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Angered over EU migrant rules, Poland and Hungary veto a summit statement in a gesture of protest

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — Angered at being outvoted on a European Union migration agreement, Hungary and Poland vetoed Friday a statement by the bloc’s leaders on priorities for limiting the arrival of people into Europe without authorization. The move — at the end of a two-day summit — was mostly a symbolic gesture of protest and though it torpedoed the joint statement, it had no direct impact on the EU’s migration policies. However, it was an embarrassing public display of disunity at a time when attitudes have hardened as the entry of tens of thousands of people each year has fueled far-right sentiment at the ballot box in the 27-nation bloc.European Council President Charles Michel, who chaired the summit, issued his own statement, which unlike the joint communique did not require full endorsement by the member countries.Poland and Hungary “considered that they were not in a position to validate the conclusions” of the summit, Michel said. The two, he noted, insist that “relocation and re...

La Corte Suprema bloquea el programa de condonación de préstamos estudiantiles de Biden

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

(CNN) — La Corte Suprema bloqueó el plan de condonación de préstamos estudiantiles de la administración Biden este viernes, invalidando un programa destinado a entregar hasta US$ 20.000 de alivio a millones de prestatarios que luchan con deudas pendientes.Noticia en desarrollo.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Rusia invita al embajador de Colombia a hablar sobre los ciudadanos colombianos heridos en la ciudad ucraniana de Kramatorsk por un misil ruso

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

(CNN) — El embajador de Colombia en Rusia, Héctor Arenas Neira, fue invitado este viernes a una reunión en la Cancillería de rusa para analizar las circunstancias del ataque en Kramatorsk, Ucrania, donde resultaron heridos tres ciudadanos colombianos, según un comunicado difundido por la cancillería rusa.“El objetivo legítimo de los militares rusos era un puesto de despliegue temporal de comandantes de la 56ª Brigada de Infantería Motorizada de las Fuerzas Armadas de Ucrania. En el momento del ataque, los ciudadanos colombianos se encontraban en un restaurante ubicado en el mismo edificio. Según la información disponible, eran conscientes de estar cerca de la línea de fuego en la zona de la operación militar especial y de los riesgos asociados con ello. Deseamos a los ciudadanos colombianos que se recuperen pronto y regresen a un lugar seguro”, dice el comunicado.“Llamamos la atención del Embajador sobre la necesidad de recomendar a los ciudadanos colombianos que se abstengan ...

Pedestrian killed in crash on I-76 in Brighton

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Brighton said there was a deadly crash involving a pedestrian Friday morning.According to a tweet from Brighton Police Department, there was a crash between a motorist and a pedestrian on Interstate 76.It happened near the E-470 ramp on Eastbound I-76 Friday morning.One lane was closed to traffic for police to investigate, the department said.Police advised alternate routes for anyone who might be commuting Friday morning.

Police apprehend suspected car thief after perimeter established in Miami Gardens

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

There was a large police presence in Miami Gardens after a victim said a man stole his vehicle and crashed it before fleeing on foot. Miami Gardens Police and Opa-locka Police responded to the area of Northwest 167th Street and Northwest 32nd Avenue, Friday. A perimeter was set up in the area as officers worked to apprehend the reported car thief. The reported Nissan crashed through a fence with the suspect bailing out of the car seconds after. New video obtained by 7News showed police hot on the suspect’s trail as they held him at gunpoint in a backyard and commanded him to get on the ground before taking him down and into custody.7News spoke with a woman at the scene who saw it all happen, as well as another man who said he was the victim of the car theft.“I just heard that somebody stole a car, and the car was parked here and he got hidden,” said Ruth, a witness. “People like that, we gotta take them off the street,” said Ivan, the victim. “If ...

French firefighter sets 2 Guinness World Records with incredible fire stunt

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

French firefighter Jonathan Vero has shattered records and captivated audiences worldwide by becoming a human torch. Vero’s extraordinary feat earned him not just one, but two Guinness World Records in a single run as he redefined the limits of human endurance. Vero showcased his incredible abilities by accomplishing the fastest full-body burn without oxygen, completing a blistering 100-meter sprint in a mere 17 seconds. https://twitter.com/GWR/status/1674355959358160897?s=20This remarkable achievement left spectators in awe as he emerged unscathed from the flames, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his craft.But Vero didn’t stop there. He went on to achieve yet another milestone by setting the Guinness World Record for the longest distance covered during a full body burn without oxygen. Astonishingly, he covered an awe-inspiring 272.25 meters, further solidifying his position as an unrivaled master of his trade.While this may be the first time Vero has garnere...

4 hospitalized in 3-car crash on Turnpike in Hollywood

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

Four people were hospitalized following a three-car crash on the Turnpike.The incident happened between the Hollywood Boulevard and Griffin Road exits, near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Friday afternoon.7Skyforce hovered over the scene as rescue crews assisted an injured victim. Two cars and a white pickup truck were involved in the crash.Due to the crash, two of the three southbound lanes of the Turnpike have been blocked. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Illinois dog sets world record for longest tongue

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois (The Pantagraph) — It’s official: Rocky the boxer has brought the glory of a Guinness World Record to the Twin Cities.The 9-year-old boxer, who belongs to Brad and Crystal Williams of Normal, earned the title of “longest tongue on a living dog” based on the results of measurements completed before a teeth cleaning on June 15 at Kruger Animal Hospital in Bloomington. Journalists from The Pantagraph also observed the process.The most recent record holder, Zoey Williams of Metairie, Louisiana, earned the title with a 5-inch tongue. While Rocky’s number came in higher earlier this month, the record could not be considered official until verified by Guinness.On Monday, the world records website displayed a photo of Rocky — tongue lolling haphazardly, eyes bright with excitement — and his stats: 5.46 inches, or 13.883 centimeters.“It’s pretty exciting, and he’s just a great dog,” Crystal Williams said Monday, reacting to the ...

Meloni’s migration mediation can’t save EU summit talks

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

In the end, they failed. Giorgia Meloni couldn’t pull it off this time.EU leaders on Friday walked away from their summit in Brussels without releasing a joint statement on migration. Hungary and Poland, who had launched an 11th-hour attack on the already-agreed position on migration, would not relent in their opposition. In a sign of the times, Italy’s leader Giorgia Meloni tried to strike a deal with the two leaders on the sidelines of the summit. But it was not enough to unblock the impasse.“I am never disappointed by those who defend their national interests,” Meloni said as she left, papering over a potential rift with her right-wing allies. The dispute was mostly symbolic. The end–of-summit text itself would have had almost no real impact on what was truly angering Hungary and Poland: A fresh deal to overhaul how Europe welcomes and relocates migrants. But the failure of the European Council to finalize a joint statement sent a strong signal about the rising emo...

French government gears up for another night of violence, armored vehicles deployed

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:47:17 GMT

PARIS — The French government is scrambling to find a way to curb the violence that has rocked the country for three nights in a row after a teenager was shot dead by police during a traffic stop.Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said armored vehicles and extra police forces would be deployed in an attempt to curtail riots Friday, as authorities geared up for another night of violent outbursts. Several suburban cities around Paris have brought in night-time curfews through to Monday. Many school events that were scheduled to take place over the weekend, a week away from the summer break, have been cancelled. Buses and trams will stop circulating after 9 p.m. throughout France.President Emmanuel Macron chaired a government crisis meeting Friday, the second one this week, and vowed to deploy “additional means” to help deal with the situation.There has been unrest across France after a 17-year-old was killed by police in a Paris suburb, with protesters targeting public buildin...