Peru’s presidential race is very close between Keiko Fujimori, a right-wing candidate, and Roberto Sánchez, a left-wing candidate. Overseas votes, especially from Peruvians living in Florida, could change the outcome because most expatriates support Fujimori.
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Roberto Sánchez currently leads with 50.05% of the vote, while Keiko Fujimori has 49.94%.
Overseas voters tend to support Fujimori, with 62.5% of votes abroad in her favor.
In the United States, Fujimori receives 76.56% of votes from Peruvian expatriates.
Florida has the largest Peruvian population in the US and shows a strong preference for Fujimori (over 86% in Miami and Orlando).
Over 1.2 million Peruvians living abroad could vote in the election’s second round.
Many overseas voters left Peru during the 1980s-1990s crises and favor Fujimori due to her father’s policies.
Alberto Fujimori, Keiko’s father, was president in the 1990s and is remembered by some for restoring order despite human rights issues.
Overseas votes usually count slowly and represent a small part of the total votes but could be decisive in this tight race.
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Disorder occurred in Belfast after a knife attack involving a Sudanese man who arrived in the UK as a refugee in 2023. Jonathan Hall, the UK government’s independent reviewer of terrorism laws, said migration should be discussed in terms of national security, especially considering recent migrants and concerns about state threats.
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A Sudanese man aged 30 was charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Belfast.
The attacker entered the UK in 2023 and was granted refugee status.
Jonathan Hall KC, a terrorism legislation reviewer, highlighted links between migration and national security.
Hall said the Belfast attack was not believed to be a national security incident but caused serious social disruption.
Hall mentioned US President Donald Trump’s 2023 National Security Strategy criticizing Europe’s migration policies, which no European leaders have accepted.
The UK government’s cohesion strategy links social unity to national security and aims to manage migration carefully.
The European Union introduced a new Pact on Migration and Asylum this week to change asylum procedures amid mixed criticism.
Research shows foreign nationals in England and Wales commit crimes at a similar rate to their population size, though rates vary by nationality.
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President Donald Trump signed a law that provides nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement over the rest of his term. The money will support agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol, funding their work to deport people and secure the border.
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The bill gives $38 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
It provides $26 billion to the Border Patrol agency.
An extra $5 billion is set aside for unexpected costs.
The funding covers about the next three years.
The bill passed after a 214-212 vote in the House, mostly along party lines.
Democrats opposed the bill because of immigration policy disagreements.
Earlier funding talks stalled after two U.S. citizens were killed during immigration operations in Minneapolis.
The bill drops proposals for extra White House security funding and compensation funds for political allies to focus only on immigration enforcement.
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President Donald Trump said that his raising concerns about voter fraud in California helped Republican candidate Steve Hilton move on to the general election for governor. Trump claimed that after he pushed the issue, the election officials changed their results, allowing Hilton to advance.
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Steve Hilton is the Republican candidate for California governor.
President Trump said Hilton advanced to the general election because of voter fraud claims.
Trump said election officials initially said Hilton did not make the runoff.
After Trump raised voter fraud concerns, officials changed the results to include Hilton in the runoff.
The claims suggest election officials acted under pressure from Trump’s voter fraud accusations.
This dispute relates to the rules and results of California’s primary election for governor.
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Gas prices in many competitive U.S. House districts have risen significantly, with some areas paying $4.70 to over $6.00 per gallon. This rise in fuel costs may influence voters' views as they approach the midterm elections.
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Inflation rose 4.2% over the past year, with energy costs up 23.5%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gasoline prices jumped 7% in May alone.
Twenty-one swing districts from the West to the Northeast have some of the highest gas prices in the country.
High state taxes, limited fuel refineries, and disruptions related to the war in Iran and Strait of Hormuz closure contribute to these high prices.
California’s 22nd District often sees gas prices near $5.79 per gallon.
Mid-Atlantic and Northeast districts also face high fuel costs due to taxes and supply issues.
Rising fuel costs are driving over 60% of inflation increases in May.
Both Democrats and Republicans are adjusting their campaign messages about energy costs for the midterms, with each party blaming the other and the international situation.
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Heavy rainfall and landslides caused by climate change killed about 7% of the world’s rarest great ape species, the Tapanuli orangutan, in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The disaster destroyed a large part of their habitat, raising serious concerns about their survival.
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Around 58 out of 800 Tapanuli orangutans died after 39 inches of rain fell over four days in November 2025.
This death toll represents 11% of the local population and 7% of the total species population.
Landslides wiped out 8,300 hectares (about 20,510 acres) of the orangutans’ forest home in the Batang Toru ecosystem.
Scientists say climate change caused by fossil fuel burning increased rainfall by up to 50%.
The Batang Toru ecosystem is already threatened by mining, palm oil farming, and a large hydropower project.
Researchers call for stopping harmful land use and expanding protected areas to save the orangutans.
The Indonesian government has paused major industrial work in the area to help protect the species.
Losing just 1% of the orangutan population yearly could lead to their extinction, according to earlier studies.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. would strike Iran again after making attacks on Tuesday. The strikes came after Iran shot at a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, and the president expressed frustration with Iran during ongoing talks.
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President Trump said the U.S. would hit Iran "hard" again, following strikes on Tuesday evening.
The Tuesday strikes targeted Iranian radar and air defense systems without causing casualties.
The U.S. helicopter was shot at near the Strait of Hormuz, but both crew members survived.
Trump said Iran had been delaying negotiations and playing the U.S. for "suckers."
Qatari mediators are in Tehran trying to restart talks between the U.S. and Iran.
The president did not rule out an agreement despite his frustration with the delay.
The U.S. sees the helicopter attack as justification for the strikes against Iran.
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President Donald Trump criticized Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, calling him a “low-level thug” and saying he is worse than any other candidate. Platner recently won the Democratic primary and will run against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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President Trump made negative remarks about Graham Platner on Wednesday.
Trump called Platner a “low-level thug” and said he is worse than other candidates.
Graham Platner is a progressive oyster farmer.
Platner won the Democratic primary in Maine on Tuesday.
Platner will be the Democratic candidate running against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Susan Collins is the current Republican senator from Maine.
The article focuses on political competition ahead of the Senate election.
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Chuck Todd, former host of "Meet the Press," said there is a possibility that a person with the last name Trump could be the Republican nominee for president in 2028. He shared this idea in a video while talking about predictions for future GOP candidates.
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Chuck Todd previously hosted the TV show "Meet the Press."
He mentioned a chance that a Trump family member might run for president in 2028 as a Republican nominee.
Todd spoke about this in a video posted on the social platform X.
The discussion included FanDuel’s prediction market, which tracks people’s bets and views on political candidates.
The Republican Party is often called the GOP, short for Grand Old Party.
The 2028 presidential election is the next major U.S. presidential race after 2024.
The mention of "somebody with the last name of Trump" suggests uncertainty about which Trump family member might run.
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President Donald Trump said on social media that Iran has delayed negotiations for too long and warned that it will "have to pay the price." The article also mentions a retired Navy Vice Admiral giving his opinion about the slow talks.
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President Trump made a statement on social media about the Iran negotiations.
He said Iran is taking too long to reach a deal.
Trump warned Iran it will face consequences for the delays.
The negotiations are described as "stale," meaning they are not progressing.
Retired Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett gave his opinion on the delays.
The article is based on a CBS News report.
The topic involves U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
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The Trump administration is increasing efforts to stop "birth tourism," where pregnant foreign visitors travel to the U.S. mainly to have children who gain U.S. citizenship. The State Department revealed over 600 cases and said it will deny or cancel visas if childbirth is the main reason for travel.
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Birth tourism refers to traveling to the U.S. to give birth so the child automatically becomes a U.S. citizen under the 14th Amendment.
The Trump administration views using visitor visas chiefly for childbirth as visa fraud and against immigration rules.
Since 2020, consular officers must deny visas if they suspect birth tourism intent.
The State Department is targeting networks that help organize birth tourism, which may include fake documents and travel brokers.
More than 600 cases of suspected birth tourism have been identified globally.
Visas linked to birth tourism cases are being revoked.
The crackdown is part of a wider push to reduce fraud in U.S. visa programs, including work visas like H‑1B.
Some legal battles continue over President Trump’s executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship for children born to certain visitors.
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Vietnam plans to buy BrahMos cruise missiles from India, aiming to strengthen its defense against China's growing military presence, especially in disputed areas like the South China Sea. India is also close to finalizing a similar missile deal with Indonesia as part of its effort to increase defense ties in Southeast Asia.
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Vietnam will become the second foreign buyer of India's BrahMos cruise missile.
The BrahMos missile is supersonic, flying nearly three times the speed of sound, making it hard to intercept.
Vietnam will get a shore-based version to protect its coastline from hostile naval vessels.
China is Vietnam's biggest trading partner, but Vietnam remains concerned about China's military growth and territorial claims.
India is expanding defense partnerships in Southeast Asia through its "Act East" strategy.
The Philippines is the first foreign country to get the BrahMos missile, as part of its military upgrade due to South China Sea disputes.
Vietnam balances economic ties with China while seeking security partnerships with the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia.
Experts say the BrahMos missile will help Vietnam's defense but will not dramatically change the overall power balance in the region.
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President Trump signed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This ends a months-long dispute in Congress, with the bill supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other border agencies through the end of his term.
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The bill funds DHS immigration enforcement agencies, including ICE and Customs and Border Protection.
Congress passed the bill after a close vote in the House (214 to 212) and a lengthy Senate vote process.
Democrats opposed funding without reforms, delaying the process for months.
Republicans used a budget procedure called reconciliation to pass the immigration funding package without Democratic support.
President Trump praised ICE and Border Patrol officers as "heroes" during the signing ceremony.
Controversies during negotiations included funding disputes over White House renovations and a Justice Department fund aimed at payouts to people claiming government targeting.
The Justice Department agreed not to proceed with the payout fund, helping secure Republican support.
The bill funds immigration enforcement through the end of President Trump’s term.
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Two cases involving self-defense claims have drawn attention due to their different outcomes and the racial backgrounds of those involved. Karmelo Anthony, a Black teenager, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a white teen in Texas, while Kyle Rittenhouse, a white teenager, was acquitted after shooting three men during protests in Wisconsin.
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Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in Texas for killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a track meet.
Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted in 2021 after shooting three men, two fatally, during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Rittenhouse faced prosecution but argued self-defense after being physically attacked at a protest.
Anthony claimed self-defense, saying he acted out of fear during a physical altercation.
Texas law allows deadly force if a person reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent serious harm, but does not protect someone who provokes the attack.
Wisconsin law permits deadly force only to prevent imminent death or serious injury.
Both cases sparked debate over racial bias and differences in how self-defense laws apply.
Supporters of each case interpret the outcomes through political and racial perspectives.
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House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said he wants to interview Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and lawyer Alan Dershowitz in an investigation about Jeffrey Epstein. The committee is looking into matters related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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James Comer is the Chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Comer wants to interview Todd Blanche, the Acting Attorney General.
Comer also wants to question Alan Dershowitz, a well-known lawyer.
The interviews are part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who has since died.
The investigation follows earlier involvement from former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The committee is seeking more information about Epstein-related issues.
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Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill before giving a statement to the House Oversight Committee. His testimony focused on his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex offenses.
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Bill Gates appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
He spoke to reporters before testifying.
Gates was testifying for members of the House Oversight Committee.
The testimony concerned his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
The news was reported by CBS News.
Gates’ testimony was part of a congressional inquiry.
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Mexico has stopped most imports of live animals from the United States due to cases of a harmful parasite called the New World screwworm found in Texas and New Mexico. This ban affects some U.S. farmers who sell breeding animals to Mexico and could change trade patterns in the livestock industry between the two countries.
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Mexico blocked imports of cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, and goats from the U.S. after detecting screwworm cases.
The screwworm parasite feeds on live animal tissue and can cause serious harm or death.
Since late 2024, Mexico reported over 28,000 screwworm cases, and the U.S. found new cases in Texas and New Mexico recently.
The ban mostly affects farmers in U.S. border states who export specialty livestock to Mexico.
U.S. exports of live animals to Mexico are smaller compared to imports, so the national impact is limited but regional effects may be significant.
Disruptions in cross-border animal trade can hurt producers, feedlots, and transport businesses that rely on steady trade.
There is concern that long-term trade limits might cause more animal feeding and processing to happen inside Mexico, shifting jobs and profits away from the U.S.
The import restrictions will stay until authorities finish evaluating the outbreak and decide if more cases appear.
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David Harbour spoke for the first time about his ex-wife Lily Allen’s album West End Girl, which is about a troubled marriage. He said he respects her use of personal experience to create art but that the story in the album was not his experience. Allen said the album mixes both truth and fiction, inspired by their relationship.
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David Harbour and Lily Allen married in 2020 and separated in early 2025.
They filed for divorce a few months after splitting up.
Lily Allen’s album West End Girl discusses the end of a marriage with themes like cheating and emotional struggles.
Harbour said he respects Allen’s artistic expression but disagrees that the album reflects his reality.
Allen said the album is partly true and partly fictional, inspired by their marriage.
Harbour denied any ongoing conflict with his Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown after reports of a bullying claim.
Harbour will appear in the upcoming sequel Violent Night 2.
Allen is considering making a play based on her album’s songs and is currently talking to people about it.
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El Salvador is under a large state of emergency that has led to many young women being arrested due to their connections to gangs like MS-13 and Barrio 18. Inside a prison, some of these women from rival gangs live together and find ways to support each other as they imagine a future outside prison.
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El Salvador has declared a broad state of emergency to fight gang violence.
Many young women linked to gangs MS-13 and Barrio 18 have been arrested in mass operations.
Prisoners Andrea, Mayte, and Gamez come from rival gangs but share the same cell.
Prison routines and activities, led by the prison director Dolores, help the women adapt to life behind bars.
The women use music, such as rap, to express their past experiences and hopes.
They are unsure when they will be able to leave prison and see their families again.
The film "The Light Within | Ep 5 – El Salvador" by Fatima Lianes tells this story.
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The Housing First approach, combined with support services and ongoing federal funding for affordable housing, is an effective way to reduce homelessness. Experts believe these key elements are necessary to address the issue successfully.
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Housing First means providing homeless people with permanent housing before addressing other problems.
Clinical and social services include medical care, mental health support, and help with daily living.
Sustained federal investment means the government keeps funding affordable housing over time.
These three parts together help reduce homelessness better than other methods.
The article focuses on the U.S. approach to tackling homelessness.
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