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Trump 'gold card' fast-tracks US visas for the wealthy The Trump administration has introduced a scheme for applicants who can pay $1 million to expedite their visa process. Trump says it will provide "citizenship for all qualified and vetted people." US-Latin America ties Monroe Doctrine migration Trump Venezuela The United States has deep ties to its southern neighbors. The Trump administration's efforts to wield its economic and military might are part of a long history of US entanglement and intervention in Latin America. US: Rubio restores Times New Roman over 'wasteful' Calibri The US Secretary of State says the Calibri font, introduced under Joe Biden, is wasteful, confusing and degrades the department's correspondence. The move is part of Trump's bid to undo Biden's pro-diversity policies. Signs of 400,000-year-old Neanderthal campfire found in UK Researchers excavating an ancient Neanderthal site in southern England found evidence not just of a hearth, but of its inhabitants bringing iron pyrite to the area specifically to enable them to light fires. Hungary passes bill reinforcing president's post Hungary's parliament, dominated by the ruling Fidesz party, approved a bill making it harder to unseat the head of state. The change comes ahead of elections, with Fidesz and Prime Minister Orban's position at risk. How Trump's outreach to Europe's far-right fits into his national security strategy Trump's national security strategy is the clearest sign yet of ideological alignment between MAGA and Europe's far-right parties. But experts say there could be more ― maybe even plans to split and weaken the EU. Ukrainian children being sent to North Korea sparks outrage A human rights campaigner calls the alleged transfer of two Ukrainian children to a North Korean camp a "war crime," accusing Moscow of exploiting minors for propaganda and alliance-building. Bulgaria protests: Why did Gen Z turn out in record numbers? Bulgaria's Gen Z has been taking to the streets in unprecedented numbers since December 1, protesting corruption and a controversial budget. Its message to the government is clear: "You angered the wrong generation." Germany eyes rare earths during FM's China visit Taiwan, trade ties and German access to critical rare earth minerals topped the agenda during German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's first visit to China. DRC: M23 rebels advance in key eastern port Uvira Neighboring Burundi closed the border as rebels entered the city. M23 fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo launched the latest advance amid the signing of a supposed peace accord in Washington. EU races to speed up deportations in migration crackdown Migrants could be sent to overseas ‘return hubs’ under new reforms criticized by rights watchdogs. UNESCO honors India's Diwali as Intangible Cultural Heritage Diwali, one of Hinduism's most important festivals, became the 16th Indian tradition added to UNESCO's cultural heritage list. Italian cuisine was also recognized this year. Brazil lawmakers vote to reduce Bolsonaro's sentence The vote comes just weeks after Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro began serving his 27 years long sentence for an attempted coup. It still needs to be approved by the Senate.