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In a final interview, Mujica said: ‘We are too focused on wealth and not on happiness … Before you know it, life has passed you by’Uruguay’s former president José Mujica, a onetime Marxist guerrilla and flower farmer whose radical brand of democracy, plain-spoken philosophy and simple lifestyle fascinated people around the world, has died. He was 89.His death was announced by the current Uruguayan president. Yamandú Orsi. In a post on social media platform X, Orsi called Mujica a “president, activist, guide and leader”. Mujica had been under treatment for cancer of the esophagus since spring 2024, when the disease

George Holmes and two other staff members suspended over allegations of financial irregularitiesThe vice-chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester and two other members of staff have been suspended as police confirmed an investigation is under way into “allegations of financial irregularities”.The university, which was known until recently as the University of Bolton, confirmed that Prof George Holmes, who has been its vice-chancellor for 20 years, the provost and a third senior member of academic staff have been suspended. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/13/university-of-greater-manchester-suspends-vice-chancellor-amid-investigation Author : Sally Weale Education correspondent Publish date : 2025-05-13 17:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content

LA judge will decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should be freed after serving 30 years in prison for murderAfter months of delays, a hearing starts on Tuesday to decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should get a chance at freedom after serving nearly 30 years in prison for the double murder of their parents.A Los Angeles judge will preside over the resentencing hearing that is expected to last two days. If he shortens their sentences, the brothers would still need approval from the state’s parole board to get out of prison. They could then potentially go free on time

US president expected to offer Saudi Arabia arms package reportedly worth more than $100bn; Musk, Rubio and Hegseth also on tripPresident Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Elon Musk were seen chatting briefly during the reception in Riyadh, Reuters reports.Footage shows President Trump speaking with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the ceremonial blue room, where he is meeting and greeting officials. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/may/13/donald-trump-saudi-arabia-gulf-middle-east-latest-us-politics-news-live Author : Lucy Campbell (now); Jane Clinton (earlier) Publish date : 2025-05-13 12:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.