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Peru is holding a presidential run-off election on June 7 between Keiko Fujimori, a right-wing candidate, and Roberto Sanchez, a left-wing candidate. The first round in April had many issues, including delayed ballots and protests, and Sanchez faces legal charges related to campaign finance.
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The run-off election is on June 7, and voting is mandatory for all Peruvians, including those abroad.
Over 2.5 million Peruvians voted in the first round on April 12, which had 35 candidates.
Keiko Fujimori led the first round with 17% of votes; Roberto Sanchez was second with 12%.
Sanchez narrowly beat Rafael Lopez Aliaga, who claimed fraud without evidence.
The first round had problems like late ballot delivery and long lines, preventing about 52,000 people from voting.
Election officials extended voting hours in some areas and overseas to address these issues.
The head of Peru’s electoral office resigned after delays and controversy but denied wrongdoing.
Sanchez is facing accusations of falsifying campaign finance reports, which he denies.
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A Ukrainian naval drone malfunctioned and exploded at an important port on the Black Sea in Romania. The incident happened due to a technical failure with the drone.
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The drone involved was from Ukraine’s navy.
The explosion occurred at a major Romanian port on the Black Sea coast.
The drone malfunctioned, which caused the explosion.
The port is considered strategically important for the region.
No further details about damage or injuries were provided.
The incident involved military equipment used by Ukraine.
Romania is a neighboring country to Ukraine and part of the Black Sea region.
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A parasite called the screwworm fly has returned to Texas after being gone for many years. This parasite can harm and kill farm animals like cattle, posing a threat to livestock in the United States.
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The screwworm fly is a parasite that feeds on the flesh of animals.
It had not been seen in Texas for several decades before recently reappearing.
The parasite poses a danger to livestock, especially cattle.
If untreated, infections from screwworm flies can kill animals.
The return of the screwworm fly threatens the U.S. cattle industry.
Efforts to monitor and control the parasite are important to protect animals and farms.
The news was reported by Jason Allen on CBS News.
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Three men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder after protests in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak. The protests occurred after police bodycam footage showed Nowak being handcuffed after he was stabbed. The men will be sentenced in Southampton Crown Court.
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Three men, Connor Bishop (24), Reece Robinson (21), and Noah Etherington (18), admitted to violent disorder charges.
The protests happened after police released footage showing Henry Nowak, 18, being handcuffed after a stabbing.
Nowak was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, who was later jailed for life with at least 21 years in prison.
Bishop was seen throwing a traffic cone at police.
Etherington threw a brick near police lines during the protest.
Another man, Daniel Frost (44), pleaded guilty to violent disorder and carrying an offensive weapon (a dog lead with a metal carabiner).
Matt Styler (50) pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer.
The case has caused a political debate, with the prime minister asking politicians not to use it to create disturbances.
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The United States started a naval blockade on Iran’s ports in April to pressure Iran during peace talks. This blockade has caused Iran’s oil exports to drop to their lowest in six years, cutting Iran’s oil income by billions of dollars.
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The US naval blockade began on April 13 as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to negotiate a peace deal with Iran.
Iran’s crude oil exports fell from about 2 million barrels per day in March to under 300,000 barrels per day in May.
Oil exports are about 80% of Iran’s total exports and a main source of income.
Iran previously closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil, which caused global oil prices to rise.
Despite earlier benefits from high oil prices, the blockade severely reduced Iran’s ability to export crude oil.
Iran’s oil revenues dropped by about 84% from March to May, losing around $5.8 billion in April and May combined.
China is Iran’s largest customer, and the blockade has especially affected oil sales to China.
Iran has condemned the blockade as illegal and called US ship seizures “piracy.”
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American journalist Reza Valizadeh is being held in Iran’s Evin Prison. In a recorded phone call, he asked the U.S. government to help provide medical care for himself and other Americans detained in Iran.
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Reza Valizadeh is an Iranian-American journalist detained in Iran.
He is currently held in Evin Prison in Tehran.
Valizadeh made a phone call from prison asking for medical help.
He wants the U.S. government to assist with medical treatment for him and other detained Americans.
The news was reported by Margaret Brennan on the program "Face The Nation."
The situation highlights ongoing issues involving Americans imprisoned in Iran.
Medical concerns have become a major issue for detainees in Iranian prisons.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham, an American college student, has been missing in Japan for one week while on vacation with his family. His parents said they are determined to find him and shared that he was last seen getting on a train by himself.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham is an American college student.
He disappeared in Japan during a family vacation.
It has been one week since he went missing.
He was seen alone boarding a train before his disappearance.
His parents spoke publicly and said they will continue searching for him.
Japanese authorities and the family are involved in the search efforts.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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A Ukrainian maritime drone exploded in the Romanian port of Constanta after being pushed off course by Russian electronic interference. The incident did not cause injuries but raised fears about the spread of the Russia-Ukraine conflict to NATO countries nearby.
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The drone self-detonated at 10:30 am local time in Constanta port, Romania.
Romanian authorities evacuated the port and warned Black Sea coast residents to take cover.
Kyiv said the drone was Ukrainian and was knocked off course by Russian electronic warfare systems.
This was the second recent security incident on Romania’s coast related to the war.
Romania has a long land border with Ukraine and has reported many airspace breaches blamed on Russia.
The European Commission sees the incident as a direct consequence of the Russia-Ukraine war and plans to increase investments in anti-drone and defense systems.
The conflict is causing harm beyond NATO, with Azerbaijan reporting civilian casualties after attacks on cargo ships.
Ukrainian forces claim their drones targeted ships they accused of stealing grain and moving military supplies.
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Syria’s anti-narcotics teams are searching homes and taking captive Captagon pills. The government is working to stop the Captagon drug trade, which supported the former Assad regime's finances.
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Anti-narcotics units in Syria are actively raiding homes to seize Captagon pills.
The government is making efforts to combat the Captagon drug trade.
The Captagon trade previously helped fund the Assad regime.
Captagon is an illegal drug that has been used in the region.
These raids are part of Syria’s broader fight against drug trafficking.
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A National Audit Office report reveals how members of the British royal family manage their property arrangements. It shows some royals pay low or no rent on royal residences, while others earn private income by renting out parts of their leased estates.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor earned private money by subletting cottages on his Royal Lodge estate while paying very low rent to the Crown Estate.
King Charles pays the rent for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s royal palace homes, even though they do not perform official royal duties.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie live rent-free in royal palaces but pay rent below normal market rates, adjusted due to security needs.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh signed a 150-year lease on Bagshot Park at a low rent, paid an upfront fee, and made money by renting out stable properties.
Prince William and Catherine pay over £300,000 a year rent on a Crown Estate property and cover internal renovations themselves.
Members of the royal family sometimes live rent-free in royal apartments managed by the royal household.
Maintenance of occupied royal palaces is mostly funded by public money via the sovereign grant, which supports royal duties and palace upkeep.
King Charles covers rent payments for some elderly royal relatives living in royal apartments.
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An 18-year-old named Henry Nowak was killed in Southampton, UK, by Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old Sikh man. The murder has caused tensions in the UK, with some far-right groups using the case to spread hate, while Sikh leaders condemn the violence and clarify that the Sikh community should not be blamed.
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Henry Nowak was stabbed five times by Vickrum Digwa during a night out celebrating at the University of Southampton.
Digwa falsely told police that Nowak had racially abused him, leading officers to treat Nowak as a suspect rather than a victim.
After the murder, protests occurred outside a police station and near Digwa’s family home, involving far-right figures and some violent acts.
Some protesters performed Nazi salutes and shouted “white power,” raising concerns of rising hate crimes.
Sikh leaders stressed the murder was not about Sikhism or racism but a criminal act by an individual.
The murder weapon was a Persian-style dagger, not the religious Sikh kirpan.
The Sikh community in Southampton has felt unsafe, with reports of hate crimes and discrimination increasing after the incident.
Police were criticized for not responding quickly to Nowak’s pleas for help after he was stabbed.
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The play *Are You Watching?* by Georgie Dettmer explores how people watch and share harmful content about sex and violence online. It uses scenes showing disturbing stories and real cases to reveal how deeply these issues affect society.
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The play features two teenage girls discussing terrible things they have seen online.
Scenes show examples of child abuse, rape fantasies, deepfake videos, and dead bodies.
The performances portray how these acts are filmed, shared, and exploited on the internet.
AI technology complicates distinguishing real and fake footage in the stories.
One story is based on a real case of a woman raped by multiple men, with videos shared online.
The play aims to reveal how people participate in and consume harmful online content.
Its structure moves quickly between intense scenes but focuses mainly on clearly wrong actions.
The production challenges viewers to recognize their role in watching this type of content.
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A UK Supreme Court ruling has changed important legal protections for severely disabled adults in care homes and hospitals. Many people who cannot make decisions for themselves may lose the right to independent checks that ensure their care is safe and proper.
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The ruling removes "deprivation of liberty safeguards" (Dols) for some adults lacking mental capacity, such as those with autism, severe learning disabilities, serious mental illness, and advanced dementia.
Dols are legal protections that ensure people in care receive treatment with their best interests in mind and are not unlawfully restricted.
The UK Department of Health and Social Care and Northern Ireland challenged the existing Dols framework, saying it created unnecessary bureaucracy.
Disability charities warn the change could increase the risk of abuse and neglect for vulnerable people without proper oversight.
The ruling interprets that people who do not actively object to their care, even if sedated or restrained, are seen as consenting, which ends legal protections.
Past abuses in care homes, like Winterbourne View and the case of Connor Sparrowhawk, showed why independent monitoring is important.
The changes will happen without public debate, parliamentary discussion, or formal risk assessments, according to campaigners.
Some officials believe the ruling will allow resources to focus on cases where people clearly object to care or are under extreme restrictions.
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A never-before-published short story by Edith Wharton, written around 1918, was recently found in Yale University’s archives and published in the Strand magazine. The story is set during World War I and explores the contrast between wealthy people trying to return to normal life and the harsh realities of war experienced by a young American nurse.
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The story is titled "The Men Who Saved the World."
It was discovered in the Edith Wharton Collection at Yale’s Beinecke Library.
The story is set at a French chateau used as a field hospital during World War I.
The main character, Milly Arden, is a young American nurse who deals with the horrors of war.
Edith Wharton helped set up medical care during World War I, and the story reflects her experiences.
The story contrasts the wealthy’s attempt to return to prewar life with the ongoing suffering caused by war.
The manuscript was unpublished and incomplete before being studied by scholars recently.
The editor of the Strand noted the story reflects themes still relevant to today’s world conflicts.
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Ukraine has attacked five ships carrying goods it says were stolen near Russian-controlled areas. Ukraine also admitted that one of its drones exploded near Romania's coast. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing for a major speech as Ukraine's President Zelensky has called for peace talks with Putin.
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Ukraine struck five ships in the Sea of Azov and near Russian-occupied territories, targeting vessels allegedly stealing Ukrainian grain and carrying military supplies.
Ukraine confirmed one of its naval drones exploded off Romania’s coast with no injuries reported.
Azerbaijan reported five of its citizens died in drone attacks on two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov but did not blame a party; Russia accused Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited President Putin to meet face-to-face to discuss ending the war, calling for a full ceasefire during talks.
The Kremlin said it received Zelensky’s letter; Putin suggested he is willing to negotiate but expects compromises.
Recent Russian drone strikes in Ukraine killed at least 13 people and damaged various facilities including a dairy factory near Kyiv.
The EU, France, and the US support Zelensky’s proposal for peace talks.
US President Donald Trump expressed support for a meeting between the two leaders to achieve compromise.
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South Korean police ended a 35-hour protest at a polling station in Seoul. The protest happened because there was not enough ballot paper for voters during local elections.
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Protesters blocked the entrance to a polling station in Seoul, South Korea.
The protest lasted for 35 hours.
Police used riot control to remove the protesters.
The cause of the protest was a shortage of ballot papers.
The incident occurred during local elections in South Korea.
Police action allowed voting to continue after the protest ended.
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The Primavera Sound music festival in Barcelona canceled several headline performances on its first day due to bad weather, including strong winds and rain. Festival organizers apologized, canceled Thursday tickets will be refunded, and attendees expressed frustration about poor communication during the event.
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Severe weather with rain and winds up to 80 km/h caused cancellations at the Primavera Sound festival.
Performances by Massive Attack, Doja Cat, Bad Gyal, Alex G, and Mac DeMarco were canceled for safety reasons.
Organizers said they tried to continue late-night shows but could not guarantee safety.
Thursday ticket holders will get refunds with details provided on the following Monday.
Fans reported poor communication, with many learning about cancellations through social media rather than official updates.
Some attendees stood in the rain for hours without seeing any music acts.
Organizers confirmed no serious incidents happened and that safety protocols were followed.
The festival planned a full lineup for the second day, including The Cure, Addison Rae, and PinkPantheress.
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The film "Dreams of Violets" is the first full-length movie made entirely by artificial intelligence (AI) to be shown at a major international film festival. Directed by Ash Koosha, the movie tells the story of Iran’s protest movement using AI instead of traditional filming methods, and it will premiere at New York's Tribeca Festival.
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"Dreams of Violets" is a 75-minute drama fully created by AI.
It is the first AI-generated feature film selected for a major festival.
The film will premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York.
Ash Koosha, the Iranian-British director, made the film in London.
The movie took three months to make and cost less than 2,000 euros.
No actors, cameras, sets, or film crew were used in the production.
The film is based on real reports, photos, and eyewitness accounts of protests in Iran.
It explores themes like memory, censorship, and resistance during Iran's deadly crackdown on protesters.
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The United Nations has doubled its aid request for Lebanon to nearly $640 million as the country faces a worsening humanitarian crisis from ongoing conflict with Israel. More than a million people have been displaced, thousands have died or been injured, and key services like healthcare and education are under severe strain.
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The UN’s humanitarian agency, OCHA, initially asked for $308 million in March but has now increased the appeal to $640 million.
Only $185 million of the original $308 million had been received so far.
The fighting began after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and has lasted four months.
Lebanon’s death toll from Israeli attacks has reached 3,526, with over 10,700 people wounded.
More than 1 million people in Lebanon have been forced to leave their homes.
62 hospitals have been damaged or closed, and over 100 paramedics have died in the conflict.
Nearly 450 schools are being used as shelters, causing many children to stop attending school.
Hezbollah rejects the partial ceasefire agreed in Washington and demands a full ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal.
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Southern Baptists are debating for the fourth year whether to officially ban churches from having women in any pastoral role, not just the lead pastor position. Their belief states that only men can be pastors, and the convention can remove churches that do not follow this rule.
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The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is the largest Protestant group in the U.S.
Over 11,000 church representatives preregistered for the 2025 SBC meeting in Orlando, Florida.
The SBC's belief says only men can serve as pastors, but this rule is not legally binding on churches.
The SBC tries to remove churches that appoint women in top pastoral roles or preach as pastors.
A new proposed amendment would ban churches from endorsing women to preach to the congregation in any pastoral or elder role.
The amendment needs a two-thirds majority to pass and has not met that threshold in previous years.
Some leaders, including Albert Mohler, support this amendment to create clear rules.
There is debate and disagreement within and outside the SBC about women’s roles in ministry, including whether women should speak publicly like on church podcasts.
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