Oslo calls the decision “regrettable”, stressing that the Nobel committee functions independently.
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Trump administration looks for ways to pay federal officers during shutdown
They include officers from the FBI, US Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones appeal in Sandy Hook shooting case
The right-wing conspiracy theorist has not yet paid any of the more than $1b in damages he owes Sandy Hook families.
Man who set fire to Pennsylvania governor’s mansion jailed
Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to arson and attempted murder for starting the fire in April while Shapiro and his family were inside. They escaped safely.
French pair sentenced in Iran on spying charges
The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.
Hamas returns four more bodies of hostages, Israeli military says
Israel warns it will restrict aid convoys into Gaza because of delays returning the remaining bodies.
US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six
President Trump said the vessel belonged to “narcoterrorists” and that it was “trafficking narcotics.” US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.
Cuban dissident begins US exile after release from jail
The outspoken critic of the Cuban government was released from jail after a request by the US.
D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51
D’Angelo, who died after a cancer diagnosis, leaves behind a “legacy of extraordinarily moving music”, his family says.
Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to ‘safe place’
The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.