Montevideo (AFP) – Latin America mourns the death of Uruguay’s former president Jose “Pepe” Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter revered by the left for his humility and progressive politics.
Vatican City (AFP) – “The Holy See is always ready to help bring enemies together,” says Pope Leo XIV, offering to mediate peace between the leaders of countries at war. “I will make every effort so that peace may prevail,” he tells a meeting of members of 23 Eastern Catholic Churches located across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India, and parts of Africa.
Tabayin (Myanmar) (AFP) – A Myanmar junta air strike hit a school on May 12 killing 22 people, including 20 children, witnesses said, despite a purported humanitarian ceasefire called to help the Southeast Asian nation recover from a devastating earthquake.
Montevideo (AFP) – Uruguay’s President Yamandu Orsi arrives to the house of former president Jose “Pepe” Mujica, after his death. An ex-guerrilla fighter and hero of the Latin American left, Mujica died at the age of 89, the government announces. “With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our comrade Pepe Mujica. President, activist, guide and leader. We will miss you greatly, old friend,” Yamandu Orsi, says on X. IMAGES
Montevideo (AFP) – Scene outside the home of former president of Uruguay Jose “Pepe” Mujica after his death. Uruguay’s leftist ex-leader Jose “Pepe” Mujica, a cult figure for his modest lifestyle, has died after losing his battle with cancer, according to the government in Montevideo. IMAGES
Saint-Domingue (AFP) – Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi attends a private meeting with President Luis Abinader, at the National Palace in Santo Domingo, during his visit to the Dominican Republic to discuss issues related to the Haitian crisis and the international military force led by Kenya. IMAGES
Montevideo (AFP) – Images of the van carrying the body of former president of Uruguay Jose “Pepe” Mujica (2010-2015), leaving his home in Montevideo. Uruguay’s President Yamandu Orsi also leaves the house of Jose Mujica after his death. Jose “Pepe” Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter and hero of the Latin American left, has died at the age of 89. IMAGES
Montevideo (AFP) – Scene outside the home of former president of Uruguay Jose “Pepe” Mujica after his death. Uruguay’s leftist ex-leader Jose “Pepe” Mujica, a cult figure for his modest lifestyle, has died after losing his battle with cancer, according to the government in Montevideo. IMAGES
Montevideo (AFP) – Uruguay’s leftist ex-leader Jose “Pepe” Mujica, who became a cult figure partly due to his modest lifestyle, has died after losing his battle with cancer, according to the government in Montevideo. “With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our comrade Pepe Mujica. President, activist, guide and leader. We will miss you greatly, old friend,” the country’s serving leader Yamandu Orsi says on X. IMAGES
Paris (AFP) – In Paris, dozens of journalists, onlookers, and fans are trying to catch a glimpse of the American queen of influencers, Kim Kardashian, as she arrives to testify in the trial of the spectacular robbery she fell victim to in 2016. “We found it interesting to attend a trial as part of our studies”, says Elisa, a law student.
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he “will do everything” to ensure a meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin happens in Turkey, with talks on a ceasefire scheduled for Thursday. “It is with him that I must agree on a ceasefire,” Zelensky says.
San Isidro (Argentina) (AFP) – Diego Maradona’s daughter, Gianinna, arrives at the San Isidro courthouse to testify as a witness in the trial of seven health professionals accused of criminal negligence over his death. The Argentine football legend died on November 25, 2020 at age 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot. IMAGES
