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• Jara responds to Kast's attack on the PC (Communist Party): "He lacks a fundamental understanding of democracy that he doesn't seem to grasp clearly."
  The former presidential candidate and former Minister of Labor, Jeannette Jara (PC), responded to President José Antonio Kast's criticism of the Communist Party, following a call to action made by De…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T13:29:13Z
• A massive operation carried out by the Chilean police (Carabineros) and the Criminal Investigation Agency (PDI) across seven regions of the country has resulted in the arrest of over 450 people.
  In the courtyard of Los Naranjos, at the Palacio de La Moneda, the Minister of Security, Trinidad Steinert, along with the Director General of the Carabineros (Chilean police), Marcelo Araya, and the …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T13:28:06Z
• A new play by playwright Carla Zúñiga explores the discrimination faced by women living with HIV.
  "I'm obsessed with you. Since you started working here, I can't stop thinking about you," is one of the confessions from one worker to another, a conversation with a special name: "Symbiosis." She see…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T13:26:15Z
• China called on the United States to practice "mutual respect" ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing.
  Beijing stated on Monday that it wants to work with the United States to achieve "greater stability" in international relations, ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to China this week for a three-…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T13:23:02Z
• In Nuevo León, José Antonio "N," allegedly a leader of the Northwest Cartel, was arrested. Authorities seized seven tigers, weapons, and vehicles.
  The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, reported the arrest in Nuevo León of José Antonio "N," allegedly the leader of a criminal cell linked to the Northwest Cartel.…
  El Universal latam 2026-05-11T13:22:14Z
• The Spanish regulatory body has imposed a hefty financial penalty on former footballer Gerard Piqué for insider information.
  The former footballer Gerard Piqué has been fined 200,000 euros by the Spanish securities regulator for buying shares in a company using privileged information about a takeover bid before it was made…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T13:20:30Z
• China has expressed its willingness to achieve "greater global stability" ahead of the meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
  Chinese authorities have stated this Monday that they are prepared to achieve "greater stability" on a global level in anticipation of the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T13:19:24Z
• Ukraine: EU sanctions Russians over 'systematic unlawful deportation' of children
  The EU is sanctioning 16 individuals and seven entities over alleged child abductions. The UK also issued fresh sanctions, and Germany's defense minister visited Kyiv amid a shaky ceasefire. DW has th…
  DW europe 2026-05-11T13:19:00Z
• The Philippine House of Representatives will decide on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
  On November 11th, the Philippine House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, the eldest daughter of former President Duterte, on suspicion of misuse of confidential funds an…
  NHK asia 2026-05-11T13:18:59Z
• Canada expands sanctions against Russia over abduction of Ukrainian children
  Canada has announced an expansion of sanctions against Russia over the abduction of Ukrainian children and propaganda indoctrination.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T13:18:00Z
• The Universidad del Desarrollo (Development University) will preserve the journalistic heritage of Copesa and is launching the "La Tercera-UDD" chair.
  Several decades of political, social, and cultural history, documented in the archives of the newspaper La Tercera and other national media outlets, will now be integrated into university academic wor…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T13:17:51Z
• Gala Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Trying to Kill Trump
  The man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at a Washington hotel gala last month pleaded not guilty during a hearing in federal court Monday.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T13:16:27Z
• "Many Faces of Womanhood": Brussels photography exhibition challenges gender stereotypes in Ukraine and the Caucasus.
  An outdoor exhibition in Brussels, organized by the UN and the EU, features women from Armenia, Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine, highlighting their diverse roles in areas such as war, work, and family l…
  EUobserver europe 2026-05-11T13:15:45Z
• New cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in a French woman and an American man who were traveling on the affected cruise ship and have since returned to their respective countries.
  The American citizen is one of 17 fellow nationals who arrived in Nebraska and are undergoing clinical evaluation, while the French citizen is in isolation.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-05-11T13:13:19Z
• The selection process for the next Comptroller General in Guatemala reveals regulatory loopholes and risks of undue influence.
  The selection of the next head of the General Comptroller's Office will be marked by regulatory disputes, institutional tensions, and a renewed focus on the debate surrounding the oversight of public …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T13:13:09Z
• Two young men were killed in a motorcycle collision in Rome.
  They were both 22 years old. One of them was a classmate of Gaia Von Freymann, who was killed along with Camilla Romagnoli in a traffic accident in 2019.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T13:12:50Z
• Will Starmer's electoral difficulties lead to a reassessment of the UK's relationship with China?
  The ruling Labour Party's poor performance in local and regional elections in the UK last week has damaged Prime Minister Keir Starmer's authority and could lead to policy changes, according to Chines…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T13:12:06Z
• 'I will make order': Macorn calls for silence at Africa summit
  The French president is currently in #Nairobi for the Africa Forward summit, a gathering meant to showcase France’s new policy for the continent. It is the first time the summit is held in an Englis…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T13:11:10Z
• Live updates: Iran reveals demands Trump rejected; 17 US cruise ship passengers return
  Iranian state media shed light on its negotiating team’s latest demands in talks with the U. S., which President Trump roundly rejected on Sunday. Iran demanded war reparations, Iranian sovereignty …
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T13:10:38Z
• Hantavirus ship evacuation nears completion as 94 flown home
  A complex day-long operation to repatriate occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak neared completion late Sunday after 94 people of various nationalities were flown home from…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T13:09:42Z
• "Unacceptable": What is Iran's peace proposal that Trump has rejected?
  On Sunday, Tehran sent a response to a previous US proposal to end the war, delivered through the mediator Pakistan.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T13:09:12Z
• UK's Starmer promises to be bolder to try to rescue his job
  Prime Minister ​Keir Starmer promised to be bolder to turn around Britain's fortunes, making an impassioned plea to both his Labour Party and voters on Monday to stick with him and avoid a leadershi…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T13:08:56Z
• Iran-US ceasefire grows shaky after Trump rejects Tehran's latest proposal
  Iran and the United States were at an impasse again Monday over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky, with the two sides exchanging fire in recent days, ships and Gulf st…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T13:08:02Z
• Fuel prices in El Salvador have reached recent highs, following a cumulative increase of $0.93 per gallon since March.
  A new adjustment in fuel prices is directly impacting the wallets of drivers in El Salvador. Starting May 12, 2026, gasoline and diesel prices have increased, raising the cost per gallon to levels not…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T13:07:47Z
• Hegseth accuses Sen. Mark Kelly of revealing classified information on 'Face the Nation'.
  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday accused Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) of divulging classified information during an interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “‘Captain’ Mark Kelly strikes…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T13:07:39Z
• Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest and will not broadcast the event due to Israel's participation.
  The public broadcasters of Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia announced on Monday that they will not be broadcasting this week's 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, in a boycott of the major te…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T13:07:21Z
• More confirmed hantavirus cases: The situation in France
  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 Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T13:06:45Z
• Barranquilla: "Young," a known criminal, was arrested with nine weapons; a significant blow to the criminal networks operating in the Atlantic region.
  Carmen exposes a supply hub for criminal gangs operating throughout the metropolitan area.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-11T13:06:37Z
• Bishop Shio elected as new Patriarch of Georgia with 22 votes — voting results
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T13:06:04Z
• Closing arguments in Sarkozy trial: Ex-French pdt appealing verdict in Libya finance case
  In France, nearly two months after the start of the appeal trial concerning allegations of Libyan financing of Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign, the prosecution presented its closing argum…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T13:05:57Z
• Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong, bring UK closer to the EU to rescue his job
  Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting Monday, vowing to prove his "doubters" wrong as he sought to quell a growing threat to his leadership following disastrous election resu…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T13:04:39Z
• Sara Duterte faces fresh impeachment try in Philippines
  MANILA – The Philippine House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte Monday for large-scale corruption and threats to assassinate the country’s leader. But as the House wa…
  asiatimes asia 2026-05-11T13:04:05Z
• Risk of hantavirus spread in Europe assessed as low — European Commission
  The EU activated the mechanism after an Andes hantavirus outbreak on the vessel, which arrived at the port of Tenerife
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T13:02:28Z
• What will happen to Iran's nuclear material?
  Iran is believed to have over 440 kilos (970 pounds) of enriched uranium, which could be turned into weapons-grade nuclear material. Despite Trump's pledge to get the "nuclear dust," Tehran has kept i…
  DW europe 2026-05-11T13:02:00Z
• Alberta pushes for independence: Separatists hope to hold a referendum in October to secede from Canada
  A question is gaining traction in Canada: will there be a referendum on Alberta’s independence this coming October? For decades, such a vote was associated solely with the French-speaking province o…
  EL PAIS europe 2026-05-11T13:01:58Z
• Philippine lawmakers impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
  Lawmakers in the Philippines have impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time in two years.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T13:01:06Z
• EU imposes sanctions against 16 teachers, heads of youth organizations in Russia
  Brussels has accused them of working with children evacuated from the combat zone at the start of the special military operation, calling it "illegal deportation"
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T13:01:01Z
• Lasers in the sky: hi-tech missions track record snowpack loss in US west
  Data from missions showing critically low snowpack on mountains across the west raises alarm among experts High above the jagged peaks of California’s Sierra Nevada, the view from the cockpit is bre…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T13:00:55Z
• What comes next for the Republicans?
  Younger members of the GOP are moving even further right, while the Democrats have their best chance in years
  ft uk 2026-05-11T13:00:11Z
• Reunion airport gets a bioclimatic terminal, the first in the tropics
  The airport on the island of Reunion has been equipped with the world's first bioclimatic terminal in a tropical zone. The arrivals and baggage reclaim terminal operates without air-conditioning: the …
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T13:00:11Z
• US-China negotiations seek a quick Seoul search for deals ahead of Trump’s visit
  The next round of US-China trade talks appears to be a rushed precursor intended to set the stage for President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, according to analysts who expect only modest de…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T13:00:09Z
• A US withdrawal from NATO could Make Europe Great Again
  Europe should not have to live at the whim of a nation led by a mercurial and unreliable Donald Trump. It needs to push back against the president in the only way he understands — with tough rheto…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T13:00:00Z
• The Paris city government has unveiled a plan to restore cleanliness to the streets, addressing complaints about garbage and rats.
  The typical postcards of Paris, the capital of France and one of the most visited cities in the world, usually feature the Eiffel Tower, located next to the Trocadéro Gardens; the Arc de Triomphe, si…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T12:59:13Z
• Ukraine ready to open new chapter in relations with Georgia — Sybiha
  Ukraine is ready to open a new chapter in relations with Georgia and continue constructive dialogue following the meeting of the leaders of both countries in Yerevan.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T12:59:00Z
• India Considering Emergency Measures to Save Foreign Exchange
  India is considering emergency steps to shore up foreign-exchange reserves, including curbing non-essential imports like gold and electronic goods, and hiking fuel prices, to help cushion the economy …
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T12:58:39Z
• Mourinho is backing the Portuguese national team ahead of the World Cup: "They are capable of anything."
  Just over a month before the start of the 2026 North American World Cup, one of the recurring topics is the chances each national team has of winning the tournament. In that regard, José Mourinho alr…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T12:56:51Z
• Iran seizes assets of football legend Ali Karimi in latest clampdown on regime's opponents
  Iran’s judiciary says it has seized more properties belonging to former national football captain and football star Ali Karimi, alongside a wider wave of measures targeting prominent cultural, sport…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T12:55:49Z
• No hotpot: Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu and layout limits
  Hong Kong restaurants applying for a licence that allows dogs to enter their premises will have to remove hotpot from their menus or change their eatery layouts to comply with regulations and ensure f…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T12:54:06Z
• Macron yells at audience for silence during Nairobi University presentation
  French President Macron pauses a speaker mid-presentation at Nairobi University to demand silence from the audience.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T12:53:59Z
• Save the Children is bringing back "IMPOSSIBLE," the biennial event dedicated to the rights of children and adolescents.
  "Investing in peripheral areas" is the theme of this year's edition.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T12:50:23Z
• Poland takes Mercosur fight to EU court
  Poland has escalated its opposition to the Mercosur trade deal by filing a complaint with the EU’s top court and demanding that the agreement be suspended.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T12:50:15Z
• Candace Owens and Laura Loomer's feud escalates over the alleged "nonstop harassment" of Erika Kirk, with accusations of "narcissistic personality disorder" being made.
  Candace Owens and Laura Loomer engaged in a heated online exchange, trading personal allegations about finances and mental health.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T12:49:52Z
• Ramírez (from the UDI party) questioned the "tsunami" of requests and accused the opposition of trying to "harm the government."
  This Monday morning, Deputy Guillermo Ramírez, president of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI), questioned the opposition's stance on the government's mega-reform and the so-called "tsunami" of p…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T12:47:00Z
• Rocha Case: A glimpse into a state riddled with corruption - PAN.
  The president of the National Action Party (PAN), Jorge Romero Herrera, stated that the case of Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa who is currently on leave, has ceased to be an isolated incid…
  El Universal latam 2026-05-11T12:46:37Z
• Poland’s ex-minister facing prosecution at home travels from Hungary to US
  A former Polish justice minister sought in his homeland for alleged abuse of power says he has travelled from Hungary to the US, prompting prosecutors in Poland to say on Monday that they are investig…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T12:45:36Z
• Malaysia’s Umno marks 80th anniversary with show of Malay political power
  In the Johor palace where Malaysia’s once-dominant ruling party was born, Umno’s leaders posed on Monday with the country’s king in a carefully staged reminder of the power they commanded for si…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T12:45:30Z
• Sony strikes almost $4bn deal to buy Blackstone’s portfolio of music rights
  Acquisition of Recognition Music Group hands company catalogue of 45,000 songs including Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’
  ft uk 2026-05-11T12:45:30Z
• Green Party leader faces questions over council tax on London houseboat
  Zack Polanski under scrutiny about his primary residence and also accused of misleading claims about career experience
  ft uk 2026-05-11T12:45:27Z
• Russia’s new nuke torpedo sub hunts holes in US undersea defenses
  As Russia moves closer to deploying the Poseidon nuclear torpedo aboard its dedicated Khabarovsk carrier submarine, the weapon is increasingly emerging as a test of deterrence, arms control and unders…
  asiatimes asia 2026-05-11T12:45:13Z
• American on cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus as 17 arrive in Nebraska
  One American on the cruise ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, while another is experiencing mild symptoms, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T12:45:07Z
• Brussels Airlines sees no flight cancellations 'for now' amid Middle East tensions
  The Brussels-based airline has secured 80% of its jet fuel needs until the end of the year, but it doesn't hold physically the kerosene, as the fuel was purchased earlier under the airline's hedging s…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T12:43:12Z
• Telekom and Rheinmetall join forces on drone defence shield for cities and infrastructure
  Suspicious drone flights over airports, barracks and critical infrastructure are increasing. German companies Telekom and Rheinmetall plan to jointly develop a system capable of detecting, disrupting …
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T12:42:29Z
• Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
  A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.
  BBC uk 2026-05-11T12:39:59Z
• Russians attempt to advance in Huliaipole direction — military
  In the Huliaipole direction, Russian troops continue assault attempts to advance and establish control over several settlements, but these attacks remain unsuccessful.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T12:39:00Z
• Agents Chase Philippine Senator Tied to ICC Case Amid Duterte Impeachment Chaos
  A Philippine lawmaker, linked to a human rights case before the International Criminal Court, was chased through the hall of the Senate on Monday by authorities, a bizarre sideshow to the drama playin…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T12:38:38Z
• What is Andy Burnham’s route back to Westminster?
  Greater Manchester mayor is the frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer, if he can secure a parliamentary seat
  ft uk 2026-05-11T12:37:29Z
• Iran lists demands Trump dismissed, punts on nuclear talks
  Iran has laid out its demands in a counteroffer to the U. S. that President Trump shot down on Sunday, while seeking to push back nuclear negotiations, according to multiple reports. Iranian state med…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T12:34:50Z
• EU Backs Sanctions on Violent Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
  The European Union reached a political agreement to sanction violent settlers in the West Bank, marking the first time the bloc has been able to get unanimous backing for punitive measures against Isr…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T12:33:59Z
• Embraer reports record first-quarter sales
  Brazilian Aeronautics Company – Embraer reported record revenue of USD 1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 31 percent increase compared to the same period last year. It was the best first qu…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-05-11T12:32:00Z
• Iran Does Not Have a Right to Enrich Uranium
  Trump should push for zero enrichment in perpetuity as part of any deal with Tehran.
  Foreign Policy us 2026-05-11T12:30:35Z
• Huawei's secretive chip lab was featured on prime-time television just before Trump's trip to China.
  Huawei Technologies' relatively unknown chip research lab has become the focus of national attention as Beijing demonstrates its technological capabilities ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit t…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T12:30:10Z
• Latin America is reassessing the benefits of warm ties with Beijing
  China’s position in Latin America is far from collapsing, looking at the number of countries in the region that have switched diplomatic ties from Taipei to Beijing. But in parts of the continent, g…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T12:30:06Z
• Spencer Pratt could upend the LA mayoral race
  Republican candidate and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt has turned what might have been a predictable race into a genuinely competitive one
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T12:30:00Z
• The opposition's counterproposal to Kast's mega-project includes a reduction in taxes for companies, but demands compensation.
  This Monday, the main leaders of the opposition parties will meet again at the headquarters of the Socialist Party. The facilities located at Paris 873 have served as a central hub where the oppositio…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T12:30:00Z
• The Mazda BT-50 now features a Euro 6e engine and a new automatic transmission.
  To further strengthen its presence in the competitive pickup truck segment, Mazda is introducing an updated version of the BT-50. This model celebrates two decades in the Chilean market and has sold o…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T12:30:00Z
• Molière ex Machina: AI used to create 'new work' by beloved French playwright.
  Comedy debuts at Versailles featuring dialogue, music, costumes, and scenery all created with an AI tool called Le Chat. Molière is to the French what Shakespeare is to the English; the ultimate exa…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T12:29:36Z
• E. ON agrees to buy Ovo in deal to create UK’s biggest energy supplier
  Acquisition would result in combined company serving about 9.6 million households if given regulatory approval Business live – latest updates The German energy group E. ON has agreed to buy struggli…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T12:28:45Z
• Finland sees abortions rise for third year in a row
  An increasing number of women have had multiple abortions, according to the Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).
  YLE eeurope 2026-05-11T12:27:26Z
• Beatles to open new immersive fan experience at iconic site of their final performance
  The Beatles are returning to one of their most iconic locations with a new seven-floor fan experience set inside their former Savile Row headquarters in central London.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T12:26:48Z
• Hushpitality, inheritourism and US road trips: These are all the 2026 travel trends you need to know
  From seeking out silence to letting your roots dictate your destinations, here are the trends that will dominate the headlines in the coming months.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T12:26:44Z