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Royal Caribbean won't be going to this Caribbean island all year

Royal Caribbean International ships won’t visit the cruise line’s private destination in Haiti through at least the end of the year.

- Nathan Diller, USA TODAY

Police vehicle on patrol in Port-au-Prince comes under attack by gangs

The Associated Press embedded with a specialized police unit in Haiti came under attack when patrolling the streets of the capital Port-au-Prince on M

- Associated Press Videos

US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country

The U.S. warned the transitional council in charge of Haiti against making changes to the troubled country’s government late Wednesday, as pressure

- DÁNICA COTO

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians

A federal judge on Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trum

- The Associated Press

China’s Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World

A global onslaught of cheap Chinese green power is upending everything in its path. No one is ready for its repercussions.

- Jeremy Wallace

Haiti faces a sexual violence and abuse crisis as gang violence spreads, health charity warns

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Haiti: Politische Krise in Haiti spitzt sich zu

Der haitianische Übergangsrat will den Ministerpräsidenten absetzen. Die USA und die EU sprechen ihm hingegen ihre Unterstützung aus.

- DIE ZEIT: Ausland - Verena Hölzl

US judge temporarily blocks lifting of deportation protections for Haiti migrants

The judge said the Department of Homeland Security Secretary did not have facts or law on her side.

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BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela

The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

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Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

A federal judge said Friday that she expects to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a program that offered temporary legal...

- MICHAEL CASEY

Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn

The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.

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Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis

As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally

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AP Videographer Forced to Ride in Burning Vehicle as Haitian Gang Attacks With Molotov Cocktails

An AP videographer found himself riding in a burning armored vehicle in Haiti on Monday after the police unit he had been filming was attacked with Mo

- Matt Growcoot

Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

US State Department says freeze will affect citizens of Somalia, Haiti, Iran and Eritrea, among other countries.

- Al Jazeera Staff

U.S. to suspend immigrant visas from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require

- The Associated Press

'I am innocent': Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in first court appearance

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had a lot to say during his first Manhattan federal court appearance.

- Jacob Shamsian,Laura Italiano,Natalie Musumeci

Haiti officials announce plan to oust prime minister, deepening US standoff

Transitional Presidential Council says plans to remove Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime, flouting warnings from US.

- Joseph Stepansky

My nonprofit celebrates birthdays for families who can't afford them. In 14 years, I've never grown tired of seeing their joy.

Paige Chenault Lohoefer shares why she founded The Birthday Party Project. It brings joy, consistency, and celebration to homeless children.

- Lauren Finney Harden

Wyclef Jean reveals his creative super power—and how you can tap into it too

As a child growing up with his grandmother in Haiti, the artist Wyclef Jean developed an early appreciation for the idea that any worthy pursuit requi

- Nicole Gull McElroy

Federal Judges Are Done With The Deference: Courts Call Out Admin’s Immigration ‘Bullshit’ In Increasingly Pointed Terms

Over the past week, two federal judges have issued rulings on immigration cases that aren’t just legally significant—they’re genuinely extraordi

- Mike Masnick

Trumps Monroe-doktrin: Wie antwortet man auf Kanonenbootpolitik?

Im Jahre 1902 war es noch Deutschland, das wegen einseitigen Vorgehens gegen Venezuela als Aggressor galt. Die von Theodore Roosevelt damals angewandt

- Patrick Bahners

A victory for Haitian immigrants, briefly explained

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take

- Cameron Peters

What Teddy Roosevelt has to do with Trump's moves in Venezuela and Greenland

Presidents James Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt helped shape a policy that rationalizes U.S. intervention in Latin America and elsewhere. But Trump has

- Scott Neuman

‘Will act accordingly’: US threatens action against Haitian council

The Trump administration's message comes as Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council faces pressure to hold elections.

- Allison Griner

Scotland to face Ivory Coast at Hill Dickinson

Steve Clarke's Scotland will face Ivory Coast for the first time at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on 31 March as part of their World Cup preparatio

- BBC Sport

US freezes visas for 75 nations

US State Department to halt visa processing for 75 countries citing `public charge` risks.

- News Desk

Feiertag zur Fußball-WM?: Schottland macht blau

Schottlands Regierungschef John Swinney will seinen Landsleuten einen Feiertag schenken. Daran könnte sich Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz ein Beispiel

- Thomas Klemm

Scotland to face Ivory Coast in latest World Cup warm-up

Scotland will play the Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 31.

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Scotland's home World Cup friendlies revealed

Scotland will face Japan and Curacao in their two home friendlies ahead of the World Cup.

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Judge rules against U.S. plan to strip 350,000 Haitians of legal status, notes 'racial animus' of Noem, Trump

A federal judge late Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald T

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The New History of Fighting Slavery

What we learn by tracing rebellions from Africa to the Americas

- Laurent Dubois

Which countries' fans are banned from the 2026 World Cup?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain which countries have been given a travel ban by the United States for the 2026 World Cup.

- Tasnim Chowdhury

The Secret Service code names used by 12 presidents and first ladies — and the stories behind them

President Donald Trump's Secret Service code name is "Mogul," and first lady Melania Trump's is "Muse." Here's what other presidents have been called.

- Talia Lakritz,Ellen Cranley

After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism

President Donald Trump hasn't minced words about the larger message he's trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Madu

- AAMER MADHANI

Neymar extends Santos deal in bid for World Cup spot

Neymar extends his Santos deal until the end of 2026 as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer seeks to earn a World Cup call-up.

- BBC Sport

US opens priority visa appointment system for World Cup

World Cup 2026 ticket holders can now access priority visa appointments for travel to the United States - but doubt remains whether fans from every co

- Jack Skelton

Un voto di sfiducia

“Il 23 gennaio il consiglio presidenziale di transizione haitiano, istituito nel 2024 con il compito di ripristinare la sicurezza ad Haiti e portare

- Internazionale

Ray J Says Doctors Told Him He Has Just Months to Live

Ray J says his health is failing ... and doctors aren't even sure he'll live to see 2027. The rapper took to social media to directly address his fans

- TMZ Staff

US appeals court says Kristi Noem’s decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegal

A three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that found Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem exceeded her

- AP

Scotland confirm Japan and Curacao Hampden friendlies

Scotland announce friendlies against fellow World Cup finalists Japan and Curacao as final home warm-up matches for this summer's tournament in the Am

- BBC Sport

Erste Teilnahme seit 28 Jahren: Schottlands Regierungschef kündigt extra Feiertag wegen Fußball-WM an

Schottische Fußballfans sorgten zuletzt für große Begeisterung. Nach dem ersten WM-Spiel seit 1998 soll es nun einen freien Tag geben, sagt ein ran

- jaeh./dpa

Which countries haven't had a Premier League player?

Our Ask Me Anything team explore which countries have not been represented in the Premier League.

- Tasnim Chowdhury

Haiti operation destroys homes of gang leader ‘Barbecue’, local media reports

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Haitian security forces on Wednesday bombed homes belonging to top gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier, loca

- Internazionale

Rubio says Haiti transitional council must be dissolved by Feb 7

WASHINGTON, Jan 23 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) must be dissolved by Fe

- Internazionale

350,000 Haitians in U.S. "at Risk of Losing Everything" After Trump Revokes Legal TPS Status

An estimated 350,000 Haitian immigrants are set to lose their temporary protected status, or TPS, on February 3, 2026, after President Trump signed an

- webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!)

UN-backed force in Haiti to deploy fully by summer amid political turmoil

By Sarah MorlandJan 22 (Reuters) - A U.N.-backed security force deployed to Haiti to help local police fight off armed gangs that have taken over much

- Internazionale

I peggiori mondiali della storia del calcio

Negli ultimi mesi i tifosi hanno celebrato la storica qualificazione di Capo Verde, Haiti e Curaçao, la “nazione più piccola di sempre” a entrar

- Internazionale

World Cup 2026 Sparks Booking Rush for Underdog Clashes and US Matches, Airbnb Data Shows

Airbnb data shows intense travel demand for US matches in Seattle and Los Angeles, as well as matches for France, Haiti, and others.

- Matador Creators

What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?

As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy

- Dan Roan

Lehren von Louisiana: Als die USA sich ein Gebiet der Größe Grönlands einverleibten

Schon einmal kauften die Vereinigten Staaten ein gewaltiges Territorium. Die Zustimmung der Bewohner war zweitrangig. Auch damals spielte Großmachtpo

- Winand von Petersdorff, Washington

Lehren von Louisiana: Als die USA sich ein Gebiet der Größe Grönlands einverleibten

Schon einmal kauften die Vereinigten Staaten ein gewaltiges Territorium. Die Zustimmung der Bewohner war zweitrangig. Auch damals spielte Großmachtpo

- Winand von Petersdorff, Washington

Stephen Miller Tells ICE They Have Full Immunity as Violence Grows

White House deputy chief of staff and homeland security adviser Stephen Miller delivered an unsettling affirmation to the thousands of federal agents

- Malcolm Ferguson

DHS Picks Fight With Reporter Who Exposed ICE’s Shoddy Hiring

The Department of Homeland Security attempted to discredit a journalist Wednesday and was quickly embarrassed.On Tuesday, Slate published a bombshell

- Hafiz Rashid

CBS Shares Update on Minnesota ICE Shooting—With Huge Red Flag

Need any more proof that CBS News is being transformed into a mouthpiece for Donald Trump’s administration? Look no further than its latest “story

- Edith Olmsted

ICE Agents Reportedly Asking Minnesotans Where the Asians Are

ICE agents are reportedly asking Minnesota residents to tell them where their Asian neighbors live, as Vice President JD Vance’s promise of “door

- Edith Olmsted

Trump, 79, Falls Asleep in Weird Press Conference About Milk

President Trump once again appeared to doze off on camera during a milk legislation signing ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.The president’s eyes wer

- Malcolm Ferguson

Oscar Nominated Doc ‘Armed Only with a Camera’ Tells Story of First American Journalist Killed in Ukraine

A short documentary film about photojournalist Brent Renaud, the first American journalist to be killed in Ukraine, has been nominated for an Academy

- Pesala Bandara

ICE’s Secret Programs to Spy on All of Us Exposed

The brutality Americans are witnessing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement is just the tip of the iceberg: the agency is reportedly running nearl

- Edith Olmsted

Tensions Rise in Minneapolis as ICE Shoots Another Man

ICE has shot another person in Minneapolis, raising tensions in an already inflamed atmosphere. The Department of Homeland Security said that an ICE o

- Hafiz Rashid

DHS Expands Immigration Ban, Ensuring The Only Way An African Can Come To The US Is If We Bring Slavery Back

Ever since Trump took office and turned over immigration enforcement to someone who killed pets more often than she’s experienced moments of joy, th

- Tim Cushing

USA har sendt tre krigsskip til Haiti

Tre amerikanske krigsskip er ankommet kysten nær Haitis hovedstad Port-au-Prince.

- NTB-Ritzau

Judge Won't Let Trump End Temporary Protected Status For Haitians Just Because He Doesn't Like Them

Apparently he has to prove Haiti is safe, first, which ... will be difficult.

- Robyn Pennacchia

USA und Lateinamerika: Amerika und Amerika

Die USA haben in Lateinamerika schon Militärdiktaturen protegiert, aber auch Demokratien unterstützt. Mal zeigte Washington sich als hegemoniale Mac

- Daniel Deckers

Miami’s Haitian Community Braces for Deportations

Edwidge Danticat on the Trump Administration’s plan to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Haiti, which would put hundreds of thousan

- Edwidge Danticat

Tutti pazzi per le divise di Milano-Cortina 2026: da quelle della Mongolia e Haiti ai “fit check” degli atleti su TikTok, sono le Olimpiadi più fashion di sempre

Se è vero che da anni l’abbigliamento tecnico da neve ha smesso di essere solo funzionale per diventare desiderabile, Milano-Cortina 2026 segna un

- Ilaria Mauri

Amerikansk krigsskib er ankommet til Haitis kyst

Det amerikanske krigsskib 'USS Stockdale' og den amerikanske kystvagts to skibe 'USCGC Stone' og 'USCGC Diligence' er taget til Haiti.

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Frederica Wilson Boycotted Trump For Calling Haiti ‘S***hole’ — Now Says It’s ‘Death Sentence’ To Send People There

Frederica Wilson once boycotted Trump's first SOTU over what she called his "racist" remarks about Haiti — now she's pleading with him to save its p

- Derek VanBuskirk

Povestea lui Michelle, o româncă de culoare, care la 9 ani era întrebată la Buzău de alți copii: „De ce ești așa?”, iar acum promovează cu succes România

Michelle este o tânără româncă de culoare, născută în Haiti, care  a devenit cunoscută, la începutul acestui an, după ce a postat un video

- Gruia Dragomir

Sexual Violence Survivors in Haiti Left Without Care

Click to expand Image A woman with her two daughters walks down a street in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 2024. © 2024 Nathalye C

- Human Rights Watch

'None were arrested' - Infantino makes jibe at British football fans

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a jibe at British football fans while defending the upcoming World Cup and its ticket prices.

- Sam Blitz

Vaste opération antigang à Haïti : “Toutes les forces sont sur le terrain”

Les forces de sécurité haïtiennes ont lancé depuis plusieurs jours une vaste offensive dans la région de Port-au-Prince, en grande partie contrô

- Sandrine Morel

How safe is Haiti right now?

How Safe is Haiti Right Now? An Expert Assessment The security situation in Haiti is dire. How safe is Haiti right now? The answer is: extremely unsaf

- Noah Whitman

US judge halts Trump plan to end protections for 350,000 Haitians

By Nate RaymondFeb 2 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 350,000 Hait

- Internazionale

Ray J Says He Won't Live to See 2027 Due to Health Condition, Says Sister Brandy Is Paying His Bills

Ray J says that he won’t live to see 2027. The 45-year-old rapper and TV personality went on a live stream and discussed his health following a rece

- Just Jared

Is Haiti rich in gold?

Is Haiti Rich in Gold? Unveiling the Truth Beneath the Surface The question of whether Haiti is rich in gold is complex, and the simple answer is: whi

- Noah Whitman

Kidnapping survivor prays for captors 'all the time'

An Irish aid worker kidnapped from an orphanage in Haiti last year has said she continues to pray for her captors.

- RTÉ News

Why is Haiti so poor and Dominican Republic not?

Why Is Haiti So Poor and Dominican Republic Not? A Tale of Two Neighbors The stark economic contrast between Haiti and the Dominican Republic boils do

- Noah Whitman

Hundreds pack an Ohio church to back extending protected status for Haitians in the US

The Temporary Protection Status designation for Haiti is set to expire Tuesday.

- Associated Press

This red-state city is bracing for disaster thanks to Trump

Any day now a swarm of armed state police dressed for war could descend on a metropolitan area in south-west Ohio.The small town of Springfield in Cla

- Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal

Brazil, France, Croatia, Colombia to Play Pre-World Cup Friendlies in USA

Brazil will play friendlies against France and Croatia in the U.S. as it prepares for this year’s World Cup.

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Noem can't end protections for Venezuelans in U.S., federal appeals court rules

A federal appeals court said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acted illegally when she ended legal protections giving hundreds of thousands of people from Ve

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DOJ: Haitian Immigrants Carried Out Multi-Million Dollar Food Stamp Fraud Scheme in Boston

A pair of Haitian immigrants is accused of carrying out a multi-million dollar food stamp fraud scheme in Boston, Massachusetts, including defrauding

- John Binder

„Fans, bleibt weg von den USA“ – Ex-Fifa-Chef Blatter mit brisanter Aussage

Die Frage nach einem Boykott der Fußball-WM wird kontrovers diskutiert. Ein Schweizer Experte und ehemaliger Fifa-Funktionär rät Fans eindringlich

- WELT

Links 1/27/2026

Our daily links, including Trump's Minnestota retreat, 'armada' approaches Iran, US-USSR collapse comparison, and what's worrying billionaires?

- Conor Gallagher

Trumps Pläne gestoppt: US-Richterin bewahrt 8400 Migranten vor Abschiebung

Zu Trumps Einwanderungspolitik gehören rigorose Abschiebungen. Dabei sind jedoch oft Personen betroffen, die einen legalen Aufenthaltsstatus haben. I

- n-tv NACHRICHTEN

ICE Is A Paramilitary Force, And Those Don’t End Well

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. As the operations of Immigration and Cu

- Erica De Bruin

State Department Freezes Visa Applications From 75 Countries

The State Department announced Wednesday that it will be freezing visa applications for individuals from 75 countries, starting next week, in what it

- jessica.blake@insidehighered.com

In US ally Thailand, feelings of betrayal after Trump’s visa freeze

Thais who planned to build a life in the US express shock at inclusion on list of blacklisted countries.

- Vijitra Duangdee

Trump says he doesn’t need international law amid aggressive US policies

UN rapporteur tells Al Jazeera she is concerned that the world may be returning to an 'age of imperialism'.

- Ali Harb

Blatter urges FIFA World Cup boycott over Trump administration policies

Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter joins politicians, football experts calling on fans not to travel to US for 2026 World Cup.

- Al Jazeera Staff

How Trump brought the World Cup to America

This year, North America will host the world’s largest sporting event: the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played in 11 cities in the United Stat

- astead.herndon, dustin-desoto

Trump suspends immigrant visas for 75 countries: Who’s affected?

The suspension will take effect on January 21 but does not apply to visitors or short-term visa holders.

- Elizabeth Melimopoulos

Trump has made US militarism worse

US military action has long been shaped by policy and ideology. Now it is shaped by whim.

- Christopher Rhodes

Visa Restrictions for Haitian Officials Empowering Terrorist Gangs in Haiti

The Department of State continues to promote accountability for those who destabilize Haiti and our region.

- John Pike

Toronto's massively expanded BMO Field debuts in a few weeks

Toronto residents are finally about to see what $146 million can do to a stadium. BMO Field has been undergoing a major facelift ahead of the 2026 FI

- Trevor Beggs

Judge blocks DHS from ending deportation protections for 350,000 Haitians

A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 3

- Camilo Montoya-Galvez