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A Chinese university graduate accused of being the ‘fentanyl king’ orchestrated the supply of precursor chemicals from China to Mexican cartels. Zhang Zhidong was arrested in Mexico in 2024, escaped, and was extradited to the US in 2025 to face trafficking charges.
Gibraltar is scheduled to remove border controls with Spain on July 15, ending decades of frontier restrictions between the British territory and neighboring La Línea de la Concepción.
Senator Mitch McConnell attributed his recent hospitalization to a fall and mild pneumonia, confirming he is recovering at a rehabilitation center and will return to the Senate when his doctors approve.
FIFA leadership indicates a 64-team World Cup format will be evaluated following the 2026 tournament, with support from some regions but opposition from European and Asian football officials.
South Africa reports 53,000 foreign nationals deported or repatriated in five weeks following anti-immigration protests demanding stricter border controls and mass deportations.
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy faces racism accusations after writing that France’s national football team “does not have any French players,” drawing condemnation from French and Spanish officials.
At least two people died and four others were injured in a shooting at a Toronto Latin culture festival on Saturday night. Police recovered two firearms and say gunfire was exchanged between individuals at the crowded event.
Argentina advanced to the World Cup semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in a quarterfinal match, with Julian Alvarez scoring the decisive goal in the 112th minute.
