Guyanese businessman facing US extradition elected opposition leader

26 janvier 2026 à 19:26

Azruddin Mohamed’s election comes six months after he formed political party that became country’s second largest

A Guyanese businessman facing extradition to the US on gold-smuggling and money-laundering charges has been elected as the country’s opposition leader, six months after he formed a political party that quickly became the second largest in the South American country.

Azruddin Mohamed, 38, was confirmed as Guyana’s opposition leader after 16 lawmakers from the We Invest in Nationhood party (Win) and another from a single-seat outfit voted in his favor. The tally made Win the second-largest party in parliament, securing Mohamed’s election even as a magistrate’s court hears state arguments for his extradition to the US.

At least 18 dead after ferry carrying over 350 people sinks off the Philippines

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

26 janvier 2026 à 18:54

A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 people, officials said.

Rescuers assisting survivors wrapped in thermal blankets after a ferry accident.

Philippine coast guard personnel carry a body bag on a gangplank after a ferry sank.

Emergency responders transport a survivor from the sunken ferry M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 on a stretcher.

Rescued passengers from the M/V Trisha Kerstin ferry on a boat near Isabela City, Basilan Province, Philippines.

Survivors resting on a rescue boat after a ferry sank off Basilan province in the southern Philippines.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 1-7 includes Harry Styles and Shakira

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

26 janvier 2026 à 14:57

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Feb. 1-7 include singer-songwriter and actor Harry Stiles, singer Shakira and TV chef Ina Garten

Gunmen open fire at football match in Mexico, killing at least 11

The Guardian

Par :Associated Press in Mexico City

26 janvier 2026 à 17:19

Mayor of Salamanca in Guanajuato state says attack is part of ‘wave of violence’ as he appeals to president for help

Gunmen opened fire at a football match in central Mexico on Sunday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12, in the latest outburst of violence in Guanajuato state.

César Prieto, the mayor of the town of Salamanca in central Guanajuato state, said in a statement posted to social media platforms that the gunmen arrived at the end of a match. Ten people died at the scene and one died later at a hospital.

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

26 janvier 2026 à 07:13

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

What to Stream: 'Bridgerton,' the Grammys, Chevy Chase, Rose Byrne and 'The Wrecking Crew'

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

26 janvier 2026 à 06:01

Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny live at the Grammy Awards and Rose Byrne’s Oscar-nominated performance in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Sirens quickly overwhelmed by Frost in lopsided loss

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

26 janvier 2026 à 04:28

Kristyna Kaltounkova scored her ninth goal of the season for New York (7-0-2-6) and Anna Bargman scored her second goal this season with six minutes to play.

A New York Sirens goalie blocks the net from two Minnesota Frost players.

At least 18 people dead as Philippines ferry with 350 onboard sinks

The Guardian

Par :Associated Press

26 janvier 2026 à 14:55

Rescuers save at least 316 after inter-island ferry sank en route from city of Zamboanga to southern Jolo island

A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank early on Monday near an island in the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 people, officials said. Rescuers saved hundreds more, while a fleet of coastguard and naval ships searched for those still missing.

Coastguard officials said the cargo and passenger ferry apparently encountered technical problems and sank after midnight. The steel-hulled vessel abruptly tilted to one side and took on water, hurling people into the sea in the darkness, according to a rescued passenger who lost his six-month-old baby.

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