Colombian Reporter Found Dead in Conflict Zone
A Colombian journalist was found dead on Friday night in the country's northwestern region, an area plagued by guerrillas, drug traffickers, and illegal gold miners, President Gustavo Petro said.
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Mexico to end school year early over World Cup, heat
Mexico will end the school year more than a month early, the country's education minister has announced, as it prepares to host the World Cup amid a scorching heat wave.
US Awaits Iran's Reply to Proposed Truce Framework
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Iranian response to US proposal expected by Friday night Eastern time, Donald Trump said US and Iran working toward closing in on a memo to set up a framework for a month of talks to end the war, media outlets report Qatar urges both
Canvas Restored After Global Cyberattack
Access to the educational platform Canvas was restored on Friday, after a major cyberattack upended student access to the tool accross the world. Tens of thousands of students, most of which were in the midst of final exams, had lost access to the program, causing chaos at schools and universities.
Delayed Gulf Remittances Leave Pakistani Families Vulnerable
Samina Bibi, a 34-year-old mother of three, lives in a modest house on the outskirts of Rawalpindi, the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan. One early morning this week, she received a message from her husband saying that his salary would be delayed again. She says she had to fight back tears.
Trump Announces Three-Day Ukraine–Russia Ceasefire
Skip next section Russia confirms 3-day ceasefire with Ukraine May 8, 2026 Russia confirms 3-day ceasefire with Ukraine Russia has agreed to US President Donald Trump's initiative for a ceasefire with Ukraine from May 9 to May 11, as well as to carry out a prisoner exchange during that period, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
Pentagon Publishes Hundreds of UFO Files
The White House directed several agencies to divulge files that have to do with so-called Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) and other unexplained phenomenon. The Pentagon on Friday led the way by releasing a trove of documents.
How Real Is a Coup Threat to Putin?
The Kremlin has radically increased security around Russian president Vladimir Putin, apparently due to growing fears of assassination or a coup.