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Mexico’s extortion crisis surges as 3,600 cases reported in 2026

Luis, a victim of police extortion in Mexico, was robbed of $870 after being falsely accused of drug possession. In 2026 alone, nearly 3,600 extortion cases were reported, though experts say the real number is far higher.

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Diplomacy & Trade

US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns

The Trump administration has announced new tariffs targeting countries over forced labour concerns, with 10% and 12.5% duties proposed on imports from 60 trading partners, according to BBC and MTV Lebanon.

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Elections

California Governor Primary: Ex-UK Aide and Biden Secretary Lead Vote Count

The California governor's primary race remains undecided after initial vote counts show British-American former TV host Steve Hilton and Biden cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra leading, according to the BBC.

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Middle East

Iranian Drone Strikes Kill 1, Injure Dozens at Kuwait Airport

One person was killed and more than 60 injured after an Iranian drone attack on Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, according to Kuwaiti authorities.

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Conflicts & Security

CBS Fires 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley

CBS News fired longtime 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley on Tuesday, citing a breakdown in trust and cooperation, according to BBC News.

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Europe

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people

A Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 22 people across Ukraine overnight, including two children, according to regional officials.

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Afrika

Freundschaftsspiel DR Kongo gegen Chile abgesagt – wegen Ebola

Das Freundschaftsspiel der Demokratischen Republik Kongo gegen Chile in Spanien wurde wegen der Angst vor einer Ebola-Ausbreitung abgesagt.

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Big Tech

32 Jahre bis Lebensende für Messerangriff

Der US-Aktor Nick Pasqual ist in einem kalifornischen Gericht zu 32 Jahren bis Lebensende verurteilt worden. Grund ist der Messerangriff auf seine ehemalige Freundin Allie Shehorn.

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Big Tech

Microsoft: Quantenchip ist 1.000-mal zuverlässiger

Microsoft sagt, dass sein neuer Quantenchip 1.000-mal zuverlässiger ist als die Vorgängerversion, berichtet die BBC.

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Big Tech

Nick Pasqual gets 32 years to life in stabbing case

Nick Pasqual has been sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for the 2024 stabbing of his former girlfriend, Allie Shehorn. He had stabbed her more than 20 times in her California home.

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Amerikas

Kolumbien verhaftet italienischen Mafia-Chef – Kokain-Handel steigt auf 3708 Tonnen

Kolumbianische Behörden haben Giuseppe Palermo, einen mutmaßlichen Anführer der italienischen ‘Ndrangheta-Mafia in Lateinamerika, festgenommen. Der Verdächtige war unter einem Interpol-Roten-Hinweis in 196 Ländern gesucht.

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Diplomatie & Handel

3. Juni: Tech, Fußball und Wirtschaft im Fokus

Der 3. Juni markiert bedeutende Entwicklungen in Technologie, Wirtschaft und Sport. In der EU wurde ein 120-Milliarden-Euro-Paket zur digitalen Souveränität genehmigt.

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Medicine

Five Ebola Patients Recover in DR Congo

Five patients who had recovered from Ebola were discharged from a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to health authorities.

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Medicine

Daily Pill Doubles Survival Time for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

A daily pill has nearly doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to a clinical trial presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting. The drug, daraxonrasib, marks one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades, experts say.

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Elections

Colombia Presidential Runoff Pits Leftist Senator Against Pro-Trump Rival

Colombia's presidential election will go to a runoff on 21 June between a leftist and right-wing candidate on opposite ends of the political spectrum, according to the BBC.

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