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Sinaloa cartel co-founder Zambada sentenced to life in US prison

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay $15bn after pleading guilty to drug smuggling and conspiracy charges.

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Chinese Graduate Zhang Zhidong Accused as Mexico’s Fentanyl Kingpin

Zhang Zhidong, a Chinese graduate, is accused of orchestrating fentanyl precursor supply chains from China to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel. Arrested in 2024, escaped, recaptured, and extradited, he awaits trial in the US for drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 4,300 as Recovery Challenges Mount

Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have killed over 4,300 and injured nearly 17,000. Recovery efforts face major challenges amid calls for international financial aid and release of frozen assets.

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12-Year-Old Girl Survives Venezuela Quake on Ketchup and Cheese

A 12-year-old girl named Fabiana survived over 30 hours trapped under rubble after Venezuela's twin earthquakes, sustaining only a fractured foot and minor injuries. The disaster has claimed 3,342 lives with many still missing.

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Rodríguez Defends Venezuela’s Earthquake Response Amid Rising Death Toll

Venezuela’s interim president defends the emergency response to deadly earthquakes that killed over 3,300 people, assuring no social unrest despite public anger. Rescue efforts continue amid rising casualties and challenges in identifying victims.

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Cuban Zoo Welcomes Rare Bengal Tiger Cubs Amid Energy Shortages

Cuba's national zoo celebrates the birth of rare Bengal tiger cubs amid severe fuel and medicine shortages, with staff adapting to challenges and hopeful for economic reforms to aid future operations.

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Cuba Faces Third Nationwide Blackout in Six Months Amid Fuel Shortages

Cuba has endured its third nationwide blackout in 2024 amid fuel shortages worsened by a US blockade. Power cuts have intensified, affecting millions and prompting UN warnings of a humanitarian crisis.

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Venezuelan Girl Survives 32 Hours Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble

Fabiana, a 12-year-old Venezuelan girl, survived 32 hours trapped under rubble after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Rescued after a harrowing ordeal, she credits ketchup and cheese for keeping her conscious.

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Scottish Firefighters Join UK Rescue Effort After Venezuela Earthquakes

Three Scottish firefighters have joined the UK's search and rescue operation in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes on 24 June that caused over 2,000 deaths and widespread destruction.

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Venezuelan Deportees Face Earthquake Tragedy Hours After US Return

After deportation from the US, Venezuelan migrants including Abelardo Rincón faced devastating earthquakes hours later, leaving many missing and families desperate for news amid the disaster.

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Rescuers Close In on Venezuelan Quake Survivor After Eight Days Underground

Rescue teams from seven countries are working to free Hernán Gil, trapped under rubble in Venezuela after twin earthquakes eight days ago. Despite unstable conditions, Gil remains in good spirits and is encouraging rescuers as efforts continue.

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Aunt Vows to Care for Venezuelan Boy Rescued After Six Days in Rubble

The aunt of two-year-old Kleiber Moran, rescued after six days under Venezuelan rubble, shares her hope to care for him and find his missing parents amid ongoing earthquake rescue efforts.

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