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1. U.S. indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro, escalating Trump pressure campaign

   

2. Ukraine beefs up northern defences, points to risks of new Russian offensive north of Kyiv

   

   Ukraine will send reinforcements to its northern regions and step up diplomatic pressure on Belarus to counter what Kyiv believes are Russian plans to launch a new offensive north of ‌the capital, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

3. How ICE detention is forcing immigrants out of the U.S.

   

   U.S. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement is holding about 60,000 people in detention centres, the vast majority without criminal convictions. Advocates say ICE detention is being used as a tool to bully people into leaving the country.

4. Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable,' Carney says

   

   Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists "abominable," adding that Israel's ambassador will be summoned to Ottawa, after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared a video taunting them.

5. California wildfires threaten homes northwest of L.A.

   

   Multiple counties in California have issued evacuation orders and warnings after several new wildfires ignited. This came as fire crews battled the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley. Fire officials said they anticipate strong winds and increased fire activity.