Students across the United States protested in recent weeks against deportation tactics, while in Nigeria, armed assailants killed at least 32 people in multiple villages. Meanwhile, Amazon's Ring ended a deal with a surveillance firm after facing scrutiny, and a Venezuelan deportee is set to return to the U.S. but fears a repeat of his ordeal. These events highlight a range of global issues, from immigration and security to corporate practices and international relations.
In Texas, student protests against the Trump administration's deportation policies continued despite threats from Republican leaders, according to the New York Times. Demonstrations occurred in more than three dozen states, with students walking out of class in places like Utah, Maine, and Maryland. One high school in Washington state held up hand-drawn posters.
In Nigeria, armed assailants on motorbikes attacked three villages in the northwest, killing at least 32 people and burning homes and shops, The Guardian reported. The attacks occurred in Nigeria's Niger state, and residents described the assailants shooting indiscriminately.
Amazon's Ring, the smart doorbell company, canceled a partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance firm, after facing backlash over its privacy practices, according to BBC Business. The deal would have allowed agencies working with Flock to access Ring video footage for investigations. The decision came days after a Ring advertisement sparked criticism.
A US federal judge ordered that some Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration to a notorious prison in El Salvador be allowed to return to the United States to fight their cases, The Guardian reported. Luis Muñoz Pinto, one of the deportees, expressed both hope and fear about returning, stating, "I'm not over that nightmare yet."
In Cuba, diplomats are preparing for potential changes as the country faces economic challenges. According to The Guardian, ambassadors are expressing frustration with the U.S.'s attempts to unseat Cuba's government while simultaneously drawing up plans.
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