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Trump Team Leaves Behind an Alliance in Crisis

New York Times European leaders felt certain about one thing after a whirlwind tour by Trump officials — they were entering a new world where it was harder to depend on the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/us/politics/trump-europe-alliance-crisis.html

M23 Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered Bukavu

New York Times Last month, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda took the city of Goma in a bloody battle. This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/world/africa/in-latest-advance-rebels-in-congo-say-they-have-entered-a-key-city.html

Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills at Least 43

New York Times The accident took place in an open-pit area people had gone into in search of gold. Informal mining is a common and dangerous practice in much of West Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/world/africa/mali-gold-mine-collapse.html

Relatives and records cast doubt on Guantánamo migrants being ‘worst of the worst’

Washington Post Details on some of the Guantánamo migrants have begun to emerge. They are young Venezuelan men, and relatives say they have been falsely branded Tren de Aragua gang members. https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/02/16/trump-guantanamo-migrants-deportations-venezuela/

In Haiti, Trump’s assault on foreign aid is ‘a gift to the gangs’

Washington Post The history of U.S. aid in Haiti is complicated. But even critics say Trump’s broad assault on foreign assistance will do more harm than good. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/16/haiti-usaid-trump-foreign-aid-cut/

Trump’s global funding freeze leaves anti-terror programs in limbo

Washington Post U.S. officials say now-suspended programs across Africa were designed specifically to respond to national security threats and contain the spread of terrorism. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/16/trump-funding-freeze-terrorism-africa/

Sicilian mafia bosses complain on wiretaps about lack of quality recruits, reminisce about ‘The Godfather’

Fox News What happened to never going against the family? Leaders within the Cosa Nostra, Sicily’s mafia, have reportedly complained that mob recruits aren’t what they used to be, as nearly 150 people associated with the group were arrested this week. “The level is low, today they arrest someone and if he becomes a turncoat…

Emmanuel Macron calls ’emergency meeting’ for European leaders to discuss Trump: report

Fox News French President Emmanuel Macron has scheduled an “emergency meeting” for European leaders to discuss President Donald Trump, according to another European official. According to Politico, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski alluded to the meeting at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. Two EU officials told the outlet that the meeting would take place…

Shark Bites Tourist Who Was Trying to Take Photo With It

New York Times The woman was flown off the island to receive medical care, according to the Turks and Caicos government. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/world/shark-bite-turks-caicos.html

Students in Iran continue protests over 19-year-old’s murder on campus for second day

Fox News Students in Iran continued to protest the fatal robbery of a 19-year-old student on campus last week on Saturday. Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, 19, a business student at Tehran University, was killed in a robbery near a campus dormitory on Wednesday, sparking protests on Friday. The protesters are accusing school officials of failing to…