Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are set to end their MMA retirements to fight each other on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, according to Al Jazeera. The bout, staged by Most Valuable Promotions, the combat sports promotion founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, will be broadcast on Netflix. This announcement comes amid a flurry of other significant news events, including the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, high-stakes nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, and political turmoil in Peru.
The return of Rousey and Carano marks a significant event in the MMA world. Rousey, 39, retired in 2016 and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018, as reported by Al Jazeera. The fight promises to draw considerable attention, given the fighters' pioneering roles in the sport.
Meanwhile, Peru is grappling with ongoing political instability. The country's Congress voted to oust interim President José Jerí on Tuesday, just four months after he took office, according to Time. This marks the second time a Peruvian President has been removed by Congress in less than six months and the sixth time one has left office before the end of their term within the past decade. Lawmakers passed seven motions of impeachment against Jerí in a 75 to 24 vote, with three abstentions.
In other news, the U.S. and Iran are expected to meet in Geneva for nuclear talks, as reported by NPR. The meeting comes as the world watches for developments in the ongoing negotiations.
Additionally, a photojournalist detailed her rebellion against the Syrian regime and her father in an interview on NPR. Loubna Mrie, who joined the Syrian revolution as a protester and photojournalist, discussed her memoir, "Defiance."
Finally, Vox highlighted a range of other developments, including French ice dancers' gold medal defense, former President Trump's criticism, and New Orleans' innovative efforts with biodegradable Mardi Gras beads. New York City's first Muslim mayor will observe Ramadan, while the Toyokana Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo provides vital support for girls who have experienced sexual violence, and India is implementing a border village development program in response to China's infrastructure buildup.
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