Trump pardons former governor jailed for corruption
Democrat Blagojevich was removed from his governor’s post in 2009 and later convicted of essentially selling the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama when he won the US presidency in 2008.
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Venezuela sends planes to fetch irregular migrants from US
The planes were sent after Maduro — keen for an end to crippling US sanctions — agreed with a visiting envoy of US President Donald Trump on January 31 to accept the return of deported migrants.
Google changes name of Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ for US users
Google said the change aligns with its policy of following official US government geographic designations through the Geographic Names Information System.
UK’s Starmer Urges World Leaders to Test for HIV
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimates 4,700 people are living with undiagnosed HIV in England, with increased testing a key part of the strategy to find them.
Nokia names Intel’s AI head to replace CEO
Lundmark, who has served as Nokia’s CEO since 2020, will leave his position on March 31 and Hotard will take over the next day, the company said in a statement.
Thousands Flee Sudan Village After Attack Blamed on RSF
An estimated “8,000 households were displaced from Saloma village and the surrounding area” south of state capital El-Fasher on Friday and Saturday, said the UN’s International Organization for Migration.
Trump Tells US Treasury to Stop Minting new Pennies
The so-called Department of Government Efficiency — a cost-cutting initiative led by billionaire Elon Musk that has helped slash federal spending — highlighted the cost of producing pennies in a post on X in January.
Namibian independence leader Sam Nujoma dies aged 95
Nujoma won the first democratic election in 1990 and over his three terms presided over a period of relative economic prosperity and political stability.
Putin Hails Russia’s Strong 2024 Economic Growth
Moscow’s massive ramp-up in outlays on soldiers and weapons has helped it defy predictions of a deep recession after it launched its military campaign in February 2022.
Flight Carrying 10 Reported Missing in Alaska
The Bering Air Caravan with nine passengers and one pilot on board was reported overdue Thursday on a flight from Unalakleet to Nome at 4:00 pm Alaska Standard Time (0100 GMT), Alaska state police said.
