Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.15.25
Good Tuesday morning. Ballard Partners is announcing the addition of four lobbyists to its Washington, D.C. office: Thomas Boodry, Grace Colvin, Alison Anway, and Scott Wagner. This significant expansion of talent is complemented by the firm’s...

Trump is throwing a wrench in group travel this summer
One of my best friends keeps joking that if he comes to the United States he's going to be killed. It's a joke in that he knows he's not actually going to die. But it's also a little serious in the sense that he's worried about coming into the...

Detained immigrants at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ say there are worms in food and wastewater on the floor
MIAMI (AP) — At the brand new Everglades immigration detention center that officials have dubbed “ Alligator Alcatraz‚” people held there say worms turn up in the food. Toilets don’t flush, flooding floors with fecal waste, and mosquitoes and...

Eric Adams' Takedown of Zohran Mamdani Is About As Brutal As It Gets
New York Mayor Eric Adams didn’t hold back when discussing mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. During an interview on “The Krause Report,” Adams gave a blistering critique of Mamdani’s policies and rhetoric — especially related to the rise of...

Florida tourist hotspot nearly becomes sanctuary city before leaders reverse ICE policy
Key West city commissioners voted to reinstate local law enforcement's 287(g) agreement with federal immigration officials after voiding the decision at an emergency meeting in Key West, Florida on Jul. 8, 2025. (Credit: City of Key West) NEWYou...

All-Star Game By The Numbers Reveals Balance Between Leagues
The 95th All-Star Game will be played in Atlanta's Truist Park Tuesday. (Photo by Kevin C. ... More Cox/Getty Images)Getty Images When the 95th All-Star Game is played at Atlanta’s Truist Park Tuesday night, the game is virtually certain to...

How Trump officials botched a deal to get Americans out of Venezuelan prisons in exchange for deported migrants
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

False anti-imperialism and the class struggle in Venezuela
An interesting debate has opened up in LINKS, International Journal of Socialist Renewal regarding the character of the Venezuelan government and the position organisations and intellectuals belonging to the popular and left camp should adopt...

What you need to know about Trump’s travel ban
Donald Trump has banned people from 12 countries entering the US, in a move he said protects against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats. Some countries are subject to a full travel ban, while others are under a partial ban - with the...

Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement You can read this exclusive content thanks to the FALATH & PARTNERS law firm, which assists American people with Slovak roots in obtaining Slovak citizenship...

Pezeshkian congratulates Venezuela on Independence Day
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the people of Venezuela on the anniversary of the country’s independence, praising the Latin American nation's legacy of resistance and...
Sophisticated South American Crime Tourists Hit with Charges for Jewelry Heists
Sophisticated South American Crime Tourists Hit with Charges for Jewelry Heists originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Crime tourists from South America are now charged with coming to Los Angeles to target mom-and-pop jewelry stores Courtesy Glendale...

Is Trump’s Immigration Policy Quietly Killing U.S. Tourism?
Get the latest news! Stay Informed Stay Connected: Subscribe to receive news daily. (WIB) – I recently returned from Barbados, landing at Miami International Airport during what should have been a peak evening hour, but something was missing:...

Venezuela and Algeria Deepen Strategic Partnership with Fifth Joint Commission in Algiers
Fifth Venezuela-Algeria joint commission advances strategic bilateral cooperation. Photo: MPPRE. July 2, 2025 Hour: 4:18 pm Venezuela and Algeria have taken a decisive step to reinforce their historic alliance, launching the Fifth Joint Commission...

Venezuelan migrant, 24, denies posing as teenage boy to go back to school
By BRITTANY CHAIN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 23:05 EDT, 1 July 2025 | Updated: 23:09 EDT, 1 July 2025 A 24-year-old Venezuelan migrant accused of posing as a schoolboy has pleaded not guilty to fraud and firearm charges. Anthony Emmanuel...

World snacks worth travelling for
Forget the multiple-course meals—sometimes, the real magic of travel is in a pocket-sized snack. From Japan’s iconic mochi to West Africa’s addictive chin chin, here are ten snacks that are worth crossing borders for. Pastel de Nata – Portugal...

Venezuela Condemns Trump’s New Memo Targeting Cuba
The sign reads, “Down with the blockade.” X/ @GabyDeCuba1994 July 1, 2025 Hour: 11:20 am On Tuesday, Venezuela categorically rejected a a new National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which seeks to...

Venezuela: Friends of Cuba decry memorandum that intensifies blockade
The solidarity organization stated in a statement that the decree not only seeks to economically suffocate the Cuban people, but also “aims at destabilizing a social system that has been an example of resistance, dignity, and solidarity for the...

Belarus to strengthen ties with Venezuela
According to Lukashenko, Belarus highly values the strong relations of priority cooperation and mutual assistance between the two countries. “I am convinced that we will continue to do our utmost to strengthen these ties through the successful...

Iran fans on 2026 World Cup travel ban
“It’s offensive for any football fan to be prevented from participating in the World Cup, not just Iranians,” Ali Rezaei of Tehran’s Borna news agency says. In March, the national team became the second to qualify for the 2026 World Cup that will...