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Milei’s party wins big in Argentina’s midterm elections. Argentine President Javier Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party won 41% of the votes with 90% of ballots counted, handily outperforming market predictions that it would win 30% of available seats. With the new gains in both houses of Argentina’s Congress, Milei’s presidential vetoes will be upheld and his ambitious, unorthodox economic reform will continue apace. Milei, a libertarian, is an ally of President Trump. The Trump administration recently pledged $20 billion to help Argentina’s struggling economy, but Trump also suggested he could rescind the offer if Milei’s party lost Sunday’s elections, saying earlier this month, “If he doesn’t win, we’re gone.”
US Navy helicopter and jet fighter crash into South China Sea. The incidents took place 30 minutes apart on Sunday afternoon local time, and search-and-rescue teams brought the five crew members from both aircraft to safety. The MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter originated from the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier before crashing into the same waters, according to the US Pacific Fleet. The Nimitz is transiting the South China Sea on its way back to the US West Coast, where it has been scheduled to be decommissioned next year. The incidents coincide with President Trump’s trip to Asia and are under investigation.
Suspects arrested in connection with Louvre museum heist. Two men are in custody following last Sunday’s burglary of crown jewels at the famed Paris museum, according to French media. The BBC reported that one of the suspects was trying to travel to Algeria and the other to Mali. DNA evidence left at the crime scene helped police locate both suspects. However, the Paris prosecutor criticized leaks about the case, saying it “hindered” efforts to find the jewels and the thieves. The prosecutor’s office confirmed the arrests took place on Saturday evening, but said no further details would be provided until after the 96-hour custody window ended. There is no word on whether any of the stolen artifacts have been recovered. There’s also no word on what role Dapper Man may have played in bringing these two into custody.—HVL
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