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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine, together with European partners, is advancing the creation of an anti-ballistic coalition and the production of anti-ballistic systems in …

Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T16:33:00Z

Warsh Confirmed to Fed Board, Still Awaiting Vote on Chair Post

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Tuesday, with the chamber expected to confirm him separately as chair later this week.

Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T16:31:26Z

The government has launched the National Cable Management and Removal Plan in Florida. This initiative will involve over 66,000 interventions across the country.

The government announced this Tuesday the launch of the National Plan for the Organization and Removal of Cables. During an event held in La Florida, led by the Minister of Transportation, Louis de G…

La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T16:29:03Z

Labour plotters v stubborn Starmer: will he resign? – The Latest

Tensions are running high in Westminster as Keir Starmer tells his cabinet he is not going anywhere. But with several ministers quitting the government and more than 80 MPs calling for him to go, how …

Guardian uk 2026-05-12T16:28:55Z

Dimon Says US, Europe Have to Fix 'Stupid' Trade Issues

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said fixing “stupid” trade issues between the US and Europe would pave the way for better growth. He also says the US would benefit from a …

Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T16:27:21Z

Singapore's Sea logs drop in e-commerce profit as competition intensifies

Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T16:27:05Z

Group linked to Trump sons asks US for extra $400mn for tungsten mine

Cove Kaz Capital has already secured up to $1.6bn in government support for project in Kazakhstan

ft uk 2026-05-12T16:25:36Z

Head of Microsoft’s Israel branch to step down after inquiry into dealings with Israeli military

The inquiry came after a Guardian investigation revealed Israel used company technology to support mass surveillance of Palestinian phone calls The head of Microsoft’s Israeli subsidiary will step d…

Guardian uk 2026-05-12T16:24:59Z

Trump postpones beef tariff cuts over fears of hitting US cattle farmers

Abrupt change of plan signals chaotic approach to trade

ft markets 2026-05-12T16:23:56Z

Rodrigo Vergara and the mega-reform: "It's good that the discussion is focused on the fiscal risks, and that we seek ways to mitigate them."

The former president of the Central Bank has been in the news in recent weeks, especially since he stated that, although the major reform involves fiscal risks, "the biggest risk is doing nothing." In…

La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T16:22:46Z

Harfuch reports that 96 people have been displaced in Chilapa due to violence; authorities have identified two criminal groups, "Los Ardillos" and "Los Tlacos."

In response to the violence caused by crime in Chilapa, Guerrero, the head of the Secretariat for Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar García Harfuch, reported the displacement of 96 people, …

El Universal latam 2026-05-12T16:21:52Z

Why some iPhone text chats may have a new alert on them

The new feature, which is meant to increase security and privacy, isn't available to all iPhone users.

The Hill us 2026-05-12T16:20:04Z

The mayor of a city in California resigned after admitting that she had been acting as a secret agent for China.

Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to charges related to her illegal collaboration with the Chinese government.

BBC Mundo latam 2026-05-12T16:19:38Z

Sheinbaum stated that the relationship with the European Union has tensions but is generally stable; she rejected a request for an urgent arrest warrant against Rubén Rocha.

President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that "the relationship with the United States government may have its tensions, but it is doing well," and rejected requests for an urgent arrest warrant for the pur…

El Universal latam 2026-05-12T16:19:35Z

EU countries back suspension of funding for the Venice Biennale over Russian participation

Fourteen out of 27 EU member states criticised the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, which sparked a fierce controversy in Italy, as Brussels called for a suspension of funding…

Euronews europe 2026-05-12T16:19:35Z

Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates

Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.

BBC uk 2026-05-12T16:19:24Z

Jean Meneses criticizes the officiating after Palestino's victory over Limache.

Last Monday night, Palestino and Deportes Limache faced off at the Municipal Stadium of La Pintana in a match within the Copa de la Liga. Palestino had the opportunity to reach the final round of the …

La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T16:18:51Z

Kuwait Accuses Iran of Trying to Infiltrate Its Territory

Kuwait’s interior ministry said a group of armed Iranians arrived at Bubiyan Island in the Persian Gulf on May 1 aboard a rented fishing boat and exchanged fire with Kuwaiti soldiers.

NYT us 2026-05-12T16:18:40Z

The environmental commission of Valparaíso has approved the extension of the Metrotren project, valued at US$800 million, which will connect the cities of Quillota and La Calera.

The railway line that will connect Quillota and La Calera, in the Valparaíso region, received its environmental approval this Tuesday morning. The Environmental Assessment Commission (Coeva) of Valpa…

La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T16:18:18Z

"Panda," believed to be the leader of a group of hitmen associated with "Los 300," and the main perpetrator of the murder of the Pan American judo champion in Palmira, has been arrested.

The suspect had reportedly regained his freedom due to the expiration of his sentence several weeks before committing the crime.

El Tiempo latam 2026-05-12T16:17:47Z

Keiko Fujimori and the battle for the future of Peru.

Peru is at a critical juncture. This is not mere rhetorical exaggeration; it is the reality of a nation caught between citizen disillusionment, political fragmentation, and the constant threat from th…

Infobae latam 2026-05-12T16:17:27Z

Sheinbaum stated that she is not aware of any investigations being conducted in the EU against opposition politicians; she reiterated that there must be evidence.

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo revealed that her government learned a few days before that the U.S. Department of Justice would be urgently requesting arrest warrants for extradition purposes. Howe…

El Universal latam 2026-05-12T16:17:01Z

'Zapper Bolloré': Publishing protest spreads to French cinema at Cannes

On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 leading figures from the film industry have published an opinion piece condemning the growing influence of the conservative billionaire on the indus…

Euronews europe 2026-05-12T16:16:55Z

Vance heading to Maine as Platner-Collins fight heats up

Vice President Vance will visit Maine on Thursday, as the Senate race between incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and likely Democratic nominee Graham Platner rolls on. Vance’s office said Tues…

The Hill us 2026-05-12T16:16:51Z

McConnell hammers Hegseth over Pentagon funding plan, alienating allies

Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee Chair Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration’s tenuous plans to fund key parts of the Pent…

The Hill us 2026-05-12T16:16:01Z

A significant blow against extortion in Barranquilla and Soledad: thirteen individuals were arrested, and two minors were apprehended, all linked to the criminal organizations known as "Pepes" and "Costeños."

In total, the detainees have a combined record of 14 prior offenses for various crimes. During the raids, a grenade was seized.

El Tiempo latam 2026-05-12T16:15:00Z

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