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We remember Paquita la del Barrio, who sang about romantic heartbreak and the pain of infidelity, spitting out insults with relish, and empowering a whole generation of women. Our correspondent in Mexico explains what she meant to her fans.

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces Shiri Bibas was murdered in Gaza captivity  The Times of Israel Remains of Shiri Bibas, mom of two killed, allegedly returned to Israel following Hamas’ broken promise  Fox News Body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned,

Column: Bass fires the L.A. fire chief, but her own smoldering political crisis is far from over  Los Angeles Times Bass ousts L.A. fire chief, saying LAFD needs new leadership  Los Angeles Times LA mayor sacks fire chief, blaming her for mishandling

White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says  The Associated Press Trump says deal with Ukraine for US access to its rare earth minerals is ‘pretty close’  Fox News Trump ramps up Zelenskyy attacks as

An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place. (Image credit: VOLKER HARTMANN)

Hamas to release the last six live hostages whose freedom they agreed to under the current ceasefire deal. (Image credit: Omar Al-Qattaa)

As the Trump administration works toward a halt in the fighting, many experts fear that Ukraine will be forced to accept a ceasefire deal that will only give Russian forces a badly needed breather. (Image credit: Evelyn Hockstein)

The body of hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned, her family has confirmed.

A new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez, after 35 years in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents, has been turned down by the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

Steve Bannon has denied making a Nazi salute at a conservative gathering, insisting the gesture was just a wave.