19 August 2026

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Fernando Cerimedo, 42, arrested on suspicion of ordering shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia Beller A senior adviser to many of Latin America’s new wave of far-right leaders has been arrested for allegedly masterminding the attempted murder of his girlfriend. The businessman and political consultant Fernando Cerimedo, 42, had been working as an adviser to the Bolivian president, Rodrigo Paz Pereira, and was one of the main strategists behind Javier Milei’s campaign in Argentina’s 2023 presidential election.

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After Youth Outcry, Vietnam Says Former Official Caused Fatal Crash at Tree 55

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19 August 2026

After Youth Outcry, Vietnam Says Former Official Caused Fatal Crash at Tree 55

Young people are calling for justice after a former Communist Party official killed a teenager in a car crash. The government’s response has been surprising.

Source: New York Times WorldOriginal source

Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers

World

19 August 2026

Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers

Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.

Source: New York Times WorldOriginal source

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine

Sports

19 August 2026

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has tested positive for cocaine and is provisionally suspended from tennis. He posted details of the case on social media.

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