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ICE nabs Hanover Park officer
Radule Bojovic (Facebook photo) A Hanover Park police officer overstayed his visa by more than a decade, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Radule Bojovic cost taxpayers $205,707 in 2025, according to DHS officials, who did not...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History
Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

The Application of the EES System led to longer Detentions at EU Borders
The introduction of the new Entry/Exit system (EES) at the external borders of the European Union in the past seven days has caused noticeable crowds, especially at the crossings to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where longer delays of passengers have...

Will Putin-Trump Meeting In Hungary Succeed, Or Will Russian Prez Face Arrest?
With peace talks in Alaska falling through, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are now eyeing Hungary as the venue for renewed discussions on ending the Ukraine conflict. However, it's the choice of location that has...

How to watch Sunderland vs Wolves: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news
Sunderland welcome Wolves to the Stadium of Light this Saturday in the Premier League, aiming to heap more pressure on under-fire head coach Vítor Pereira. What an opening eight games it has been for Sunderland. While a favourable fixture list has...

Visa-free countries for UAE passport holders increased in 2025 – Updated list
DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has jumped three places to secure 8th spot in latest Henley Passport Index 2025. In previous year, the Emirati passport stood at 11th place with visa free access to 183 countries. However, the list...

Bolivia concludes its first gold futures sale
Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 03:28 UTC With these funds, “we service the foreign debt and contribute to the provision of fuel,” Rojas explained Bolivia's Central Bank (BCB) successfully concluded its first gold futures sale, a transaction...

Exhibition preview | Illinois State at Illinois; 2 p.m., Sunday
Lineups Illinois Starters P Name Yr. Ht. PPG Hometown G Kylan Boswell Sr. 6-2 12.3 Champaign G Keaton Wagler Fr. 6-6 18.5 Shawnee, Kan. F Ben Humrichous Gr. 6-9 7.6 Tipton, Ind. F David Mirkovic Fr. 6-9 8.6 Niksic, Montenegro C Zvonimir Ivisic Jr....

The joy of qualifying belongs to the few, not the powerful
The announcement will come as a bit of a shock in Torshavn. These have been a heady few days in the Faroe Islands. On Thursday, the archipelago’s national team thrashed Montenegro in World Cup qualifying. On Sunday, a late goal from Martin...

Can Putin reach Hungary to meet Trump without being arrested or shot down?
With the talks in Alaska coming a cropper, Hungary has been selected as the next destination by US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible end to the Ukraine conflict. However, it is the choice of...

BiH The Only One Blocking Freedom Of Movement Of Citizens In The Balkans
The delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is traveling next week to the Berlin Process summit in London with an uncomfortable label, as it is the only country in the region that has not yet enabled the free movement of citizens in the Western...

Putin’s Budapest Visit: Complex Flight Route Amid EU Sanctions and Diplomatic Challenges
Putin’s visit to Budapest demonstrates that geopolitical isolation is increasingly impacting the logistics of diplomacy. According to open sources, the Russian president’s aircraft is likely to be accompanied by Turkish and Russian fighters, and...

The Catamaran Spa Unveils San Diego’s Only Beachfront Spa Experience
Perched along the shores of Mission Bay, The Catamaran Spa invites guests to experience San Diego’s only beachfront spa, where the rhythm of the ocean sets the tone for renewal and relaxation. Surrounded by swaying palms, koi ponds, and the gentle...

From family allowances to cuts in support: The topics that marked the week
The family allowance amounts are set to increase next year, following the inflation rate, as outlined in the State Budget proposal for 2026 (OE2026), which includes an expanded budget for this support. “Regarding the family allowance, the increase...

Today’s news: Cigarette butts? 108 fines; Easy to reunite families of ‘golden visa’
Good morning! It’s time to turn our attention to the front pages of today’s national newspapers for Saturday, October 18. We begin with the Jornal de Notícias, which reports that there were “only 108 fines in two years for throwing cigarette butts...

Car and vehicle prices across Europe: How much is it in your country?
Comparing car prices across Europe is a complex challenge. Focusing on one or a few specific models might seem like a reasonable approach, but it can be misleading. Such comparisons fail to capture the broader market situation within each country,...

More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents
This story was originally published by ProPublica. When the Supreme Court recently allowed immigration agents in the Los Angeles area to take race into consideration during sweeps, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that citizens shouldn’t be concerned....

Trump Asks Supreme Court To Let Him Mobilize National Guard Troops In Chicago Area
This is part of our series of daily recaps of ICE activity in the Chicago region. Have a tip we should check out? Email newsroom@blockclubchi.org. CHICAGO — President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court Friday to allow the mobilization of...


Air Serbia Resumes Direct Flights Between Belgrade and Toronto After 30 Years
After more than three decades, Air Serbia is resuming direct flights between Belgrade and Toronto, expanding its North American network and providing faster, more convenient connections for passengers and the Serbian diaspora. The service,...