Mangione pleads guilty as polarising CEO killing reaches new phase
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-15
Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia’s earthquake
Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.
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Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election
A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.
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Iran war live: Trump vows to make Hormuz US territory ‘pretty soon’
US President Trump says that 'pretty soon' he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory once Iran is defeated.