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Iranian American Woman Arrested in LA for Alleged Arms Trafficking

An Iranian American woman has been arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking, with federal authorities accusing her of facilitating the sale of Iranian-manufactured drones to Sudan's defense ministry, a contract valued at more than €60 million.

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Elections

Rumen Radev Looks Set to Win Bulgarian Election with 38.1%

According to an exit poll by Alpha Research, Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party is set to win Bulgaria's parliamentary election with 38.1% of the vote, according to the BBC.

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Corporativo

Empresa keniana despedirá a más de 1.000 trabajadores tras perder contrato con Meta

Más de 1.000 trabajadores kenianos han sido despedidos abruptamente por Sama, una empresa contratista de Meta, tras la terminación de su contrato, según el Oversight Lab.

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Unternehmen

Kenianisches Unternehmen entlässt mehr als 1.000 Mitarbeiter nach Verlust von Meta-Vertrag

Mehr als 1.000 Mitarbeiter in Kenia wurden von Sama entlassen, nachdem Meta den Vertrag beendete. Die Firma hatte Meta als Auftragnehmer für Inhaltsmoderation und KI-Training gearbeitet.

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África

Más de 1.100 millones de euros comprometidos para el Sudán

Más de 1.100 millones de euros han sido comprometidos para el Sudán en una conferencia en Berlín, superando el objetivo de financiación establecido por los organizadores.

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Middle East

Air Canada Temporarily Suspends Some Flights Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Air Canada has temporarily suspended some flights to New York and other locations, citing rising fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, according to The Guardian.

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Americas

Canadian Astronaut’s French Mots Help Heal Language Row

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's use of French during the Artemis II mission has sparked a wave of pride and reflection across Canada, coming in the wake of a recent controversy over language use by Air Canada's former CEO, according to The Guardian.

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Celebrity

Suspicion Surrounds Death of US Influencer Ashly Robinson in Zanzibar

The sudden death of US influencer Ashly Robinson in Zanzibar on April 9 has raised questions and suspicion, with her fiancé's passport withheld and no arrests made.

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Africa

South African Politician Julius Malema Sentenced to 5-Year Jail Term

South African politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for a gun-related offence, marking a significant legal and political development in the country.

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Corporate

Kenyan Firm Sacks 1,000 Workers After Losing Meta Contract

More than 1,000 workers in Kenya have been abruptly laid off by Sama, an outsourcing firm contracted by Meta, after the tech giant terminated its partnership, according to the Oversight Lab.

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Policy & Law

Alec Baldwin to Face Civil Trial Over Rust Film Set Shooting

Alec Baldwin is set to face a civil trial over the fatal shooting on the set of the film 'Rust,' according to a court ruling, marking a significant legal development in the case.

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Conflicts & Security

50 Infants’ Bodies Dumped in Trinidad Graveyard

The remains of at least 50 infants and six adults have been found dumped at a graveyard in Trinidad and Tobago, according to the country's police service.

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Europe

Ukraine Police Chief Resigns After Officers Fled Deadly Shooting

Ukraine's patrol police chief, Yevhen Zhukov, has resigned after two officers faced criticism for allegedly fleeing a deadly mass shooting in Kyiv, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Eight Children Killed in Louisiana Shooting, Police Say

Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana, according to police, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the state this year.

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Baseball

Sheinbaum Vows to Defend Mexicans Amid 15 Deaths in ICE Custody

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to 'defend Mexicans at every level' as the death toll of Mexican nationals in US immigration custody reaches 15, according to The Guardian.

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