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Mara Ellison

World Correspondent

Mara Ellison reports on international news for GlobalExpressTime, covering diplomatic developments, humanitarian crises, and the geopolitical events shaping the world. She leads much of the newsroom's breaking-news and live coverage of fast-moving global stories, and has reported from UN General Assembly sessions, conflict zones, and emergency summits across four continents. Mara specialises in translating complex global events into clear, readable coverage that gives readers the full context behind the headlines as they develop. She is based in London and holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Edinburgh.

Latest from Mara Ellison

Colin Gray, sentenced to 15 years for gun access leading to the Apalachee High School shooting.

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Colin Gray Sentenced to 15 Years Over Gun Access

Colin Gray received 15 years after jurors tied firearm access and ignored warnings to the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting that killed four people.

Aug 2, 2026news

President Donald Trump speaking at a podium with American and presidential flags behind him.

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Trump-Iran Strike Pause Leaves Deal Unconfirmed

Trump paused planned Iran strikes while Gulf mediators pursued a Hormuz agreement, but Tehran had not publicly accepted the proposed terms.

Aug 2, 2026world

Savannah Guthrie standing beside her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

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Nancy Guthrie Notes Released, but Death Is Unconfirmed

Nancy Guthrie notes claim she died, but the FBI still lists her as missing while conflicting federal and local statements leave their credibility unresolved.

Aug 1, 2026news

Travelers walking through an airport terminal with luggage.

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ICE Airport Arrests Target Visa Overstays, Lawyers Warn

ICE is detaining visa overstays at U.S. domestic airports, lawyers warn. Ten Santa Clara County residents arrested through SFO and SJC since July 1, 2026, as attorneys report a pattern across nine states.

Jul 29, 2026news

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Tornado Confirmed Over Appleton, WI: Storm Track, Damage, and Power Outages

A confirmed tornado touched down over Appleton, WI at 12:01 PM CDT on July 27, leaving homes stripped, roads closed, and nearly 70,000 We Energies customers without power.

Jul 27, 2026us-canada

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Apple TV Sign-In and Subscription Failures Hit Thousands of Users on July 26

Apple TV and Apple Music users reported login failures, playback errors, and subscription-recognition problems on the evening of July 26. Check Apple's System Status page for your country.

Jul 27, 2026news

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft taxiing on an airport tarmac.

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ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant at Nashville Airport

Southwest flight attendant Lorenzo Thompson detained by ICE at Nashville Airport on July 14. His union is providing legal support as ICE alleges a 2021 visa overstay.

Jul 24, 2026news

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Amy's Kitchen Pulls 184,200 Cans of Organic Lentil Soup Over Easy-Open Tab Defect

Amy's Kitchen recalled about 184,200 cans of Organic Lentil Soup – Light in Sodium over a pull-tab defect. The affected lot is 60D0924, with a best-before date of 04/2027.

Jul 23, 2026health

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Nolan Wells Autopsy: Cause of Death Undetermined

Independent autopsy finds Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death undetermined as the family demands answers at the NAACP convention in Chicago.

Jul 22, 2026news

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TODAY Show Intruder Charged After Craig Melvin Confrontation

Andrew Truelove, 41, was arraigned on hate crime charges after breaching NBC's Studio 1A and confronting TODAY anchor Craig Melvin with a racial slur.

Jul 22, 2026news

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Alaska Pilot's $95K Plane Faces Supreme Court Test

The Supreme Court agreed July 20 to decide if Alaska's seizure of a pilot's $95,000 Cessna over beer bound for a dry village violates the Eighth Amendment's excessive fines bar.

Jul 20, 2026news

USGS earthquake map showing the location of a magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Chiapas, Mexico, near the Guatemala border.

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Mexico Earthquake: 7.4-Magnitude Quake Hits Chiapas Coast, Tsunami Threat Issued

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Mexico's Chiapas coast on July 17, 2026, triggering a tsunami threat for Mexico and Guatemala. No major damage reported.

Jul 17, 2026world

Anthony "Tony" Bailey federal sentencing case, legal documents and federal courtroom representing the compassionate release dispute after Rutherford v. United States

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DOJ Moves to Undo Tony Bailey's Release After Supreme Court Ruling

Federal prosecutors in Indiana are seeking to reverse Tony Bailey's 2024 compassionate release after a Supreme Court ruling struck down the sentencing guideline at its foundation.

Jun 27, 2026news

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot official portrait

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Why France Says It Can Block UN Sanctions on Iran

France holds a UN Security Council veto tied to lifting Iran sanctions , and Foreign Minister Barrot just made that leverage very public.

Jun 23, 2026news

a lottery ticket for the DeLand Walmart winning ticket case

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Walmart Cashier Accused of Pocketing Man's $2,700 Winning Ticket

Florida Lottery results today come with a twist a DeLand Walmart cashier is accused of pocketing a customer's $2,700 winning ticket, not just a receipt.

Jun 22, 2026news

Smoke rises from vehicles after a reported helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro linked to Oliver Tree’s death in 2026.

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Oliver Tree Dead at 32: What We Know About the Rio Helicopter Crash

Oliver Tree died on June 14, 2026, in a mid-air helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro. Here's everything confirmed about the Oliver Tree helicopter crash.

Jun 15, 2026news