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Air hostess faces death threats over photos with 17-year-old footballer

June 18, 2025

Drug traffickers take control of health centers in some areas of Mexico
Despite all his years of experience and technical training, the doctor’s voice trembled when he recalled how organized crime groups have taken control of emergency rooms and medical facilities in some parts of Mexico. “They force us to come in through threatening phone calls, in the early hours of the morning, and they tell us:…
Steel prices in Japan slip to 4-year low as Chinese imports surge
TOKYO — Steel prices in Japan are slumping in a market awash in Chinese products, with hot-rolled steel sheet hitting a four-year low. The distribution price in the Tokyo area for 1.6-millimeter hot-rolled steel sheet is roughly 112,500 yen ($766) per metric ton, down 4% since the end of June and the lowest since August…
Spotify’s AI songs from dead artists spark fresh outrage over exploitation
Spotify has been hit with another AI controversy after publishing computer-generated songs under the names of dead musicians. An investigation by 404 Media found that Spotify is releasing AI-generated songs on the pages of deceased artists — without approval from their estates or labels. One such track, “Together,” recently appeared on the official page of…
SMBC to double startup funding to $1.8bn through loans, investments
TOKYO — Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) plans to double funding for startups, seeking to capture demand from early-stage companies hungry for capital. SMBC will extend 270 billion yen ($1.84 billion) in investments and loans to startups between fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2025, which closes March 2026. This is up from 135 billion…
From Black Sabbath days to his final concert in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne helped invent heavy metal with Black Sabbath. He then dragged the genre out of its doom-laden early days and into the glitz and glamour of the 1980s arena rock era, becoming a staple of MTV. Along the way, he struggled with demons, including alcohol and drugs, while batting away accusations of being a…
Ukraine passes bill weakening anti-corruption agencies
“In effect, if this bill becomes law, the head of SAPO will become a nominal figure, while NABU will lose its independence and turn into a subdivision of the prosecutor general’s office,” the agencies said in a joint statement on Telegram. The bill goes to Zelenskyy for his signature or veto. In a post on…
The Epstein saga continues to affect Washington: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Happy Tuesday! In today’s edition, our Congress team breaks down how the Jeffrey Epstein saga is freezing up the House…
Florida official under state investigation after hosting LGBTQ event
Florida’s attorney general announced Tuesday that he opened an investigation into the vice mayor of Vero Beach over a drag show held last month. Attorney General James Uthmeier alleged the “Pride Tea Dance” that Vice Mayor Linda Moore held at the Kilted Mermaid, a wine bar she’s owned for more than a decade, exposed children…
China’s share of Asia-US sea transport falls amid Trump tariffs
TOKYO/HANOI/SINGAPORE — The share of U.S.-bound container transport from Asia that originated from China in June fell below 50% for the fourth straight month, as exporters shift bases to Vietnam and other Southeast Asia countries in response to U.S. tariff policies. The total volume of container transport from Asia to the U.S. in June was about 1.68…