Briefly

UNITED STATES

Man charged over insurance CEO murder

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder on Monday in the killing of a health insurance executive in New York, along with other violations. Investigators continued to interrogate Luigi Mangione in connection with last week's brazen shooting of United-Health CEO Brian Thompson, which triggered a five-day nationwide manhunt. Ammunition found near Thompson's body bore the words "delay", "deny" and "depose" — the language used by insurers to reject claims, several news outlets reported. The murder unleashed a wave of frustration from US citizens who have seen their health insurance claims or care denied, faced unexpected costs, or paid more for premiums and medical care — all trends that are rising, according to recent data.

BRAZIL

Lula undergoes brain surgery, stable in ICU

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent surgery for a brain hemorrhage related to a fall in October, hospital officials said on Tuesday. The operation on Monday night was successful and the 79-year-old Lula is "well" and being monitored in the intensive care unit, a medical note published by the government said.

Agencies Via Xinhua