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The US AI company Anthropic has called for a global slowdown in building advanced artificial intelligence systems, warning these models might become uncontrollable. Other news includes President Putin’s speech on Russia’s economy, WHO’s challenges with a new Ebola vaccine, tough sentences for a gang in El Salvador, motorcycle bans in Mali to fight militants, and a search for a dangerous bear in Japan.
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Anthropic, a US AI developer, warns large AI models could escape human control.
Anthropic proposes a worldwide pause in developing advanced AI technologies.
President Putin stated the Russian economy remains strong at an economic forum in St Petersburg.
The World Health Organization says developing a vaccine for a new Ebola species is still difficult.
Leaders of the MS-13 gang in El Salvador face thousands of years in prison.
Mali’s military government has banned motorcycles outside cities to reduce militant attacks.
Japanese officials are searching for a smart and dangerous bear that attacked people in Fukushima province.
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Three men were sentenced to nearly four years in prison for stealing a 2,500-year-old Romanian golden helmet and gold bracelets from a Dutch museum. The helmet and two bracelets were recovered, but one bracelet is still missing, and the search continues.
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The stolen items included the Coțofenești helmet, made around 450 BC, and three gold bracelets.
The theft happened over a year ago at the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands.
The men used explosives to break into the museum and take the artefacts.
Two suspects made a deal with Dutch authorities to return the items and were sentenced to 44 months.
The third suspect refused a deal and was sentenced alongside the others to 47 months.
The treasures were on loan from Romania’s national history museum for an exhibition about the ancient Dacia civilization.
The Dutch government paid about €5.7 million in insurance after the theft.
The helmet was slightly damaged but can be repaired; two bracelets are in perfect condition.
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The U.S. State Department is involved in a criminal case in the United Kingdom about Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old white man who died in December. The case has sparked debate about racial discrimination and whether it has been used unfairly against white people.
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Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old white man, died in the UK in December.
The case involves questions about racial discrimination being used as a weapon.
The U.S. State Department is publicly commenting on the case.
This reflects the Trump administration’s interest in cultural and racial issues in other countries.
The incident has caused significant political debate in the UK.
Police footage related to the event has been part of the discussion.
The focus is on accusations of prejudice against white people.
The case is described as controversial and politically charged.
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Inflation in Iran has reached its highest level since World War II, causing sharp price increases for everyday goods like rice, cooking oil, meat, and eggs. Many Iranians, including retirees and families, are struggling to afford basic food items as their incomes no longer cover household expenses.
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Inflation in Iran hit 77.2% annually between April 21 and May 20, with monthly inflation at 8.5%.
Prices of basic food items, such as rice and cooking oil, have more than doubled within a year.
A kilo of rice cost about 1.8 million rials ($1.31) a year ago; it now costs over 5 million rials ($3.63).
Cooking oil rose from 700,000 rials ($0.51) to more than 3 million rials ($2.18).
Many people, including pensioners and employees, are living below the poverty line for the first time in decades.
Households are making more frequent shopping trips to compare prices and find affordable goods.
Meat has become too expensive for most families, and even eggs are being counted carefully.
Shop owners report customers buying only essentials, leading to reduced quantities and financial difficulties for sellers.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he does not want to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks about the conflict. Putin called Zelenskyy's letter proposing the meeting disrespectful, especially after a recent drone attack in a Russian-controlled area.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy wrote a public letter to Russian President Putin proposing a face-to-face meeting.
This was Zelenskyy’s first public direct message to Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Zelenskyy’s letter criticized Putin’s 26 years in power.
Putin rejected the meeting offer, saying he saw no reason to meet.
Putin called Zelenskyy’s letter "boorish," meaning rude or disrespectful.
The rejection came after a drone attack on May 22 in Russian-controlled Luhansk, which killed 21 people and injured many more.
Putin spoke about this at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
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A woman shares her experience of having a miscarriage at 17 weeks and how her baby lived for about one minute after birth. She did not hold her baby at that moment but reflects on the emotional difficulty and the need for better support for parents experiencing pregnancy loss.
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The woman was 17 weeks pregnant when she learned she would have a miscarriage.
She spent three days in the hospital, from Monday to Wednesday, waiting for the baby to be born.
Her baby lived for about one minute after birth.
A nurse held the baby because the mother felt she could not.
She experienced mixed feelings, including guilt, shame, and dissociation during the miscarriage.
There was little guidance from hospital staff on how to handle the moment or prepare her emotionally.
She declined religious support but spoke with a social worker, who was not able to provide the help she needed.
Reflecting back, she wishes someone had encouraged her to hold and say goodbye to her baby.
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The way public figures respond to criticism is changing. Celebrities like Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun face backlash but do not follow the old pattern of apologizing and doing "redemption tours." Instead, they stay silent and continue their careers successfully, showing a shift in how cancel culture works.
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In the past, celebrities facing public backlash would apologize, do interviews, and attempt to rebuild their reputation.
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun have faced criticism but have not apologized or done public redemption efforts.
Both Sweeney and Braun remain successful in their careers despite controversies.
Braun is known for managing famous singers and owning music masters that caused backlash.
Sweeney is known for acting and advertising work, including a recent campaign that sparked online debate.
Experts say the change may be due to "outrage fatigue," meaning people get tired of constant scandals.
Faster news cycles make controversies fade more quickly than before.
This trend shows cancel culture is evolving, with public figures focusing on their core supporters instead of trying to win back critics.
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At least 49 people died of thirst after their truck broke down in a remote desert area in northern Niger. The group was traveling from Mali to Niger for a Muslim festival when they got stranded without water and could not fix the vehicle.
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The accident happened more than 80 kilometers west of Assamaka, near the borders of Algeria and Mali.
The group was on their way to celebrate the Eid al-Adha festival with family in Niger.
The truck broke down, and the passengers and driver could not repair it despite their efforts.
The people died in extreme desert conditions with no access to water or supplies.
Two survivors walked over 50 kilometers to find water and alert authorities in Assamaka.
Authorities found many bodies around and under the truck and buried them in mass graves.
The truck had traveled for several days from Talhandek, Mali, which is about 300 kilometers from the Niger border.
This desert area is commonly used by refugees and migrants traveling to Europe and is known for dangerous conditions like heat and lack of water.
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Nick Jonas talked about his new movie called "Power Ballad" on CBS Mornings. He said he thought about his own life to help him act in the film. He also shared his experience working with actor Paul Rudd and hinted at his future plans.
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Nick Jonas stars in the movie "Power Ballad."
He reflected on his personal life to connect with the movie's story.
Jonas discussed why the film is relatable to many people.
He worked alongside actor Paul Rudd in the movie.
The interview was broadcast on CBS Mornings.
Jonas revealed some information about what he plans to do next.
The article includes a link to view the CBS News segment.
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The third season of "House of the Dragon" will premiere on HBO on June 21, 2026. Emma D'Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, said the new season will explore her character’s more intense and darker personality, challenging how much the audience supports her.
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"House of the Dragon" Season 3 airs on June 21, 2026, exclusively on HBO.
Emma D'Arcy returns as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the new season.
The show will focus more on Rhaenyra's growing fanaticism and struggle for the throne.
Season 3 will include high-action scenes, like the Battle of Gullet.
Rhaenyra’s character changes from a reluctant leader to a more ruthless figure.
The season will challenge the typical idea of Rhaenyra as a hero.
Despite a peace pact, war seems inevitable between key characters.
Fans are eager to see if they continue to support Rhaenyra or not.
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Newly found photographs show a large but little-known roundup of foreign Jews in Paris on May 14, 1941. These 98 pictures, taken by a photographer working for the German army, reveal the human suffering during the event and provide rare visual proof of how the Nazi and French authorities organized this action.
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The photos document a roundup of foreign Jews in Paris on May 14, 1941, before the more famous Vel' d'Hiv roundup in 1942.
Photographer Harry Croner, who was half-German and half-Jewish, took the pictures while working for the German army's propaganda unit.
The images show people being tricked into attending with false promises of identity checks, only to be detained in a sports hall.
The photos display emotions like sadness, fear, and dignity among the victims and reveal the role of French police cooperating with the Nazis.
One notable photo shows a farewell kiss between a Jewish man and his partner, symbolizing impending separation and death.
These images were not used as propaganda during the occupation because they showed the victims’ humanity rather than Nazi power.
The photographs help to fill a gap in public memory about the 1941 roundup, which is less known than similar events in WWII France.
The exhibit is curated by Dr. Jean-Marc Dreyfus, a historian and professor who emphasizes their importance to Holocaust history and memory.
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A Ukrainian drone exploded in the Romanian port of Constanta after being affected by Russian electronic jamming. Ukraine's navy said the drone lost control due to the jamming and self-destroyed.
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A Ukrainian drone exploded at the port of Constanta in Romania.
The drone was reportedly knocked off course by Russian jamming, which means electronic signals were used to interfere with its control.
Ukraine's navy confirmed the incident and explained the drone self-destructed.
The port of Constanta is an important sea port in Romania.
The event is connected to ongoing tensions involving Ukraine and Russia.
No information about damage to the port or injuries has been provided.
The incident was reported on June 5, 2026.
This reflects broader military and electronic warfare actions in the region.
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Support for Alberta becoming independent from Canada is going down, even as the province gets closer to having a vote on the issue. A recent poll shows only about 2 in 10 Albertans want a referendum, and fewer would vote to leave Canada.
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Only 19% of Albertans support holding a binding referendum on independence.
Just 18% would vote to leave Canada if there was a referendum, down 10 points since January.
72% of Albertans oppose holding a referendum.
Opposition to independence is more certain, with 90% of those against separatism firm in their views.
Support is lowest in Calgary (14% for referendum, 12% for independence), higher in Edmonton and other areas.
Younger people under 35 are more likely to support independence (22%) than older groups.
Political views influence opinions: New Democratic Party supporters mostly oppose separation, United Conservative Party supporters are split.
More separatists now say they support independence because they believe Alberta’s future would be better outside Canada.
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A rare gold Roman ring from about 279 AD was found in Somerset, England, by a hobby metal detectorist named Kevin Minto. The ring, showing the Roman goddess Victoria, was bought by the South West Heritage Trust for around $105,000 and will be displayed in the Museum of Somerset.
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The ring is from Roman Britain and dates to around 279 AD.
It features an engraved gemstone showing Victoria, the goddess of victory, riding a chariot.
The ring weighs 48 grams and is larger and heavier than most rings today.
It was found in 2018 near the town of Ilminster in Somerset, England.
The South West Heritage Trust purchased the ring for about £78,000 (roughly $105,000).
The ring was part of a hoard that included coins, lead, and pottery from the same period.
Somerset is known for finding important ancient Roman treasures, including large hoards of coins.
The Ilminster Ring will be displayed at the Museum of Somerset alongside other famous local finds.
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Scientists used yeast taken from the 5,000-year-old mummy known as Ötzi the Iceman to bake sourdough bread. They plan to explore using the same yeast to make beer.
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Yeast was extracted from Ötzi the Iceman, a mummy preserved in ice from about 5,000 years ago.
Ötzi was found in 1991 near the Italy-Austria border and has been studied extensively.
The extracted yeast helped make dough that rose within 24 hours, similar to regular yeast.
Researchers want to involve food experts to try making beer using this ancient yeast.
The yeast only survives in cold conditions and likely entered Ötzi’s body soon after he died.
Ötzi has the oldest known tattoos and was likely killed by an arrow about 5,300 years ago.
The ongoing research focuses on microorganisms preserved on Ötzi’s remains.
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European Union leaders said the EU must show it can and wants to accept new member countries, especially from the western Balkans and Ukraine. They want to speed up the membership process and consider new ways to let candidate countries join parts of the EU before full membership.
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EU leaders met with leaders from six western Balkan countries seeking EU membership.
No new member has joined the EU in 13 years, which leaders see as a problem.
Countries hoping to join include Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine, and Moldova.
The process to join the EU is long and requires approval from all 27 EU countries.
France and Germany proposed a gradual integration plan allowing candidate countries limited participation before full membership.
The idea includes giving new members access to some EU meetings but without voting rights initially.
Some Balkan countries, like Serbia, have seen public support for joining the EU fall below 50%.
EU leaders see enlargement as important for Europe’s security, energy independence, and reducing influence from Russia.
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Two FRANCE 24 journalists were forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement after asking about an open letter criticizing billionaire Vincent Bolloré’s influence in French cinema. The letter, signed by hundreds of industry workers, led Canal+ Group’s president to stop working with those who signed it. FRANCE 24 condemned the incident as a serious attack on press freedom.
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Two FRANCE 24 journalists, Nina Masson and Yong Chim, were pressured after questioning an actor about an open letter against Vincent Bolloré.
The open letter was signed by around 600 industry professionals concerned about Bolloré’s growing control over French cinema.
Vincent Bolloré is a far-right billionaire who owns a large share of the Canal+ Group and the UGC cinema chain.
The Canal+ Group’s president, Maxime Saada, announced they would no longer cooperate with those who signed the letter.
After the interview, a press officer blocked the journalists and demanded the recording memory card, which they refused to give.
The journalists were eventually made to sign an agreement not to show the part of the interview about the letter.
FRANCE 24’s management called these actions archaic and a violation of press freedom.
The incident highlights a tense and fearful atmosphere in the French film industry regarding Bolloré’s influence.
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Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain while the musician Bad Bunny is also expected to be in the country at the same time. There is attention on the possibility that they might meet during their visits.
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Pope Leo XIV is currently visiting Spain.
Musician Bad Bunny is expected to be in Spain at the same time.
There is interest in whether the pope and Bad Bunny will meet.
The information was reported by CBS News journalist Chris Livesay.
No confirmed meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Bad Bunny has been announced.
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Three men were sentenced to nearly four years in prison for stealing ancient Romanian gold relics from a museum in the Netherlands. Most of the stolen items, including a historic gold helmet and two bracelets, were recovered and returned to Romania, although one bracelet remains missing.
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Three men received 47-month prison sentences for stealing gold artifacts.
The theft happened at the Drents Museum in the Netherlands in January last year.
The stolen items included a 2,500-year-old gold helmet and three gold bracelets from Romania.
The thieves used explosives and a crowbar to break into the museum.
Two of the thieves helped recover the helmet and two bracelets, leading to lighter sentences.
One gold bracelet is still missing.
The artifacts are national treasures of Romania and were insured for about $6.6 million.
The recovered items were returned to Romania in good condition, with only minor damage to the helmet.
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The World Health Organization and Africa CDC have launched a $518 million plan to fight the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda from June to November. The outbreak has infected hundreds and caused deaths, spreading a rare Ebola strain, while nearby Kenya has seen protests over a planned US quarantine center.
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WHO and Africa CDC created a $518 million plan to combat Ebola in DRC and Uganda.
The plan runs from June to November and focuses on emergency response, testing, treatment, and community work.
The Ebola outbreak began in DRC on May 15, infecting at least 381 people with 64 deaths.
Uganda has recorded 19 cases and 2 deaths from the same outbreak.
The outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which is not covered by any approved vaccine yet.
Three vaccines for this strain are being studied and may be fast-tracked for testing.
Kenya has protests against a US Ebola quarantine center planned there, despite no Ebola cases in Kenya.
The protests turned violent, resulting in at least two deaths and one injury.
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