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• The University of La Serena has suspended in-person classes for today and has activated its security protocol.
  The University of La Serena announced the suspension of in-person classes for this Tuesday, May 12th, due to "a new development that could affect the safety of students, faculty, and staff," thereby a…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T11:30:45Z
• 4 phrases that stifle our creativity and how to avoid them, according to an expert.
  Creativity is an essential element for expression, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt to different situations and contexts in various fields. While it's common for children to express their ide…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T11:28:48Z
• A Spanish passenger on the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus.
  This Tuesday morning, the Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed a new case of hantavirus among passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius. According to information released by the Spanish government, th…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T11:27:36Z
• Federal University March, live: time, organizers, and the latest news, May 12th.
  The National Inter-University Council (CIN), the University Federation of Argentina (FUA), and the Trade Union Front of National Universities have called on students, faculty, staff, and researchers t…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T11:26:40Z
• From the "pop paradise" to La Moneda: Valentina Palavecino releases a photo book showcasing her first decade of images.
  In a world of instant gratification and algorithms, releasing a physical photo book feels almost like an act of rebellion. That is precisely the intention of photographer Valentina Valapecino. With he…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T11:26:29Z
• UK's Starmer Tries to Shut Down Labour Rebellion (Video)
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T11:25:26Z
• Democrats Wield Trump’s Ballroom Against GOP
  GOP lawmakers are grappling with a potentially tough vote on Trump’s ballroom
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T11:20:03Z
• More than 2,134 children abducted by Russia return to Ukraine — Lubinets
  As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, Ukraine has already succeeded in returning 2,134 children abducted by Russia.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T11:18:00Z
• EU talks about peace in Ukraine, but in reality it's war-minded — senior Russian diplomat
  Russia sees the practical actions the EU takes, Alexander Grushko said
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T11:17:26Z
• Rumors of a new National Electoral Council (CNE) and general elections stem from a fabricated statement attributed to Gladys Requena.
  Did Gladys Requena leak "explosive" information about elections in Venezuela? Read the key points of this fact-check: There is no official information to confirm the creation of a new National Elector…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-05-12T11:16:00Z
• West eager to transform Central Asia into bridgehead for threats against Russia — diplomat
  The West is not abandoning attempts to reshape this region to serve its needs, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T11:15:53Z
• Israel Castro joins Special Olympics after leading the National Sports Institute (IND): "We hope to follow the same path as the Paralympic movement."
  In silence, Israel Castro resigned from his position as national director of the IND (National Institute of Sports) last December, amidst a heated dispute over the use of the National Stadium followin…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T11:15:41Z
• Fights, controversies, and tension within the team: this has been the most turbulent week for a Real Madrid side that is looking towards Mourinho on the horizon.
  Real Madrid endured one of the worst weeks in its long history, no exaggeration. Or at least, in its recent history. The team was a pressure cooker that finally exploded. To add insult to injury, Barc…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T11:15:39Z
• This year has been a historic one for the category (for both men and women): here are the players who are emerging from the success of the Chilean Under-17 women's team, which is heading to the World Cup.
  This Sunday was a special day for the Chilean Under-17 women's national team. The players arrived at Juan Pinto Durán from Paraguay and were greeted with a special reception organized by the Chilean …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T11:15:35Z
• Excluded by Lionel Scaloni: The six champions who won with Argentina in Qatar and are not being considered for the 2026 World Cup.
  Argentina is preparing to begin its defense of the title it won at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The team, led by Lionel Scaloni, will be part of Group C in the 2026 North American World Cup, alongside…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T11:15:31Z
• 'This is not Covid': France takes strict measures to contain cruise ship virus
  PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 12: As France records its first hantavirus case, the government says it is following health guidelines "to a tee". In Britain, the press echoes calls by MPs for Prime Mi…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T11:14:53Z
• Hantavirus: Should we fear another global pandemic like Covid-19?
  FRANCE 24 spoke to virologist Muhammad Munir from Lancaster University about the risks of hantavirus transmission, the virus’s long incubation period, and why health experts say a Covid-style scena…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T11:13:44Z
• Foreign companies' departure from Russia is contributing to increased production, according to Novak.
  The Russian deputy prime minister noted that the economy grew at a very high rate in 2023-2024.
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T11:12:34Z
• Japan's Nidec suspected of over 1,000 cases of quality tampering
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T11:12:05Z
• End of ceasefire, chance of Putin-Zelensky meeting: Kremlin delivers new press briefing
  According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia remains open to dialogue and fully welcomes US mediation efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T11:12:04Z
• Iran has issued a new ultimatum, telling Trump that if he doesn't accept their proposal, things will get worse.
  TEHRAN (AFP) – Iran's chief negotiator on Tuesday issued an ultimatum to the United States, demanding that it accept the conditions of the 14-point peace plan proposed by Tehran to end the war in th…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T11:11:35Z
• Political polls: The Democratic Party (PD) is doing well, while the Brothers of Italy (FdI) remains in first place. The party led by Vannacci is gaining support.
  The weekly survey conducted by Swg for the news program "Tg La7" on the voting intentions of Italians.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-12T11:09:46Z
• Israel has killed more than 350 Hezbollah terrorists since the ceasefire began in Lebanon.
  The Israeli military stated this Tuesday that it has eliminated over 350 "terrorists" and attacked more than 1,100 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire began on April 17, accordin…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T11:08:30Z
• 'Rule of gerontocracy has ended': Africa will no longer be 'lorded over by moral rule of old men'
  On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University, François Picard is pleased to welcome celebrated historian and political theorist Achille Mbembe. He offers deep insight into a…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T11:08:23Z
• European Union adopts new sanctions Israeli settlers over violence in West Bank
  European Union foreign ministers on May 12 agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, as a change of government in Hungary ended months of blockage. The bloc also mov…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T11:06:48Z
• Elder Mark Bassett's cause of death: How did Latter-day Saint Leader die at 59?
  Elder W. Mark Bassett, a 59-year-old General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on May 11.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T11:06:05Z
• Why Americans dread AI
  Silicon Valley encourages the view that the technology is unstoppable — and Trump seems to agree
  ft uk 2026-05-12T11:04:25Z
• What is the date of the presidential elections in Colombia in 2026?
  Colombians will elect their next president and vice president in May. This general election is of great importance to the country, making it relevant to know the date of the presidential elections in …
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T11:04:17Z
• Long-Dated U. K. Borrowing Costs Jump to Multiyear High as Pressure Mounts on PM Starmer
  Yields on 30-year gilts rose to their highest since 1998 and sterling fell as fiscal concerns mounted on the prospect of Starmer stepping down.
  WSJ us 2026-05-12T11:04:00Z
• Aukus costs balloon with more cash and staff for submarine agency amid ongoing search for nuclear waste dump
  Labor has announced funding for Australian Submarine Agency will jump to $512m in next financial year amid concerns the sovereign submarine fleet may never arrive Federal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Aus…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T11:03:54Z
• Why do we sometimes unconsciously imitate other accents?
  Your brain mimics sounds, vocabulary, and even sentence structure to facilitate communication and create a sense of connection.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-05-12T11:03:31Z
• Iran warned that there is "no alternative" to its plan to end the war in the Middle East, following Trump's rejection of the proposal.
  Members of the Iranian regime have stated that "there is no alternative" to ending the war in the Middle East other than for the United States to accept the proposal presented by Tehran, and they have…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T11:01:26Z
• German firms in China more upbeat about economy despite Iran war, trade headwinds: survey
  German companies in China have grown more optimistic about the country’s economic outlook, even as the Iran war and persistent trade tensions continue to weigh on their operations, according to the …
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T11:01:04Z
• US workers overwhelmingly support union-backed policies on AI, poll says
  Nine out of 10 workers express support for policies on artificial intelligence that labor unions may fight for US workers overwhelmingly support pro-worker policies on artificial intelligence (AI) and…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T11:00:45Z
• Farage faces questions over failure to declare use of donor’s helicopter
  Reform UK leader has used the helicopter to attend rallies across the country, most recently on Friday Nigel Farage is facing questions about why he did not declare his use of a donor’s helicopter t…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T11:00:44Z
• EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen
  She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
  BBC uk 2026-05-12T11:00:34Z
• What is hantavirus, and how is it transmitted? Questions and answers about the outbreak
  Health authorities assess the risk of hantavirus transmission among the general population as ‘very low’.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-12T11:00:25Z
• A Chaotic and Politicized World Cup Lumbers Toward Kickoff
  Trump’s veiled threats against Iranian players and feuds with Canada and Mexico loom large over the upcoming event.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T11:00:11Z
• Can Europe "seize the opportunity" in nuclear fusion?
  Also in today's newsletter: one of the world's best-funded fusion companies is applying to connect to the US electricity grid.
  ft uk 2026-05-12T11:00:06Z
• European ministers to discuss sending failed asylum seekers to third-country hubs
  Exclusive: Council of Europe to hold meeting in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body set to declare recognition of countries’ right to control borders Europe live – latest updates European mi…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T11:00:05Z
• Poland seeks answers from US on how wanted former justice minister was able to enter the country
  Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is …
  Notes from Poland eeurope 2026-05-12T11:00:02Z
• Europe's diverse perspectives are its unique strength – not a weakness.
  Europe's response to the question of "Who speaks for Europe?" – reportedly posed by Henry Kissinger – should be that Europe's diversity of voices and actions is its strategic strength. In a world…
  EUobserver europe 2026-05-12T11:00:00Z
• Cyprus to join agreement on Special Tribunal
  Cyprus has informed the Council of Europe of its intention to join the agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T10:59:00Z
• Foreign tourist flow to Russia rises by 28% in Q1
  In the first quarter of 2026, foreigners made 293,200 tourist visits to Russia
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T10:58:23Z
• Who is Yaoning 'Mike' Sun? Meet the ex-fiancé of Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang, who has been sentenced to 4 years in prison.
  Yaoning 'Mike' Sun was sentenced to 48 months in prison for acting as an undisclosed agent for China while advising a city council candidate.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T10:58:05Z
• Potenza will host the second leg of the ANSA 'Innovative Italy' tour.
  Focus on Basilicata, a small region rich in excellence.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-12T10:57:11Z
• Lotus boss calls for UK government support as it commits to Norfolk plant
  Sports carmaker extends lifespan of petrol-engined Emira, made in Norfolk, to continue to cater for US market Business live – latest updates The boss of the luxury sports carmaker Lotus has called f…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T10:56:44Z
• WHO head warns countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases
  Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praises Spain’s ‘compassion and solidarity’ in evacuating virus-hit cruise ship The head of the World Health Organization has warned countries to prepare for more hant…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T10:56:05Z
• How Xi Is Playing His Iran Cards as Trump Heads to Beijing
  Plus, Beijing wants to be essential to the Middle East without doing anything essential.
  WSJ us 2026-05-12T10:55:00Z
• 'There is a big rejection of Starmer' from Labour voters as PM faces calls to resign
  UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his top team that he was getting on with governing, defying mounting calls from ministers and MPs to step down. This comes following the resignation of a junior min…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T10:54:58Z
• The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that more cases of hantavirus are expected in the coming days.
  MADRID (AFP).- The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated this Tuesday that "the work is not finished" following the evacuation of most of the pass…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T10:54:37Z
• The crisis is Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged
  Even in Khartoum, where there is no longer fighting, the humanitarian situation is dire.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-12T10:54:27Z
• End of ceasefire, over 30,000 violations by Ukraine: Russian Defense Ministry statements
  Following the end of the ceasefire, the Russian Armed Forces returned to the special military operation
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T10:53:30Z
• Kenyan conservationists reintroduce rare 'ghost of the forest' antelope
  Kenyan conservationists are slowly reintroducing a rare species of antelope into the wild. Dubbed the 'ghost of the forest' for its ability to camouflage itself, very few mountain bong antelopes remai…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T10:53:19Z
• Israel to push for death penalty for perpetrators of October 7 attacks
  New legislation to set up public military tribunals that critics warn will amount to ‘show trials’
  ft uk 2026-05-12T10:52:44Z
• UK Green Leader Polanski Apologizes for Failing to Pay Local Tax
  UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologized for failing to pay enough council tax, after it emerged that the houseboat on which he lived had not been registered for the local authority levy.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T10:51:51Z
• 'Rule of gerontocracy has ended': Africa will no longer be 'lorded over by moral rule of old men'
  On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University, François Picard is pleased to welcome Cameroonian-born historian, writer, and political thinker Joseph-Achille Mbembe. He offer…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T10:51:41Z
• UK's Starmer to 'get on with governing', defies calls to quit.
  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected calls for his resignation on Tuesday, telling ministers that he would "get on with governing" despite a "destabilizing" 48 hours marked by growing calls fo…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T10:51:27Z
• Lee to meet Bessent to discuss tariffs, U. S.-China summit
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will meet visiting U. S. Treasu...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T10:51:07Z
• Fiber-optic drones, the weapon Hezbollah has adopted to attack Israel: "Using them is easier than playing a video game."
  The Lebanese militia Hezbollah has found a weakness in Israel's defensive wall, for which the Jewish state still lacks a definitive solution. After more than two years of conflict, during which Israel…
  EL PAIS europe 2026-05-12T10:50:43Z
• France and Kenya look for future partnerships at Africa Forward summit
  In Kenya, dozens of heads of states are gathered for the two-day Africa Forward summit, meant to platform the best of Africa and channel ressources to opportunity there. The summit is co-hosted with F…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T10:50:05Z
• Number of Russians’ trips abroad rises by 15.4% in Q1
  The most popular destinations were Turkey, Thailand and China
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T10:49:05Z
• The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags
  The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products.
  NYT us 2026-05-12T10:48:51Z
• Clothing swap parties, where people exchange clothes, are becoming increasingly popular.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-12T10:48:47Z
• Over 370 Afghans killed in Pakistan conflict in first 3 months of 2026: UN
  Fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces intensified in February, with many civilians killed in air raids.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-12T10:48:16Z
• Give every newborn €5k, Family Federation says
  While every baby born in Finland would get the lump sum, there's a catch as to when kids can cash out.
  YLE eeurope 2026-05-12T10:46:28Z
• eBay rejected a $56 billion bid for GameStop, deeming it "neither credible nor attractive."
  Rebuff could spur video game retailer's chief Ryan Cohen to launch a hostile bid for the online marketplace.
  ft uk 2026-05-12T10:44:31Z
• 'Work not over,' says WHO after hantavirus evacuation
  Extensive testing, contact tracing, and quarantine procedures are still needed to contain the outbreak, WHO says. However, it has stressed that the current outbreak is vastly different to the COVID-19…
  DW europe 2026-05-12T10:43:00Z
• Major Japanese petroleum company expects Hormuz crisis to subside in July
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T10:42:05Z
• Valdai expert sees CSTO cooperation as imperative to tackle regional, global instability
  Timofey Bordachev also noted the prospects for joint economic development
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T10:39:48Z
• In the international competition: Musetti was eliminated, and Ruud advances to the quarterfinals.
  The Norwegian player will face the winner of the match between Khachanov and Prizmic.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-12T10:39:23Z
• Germany invests more than EUR 10M in development of military training centers in Ukraine
  Germany will invest more than EUR 10 million in infrastructure for military training centers in Ukraine as part of an EU initiative aimed at ensuring the long-term combat readiness of the Ukrainian ar…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T10:38:00Z
• More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi
  As human rights advocate is treated in hospital after transfer from Tehran prison, prize winners demand her freedom More than 110 Nobel laureates have called for the immediate and unconditional releas…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T10:37:49Z
• A weakened Trump to test China's appetite for deal-making
  A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to China this week, his position has weakened. Still, he is hoping for any deal.…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-12T10:36:38Z
• Keir Starmer met with members of his government and ruled out resigning from his leadership position within the Labour Party.
  The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, indicated on Tuesday that he intends to remain in office, as he met with members of his government in crucial talks that could determine his future. Starmer i…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T10:36:11Z
• The Social Crisis Awaiting Venezuela’s Returning Investors
  Mines and oilfields are reopening. The communities around them are not what foreign companies remember
  Caracas Chronicles latam 2026-05-12T10:35:15Z
• Sicily police investigate illegal race with horse-drawn carts and Kalashnikovs
  Horses seized and several people questioned after animal rights activist shares video of race along country roads A video showing an illegal horse race in Sicily, with spectators firing pistols into t…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T10:34:52Z
• Want to keep aging at bay? Get some arts and culture every day, study finds
  Researchers found that people who engaged in arts and cultural activities every week appeared to age more slowly at a biological level, with effects comparable to regular exercise.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-12T10:34:32Z
• USA’s Johnny Cardoso expected to miss World Cup through ankle injury
  Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-12T10:33:00Z
• Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe
  Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major corruption investigation. Ukraine’s…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T10:32:42Z