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1. Israel could be bringing back the death penalty — but only for Palestinians

   

   While any debate over imposing the death penalty is bound to be emotional and contentious, Israel’s proposal to impose lethal punishment only on Palestinians makes new legislation before the Knesset especially egregious, say rights groups. One called it a "celebration of death and revenge."

2. Erika Kirk says Turning Point will throw weight behind JD Vance for 2028 presidential campaign

   

   Erika Kirk, now the leader of the Turning Point USA organization after her husband Charlie Kirk's slaying in September, said the group will work to get Vice-President JD Vance elected president in 2028.

3. In Minneapolis, ICE clashes with Minnesotans who want them out

   

   A weekslong ICE operation in Minnesota is getting a chilly reception from activists in the Twin Cities who are organizing to thwart detainments. Operation Metro Surge began the U.S. president called the state’s large Somali community “garbage” and said he didn’t want them in the country.

4. Putin says Russia in a position of strength in Ukraine, with no need to make compromises on talks

   

   Russian President Vladimir Putin offered no compromise on his terms for ending the war in Ukraine on Friday and accused the European Union of attempting "daylight robbery" of Russian assets.

5. Miss Finland accused of racism for pulling eyes back in photo — then MPs did it, too

   

   Finland’s government is facing heavy pressure and accusations of racism from several Asian countries after its representative to the 2025 Miss Universe pageant was seen pulling the corners of her eyes in a photo — and some Finnish politicians posted their own photos repeating the gesture.