Venezuela and the US hail new oil deal

Venezuela and the United States have signed a major oil deal granting licenses for 17 fields, though critics label the agreement neocolonial and question its long-term benefits for ordinary citizens. In Spain, public protests highlight the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Ceuta, exacerbated by leaked reports of Moroccan involvement in migrant surges. Meanwhile, rescue operations in Nepal have transitioned to relief efforts following devastating Himalayan glacier flooding that left thousands missing. New York City has implemented a one-year ban on AI in schools to prioritize human interaction, while in Indonesia, El Nino-driven wildfires have pushed air pollution to hazardous levels. Additionally, survivors of South Africa’s 1960 Sharpeville Massacre are challenging an apartheid-era law to seek reparations, and the historic Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK, symbolizing a reset in Anglo-French relations.