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Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down
May 2, 2026 - World 
They both are members of Mexican President Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state.
Imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer Narges Mohammadi at 'very high risk' after health crisis
May 2, 2026 - World 
The health of imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer Narges Mohammadi was at "very high risk," her foundation and family said Saturday, adding that Iran's Intelligence Ministry was opposing her transfer to Tehran for treatment by her own doctors.
U.S. press freedom reaches new low, says global journalism organization
May 2, 2026 - World
The U.S. hit a historic all-time low in press freedom, now ranking 64th globally, according to Reporters Without Borders' 2026 World Press Freedom Index.
Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists
May 2, 2026 - World
The U.S.-based organizers of an international human rights conference said they canceled it days before it was due to open because China pressured the African host country to exclude Taiwanese activists.
Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
May 2, 2026 - World
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters
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