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Moreno Luis - is a business and economics reporter based in Barcelona. Prior to joining the BNE24 he was economics editor of the BBC Spaine and worked as an economics and political reporter for Murcia Tuday.

Feijóo asks the Government to "rectify" because his wife has also been accused of hoaxes

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the opposition, has called on Pedro Sánchez to correct his statements made during an interview on TVE. In the interview, Sánchez mentioned that Feijóo’s wife had been targeted by false information. Feijóo’s request for rectification comes after Vice President María Jesús Montero used fake news to attack Feijóo’s wife in Congress.

Feijóo took to social media to request the rectification and clarified that he has never advocated for any politician’s wife to stay at home. He also shared an excerpt from an interview he gave last week on Onda Cero, where he addressed Sánchez’s decision to consider resigning.

In the interview, conducted on the La Brújula program, Feijóo was asked about his views on regulating the role of the president’s partner. He responded by stating that if he were president, he would ask his wife not to have contracts with the public administration and that any sponsors she has for her work should not subsequently receive contracts with the administration. He also emphasized that no wife of any president of the government has been involved in the situation faced by Sánchez and his partner.

Trial of Daniel Sancho, live | Maximum expectation for the imminent statement of either the accused or his father before the judge

The trial against Daniel Sancho for the alleged murder and subsequent dismemberment of Colombian Edwin Arrieta in Thailand resumes this Tuesday and, despite the delays, could conclude this week, during which the accused will provide his testimony. This week’s first session in the Provincial Court of Samui (southern Thailand) will commence with the testimony of three police officers called by the Defense, followed by either Sancho or his father, actor Rodolfo Sancho, depending on the judge’s decision.

The trial, which was postponed last Thursday due to air conditioning issues caused by an intense heat wave in Thailand, is expected to proceed “as normal” as the power line problem was fixed over the weekend. The canceled session and shortened session from last week may result in the defense not having enough time to call all their witnesses during the remaining four trial days until Friday, when the proceedings are scheduled to conclude.

BREAKING NEWS
  • Arrieta’s lawyer, upon returning from Thailand: “We have observed suspicious activities that are currently being investigated.”
  • The police discovered numerous blood stains, bone fragments, and even traces of fat at the villa where Sancho dismembered Arrieta.
  • Before his death, Edwin Arrieta made at least seven money transfers to Daniel Sancho through a call center in Madrid.
  • Sancho’s WhatsApp messages to Arrieta after dismembering him: “Hey, I haven’t seen you in hours; I’m getting worried.”
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Live Coverage of Daniel Sancho’s Trial

Three women diagnosed with HIV after receiving 'vampire facial' at unauthorized clinic

In a shocking incident, three women have contracted HIV from a ‘vampire facial’ procedure they received in 2018 at an unauthorized clinic in New Mexico. This marks the first known cases of HIV transmission through a cosmetic procedure involving needles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the USA released a report confirming these cases.

The investigation began when a woman in her forties or fifties tested positive for HIV while overseas. Strangely, the woman denied any history of drug use, blood transfusions, or engaging in sexual activity with anyone other than her partner. However, she did mention receiving a facial treatment in New Mexico.

This led the CDC to investigate the clinic where she received the facial. It was revealed that the clinic was operating without a license and practicing “multiple unsafe infection control practices.” The staff had been reusing disposable equipment meant for single use and storing unlabeled blood and medical injectables in the kitchen refrigerator alongside food. Unwrapped syringes were also found scattered throughout the premises.

The woman had undergone a ‘vampire facial,’ a procedure known as microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP). This technique involves drawing blood from the patient, separating the plasma, and injecting it into the face to stimulate skin rejuvenation. It is believed to help reduce wrinkles and acne scars by promoting the production of collagen and elastin.

Further investigation by the CDC revealed that at least one other client had tested positive for HIV before visiting the clinic, pointing to clear malpractice. As a result, the clinic was shut down by the state health department, and the owner was sentenced to prison for practicing medicine without a license. This case serves as a grim reminder of the importance of strict regulations and adherence to safe medical practices.

At least 23 dead and nine injured in a bus accident in northwest Peru

A tragic bus accident in the Peruvian town of Cajamarca has claimed the lives of at least 23 individuals, contrary to earlier reports of ten casualties. The Provincial prosecutor, Olga Bobadilla, confirmed the higher death toll and stated that an unknown number of injured passengers have been transported to nearby hospitals. Representatives from the Public Ministry are currently present at the accident site to investigate the causes.

The bus accident occurred when the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into the Sendama River, after falling down a steep 200-meter-high cliff in the Celendín municipality. This region’s complex geography has posed challenges for rescue efforts, as reported by local media outlets. The incident took place in the district of Sorochuco, specifically in the area called Lucuma, only minutes away from its intended destination.

In response to this tragedy, the mayor of Celendín, Julio Chávez, expressed his condolences to the victims’ families. He announced that the provincial municipality would observe a mourning period of 72 hours, with the flag flown at half-mast.