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ICE's use of full body restraints raises concerns of inhumane treatment
Indeterminate
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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The Nigerian man described being roused with other detainees in September in the middle of the night. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers clasped shackles on their hands and feet, he said, and told them they were being sent to Ghana,...
Owner: Shari Redstone (Family)
Starlink to boost Cape Verde's tech infrastructure with launch
Starlink, the satellite Internet service by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has launched in Cape Verde, marking a significant step in its African expansion strategy. This move aims to enhance Internet connectivity across the continent, especially in...
Owner: Adewale Yusuf
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations.
The Nigerian man described being roused with other detainees in September in the middle of the night. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers clasped shackles on their hands and feet, he said, and told them they were being sent to Ghana,...
Owner: The Associated Press (Non-profit)
Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History
Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...
Owner: Jeff Desjardins
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Details of transportation, education funding
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on the only roll call from the week of May 5-9. There were no roll calls in the House last week. $1.3 BILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATION (S 2512) – Senate 40-0,...
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Shamrock Rovers title wait goes on and what else we learned on Friday in the League of Ireland
Center-left
The Irish Times
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St Pat’s keep Shamrock Rovers waiting for league title There seems to be a great creative freedom in denying Shamrock Rovers a title-winning point. St Pat’s, bruised from a shock 3-0 defeat to Cork City in the FAI Cup semi-final two weeks ago,...
Owner: Irish Times Trust
Family's fury that 'Lip King' is selling weight-loss jabs online while on police bail after mother-of-five died following BBL at his clinic
The family of a mother-of-five who died after having a BBL at the clinic of 'Lip King' Jordan James Parke say they are 'incredibly angry' the beautician has been illegally selling weight loss jabs online while on police bail over the tragedy....
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Portuguese government starts sending out ‘refusal notifications’ to thousands of immigrants
Immigrants demonstrating on May Day, holding cardboard placards saying: “I live here, I am staying, I am not leaving” and “Documents for Everyone!” - Photo: António Pedro Santos/Lusa First 4,574 immigrants told Portugal won’t accept them As...
Owner: Bruce Hawker
African and Asian cultural mix a bright spot in ‘Black Tea’
SOME MOMENTS ARE GEMS: Watching Aya and others of African descent speak fluent Chinese is a revelation. PHOTOS COURTESY OF OLIVIER MARCENY Even master auteurs have an off day. A premise that doesn’t pan out. A vision that others can’t see. But...
Owner: Robert G. & Michele Beatty
Marking International Women's Day 2025: Merck Foundation's 13-Year Commitment To Empowering Women, Particularly Infertile Women And Supporting Girls Education
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) LUSAKA, Zambia, May 6, 2025/APO Group/ -- Merck Foundation ( ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education,...
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh
Seven new airline routes & package hols for Brits in 2025 from Cape Verde with easyJet to Nile river cruises with TUI
A NEW year is fast approaching and with it comes a fresh travel calendar of hot spots waiting to be explored. Airlines and tour operators are launching some exciting new destinations for 2025, from bucket-list cruises around Egypt to reindeer...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Bradley plans to get post-marathon chopper to Derry
It's a big three weeks coming up for Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. Starting with their European tie at home to Celje on Thursday, the Hoops have six games over 18 days in which they could seal the league title, complete a first double...
Owner: Irish Government
Immigration lawyers navigate shifting ground, with fewer options for clients
Public Broadcaster
WBUR - Massachusetts
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Phones are ringing off the hook at immigration law firms these days. But attorneys say many of the tools they once used to help people stay in the country legally are vanishing. “We are getting tons of calls, we are having people that come in for...
Owner: American Government & University of Massachusetts
Bradley plans to get post-marathon chopper to Derry
It's a big three weeks coming up for Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. Starting with their European tie at home to Celje on Thursday, the Hoops have six games over 18 days in which they could seal the league title, complete a first double...
Owner: Irish Government
SA man to row from Cape Verde to Cayenne to raise funds for abandoned babies
A South African adventurer has taken it in his stride to take on a trek for a good cause. Gerhard Moolman, 53, a fearless adrenaline junkie, launched his one-man rowing expedition across the Atlantic Ocean to raise critical funds for a...
Owner: Iqbal Survé
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost Elected 267th Supreme Pontiff Of Roman Catholic Church, Becoming First American Pope
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was elected the 267th supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday by the College of Cardinals during a two-day conclave in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. He will go by Pope Leo XIV. The choice...
Owner: Tucker Carlson & Neil Patel
1 Arrested in Cape Verde for Portugal Visa Appointment Fraud
One person was arrested in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, for accusations of falsifying documents and fraud in scheduling visa appointments for Portugal. The news was shared by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which also informed that the court ordered...
Owner: Besart Bajrami
How Nigeria Qualified For CAF Africa Playoffs From The Most Competitive Group
I have been worried about the skewed narratives about Nigeria’s Super Eagles qualification for the FIFA World Cup Africa playoff tournament in Morocco next month. Most of these ignorant statements and misinformation have come from African...
Owner: Zainab Nda-Isaiah
‘It’s all bullying.’ Amid immigration crackdown, Mass. businesses worry about their workers.
Neutral
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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And amid the chaos, business owners are beginning to wrestle with a difficult question: Who’ll fill all their jobs if immigrants go away? With many businesses — from construction and landscaping to hotels and gift shops — gearing up for spring,...
Owner: John W. Henry
Africa’s 18 Cardinal electors set to shape the future of the catholic church
By Jones Gadama The Catholic Church in Africa is poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of the global Catholic community as 18 cardinal electors from the continent prepare to participate in a conclave. These high-ranking clergy...
Owner: Elwin Mandowa