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Haitian Prime Minister arrives in Puerto Rico as UN Security Council addresses escalating crisis. According to a spokesperson for Puerto Rico's governor who spoke to reporters, a plane carrying Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry landed in Puerto Rico on Tuesday.

France enshrines abortion as constitutional right in historic Versailles vote. Out of the 925 eligible MPs and senators, 780 supported the amendment, granting women the "guaranteed freedom" to choose abortion.

Gangs rule over Haiti's capital, calling for Prime Minister's resignation. Looking down from above, the capital city of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, still presents a serene view, with its white-washed homes nestled on steep green hills surrounding a shimmering bay.

Hundreds of prisoners escape Port-au-Prince prison amid rising violence. A Haiti Police Union urged all officers in the capital equipped with vehicles and weapons to aid in the struggle to regain control of Haiti’s National Penitentiary.

Iran prepares for low election turnout as appeals for resistance vote go unheeded. Iran is set to hold its initial elections since the widespread anti-government protests of 2022 this coming Friday.

Texas wildfire becomes second-largest in state's history as the swiftly advancing wildfire raged through the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday. The fire's rapid spread prompted evacuations and caused power outages, challenging firefighters' efforts to contain its expanding reach.

Farmers across Europe protest, urging action from Ministers. The farmers blocked a border crossing between Poland and Germany, hurling bottles at police in Brussels, and assembling in Madrid to call for action against low supermarket prices and perceived unfair competition from overseas.

CIA operates 12 covert bases in Ukraine with CIA head visiting Kyiv last week. Last Thursday, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns conducted his 10th covert visit to Ukraine since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Unexploded World War II bomb discovered in a garden in Plymouth, as residents return home. After days of upheaval triggered by the discovery of a World War Two bomb, thousands of Plymouth residents who were evacuated from their homes have finally returned.

Open-pit gold mine collapse in Venezuela leaves dozens feared dead. The illicitly operated open-pit gold mine in central Venezuela suffered the collapse, resulting in the death of at least 14 people and causing injuries to several others, state authorities reported on Wednesday.

Israeli forces open fire on food convoy as it issues a new evacuation order in Northern Gaza. Exclusive documents shared by the UN, reveal this incident.

Alexei Navalny's body to undergo two weeks of chemical analysis. The family of Alexei Navalny, the Putin critic who passed away in a Russian prison, was notified that his body will not be released for two weeks.

Brazilian President's comparison of Gaza conflict to holocaust angers Israel, accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that Israel's military campaign amounted to a confrontation between a "highly prepared army and women and children."

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin released from hospital detention after six months. Thaksin Shinawatra, who was convicted of corruption and abuse of power, has arrived at his mansion in Bangkok after being released on parole.

Former military leader claims victory in Indonesian presidential election. The former army general, Prabowo Subianto, aged 72, with a contentious history claimed victory after unofficial tallies indicated that he had secured nearly 60% of the vote, sufficient to avoid a presidential runoff.

Ukraine claims to have sunk another Russian warship in Black Sea drone strike, according to a report from Kyiv's military on Wednesday. The warship was destroyed off the southern coast of occupied Crimea.

1 killed, 5 injured in New York subway shooting following altercation on train. The tragic incident unfolded in the Bronx borough of New York, as a subway train pulled into the Mt. Eden station.

Ship capsizes in Trinidad and Tobago, sparking massive oil spills that emergency crews in Trinidad and Tobago are urgently attempting to contain. This incident has cast a shadow over Carnival tourism, with the spill remaining "not under control" as of Sunday, according to Prime Minister Keith Rowley.

Myanmar's junta announces enforcement of military service laws for youth as Myanmar's internal strife persists. Since the military took control of the government from the civilian administration in February 2021, there has been an increase in the number of battles with ethnic militias and anti-coup groups.

Five Haiti protesters killed in clash with police as former rebel leader arrives. In Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, five armed environmental protection agents lost their lives during confrontations with law enforcement amid intense protests aimed at ousting Prime Minister Ariel Henry, which have brought the nation to a standstill.

Killer whale pod vanishes after struggle in sea of ice along Japan's coast. The pod of at least 10 killer whales vanished a day after becoming ensnared off Japan’s northern coast.

Biden to veto GOP-supported standalone Israel aid bill. The White House announced on Monday that President Joe Biden would veto a proposed standalone aid package for Israel.

Senegal police crack down on protesters after parliament delays election. Opposition supporters clashed with police and faced tear gas on Sunday during protests in Senegal's capital, Dakar.

Several journalists detained in Moscow amidst military wives' mobilization protest. Several people, including journalists from international press organizations, were detained in Moscow as a result of the authorities cracking down on demonstrators near the election headquarters of Russian President Vladimir Putin.