Will the fight to succeed 'El Mencho' spark a new wave of Mexico violence?
The killing of the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) by Mexican authorities on Sunday sparked widespread violence, with gang members opening fire on soldiers and setting up burning roadblocks in various parts of the country.
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Argentina, Uruguay ratify EU-South America trade deal
Argentina on Thursday became the second South American country to ratify a massive trade deal with the European Union that has generated enthusiasm from Brasilia to Buenos Aires but sparked protests and legal challenges in Europe.
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UK supermarket suspends mackerel sales in 'stand against overfishing'
British supermarket chain Waitrose on Thursday said it was suspending the sale of mackerel to take "a decisive stand against overfishing".
Read moreIran, US make 'significant progress' in talks, says Oman FM
Iran and the United States made "significant progress" in talks in Switzerland on Thursday, Oman's foreign minister said, at the end of the latest round of negotiations to avert a war between the longtime foes.
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Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally to AFP
A US-based man identified by Cuba as one of those killed by its coast guard in a shootout off the Cuban coast had spoken often of wanting to liberate the island, a political ally told AFP on Thursday.
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Prada unravels, layers and reveals at Milan Fashion Week
Does Prada want to coddle you in an unravelling world?
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Brentford boss Andrews signs new long-term contract
Brentford boss Keith Andrews signed a new contract on Thursday that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2032.
Read moreUS, Ukraine conclude talks in Geneva as Russia says 'no deadlines' to end war
US and Ukrainian officials concluded talks in Geneva on Thursday to discuss advancing efforts to end Russia's four-year invasion of Ukraine, just as Moscow signalled it was in no hurry to sign a deal.
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Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder
A French appeal court on Thursday overturned the decision to send former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on rape charges, citing a lack of evidence, judicial sources told AFP.
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German court rules spy service may not label AfD 'extremist' for now
Aav German court ruled on Thursday that the domestic intelligence agency cannot label the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a "confirmed right-wing extremist" group, at least for now.
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