U.S. to shift jets and carrier to Middle East region
The Pentagon announced a step to strengthen U.S. military presence in the Middle East to defend Israel from possible Iran backed attacks. Defense Secretary Austin ordered a fighter squadron and kept an aircraft carrier in the region, plus additional ballistic missile defense capable ships and land based systems to bolster deterrence and protect troops. The move follows Biden's pledge to Israel and recent Cross border attacks raising regional tensions.
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Freed Kremlin Critics Released In Massive Prisoner Exchange
Estonian born dissidents Vladimir Kara Murza and Ilya Yashin were freed in a Russia Belarus led swap with the West, the largest since the Cold War. They spoke in Bonn of ongoing fights for a free democracy while many others remain jailed. The exchange included Americans and Germans and eight Russians jailed overseas for spying and other charges, with Putin's security officials among those repatriated.
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NABJ buzz after Trump interview at Black journalists convention
NABJ members returned to business as 4000 attendees networked with recruiters and attended career growth panels. Discussions touched on artificial intelligence and criminal justice coverage while reactions to Trump's interview sparked debate on identity and press activism.
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UK police brace for more far right protests after deadly stabbing
UK authorities confront planned demonstrations across Sunderland Belfast Cardiff Liverpool and Manchester amid violent clashes blamed on far right actors. One 17 year old, Axel Rudakubana, charged with murder and 10 counts of attempted murder for the Southport attack that killed three children.
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