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Colombia has been the world's top producer of cocaine for many years. InSight Crime reports that Colombian criminal organizations have built international partnerships to facilitate drug trafficking.
Vice President JD Vance is reassessing his political path after his party's midterm losses. He previously served as the Trump administration's second-in-command.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has acknowledged an affair with a woman who, according to US officials, worked for Chinese intelligence, France 24 reported; Beijing denied that claim. According to CNBC, the case comes as the company was already set to face heightened scrutiny from newly empowered Democrats.
The Guardian reports that U2 has released a new album with new songs. The outlet says the music is impassioned and rejuvenated. The band's last album was released nearly a decade ago.
Nintendo has launched a remake of a game widely regarded as one of the best ever made. The BBC has reviewed the remake.
The Venezuelan government has conducted strikes against the ELN, a Colombian rebel group. According to InSight Crime, this is the first major attack by Venezuela on the ELN. The strikes come amid US pressure on Venezuela to end its alleged protection of the group.
A Seattle resident has been given a five-year prison term. The sentence follows a conviction for selling crack cocaine while in possession of a firearm.
Scientists have forecast that 2026 may be the warmest year ever recorded. According to BBC News, this prediction comes as the COP31 climate summit begins.
Two major cloud computing firms are releasing financial updates this week. Both have experienced significant drops in their market value over the past month.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving a prisoner who allegedly suffered injuries and was denied medical care. The outcome could affect the ability to hold federal officers accountable in court, according to NPR.
