Key takeaways: Clashes between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces have caused a great deal of destruction and disruption in the region. The Sudan Doctors’…
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Hundreds of thousands of people have been protesting in France for three months against the government's plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The Constitutional Council approved the controversial legislation, but the protests have damaged President Emmanuel Macron's leadership and his opponents are vowing to maintain pressure on the government to withdraw the bill. Macron has been in office since 2017 and is pushing for economic reforms, but the retirement age increase has been met with fierce opposition from unions and other critics.
The U.S. Justice Department has charged 28 members and leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, including three sons of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, with fentanyl trafficking, weapons and money laundering. The Chapitos are accused of fentanyl trafficking and money laundering, and more charges are expected to be filed in the future as part of the Justice Department's larger effort to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
The French Constitutional Council has approved a plan to raise the retirement age to 64, a major victory for President Macron despite months of mass protests. The decision has been met with strong opposition from unions and other groups, who have held mass protests in recent months. The ruling is likely to further anger protesters, who have already clashed with police in recent weeks, and it remains to be seen how the public will respond in the coming weeks.
The U.S. Justice Department and Treasury Department have announced a major crackdown on the Sinaloa cartel, with charges filed against four sons of imprisoned drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and sanctions imposed against two Chinese companies and five people in China and Guatemala. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the charges are part of a larger effort to combat the trafficking of fentanyl coming north into the U.S. while also cracking down on the trafficking of guns going south into Mexico. The Biden administration has said it is committed to strengthening cooperation with Mexico to combat the trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs.
North Korea has announced the successful test of a new long-range ballistic missile, the Hwasong-18, which it claims is the “most powerful piece” of its growing nuclear arsenal. The test was met with condemnation from the international community, with the United Nations Security Council condemning the launch and the United States expressing its concern. Analysts have said that the test is a sign of North Korea’s continued efforts to build up its nuclear arsenal and enhance its counterattack capabilities.
Cyclone Ilsa, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Australia in eight years, has caused significant damage in the northwest of the country. Wind speeds reached an apparent record of 289 kilometers (180 miles) per hour, weakening to a Category 2 storm as it moved inland. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of injuries, but the cyclone has caused significant damage to infrastructure and property in the region. The Australian government has deployed emergency services to the affected areas to help with the clean-up and recovery efforts.