The Colombian government granted asylum to Ricardo Martinelli, former president of Panama, who had sought refuge in the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City to avoid a prison sentence for money laundering. Martinelli, 73, was convicted in 2023 and sentenced to 10 years in prison and a $19 million fine, a ruling he claims was politically motivated. After being transported from the embassy to an airport, he arrived in Bogotá, where he noted his intention to campaign for Panama’s presidential election, though he was disqualified due to his conviction.
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Tourist smashes two Terracotta Army warriors during bizarre museum rampage
Two Terracotta Army clay warriors were damaged when a 30-year-old man, identified only by his surname Sun, jumped into a pit at the museum in Xi’an, China, on May 30. Eyewitnesses reported that he pushed the figures over before lying on the ground covering his face as he was confronted by onlookers. Museum security intervened, restraining him while confirming he was suffering from mental health issues; the exhibit remains open as officials work to assess...
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