A Lauderhill police officer faces felony charges after investigators said he used a dead man’s identity while taking over and renovating his home. Reports differ on whether the officer was released on bond and whether his administrative leave is paid.
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French authorities banned demonstrations in parts of several cities after weekend violence. Macron blamed far-left groups and said approved union marches could be offered alternative routes.
France has reported the first known human Shamonda virus infection in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in October. Authorities say there is no identified risk to the general public while they investigate how the patient became infected.
Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least one person and injured 22 as Washington pressed Moscow to resume talks with Ukraine. Russia said it was willing in principle, but questioned Ukrainian and European proposals.
Vice President JD Vance rebuked Republicans who criticized a Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother. The ad omits the circumstances of their estrangement, drawing objections from Acton’s brother and members of both parties.
Bukele says El Salvador has launched an operation to find four aviation technicians missing after gangs attacked their vehicle in Haiti. Haiti’s government says their release is an absolute priority.
North Korea says it will resume loudspeaker broadcasts along its border with South Korea amid a dispute over fortifications, warning shots and land mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers. Seoul is urging talks to prevent a military clash.
Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton traded attacks over Trump administration policies and questions about their pasts in their final Kansas Senate debate. Polling suggests a tight race in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator in nearly a century.