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Sheinbaum says TV coverage of oil spill is hurting Veracruz tourism

Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said some television networks are harming hotel and restaurant businesses in Veracruz with their coverage of an oil spill.

Associated Press to cut dozens of jobs in restructuring

The Associated Press is planning to cut dozens of positions as part of a broader restructuring, according to The Hill. The company says its U.S. operations are still too tied to large newspaper groups, which now make up a smaller share of its base.

Cruise Ship Runs Aground on Reef Near Fiji

A cruise ship ran aground at Monuriki Island, a small uninhabited island off Fiji. The island is known as the filming location for the movie "Cast Away."

Oil Prices Swing After Trump Threatens Iran

Brent crude briefly rose above $110 before easing as the U.S. and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire. Markets are still reacting to heightened tensions and the latest threat from former President Trump.

Former CIA director says Russia no longer has the upper hand in Ukraine

Former CIA Director David Petraeus said in a recent CBS interview that Russia no longer has the upper hand in the war against Ukraine, describing Moscow’s strength as receding. He said Russia still outnumbers and outguns Ukraine, but argued the balance has changed.

Rome Court Rules Netflix Illegally Raised Prices, Raising the Prospect of Refunds

A Rome court has ruled that Netflix illegally imposed price increases, and lawsuits filed in the European Union could affect the way the company rolls out future price hikes. Users may also be eligible for refunds.

Trump Threatens ‘Complete Demolition’ of Iran’s Infrastructure

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is prepared to destroy much of Iran’s civilian infrastructure by midnight Tuesday.

Russian military commander dies in Crimea plane crash blamed on technical failure

A senior Russian military officer, Alexander Otroshchenko, has been confirmed dead after an An-26 military transport plane crashed in Crimea and killed all 30 people on board. Russia’s Defence Ministry said the preliminary cause was a technical malfunction, and regional authorities later confirmed the commander was among the dead. The crash is being treated as one of Russia’s most significant military losses in recent months.

Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds May Join Paramount’s Winning Bid for Warner Bros.

Sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi are in talks to officially join the winning bid for Warner Bros., backing David Ellison. The money, naturally, is arriving right on cue for the entertainment industry’s favorite genre: a very large deal.

Trump Dismisses Concerns That His Threat to Bomb Iranian Infrastructure Could Be a War Crime

President Donald Trump said he was not concerned “at all” that his threat to bomb Iranian infrastructure could amount to war crimes. Separately, he endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, saying Hilton has his “complete and total endorsement” and that he would help him turn the state around.

Lyme Regis council ordered to repay restaurants over unlawful outdoor seating fees

Lyme Regis Town Council has been ordered to refund tens of thousands of pounds after overcharging restaurants on Marine Parade for outdoor tables for more than a decade. Eleven businesses were billed as much as £600 per table, even though national rules capped pavement licence fees. Dorset Council later confirmed the seafront pavement is a public highway, not town council property, and it will handle the licences going forward.

Bayern Wait on Harry Kane’s Fitness Ahead of Real Madrid Quarter-Final

Bayern Munich are waiting to see whether Harry Kane is fit enough to lead their challenge against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final. For now, the club says it is a waiting game on their “very special” striker.

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