Economy

Europe

Italy Seizes €200m in Villas, Cars, Cash from Dead Mafia Boss

Anti-mafia investigators in Italy have seized assets worth more than €200m, including luxury villas, cars, and cash, linked to the late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

US-Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread: Are they close to peace or sliding back to war?

Negotiators from the US and Iran have reportedly agreed on a 60-day ceasefire extension, but US President Donald Trump must still approve it. According to BBC, recent military actions and conflicting statements raise questions about whether the two nations are close to peace or sliding back to war.

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Conflicts & Security

Trump Delays Iran Strike Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, according to a Bloomberg report. The move comes amid escalating tensions and ongoing negotiations to end the conflict.

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Celebridades

41 meses de cárcel para asistente de Matthew Perry

El asistente personal de Matthew Perry fue condenado a 41 meses de prisión por su papel en la muerte del actor por ketamina.

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Economía

Corte de Ohio reexamina subsidios y rechaza apelación de soborno

La Corte Suprema de Ohio reexaminó el 20 de mayo los subsidios de desempleo durante la pandemia y rechazó la apelación de exfuncionarios en un caso de soborno de 60 millones de dólares.

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Economy

Ohio Supreme Court Reconsiders Pandemic Benefit Case, Denies Bribery Appeal

Ohio's Supreme Court on May 20 revisited the issue of pandemic-era unemployment benefits, with justices questioning why a case dismissed as moot in 2022 was brought back. The court also denied an appeal by former state officials involved in a $60 million bribery scheme.

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Corporate

Australia sues US giant 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

The Australian government is suing US manufacturer 3M for AU$2 billion in damages over alleged contamination of defense bases with 'forever chemicals', according to BBC.

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Celebridades

41 meses de prisión para exasistente de Matthew Perry

Kenneth Iwamasa, exasistente de Matthew Perry, fue sentenciado a 41 meses de prisión por inyectarle ketamina.

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Africa

Uganda Closes Border with Congo to Curb Ebola Spread

Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, allowing travel only for emergency cases. According to the Ministry of Health, anyone entering from Congo will face 21 days of mandatory isolation.

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Africa

Senegal’s World Cup 2026 Ambitions Face Economic Paradox

Senegal's national football team is positioning itself as a genuine contender for the 2026 World Cup, despite facing economic challenges tied to youth academy investments.

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Travel

Italian Court Rules Hotel Refusing Tap Water Was Lawful

An Italian court has ruled that a five-star hotel was acting lawfully when it refused to provide tap water to a tourist, according to BBC News.

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아시아태평양

중국, 게임 대기업가 살해범 교수형

중국 당국이 게임 업계 거물인 린치(林奇)를 독살한 혐의로 구속된 구요(徐瑶)를 교수형에 처했다.

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Asia Pacific

Europe’s Hottest Day Records Shattered in 2026

A record 46.6 degrees Celsius was recorded in Mora, Portugal, breaking the previous national June high, while England and India also saw historic temperatures, according to multiple reports.

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Africa

Mali Crisis Could Have Spillover Effects as Tensions Escalate

The ongoing Mali crisis could have dangerous spillover effects across the Sahel region, according to a recent analysis. Rebel groups, including Al-Qaeda-affiliated factions and Tuareg separatists, have launched a coordinated attack on the Malian army and its Russian allies.

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Asia Pacific

China Executes Man for Murdering Prominent Gaming Tycoon

Chinese authorities executed a man for murdering billionaire gaming tycoon Lin Qi, according to a statement from his company.

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