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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, set to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, has been under a travel ban and in hiding for over a year. Despite this, shes expected to attend the ceremony, with King Harald and Queen Sonja, along with Latin American leaders, in attendance. Machado, who dedicated her prize to former President Trump, is seen as a symbol of democracy in Venezuela, where she was barred from running in the presidential election last year.

Tensions rise in the Caribbean as the US deploys a massive naval armada, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, near Venezuela. The US has conducted twenty-two strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats, resulting in eighty-seven deaths. Legal questions arise over the targeting of individuals in the water, with some suggesting the true motivation is Venezuelas vast oil reserves. President Trump is reportedly considering extending strikes onto Venezuelan territory, escalating the situation.

Tragic shooting at Kentucky State University leaves one dead, one critically injured; suspect arrested, victims identified as students; university spokesperson confirms suspect not a student; investigation ongoing.

Hybrid warfare incidents across Europe escalate concerns of wider conflict, with UK military leaders warning of potential war with Russia. Putins statement underscores the possibility of a conflict between Russia and NATO, including the UK. The UKs current forces may struggle in a prolonged conflict, contrasting with Russias ability to mass-produce military hardware. Some European countries explore voluntary military service, while the UK faces resistance to such proposals. Defense spending remains a contention, with the UK aiming for 2.5% of GDP by 2027, while Russia spends nearly 7%. The UKs deployable strength is estimated at around 54,000, potentially overwhelmed in a major conflict. The possibility of Russia targeting NATO countries remains a serious concern.

In Sierra Leone, two teenage boys, Mohamed Bangura and Yayah Jenneh, tragically died in a gold mine collapse, marking the third fatal accident in four years. The boys, seeking to support their families, joined a growing number of children skipping school for dangerous mining work. Despite government commitment to education, immediate survival often outweighs policy, leaving children and adults alike in a desperate struggle for income.

In a heartwarming yet heartbreaking story, Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey, a couple from central India, faced relentless online trolling after their wedding photos went viral. The couple, who had been together for eleven years, was targeted for Rishabhs darker skin tone and Sonalis perceived motives for marrying him. Despite the negativity, the couple has used their platform to challenge colorism and societal judgments, emphasizing that true happiness comes from within their relationship, not from external opinions or skin color.

In a recent development, a portion of the video from Luigi Mangiones arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonalds a year ago was released. This footage is part of a legal battle where Mangiones attorneys aim to exclude evidence from his arrest. They argue that Mangione, accused of murdering a healthcare executive, was not properly informed of his rights and his belongings were searched without a warrant. The video shows officers asking Mangione, who identified himself as Mark Rosario, to provide identification. The outcome of ongoing hearings could significantly impact the prosecutions case.

Russia sends 35-tonne humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka post-Cyclone Ditwah, with supplies expected to arrive on Wednesday, contributing to the international response to the crisis.