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A 21-year-old man named Almunthir Daqamah has been charged with attempted murder after shooting a University of Surrey staff member with a crossbow. The victim is in stable condition, and police say the incident is not linked to terrorism.
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Almunthir Daqamah, 21, a Saudi national and former student, was charged with attempted murder and other offenses including possession of drugs and weapons.
The victim is a campus safety officer in his 50s who is now stable in hospital.
The attack happened at the University of Surrey’s student village in Guildford at 10 a.m. on Thursday.
Police are not treating the attack as related to terrorism and are not searching for other suspects.
Daqamah is in custody and will appear in court on Friday.
The university praised its campus safety team for their quick and professional response.
Students described feeling shaken and terrified after the attack.
Police asked the public not to spread rumors that could affect the investigation.
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Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official World Cup song "Dai Dai" at the opening ceremony in Mexico City before the first game between Mexico and South Africa. Similar opening shows are planned in the United States and Canada with different artists, including Katy Perry and Alanis Morissette.
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Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City at the World Cup opening ceremony.
The song they will perform is "Dai Dai," the tournament's official song.
The opening game in Mexico City is between Mexico and South Africa.
There will be two more opening ceremonies in the US and Canada with different performers.
Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé will perform in Toronto before Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Katy Perry, LISA, Rema, Anitta, and Future will perform in Los Angeles before the US game against Paraguay.
The shows are produced by Marco Balich, who also produced the 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
The song "Dai Dai" supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million.
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An 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna went missing in southwest France and her body was later found. The main suspect, a man with a past involving allegations of child abuse, had not been questioned by police despite serious accusations against him months earlier. This case has caused public anger and political debate about failures in the French justice system.
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Lyhanna disappeared after school in the Gers area and her body was found near Fleurance.
The suspect, a 41-year-old man named Jérome B., had previous police records related to young girls.
Four cases involved him, including one with medical proof of rape that was never investigated.
Authorities delayed action due to slow procedures and jurisdiction changes.
French officials and politicians from different parties criticized the justice system’s failure.
President Emmanuel Macron and Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin acknowledged serious mistakes.
The Prime Minister has requested a report on the matter within 15 days.
The issue has raised concerns about child protection and judicial effectiveness ahead of upcoming elections.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin described his close and trusting relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling him an "old friend." Putin said their strong ties are based on many years of cooperation, not just recent events like the war in Ukraine, and highlighted ongoing economic and diplomatic partnerships between Russia and China.
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Putin has visited China 25 times and met Xi Jinping over 40 times since 2013.
They share a close personal relationship, with both calling each other "old friend."
Russia and China present themselves as supporters of a world order with multiple powerful countries, opposing U.S. dominance.
China increased trade with Russia after the Ukraine war, with cross-border trade growing by over 50% compared to before the war.
China imports discounted Russian gas, helping Russia bypass Western sanctions.
The two countries signed many agreements during Putin’s recent visit but did not finalize the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline deal.
The partnership began in 2001 with the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
Putin’s visit followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, where Trump praised Xi and invited him to the U.S.
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that the US-Iran conflict is causing rising oil prices, which is pushing millions of people around the world toward hunger. The war’s effects on fuel, food costs, and trade are especially hurting fragile countries like Afghanistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka, with millions expected to face severe food shortages in 2026.
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The US-Iran war began on February 28 and has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
High oil prices, near $100 a barrel, are driving up food and fuel costs globally.
The WFP predicted 45 million people would face severe food shortages if oil prices stayed high; this is now happening.
In Somalia, about 6.5 million people (one-third of the population) are expected to face severe hunger in 2026.
Afghanistan could see 17.4 million food-insecure people, including 2.3 million added due to the conflict.
In Sri Lanka, up to 1.3 million people might struggle to meet basic food needs.
The WFP expects to serve 1.5 million fewer people in 2026 because of higher delivery costs and rising local food prices.
If the war continues for six months, over 9 million people could lose food assistance due to these challenges.
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India’s Cockroach Janta Party started as an online youth movement criticizing the government for problems like high unemployment and inflation. After gaining a lot of attention online, the group plans to hold a protest in New Delhi, with its leader returning from the US despite concerns about possible arrest.
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The Cockroach Janta Party is a youth group in India.
It began online and focuses on issues like unemployment and inflation.
The movement has grown very popular on social media.
They plan to hold a protest in New Delhi this Saturday.
The group’s leader currently lives in the US but will come back to India for the protest.
The leader fears they might be arrested during the demonstration.
The group aims to bring its message from online platforms to real-world streets.
The protest is a response to dissatisfaction with the Indian government.
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In Thailand, a public discussion about sexual abuse has started after a man from a wealthy family accused his brother of abusing him as a child. Following this, several celebrities and public figures also shared their stories, calling for an end to blaming victims of abuse.
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A family member in a major Thai business empire accused his brother of childhood sexual abuse.
The accusation led to a wider public debate about sexual abuse in Thailand.
Other celebrities and public figures revealed their own experiences with abuse.
The discussion challenges the common practice of blaming abuse victims.
The issue is rare to be openly discussed in Thai society.
The public reckoning is seen as an important step toward change in how abuse cases are handled and discussed.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arranged a short ceasefire near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to allow important repairs. The ceasefire started Friday to help fix damages caused by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, aiming to prevent a nuclear accident.
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The ceasefire is local and temporary, focused around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Zaporizhzhia is the largest nuclear plant in Europe and has been affected by the four-year war in Ukraine.
Repairs will be made to the Dniprovska power line, which has been disconnected for over two months.
The plant has been using emergency diesel generators due to repeated power line failures.
The IAEA director Rafael Grossi has negotiated six temporary ceasefires during the war to protect nuclear safety.
Fighting and drone attacks have continued around the area, causing civilian casualties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to improve Russia’s air defenses against Ukrainian drones.
Recent drone attacks in Ukraine have killed several civilians and damaged critical infrastructure.
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This report looks at how climate change, especially rising heat and extreme weather, is affecting women around the world. It includes stories from India about heatwaves posing health risks for pregnant women and discusses how heatwaves also increase the risk of public harassment for women wearing lighter clothes.
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Climate change is causing higher temperatures and more extreme weather events worldwide.
India has experienced very intense heatwaves that create serious health risks, especially for pregnant women.
The report highlights the impact of a warming El Niño weather pattern expected in the coming months.
Natasha Walter, a UK author, says a feminist approach is needed to tackle the climate crisis.
In France, data shows women face more harassment in public during heatwaves because they wear lighter clothing to stay cool.
The focus is on how climate change affects women’s lives differently and can increase their vulnerability.
The report is part of a special edition investigating gender and climate issues.
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Fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah is continuing, which makes it harder to reach a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. While Israel and Lebanon agreed to a truce, Hezbollah rejected it, and Israeli strikes have happened in southern Lebanon. The U.S. says it remains in a ceasefire with Iran, but President Trump warned that if Iran kills U.S. troops, the war could restart.
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Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, complicating U.S.-Iran peace efforts.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a truce, but Hezbollah rejected it on Thursday.
Israeli strikes were reported in southern Lebanon on Friday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no real progress has been made on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and peace deal.
The U.S. says it is still observing a ceasefire with Iran despite recent clashes.
President Trump said if Iran kills U.S. troops, that would be a reason to restart the war.
The U.S. House rejected a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers regarding Lebanon.
President Trump claimed the U.S. has largely destroyed Iran’s missile capabilities.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sent an open letter to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin proposing a meeting to discuss ending the ongoing war between their countries. The letter highlights the toll of the conflict on both sides and suggests holding talks in a neutral country with involvement from Europe and the United States.
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Zelenskyy wrote an open letter to Putin proposing a direct meeting to end the war in Ukraine.
The war has lasted over four years and continues to cause deaths and injuries on both sides.
Zelenskyy mentions that Russians are increasingly tired of the war’s effects, like missile attacks, inflation, and fuel shortages.
Zelenskyy warned that a prolonged conflict could threaten Putin’s position as president.
Ukraine wants to end the war because life without war is better, despite the heavy losses it has suffered.
Zelenskyy suggested holding the meeting in countries like Switzerland, Turkey, or Arab nations and involving Europe and the United States.
US President Donald Trump has also tried to help bring Russia and Ukraine together for peace talks.
Indirect peace talks have happened since February 2022 but have not led to progress so far.
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Israel’s air force struck several villages in southern Lebanon after warning residents to leave. The attacks followed Hezbollah’s rejection of a new ceasefire deal, and clashes continued as Israeli troops pulled back from one area for the first time since fighting began three months ago.
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Israel warned nine villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate before airstrikes.
Six people were reported killed in the recent strikes, with hundreds fleeing their homes.
The village of Anqoun sheltered about 2,500 people displaced by the conflict before being hit.
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement and demanded Israel fully withdraw from Lebanon.
Israeli troops withdrew from the village of Dibbine after intense fighting with Hezbollah fighters.
Israeli forces have occupied about 20% of southern Lebanon, the largest control since 2000.
Over 3,500 people have died in Lebanon since the war began, including civilians and fighters.
The ceasefire was negotiated by the U.S. and aims for Lebanon’s armed forces to control areas free of militants.
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Japan is becoming more nationalist and conservative due to economic problems and tensions with China. The new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans to tighten immigration rules and strengthen Japan’s defense.
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Japan has been shifting toward nationalism and conservative policies for several months.
Economic challenges within Japan have contributed to this shift.
Rising tensions with neighboring China have also influenced the change.
Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s new ultra-conservative prime minister.
Takaichi aims to strengthen Japan’s military and defense capabilities.
The government plans to implement stricter immigration policies.
Nationalist and anti-foreign rhetoric is gaining more support in Japan.
These developments reflect a broader regional and political trend in Asia.
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Typhoon Jangmi moved north through Japan, causing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. The storm injured 23 people, damaged homes and buildings, cut power to 60,000 homes, and led to more than a million people being advised to evacuate. The typhoon has now weakened and moved away from Japan.
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Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and strong winds to Okinawa and mainland Japan.
Some rivers had level 4 flood warnings, prompting evacuation orders.
Tokyo recorded a three-hour rainfall of 105mm, the highest for the month.
Winds reached up to 80 mph, classifying it as a Category 1 typhoon.
23 people were injured, 17 of them in Okinawa.
The storm damaged 57 homes and caused power outages for 60,000 homes.
1.52 million people were advised to evacuate for safety.
The typhoon damaged the exterior wall of Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site.
The storm has weakened to a tropical depression and moved eastward away from Japan.
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Thousands of people who fled fighting in parts of Lebanon are still living in temporary camps in Beirut. Even though a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been announced, many displaced families do not feel safe or believe the truce will last.
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Fighting took place in eastern and southern Lebanon, causing many people to flee.
Thousands of displaced people remain in makeshift camps in Beirut.
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been declared.
Displaced families report feeling unsafe despite the ceasefire.
Many express doubt that the ceasefire will hold over time.
The situation continues to affect daily life for those displaced.
The report was provided by France 24 with coverage from Antonia Kerrigan.
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Palestinian journalist Aya Shamaa wrote about the death of her two children in an Israeli strike in Gaza. She described her children as symbols of hope during a fragile ceasefire that was broken by the attack.
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Aya Shamaa is a Palestinian journalist and mother.
Her children, a newborn named Ryan and a seven-year-old named Yaman, were killed in an Israeli strike.
The strike occurred during a fragile ceasefire in Gaza.
The article is told through narration by Al Jazeera’s Al Anoud Al Aqeedi.
The story reflects the experience of many mothers in Gaza affected by violence.
The ceasefire was unstable and ended with renewed violence.
Israeli strikes in Gaza have caused civilian casualties, including children.
The article highlights the human impact of the conflict in Gaza.
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Two weeks before the Makerfield by-election in the UK, Labour’s Andy Burnham has indicated he may join the leadership contest if it happens but will not start one himself. The race sees Labour leading in polls, with strong competition from Reform and Restore Britain parties, while political leaders comment on the situation and current issues.
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Andy Burnham is considering joining a Labour leadership contest if it officially begins.
Burnham wants support from Labour MPs before entering the contest.
Wes Streeting has not formally launched a leadership contest either.
The Prime Minister’s office confirmed no leadership challenge has been triggered and he plans to stay in charge.
Labour is confident about winning the Makerfield by-election, with polling showing Labour at 49% support.
Reform party is competitive, polling at around 39%, with Restore Britain polling at 8%.
The by-election campaign has highlighted issues such as knife crime and political violence.
Postal votes for the election are already being sent to those who requested them.
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Turkmenistan holds annual beauty contests for its Akhal-Teke horses, a rare and ancient breed considered a national symbol. These prized horses are protected by the state and celebrated as part of the country’s culture and identity, with strong government support and international recognition by UNESCO.
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The Akhal-Teke horse is an ancient and endangered breed native to Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan organizes yearly beauty pageants to showcase and honor these horses.
The Akhal-Teke is seen as a symbol of national pride and is featured on the country’s flag and coat of arms.
The breed and its culture are listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
The ruling family in Turkmenistan strongly promotes the horses, with President Serdar Berdymukhamedov leading events.
The country tightly controls media access and public expression, maintaining strong state control.
Horse breeder Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, father of the current president, wrote a rap song about one of his horses.
Most of the world’s 4,000-7,000 Akhal-Tekes are kept on state-run farms in Turkmenistan.
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Israel's military warned people living in the southern Lebanese town of Sarafand to leave immediately. This warning came before expected strikes against Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran.
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The Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for Sarafand in southern Lebanon.
Sarafand is located on the coastal road between the cities of Tyre and Sidon.
The warning was given ahead of expected military attacks on Hezbollah forces.
Hezbollah is supported by Iran.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions and potential conflict in the region.
The warning was announced on June 5, 2026.
The news was reported by France 24 and journalist Antonia Kerrigan from Beirut.
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France is reviewing its judicial system after an 11-year-old girl disappeared and is suspected to have been murdered. The investigation revealed that the main suspect had previously faced two formal accusations of child rape, but those cases were either dropped or delayed.
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An 11-year-old girl went missing in France and is suspected to have been murdered.
The French government is checking if the justice system failed in this case.
The suspect had been accused twice before of raping a child.
Earlier investigations into the suspect were either stopped or not completed.
There is growing national concern about how the authorities handled prior complaints.
The case has raised questions about protecting children and preventing such crimes.
France 24 reported on the developing situation on May 6, 2026.
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