French technology giant Capgemini announced it would sell its US subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, after facing pressure over its work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to BBC Business. The decision followed increased scrutiny of ICE's methods in Minnesota, sparked by the fatal shootings of US citizens Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis.
The contract between Capgemini Government Solutions and ICE involved locating individuals, which drew criticism from French lawmakers, BBC Business reported. The increased scrutiny of ICE followed protests across the US related to the deaths of Good and Pretti.
In other international news, Mexico announced a sweeping array of tactics to combat industrial pollution, The Guardian reported. This action followed investigations by The Guardian that revealed high levels of contamination in a neighborhood around a factory processing US toxic waste. The Mexican government imposed 4.8 million in fines against the plant.
Meanwhile, Cuba is facing a potential crisis as the Trump administration increases pressure on the island nation, The Guardian reported. Experts warned that a complete cutoff would be catastrophic to Cuba's infrastructure, which is already suffering from an acute fuel shortage. Javier Peña and Ysil Ribas were waiting outside a petrol station in Havana since 6 a.m. due to the fuel shortage.
In Washington, ministers from the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand are scheduled to meet to discuss a strategic alliance over critical minerals, according to The Guardian. The summit is viewed as an effort to repair transatlantic ties and de-risk from China. The discussions will involve approximately 20 countries, including G7 states, and will address rare earths, including calls for the US to guarantee a minimum price.
Asda, a major retailer, is struggling to regain its market position, BBC Business reported. Emma Simpson, a BBC Business correspondent, noted the steady stream of shoppers at the Crawley Asda, where locals like Carol Stimpson consider it their "corner shop." Joanne Dench, another local shopper, said she visits the Crawley Asda for its variety, including clothes and international food.
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