Ollanta Humala, former Peruvian President, has seen his 2025 money laundering conviction and 15-year prison sentence overturned by an appeals court. The ruling also exonerates his wife, Nadine Heredia, from similar charges related to alleged illicit campaign funding.
James Boyard, a prominent Haitian security official, has been abducted in Port-au-Prince, marking the highest-ranking official kidnapping in recent years. His wife and daughter were also taken, with abductors reportedly demanding a ransom.
The UK economy experienced a 0.1% contraction in April, the first monthly decline since August last year, with official data indicating that the ongoing Iran war contributed to increased business costs and reduced turnover. The conflict, initiated by the US and Israel, has particularly affected the services sector and global oil prices, impacting UK household energy bills and consumer spending.
