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Trump: US to 'soon' take action against Venezuela 'by land' US President Donald Trump has said operations "by land" to stop alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers would start "very soon" amid simmering tensions between Washington and Caracas. Trump pausing migration from 'third world countries' The US president announced he would "permanently pause migration from all third world countries". His comments come after the shooting of National Guard troops by an Afghan man. National Guard member shot in Washington DC has died — Trump One of the two National Guard members shot near the White House in the US capital has died, while the other is fighting for his life, Donald Trump has said. The FBI has opened a terrorism probe into the shooting. British government welcomes sharp dip in net migration The Labour government celebrated a second consecutive year of declining long-term migration to the UK, as it faces mounting pressure on the issue from the populist, right-wing Reform UK party. Sudan: Could international pressure bring about a ceasefire? Despite the rejection of a US-promoted ceasefire, international pressure could be the chance for a halt in fighting and increased access to humanitarian aid. But are the warring parties ready to lay down their weapons? Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians, surrender disputed The Israeli army and police were reviewing an incident in the occupied West Bank that the Palestinian Authority calls a "war crime." France plans to revive voluntary military service in 2026 France is paving the way for the return of voluntary military service for 18- and 19-year-olds. This decision follows an uproar over a general's warning that France must be prepared to "lose its children." Turkey: German family's deadly poisoning spurs investigation Investigators in Istanbul have issued a forensic report into the recent deaths of a German family. The case has brought to light a series of similar incidents, prompting calls for justice and tighter safety controls. Guinea-Bissau junta names interim leader after coup The army said General Horta Nta Na Man was sworn in as interim president, a day after soldiers toppled the president and halted vote counting. The opposition candidate alleges a presidential plot to thwart his victory. Czech president rejects 'Hitler salute' nominee for minister President Petr Pavel has rejected a controversial candidate for the post of environment minister. Filip Turek of the far-right Motorists party faces numerous allegations over racist, sexist and homophobic Facebook posts. Coup in Guinea-Bissau: Who is toppling whom, how and why? On Wednesday, a group of soldiers seized power by force in Guinea-Bissau. The parliamentary and presidential elections held on Sunday were suspended before the results could even be announced. But who's behind the coup? India's new data law enables surveillance, critics warn India's new data protection law promises privacy safeguards, but critics warn it expands government power, curtails right-to-information access, and threatens press freedom. Guinea-Bissau military deposes President Embalo after vote Military officers say they have deposed the president and suspended the election process, closing the borders and imposing a curfew. First round general election results had been expected imminently.