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The United States has officially recognized Edmundo González as the elected president of Venezuela, as announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan migrant, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the United States for the high-profile murder of student Laken Riley. The case sparked reactions from political figures like President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden.

A grim discovery in East London as the body of a 24-year-old woman was found in the trunk of a car, suspected to belong to the person who killed her, her 23-year-old husband.

President Donald Trump is considering appointing Matthew Whitaker as the US representative to NATO, calling him a loyal patriot who will prioritize America's interests.

President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.

Moscow expresses anger over President Biden fulfilling long-standing wishes of Ukraine, calling it an escalation.

US President Joe Biden has agreed to provide antipersonnel mines to Ukraine after concerns over the risks involved, according to The Washington Post.

SpaceX's second attempt to catch a rocket a month after successfully catching a part of it has failed due to safety concerns, with the booster landing in the ocean instead.

Brazilian police have arrested five people suspected of involvement in an alleged coup attempt in 2022. They were reportedly planning to assassinate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva weeks before he assumed the presidency. Lula's vice president Geraldo Alckmin was also a target.

Plundering by organized crime gangs in Gaza is leading to severe food shortages for two million Palestinians, as humanitarian aid convoys are increasingly targeted with violence.

The Hong Kong High Court has sentenced all 45 activists guilty of 'subversion' after holding unofficial primary elections for the pro-democracy opposition, violating the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

Sweden has started sending out brochures to its citizens, while Finland launches a website with similar advice, urging people to prepare for a potential war.

French farmers are gearing up for a new wave of protests with blockades, fires, and demonstrations in response to various grievances. The government has warned against violence as tensions rise.

A bloc of EU member states is at odds with the European Parliament over proposed changes to the contentious deforestation law, diminishing the likelihood of an agreement.

Where can Israelis still travel safely? The puzzle is getting smaller. Read all about the incidents worldwide and the government's travel advice on Telegraaf.nl.

Tensions escalate as North Korea uses loudspeakers to create psychological pressure on the residents at the border with South Korea.

A 24-year-old mother in the United States has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her two sons, aged 1 and 2. The woman burned her sons in the oven, bringing an end to the family tragedy as she now spends the rest of her life behind bars.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on his military to prepare for war in a speech delivered to battalion commanders and instructors in Pyongyang.

Two people were killed and ten others were injured in two separate shootings along a parade route and celebration in New Orleans on Sunday.

Controversial appointments of Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth to Trump's new cabinet face backlash due to allegations of sexual misconduct.

Construction of the multi-billion dollar new Iron Curtain has begun in Poland. The fortress will include layers of defenses such as steel walls, razor wire, tank ditches, and minefields to secure NATO's eastern flank.

A majority of Republican senators do not expect the appointment of 42-year-old Matt Gaetz as Minister of Justice to be approved, according to NBC News.

The recent US election results have led to a major defeat for the Democrats, who now find themselves assessing the damage and planning their next moves. How will the country react to this shift in power?

Pete Hegseth, a candidate for the position of United States Secretary of Defense, settled with a woman who accused him of sexual abuse, according to The Washington Post.

The 22-meter-long skeleton of a dinosaur has been sold for 6 million euros at an auction in France. It is reportedly the largest dinosaur skeleton ever auctioned, but not the most expensive.

A moth infestation in a luxurious mansion in Notting Hill, London, has led to a legal battle between the current residents and the previous owner.

A Dutch citizen has been arrested in the Netherlands at the request of Italian authorities following an extensive investigation in Italy into large-scale VAT fraud, with connections to the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia.

A member of the German CDU calls for a vote in the Bundestag on a ban on the 'state-dangerous' AfD.

Israel is on the brink of potentially agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, while the conflict in Gaza continues with no signs of stopping.

EU member states are facing challenges as they negotiate the EU budget for 2025 amid increased interest costs for the coronavirus recovery fund.