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Politics · United StatesTexas prosecutor weighs charges against ICE officer in Houston incident
Texas prosecutors are considering criminal charges against an ICE officer involved in an incident in Houston. The officer allegedly struck a man with a vehicle, an act prosecutors are reviewing as aggravated assault.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS hosts G20 energy meetings amid Iran war disruption
The United States has commenced G20 energy meetings in Houston, Texas, aimed at promoting 'energy abundance'. The talks occur as the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran continues to disrupt global fuel markets. Delegations from major economies and oil producers are attending.
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Politics · United StatesHouston police officers commandeer Uber during foot chase
Houston police officers entered an Uber vehicle to pursue a suspect who had fled on foot. The suspect had allegedly threatened to shoot a woman and her child. The Uber driver, Anthony Baines, was on his way to pick up a rider when the incident occurred. The suspect was not apprehended.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo: Tests show no meth in van
Tests on a white crystal-like substance found in the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, shot dead by ICE officers in Houston on 7 July, showed it was not methamphetamine. The family claims it was a homemade electrolyte mixture, while ICE initially alleged the van was weaponised.
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