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Olivia Rodrigo performed a new song called "What’s Wrong With Me" with Robert Smith of The Cure during a surprise concert at Primavera Sound in Barcelona. The song is part of her upcoming third album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love," which will be released on June 12.
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Olivia Rodrigo is 23 years old and is a singer-songwriter.
She performed the new song "What’s Wrong With Me" live for the first time on June 6 in Barcelona.
Robert Smith, 67, from the band The Cure, joined her on stage for the performance.
This is Rodrigo’s first collaboration with another artist on a song.
The track will be included on Rodrigo’s third album, titled "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love."
The album has two parts: the first is "Girl So In Love," and the second includes "What’s Wrong With Me."
Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith have performed together before at the 2025 Glastonbury festival.
The new album is scheduled for release on June 12.
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Yusuf Ali, now 34, was forced to become a child soldier during the conflict in Somalia over 15 years ago. He fought as part of a militant group against Ethiopian forces in Mogadishu, and the psychological effects of that time still affect him. Many people in Somalia who experienced the war continue to suffer, but there are few resources to help them.
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In 2006, a group called the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) took control of Mogadishu, offering some stability amid clan warfare.
The UIC was linked to a young military wing named al-Shabab, which was accused by the US of ties to al-Qaeda.
In late 2006, thousands of Ethiopian troops entered Somalia with US drone support to remove the UIC from power.
The Ethiopian intervention was deeply unpopular and faced strong resistance from al-Shabab and allied groups called Muqawama ("Resistance").
Yusuf Ali lost his father as a child during a major battle involving Somali and US forces in Mogadishu.
At 14, Ali experienced intense urban fighting, including heavy shelling, which forced him and many others to flee to refugee areas.
Influenced by calls to defend against foreign forces, Ali joined the Muqawama fighters at age 16, receiving weapons training but no salary.
Despite the end of major fighting, survivors like Ali still struggle with trauma and lack sufficient psychological support.
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Voters in Peru are concerned about crime and insecurity as they prepare to vote in a close presidential election. The two main candidates have very different approaches: Keiko Fujimori wants strict policies against crime, while Roberto Sánchez aims for big changes and more government spending.
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A bus driver named Toño was seriously injured in an attack by a criminal gang demanding money.
Nearly 30,000 extortion cases were reported in Peru in 2025, many targeting small businesses and transport workers.
Rising violence and crime are top issues for voters in Peru’s upcoming presidential election.
Keiko Fujimori, running for president for the fourth time, promises a tough fight against crime using the military and stricter prison control.
Roberto Sánchez, her opponent, supports increasing public spending, changing mining contracts, and giving the government more control over natural resources.
Fujimori’s campaign emphasizes economic stability and attracting foreign investment.
Peru has had eight presidents in the last 10 years but maintained a relatively stable economy.
Supporters of both candidates have concerns about economic stability and social fairness related to natural resource wealth.
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Delays in releasing the UK government’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP) have caused concern about the country’s military readiness and its reputation with allies. The Public Accounts Committee criticizes the delay for increasing costs and slowing the update of military equipment, while the Ministry of Defence says it is working hard to finalize the plan.
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The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) was expected last autumn but is now set to be published before a NATO summit next month.
The DIP outlines funding for new military equipment and infrastructure over the next decade, following the Strategic Defence Review from June 2025.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says the delay harms the UK’s credibility with allies and increases costs due to rising prices from defence contractors.
Defence Secretary John Healey and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are committed to publishing the DIP soon.
The PAC reported ongoing problems with the Ajax armoured vehicles, which caused health issues for soldiers and are currently in trial use only.
The Ministry of Defence has signed over 1,400 major defence contracts since July 2024 and is increasing defence spending significantly.
The PAC raised concerns about the lack of clarity on rising nuclear weapons costs, which make up an increasing share of the defence budget.
The government is building new Dreadnought-class submarines as part of the UK’s nuclear deterrent strategy.
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Australia’s Liberal party has chosen Lincoln Folo as its new top strategist to help rebuild its election campaign team after recent losses. The appointment comes as Tony Abbott starts his role as the party’s new federal president.
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Lincoln Folo, previously director of the Nationals party, is now the top strategist for the Liberal party.
He replaces Andrew Hirst, who stepped down after serving through three elections.
Tony Abbott, the new federal president of the Liberal party, praised Folo’s experience and dedication.
Abbott thanked Hirst for his past work, including a key role in the 2019 election win.
The appointment aims to strengthen the Liberal party’s campaign efforts following two significant election defeats.
The article also mentions other Australian news like personal loan borrowing increasing and plans to expand Sydney Opera House events.
The Socceroos soccer team recently tied 1-1 with Switzerland in a World Cup warm-up match.
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People in Albania have protested for seven days against a planned luxury resort connected to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The protesters call their movement the "Flamingo Revolution" because they want to protect a pink bird species they fear will be harmed by the resort.
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The protests in Albania have lasted for seven days.
The resort project is linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, who are part of President Donald Trump’s family.
The activists named their protest the "Flamingo Revolution."
They use the flamingo bird as a symbol to show concern for wildlife.
Protesters worry the billion-dollar resort will destroy local wildlife.
The project is planned to be a luxury resort.
The protests have drawn media attention, including coverage by CBS News.
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The body of James Weston Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found in a mountainous area near Kyoto, Japan. His mother announced the discovery made by search and rescue volunteers.
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James Weston Higginbotham was a 20-year-old student from Auburn University.
He was reported missing in Japan.
Search and rescue volunteers located his body.
The location was a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan.
His mother shared the news on Facebook.
The search involved volunteer rescuers.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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There was a serious exchange of fire between the United States and Iran in the Middle East. This is the most intense fighting between the two countries since a ceasefire began.
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The fighting took place in the Middle East.
The U.S. and Iran were involved in the exchange of fire.
This was the strongest violence since the ceasefire started.
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remains fragile.
The incident happened on a Saturday.
CBS News reported and provided updates about the event.
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Dangerous storms are threatening several states in the U.S. Meanwhile, Iran and the U.S. accuse each other of breaking a ceasefire as they continue to exchange military strikes. These events are happening at the same time.
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Severe storms are approaching multiple U.S. states.
Iran accuses the U.S. of breaking a ceasefire agreement.
Both Iran and the U.S. have launched attacks against each other.
The ceasefire was meant to stop fighting between the two countries.
The situation increases tension between Iran and the U.S.
The storm threat could affect safety and daily life in the affected states.
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Ilaiyaraaja, a music composer from Tamil Nadu, India, has created music for over 1,000 films in nine languages during his 50-year career. He is known for blending Indian classical music with Western symphony styles and has influenced Indian film music greatly.
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Ilaiyaraaja has composed music for more than 1,000 films across nine Indian languages.
He began his career in 1976 with the film Annakili, which changed Tamil film music.
His music combines Indian folk, classical traditions, and Western symphonic elements.
He has created over 8,000 songs and also composed film background scores.
In 2023, he became the first Indian to perform a Western classical symphony with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London.
Born in 1943 in Tamil Nadu, he was raised in a poor family and started learning music young.
He moved to Chennai in 1968, studied Western music, and learned instruments like guitar and piano.
Early in his career, he worked as an assistant to the composer GK Venkatesh before becoming a leading composer himself.
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The U.S. Treasury Department plans to use frozen Iranian assets to help rebuild damage caused by Iran in Gulf countries during the ongoing conflict. Treasury officials are working with Gulf allies to estimate repair costs and decide which Iranian assets can be used for funding.
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The Treasury Department wants to use Iranian assets to assist Gulf countries damaged by Iran in the current conflict.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has instructed his team to gather cost estimates from Gulf allies for repairs.
The department will assess whether frozen Iranian cash or physical assets like oil tankers can fund rebuilding.
This plan comes amid indirect peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran demands lifting sanctions and release of frozen assets as part of any deal.
Since February, Iran has attacked Gulf states with missiles and drones.
Gulf countries affected include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
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Episode 4 of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on June 7, 2026, and can be streamed on Hulu via Disney+ starting at midnight Pacific Time. The episode will continue the story of islanders dealing with surprises and new arrivals, including dumped contestants getting a second chance and new guests entering the villa.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 4 comes out on June 7, 2026.
The episode is available on Hulu through Disney+, requiring a subscription starting at $11.99 per month.
New episodes air daily throughout summer except on Tuesdays.
Episode 4 runs about 80 minutes.
Ellie and Samraj re-enter the villa and will stay in a hideaway overnight.
Two new bombshell contestants arrive to date the islanders, creating new drama.
The original cast includes Ellie, Samraj, Yasmin, George, and others.
The show features couples getting to know each other and facing twists and challenges.
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Bernadette Chirac, who was France’s first lady for 12 years and the wife of former President Jacques Chirac, has died at 93. She was influential in supporting her husband's political career and later served as a local politician herself.
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Bernadette Chirac was the wife of Jacques Chirac, who was president of France and also served as prime minister and mayor of Paris.
She was France’s first lady from 1995 to 2007.
After her husband retired from politics in 2007, she became a councillor in their local area in Corrèze, France.
Bernadette came from a wealthy Catholic family and met Jacques Chirac in university. They married in 1956.
She tolerated her husband’s public infidelities and stayed married for 63 years until his death in 2019.
Bernadette was known for her strong personality, fashion sense, and sometimes sharp humor.
Their daughter Laurence suffered from serious health problems and died in 2016; their other daughter Claude worked as Jacques Chirac’s adviser.
Bernadette made her last public appearance in 2022 and died in 2023 at age 93.
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Hundreds of people in Tunisia’s capital protested to ask for press freedom and the release of political prisoners. These prisoners were jailed during President Kais Saied’s actions against critics, including leaders from the opposition party Ennahda.
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The protests took place in Tunisia’s capital city.
People demanded more freedom for the press.
Protesters also called for the release of political prisoners.
Political prisoners were detained during a crackdown by President Kais Saied.
Opposition figures, including Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Ennahda party, were among those jailed.
The crackdown targeted those who spoke against the government.
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Bernadette Chirac, the former first lady of France and wife of President Jacques Chirac, died at age 93. She was known for her political influence, charity work, and handling her husband’s reputation with humor during their 12 years at the Élysée Palace.
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Bernadette Chirac served as first lady of France from 1995 to 2007 alongside President Jacques Chirac.
She passed away at the age of 93.
President Emmanuel Macron confirmed her death and praised her impact on French history and charity.
Bernadette was active in politics herself, elected to local councils in Corrèze between 1971 and 2015.
Despite having no official power as first lady, she was influential in political and public life.
She was known for her dry humor when addressing her husband’s well-known infidelities.
She came from a wealthy and influential family and met Jacques Chirac at university.
Bernadette was considered a strong political figure and worked toward building her own power base separately from her husband.
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A survivor of the 1966 Aberfan disaster, Gareth Jones, met the great-grandson of the school caretaker who saved his life during the tragedy. The caretaker’s heroic actions are being remembered as local schools prepare to mark the 60th anniversary of the incident that killed 116 children and 28 adults.
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On October 21, 1966, a spoil tip collapsed on Pantglas Junior School in Aberfan, Wales.
The collapse sent tons of waste material through the school building and nearby houses.
The disaster killed 116 children and 28 adults.
Gareth Jones was one of the children rescued by the school caretaker, Stephen Andrew.
Stephen Andrew pulled Gareth to safety through a broken classroom window.
Stephen Andrew’s two sons died in the disaster.
Gareth recently met Noah, Stephen Andrew’s great-grandson, during a school visit.
The visit helped local children understand the event’s impact and connect personally with the history.
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The Flatiron Building in New York City, completed in 1902, has been lit up for the first time in its 124-year history as part of a restoration project converting it into private homes. The lighting highlights the building’s unique design while the restoration work repairs its historic façade and replaces windows.
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The Flatiron Building is 307 feet tall with 24 stories and was finished in 1902.
It is one of the world’s earliest skyscrapers, known for its triangular shape and steel-frame construction.
The building’s exterior lighting installation is new and designed to softly illuminate the structure without hiding its historic look.
Restoration includes fixing the limestone, brick, terra-cotta details, and replacing over 1,000 windows.
The project aims to preserve the original Beaux-Arts façade, inspired by classical Greek columns.
The lighting was designed by L’Observatoire International, a firm experienced in cultural landmark lighting.
Adaptive reuse of old buildings like the Flatiron helps reduce carbon emissions compared to new construction.
This restoration is part of a wider trend of preserving and repurposing historic buildings across the United States.
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Raul Castro, former president of Cuba, appeared in public in Havana for the first time since the U.S. charged him with murder. The charges relate to the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes. He attended an event honoring Cuba’s Interior Ministry.
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Raul Castro is the former president of Cuba.
The United States filed murder charges against him.
The charges are connected to the 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft.
This was his first public appearance since the charges were announced.
The event was held in Havana, Cuba’s capital city.
The event celebrated the Interior Ministry, which handles internal security.
Military officials and Cuba’s Olympic wrestling champion were present at the event.
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A drone strike hit a busy market in central Sudan’s North Kordofan state, killing at least 11 people and injuring many more. The attack is part of ongoing fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has caused a severe humanitarian crisis.
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The drone strike targeted the main market in Abu Zaeima, a town controlled by paramilitary forces.
At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in the attack.
The conflict started in April 2023 between Sudan’s army and the RSF.
Similar drone attacks happened nearby within a day, hitting villages and a civilian vehicle.
Neither the army nor the RSF has said who was responsible for this attack.
Drone attacks have killed hundreds of civilians across Sudan since the start of 2024.
Fighting in the region has displaced over 300,000 people and worsened hunger and hardship.
North Kordofan is important because it connects RSF areas to army-controlled parts of Sudan.
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Most of the stadiums used for this year’s FIFA World Cup have received official recognition for being environmentally friendly buildings. Thirteen out of sixteen stadiums earned certification through a global program that rates green building practices.
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Thirteen of the sixteen World Cup stadiums have LEED certification.
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
LEED is the most common rating system for green buildings worldwide.
The U.S. Green Building Council manages the LEED certification.
The certifications were awarded before the World Cup matches began.
This effort shows a focus on sustainability in World Cup infrastructure.
The certification covers areas like energy use, water savings, and reducing waste.
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