Norway international is expected to join the west London club on a permanent basis once the remaining formalities are completed. As part of the agreement, Manchester City will retain a 20% sell-on clause on any future transfer, as well as matching rights, allowing them to equal any bid Fulham may accept for the player in the future. Bobb is regarded as one of City’s most promising young talents, having progressed through the club’s academy and...
Chelsea Terminate Raheem Sterling’s Contract
Chelsea have officially parted ways with Raheem Sterling, with the club confirming the termination of the winger’s contract. Sterling had not featured for Chelsea since 2024, despite remaining one of the club’s highest-paid players on a reported £325,000 per week. During this period, he spent time on loan at Arsenal, with Chelsea continuing to cover a portion of his wages. The England international made a total of 81 first-team appearances for the Blues during his time at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea announced the decision via their official social media channels, stating: “We thank Raheem for the contribution he made while a...
Benfica Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin Scores Winning Goal Against Real Madrid To Take Benfica To UEFA Champions League Playoffs
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CAF Hands Down Heavy Sanctions After AFCON 2025 Final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a series of disciplinary sanctions following incidents that marred the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco. In a strongly worded statement released after a review of match officials’ reports and disciplinary proceedings, CAF confirmed significant punishments for both teams. On the Senegal side, head coach Pape Thiaw has been hit with a five-match suspension and a personal fine of $100,000. Two key players, Elimane Ndiaye and Ismaïla Sarr, have each received two-match bans. In addition, the Senegalese Football Federation has been fined $615,000 for its role in...