The Spanish police have impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tonnes, a union said on May 4. The Civil Guard intercepted the vessel in international waters off Spain’s Canary Islands on May 1, with around 20 …
[May 9th] Spain seizes record cocaine haul from ship in Atlantic Read More »
Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico’s National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the group, who waved to the crowd from a balcony after meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum. BTS will perform shows in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10, with more than 135,000 tickets for the …
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Fresh coconuts are selling for VND80,000-100,000 (US$3.04-3.80) a dozen at the farm gate, or double the prices at the start of the year, as demand rises amid hot weather. Traders say the price hike was driven by higher demand for coconut juice amid scorching heat. Southern Vietnam has been facing a prolonged heatwave in recent weeks, …
[May 7th] Coconut prices double as heatwave spurs demand Read More »
The death toll from a giant explosion at a fireworks factory in central China rose to 26, with 61 more injured, officials said Tuesday. The explosion occurred at around 4:43 p.m. on Monday at the Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang, Hunan Province, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Following the blast, all fireworks makers in …
[May 6th] China fireworks factory explosion kills 26, injures 61 Read More »
