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Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain
Apr 5, 2026 - World 
Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroadOne of the world’s most important collections of 20th-century Mexican art, including works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, is set to be exported to Spain under an agreement with Banco Santander, sparking outrage among Mexico’s cultural community.Nearly 400 cultural professionals have signed an open letter calling on the Mexican government to offer greater clarity on what the deal means for the masterpieces, particularly the works by Kahlo, which the Mexican state has declared an “artistic monument”. Continue reading...
U.S. rescues second airman from behind enemy lines in Iran, President Trump says
Apr 5, 2026 - World 
The U.S. mounted a daring rescue mission and retrieved an American pilot behind enemy lines in Iran, President Trump said early Sunday.
Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill
Apr 5, 2026 - World 
Swedish authorities have released a tanker sanctioned by the EU that was detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea
France condemns China's execution of a French citizen held on death row for 15 years
Apr 5, 2026 - World 
France says China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after more than 15 years on death row
Cameroon lawmakers revive vice presidency
Apr 5, 2026 - World 
Cameroon’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the vice president position, a move the opposition says will strengthen President Paul Biya’s power
