World News: Tate brothers arrive in Florida after Romania lifts travel ban

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Right-wing influencer Andrew Tate, who along with his brother Tristan is facing trial in Romania for human trafficking and organized sexual exploitation, has arrived in Florida.

The Tate brothers, who departed on a private jet early Thursday, deny all charges, claiming they are "misunderstood."

The brothers, who are British-American nationals were able to leave Romania after prosecutors lifted a two-year travel ban.

Romanian authorities however, stress that this decision does not mean the case against them has been dropped. They remain under judicial supervision and are required to report to authorities regularly.

Their departure has raised speculation over possible political influence from the Trump administration. President Donald Trump, however, has denied any involvement.

The Tate brothers have been vocal supporters of Trump, with Tristan Tate claiming that his brother Andrew has helped sway millions of young men to back the U.S. president.

Police investigating the deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, said Thursday that preliminary autopsy results showed no signs of trauma or foul play.

However, authorities have yet to determine the exact cause of death and have not ruled out the possibility of criminal involvement.

The 95-year-old actor and his 65-year-old wife were found dead alongside their dog in their New Mexico home on Wednesday.

Officials are waiting for further autopsy and toxicology reports, including tests for carbon monoxide exposure, while the investigation remains ongoing.

Pop star Katy Perry, known for hits like Firework, is set to embark on a space journey aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.

She will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, fiancée of Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos, CBS anchor Gayle King, a former NASA rocket scientist, a civil rights activist, and a film producer.

This mission marks the first all-women spaceflight since Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova's solo journey in 1963.

While an exact launch date has not been announced, the historic flight is scheduled to take place this spring.

Yoon Se-young, Arirang News