French Justice Minister Apologizes to Liverpool Fans, Peru Miners Murdered, Snooker Champion Crowned

Miners Murdered in Peru

• ⛏️ 13 miners were found murdered in an underground shaft in the Pataz region of Peru, an area experiencing growing conflict over illegal mining.
• 📰 Peruvian papers like Elcomsio have described the attacks as bloody and cruel, with La Republica identifying a suspect, Miguel Rodriguez Diaz, known for ties to organized crime.
• ⚠️ President Dina Boluarte announced a 30-day suspension of mining in the region, but her response was criticized for confirming government disorientation.

French Minister's Apology to Liverpool Fans

• 🇫🇷 French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, formerly the interior minister, has apologized to Liverpool fans for the chaotic handling of the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
• 🚨 The event saw police use tear gas and pepper spray on supporters, with authorities initially blaming fans despite a major ticketing fiasco.
• 🤔 The editor of Sud Ouest questioned Darmanin's motives, suggesting the apology might be an attempt to rehabilitate his image ahead of potential 2027 presidential elections.
• 📰 Liverpool Echo offered a measured response, while the fan-run website Empire of the Cup called the apology "long overdue" but criticized Darmanin's language, which they felt unfairly characterized football fans.

Snooker World Champion Crowned

• 🏆 Xiao Xintong from China has become the first Asian world snooker champion at 28 years old, defeating Mark Williams.
• 🚫 His victory is somewhat muted due to his recent return after a 20-month ban related to match-fixing allegations involving other Chinese players, though he was not directly found guilty.
• 🌟 The Independent described him as the most complicated world champion, while The Telegraph compared his potential popularity in China to Roger Federer.

Met Gala Fashion Review

• 👗 Business Insider reviewed the best and worst dressed billionaires at the Met Gala, which celebrated "black dandism."
• ✨ Notable best-dressed individuals included Wendy Murdoch in elegant white and gold.
• 😬 On the worst-dressed list were Norwegian billionaire Gustav Wizo, George Lucas in a disappointing navy suit, Kim Kardashian, and Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.