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Mexican mayor killed less than a week after taking office

The mayor of a crime-ridden city in Mexico has been killed less than a week after taking office, the latest in a string of violent attacks targeting politicians in the country.

Pope vows to root out ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse after unusually frank plea from Belgian PM

Pope Francis has pledged to root out the “scourge” of clerical sexual abuse after Belgium’s prime minster urged him in unusually frank terms to take concrete action.

Prepare for a Leadership Legacy Like No Other: The Global Leadership Forum 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas!

The countdown has begun for what promises to be a transformative weekend of leadership, legacy, and lasting connections! The International Third World Leaders Association (ITWLA) proudly invites you to the highly anticipated Global Leadership Forum 2024, a landmark event you …

This US man failed Spanish in school. Now he’s running a language school in Spain

Relocating to another country is a dream come true for many people, yet when the language is a nightmare it can be a major deterrent.

Two rescued from stricken yacht ‘at the mercy of the elements’ in 24-hour ordeal

Two people have been rescued after a terrifying night at sea as six-meter (20-foot) waves tossed their stricken yacht nearly 200 miles (322 kilometers) off Australia’s eastern coast as they drifted at speed towards New Zealand.

Israel’s military says six hostages ‘brutally murdered’ in Gaza, including Israeli-American Goldberg-Polin

Israel’s military said it has recovered the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas militants in Gaza – including an Israeli-American captive – dealing fresh heartbreak to relatives who fear time is running out for loved ones seized by the …

Detention of Telegram founder sparks debate about free speech and criminal activity online

The detention of the Russian-born billionaire founder of Telegram, a messaging app known for its unfiltered content, has sparked debate about freedom of speech and illegal content on the internet.

She says Israeli military killed her husband and daughter. Then soldiers brought her to an Israeli hospital

Sham Abu Tabaq, age 5, has a piercing stare. Behind her dark eyes are memories she has hardly begun to process.

Bodies of six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza, Israel says

The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight military operation in Khan Younis, Israeli authorities said Tuesday, as the latest ceasefire negotiations continue.

Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza.

Italy imposes beach rules and selfie stop lights as tourist numbers hit peak levels

Dream Roman Holidays may be more like a nightmare for anyone visiting Italy over the next few days. Such huge numbers are expected to descend on the country’s popular destinations around a major holiday that special measures are being put …

Doctors strike across India to protest rape and murder of trainee medic

Thousands of doctors have gone on strike across India to demand better protection for health workers after a trainee medic was raped and murdered in eastern West Bengal state.

El Chapo’s son pleads not guilty to narcotics, money laundering and firearms charges

Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of the former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, pleaded not guilty in federal court to narcotics, money laundering and firearms charges in Chicago Tuesday, just days after he was taken into American custody …

Thousands of Disneyland workers are expected to authorize a potential strike. It would be the first in 40 years

Cyn Carranza buffs, cleans, waxes and scrubs Disneyland floors starting at midnight, so that guests coming the next morning feel as if no one had been there before them.

Over 70 arbitrary detentions reported days into campaigning for Venezuela election, NGO says

Seventy-one “arbitrary detentions” have been reported within days of the start of campaigning for Venezuela’s presidential election, according to a human rights NGO.

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