Trump officials reportedly consider TV gameshow with US citizenship as prize

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Homeland security department reviewing ‘out-of-the-box’ pitch in which immigrants would compete for citizenship

The US Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering an “out-of-the-box” pitch to participate in a television gameshow that would have immigrants compete to obtain US citizenship.

Department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin described the pitch to the New York Times as a “celebration of being an American” and said the show would include challenges based on American traditions.

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Man charged over stabbing two workers transporting him from detention centre to Sydney airport

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The 28-year-old Tongan national was being moved from Villawood immigration detention centre before alleged attack and escape

New South Wales police have charged a 28-year-old man for allegedly stabbing one man and assaulting another while he was being transported from the Villawood immigration detention centre.

Tongan national Paea Teu was being taken from the detention centre to Sydney airport on Thursday when police allege he attacked two men who were transporting him. He then went on the run for two days.

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ICC war crimes prosecutor takes leave amid sexual misconduct inquiry – The Washington Post

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  1. ICC war crimes prosecutor takes leave amid sexual misconduct inquiry  The Washington Post
  2. ICC prosecutor behind Netanyahu arrest warrants steps aside amid sexual misconduct probe  Fox News
  3. ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, to step aside until investigation ends  The Guardian
  4. ICC prosecutor Khan on leave amid sexual misconduct probe  The Times of Israel
  5. Prosecutor Accused of Sexual Misconduct Takes Leave From I.C.C.  The New York Times
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The crisis is Gaza is only growing. Here’s what to know – AP News

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  1. The crisis is Gaza is only growing. Here’s what to know  AP News
  2. Israel accused of ethnic cleansing after more than 140 killed in Gaza in 24 hours  The Guardian
  3. Israel turns tables on UN official claiming 'genocide' in Gaza with basic questions  Fox News
  4. 'My children go to sleep hungry,' Gazans tell the BBC  BBC
  5. UN rights chief: Apparent ‘push for permanent demographic shift’ in Gaza amounts to ethnic cleansing  The Times of Israel
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Four people killed by St Louis storms as severe weather threatens millions in US

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Mayor confirms deaths after roofs torn off and trees downed, while multiple states brace for high winds and heat

At least four people died and others were hurt after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St Louis on Friday, as tens of millions of Americans in multiple states braced for possible damage from expected high winds and severe weather this weekend.

St Louis mayor Cara Spencer confirmed the deaths after storms tore roofs off some buildings, ripped away brick facades and downed trees and power lines as residents were urged to take cover.

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Government records show emergency killings of thousands of livestock after transport to Australian export abattoirs

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Euthanasia is most common response to welfare incidents in sheep, pigs and cattle with about 4% of animals experiencing serious incidents, research finds

Thousands of sheep, pigs and cattle are being subjected to emergency killings after transport to Australian export abattoirs, an analysis of internal government records shows.

Curtin University researchers have also found it is taking almost 11 hours, on average, to inspect animals for injury and sickness after they arrive at abattoir facilities – delays that “significantly increase the likelihood of animals requiring emergency euthanasia”.

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MrBeast’s Tour of Maya Ruins Draws Criticism and Legal Threats in Mexico – The New York Times

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  1. MrBeast’s Tour of Maya Ruins Draws Criticism and Legal Threats in Mexico  The New York Times
  2. Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids permit  BBC
  3. Mexico demands compensation from YouTube star MrBeast after pyramid chocolate video  The Guardian
  4. YouTuber MrBeast at heart of Mexican government lawsuit over Mayan video  New York Post
  5. Why Is Mexico Mad at MrBeast?  Vulture
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US reportedly developing plan to resettle 1 million Gazans in Libya – The Times of Israel

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  1. US reportedly developing plan to resettle 1 million Gazans in Libya  The Times of Israel
  2. Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya  NBC News
  3. US embassy in Libya denies report of plans to relocate Gazans to country  The Times of Israel
  4. US embassy in Tripoli denies report of planned relocation of Palestinians to Libya  Reuters
  5. Trump Admin Reportedly Working On Plan To Move 1 Million Gazans To Libya  i24NEWS
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Israel launches major offensive in Gaza after airstrikes that killed more than 100

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IDF aiming to seize strategic areas as part of expansion of war against Hamas in attempt to force release of hostages

Israel has announced a major new offensive in Gaza after launching a wave of airstrikes on the territory that killed more than 100 people, in what it said was a fresh effort to force Hamas to release hostages.

In a statement late on Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they had “launched extensive attacks and mobilized forces to seize strategic areas in the Gaza Strip, as part of the opening moves of Operation Gideon’s Chariots and the expansion of the campaign in Gaza, to achieve all the goals of the war in Gaza”.

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