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• Ecuador: Over 1,700 people have been arrested and hundreds of weapons have been seized during the first week of the new curfew.
  Just one week after the new curfew, decreed by President Daniel Noboa, came into effect, Ecuadorian authorities reported the arrest of 1,735 people, the seizure of hundreds of firearms, ammunition, an…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T14:42:52Z
• The Constitutional Court will review petitions related to the change of leadership at the Attorney General's Office of Guatemala.
  The future of the Public Ministry in Guatemala hangs in the balance this Tuesday, May 12th, when the Constitutional Court will analyze a series of key legal challenges aimed at halting or reversing th…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T14:42:15Z
• Snack maker Calbee's packages go black and white amid Iran war ink crunch
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T14:42:06Z
• Pancreatic cancer: Researchers discover a protein that protects the tumor and inhibits the body's defenses.
  Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult tumors to treat. Its danger stems largely from the fact that the tumor creates an environment that actively suppresses the body's defenses and prevents t…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T14:41:30Z
• "God reminds me that I am not the best": The transformation of Tabernáculo in El Salvador with Edgard López Bertrand Jr.
  In the geographical heart of San Salvador, where the hustle and bustle of the capital never ceases, stands a giant that has survived earthquakes, civil wars, and democratic transitions. The Tabernácu…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T14:38:13Z
• The man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleaded not guilty, and conspiracy theories surrounding the attack are gaining traction.
  WASHINGTON. – The man accused of attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, Donald Trump, during the traditional White House Correspondents' Association Dinner pleaded not guilty …
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T14:36:10Z
• Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire
  Russia ​and Ukraine on Monday reported fighting along their long front line despite a US-mediated ceasefire, and each accused the other of launching drone and artillery strikes. Ukraine and Russia a…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T14:35:57Z
• Transcript of an interview with Luis de Guindos
  Transcript from an interview with the vice-president of the European Central Bank
  ft uk 2026-05-11T14:35:37Z
• The mysterious death of Zaira Milena Gómez in Bucaramanga: the woman who was last seen alive with her partner and died in an accident.
  The family is demanding justice and claims that something happened after she was reported missing.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-11T14:34:58Z
• Hantavirus: France enforces strict measures after citizen tests positive
  One person in France has tested positive for Hantavirus. This comes after five people from the cruise ship were repatriated on Sunday after the vessel docked in the Spanish port of Tenerife. According…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T14:34:33Z
• Hantavirus: French PM Lecornu holds talks with medical advisers, ministers
  A French passenger who was on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus and her condition is deteriorating, French authorities said. France's Prime Minister Sebastie…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T14:33:58Z
• Case of the Power Outage in Ecuador: It has been revealed that the advance payments made to the company Progen were transferred to personal accounts.
  The funds that the Ecuadorian government provided to the American company Progen Industries to address the electricity crisis of 2024 were transferred to personal accounts of executives and companies …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T14:33:09Z
• Changing geopolitics, deals and new partnerships on the menu at Africa-France summit
  French President Emmanuel Macron ​and more than 30 African leaders kicked off a summit in Kenya on Monday aimed at diversifying Paris' partnerships on the continent and clinching new investment deal…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T14:33:00Z
• The Peronist faction seeking to distance itself from Kicillof and La Cámpora is trying to gain a foothold in the interior regions.
  The Peronist movement, launched on May 1st, aims to build a political alternative that goes beyond simply aligning with either the "Kicillofism" or "Cristinism" factions. It seeks to expand its influe…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T14:31:52Z
• Mauricio Macri has strained his relationship with Milei, and within the government, there's a belief that he's trying to reposition the PRO party in preparation for the 2027 elections.
  The controversial document published on the social media accounts of the PRO party surprised several leaders within the same political space, but it particularly drew the attention of the national gov…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T14:30:12Z
• God won’t save this Supreme Court: That job belongs to all of us
  The Roberts Court has become a partisan and ideological tool of the right-wing legal and political movement.
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T14:30:00Z
• Key points from Tareck El Aissami's initial statement: torture, irregularities, and a request for release.
  While the attention of the Venezuelan public remains focused on other issues, the Pdvsa-Crypto case, involving former Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami, has been reactivated in the judicial system, with …
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-05-11T14:28:34Z
• Witch Post's spellbinding EP 'Butterfly' and goodbye to Charli XCX's 'Brat Summer'
  In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Scottish-American duo Witch Post. Despite living more than 4,000 miles apart, Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser crossed geographical…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T14:27:20Z
• Six people found dead inside train car at rail yard near Texas-Mexico border
  Discovery was made by Union Pacific employee inspecting stopped train at the yard in Laredo before it continued its journey north Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Rail workers in Texa…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T14:27:01Z
• More than 60 contractors from Entel participated in a successful training session.
  The meeting aimed to strengthen strategic relationships and align suppliers with the company's sustainability and excellence standards. Topics discussed included compliance, sustainability, cybersecur…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T14:25:56Z
• UK gilt yields creep higher as Starmer speech fails to dispel investor ‘jitters’
  Cost of government borrowing rises on concerns about potential for political instability and rising inflation Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates The cost of governmen…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T14:25:38Z
• A blanket of gray clouds, cold temperatures, and "a few drops" of rain: the forecast for the Metropolitan Region and central area.
  This Monday, May 11th, the Metropolitan Region woke up to a clear sky and an environmental alert due to "poor ventilation conditions." It will be a hot day, with temperatures approaching 30°C (86°F)…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T14:25:12Z
• Fomo is a poor motivation for EU tech policy
  Europe’s large public sectors are a powerful tool to build a market for native tech
  ft uk 2026-05-11T14:24:57Z
• Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
  Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
  BBC uk 2026-05-11T14:23:43Z
• France's President Emmanuel Macron defends Europe in Africa and urges investment
  Macron, leading the two-day summit aimed at renewing France's engagement with Africa, said Europe was instead promoting "a strategy of autonomy" for both continents.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T14:23:24Z
• Philippine lawmaker holes up in Senate as ICC confirms drug war warrant
  A sitting Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for his role in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war took refuge inside the Senate on Monday to avoid arrest by governm…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T14:22:57Z
• Starmer Fights To Save His Premiership
  Keir Starmer vowed to prove his critics wrong in a speech to save his premiership following bruising local elections. Lizzy Burden explains how the markets reacted. (Source: Bloomberg)
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T14:22:42Z
• In Pomorye 190-carat diamond discovered at depth of 375 meters, company says
  All diamonds, regardless of their size and weight, form under similar conditions
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T14:22:38Z
• Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales
  Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.
  BBC uk 2026-05-11T14:22:07Z
• The story of the "suicide dolphins" that Iran purchased from Ukraine.
  U.S. media outlets have speculated about the possibility that the Iranian regime might use trained animals to attack U.S. warships, in an attempt to break the naval blockade imposed by Washington.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-05-11T14:21:36Z
• China, US arrest 5 in joint drug sting ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
  Authorities from the U. S. and China recently arrested five suspects in a drug smuggling and trafficking operation, according to Chinese state media. The Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) anno…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T14:21:16Z
• (LEAD) Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U. S. hold talks amid OPCON transfer push, Hormuz ship issue
  SEOUL/WASHINGTON, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The top defense chiefs of South Korea and t...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T14:20:34Z
• Hantavirus: Mandatory quarantine for a 24-year-old from Torre del Greco and a 25-year-old from Calabria.
  A French citizen and an American citizen, who were on board the Hondius, have tested positive. The Italian Ministry of Health stated: "The risk remains low, and a circular will be sent to the regions.…
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T14:18:42Z
• The Fidene massacre: the life sentence for the killer has been confirmed on appeal.
  Claudio Campiti murdered four women in Rome in 2022.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T14:17:30Z
• War update: 38 combat clashes since morning, Pokrovsk direction remains most active
  Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has launched 38 attacks on the positions of Ukraine's defenders. The enemy is exerting the greatest pressure in the Pokrovsk direction.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T14:17:00Z
• EU weighs adding carbon costs to outbound flights
  Proposal likely to trigger backlash from airline industry and the US
  ft uk 2026-05-11T14:16:35Z
• The "Conectemos la Chile" and "Nuevo Horizonte" coalitions have launched their campaigns for the upcoming elections for the executive board of the Fech (Federación de Estudiantes de Chile) at the University of Chile.
  Students will have to choose between the "Conectemos la Chile" and "Nuevo Horizonte" lists to determine the next Executive Board of the University of Chile Student Federation (Fech), starting this Mon…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T14:16:18Z
• Who is Anil Kochhar? 5 things to know as Indian-origin philanthropist clears loans for 176 NCSU grads, video goes viral
  Indian-origin philanthropist Anil Kochhar will cover final-year student loans for the 2026 graduates of NC State University's Wilson College of Textiles.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T14:16:05Z
• PC (the Christian Democratic Party) responds to criticisms from José Antonio Kast regarding calls to mobilize: "He is abusing his position."
  Following criticism from President José Antonio Kast directed at the Communist Party, various representatives of that political group responded to the president's remarks. The situation arose in resp…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T14:15:56Z
• Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Is Transferred to Tehran Hospital
  Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist who has spent much of her adult life in and out of prison, will undergo treatment in Tehran after collapsing earlier this month, a foundation run by…
  NYT us 2026-05-11T14:13:57Z
• (LEAD) Samsung Electronics labor, management hold first mediation talks over strike
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.'s management and labor held th...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T14:11:09Z
• How Cash-in-a-Sofa Scandal Threatens to Topple South Africa’s Ramaphosa
  A scandal that led South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider resigning four years ago has come back to haunt him.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T14:10:25Z
• ‘Wordle’ to become TV game show, with Savannah Guthrie as host
  The popular word game “Wordle” is being made into a TV show, which will be broadcast on NBC and hosted by anchor Savannah Guthrie. The popular word game from The New York Times is expected to air …
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T14:10:03Z
• 'I will make an order': Macron asks audience to leave if they want to chat during Nairobi summit
  French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to call for silence from a noisy audience, telling attendees to leave the room if they wanted to continue…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T14:08:37Z
• Inside Blake Lively’s legal (and media) battle against Justin Baldoni: When everyone loses, from money to reputation
  It was early afternoon last Monday — Met Gala Monday. Newsrooms (and celebrities) had their eyes fixed on gowns, flowers, and art. Few expected the kind of statement that dropped around 1 p.m. New Y…
  EL PAIS europe 2026-05-11T14:08:11Z
• Architecture of remembrance and hope: Daniel Libeskind at 80
  Famous for designing the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Ground Zero project in New York, the architect has created dozens of memorable buildings worldwide.
  DW europe 2026-05-11T14:07:00Z
• Anthropic says that stories about "evil AI" were responsible for Claude's blackmail attempts.
  Anthropic believes they have identified the cause of blackmail-like behavior in their chatbot, Claude: fictional stories found online.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T14:06:39Z
• Watch live: Trump promotes moves to advance maternal health
  President Trump will preside over an event Monday morning to highlight moves he has made to advance maternal health and support motherhood. Among those measures is the unveiling of Moms.gov, which t…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T14:06:13Z
• Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
  A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.
  BBC uk 2026-05-11T14:04:56Z
• Family of Florida university shooting victim sues over suspect’s ChatGPT use
  Federal lawsuit against OpenAI says alleged gunman had extensive conversations with chatbot over months The family of one of two people killed in an April 2025 shooting at Florida State University (FS…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T14:04:52Z
• Suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of US president
  This is a breaking news story.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T14:04:02Z
• The 3D reconstruction of the Garlasco crime scene, featuring an avatar of Sempio.
  The documents from the Pavia Public Prosecutor's Office detail the analysis of footprint number 33 and the pattern left by a shoe.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T14:03:37Z
• The Mayor of Paris wants to ensure a "right to beauty" within the city.
  PARIS – The newly elected mayor of Paris, the socialist Emmanuel Grégoire, announced a series of measures on Monday, including improved street cleaning, to guarantee a "right to beauty" in the capi…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T14:02:37Z
• Chicago teen who pushed for parents’ release from ICE custody dies of cancer
  Kevin González, 18-year-old who had terminal colon cancer, died shortly after reuniting with his parents in Mexico A Chicago-born teen who advocated for his parents’ release from US immigration aut…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T14:01:59Z
• Iran offer was ‘reasonable,’ official says after Trump rejection
  A top Iranian official on Monday said a peace proposal summarily rejected by President Donald Trump was a “reasonable and generous” path toward ending the war. Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson f…
  asiatimes asia 2026-05-11T14:01:37Z
• Keir Starmer critic backs off immediate leadership challenge
  LONDON — A would-be stalking horse candidate to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed away from the nuclear option of launching a leadership bid Monday. In an interview with POLITICO, C…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-11T14:01:27Z
• Trump gala shooter pleads not guilty to all charges
  The ⁠man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House reporters’ gala last month pleaded not guilty ‌to all charges on Monday. Cole Allen, 31, did not speak in…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T14:01:08Z
• China deepens footprint at AI conference despite NeurIPS dispute, US tensions
  Chinese technology companies and researchers turned out in force at a leading global artificial intelligence conference, despite mounting questions over whether they might avoid the event as a consequ…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T14:00:09Z
• Trump urged to raise cases of detained Americans when he meets Xi in Beijing
  A US congressional commission is pressing President Donald Trump to confront his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping over detained Americans when the leaders meet this week, warning that silence would leav…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T14:00:06Z
• In red states, Democrats aren’t listening to their own
  This is the first presidential election Don has ever called wrong.
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T14:00:00Z
• The plight of foreign fighters recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine.
  On February 28th, Freddy Gómez, a Peruvian citizen, traveled to Moscow, where he met a Colombian man who offered him a job in the country. His work experience in a technical service for electronic de…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T14:00:00Z
• Just one month before the start of the tournament: Debate in Mexico regarding a possible early end to the school year due to the 2026 World Cup.
  The Mexican Ministry of Public Education (SEP) announced that the end of the 2025-2026 school year will be moved forward due to the 2026 World Cup and the high temperatures affecting the country. Acco…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T14:00:00Z
• Trump blasts Fox News’s Heinrich over Ro Khanna interview
  President Trump went after Fox News’s Jacqui Henrich over a recent interview she did with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), a prominent progressive whose star has risen in the last year amid his push for t…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T13:59:30Z
• West's negative attitude towards May 9th is hindering relations with Russia, according to a political scientist.
  Kees van der Pijl believes that this position complicates potential contacts aimed at resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T13:59:19Z
• Trump rejects Iran proposal; Congress tackles reconciliation, housing
  If you want to ask the editors a question, click the “view chat” icon in the top right corner of the video, put in your first and last name, and type in your questions. President Trump shoots down…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T13:59:10Z
• Voloshyn explains how false Russian reports about captured territories affect further assaults
  In the Orikhiv direction, Russian command submitted false reports to higher headquarters claiming the alleged capture of settlements, which caused disorganization in the actions of artillery and assau…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T13:59:00Z
• Seven people barred from coming to UK for far-right rally
  Keir Starmer says ‘agitators’ will be blocked from attending Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom event Seven people hoping to attend a far-right rally in central London on Saturday have been bloc…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T13:57:35Z
• Dean Potter, the climber who dreamed of his own death every night
  Dean Potter had a recurring nightmare that haunted him like a shadow: he was falling into the void and would wake up just before hitting the floor. He died thousands of times before he actually passed…
  EL PAIS europe 2026-05-11T13:56:58Z
• Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers
  Hong Kong authorities have prepared 50,000 sandbags and several water-filled flood barriers to brace for the coming typhoon season, while enhancement works at the high-risk Tseung Kwan O promenade are…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T13:55:20Z
• Suspect in White House press dinner shooting pleads not guilty to all charges
  Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump last month, did not speak as plea was entered The suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last month at a gala in Washing…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T13:53:13Z
• Donors growing self-interest calls for 'complete reset' of official development assistance
  Every year, $4 trillion must be found to meet the United Nations' sustainable development goals. This staggering sum raises key questions: Who actually benefits from this aid? And how can it be distri…
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-11T13:52:36Z
• China’s Malacca Dilemma, After Hormuz
  Western-dominated insurance premiums can choke off Beijing’s oil supplies more effectively than warships can.
  Foreign Policy us 2026-05-11T13:52:14Z
• EU to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers
  European Union officials said seven settlers or settler organizations would be blacklisted. No consensus has been found among member states to take further steps against Israel.
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-11T13:51:47Z
• Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82
  ‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for his portrayal of roles including Macbeth and Mercutio The actor Michael Pennington, known for his Shakespearean work and …
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T13:50:36Z
• EU approves new sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
  The European Union on Monday approved new sanctions on Israeli settlers "guilty of supporting the extremist and violent colonisation of the West Bank", French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said …
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T13:49:57Z
• Qatar Airways will begin flights to Venezuela and Colombia starting in July.
  The Qatari airline, Qatar Airways, will begin operating flights to Caracas (Venezuela) and Bogotá (Colombia) starting July 22nd, making it the first airline from the Persian Gulf to directly connect …
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-05-11T13:47:35Z
• Zelensky can currently only be removed from power through a coup d'état, according to an expert.
  Vladimir Zharikhin, Deputy Director of the CIS Institute, emphasized that such a coup would be heavily dependent on external influences, particularly the will of the Americans.
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T13:46:38Z
• New details have emerged regarding the sexual exploitation of girls, adolescents, and young women by the "Shottas" and "Spartans" gangs in Buenaventura.
  The government has brokered an agreement with gangs to combat this practice and recruitment. The governor stated: "We will verify that these agreements are being upheld, as there are instances where t…
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-11T13:46:01Z
• Fies 2026: Pre-selected candidates must validate their application data by today.
  The deadline for pre-selected university students for the remaining spots in the Student Financing Fund (Fies) program, for the first semester of 2026, to validate the information they provided during…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-05-11T13:45:00Z
• Hantavirus: How it differs from COVID
  In 2018-2019, the Andes virus hantavirus spread person-to-person in Argentina. Eleven people died — but it was stopped. Analysis of that outbreak shows the current one can also be stopped.
  DW europe 2026-05-11T13:44:00Z