‘Abject cruelty’: review of 911 calls from Texas ICE detention facility reveals disturbing conditions

Overcrowding, medical neglect and malnutrition are regular features of Camp East Montana in El Paso Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Serious medical and mental health emergencies have been routine at the nation’s largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) federal detention facility since its opening last summer, according to records obtained by … Read more

53 Dems vote against declaring Iran a state sponsor of terror

Dozens of Democrats have voted against a nonbinding resolution in the House that reaffirms Iran as the “largest state sponsor of terrorism.” The resolution, put forward by Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., passed by a 372-53 vote on Thursday, with all those voting no being Democrats. Two Democrats also voted present.  Among those who voted against … Read more

First Thing: Israel launches huge strikes against south Beirut after mass evacuation order

Residents of Lebanese capital fled in panic before assaults on claimed Hezbollah targets, while Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacks. Plus, why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump? Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Israel has launched intense strikes against the southern suburbs … Read more