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The Biggest Whodunnit of the Century

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

On September 26, 2022, at approximately 2:03 a.m. local time in the Baltic Sea off the southeast coast of the Danish island of Bornholm, the Nord Stream 2 underwater pipeline was rocked by two blasts. Those explosions, followed by a series of other targeted detonations on the older Nord Stream 1 pipelines some 17 hours later, were swiftly assessed to be the result of deliberate sabotage. The explosions off the Swedish and Danish coasts set off an international mystery with unimaginably high stakes. There are a variety of international players, including powerful nation states, who would have had the motive, capability, and opportunity to conduct such an operation.This week on Intercepted, investigative journalist and author James Bamford takes us on a tour of what he calls “the biggest Whodunnit of the century.” Bamford is one of the most respected experts on U.S. intelligence operations and covert action. He is the author of several best-selling books, including “The Puzzle Palac...

El Tribunal de Apelación de de París confirma el veredicto de culpabilidad contra el expresidente Nicolas Sarkozy en caso de corrupción

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

(CNN) — El expresidente de Francia, Nicolas Sarkozy, perdió su recurso contra una condena de 2021 por corrupción y tráfico de influencias ante el Tribunal de Apelaciones de París.El tribunal confirmó su condena inicial a tres años de prisión, con dos de ellos en suspenso, y dijo que puede llevar una pulsera electrónica en arresto domiciliario durante el tercero.“Nicolas Sarkozy es inocente”, declaró su abogada, Jacqueline Laffont, a la cadena BFMTV, afiliada de CNN, a la salida del tribunal. “La decisión es asombrosa e injusta”, añadió.Laffont afirmó que Sarkozy “llegará hasta el final de este proceso judicial” y presentará un recurso ante el Tribunal de Casación”, el Tribunal Supremo francés, último paso legal antes de que se ejecute su sentencia. Sarkozy fue condenado por primera vez en marzo de 2021 por intentar obtener ilegalmente en 2014 información de un alto magistrado sobre una investigación en curso sobre las finanzas de su ca...

Por qué los técnicos argentinos de fútbol dominan en la conducción de las selecciones sudamericanas

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

(CNN Español) — “La cucaracha es antediluviana y superó todo. El futbolista y el técnico argentino son iguales, se adaptan y superan todas las adversidades, por eso son tan requeridos”, reflexionó en alguna ocasión Roberto “El Mariscal” Perfumo, exdefensor de la selección argentina.Este miércoles, cuando la Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol presente a Marcelo Bielsa como su nuevo director técnico, la observación cobrará sentido nuevamente, dado que los técnicos argentinos que habrán pasado a dirigir selecciones sudamericanas serán siete, sobre un total de 10 que engloba la Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (Conmebol).A saber: Lionel Scaloni (Argentina), Gustavo Costas (Bolivia), Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Paraguay), Eduardo Berizzo (Chile), Fernando Batista (Venezuela) y Néstor Lorenzo (Colombia), además de Bielsa.Aparte de la nacionalidad, a estos técnicos los une el fútbol ofensivo que practican y el legado que asimilaron del fútbol de su país, aunque despliegan ...

Miami Police investigating shooting in Little Havana community leaving 1 dead, 1 hospitalized; gunman at large

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

One person is dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting in Little Havana has left police officers scrambling for answers as the shooter remains at large.Around 9 p.m. Tuesday, Miami Police officers responded to the area of Southwest 28th Street and 13th Street after shots were fired. When units arrived, they found two men who appeared to suffer gunshot wounds.On Wednesday morning, the neighborhood remained an active scene as K-9 units searched for evidence, such as bullet casings, and Crime Scene Investigation vans were also in the vicinity collecting data.According to Miami PD, the men, who appeared to be in their mid-20s, were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital. One of the victims died while he was in the hospital; the other man remained in critical condition.Police have not given a description of the shooter. More information will be available as authorities continue to gather more details of the incident.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this de...

Sweltering, Sizzling Sunshine this Wednesday

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

If you thought Tuesday was hot in South Florida, the heat will be turned up another notch this Wednesday courtesy of a shift in our wind direction. Winds were light and variable, generally out of the east yesterday but have now shifted out of the southwest today.This land breeze with cause temperatures to heat up quickly, rising up and into the low to mid 90s across most of mainland South Florida. Highs will be a touch lower into the upper 80s to low 90s across the Florida Keys. Miami will come close to tying the daily record high temperature for this date.Given some more moisture in place, especially across northern areas, along with a westerly wind, that will pin the sea breeze close to the east coast, favoring the metro areas for thunderstorms this afternoon. This rain activity will be fairly isolated with rain chances at a 30% chance this afternoon.The weather setup will remain fairly similar on Thursday and Friday as well with a more southerly wind on Thursday, then a westerly ...

Brigitte Macron’s relative assaulted in apparent politically motivated attack

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

PARIS — The great-nephew of France’s first lady Brigitte Macron was beaten up in what appears to have been a politically motivated attack, sparking widespread condemnation in the country.30-year-old Jean-Baptiste Trogneux was assaulted by anti-government protesters outside the family’s famed chocolate shop in the northern city of Amiens on Monday evening. Three individuals and a minor are expected to be presented to judges on Wednesday over the attack that left Trogneux with injuries to the head, arms and legs.French President Emmanuel Macron called the assault “unacceptable” and said that “violence has no place in democracy … in any form.” In a rare statement, his wife Brigitte expressed solidarity with her family and condemned the “cowardice, stupidity and violence” of the attack. “I have on several occasions denounced this kind of violence that can only lead to the worst,” she added.The incident took place shortly after Macron gave an interview on French t...

Post-pubescent, angsty, opinionated — and ready to vote in Belgium

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

MECHELEN, Belgium — Meet Europe’s newest electorate, aged 16 to 18.On a recent rainy day in the Belgian city of Mechelen, north of Brussels, a gaggle of teens gathered in a history classroom not to learn about the Flemish Renaissance or French Revolution — but to become the first Belgians under 18 to register to vote in next year’s European Parliament election.“We are affected, so why wouldn’t we be able to vote?” reasoned 17-year-old Selle Haemhouts. “Politicians really need to listen to what young people say.”Last year, Belgium became the third country in the European Union to lower the voting age to 16 for the European elections. The result is a wave of Gen Z voters that is poised to break over the country — or at least try to land with a splash.Soaring participation by young people drove voter turnout in the 2019 European election, a Eurobarometer survey found. Similarly, the youth vote helped rock last year’s midterm vote in the United States.With the addition of 16- to 17-year...

2024 EU elections will take place June 6-9

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

It’s official: European voters will head to the polls from June 6-9, 2024 to choose the next class of MEPs.EU diplomats signed off on the election dates Wednesday, according to the Swedish presidency of the Council of the EU.  #COREPERII | The EU Ambassadors just approved setting 6 to 9 June 2024 as the dates for the next European Parliament elections.— Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU (@sweden2023eu) May 17, 2023In selecting some 705 parliamentarians to serve from 2024 to 2029, EU citizens could shake up not just the Parliament, but the European Commission as well. Europe’s political groups are inching toward a historic realignment, as the European People’s Party eyes alliances with the far right, fraying its tacit pro-EU coalition with the center left.  The choice to hold balloting from Thursday, June 6, to Sunday, June 9 next year marks a defeat for Portugal. Lisbon said those dates would depress turnout in Portugal, due to a national holiday on Monday,...

Fire to Freeze

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

Warm winds yesterday helped send temps to near 80 degrees, but also elevated the brush fire risk as relative humidity dropped to 15-20%. Today, it’ll be much cooler, near 60, but the wind and low humidity will send the brush fire danger to the high side again as a red flag warning is in place. Winds gust to 30mph out of the north and dew points in the teens, with temps near 60, send the relative humidity down to near 20%. Clear skies, very low humidity and a diminishing wind are a perfect mix of ingredients to send temps tumbling tonight. A freeze watch is up for much of Southern New England, away from the coast. With temps running in the upper 20s to low 30s for many, it’ll be a good idea to cover up or bring in any sensitive flowers/tender vegetation you have outside. Despite the cold start tomorrow, it’ll be a beautiful afternoon with temps in the mid 60s. Friday will be even warmer, in the low 70s. The chance for widespread rain arrives Saturday with rain likel...

AAA offers up Memorial Day travel tips in anticipation of post-pandemic return of crowds

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:05 GMT

The AAA is offering up some travel tips as travelers gear up for what is expected to be the busiest Memorial Day travel season since before the COVID-19 pandemic began.Booking earlier flights, traveling lights, and preparing for delays are among the tips the travel organization is making for those looking to travel this holiday.