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• Authorities are investigating whether the victims of the explosion in El Plateado, Cauca, may have handled the explosive device themselves, or whether the incident was a collateral effect.
  The incident occurred during the morning of May 11th at a modest wooden house located in the La Hacienda area.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-11T17:35:08Z
• Honda and Toyota see sharp Chinese sales drops as competition heats up
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T17:27:05Z
• Videos circulating online show scenes of panic in El Plateado, Cauca, following a violent explosion in a house. One person died, and others sustained serious injuries as a result of the blast.
  Authorities are investigating whether explosive devices were being assembled in the residence, which were intended to be used in attacks against law enforcement in the Cauca region.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-11T17:25:00Z
• Polarisation and partisan redistricting in the US
  Supreme Court ruling has deepened an already ugly battle over gerrymandering
  ft uk 2026-05-11T17:23:57Z
• Deforestation, hunting, and illegal trafficking threaten the migratory bird populations in Panama.
  Panama serves annually as a resting, feeding, and shelter point for numerous species of migratory birds, many of which face some degree of threat or are at risk of extinction. These birds cross contin…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T17:19:41Z
• White House press dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
  A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
  DW europe 2026-05-11T17:18:00Z
• The Dominican Republic's healthcare system is strengthening its operational capabilities in preparation for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.
  The Dominican public health system will deploy more than 500 specialist doctors and establish over 200 care centers to meet the healthcare needs of the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games in 202…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T17:17:30Z
• Pentagon reveals location of nuclear-armed submarine after Trump rejects Iran proposal
  The Pentagon revealed the location of a U. S. Navy nuclear-armed submarine in a rare move a day after President Trump rejected the latest peace proposal from Iran.  The Ohio-class ballistic missile s…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T17:17:03Z
• A painting stolen by the Nazis has been found in the home of the descendants of a Dutch SS leader.
  It is believed that the painting was looted by the high-ranking Nazi official Hermann Göring during World War II.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-05-11T17:17:03Z
• The Memory Wall Is Real, Here Is the Door
  Relief is coming. The three companies that control virtually all of the world’s DRAM production are investing at a scale the industry hasn’t seen in decades. The harder truth is that those fabs co…
  EE Times tech 2026-05-11T17:16:03Z
• Zelensky discusses continued work of Ukrainian experts in Middle East with UAE President
  President Volodymyr Zelensky had a call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T17:15:00Z
• "What's coming is very delicate": Severe changes in climate and temperatures are anticipated in El Salvador with the arrival of the Super Niño phenomenon.
  The impending arrival of the El Niño phenomenon and the possibility of a "Super Niño" event in 2026 in Central America have raised alarms among experts and social organizations. Rubén Quintanilla, …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T17:12:54Z
• More than 60 Labour MPs call on Starmer to set timetable to quit
  Move comes after PM insisted he would prove his doubters wrong and fight any leadership challenge UK politics live – latest updates More than 60 MPs have called on Keir Starmer to set a timetable to…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T17:12:53Z
• Trump says ceasefire with Iran is "on life support."
  The U.S.'s ceasefire with Iran is "unbelievably weak" and on "massive life support" after peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran hit a snag over the weekend, President Donald Trump said on Monda…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-11T17:11:58Z
• A large-scale fire is affecting the Celaque National Park in Honduras.
  A large, inter-institutional operation is currently underway in Honduras, aimed at containing a massive forest fire that is affecting the Celaque National Park, one of the country's most important pro…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T17:09:36Z
• What Victory Day means to Russia now
  A commemoration of those who died in the second world war is being used to lend legitimacy to war in Ukraine
  ft uk 2026-05-11T17:09:15Z
• Mattarella: "If politicians listened to the world, things would be better."
  Dialogue at the Polytechnic with the renowned architect Piano, focusing on "doubt" and the "beauty of politics."
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T17:08:51Z
• Column by José Miguel Sánchez: Tax Proposal.
  The draft law for National Reconstruction and Economic and Social Development, presented by the government, contains a series of measures aimed at reactivating the economy, investment, and growth. Sev…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T17:08:14Z
• U. K.’s Starmer Turns Left in Bid to Stop Party Revolt
  After poor local-election results, the prime minister confronts a growing rebellion among lawmakers within his own Labour Party.
  WSJ us 2026-05-11T17:08:00Z
• "It's part of the democratic process": Pizarro (from the Progressive Party) responds to Kast's criticisms regarding calls to mobilize.
  The congresswoman Lorena Pizarro (PC) criticized President José Antonio Kast's questioning of the Communist Party for calling on citizens to mobilize and engage in social movements in the streets. "I…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T17:05:01Z
• Mother's Day resulted in a positive security outcome in Colombia: Police reported 39 murders and a 56% reduction in deaths caused by altercations.
  Authorities reported over 11,000 incidents of disruptive behavior and confiscated 4,210 sharp objects during the weekend.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-11T17:03:08Z
• "Ceasefire on life support": Trump's Iran tirade after rejecting proposal, calls it "garbage."
  Trump's recent remarks have raised concerns about the potential resumption of hostilities between Iran and the United States, which have been ongoing since February 28.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T17:02:02Z
• International Feline Contest: Europe’s 'most beautiful cats' gather in Sofia
  Cat lovers from across Europe gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the international Cat Show Expo, where more than 150 cats competed in a prestigious feline competition judged by experts from several cou…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T17:00:34Z
• Trump will declare victory in Iran no matter what. Is selling the war as a positive possible?
  President Trump has declared the war with Iran won, but the reality is that the conflict is far from over and the Republicans will have a hard time convincing the American people that it was worth it.
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T17:00:00Z
• Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran
  Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
  NPR us 2026-05-11T16:59:38Z
• UN experts demand an investigation into the forced disappearance and death of Víctor Hugo Quero.
  The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances expressed serious concern on Monday regarding the enforced disappearance of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas and his subsequent death while in st…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-05-11T16:58:32Z
• Jeffries vows ‘massive’ response following redistricting setback in Virginia
  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N. Y.) is vowing a “massive” response to last week’s Virginia Supreme Court decision on redistricting, which nullified a new map in the Old Dominion to t…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T16:58:32Z
• Labour officials are reportedly "backing away" from efforts to block the return of Andy Burnham.
  LONDON — Labour Party officials are now reportedly less likely to prevent leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham from returning to parliament following disappointing election results last week, accordi…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-11T16:58:18Z
• Who is Roberto Sánchez, the candidate who is emerging as a potential challenger to Keiko Fujimori for the presidency of Peru?
  Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez would advance to the second round of the presidential elections in Peru, a country marked by political fragmentation, years of institutional instability, and citize…
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-05-11T16:57:46Z
• 6 found dead in cargo train carriage at rail depot in Texas border town, police say
  Six people were found dead inside a cargo train carriage at a Union Pacific rail depot near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, police said. The people were found on Sunday as workers were inspecting …
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T16:57:02Z
• Air Assault Forces training center identifies key problem among mobilized recruits during intensive training
  Chronic health conditions that go undetected during military medical examinations have become one of the main problems identified among mobilized recruits during training, according to the 199th Train…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T16:56:00Z
• "Don't let them score on you"; they are preparing the "largest sex education class in history" in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
  Just one month before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, various organizations, government agencies, the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Republic, as well as condom brands, launched the "Don't Get Sco…
  El Universal latam 2026-05-11T16:54:48Z
• Trump: Federal gas tax pause "a great idea."
  President Donald Trump confirmed reports that he intends to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices remain high during the conflict with Iran.
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T16:52:39Z
• The PNL (presumably a political party or organization) will meet with Minister García to present its legislative agenda, proposing amendments to the major reform.
  On Tuesday, May 12th, the Libertarian National Party (PNL) has scheduled a meeting with the Minister of the Presidential Secretariat, José García Ruminot. According to Johannes Kaiser, the president…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T16:52:22Z
• Desbordes continues his dispute with the government and responds to Undersecretary Silva: "What am I going to talk to you about with that kind of arrogance?"
  The dispute over the expansion of Santiago 1 prison continues. The mayor of the municipality, Mario Desbordes, this time responded to the Undersecretary of Justice, Luis Silva, who, in a conversation …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T16:51:36Z
• Confirmed: Pre-Columbian treasure discovered during the construction of an airport in Colombia, predating the Spanish conquest.
  During the expansion work on the runway at the Golfo de Morrosquillo airport, in Tolú, Sucre, an archaeological specimen was discovered.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-11T16:51:33Z
• The B-52 is nearing its first century of service: why the U.S. still can't replace it.
  The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber, manufactured in the United States, is facing a potential reassessment of its future after an uninterrupted service life that began in the 1950s. The U.S. governm…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T16:51:02Z
• The EU has ruled out that the hantavirus detected on the cruise ship Hondius is a new variant, but the six-week quarantine remains in place.
  The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported on Monday that genetic analyses of the hantavirus found on the Dutch cruise ship MH Hondius indicate that it is the known Andes v…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T16:50:44Z
• Trump minimizes concerns about the Hantavirus, stating that it is "not easy to spread."
  US President Donald Trump said he is satisfied with the government's response to the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, stating that the virus is "not easy to spread."
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T16:50:12Z
• Trump Vows to Discuss Case of Imprisoned Jimmy Lai With Xi
  US President Donald Trump reiterated that he would raise the case of imprisoned Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping at their summit this week.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T16:48:33Z
• UK sanctions Iranian entities accused of deploying criminal proxies
  UK sanctions Iranian entities accused of deploying criminal proxies
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T16:47:46Z
• Sheinbaum stated that Díaz Ayuso's recent tour was a "failure," accusing the conservative party (Panistas) of bringing her "to pay homage to Hernán Cortés."
  Following a visit by the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, to Mexico, which was cut short and accompanied by accusations from Díaz Ayuso against the federal government of a bo…
  El Universal latam 2026-05-11T16:47:34Z
• South African impeachment committee to probe Cyril Ramaphosa
  Revival of long-running ‘Phala Phala’ scandal threatens turbulence for president’s ANC and ruling coalition
  ft uk 2026-05-11T16:47:04Z
• Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has been declared in contempt of court for failing to appear at his trial for human trafficking.
  The Bolivian justice system has declared former President Evo Morales in contempt of court after he failed to appear on Monday before the Departmental Tribunal of Tarija, where the legal proceedings a…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T16:46:44Z
• Rove says new GOP election maps could backfire in House races
  Republican strategist Karl Rove said Sunday that his party’s redistricting push could have unintended consequences in the midterms.  When host Trey Gowdy asked Rove on “Sunday Night in America”…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T16:46:16Z
• Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village
  A 2018 outbreak of hantavirus in the small Patagonian town of Epuyén led to 34 cases and 11 fatalities. Leer más
  BA Times latam 2026-05-11T16:46:09Z
• Trump has once again stated that he is "seriously considering" making Venezuela the 51st state of the United States.
  President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he is "seriously considering" making Venezuela the 51st state of the United States, highlighting the country's abundant natural resources and reaffirming t…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-05-11T16:45:40Z
• 輕鬆華語GO: EASY CHINESE GO
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:04Z
• Thailand’s Thaksin released from jail
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:03Z
• Indian PM urges reduced use of fuel amid war disruption
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:03Z
• Iranian Nobel winner released on bail
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:03Z
• Two passengers from hantavirus ship test positive
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:03Z
• Polish fugitive minister fled Hungary as Orban ousted
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:03Z
• Florida mulling charging ChatGPT in murder case
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:03Z
• Intangible cultural event
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:03Z
• Inside Kaohsiung’s graffiti scene
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:03Z
• Rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship kills 3, raising global health concerns.
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:03Z
• When AI thinks you are who you are not
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:01Z
• Europe prepares for the end of US security support
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:01Z
• Knicks advance to Conference finals
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:01Z
• Taiwan’s shooters win World Cup gold in Kazakhstan
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:01Z
• Astros’ Teng Kai-wei takes loss in start against Reds
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:01Z
• Flick's Barcelona secure the title with a victory in 'El Clasico'.
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:45:01Z
• Opel Corsa GSE: The most powerful and sporty electric compact car in the brand's history.
  The German company's latest foray into compact sportiness is the Opel Corsa GSE, a model that symbolizes the return of the brand's most radical designation in a fully electric format. Inspired by the …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T16:45:00Z
• Woman missing with her children: More letters found, suicide suspected.
  The Piacenza Public Prosecutor's Office confirms: "This is a sensitive moment; discretion is needed."
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T16:44:56Z
• EU seeks to restore trade with Damascus in bid to ensure ‘safe’ Syrian refugee returns
  The EU restores all trade with Syria while investing in the country's reconstruction, but experts argue that safe returns of Syrian citizens living in the EU cannot happen overnight, as many have alre…
  EUobserver europe 2026-05-11T16:44:16Z
• Sweet harvest
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:44:12Z
• EDITORIAL: The growing AI skills gap
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:44:12Z
• RightsCon nixing is just the start
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:44:12Z
• Taiwan needs a silicon network
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:44:12Z
• AI era calls for higher education reforms
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:44:12Z
• EDITORIAL CARTOON
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:44:12Z
• "The Devil Wears Prada 2" offers a stylish farewell to print media.
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:44:12Z
• Residential electricity rates to rise on June 1: Taipower
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:43:32Z
• No end to deadlock as Iran, US reject ceasefire terms
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:43:32Z
• Lawmakers vote to impeach Sara Duterte in Manila
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:43:32Z
• Taiwan ‘confident’ in US ties, foreign minister says
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:43:32Z
• Vatican official making rare trip to Taiwan for Tzu Chi anniversary
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:43:32Z
• China to release Fucha from jail this week: source
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:43:32Z
• Taiwanese indicted over illegal Chinese company operations
  Taipei Times asia 2026-05-11T16:43:32Z