Live updates for June 20: A man has been arrested in Costa Rica over an alleged threat to President Laura Fernández. Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of the H5N1 bird flu virus. Bolivia's government and trade unions have reached an agreement after a six-week crisis. Heavy rains in North Bengal have caused major damage, including the washing away of the Dudhiya Bridge.
Man detained in Costa Rica over alleged threat to President Laura Fernández
Authorities in Costa Rica have detained a man in connection with an alleged threat against President Laura Fernández. The arrest was made on Friday, and the suspect is currently in custody pending further investigation.
Australia confirms first case of H5 bird flu
Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of the H5N1 bird flu virus after testing identified the strain in a wild bird found in a remote part of the country's southwest. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said on Saturday that laboratory tests confirmed a brown skua discovered on a beach in Cape Le Grand National Park, about 700 km (430 miles) southeast of Perth, was infected with the virus. Authorities had announced on Friday that the migratory seabird had tested positive for avian influenza, with further testing underway to confirm the strain.
Bolivian government and trade unions reach agreement after six-week crisis
Bolivia's government and trade unions have reached an agreement to end a six-week crisis. The deal was announced on Friday, though details of the agreement have not yet been disclosed.
Heavy rains trigger major damage in North Bengal, Dudhiya Bridge washed away
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said heavy rainfall in North Bengal had caused widespread damage, including the complete washout of the Dudhiya Bridge, as authorities monitored a flood-like situation across the region. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Adhikari said several areas, including Siliguri and Darjeeling, had been hit by intense rainfall since Thursday night. "Heavy rain has been lashing North Bengal since last night. Siliguri and Darjeeling have received heavy rainfall. There has been extensive damage, and a bridge has been completely washed away. The river situation is out of control. The Siliguri Municipal Corporation has received reports of damage, and landslides have also occurred in some places," he said. The chief minister said the Dudhiya Bridge had been completely washed away, severely disrupting connectivity in the affected area.
Archaeologists discover 'never before seen' pre-Hispanic ruins in Mexico
Mexican archaeologists have uncovered ancient ruins in the eastern state of Veracruz that display signs of Mayan culture alongside what researchers described as "never before seen" features. President Claudia Sheinbaum called the discovery "very relevant" during her morning press conference on Friday and said her government would provide funding for the site's investigation and restoration. Among the findings is a circular stone platform unlike any previously discovered in that region of Mexico, highlighting the site's unique archaeological significance.
