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Venezuela’s ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife will go on trial in the United States in June 2027, a court ruled Wednesday, after the US military captured them in a stunning nighttime raid in January. The former leader, 63, and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for more than seven months after pleading not guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. American commandos snatched the pair from their compound in Caracas on January 3. The lightning operation combined naval, air and ground forces, deposing the strongman who had led Venezuela since 2013. During a…

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Pacific time. The New York Times A minor, 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Nevada on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The temblor happened at 10:20 a.m. Pacific time about 10 miles northeast of Yerington, Nev., data from the agency shows.As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldThe US has signed an agreement to help Saudi Arabia develop a civilian nuclear programme, in an arrangement long sought by Riyadh.The Department of Energy said on Wednesday the two countries had signed “a peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement” that would “lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multibillion-dollar partnership”, provide “great access for American companies” and help to fulfil President Donald Trump’s “nuclear renaissance” for America.The announcement comes as the US nears the end of its fifth month of war…

Less than a week before Meta’s lawyers were set to return to a Los Angeles courtroom, the plaintiff accusing the platform of inflicting harm dropped the case. Brought by 15-year-old Florida plaintiff going by initials R.K.C., the case was set to be the second in a set of bellwether trials meant to test legal arguments that social media giants allegedly broke the law by creating features that hooked and harmed teens.TikTok, Snap, and YouTube previously settled claims brought by R.K.C. for undisclosed amounts. “In light of the overall successful result of the litigation and his concerns about enduring a grueling…

Andy Burnham is immersed in a deepening political row after ordering a review of plans for the early release of thousands of killers, rapists and sex offenders from prison in September.After the family of PC Andrew Harper expressed outrage that his killers may be eligible for release, the prime minister responded by pledging to make sure that “everything has been looked at again” before a fresh tranche of about 6,000 offenders were freed on tags.But soon after Burnham’s comments, prison reform groups, government officials and politicians warned that abandoning measures to ease jail overcrowding could lead to the criminal justice…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and a development partner, the Hope Behind Bars, on Wednesday, facilitated the release of eight inmates from the Suleja correctional facility in Niger State commemoration of the International Nelson Mandela Day. The eight inmates were released from the prison in Suleja, which borders the federal capital, Abuja, after the NHRC and Hope Behind Bars offset the fines imposed on them by courts. The Executive Secretary of NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, said the action remained a powerful tribute to former South African President Nelson Mandela who was in prison for 27 years during the struggle against…

TAMPA, Florida — Florida coach Jon Sumrall arrives at the school amid the program sputtering through four losing seasons in the last five years.While Sumrall has delivered a jolt of optimism and energy in his first offseason, perhaps the biggest decision of his tenure looms in the upcoming camp: Who will be the Gators’ starting quarterback?The camp battle will be between Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo and second-year Gator Tramell Jones Jr.Sumrall said whoever wins will be surrounded by talent and can play within themselves and accentuate the Gators’ skill position players.”None of them need to be Tim Tebow,” Sumrall…

In an interview with the BBC, Sharon Osbourne said she wanted fans to remember her husband by playing his music “really loud”.Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi has also paid tribute on social media, saying: “Well, it’s now a year since Ozzy’s passing and I still can’t believe that he’s not with us.”I watch him on YouTube and it feels like he’s still here with us. We always stayed in touch, almost every week or so and we’d usually talk about our ailments and then about what we’d been doing that particular week.”The fans have been absolutely brilliant and the love…

By Joshua Olomu Ongoing discussions about the legal framework surrounding data protection in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital economy have gained substantial momentum. Stakeholders emphasise the need to establish robust data protection laws to cultivate digital trust, a cornerstone for unlocking the nation’s potential in digital identity and the broader digital economy.  This focus culminated in the enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) 2023, which establishes a formal legal framework for safeguarding personal data, ensuring accountability, and promoting citizens’ digital rights. This groundbreaking legislation replaces previous regulations, addresses long-standing legal gaps, and establishes the Nigeria Data Protection Commission…

Tehran’s chief negotiator says if Iran’s ‘security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe’.Iran has threatened to launch more attacks across the Gulf region if strikes by the United States military do not stop, warning that “no infrastructure will be safe” unless its own security is guaranteed.Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf delivered the message in a post on X Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump threatened to attack more Iranian power plants and bridges.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“In a region where we do not sell oil, no one will sell oil,” Ghalibaf said. “If our…