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A U.S. service member died in northern Iraq while safely detonating an unexploded Iranian attack drone on Saturday. Another service member was slightly injured and is receiving medical care, according to the U.S. Central Command.
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The incident happened during a controlled explosion of an unexploded Iranian drone.
The drone was a one-way attack type, meaning it was intended to crash or detonate on impact.
The location of the incident was in northern Iraq.
One U.S. service member was killed.
One service member was injured but the injury is minor.
The information was confirmed by the U.S. Central Command (Centcom).
The event occurred on Saturday, with the announcement made on Sunday.
The drone involved was downed before the detonation process.
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The war in Iran has caused fuel prices to rise sharply around the world, including in Nigeria. This has led to higher food costs and increased poverty, causing more Nigerian children to suffer from malnutrition. Aid groups warn that the conflict’s impact on children will get worse if it continues.
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The war in Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas route, causing global fuel prices to rise.
In Nigeria, fuel prices jumped from 800 naira ($0.58) per liter in February to 1,400 naira ($1.02) in April.
Higher fuel costs increased the price of food and other essentials, worsening poverty in northern Nigeria.
Many children who had recovered from malnutrition are relapsing due to lack of nutritious food.
The conflict’s effects add pressure to northern Nigeria, already struggling with insurgency and poverty.
A World Bank report states 139 million Nigerians are poor or close to poverty.
UNICEF warns up to 23.4 million more children worldwide could fall into poverty this year if the war continues.
UNICEF says most affected children will be in Africa and Asia, including Nigeria.
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Senator Mark Warner said he was unhappy that CBS showed President Donald Trump’s speech about election security. He said the speech had many false statements and was glad most news outlets did not treat it as serious news.
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Senator Mark Warner is from Virginia and a member of the Democratic Party.
Warner criticized CBS for broadcasting President Trump’s election security speech.
Warner said the speech contained many false statements.
He praised most media for not treating the speech as serious news.
Warner mentioned some journalists at CBS but did not name them.
The speech happened on a Thursday night before Warner’s comments on Sunday.
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U.S. forces found the remains of an unidentified American service member near a Jordan air base hit by Iranian missiles. The attack raised the total U.S. military deaths in the conflict to 18, including a service member killed in northern Iraq during the removal of an unexploded drone.
Key Facts
Two Iranian ballistic missiles struck a U.S. air base in Jordan on Friday.
The air base, Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, hosts U.S. troops and fighter jets.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) found the remains of an unidentified service member after a search.
Another U.S. service member was injured with minor wounds in the attack.
Another American service member died in northern Iraq while handling unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone.
The total U.S. military deaths in this conflict have reached 18.
CENTCOM is keeping the identities of missing and fallen soldiers confidential to respect their families.
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Five passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued after their boat sank in eastern Indonesia. The boat had 78 people on board and sank on Wednesday due to engine failure. Twenty people remain missing.
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The boat sank in eastern waters of Indonesia on Wednesday.
There were 78 people on the boat when it sank.
The sinking happened because of engine failure.
Five passengers were found and rescued after drifting for days.
One of the rescued passengers is a seven-year-old girl.
Twenty passengers are still missing after the accident.
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Bill Maher received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2026, an award recognizing his long career in comedy. During an interview, he discussed his dinner with President Donald Trump in 2025 and their tense relationship afterward, as well as his criticism of Republicans who refuse to accept that Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
Key Facts
Bill Maher won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2026.
The award ceremony took place at the Kennedy Center, where President Trump was the board chair.
The Trump White House tried to rename the Kennedy Center to add Trump's name, but a court said it was illegal.
Maher had dinner at the White House with President Trump in March 2025, arranged by Kid Rock.
After the dinner, Trump criticized Maher more fiercely, accusing him of "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
Maher denies having this syndrome and says there was never an agreement to support Trump.
Maher criticized Republicans who refuse to accept that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election.
Maher said some Republicans avoid acknowledging Biden’s win because President Trump is watching them.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging states to use an expanded system called SAVE to review and update their voter rolls, claiming many non-citizens are registered to vote. However, some state officials and experts have raised concerns that the SAVE system can produce faulty or incomplete results.
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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin encouraged states to "scrub" their voter registration lists to improve election security.
DHS claims about 250,000 non-citizens are registered to vote in four states.
The SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) system was originally designed to verify immigration status for government benefits, not for checking voter rolls.
The Trump administration expanded SAVE in 2025 to include citizenship verification of all registered voters, including natural-born citizens.
The expanded SAVE system can use Social Security numbers and related data to conduct broad searches of voter records.
Experts say SAVE may fail to confirm citizenship for some people, especially if Social Security records do not clearly show citizenship status.
Courts have issued conflicting decisions on the legality of the expanded SAVE system, with one ruling it violates privacy and other federal laws.
Some states are reportedly removing registered voters based on SAVE data, raising concerns about mistakes and wrongful removals.
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A ferry carrying 116 people sank off the coast of Guyana on Saturday night. So far, 67 people, including 15 children, have been rescued, and a large search is ongoing to find the missing passengers.
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The ferry MV Barima was traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma when it sank.
The ferry had 116 passengers and crew onboard.
Authorities have rescued 67 people so far: 41 men, 11 women, and 15 children.
A distress call was made around 11 p.m., leading to a rescue operation involving the Coast Guard, Air Corps, private planes, fishing boats, and volunteers.
The ferry was certified to carry 397 passengers and 284 tonnes of cargo but was carrying 268 tonnes of cargo at the time.
Officials say the sinking was likely caused by tides, not mechanical problems or overloading.
Survivors described the ferry leaning before it overturned and their efforts to stay alive through the night in the water.
The search area has expanded to 1,070 square kilometers, as the rescue effort continues to find those still missing.
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Firefighters are working to put out a large fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh that started on Sunday evening near Salisbury Crags. Police have closed Queens Drive to vehicles, and the fire has created thick smoke visible from far away.
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The fire began around 6:40 pm on Sunday below Salisbury Crags on Arthur’s Seat.
Five firefighting vehicles were sent to the scene to control the blaze.
Thick white smoke from the fire was visible as far as Fife.
Police Scotland closed Queens Drive to all vehicles for safety.
The public was prevented from accessing the area after the fire started.
This fire adds to other recent wildfires in Scotland, including a large ongoing blaze in Cairngorms National Park.
The Cairngorms fire has burned 6 square kilometers and caused evacuations of homes, businesses, campsites, and a ski resort.
Firefighters used a high volume pump to draw water from Loch Morlich to help fight the Cairngorms blaze.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, known influencer brothers, were arrested in Miami after new rape and sex trafficking charges were filed against them by U.K. prosecutors. These charges add to previous allegations from the U.K. and Romania, and the brothers are now awaiting extradition to the U.K. to face multiple serious accusations.
Key Facts
Andrew Tate (39) and Tristan Tate (38) are U.S.-British citizens and former professional kickboxers.
New charges include rape, assault, trafficking, and offenses related to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography.
The new allegations involve four additional victims, increasing the total to seven in the U.K.
The Tates have denied all wrongdoing and their lawyer calls the charges slander.
Previous charges against them include rape, bodily harm, human trafficking, and controlling prostitution for gain in the U.K.
The brothers were previously arrested in Romania on similar charges, which remain unresolved due to legal issues.
They are held in federal detention in Miami and face extradition proceedings to the U.K.
Bail is unlikely; a U.S. judge will decide if the extradition request meets legal requirements.
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A crane collapsed onto a ship at South Shields Port of Tyne, injuring a man who was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency services responded quickly, and the cause of the incident is still under investigation.
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The incident happened around 13:00 BST at the Port of Tyne in South Shields.
A ship collided with a dockside crane, causing it to fall onto a container vessel.
A man was injured and taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Police say the man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Emergency services including ambulance, fire, and air ambulance teams attended.
Cargo containers on the ship were dislodged due to the collision.
The cause of why the ship collided with the crane is unknown and under investigation.
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President Donald Trump attended the World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, arriving by helicopter 45 minutes before the game started. He sat in a luxury section alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other important guests, and was set to present the trophy to the winning team.
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President Trump arrived at the World Cup final by Marine One, the presidential helicopter.
He sat in a glassed-in luxury section on the west side of the stadium with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Other guests included Spain’s King Felipe VI, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Trump has attended many sports events since his 2024 reelection, including the Super Bowl, US Open, Ryder Cup, and NBA finals.
Organizers chose not to show Trump on the stadium video screens, possibly because of past negative reactions from crowds.
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Trump is the first sitting US president to attend a World Cup final held in the US; in 1994, President Bill Clinton did not attend the final.
Trump has a close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and previously helped lobby for the reversal of a US player’s red-card suspension.
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Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan running for Senate, says that it is wrong to blame Israel for President Donald Trump’s decisions about Iran. She believes President Trump acts based on his own choices, not because of pressure from other countries.
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Haley Stevens is a Democratic congresswoman from Michigan.
She is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
She spoke out against claims that Israel made President Trump take certain actions in Iran.
Stevens said blaming Israel for Trump's Iran policy is a mistake.
She stated that President Trump makes decisions on his own.
The topic involves U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
The statement was made during a public discussion or interview.
Stevens’ comments reflect political debate within the U.S. about international influence.
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Palestinians started the #TheyLiedToYou campaign to say that the idea of a ceasefire stopping the violence in Gaza is not true. They believe the war and suffering in Gaza have continued despite reports of peace.
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The campaign #TheyLiedToYou challenges stories that a ceasefire ended the conflict in Gaza.
Palestinians involved in the campaign say the violence and war have not really stopped.
The campaign aims to reveal what they see as misleading information about peace in Gaza.
Al Jazeera reporter Nada Qaddourah shared details on why the campaign says the war continues.
The conflict discussed involves Gaza, a region that has experienced long-standing violence.
The term “genocide” is used by campaigners to describe the situation in Gaza.
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A Trump administration official said the U.S. mission in the war with Iran has shifted to protecting oil shipments through the strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran failed. Meanwhile, criticism of the administration’s handling of the nearly five-month conflict continues, with new U.S. military deaths leading to ongoing fighting and calls for stronger sanctions on Iran.
Key Facts
The U.S. war with Iran began in February and has lasted nearly five months.
Sixteen American troops have died in this conflict so far, including two recently in Jordan.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the mission now focuses on ensuring oil and gas can flow through the strait of Hormuz without Iran’s cooperation.
The U.S. has tried but failed to reach an agreement with Iran to protect oil shipments.
Senator Mark Warner criticized the war as unnecessary and said U.S. goals, like removing Iran’s nuclear threat and missile capabilities, have not been met.
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards after recent troop deaths.
President Donald Trump has called on Congress to add Iran to Russia sanctions legislation to increase pressure.
This situation has led to increased fighting around the strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supply.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she feels very confident about the security plans for the World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain. She explained that law enforcement agencies at federal, state, and local levels have worked closely and prepared for more than a year with many practice drills.
Key Facts
The World Cup Final is between Argentina and Spain.
The match is taking place in New York.
Governor Kathy Hochul expressed strong confidence in the security measures.
Security planning involved federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Preparation for the event lasted over one year.
More than 1,000 exercises and simulated drills were conducted to ensure safety.
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A popular Lebanese food influencer known as Dr Food was sentenced to life in prison with hard labor for smuggling hashish hidden in cake packaging. The drugs were transported from Lebanon to Turkey and then shipped internationally. The influencer and others were convicted under Lebanon’s Narcotics Law and were sentenced in their absence.
Key Facts
Dr Food is a Lebanese food influencer with over five million TikTok followers.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor and fined 120 million Lebanese pounds (about $1,341).
The drug smuggling involved 820 kilograms (1,800 pounds) of hashish hidden in cake packaging from Baalbek in eastern Lebanon.
The drugs were transported to Turkey and then shipped to other countries.
The sentencing happened after a 2024 drug bust and was issued by Judge Elie al-Helou.
Dr Food and others convicted were also stripped of their civil rights.
The influencer was charged last year with manufacturing, trafficking, and smuggling drugs abroad.
Dr Food appears to be out of Lebanon, and his social media hasn’t mentioned the court decision.
Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley is a well-known area for hashish production.
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Two Arizona Republican representatives, Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, are competing in the primary election for governor. Biggs supports a strong, hard-line approach aligned with President Donald Trump, while Schweikert believes a less extreme strategy will help the party regain strength in Arizona.
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Andy Biggs leads the conservative Freedom Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Biggs strongly supports President Donald Trump’s agenda.
David Schweikert believes strict, uncompromising tactics have hurt Republicans in Arizona.
Republicans in Arizona have lost influence as voters reject candidates seen as too extreme.
Biggs and Schweikert have different ideas on how to rebuild the Republican Party in Arizona.
The primary election is set for Tuesday.
The winner will challenge Katie Hobbs, the current Democratic governor of Arizona.
Katie Hobbs is considered one of the most vulnerable Democratic governors in the country.
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Lenders to Thames Water are preparing to take legal action if the government, led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, decides to nationalize the company. Thames Water owes about £20 billion, and although its lenders offered to reduce some debt and invest more money, the government rejected this and is considering nationalization or other options.
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Thames Water is the largest water company in the UK and has about £20 billion in debt.
Lenders offered to write off nearly £9.4 billion and put in £3.35 billion cash but want fewer pollution fines in return.
The government called the lenders’ proposal "weak" and harmful to consumers and the environment.
Thames Water has enough money to operate until the end of this year but remains in financial trouble.
The government could nationalize the company, meaning it would take ownership to protect customers and services.
A temporary "special administration regime" (SAR) is another option, where the company is managed until a new private owner is found.
Thames Water serves about 16 million people in the UK.
Nationalization or SAR could cost taxpayers billions if the company’s problems continue.
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The United States is involved in a conflict with Iran after Iranian missile attacks killed two American soldiers and injured others, leading to U.S. military strikes in response. Senator Mark Warner spoke about the situation, describing it as a war of choice with significant challenges and casualties.
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Two U.S. troops were killed and one is missing after an Iranian missile attack in Jordan.
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian drone and missile sites.
This marks eight nights of American bombing and a return to U.S. combat operations in the Middle East.
A total of 16 American troops have died in the current conflict with Iran so far.
Senator Mark Warner said there was no imminent threat from Iran before the war started and called it a war of choice.
Warner suggested that achieving the goal of regime change in Iran would require 15,000 U.S. troops on the ground, which no one wants.
President Donald Trump recently gave a prime-time speech focusing on election security and declassified intelligence on election vulnerabilities, drawing mixed reactions.
The broadcast also mentioned other topics, like New York’s new data center moratorium, immigration enforcement, and concerns about inflation.
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