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Mass killings reported as security forces use live fire on Iran protesters

In Isfahan, video verified by Iran International showed a large crowd chanting “Khamenei is a murderer, his rule is illegitimate,” alongside monarchist slogans including “Long live the King.”.

In Mashhad, protesters filled major streets chanting “This is the last battle, Pahlavi will return,” according to eyewitnesses, as demonstrations continued despite heavy security deployments.

Several witnesses told Iran International that security forces appeared overstretched in some areas, relying on intimidation tactics, warning shots and use of force.

In other locations, particularly in southeastern Iran, rights groups reported that security forces fired directly on protesters in Zahedan after Friday prayers, wounding several people.

Separately, Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief, blamed what he described as “armed protesters” for fatalities during the unrest and said security forces had begun arresting what he called ringleaders.

The Supreme National Security Council accused foreign powers of steering the unrest and said security forces and the judiciary would show no leniency toward what it called saboteurs.

US President Donald Trump warned Iran against killing protesters and said Washington was watching closely, while the State Department cautioned Tehran not to test US resolve. »

Schumer and Jeffries Refuse to Back Growing Democratic Calls to Defund ICE

Authored by truthout.org

Both Schumer and Jeffries sharply criticized Wednesday’s shooting and the Trump administration’s insistence that, contrary to mounting video evidence, the ICE agent who shot Good was acting in self-defense.

But Jeffries said Thursday that he was focused on passing other appropriations bills that were ultimately approved by the House.

Democrats refuse to use their power in the appropriations fight to rein in ICE. »

US warns Americans to leave Venezuela immediately as armed militias set up roadblocks

Authored by foxnews.com

"U.S. citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately," the embassy said in a Jan. 10 security alert.

"As international flights have resumed, U.S. citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately," the embassy said.

"U.S. citizens in Venezuela are advised to leave Venezuela as soon as they feel it is safe to do so.". »

The Xbox Developer Direct will feature a secret fourth game

Authored by videogameschronicle.com

The upcoming Xbox Developer Direct will feature a currently unannounced fourth game.

VGC can corroborate this and understands that the fourth game is a smaller-scale original game from one of Xbox Game Studios’ first-party developers.

The Xbox Developer Direct will also include “the first in-depth look” at Beast of Reincarnation, the new game from Game Freak. »

Dallas woman fired after posting TikTok warning of ICE presence

Authored by keranews.org

The Hilton Anatole in Dallas fired a Dallas TikTok user after she posting a viral video that claimed there were ICE agents staying on the property.

The TikTok user, identified by The Dallas Morning News only as 20 year-old Gia, did not give her full name because of safety concerns.

In her initial TikTok, Gia said she was more concerned about families being separated and innocent people being jailed due to ICE’s presence in the hotel than losing her job. »