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In India, government staff, including teachers, are under immense pressure to update voter lists for millions of people. Despite working long hours with minimal pay, many have died from stress-related causes. The Election Commission has extended the deadline but pay issues persist, and workers fear legal action for taking leave. The situation remains challenging for these essential workers.

Alfredo Díaz, a Venezuelan opposition figure, died in custody, sparking international outrage. Díaz, arrested for questioning the 2024 presidential election, was held in solitary confinement for a year. His death, along with seventeen others since 2014, highlights a worrying trend of political prisoner deaths. The US criticized Maduros regime, increasing military presence and conducting strikes. Tensions escalate as Maduro denies allegations of leading a drug cartel.

Air Transat, a Canadian airline, is facing potential strikes by its pilots, leading to flight cancellations. The pilots union issued a 72-hour strike notice, seeking better pay, benefits, and job security. Ninety-nine percent of pilots voted to authorize a strike, citing managements actions as the last resort. Air Transat, however, claims to have negotiated in good faith and made generous offers. Travelers with Air Transat flights scheduled for this week should check their flight status regularly.

Hundreds of Nigerian schoolchildren freed after mass abduction, highlighting ongoing security challenges and international scrutiny of the governments response.

Rosa Parks lesser-known activism highlighted in newly released photos from 1965 Selma to Montgomery march.

The Big Twelve Conference imposed a $500,000 fine on Iowa State and Kansas State for opting out of their bowl games. Both teams faced coaching transitions, with Matt Campbell leaving Iowa State for Penn State and Chris Klieman retiring from Kansas State. Iowa States players voted against playing due to injuries, while Kansas States athletic director decided it wasnt in their best interest to field a team. This situation underscores the challenges of balancing player well-being, coaching changes, and conference commitments in college football.

Classified video of U.S. military strike on drug boat in Caribbean sparks debate among lawmakers. Senator Tom Cotton sees nothing remarkable in footage, while others find it profoundly shaking. Discussions focus on legality and ethics of strikes targeting drug-smuggling vessels.

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, hints at potentially withdrawing from the presidential race, causing uncertainty in financial markets. He suggests his decision to step down could come at a price, possibly related to a bill pardoning individuals convicted of invading public buildings during protests. His father, Jair Bolsonaro, is currently serving a twenty-seven-year sentence for allegedly plotting a coup. The political landscape in Brazil remains fluid as these developments unfold.