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The incident follows Tuesday's killing of 23-year-old university student Marco Tapia during a home invasion in Glen Alpine, which authorities have linked to organised crime.1 h agoWaymo is raising $3 billion in debt financing with participation from investment firms Pimco and Blackstone. The autonomous vehicle company tapped the two major investors for the capital raise.1 h agoA Ho Chi Minh City court has convicted 11 people of drug trafficking and imposed capital sentences. The sprawling case encompasses 227 defendants in total.1 h agoThe former Venezuelan leader and his spouse have filed to have their indictment thrown out, arguing they cannot be prosecuted outside their home country. Maduro's legal team contends that Venezuela's own courts are the proper venue for any charges.

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11 sentenced to death in Vietnam's major drug trafficking trial

A Ho Chi Minh City court has convicted 11 people of drug trafficking and imposed capital sentences. The sprawling case encompasses 227 defendants in total.

NXEWS NewsroomSep 3, 2026, 6:45 AMUpdated 13 min ago1 min read

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