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Chelsea have been handed an injury boost ahead of the Club World Cup final against PSG with Moises Caicedo featuring in training after suffering a scare in the ... Show more
The very definition of survival of the fittest. Here's the EXCLUSIVE new poster for #EdenMovie , in theaters August 22. Eden (2024) ⭐ 6.4 | Thriller
OpinionMikel Mesías Gutiérrez: He drummed against gang violence and was shot: In spring, taz accompanied the 13-year-old in the coastal city of Guayaquil in Ecuador - ...
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"All you gotta do is look at the [CFP] and see what those teams spent, and you'll understand darn well why they're in the playoffs ... Show more
Ecuador most wanted drug lord 'Fito' captured hiding in bunker-WATCH: Ecuador most wanted drug lord Fito captured hiding in bunker WATCH
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Key FactsEcuador Captures Notorious Drug Lord Fito
Jun 26 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wionews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wionews.com
- Jose Adolfo Macias, alias Fito, was arrested on June 25, 2024, following his escape from Guayaquil prison earlier that year.
- The Los Choneros leader was found in a hidden underground bunker equipped with modern amenities on the Ecuadorian coast.
- His jailbreak sparked widespread violence, prompting President Noboa to declare an internal armed conflict in Ecuador.
- Authorities intend to extradite Fito to the United States, where he faces drug trafficking charges.
More [drug lords] will fall, we will regain [control of] the country.— Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa stated after the capture of Fito, emphasizing the effectiveness of his strategy to combat drug crime.
Forbidden Stories: An anti-corruption journalist's murder in Haiti and a prosecutor above the law
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UAE arrests 94 suspects for environmental crimes in $64-million crackdown in Amazon basin
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-arrests-94-suspects-for-environmental-crimes-in-64-million-crackdown-in-amazon-basin
‘Rarely been so angry’: Bayern boss Kompany seethes over Musiala injury: ‘The thing that gets my blood still boiling at the moment is not the result’
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2025-07-06-rarely-been-so-angry-bayern-boss-kompany-seethes-over-musiala-injury/
Police probing murder of Soesdyke housewife: Police are investigating the murder of Bibi Salima Persaud, a 54-year-old housewife of Lot 193 Ivan Road, Soesdyke ...
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A whole year on a motorcycle through South America: 40,000 kilometers, six countries, one continent: Carmen Heller and Kevin Hribar cross South America on a ...
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Hiroshima mayor: Trump ‘does not fully understand the reality of the atomic bombings’
thehill.com/policy/international/5382048-hiroshima-mayor-trump-does-not-fully-understand-the-reality-of-the-atomic-bombings/
Since 2022 Chelsea have paid Brighton for:
▪️ Marc Cucurella ($66.5M)
▪️ Graham Potter and his staff ($29.3M)
▪️ Robert Sánchez ($31 ... Show more
This Franchise Gives Veterans a $40,000 Head Start to Build Generational Wealth — No Fee Required
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Ecuador's former vice-president Jorge Glas sentenced after dramatic embassy raid: Jorge Glas was forcefully removed from Mexico's embassy last year ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-07-01/jorge-glas-sentenced-for-embezzlement-after-mexican-embassy-raid/105481216
Inside the U.S. plan to detain immigrants in Latin America as bargaining chips in WWII
npr.org/2025/06/27/nx-s1-5431719/immigration-deported-wwii-internment
Ecuador reveals how notorious gang leader 'Fito' hid in his hometown after jailbreak
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ecuador-reveals-notorious-gang-leader-fito-hid-hometown-123258246
With Chelsea agreeing a deal for Joao Pedro, the Blues are now set to have spent £263 million on Brighton players in the last three years ... Show more
mb.com.ph Jun 30
Mayor Joy Belmonte was sworn in for a third term before Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Monday, June 30, at the M.I.C.E. Center in Quezon City Hall ... Show more
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José Adolfo Macías, drug trafficker wanted in U.S., recaptured in Ecuador more than a year after escape
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Ecuador's most wanted drug lord captured: José Adolfo Macías Villamar escaped from prison 17 months ago.
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Accidentally betrayed by daughter: Ecuadorian drug lord arrested: The criminal known as Fito escaped from prison 17 months ago. The gang leader now faces ...
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mb.com.ph Jun 29
P21.6M disbursed for profiling of MNLF members – OPAPRU
mb.com.ph/2025/06/29/p216m-disbursed-for-profiling-of-mnlf-members-opapru
Almost 15,000 visitors at the Bundeswehr Day in Freyung at half-time: Half-time at the Bundeswehr Day in the garrison town of Freyung - and it is already clear ...
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LOOK: Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte graces LOVELABAN at the Diliman PRIDE PH Festival at the University of the Philippines on Saturday, June 28 ... Show more
Ecuador's president has announced that the country's most-wanted fugitive, Los Choneros gang leader "Fito," had been recaptured over a year after his ... Show more
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian participated in the blessing ceremony of the electric buses for the PWD members of the SLPA at the Amoranto Sports Center ... Show more
Adolfo Macías "Fito": Ecuador arrests crime boss who escaped from prison: He was on the run for more than a year, but now authorities in Ecuador have ...
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Better than gold: how Ecuador cashed in on surging cocoa prices: In Ecuador, farmers who bet on cocoa beans rather than bananas, the country's top agricultural ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20250624-better-than-gold-how-ecuador-cashed-in-on-surging-cocoa-prices
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes near coast of Ecuador, GFZ says: A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near the coast of Ecuador on Saturday ...
reuters.com/business/environment/earthquake-magnitude-54-strikes-near-coast-ecuador-gfz-says-2025-06-21/
Indonesia volcano spews colossal ash tower, alert level raised.
A volcano in eastern Indonesia spews a colossal ash tower into the sky ... Show more
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre volcano on the tourist island of Flores, has erupted, spewing a colossal ash tower into the sky and ... Show more
‘If you haven’t been in the child’s life for many years, you are no longer the father’: Kelly Khumalo to absent dads
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"He said sorry, it wasn't on purpose" 🟥
Moises Caicedo reacts to Nicolas Jackson's red card for Chelsea last night at the Club World Cup 🔵
Key FactsChelsea Suffers Defeat Following Early Red Card
Jun 21 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Nicolas Jackson was dismissed four minutes after entering the game due to a reckless studs-up challenge.
- Flamengo overturned a 1-0 deficit by scoring twice from a set piece and open play in the second half.
- Coach Enzo Maresca acknowledged the red card decision and stressed the importance of winning the final group match.
- Jackson apologized to his teammates and will miss the upcoming game, complicating Chelsea’s prospects in the tournament.
He’s very sad. He tried to win the ball, had the bad luck that he kicked his leg and that’s it.— Marc Cucurella on Nicolas Jackson's reaction after receiving a red card.
ICYMI - Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the island of Flores in Indonesia spewed an ash tower more than 11km (6.8 miles) into the sky on Tuesday 17 June ... Show more
Witness History - Flying through a volcano - BBC Sounds
Witness History - Flying through a volcano - BBC Sounds
Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia's Lewotobi volcano erupts: Lewotobi Laki-Laki spewed an ash tower more than 11km into the air on Tuesday.
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Key FactsLewotobi Volcano Eruption Disrupts Bali Flights
Jun 18 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, standing 1,584 meters tall on Flores, erupted and triggered the highest alert level on June 8.
- Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali saw cancellations and delays affecting both domestic and international flights.
- Approximately 14,000 passengers faced disruptions while several smaller airports on Flores closed temporarily.
- At least 450 families were relocated following ongoing tremors and ash fall, with authorities warning of potential hazardous mudflows.
Galapagos tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday and his first Father’s Day at Zoo Miami – Sun Sentinel
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Miami zoo tortoise turns 135 and celebrates his first Father’s Day: “Goliath is my hero, and I am sure he will soon be an inspiration to many others!” Zoo Miami ...
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CNA Jun 17
Former RC manager embezzled more than S$8,000 in payments made to Residents' Network, gets jail
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Galapagos tortoise Goliath becomes a father for the first time at the age of 134: At the age of 134, the giant Galapagos tortoise Goliath has given birth for the ...
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Omaha celebrates a historic Juneteenth parade with its first elected Black mayor: The Omaha Juneteenth parade is a tradition that started well before former ...
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Key FactsOmaha Marks Historic Juneteenth with First Black Mayor
Jun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nebraskapublicmedia.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nebraskapublicmedia.org
- Omaha’s Juneteenth parade occurred for the first time with Mayor John Ewing Jr., the city’s first elected Black mayor.
- Mayor Ewing highlighted the event’s symbolism in representing progress and inclusivity within Omaha.
- The parade included 158 entries and 5,600 participants, marking the largest turnout to date.
- Despite some sponsors withdrawing due to political issues, the celebration continues to grow with strong local support.
Instead of running from our history, instead of trying to take away from what actually happened in America, we need to embrace it, and then we need to learn the lessons from it.— Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. spoke about the significance of Juneteenth and its impact on the city.
Philstar Life Jun 22
REFORMING QUEZON CITY'S FUTURE
Quezon City’s transformation is guided by Mayor Joy Belmonte’s principled leadership—part reformist, part educator ... Show more
Mayor Joy Belmonte: The Reformist Lara Croft rebuilding Quezon City’s future
Mayor Joy Belmonte: The Reformist Lara Croft rebuilding Quezon City’s future
Jorginho won possession more times (8) than Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo combined (7) during Flamengo vs. Chelsea 😮
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Flamengo dispatch Chelsea, clinch knockout round spot: Bruno Henrique, Danilo and Wallace Yan scored as Flamengo rallied for a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in Club ...
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Florian Wirtz breaks the British transfer record with his move to Liverpool, with the deal worth £116.5m 💰
The most expensive signing in Premier League ... Show more
Goliath the Galápagos tortoise celebrated his first Father's Day and 135th birthday
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California is to examine its Amazon oil ties following pleas from Indigenous leaders from Ecuador
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Spain's Telefonica sells its Ecuador unit at $380 million: Spanish telecom company Telefonica said late on Friday it had reached an agreement with ...
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San Antonio floods: At least 11 dead, several missing: Severe thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday led to flash floods in the Texan city ...
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WATCH: Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan and Vice Chancellor Jerwin Agpaoa, and Pride PH Coalition National Convenors ... Show more
Using dating apps while living abroad has come with pros and cons: I have a love-hate relationship with dating apps, and I'm sure anyone else who's single and ...
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Latin American students consider options as visas are on hold - The World from PRX
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Ecuador national assembly passes gang-fighting reforms: Ecuador's National Assembly on Saturday approved a reform backed by President Daniel Noboa to arm the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-national-assembly-passes-gang-fighting-reforms-2025-06-08/
Liverpool agrees to pay record fee of $157 million for Florian Wirtz, reports say
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With cutter knives and baseball bats: Women start mass brawl in Mallorca: Spanish police had difficulty separating two women who had started a fight near El ...
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In her final interview as Omaha's mayor, Jean Stothert said she is excited for what’s next for her, including life as a regular citizen in Omaha — which ... Show more
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Government slapped with record €550k fine over biometric data use in Public Services Card
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mb.com.ph Jun 06
DSWD: 4Ps aims to break poverty cycle, not promote dependency: The government’s flagship poverty alleviation initiative, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program ...
mb.com.ph/2025/06/06/dswd-4ps-aims-to-break-poverty-cycle-not-promote-dependency
Key Facts4Ps Program Drives Sustainable Poverty Reduction
Jun 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mb.com.ph
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mb.com.ph
- The 4Ps initiative is designed as a long-term development strategy to halt intergenerational poverty.
- Financial aid is conditional on beneficiaries attending family sessions, sending children to school, and accessing health services.
- The administration ensures beneficiaries who reach self-sufficiency are formally exited from the program to prevent relapse.
- As of April 30, 2025, 860,471 households have graduated after fulfilling the program’s requirements and duration limits.
One of our biggest development programs is the 4Ps. That’s not financial aid. It’s designed, first and foremost, to uplift our citizens and to prevent poverty from being passed down from one generation to the next.— Rex Gatchalian, Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in a television interview on June 5.
Brazil, Ecuador qualify for 2026 World Cup: Brazil secured its direct spot in the World Cup on Tuesday with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Sao Paulo.
sportsnet.ca/soccer/article/brazil-qualifies-for-2026-world-cup-with-win-over-paraguay/
Ecuador celebrate booking their spot in the World Cup 🥳
Brazil qualifies for the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Paraguay: Brazil has qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Sao Paulo ...
apnews.com/article/brazil-ecuador-chile-ancelotti-world-cup-5d44b7075e76c173d605069a7728c8d1
Driver still to be charged eight months after LBI road death: It has been three months since the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) advised that charges be ...
stabroeknews.com/2025/06/08/news/guyana/driver-still-to-be-charged-eight-months-after-lbi-road-death/
‘Trump always chickens out’: Taco jibe ruffles president’s feathers: Wall Street is increasingly betting that Trump will blink first in the tariffs stand-off
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/29/trump-always-chickens-out-taco-investors-narrative
Key FactsTACO Explains Market Reactions to Trump's Tariffs
May 29 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- The acronym TACO, coined in early May, describes President Trump's pattern of announcing high tariffs then subsequently easing them.
- Markets initially drop when tariffs are imposed but often recover within days or weeks after Trump softens those measures.
- Temporary tariff suspensions on Chinese and European goods in May led to market rallies, including a 2.1% S&P 500 jump post-Memorial Day.
- Despite growing investor confidence in this cycle, analysts caution that complacency risks remain due to possible inflation and upcoming tariff deadlines in July.
It's called negotiation.— Donald Trump, when responding to a reporter's question at the White House.
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters rallied against Israel’s war on Gaza, gathering outside the British Parliament in London to demand a full arms embargo ... Show more
Carlo Ancelotti's tenure as Brazil manager starts with 0-0 draw against Ecuador 🇧🇷
Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say
cnn.com/2025/06/03/politics/wisconsin-man-threaten-trump-migrant-dhs
Prothom Alo English Jun 06
Brazil held in Ancelotti debut: Carlo Ancelotti's debut as coach of Brazil ended in a goalless draw in Ecuador in South American World Cup qualifying on ...
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Police were investigating if migrant was set up for threatening Trump well ahead of Noem’s tweet
cnn.com/2025/05/30/politics/milwaukee-police-investigating-migrant-set-up-trump-threat-noem
mb.com.ph Jun 04
Mayor Belmonte thanks PBBM for declaring Tandang Sora Day: Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has extended her heartfelt appreciation to President Ferdinand ...
mb.com.ph/2025/06/04/mayor-belmonte-thanks-pbbm-for-declaring-tandang-sora-day
The DSWD has defended the P80,000 financial aid for a woman who went viral after coming out of a sewer in Makati City. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian ... Show more
Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian defended the provision of financial assistance to a woman who went viral after being seen emerging from a sewer in ... Show more
TV PATROL: DSWD defends aid to woman who climbed out of sewer | ABS-CBN News: Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian defends the provision of financial ...
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'Taco' - Trump blasts 'nasty' chicken gibe about his tariff reversals
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Manila Standard Jun 03
DSWD: Stop memes about P80K aid for Makati sewer woman: Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian appealed to the public to stop making Rose—the woman who ...
manilastandard.net/news/314598145/dswd-tells-public-stop-memes-about-p80k-aid-for-makati-sewer-woman.html
Holy smoke: Who will be Alabama Power’s new public service commissioner? : Kay Ivey will appoint Twinkle Cavanaugh's replacement on the PSC ...
al.com/politics/2025/06/holy-smoke-who-will-be-alabama-powers-new-public-service-commissioner.html
Key FactsAlabama PSC Appointment Influenced by Power Company
Jun 02 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: al.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: al.com
- Governor Kay Ivey is set to appoint a successor to Twinkle Cavanaugh on Alabama’s Public Service Commission with significant input from Alabama Power.
- The commission, responsible for utility oversight, has faced public backlash after approving multiple electricity rate increases this year.
- Twinkle Cavanaugh is resigning to take a federal role in the Department of Agriculture under President Donald Trump.
- Previous efforts to formally review utility rate structures were met with resistance within the commission and political pushback.
DSWD Sec: ₱80K financial aid is not unusual | ABS-CBN News: DSWD Sec. Rex Gatchalian insists that they have been giving financial aid to street dwellers for a ...
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COSMO.PH Jun 02
PSA: QC Now Has A Card Which Allows Queer Couples To Make Medical Decisions For Their Partners
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