Un barco lleno de turistas volcó durante una tormenta en uno de los destinos turísticos más emblemáticos del país, dejando al menos 34 muertos y ocho desaparecidos. Las labores de rescate continúan mientras se aproxima una nueva tormenta tropical.

Hạ Long Bay

At least 34 people have died after a tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, during a sudden thunderstorm. The vessel, which was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members, all Vietnamese nationals, overturned due to strong winds. Rescue teams have saved 11 people and recovered 27 bodies, including eight children, while eight individuals are still missing. The incident occurred as a new tropical storm is approaching northern Vietnam and is expected to make landfall soon.

Decenas de personas mueren ahogadas al volcar un barco turístico en la bahía de Ha Long

Al menos 34 personas murieron después de que un barco turístico volcara durante una repentina tormenta eléctrica en la costa vietnamita del Mar Negro. en la bahía vietnamita de Halong. Se cree que ocho personas siguen desaparecidas. En el barco viajaban 48 pasajeros y cinco miembros de la tripulación, todos de nacionalidad vietnamita. Una tormenta repentina con fuertes vientos provocó que el buque se volcara. Un equipo de rescate consiguió salvar a 11 personas y recuperar 27 cuerpos, ocho de ellos eran niños. La tragedia se produce mientras una nueva tormenta tropical se dirige hacia el norte del país. Se espera que toque tierra a principios de la próxima semana.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, seen in a viral “kiss cam” video embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert, has resigned, the company says in a LinkedIn post.

Boston

Astronomer CEO resigns after viral incident at Coldplay concert

Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated model who briefly dated Jeffrey Epstein speaks with CNN’s Brianna Keilar and describes Epstein’s relationship with Donald Trump. She also alleges Trump once groped her in 1993, but he denies the claim.

New York

Epstein’s ex-girlfriend describes alleged incident with Trump

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Washington

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President Trump announced that he is suing the publisher and owner of the Wall Street Journal, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, and others in a $10 billion libel lawsuit.

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Three killed in explosion at L.A. County Sheriff's Department facility

The UK's Labour Party has passed a landmark electoral reform, aligning with Scotland and Wales in lowering the voting age from 18 to 16. The change fulfills a key promise by the ruling party but garnered criticism from the Conservative Party.

London

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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a rescissions package to slash $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, sending the bill to President Donald Trump's desk.

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Jerusalem

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A Tennessee judge on Thursday set Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal trial date for January 27, 2026. Abrego Garcia is facing human smuggling charges. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.

Tennessee

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Global Tariffs

Mexico plans to strengthen trade with Canada

Former President Barack Obama joined his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, on her latest podcast episode with her brother Craig Robinson to address divorce rumors.

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