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Armenia is holding parliamentary elections amid rising pressure from Russia, which recently banned imports of Armenian products like cognac. This move is seen as a response to Armenia’s government shifting towards closer ties with Europe, away from its traditional alliance with Russia.
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Russia banned imports of Armenian cognac and other goods, citing sanitary reasons but seen as political pressure.
Armenia sends about 40% of its exports to Russia, making the trade restrictions significant.
Armenia’s Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, is pushing to align the country more with Europe rather than Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Armenia it could face a “Ukrainian scenario” if it continues moving closer to Europe.
Armenia’s relationship with Russia has worsened since Azerbaijan took control of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023.
Armenia questioned and suspended its participation in the Russian-led military alliance CSTO after Russia did not intervene in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Armenia hosted a European Political Community summit in April, attended by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Pashinyan has made progress in relations with Western countries, including the US.
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Iran fired missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait after the United States launched strikes on Iranian targets. The attacks increased tensions in the Middle East, threatening a fragile ceasefire and affecting a key shipping route for oil and gas.
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Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait; six were intercepted and one fell short.
The US Central Command shot down four Iranian attack drones before striking Iranian radar sites.
Bahrain and Kuwait, both US allies, condemned the missile attacks as dangerous and aggressive.
The US Fifth Fleet is based in Bahrain, making it a strategic location.
The current ceasefire in the Middle East conflict started on April 8 but has been weak and often broken.
Peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled amid ongoing attacks and threats.
Iran demands the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as part of negotiation efforts.
Lebanon is also affected by the conflict, especially due to Iran-backed Hezbollah’s involvement and recent Israeli strikes.
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The US military said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, with six being intercepted by US forces and the seventh missing its target. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they hit enemy bases in the Gulf. Kuwait responded to missile and drone attacks by activating its air defenses.
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Iran fired seven ballistic missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain.
US forces intercepted six missiles and prevented damage from the seventh.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck enemy bases in the Gulf region.
Kuwait reported responding to hostile missile and drone attacks with air defense.
US Central Command shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz.
The US struck Iranian coastal radar sites after the missile and drone attacks.
The US approved a $2 billion arms sale to Kuwait, including counter-drone technology.
Iran’s foreign minister denied that Lebanon is a bargaining chip in negotiations with the US.
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Police in North Yorkshire are investigating the disappearance of a white-tailed eagle, a large bird of prey reintroduced to England after extinction caused by humans. The bird was tracked by satellite but went missing near grouse shooting estates, where many birds of prey have been harmed in recent years.
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Police from the national wildlife crime unit and North Yorkshire police searched the Snilesworth estate for a missing white-tailed eagle.
The eagle has a wingspan of 2.5 meters and is the UK’s largest bird of prey.
White-tailed eagles were extinct in England since 1780 due to human persecution but have been reintroduced since 2019 by conservation groups.
The missing eagle, born in August and satellite-tagged, disappeared after travelling between southern England and northern areas including North Yorkshire.
The disappearance is considered suspicious, and police have asked the public for information.
Between 2015 and 2024, 921 incidents of raptor persecution were confirmed in the UK, with over half near land used for game bird shooting.
In North Yorkshire alone, about 22% of these attacks happened, with birds being shot, poisoned, or trapped.
The missing eagle’s last known location was close to large grouse shooting estates, areas linked to many bird persecution cases.
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An Israeli soldier shot and killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby named Sam Fahd Abu Haikal near Hebron. The soldier also wounded the baby's parents, and the Israeli military is investigating the incident and expressed condolences.
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A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed near Hebron.
The baby's name was Sam Fahd Abu Haikal.
An Israeli soldier shot the baby and wounded his parents.
The shooting happened when the soldier opened fire on the family’s vehicle.
The Israeli military is conducting an investigation into the shooting.
The military also offered condolences for the family.
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Canada has temporarily stopped accepting cattle and horses from Texas because of a parasite outbreak called flesh-eating screwworms found in calves there. The parasite is dangerous as its larvae burrow into the flesh of animals, and Texas has declared a state of disaster to fight its spread.
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Canada banned livestock from Texas if they were there within 21 days before crossing the border.
The flesh-eating screwworm parasite was found in two calves in Texas, near the Mexico border.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster due to the threat to agriculture.
The screwworm parasite lays eggs in open wounds; larvae burrow into flesh, causing severe damage or death if untreated.
The parasite was eradicated in the US in 1966 but has reappeared recently, moving through Central America and Mexico.
The US is planning to release sterile genetically modified flies and use sniffer dogs to control the outbreak.
Canada said the parasite is unlikely to spread there due to the colder climate but warned farmers and pet owners to watch for wounds.
The US and Canada have a significant cattle trade, with 550,000 cattle imported from the US to Canada in 2025.
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US health officials say the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could become as large as the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) used computer models to predict cases could range between 10,000 and over 20,000, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated.
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The 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak had over 28,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths.
The current Central African Ebola outbreak has about 400 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, with likely more unreported cases.
Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids like blood, vomit, or semen.
There are no specific treatments or vaccines for the virus causing this outbreak, called the Bundibugyo virus.
The outbreak is worsened by armed conflicts and violence in the region, displacing many people.
CDC models show better isolation of infected people could limit cases to around 10,000.
If isolation is poor or deaths are undercounted, cases could exceed 20,000.
Predicting outbreak size is difficult due to limited data and changing situations.
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The United States and European countries are divided over who should be the new High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a key role in maintaining peace in the country. The US threatens to rethink its involvement in Bosnian peace efforts after Europe rejected the American preferred candidate, deepening tensions about the future of international support in the region.
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The US supported Italian diplomat Antonio Zanardi Landi as the new High Representative for Bosnia, while most European countries backed French envoy René Troccaz.
The High Representative oversees the Dayton peace agreement, which ended the 1990s war in Bosnia but left ethnic tensions unresolved.
The US embassy in Sarajevo said Europe's failure to agree has stopped the Peace Implementation Council from choosing the new leader.
The US said it might reduce or change its role in Bosnia because of this disagreement.
The US has a small military role in Bosnia but influences peace efforts through diplomacy and the Peace Implementation Council.
European officials expressed doubts about the Trump administration’s actions and motives in Bosnia, especially given business ties involving Trump’s family.
The Trump administration recently eased sanctions on a Bosnian Serb leader backed by Russia, and pressured the outgoing High Representative to resign.
Analysts say the US misjudged European support and that the dispute reflects both political and business interests.
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Large traditional banquets called "banquets géants" are growing popular in provincial France, featuring local food, wine, and singing. The radical left party La France Insoumise (LFI) criticizes these events for alleged racist behavior and exclusion of Muslims and vegetarians, linking them to a conservative businessman who supports hard-right political ideas.
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The banquets take place in towns like Colmar, Alsace, where thousands come to eat and sing together.
For about €81, attendees get four courses of local food, unlimited wine, and a festive atmosphere.
LFI claims there is racist chanting and immigrant staff are insulted at the banquets.
Pork is regularly served, which LFI says excludes Muslims and vegetarians.
Ultra-conservative billionaire Pierre-Edouard Stérin has invested in the organizing company and promotes right-wing political causes.
Banquet participants say they come for the food, drinks, and fun, and deny that politics are involved.
The banquets were originally started by two entrepreneurs to support local winemakers and cultural heritage.
The BBC did not observe or hear any offensive behavior at the Colmar banquet.
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Pope Leo XIV began a seven-day visit to Spain focused on migration and social justice. During the trip, he will meet migrants, speak to the Spanish parliament, bless the Sagrada Familia tower, and attend large public events amid political tensions faced by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain for a week-long trip centered on migration issues.
He will visit the Canary Islands, where many migrants have died trying to reach Europe.
The Pope will speak to the Spanish parliament and bless the new tower of the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona.
The visit includes meetings with victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Spain.
Spain has relatively liberal immigration policies compared to other European countries.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faces criticism due to corruption scandals involving his inner circle.
Around 15,000 police officers and over 4,000 journalists are involved in covering the visit.
Large prayer vigils and masses are planned, expecting hundreds of thousands to a million attendees.
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In Ghana, 14 people have been arrested in less than 16 months for false news and offensive speech, nearly doubling the number from the previous eight years. This increase has sparked debate about whether the government is enforcing laws fairly or limiting free speech. Opposition leaders warn this could threaten Ghana's democracy, while government officials say the law is necessary to maintain order online.
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Ghana recorded 14 arrests linked to false news and offensive speech in under 16 months.
This number is almost twice the arrests during the previous government's eight-year term.
Arrests have raised debate on free speech versus law enforcement in the digital age.
President John Mahama had previously criticized the use of state power to silence dissent.
Government officials claim arrests target those who insult the President and are politically motivated.
Opposition leaders say arrests intimidate citizens and threaten democratic rights.
Laws involved are Ghana’s Criminal Code and Electronic Communications Act, applied to online content.
Experts say the law is being misused and call for clearer rules and better protections for free speech.
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Australian DJ and musician Timmy Trumpet talked about his new tour and his song "All My Life." He shared how he combines instruments with dance music and wrote a baseball walk-on anthem.
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Timmy Trumpet is an Australian DJ and musician.
He has a new tour planned.
He recently released a song called "All My Life."
His music mixes traditional instruments with dance beats.
He created a special song played when baseball players walk onto the field.
The interview was by ABC News reporter Stephanie Ramos.
The discussion focused on his work and experiences in America.
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Fishermen in Gaza are building small boats called dinghies using recycled materials like fiberglass, wood, and doorframes from the rubble caused by airstrikes. This effort helps support the fishing industry, which faces difficulties due to a lack of building materials.
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Gaza fishermen use recycled materials from rubble to build boats.
Materials include fiberglass, wood, and doorframes.
The rubble comes from damage caused by Israeli airstrikes.
The boats are called dinghies, which are small fishing boats.
This helps the fishing industry continue despite shortages of materials.
The fishing industry in Gaza is struggling due to these shortages.
Using reclaimed materials shows resourcefulness in difficult conditions.
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NASA initially ordered the evacuation of the International Space Station (ISS) because of concerns about two small air leaks in its Russian section. Later, NASA canceled the evacuation order after assessing the situation.
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Two small air leaks were detected in the Russian part of the ISS.
NASA first decided to evacuate the crew as a safety measure.
The evacuation order was later reversed by NASA.
The decision came after further evaluation of the leaks.
The ISS crew can remain on board safely for now.
Retired astronaut Scott Parazynski provided insights on the situation.
The incident highlights challenges in maintaining the ISS’s safety and integrity.
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The United States and Iran are in talks to reach an agreement. President Donald Trump said the situation seems to be progressing well, even though Iran says the negotiations are currently at a standstill.
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The U.S. and Iran are engaged in negotiations.
Iran has stated that the talks have reached a deadlock.
President Donald Trump believes the situation is moving forward positively.
CBS News is covering the ongoing negotiations.
Sam Vinograd, a national security expert, provides analysis on the talks.
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"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each received 12 nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards. The awards ceremony will be broadcast on CBS this Sunday. Zach Stewart, a theater critic, discussed these nominations on CBS News.
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"The Lost Boys" received 12 Tony Award nominations.
"Schmigadoon!" also received 12 Tony Award nominations.
The Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday.
The ceremony will be shown on the CBS television network.
Zach Stewart, a chief critic for TheaterMania, spoke about the nominations on CBS News.
The Tony Awards recognize excellence in Broadway theater.
CBS News featured a preview segment about the upcoming Tonys.
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The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and then attacked Iranian radar sites in response. These actions increased tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations with Iran, while President Donald Trump commented on the situation and upcoming challenges.
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The U.S. military destroyed four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz.
In response, U.S. forces targeted Iranian coastal radar stations, including one on an island in the strait.
The drones posed a threat to ships in a key route for global oil and gas shipments.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway that Iran has tried to block, causing global energy prices to rise.
President Trump said the situation with Iran is going “quite well” despite the tensions.
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran recently agreed on a 60-day extension of the ceasefire and opening new talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump said Iran faces difficult choices and must accept changes to reach an agreement.
Separate conflicts continue, including new Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro talked about the difficult relationship between Colombia and the United States as he gets ready to leave his job. He shared his thoughts in an interview with a CBS News reporter.
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Gustavo Petro is the president of Colombia.
He discussed tensions between Colombia and the U.S.
The interview was with CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano.
Petro is preparing to leave office soon.
The conversation covered a range of topics about his country's relationship with the U.S.
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The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has broken down again and is docked in Norway for repairs. Other stories include concerns about political interference in the UK, reactions to violent crimes, and preparations for the World Cup, along with various news about public figures and historical commemorations.
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HMS Prince of Wales, a £3 billion British aircraft carrier, experienced another breakdown and is docked in Norway for repairs.
The UK’s Defence Investment Plan publication has been delayed several times and is expected soon.
British pubs could get a £275 million boost if England reaches the World Cup final.
US Vice-President JD Vance linked a British student’s murder to immigration issues, causing controversy in the UK government.
UK officials were told to delete messages about King Charles III’s views on President Donald Trump to avoid leaks.
Some historical British figures were removed from banknotes after being called “elitist and divisive.”
Journalist Jon Snow, age 78, disclosed his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in an upcoming film with his wife.
A teenager who committed a murder had been released on police bail twice before the incident; the police are investigating.
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, plans to raise funds to support its artificial intelligence projects.
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The US military reported shooting down four Iranian drones that attacked radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. President Donald Trump said the situation with Iran was stable despite ongoing attacks and tensions that threaten a fragile ceasefire.
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The US central command said Iranian drones threatened regional shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military enforced a blockade on Iranian ports to counter Iran’s control of the strait.
Earlier, Iranian drones damaged Kuwait’s main airport, killing one person and injuring many.
President Trump described the Iran situation as “going quite well” and mentioned plans to reduce fertilizer prices.
Trump stated Iran still has about 20-22% of its missile stockpile remaining.
A ceasefire agreement was reached between Lebanon and Israel with US help, but Iranian-backed groups rejected it.
Fighting in Lebanon continues, impacting chances to end conflicts related to Iran and reopen the strait.
Iran wants any peace deal to include Lebanon as part of the negotiation.
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