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France 24
3 hours ago
- Politics
- France 24
Mexico's Sheinbaum claims drop in homicides, experts dubious
Since Sheinbaum took over from party colleague Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador last October, official data shows murders in the cartel violence-riddled country dropping by a quarter to May. Partly driven by pressure from US President Donald Trump to curb drug trafficking and illegal north-bound migration, Sheinbaum has boosted intelligence and investigative capacity. She has deployed boots on the ground to flush out trouble makers -- a U-turn from her predecessor's "hugs, not bullets" approach to reducing poverty and other causes of violent crime while avoiding armed confrontations with criminal gangs. "The strategy is working," Sheinbaum told journalists last week. How did she do it? Sheinbaum in February deployed 10,000 national guardsmen to the northern border to crack down on drug trafficking and illegal migration. Thousands more troops were sent to violent states such as Sinaloa and Guanajuato to boost security. She has created new departments in the security secretariat, including a "National Intelligence System" tasked with detecting criminal networks and anticipating and preventing their misdeeds, as well as a body to streamline and coordinate police intelligence and investigations. "President Claudia Sheinbaum's security strategy refocused resources on combating organized crime and... this may be having an effect on the trend in intentional homicides," said Armando Vargas, coordinator of the security program at the Mexico Evalua think tank. David Mora of the Crisis Group research center pointed to a renewed focus on identifying violence hotspots and deploying forces there. Guanajuato state in central Mexico was a "perfect example," said Mora: with homicides there dropping by half under the new approach. - Reliable stats?- Data from the security secretariat show there were 2,607 "intentional homicides" in Mexico last September -- Lopez Obrador's final month in office -- and 1,998 last month. The downward trend was not consistent, with jumps in the numbers some months, but calculated on an average, the government said it represented a 25.8 percent drop. Experts say rather than measuring the decrease from last September -- a particularly violent month -- one should compare year-on-year periods. Comparing homicide numbers for October 2024 to May 2025 with the same eight-month period a year earlier, there is also sees a declining trend. But it is much smaller one, with a seven percent drop, said Mora. "Reducing homicides by a quarter in six months would be unprecedented. And yet it is the narrative the government is promoting," he added. Vargas said the numbers did not include people reported missing, possibly dead -- another "method by which organized crime eliminates individuals." Killings whose motives are listed as "undetermined" are also left out of the tally. "There are several states with particularly high levels of undetermined causes (for homicides). Mexico City, Michoacan, Veracruz, for example," said Mora. Criminal violence has claimed more than 480,000 lives in Mexico since 2006. Some 120,000 people are officially missing, and mass graves are regularly unearthed. Can it be sustained? Mexico does not have a good track record in bringing wrongdoers to account: Some 90 percent of crimes are never punished. "The only thing that stops murderers from committing more murders is ensuring that they are punished," said Mora. According to Vargas, there are worrying signs in states like Chiapas and Tabasco, where conflict between drug gangs is escalating, and Sinaloa where even mass troop deployments have been unable to stop the violence of the cartel by the same name. Over 1,000 people have been killed in Sinaloa since September. Is there reason to celebrate? Mexico still has by far one of the highest homicide rates in the world, comparable to those of countries at war. In May, gunmen shot dead an aide and an advisor to Mayor Clara Brugada in a rush hour double homicide on a busy avenue in the capital Mexico City. In the last week, two female mayors were assassinated in the states of Oaxaca and Michoacan. For Mora, it would be "a monumental mistake" to celebrate too soon. "The levels of homicidal violence remain alarming," he said. © 2025 AFP
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi magic seals Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Porto
Inter Miami secured its first victory in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a 2-1 win against FC Porto at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday. Lionel Messi was the match's star, scoring his first and the winning goal from a free-kick and earning the Man of the Match title. The game started with Inter Miami showing early promise. Messi created several chances in the opening minutes, but the team failed to convert them. Porto capitalised on this and took the lead in the 8th minute after a VAR check awarded them a penalty. Samu Aghehowa stepped up and scored, putting Porto ahead 1-0. Also Read: Club World Cup: Palmeiras beat Al Ahly 2–0 to top group A after match halted for 48 minutes Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Most Expensive Cars In The World Undo The goal came against the run of play and disrupted Miami's early momentum. Porto continued to press and nearly doubled their lead with efforts from Varela and Mora. Inter Miami, meanwhile, struggled with poor finishing and defensive errors. Live Events At halftime, Porto led 1-0. Inter Miami needed a strong comeback, and it came quickly after the break. In the 47th minute, Julian Segovia equalised for Miami with a powerful first-time shot from a low cross by Weigandt. The goal boosted Miami's confidence. Just minutes later, Messi turned the game on its head. In the 54th minute, he won a free-kick at the edge of the box and curled it beautifully into the top-right corner, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 lead. Porto responded by pushing hard for an equaliser. They brought on multiple substitutes and created several chances. Gomes came close, but his poor first touch let him down. Mora and Samu also had shots deflected for corners. Inter Miami's defence, led by goalkeeper Ustari, stood firm. In the final minutes, Jordi Alba returned from injury and helped shore up the backline. Messi nearly added a third goal in injury time but was denied by Porto's keeper. Despite Porto's late push, Inter Miami held on. With this win, Inter Miami moved up in Group A. Segovia's equaliser and Messi's free-kick proved crucial. The team showed resilience and strong defence in the second half. One notable moment regarding the new rule was when Ustari had to release the ball within eight seconds to avoid conceding a corner under the updated regulations. This result gives Inter Miami a strong chance of advancing to the next round. They will now head to Florida to face Palmeiras in their final group-stage match. Messi's first goal of the tournament came at a crucial time, and his leadership helped secure the comeback win.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Genshin Impact 5.7 Redeem Codes and Rewards
Image via: HoYoverse Genshin Impact keeps players excited, not by bringing in new heroes, story missions, or features but also through new Genshin Impact redeem codes that give out useful in-game rewards. Version 5.7 follows this trend offering players a bunch of codes with expiration dates to make their game better. A Glimpse Into Version 5.7: Rewards Galore This latest version 5.7 brings along tons of redeem codes that will reward you with Primogems, Hero's Wit, Mystic Enhancement Ore and more. While some were limited to the 5.7 livestream and have since already expired, there are a few codes you can still claim that are currently active. Don't miss out! Here's a look at the key currently active code: 8QD412QXCEU1 Reward: 60 Primogems, 10 Mystic Enhancement Ore Other notable codes from this update include: G9VY57AWQACW Reward: 60 Primogems, 10 Mystic Enhancement Ore GS57YTSNLJ Reward: 30,000 Mora, 3 Hero's Wit, 5 Mystic Enhancement Ore, 3 Shivada Jade Sliver, and 3 Teachings of Contention GOOD NEWS!! 5 NEW REDEEM CODES AND VERSION 5.7 SPECIAL EVENTS DETAILS - Genshin Impact These rewards might feel modest after some past implementations, they're enough to push players a little further toward the next big pull or build upgrade. Livestream Codes: Short-Lived but Substantial After the seemingly never-ending counting of the votes, their triumphant slogans were noted and proclaimed as winners of this special prize for cleverness! The three special codes were given out during the livestream as winners were revealed. MasterSkirk0618 YourSpaceTime VoidStar0618 How to Redeem There are two primary ways players can redeem codes: Official Website Redeem Centre: Visit the Genshin Impact Redeem Code website, log in, select your server, enter the code, and hit 'Redeem.' In-Game Method: Open settings → Account → Redeem Code → Enter the code and confirm. 🎁SURPRISE!! OFFICIAL 5.7 PHASE 1 BANNERS & REDEEM CODE - Genshin Impact Though Version 5.7's codes aren't as plentiful as in some prior patches, they still provide a valuable boost for newer and experienced Travelers alike. Packed with complimentary Primogems, enhancement materials, and leveling items, each code takes you further in the direction of creating a group that places your fantasy team on the map. Make sure don't miss the next iteration and as they say, in Teyvat, the early bird gets the worm! Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Skirk Ascension and Talent Materials in Genshin Impact
Image via: HoYoverse Finally, with Skirk's long-awaited arrival in Genshin Impact Version 5.6, players now have the opportunity to add a mysterious swordmaster from Fontaine to their roster. Whether you have pulled her already or are saving Primogems for her, proper planning is needed to ascend and level her talents efficiently. This detailed walkthrough will help you get what you require, so you never find yourself grinding at the very last moment to upgrade Skirk. Skirk Ascension: A Cryo Journey Since Skirk is Cryo, her ascension mainly asks for Shivada Jade, which can be obtained from Cryo bosses, namely Cryo Hypostasis, Icewind Suite (Coppelius), and the usual ones like Andrius or Childe. However, what makes her ascension stand out is the blending of materials from Fontaine with those of the upcoming Natlan region. Breakdown of Ascension Here is what full ascension requires for Skirk: Shivada Jade Sliver/Fragment/Chunk/Gemstone x1/9/9/6 Skysplit Gembloom x168 (dropped in Atocpan) Ensnaring Gaze x46 (from the weekly boss Tenebrous Papilla) Meshing Gear / Mechanical Spur Gear / Artificed Dynamic Gear x18/30/36 (drops from Clockwork Meka) Mora x420,000 Skirk COMPLETE Farming Guide – Best Artifacts & Weapons, Ascension Materials (Genshin 5.7) Talent Level-Up: Investing in Her Swordmaster Skills The talent of Skirk grows enormously with investment, thus her elemental skill and elemental burst should be top priority for any player wishing to abuse her power both in the Abyss and exploration. Talent materials, on the other hand, are another beast of grinding. What You Will Need Per Talent Meshclo Gear x6 Mechanical Spur Gear x22 Artificed Dynamic Gear x31 Teachings/Guide/Philosophies of Contention x3/21/38 Ascended Sample: Knight x6 (drop from weekly domain boss) Crown of Insight x1 Mora x1,652,500 M by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indian Truck Driver Now Earns ₹2.9 Crore Monthly (See how) prestigetrophy Learn More Undo ultiply these numbers by three if you intend to max all of Skirk's talents. ULTIMATE Skirk Guide! [Best Builds, Weapons, Artifacts, and MORE] Genshin Impact Farming Tips: Get Ahead Early Weekly Boss Drops: Consider Tenebrous Papilla and Ascended Sample: Knight as bottlenecks in the upgrade process. Cryo Gems: Rotate through Cryo bosses to avoid burnout and maximize gains. Time Management: Considering this character requires more than 8 million EXP and nearly 5 million Mora to be maxed out, you should start farming before pulling her. Skirk is quickly becoming one of the most exciting Cryo characters from recent updates due to her fluid swordplay and rich storytelling. Yet, unlocking her complete potential demands heavy dedication. Thanks to this guide, you know exactly where to farm and what to farm. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Palmeiras vs FC Porto: Live Stream FIFA Club World Cup, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Palmeiras will face FC Porto in this 2025 FIFA Club World Cup matchup on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, and you can catch all the action with DAZN. Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between FC Porto and Olympiacos FC at Estadio do Dragao on January 23, 2025 in Porto, Portugal. Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between FC Porto and Olympiacos FC at Estadio do Dragao on January 23, 2025 in Porto, to Watch Palmeiras vs FC Porto Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM ET Stream: DAZN (WATCH FOR FREE) Palmeiras and FC Porto will take the pitch on Sunday, June 15th, at MetLife Stadium in this FIFA Club World Cup match. Palmeiras will look to prove they are one of the top clubs in Group A and try to build some momentum as they attempt to make their way through the tournament. As one of the top clubs in Brazil, they should have plenty of confidence heading into New Jersey. Captain Gustavo Gomez and most of the top players should be available for Palmeiras. Teenage sensation Rodrigo Mora will look to put in a show for a young Porto club that is trying to make a name for itself. Mora let the rest of the world know how talented a player he is during Portugal's Nations League championship run, and he can keep it going with a solid performance on another massive stage. This is a great Club World Cup matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action. You can view this match with a free subscription (720p with ads) to DAZN, which can be upgraded to premium HD image quality without advertisements. Live stream every 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with DAZN: Start your subscription now! Club World Cup Potential Lineups Palmeiras: Weverton; Giay, Gomez, Murilo; Allan, Rios, Martinez, Piquerez; Estevao, Torres; Lopez Porto: Costa; Perez, Pedro, Marcano; Mario, Varela, Eustaquio, Moura; Veiga, Mora; Omorodion Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
