Mexico migrant fire deaths investigated as suspected homicides

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3 years ago

March 30, 2023

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Prosecutors have identified eight people allegedly responsible for the 38 deaths to now

Deaths from the Mexico migrant fire are being investigated as suspected homicides.

Mexican prosecutors have identified eight people allegedly responsible as the investigation continues.

It follows this footage being released – showing the moment the deadly fire started.

It appears to show uniformed staff failing to open a locked door as the fire starts.

Officials seem to walk away as the blaze erupts in a corner, leaving a group of men behind.

The footage has been widely shared on Twitter and published by a number of Mexican newspaper.

Mexican officials say a total of 68 men were in the facility at the time of the blaze.

Thirty-eight men lost their lives while 28 remain seriously injured.

Iran protests and the global fight for freedom

Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.

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9 hours ago

January 15, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.

Amid escalating protests in Iran, citizens are risking everything to demand women’s rights and basic freedoms. The world watches as these demonstrations grow, with many hoping for meaningful change in the face of a brutal regime.

We speak with Rabbi Abraham Cooper from the Simon Wiesenthal Center about the advocacy work supporting Iranian voices and the historical context of defending human rights. He explains the vital role of international solidarity and how governments and communities can respond.

From the human cost on the ground to the influence of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles, this interview sheds light on the stakes, the movement, and why public attention is critical.

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Greenland and Denmark signal security divide with the United States

Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.

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10 hours ago

January 15, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.

Greenland and Denmark have used high-level talks in Washington, D.C. to firmly restate that the Arctic island is not for sale, pushing back against long-standing US interest in the strategically vital territory.

Foreign ministers from both Greenland and Denmark acknowledged that major disagreements remain following discussions with US officials, despite what they described as constructive engagement on shared priorities.

Greenland’s government made clear it is open to closer cooperation with Washington, but only on its own terms, rejecting any suggestion of ownership or control.

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U.S. moves personnel from Qatar base amid Iran tensions

US military relocates personnel from Qatar amid rising Iran tensions; Trump considers military action as regional stability wanes.

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10 hours ago

January 15, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US military relocates personnel from Qatar amid rising Iran tensions; Trump considers military action as regional stability wanes.

The US military is moving personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as tensions rise between Washington and Tehran, signalling heightened concern over regional stability.

President Trump has indicated he may consider military action against Iran, while the Pentagon says it remains ready to defend US forces using alternative options despite limited naval assets in the region.

The developments come amid growing uncertainty in the Middle East, with officials closely monitoring the risk of further escalation.

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