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    Mystery Surrounds Venezuelan Oil Shipments to Cuba in 2025

    In 2025, Venezuela sent oil shipments to Cuba, but their actual destinations remain uncertain. Panamanian businessman Ramón Carretero Napolitano, linked to Chinese companies, was involved in these transactions worth approximately US$2.6 billion. While some shipments were reportedly sent to alleviate Cuba's energy crisis, their final destinations could not be confirmed.
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    BP Sells North Sea Business Amidst UK Energy Policy Uncertainty

    British oil and gas giant BP is selling its North Sea business, which includes five production hubs and employs approximately 1,100 people. The company cited punitive climate regulations and windfall taxes as factors driving its decision. BP's move comes as new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to ease restrictions on oil and gas production in the North Sea. Supporters of expanded drilling argue it would help reduce energy prices and contribute to the country's energy security.
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    Former CSU Bakersfield Coach Kevin Mays Sentenced to Four Years for Pimping, Child Pornography

    Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant basketball coach Kevin Mays has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading no contest to charges of pimping, possessing youth or child pornography, and drug possession while armed. The 33-year-old, who played for the Roadrunners from 2014-2016, was arrested in September 2025 following an investigation into allegations he was serving as a pimp across multiple states. Police found 28 videos of child pornography on his phone and seized firearms and drugs from his residence. Mays will also be required to register as a sex offender and pay restitution to an unidentified victim.
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    Keiko Fujimori's First Days as President: Focus on Security, Economy, and Reconstruction

    Keiko Fujimori, Peru's new president, began her term with a focus on security, economic recovery, and reconstruction following a recent earthquake in Junín. She visited the affected region, promised support, and announced plans to strengthen security and promote economic reforms. Fujimori also participated in a military parade and delivered her first message to the nation, outlining her priorities for the coming months.
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    Greek Island Visa Scheme Eases Travel for Turks

    A visa-on-arrival scheme launched in 2024 allows Turkish citizens to visit 12 Greek islands in the Aegean Sea for up to a week without obtaining a standard Schengen visa in advance. Nearly 1.5 million Turks visited Greece in 2025, up from 1.2 million the previous year, with many citing the scheme's ease and speed. The scheme covers islands like Rhodes, Kos, Samos, and Lesbos, attracting young travelers and families alike. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the scheme as 'particularly successful,' and both countries want it extended.
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    Thiago Medina Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations by Cousin

    Thiago Medina, former participant of Gran Hermano, has been accused of sexual abuse by his cousin Lara Agustina Ledesma. Ledesma claims the incident occurred when she was 13 and Medina was 17. Medina has categorically denied the allegations and made himself available to the justice system. The case is now in the hands of the Fiscalía de Responsabilidad Penal Juvenil N° 2.
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    Christian Parents Sue Oregon After State Brands Them 'Child Abusers' for Refusing to 'Affirm' Daughter's Transgender Identity

    A Christian couple is suing Oregon's Department of Human Services and their daughter's therapist after the state took custody of their daughter and labeled them as child abusers for not affirming their daughter's transgender identity. The couple argues that their religious beliefs prevent them from supporting their daughter's transition, and they believe that the state's actions violate their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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    Kumamoto Earthquake: Power and Water Outages Persist

    The Kumamoto earthquake has left thousands of households without power and water, with many still affected three days after the initial tremor. Over 93,000 households are without water, and over 13,500 households are without power. Restoration is expected by May 31. The earthquake has also caused damage to infrastructure, including roads and buildings, and has led to heatstroke cases due to the hot weather. Some medical facilities have been affected, with power and water outages reported at 84 facilities.
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    Meta India Head Booked Over AI-Generated Videos Targeting PM Modi

    Meta India's head, Arun Srinivas, has been booked by Hyderabad cybercrime police over AI-altered videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that circulated on Facebook and Instagram. The case was registered following complaints about manipulated social media posts targeting PM Modi during protests. Police are investigating the source of the altered videos and Meta's role in containing their spread.
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