Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contractors for alleged human trafficking and slave labor at a plant construction site. Over 200 Chinese workers were found in degrading conditions, lacking basic amenities and facing contract violations. Authorities seek $45.3 million in damages after the companies refused a settlement.
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In Tamaulipas, Mexico, authorities discovered five bodies during the search for the missing band Fugitivo, who disappeared after performing at a bar in Reynosa. Relatives reported receiving ransom demands following their disappearance. The band members, aged 20 to 40, were last seen on Sunday, and the area is known for criminal activity, including drug trafficking and extortion.
A natural gas project off Senegal's coast, involving BP and Kosmos Energy, aims to boost the economy. However, fishermen in Guet Ndar report declining catches since the project began. They say fish are drawn away from traditional fishing grounds. A gas leak further raised environmental concerns. Locals also complain that the promised benefits, like lower gas prices, have not materialized.
With summer travel surging and airlines anticipating surpassing pre-pandemic levels, United Airlines is implementing a new check-in policy. Starting June 3rd, domestic passengers without checked bags must check in 45 minutes before departure, a 15-minute increase. This change aims to improve efficiency as major cities like Chicago and New York become popular destinations.
A devastating fire ripped through a drug rehabilitation clinic in central Mexico, claiming the lives of 12 individuals and leaving several others injured. Authorities are investigating the cause, with suspicions of criminal gang involvement due to past cartel attacks on similar facilities.
Ukraine claims responsibility for a third strike on the Crimean bridge since Russia's invasion, alleging months of underwater explosive placement. The SBU released footage of a detonation impacting support pillars. While the extent of damage remains unclear, traffic was temporarily suspended.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon asserted that New York is discriminating against Massapequa school district for refusing to drop its Native American chief mascot. McMahon stated her department's investigation found state officials violating federal civil rights law. The department may ask the Justice Department to intervene if the state doesn't apologize and allow districts to keep their chosen mascots.
The US State Department, under Marco Rubio, has ordered enhanced visa vetting for anyone connected to Harvard University, citing concerns about anti-Semitism and violence on campus. This unprecedented move includes scrutiny of social media and aims to identify individuals with problematic histories.
Authorities in Washington are searching for three sisters, Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia Decker (5), who went missing after a visit with their father, Travis Decker, on Friday. The father, who is homeless and drives a white 2017 GMC Sierra, failed to return the girls to their mother, Whitney Decker, as scheduled.
Nearly 200 migrants trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain in small boats were rescued between late Friday and late Saturday, French coastal authorities said. A total 184 people were picked up in four different rescue operations, the maritime prefecture for France's Channel and northern region said in a statement on Sunday.
Clean energy investments in the U.S. face setbacks, with over $14 billion in projects canceled or delayed due to concerns surrounding President Trump's policies and potential tax credit cuts. This has resulted in an estimated loss of 10,000 jobs. While other nations advance green initiatives, the U.S. navigates uncertainty, impacting states heavily invested in EV and battery production.