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A top leader of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Audias Flores Silva, was arrested by Mexican Navy forces with help from U.S. agencies. He faces new U.S. charges for trafficking methamphetamine and money laundering, after previously being indicted for cocaine and heroin trafficking.
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Audias Flores Silva, known as "The Gardener," was captured on April 27 in Nayarit, Mexico.
He is the second-in-command of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
The CJNG leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ("El Mencho"), was killed in February by the Mexican army.
Flores Silva was expected to take over the cartel but was arrested before that could happen.
The cartel is involved in drug trafficking, fuel theft, and extortion across many Mexican states and countries including the U.S.
The CJNG has been called a terrorist group by the U.S. government since February.
The U.S. had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to Flores Silva’s arrest.
He could face 10 years to life in prison if convicted.
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Ukraine launched a large drone attack against several regions in Russia, including a major oil refinery, after three days of heavy Russian strikes on Ukraine. One of the missile hits in Kyiv killed 24 people and caused major building damage, prompting Ukraine to declare a national day of mourning.
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Ukraine carried out a long-range drone strike targeting Russian sites, including the Ryazan oil refinery.
Russia launched more than 1,500 drones and dozens of missiles in attacks across Ukraine over three days.
A cruise missile hit an apartment block in Kyiv, killing 24 people, including three children.
Rescue teams worked for over 28 hours to find survivors and recover bodies from the rubble.
Ukraine declared a national day of mourning, lowering flags and cancelling entertainment events.
The Council of Europe is moving toward creating a war crimes court for Russia’s leadership due to the conflict.
Russia opened a terrorism investigation after Ukrainian strikes damaged civilian buildings in Russia, denying deliberate attacks on civilians.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited the Kyiv strike site and appealed for more support to defend against Russian attacks.
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India raised fuel prices by about 3 percent due to disruptions in oil supply caused by the conflict involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government is also promoting fuel-saving measures and has signed new energy and defense agreements with the United Arab Emirates to improve energy security.
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India increased gasoline prices to 97.77 rupees and diesel to 90.67 rupees per liter, a roughly 3 percent rise.
The price hike is a response to fuel shortages linked to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
India imports 90 percent of its oil, with about half passing through the Strait of Hormuz, making it vulnerable to supply disruptions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to save fuel by working from home, using public transport, and reducing gold buying.
New Delhi introduced mandatory work-from-home days for some government workers to reduce official fuel use.
India is increasing the amount of ethanol blended into gasoline to reduce crude oil imports, with current blends at 20 percent and proposals for up to 100 percent in compatible vehicles.
India signed oil, gas, and defense cooperation deals with the United Arab Emirates during Modi’s international tour.
The UAE plans to build an oil pipeline by 2027 to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and improve oil transport security.
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An Australian federal court doubled the compensation awarded to Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, after ruling that she was directly discriminated against when she was removed from a female-only app called Giggle for Girls. The court rejected an appeal by the app’s founder, Sall Grover, and found that blocking Tickle’s account based on her appearance was unlawful under Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act.
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Roxanne Tickle was removed from the Giggle for Girls app after the founder saw "male facial features" in her profile photo.
The app’s founder, Sall Grover, argued she was removing males, but the court ruled this was discrimination based on gender identity.
The case, known as "Tickle vs Giggle," is the first Australian federal court case on gender identity discrimination.
The original compensation was AU$10,000; it was doubled to AU$20,000 after the appeal was dismissed.
The court found Grover’s action was direct discrimination, treating Tickle less favorably than women assigned female at birth.
Tickle used the app for about six months before being blocked.
Grover created the app to offer a women-only safe space, responding to online abuse by men.
Grover said she plans to appeal the court’s latest decision to Australia’s High Court.
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Chile’s salmon farming is the country’s second-largest industry and makes up more than a quarter of the world’s salmon production. While it has boosted the economy in southern Chile, the industry has caused serious problems like deadly work accidents, water pollution, and harm to local wildlife.
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Salmon is one of the most eaten fish worldwide, and demand has grown quickly.
Chile’s salmon farming is second only to mining in economic size.
Chile produces over 25% of the world’s farmed salmon.
The industry has created economic growth in southern Chile.
Workers face dangerous conditions leading to fatal accidents.
The salmon farms pollute rivers and lakes in the region.
Local animal and plant life have suffered due to the industry’s impacts.
The report was made by journalists Agathe Fourcade and Martin Chabal for FRANCE 24.
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This week, many places around the world experienced extreme weather with record-breaking heat and unusual cold. Honduras, the western US, Indonesia, northern China, and Mongolia saw very high temperatures, while northern Siberia had heavy snow and rain.
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Honduras set a new May heat record with 42.2°C (107.9°F) in Choluteca.
Furnace Creek in the western US reached 46.7°C, the highest US temperature so far this year.
Indonesia, despite its cool season, had record high daytime and overnight temperatures in Manokwari, Bali, and West Timor.
Northern China and Mongolia faced a heatwave, breaking or matching May temperature records at 10 weather stations.
On May 11, Rizhao in Shandong province, China, experienced a violent storm with large hailstones.
Siberia saw heavy snowfall with 31 cm falling in 12 hours, along with 39 mm of precipitation.
The extreme weather reflects a mix of very hot and very cold conditions occurring at the same time across different regions.
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Five Italian divers died in a scuba diving accident while exploring underwater caves near the Maldives. Rescue teams, including an Italian expert, joined the search and recovery efforts, but bad weather slowed the operation.
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The accident happened near Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives.
The divers were exploring caves about 50 meters (164 feet) deep.
One diver's body was recovered from nearly 60 meters (200 feet) underwater.
Four other divers were believed to be trapped inside the same cave.
Maldivian authorities used boats, aircraft, and dive teams in the rescue effort.
An Italian expert assisted Maldivian coast guard and rescue teams.
Italy’s ambassador to Colombo traveled to Malé to coordinate with local officials.
Weather conditions were difficult, causing delays in the recovery operation.
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A five-month investigation identified 13 people killed by US military attacks on boats suspected of carrying drugs in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. The report found many victims came from poor communities and showed signs they were not involved in drug trafficking. US officials have not publicly confirmed identifying the people before attacking.
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Nearly 200 people have died in US military strikes on boats accused of drug trafficking in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific.
Before this investigation, only three victims had been publicly named; now 13 more victims have been identified.
The victims come from poor communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Some victims appeared not to be involved in drug trafficking.
US officials claim they target “narco-terrorists” transporting drugs to the US.
The strikes have not reduced drug flow to the US, according to experts.
Families and local communities say the attacks have caused fear and disrupted fishing, leading to hunger.
The investigation was difficult due to fear among victims’ families and hesitation from authorities to speak out.
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Abu Najjeh and his Bedouin community in the West Bank have faced forced displacement multiple times since 1948. Recently, settlers attacked their new settlement, killing a teenage boy and stealing property, highlighting ongoing violence and land disputes in the area.
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Abu Najjeh leads a Bedouin community in the central West Bank that has been displaced seven times since 1948.
A 16-year-old named Yousef Kaabneh was killed by settlers in Jiljilyya, north of Rammun.
Settlers stole hundreds of sheep and two tractors from Abu Najjeh’s family.
The community had moved to Jiljilyya hoping it would be safer under Palestinian Authority control.
Israeli far-right groups have increased attacks on Palestinians during Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas.
The Nakba refers to the mass displacement of Palestinians during the creation of Israel in 1948.
The Kaabneh family originally lived in the Naqab Desert before being expelled in 1948, and then again displaced in 1967 and later years.
The community settled in Ein Samiya east of Ramallah around 1980 but continues to face threats and forced moves.
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London Underground drivers, represented by the RMT union, are set to strike next week over a proposed four-day workweek, causing expected travel disruptions. However, recent signals from the union suggest that talks with Transport for London (TfL) may still prevent the strikes if new agreements are made.
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Nearly half of London’s tube drivers, members of the RMT union, plan two 24-hour strikes on Tuesday and Thursday next week.
The strike action is about a dispute over a planned four-day working week.
The RMT union has recently reached out for talks, opening a chance to stop the strikes.
Transport for London warns of major service closures, including no trains on Circle, Piccadilly lines, and parts of the Metropolitan and Central lines during the strikes.
Other services like the Elizabeth line, London Overground, DLR, and buses will continue to run, though delays are expected.
Past April strikes showed only a small drop in overall travel on TfL networks, with increased use of bike hires during strike days.
TfL says the four-day week proposal is voluntary and supported by another union, Aslef, which represents the majority of drivers.
TfL encourages the RMT union to negotiate and urges passengers to plan journeys in advance to avoid disruption.
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Rhun ap Iorwerth, the newly elected first minister of Wales from Plaid Cymru, forgot his flat keys on election night and had to stay overnight at a Premier Inn hotel in Cardiff. Plaid Cymru won a historic election, ending Labour’s 100-year winning streak in Wales, with ap Iorwerth becoming the leader of the Welsh government.
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Rhun ap Iorwerth is the new first minister of Wales and leader of Plaid Cymru.
Plaid Cymru won 43 seats in the recent Welsh election, becoming the largest party.
Labour came third with only nine seats, ending their century-long winning streak in Wales.
After the election count, ap Iorwerth forgot his keys to his Cardiff flat and stayed in a budget hotel overnight.
His father brought the keys the next day, allowing them to celebrate together outside the Welsh parliament building (the Senedd).
There is no official residence provided for the Welsh first minister.
Ap Iorwerth lives primarily on the island of Anglesey but has a Cardiff flat for work at the Senedd.
The election result was confirmed on Friday evening after votes were counted without an overnight count.
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Erie, Pennsylvania, a swing county known for its mix of urban diversity and rural conservatism, reflects broader American attitudes that could influence U.S. support for Taiwan in a conflict with China. Political leaders must gain public approval in places like Erie before the U.S. can effectively back Taiwan in a potential war.
Key Facts
Erie, Pennsylvania, is a key swing county with a diverse city and a more conservative, suburban/rural county area.
The county often mirrors swing state Pennsylvania's political shifts and can influence presidential election outcomes.
Taiwan is a self-governing democracy facing pressure from China, which warns against moves toward Taiwan's independence.
The U.S. government, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, maintains a consistent position supporting Taiwan's defense.
Public support in regions like Erie is crucial for the U.S. to sustain any military action defending Taiwan.
Voters in Erie prioritize economic issues, jobs, and often distrust foreign wars.
The political mood in Erie helped elect President Trump under the "America First" message and now reflects skepticism about conflicts abroad.
Experts say winning public opinion in such communities is key to U.S. foreign policy success regarding Taiwan and China.
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Drake released three new albums at once, named Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour, containing 43 songs in total. The albums include different music styles and feature collaborations with other artists, and Drake also addresses his ongoing conflict with rapper Kendrick Lamar in his lyrics.
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Drake dropped three albums simultaneously, his ninth, tenth, and eleventh studio albums.
The albums are titled Iceman (rap and hip-hop), Habibti (R&B), and Maid of Honour (dance music-inspired).
There are a total of 43 songs across the three albums.
Some songs mention Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar, including criticism of Lamar's actions and supporters.
Collaborations include artists like Central Cee, 21 Savage, and PARTYNEXTDOOR.
Streaming services experienced slowdowns as fans rushed to listen to the new albums.
Drake promoted the releases with livestreams featuring new music and guest appearances.
He staged public events in Toronto, including a giant ice sculpture and lighting the CN Tower blue, to build excitement for Iceman.
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President Donald Trump visited China for three days to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a group of American business leaders. They discussed improving economic cooperation and setting aside political conflicts to focus on practical business interests between the two countries.
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President Trump traveled to Beijing accompanied by CEOs from Apple, Nvidia, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs.
The meeting followed a six-month pause in the US-China trade war agreed upon earlier in South Korea.
Both leaders focused on expanding market access for American businesses in China and increasing Chinese investment in the US.
They avoided discussing sensitive issues like Taiwan and rare earth export restrictions.
President Xi called Taiwan the "most important issue" and warned of possible conflicts but it was not raised publicly by Trump.
Analysts note Trump may separate economic cooperation from geopolitical disputes.
The US might soon consider a $14 billion arms deal with Taiwan, needing Trump’s approval.
The two leaders also quietly addressed the Iran conflict and its impact on oil shipping routes without detailed public discussion.
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Two pupils at different schools in Reading, UK, have been diagnosed with meningitis and are receiving treatment. A connected social network also includes a sixth-form student from Henley College who recently died from the disease, leading health officials to offer antibiotics to close contacts as a precaution.
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Two meningitis cases in Reading involve students from Reading Blue Coat School and Highdown Secondary School.
A sixth-form student at Henley College in Oxfordshire died earlier this week from meningitis.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found a social connection between the three young people affected.
Close contacts of all three students are being given antibiotics to prevent infection.
One confirmed case is caused by meningitis type B (MenB), different from recent outbreaks in Kent and Dorset.
Symptoms of meningitis include sudden fever, severe headache, stiff neck, rash that does not fade when pressed, and confusion.
Around 300 to 400 cases of meningococcal disease happen yearly in England, mostly in young people.
UKHSA recommends young people ensure vaccinations like MenACWY are up to date; this vaccine does not protect against all meningitis strains.
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The trade dispute between the United States and China includes soybeans as an important issue. China used to buy large amounts of soybeans from the US, but stopped during the trade war. Since a truce between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in October 2025, China has started buying US soybeans again.
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Soybeans have been an important trade product between the US and China for many years.
In 2024, China bought billions of dollars’ worth of US soybeans.
The US started a trade war with China, which caused China to stop buying US soybeans.
In October 2025, President Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to a trade truce.
Since the truce, China has resumed buying soybeans from the US.
It is unclear how long China will continue purchasing US soybeans.
The soybean trade is part of broader tensions involving rare earths and artificial intelligence.
The issue reflects ongoing economic and political relations between the two countries.
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President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, highlighting business successes in their talks. China warned the U.S. about handling issues related to Taiwan and expressed that the conflict with Iran should not have started.
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President Trump held final discussions with Xi Jinping on economic matters.
Trump spoke positively about business achievements during the talks.
Markets showed little reaction to the economic news from the meeting.
China cautioned the U.S. against mismanaging the situation with Taiwan.
Beijing stated that the war with Iran should never have begun.
The meeting took place amid ongoing global political tensions involving these countries.
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The United States is planning to charge Raul Castro, the former president of Cuba and brother of Fidel Castro. This move is part of increased U.S. pressure on Cuba amid ongoing problems like frequent power cuts caused by a fuel blockade imposed during President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The U.S. wants to indict Raul Castro, who is 94 years old.
Raul Castro is the brother of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
The announcement came as part of rising tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
Cuba is facing regular power outages linked to a U.S. fuel blockade.
The fuel blockade was put in place during President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Indicting a former Cuban leader would be an unusual and significant action.
The situation reflects the continuing difficult relationship between the two countries.
The report was made public by U.S. media on May 15, 2026.
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Since Saturday, gang fights in suburbs near Haiti’s capital have caused at least 78 deaths, including 10 people who were not involved. The violence has forced about 5,300 people to leave their homes. Haiti faces ongoing problems with gang violence that have grown worse over the last two years.
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At least 78 people have died in gang clashes near Haiti’s capital.
Among the dead, 10 were bystanders not involved in the fighting.
The violence started on Saturday and the latest toll was reported on Thursday.
Around 5,300 people have been displaced, meaning they had to leave their homes.
The clashes occurred in the suburbs of Haiti’s capital city.
Haiti is the poorest country in the Caribbean region.
Gang violence in Haiti has increased steadily over the past two years.
This information was provided by the United Nations Office in Haiti (BINUH).
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A Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building killed 24 people, including three children. Ukraine reported a large-scale bombing campaign with over 1,560 drones launched at cities since May 11, causing widespread damage and injuries.
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The missile hit a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv, killing 24 people.
The attack was part of Russia’s largest barrage on Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began.
48 people were wounded in Kyiv, including two children.
The Ukrainian capital held a day of mourning for the victims.
The missile was recently made, showing Russia is still obtaining parts despite sanctions.
Russia launched more than 1,560 drones against Ukraine’s populated areas in recent days.
Both countries swapped 205 prisoners each in the first phase of a planned large prisoner exchange.
The prisoner swap was helped by the United Arab Emirates and confirmed by Russia’s Defense Ministry.
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