Event Brief
UPDATED May 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
May 5, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats raise legality questions
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U.S. military strikes on suspected narco-boats have killed over 190 people, prompting scrutiny over legality and accountability.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: Continued strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 4:43 AM ET
WHERE: Caribbean and Pacific
WHY: None
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