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CNN  —  It’s a dark chapter in Chile’s history. During the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet from 1973 to 1990, thousands of babies were stolen from their biological mothers and sold into adoption, mainly to foreign couples from the United States and Europe. In Chile, they’re known as “The Children of Silence.” And now, for the first time in the country’s history, a Chilean judge announced he was prosecuting individuals alleged to have stolen babies in the country. Alejandro Aguilar Brevis, a Santiago Court of Appeals judge in charge of the investigation “determined that in the 1980s” there was a…

CNN  —  The Indiana Pacers’ journey to the NBA Finals was never going to be easy, but it got a little more complicated Tuesday, and it had nothing to do with basketball. The team’s flight bound for Oklahoma City for a Game 1 tilt with the Thunder was detoured by literal thunder and forced to land in Tulsa, Oklahoma, due to a tornado warning in the capital Tuesday afternoon. “The Pacers team plane circled due to the weather in Oklahoma City and subsequently landed in Tulsa to re-fuel,” a representative for the team said. The Pacers have since told CNN…

CNN  —  A Wisconsin man who investigators believe framed an undocumented migrant with threatening to kill President Donald Trump in order to have the immigrant deported has now been charged in the matter. According to state prosecutors, that man, Demetric Scott, admitted to framing the migrant, Ramon Morales-Reyes, whom Scott allegedly stabbed and robbed in 2023 and who was set to testify in the assault case against Scott. In an interview with Milwaukee police investigators, Scott “admitted that he wrote everything on the letters and envelopes himself,” charging documents say. “When asked what was going through his head at the…

When *Taufeeq Ahmed boarded a flight from New Delhi to Canada in early 2020, he wasn’t chasing a promotion, a degree or the promise of a better paycheque. Instead, he was trying to leave something behind – a heavy sense of unease that had been quietly building for years, and a fear that had finally become impossible to ignore. “I lived close to Jamia Millia Islamia,” he said, referring to the prominent university in New Delhi where he used to study. “During the anti-CAA protests, I saw police beating unarmed students, dragging them by their hair, firing tear gas into…

Sarina Wiegman says she is “close” to knowing her England team as she delivered updates on the fitness of Georgia Stanway, Millie Bright and Lauren James ahead of Thursday’s Euro 2025 squad announcement.England suffered a 2-1 defeat to Spain in their penultimate fixture before heading to Switzerland to defend their title after Alessia Russo’s opener was cancelled out by Claudia Pina’s double off the bench. The Lionesses face Jamaica in their final fixture at the King Power Stadium on June 29 before their Euro 2025 campaign begins against France on July 5.Speaking after the defeat, Wiegman said: “I’m close to…

KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on June 3, 2025. – Amiri Diwan photos KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in the presence of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, received UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.Sheikh Mansour conveyed to HH the Amir greetings from UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan…

It was announced on Tuesday afternoon that the goalkeeper had completed a permanent transfer from the Reds to fellow Premier League side Brentford.Kelleher departs having stepped up from the Academy to make 67 senior appearances at Anfield, helping claim seven trophies in his spell – two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Emirates FA Cup, two Carabao Cups and the UEFA Super Cup.Taking to social media following his exit, he wrote: “I came to this club as a 16-year-old boy [and] 10 years later I could never have dreamed of the journey I would go on.”To have the opportunity…

KUWAIT: Eid Al-Adha sacrifices are taking many forms this year in Kuwait. Some residents spend on premium local breeds, others are opting for more affordable sheep, and many are choosing to send their offerings abroad, driven by the urge to support Muslims in need in crisis-hit regions.For many, the value of the act outweighs the cost of the animal. At one of the most popular livestock markets, Waleed Ahmed, a Pakistani expat, stood holding his receipt after purchasing Arabic Naeimi sheep, among the most expensive breeds available. “It’s not about the price,” he told Kuwait Times. “This is a sacrifice.…

KUWAIT: IKEA, the leading brand for life at home, hosted a special event in collaboration with Kuwait University’s College of Architecture.Held at IKEA for Business, the event brought together creativity and inspiration, shining a spotlight on the work of Visual Communication Design students. Guests were invited to explore a vibrant exhibition of student-designed toys, each piece blending play with education.“At IKEA, we believe that children are the most important people in the world and every child has the right to play. Play is not just about having a good time; it is important for the future as it is an…

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti environmentalist and photographer Dr Abdullah Al-Zaidan has successfully observed and documented the rare natural phenomenon of Al-Hala Island, located in the southern part of Kuwaiti waters, specifically in the Al-Zour area. The island is a stunning and unusual natural feature.Speaking to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Tuesday, Al-Zaidan explained that Al-Hala is a temporary sandbar that emerges during low tide and completely disappears during high tide. Its unique nature makes it a favored destination for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.He added that the island’s transformation is a key attraction, making it a prime spot for environmental…