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14th Mayor Shot Dead in Mexico Since 2024

Valentín Lavín Romero, a Mexican mayor from the Green party, was shot dead on Wednesday in the state of Morelos—his second assassination attempt in months. He is the 14th mayor killed since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in October 2024.

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Conflicts & Security

UK Cancels Army Training in Kenya Over Jurisdiction Dispute

The UK has cancelled army training in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement, according to The Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

Pubs Cheer Business Rates Relief Amid Industry Calls for Fairer Tax System

Andy Burnham’s decision to cut business rates for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues in England has been welcomed by industry leaders, according to the BBC. The 20% discount, on top of emergency relief rolled out in January, could save the average pub more than £1,000.

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Leaders

More than 100 UK Millionaires Ask Burnham to Tax Them More

More than 100 UK millionaires, including Gary Lineker and Julia Davies, have asked Prime Minister Andy Burnham to increase taxes on the ultra-wealthy, according to Al Jazeera.

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Medicina

Trabajador sanitario vigilado por ébola en Londres tras trabajar en RDC

Un trabajador humanitario británico es vigilado por ébola en un hospital de Londres tras haber trabajado recientemente en la República del Congo, según la Agencia de Seguridad Sanitaria del Reino Unido (UKHSA).

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Medizin

Hilfswerker in London auf Ebola in Beobachtung

Ein britischer Humanitärer ist nach Arbeit in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo in einem Londoner Krankenhaus auf Ebola in Beobachtung.

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의학

영국 보건당국, 콩고 근무 후 에볼라 감시

영국 보건안전청(UKHSA)은 최근 콩고 공화국에서 근무한 인도주의 활동가가 런던 병원에서 에볼라 감염 여부를 확인받고 있다고 밝혔다.

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Europe

Thousands Evacuated in France as Wildfires Rage

Around 12,000 people have been evacuated from the south-west of France as the country battles ongoing wildfires, according to French media.

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Internet & Apps

Teenager Drops Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Against Meta

A Florida teenager has dropped his lawsuit against Meta over claims of social media addiction, according to BBC. The case was set to go to trial in Los Angeles.

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Baloncesto

Tokio fomenta pantalones cortos en el trabajo, pero algunas mujeres lo llaman ‘acoso por vello en piernas’

Los hombres japoneses muestran más pierna en el trabajo mientras el gobierno de Tokio anima a vestir ropa casual en verano, según BBC. La política generó debate sobre justicia y vello en piernas.

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US Politics

Nicaragua Congress Announces Work Plan to Suspend Elections

Nicaragua’s congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, announced a “work plan” to implement the leader’s order to suspend elections, according to The Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

Wreckage of Plane That Shaped Aviation Safety Found 74 Years Later

The wreckage of a Pan American Airways plane, which led to major aviation safety reforms, has been discovered 74 years after it crashed in the Atlantic Ocean, according to BBC.

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Europe

Russia’s businesses under strain from Ukraine’s attacks on Wildberries

Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer, Wildberries, in a matter of days, dealing a blow to a large number of small and medium-sized businesses, according to the BBC.

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Movies

Elon Musk Promises ‘Historically Accurate’ Grok ‘Odyssey’ Film

Elon Musk has announced that his AI tool Grok Imagine will produce a full-length film adaptation of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ by the end of 2026, claiming it will be ‘historically accurate.’

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US Politics

Darline Graham’s Challenge: Eligibility Questions and Political Moves

Sen. Darline Graham announced Monday she will run for a full term in her late brother’s Senate seat, but her candidacy faces questions about eligibility. President Donald Trump has endorsed her, while some GOP officials are challenging her qualifications.

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