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The Nigerian army rescued 360 people who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in the Mandara mountains of southern Borno. Most of the freed individuals were taken to safe places for medical help, but two infants died due to harsh conditions during captivity.
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The rescue happened in the Mandara mountains, a Boko Haram stronghold in northeastern Nigeria.
Among the freed were children and adults abducted from different communities in Borno state.
Two infants died from exhaustion caused by difficult terrain and tough conditions in captivity.
The army safely moved the rescued people to places where they could get medical care and support.
Boko Haram and its splinter group, ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), have been fighting in the region for over ten years.
Nigeria and the U.S. recently conducted a joint operation that killed 175 ISWAP fighters.
The conflict has killed thousands and forced millions to leave their homes, creating a serious security crisis.
Some experts say the government is not doing enough to protect people despite promises from Nigeria’s president.
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One hundred days after President Donald Trump started Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the conflict has continued longer than expected. The war caused over 7,000 deaths, many people to flee their homes, and serious economic problems, including nearly closing the Strait of Hormuz and raising oil prices.
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The conflict began with Operation Epic Fury, launched by President Donald Trump.
More than 7,000 people have died during the fighting.
Many people have been displaced, meaning they had to leave their homes.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil, is almost closed.
Oil prices have increased sharply because of the conflict.
There is a fragile ceasefire, but fighting still happens.
Iran has resisted more than expected.
Nuclear talks between the sides have stopped.
Public dislike of the war is growing, putting pressure on President Trump.
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Armenians voted in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's approach to peace and foreign relations after a military loss to Azerbaijan three years ago. The election reflects Armenia's changing relationship with Russia, especially as Russia focuses more on the war in Ukraine.
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The election took place on Sunday.
It is viewed as a test of the government’s peace efforts after defeat by Azerbaijan in 2023.
The vote is described as a choice about Armenia’s geopolitical future and ties with Russia.
Armenia has been shifting away from Russia since the defeat.
The war in Ukraine has distracted Russia and influenced Armenia's foreign policy.
The election results could affect Armenia’s international relationships and security.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is leading the government's current policy direction.
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A father in the UK received a parenting magazine 19 years after ordering it. The delivery was accompanied by a letter from Royal Mail apologizing for the extremely late arrival.
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Paul Edwards ordered a copy of Mother & Baby magazine in 2007 when his daughter was 18 months old.
The magazine did not arrive until 2026, 19 years later.
Royal Mail said the magazine was likely put back into the postal system by someone, not lost.
The parcel included an apology note for the inconvenience caused by the delay.
Edwards’ children are now adults attending university.
Edwards posted about the incident on social media, where it gained over 1.5 million views and 60,000 likes.
Royal Mail said over 92% of letters are delivered on time, with over 99% within seven working days.
Edwards said he will dispose of the magazine and found the situation amusing but bizarre.
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Thousands of people in Fleurance, France, joined a silent march to honor Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl who was found dead after going missing. The killing has raised public anger over failures in the justice system, as the main suspect, who was arrested, had a history of child abuse accusations but was never convicted.
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Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl from Fleurance, went missing on May 29 and was found dead last week.
The main suspect, Jerome B., is 41 years old and had been accused multiple times of sexually abusing minors but was not convicted.
About 6,000 people marched silently in Fleurance to remember Lyhanna, wearing white and holding flowers.
The march was attended by local officials but no national politicians, per the family’s wishes.
President Emmanuel Macron condemned failures in the justice system that allowed the suspect to remain free.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin apologized to Lyhanna’s family and expressed anger over the judicial lapses.
Jerome B. worked in schools and lived in a nearby village; he was formally charged with suspected abduction and is in custody.
The local community has expressed strong emotions and concerns about protecting children from abuse in the future.
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President Trump stated that the United States will only release frozen Iranian funds after reaching a peace agreement with Iran. He confirmed this in an interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press."
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President Trump spoke about Iran on NBC’s "Meet the Press."
He said the U.S. will not unfreeze Iranian money until there is a peace deal.
The topic included discussion about lifting sanctions on Iran.
The interview aired on a Sunday.
The president emphasized a condition for unfreezing assets tied to peace progress.
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A man drove a car and shot people in several places in Israel, killing one person and injuring five others. The attacker was killed by Israeli security forces near Kokhav Yair, and a second suspect has been arrested.
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One person died and five were hurt in a shooting attack in Israel.
The attacker was an Israeli Arab and was killed by security forces after a short chase.
Two of the injured people are in serious condition; three have moderate injuries.
A second suspect was arrested after making statements linking him to the attack.
Police recovered the weapon and the vehicle used in the shooting.
The attack happened near Kokhav Yair, close to the West Bank.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called the attacker a terrorist and said he was killed.
Israeli officials set up checkpoints in nearby West Bank cities after the attack.
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Iran’s World Cup soccer team arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, ahead of the tournament due to visa issues with the United States. The US gave visas to all players but denied visas to some key support staff, leading Iran to base their team in Mexico while playing matches in the US.
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Iran’s team flew from Turkiye to Tijuana, Mexico, after training there for three weeks.
The Iranian Football Federation changed the team’s base from Arizona to Mexico because of visa uncertainties.
The US granted visas to all Iranian players but refused visas to several important support and administrative staff.
Iran’s squad must follow visa rules that may require entering and leaving the US on match days.
FIFA requires teams to be present at match venues one day before games for press conferences.
Iran’s Football Federation called the visa refusals political interference in sports.
A US official said all necessary visas for athletes and essential staff were issued but expressed concern about security risks.
Iran is in Group G and will play matches in Los Angeles and Seattle against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.
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"Patterns" is a queer-themed comedy anthology series featured at the Tribeca Film Festival. The episode "Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events" follows a young actor on awkward first dates, blending humor and heartfelt moments. Creators Rex Glensy and Asad Moghal discuss the show's camp style and autobiographical elements in a recent interview.
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"Patterns" is an anthology series with standalone episodes that sometimes share characters.
The episode at Tribeca, "Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events," stars Jake Watkins as Kevin, a struggling actor on bad dates.
The show uses "camp," a style that exaggerates reality in a funny and dramatic way.
Creator Asad Moghal based the episode partly on his own life experiences.
The series includes guest stars like Derek Jacobi, described as a gay living legend.
The first two screenings of the episode at Tribeca sold out, leading to a third sold-out show.
Creators talked about developing a larger story world for "Patterns" and their creative process.
The series may become available to watch widely after the festival.
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A Russian drone strike killed three people in southern Ukraine and damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage site near Chernobyl in the Kyiv region. The fire caused by the strike was quickly put out, and radiation levels stayed safe. Meanwhile, leaders from Ukraine, the UK, France, and Germany met to discuss continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
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Three people died and one was injured in a Russian drone attack at a bus stop in Balabyne, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine.
A separate Russian strike damaged a nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, nine miles from the power plant.
The nuclear facility was empty during the attack; the fire covered about 40 square meters and was extinguished within an hour.
Radiation levels remained safe after the fire, according to Ukrainian officials.
The International Atomic Energy Agency called the attack deeply concerning due to the nuclear material stored there and plans to inspect the site soon.
A Ukrainian strike killed one person and injured another in Russia’s Kursk region.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with leaders from the UK, France, and Germany to discuss ongoing help for Ukraine.
A recent large-scale Ukrainian drone strike targeted Russia’s St. Petersburg, showing Ukraine’s ability to hit far inside Russia.
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President Donald Trump said the United States is ready to use military force against Iran if current talks to stop Iran’s nuclear program fail. He said the country is close to a deal but warned that military action would be an easier option if negotiations do not succeed.
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President Trump spoke on NBC’s Meet the Press about the U.S. strategy toward Iran.
The U.S. wants to reach a complete agreement to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Trump said if diplomacy fails, the U.S. will use strong military force against Iran.
The war with Iran started on February 28, 2026, after Iranian-backed attacks on U.S. forces.
The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military sites in response.
There have been naval battles, airstrikes, and cyber attacks between the two countries.
The U.S. has deployed additional military forces to the region, including aircraft carriers.
A fragile ceasefire was reached in May after months of conflict and civilian casualties.
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Israel carried out air strikes on southern Beirut after Hezbollah launched missiles at northern Israel. The strikes targeted a Hezbollah command center, killing at least two people, and raised the risk of retaliation from Iran.
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Israel attacked Hezbollah positions in Beirut’s Dahieh district in response to missile fire from Hezbollah in northern Israel.
At least two people died and about twelve were wounded in the Beirut strikes.
Hezbollah fired missiles at northern Israel but Israeli forces intercepted them.
Iran warned it would respond strongly if Israel attacked Beirut.
Israel informed President Trump’s administration before carrying out the strikes.
Israel plans to continue striking Beirut if Hezbollah continues attacks on northern Israel.
President Trump previously pressured Israel to halt large strikes on Beirut and helped negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Hezbollah rejected ceasefire terms requiring it to stop attacks and withdraw forces from southern Lebanon.
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An Australian living in the United States shares his thoughts on supporting either the Australian or U.S. soccer teams during the World Cup, reflecting on issues with immigration enforcement and the overall atmosphere around the tournament in the U.S. He discusses challenges faced by immigrants and fans, including high ticket prices, immigration fears, and a less welcoming environment.
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The author is an Australian who has lived in the U.S. for 15 years and is now a permanent resident.
The 2022 World Cup match between Australia (the Socceroos) and the USA raises questions about national identity and loyalties.
Ticket prices and transportation costs for the event are very high.
The U.S. immigration agency ICE is known for strict and sometimes harsh enforcement, which affects immigrants and visitors.
Soccer remains popular among immigrant communities in the U.S., making the World Cup a sensitive event regarding immigration issues.
There is concern about ICE’s possible presence or actions at World Cup games.
Since President Donald Trump’s return to office, U.S. policies and rhetoric have made the country feel less welcoming to visitors and immigrants.
Tourist numbers in the U.S. have dropped significantly in recent years due to stricter immigration attitudes.
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A senior expert from the Arab Center says that although the U.S. helped arrange a ceasefire, it is not stopping Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. He believes Israel is using the presence of Hezbollah as a reason to take control of land in Lebanon, similar to actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Syria.
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The United States helped broker a ceasefire but is not preventing Israel’s attacks in Lebanon.
Imad Harb is a senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC.
Harb says Israel uses Hezbollah as a reason to expand its control in Lebanon.
This expansion is compared to Israel’s actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Syria.
Harb warns that forcing Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah could lead to civil war.
He also says Israel occupying large parts of Lebanon would make the situation worse.
The discussion was shared during an interview with host Steve Clemons.
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A medical center in Taiz, Yemen, has treated 110 children with heart problems during a special camp held in May. The center, supported by international doctors and charities, has performed many complex surgeries and transplants, offering important healthcare services to Yemenis amid ongoing conflict.
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A medical camp in Taiz treated 110 children with heart defects between May 16 and 21.
The camp involved doctors from Qatar, Arab countries, France, and Yemen.
The Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center in Taiz opened in 2018 and has done thousands of surgeries despite the war.
It has performed 164 kidney transplants, 1,450 open-heart surgeries, and many other operations since opening.
The center recently began performing liver transplants and hopes to expand this program.
Treatment at the center is much cheaper than going abroad; a typical heart surgery costs $2,000 to the patient compared to about $20,000 overseas.
The facility offers free or low-cost care to many Yemenis who cannot afford surgery outside the country.
Taiz has faced severe war damage, making the medical center’s work especially important for local patients.
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Israel carried out airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting Hezbollah sites and killing two people. The strikes followed rocket attacks from Hezbollah into northern Israel and have escalated the conflict despite ongoing ceasefire talks involving Lebanon and Israel in Washington.
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Israel struck two buildings in the southern Beirut suburbs, killing 2 people and injuring 11.
Israel said the airstrikes were in response to Hezbollah firing rockets into northern Israel.
Hezbollah has not claimed the recent rocket attacks on Israel.
The Lebanese government and Israel are negotiating a ceasefire in Washington, but Hezbollah is not involved.
Hezbollah rejected the proposed ceasefire because it demands Israeli troop withdrawal and an end to all strikes in Lebanon.
Prior to the airstrikes, Israel ordered forced evacuations in parts of southern Lebanon, including the city of Tyre.
Fighting has been ongoing since early March after Hezbollah launched rockets in response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
President Donald Trump said the US is close to a deal with Iran but is not requiring Lebanon to be part of it.
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Voters in Peru are choosing between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez in a presidential run-off after a confusing first round with many candidates. The election comes amid concerns about crime, corruption, and past political instability in the country.
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Peru's presidential run-off is between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez.
Fujimori is right-wing, former first lady, and supports a tough stance on crime.
Sanchez is left-wing, appeals to rural and Indigenous voters, and wants anti-poverty measures and police reform.
The first round had 35 candidates; Fujimori got 17% of votes, Sanchez 12%.
There have been protests and allegations of vote fraud, but no evidence supports fraud claims.
Peru has had frequent political crises, with many leaders removed in recent years.
Voter confidence has been affected by previous election problems and political turmoil.
Fujimori is linked to her father’s controversial 1990s presidency, which included human rights abuses.
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The Nigerian army rescued 360 people who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. The operation took place in Boko Haram’s mountain stronghold, freeing most captives and forcing many fighters to flee or surrender.
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Boko Haram held hundreds of people captive in the Mandara mountains in Borno State.
The Nigerian army used intelligence and psychological tactics before launching the rescue.
Two infants died due to harsh conditions during captivity and difficult terrain.
The rescued people were taken to safe places for medical and humanitarian help.
Boko Haram had demanded a large ransom for the kidnapped captives.
Boko Haram and its breakaway group ISWAP are responsible for long-term violence in northeastern Nigeria.
Nigeria and the United States recently killed 175 ISWAP fighters in a joint operation.
The conflict has caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced over two million people.
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The Israeli army has killed at least nine people in the Gaza Strip amid renewed ceasefire talks held in Egypt with Hamas and other Palestinian groups. The talks aim to revive a US-backed ceasefire plan, but key issues like Hamas disarming and Israeli troop withdrawal remain unresolved.
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Nine people were killed in multiple Israeli strikes across Gaza, including Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah.
Egypt is hosting new talks involving Hamas, other Palestinian factions, and mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
The talks focus on implementing a ceasefire plan brokered by the US.
Since last October’s ceasefire, about 947 Palestinians have been killed and over 2,900 wounded by Israeli attacks.
Hamas fighters have killed four Israeli soldiers during the same period.
Israel controls about 64% of Gaza, up from 53%, with plans to increase control to 70%.
A planned second phase of the ceasefire includes Hamas disarming and Israeli forces pulling out, but this is currently stalled.
Hamas has stated it will not disarm until discussions with other Palestinian groups are completed.
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The article shares a video showing a group of cormorant birds and other animals near Santa Cruz, California. The video captures their natural behavior in the wild.
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The video features a colony of cormorants, a type of water bird.
The location is near Santa Cruz, California.
Other animals can be seen interacting with the birds.
The footage was recorded by videographer Lance Milbrand.
The video is available through CBS News and their app.
The content highlights wildlife in a natural setting.
Cormorants are known for their fishing skills and spreading their wings to dry.
The segment is part of CBS News Nature programming.
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