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North Korea showed a new plant that makes fuel for nuclear bombs. Leader Kim Jong Un said they plan to quickly increase their nuclear weapons power. The plant is likely used to enrich uranium, which is an important step in making nuclear bombs.
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North Korea revealed a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuel.
Kim Jong Un said they will expand their nuclear forces very fast.
The plant is probably a uranium enrichment site, which helps make bomb fuel.
The location of the plant was not shared, and outside reporters were not allowed to visit.
South Korea and the U.S. are monitoring North Korea’s nuclear activities closely.
This is the third time North Korea has shown a uranium enrichment facility.
Kim said the push to improve nuclear weapons is due to tensions with the U.S.
Experts are unsure if North Korea’s missiles can reach the U.S. mainland yet.
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East Africa is facing a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak caused by a rare strain called Bundibugyo. The outbreak started in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and has spread to Uganda, with hundreds infected and dozens dead. There is currently no approved vaccine for this strain, though three vaccines are being tested.
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The Ebola outbreak began in May 2026 in Ituri province, eastern DRC, an area affected by armed conflict.
By early June, there were over 300 confirmed cases and 48 deaths in the DRC.
Uganda has reported at least 15 cases and one death, with infections reaching its capital, Kampala.
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain causes death in about 30-50% of cases and is rarer than the Zaire strain.
Vaccines exist for the more common Zaire strain but none are yet approved for Bundibugyo.
Three new vaccines for Bundibugyo are under research and planned to be fast-tracked for trials.
Conflict and limited healthcare resources in the region make controlling the outbreak difficult.
Cuts in international aid, including U.S. foreign aid reductions last year, have weakened the response efforts.
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India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) faced criticism after students questioned their exam results. The board introduced a new digital system to mark answer sheets, but technical problems and scoring doubts caused widespread anger among more than 1.7 million students. The controversy has led to political pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and calls for the education minister's resignation.
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CBSE runs one of the largest school-leaving exams in India with over 1.7 million students.
This year, CBSE used a new On-Screen Marking system where exams were scanned and marked digitally.
Students reported blurry scans, technical glitches, and server problems during the evaluation process.
CBSE awarded the marking contract to Coempt Edu Teck, a company with a controversial past linked to a 2019 exam failure incident.
Many students felt their exam scores did not reflect their true performance and protested online and in public.
The controversy has triggered public outrage and political criticism of Prime Minister Modi's government and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The exam results were released on May 13 after testing from February 17 to April 10.
There are increasing demands for reform and accountability in India’s education system.
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The article describes the events leading up to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing, where students and other citizens demonstrated for democracy and freedoms. Despite hopes that China’s opening to global trade would bring political change, the protests were violently ended by the government with tanks and soldiers a month later.
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In May 1989, large protests took place in Beijing demanding democratic rights.
China had been opening up to global trade for over ten years before the protests.
Many people believed increased economic freedom might lead to more democracy.
Student leader Wu'er Kaixi helped organize the protests and shared his experience.
On 4 May 1989, hundreds of thousands were in the streets, hopeful for change.
About one month later, government forces used tanks and soldiers to stop the protests.
The event is known as the Tiananmen Square massacre due to the violent crackdown.
The article is part of a series called Witness History, which shares personal stories from significant historical events.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a ceasefire if the Hezbollah group stops all attacks. The deal was made after talks in Washington, but fighting and air raid alarms continued shortly after the agreement.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah stopping all fire.
The ceasefire deal followed meetings led by the United States in Washington, DC.
The Lebanese armed forces will control certain "pilot zones" to keep non-state groups like Hezbollah out.
Hezbollah has continued attacks on Israel, and Israel has conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least ten people.
The ceasefire requires Hezbollah to withdraw its fighters from southern Lebanon.
Talks will continue later in June to try to reach a full agreement.
Israeli air raid sirens sounded hours after the deal due to a suspicious aerial target, but no casualties were reported.
An Israeli strike on Lebanese soil killed several civilians and two paramedics.
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The city of Monterrey in northern Mexico is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by boosting security. The local police will use helicopters, armored vehicles, and robotic dogs to patrol during the event.
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Monterrey will host four matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The city’s police will deploy 11 helicopters and 2 Black Hawk helicopters.
They will also use 90 armored vehicles for security.
Armed robotic dogs will patrol the streets of Monterrey.
Security staff will monitor the region from a central command center.
Mexico is hosting 13 World Cup matches in total during the tournament.
The preparations focus on keeping people safe during the large international event.
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New video footage shows an Iranian drone hitting Kuwait International Airport, causing serious damage. One person died, and more than 60 were hurt in the attack, which also damaged diplomatic buildings.
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Kuwait released new surveillance video of the drone strike on its airport.
The attack happened on a Wednesday.
One person was killed and over 60 people were injured.
A passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport was heavily damaged.
Kuwait's defense ministry called the strike a "criminal Iranian aggression."
The foreign ministry said diplomatic missions were also damaged.
The drone was identified as Iranian.
This event is part of ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Five years ago, a neighborhood in Swansea, Wales called Mayhill and Townhill experienced a violent riot lasting two hours, with property damage and attacks on police. Despite that event, local residents describe their community as close-knit, supportive, and positive, with strong ties among neighbors and efforts to improve the area.
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The riot happened on May 20, 2021, after a peaceful vigil turned violent.
Cars were burned, homes vandalized, and police officers were attacked.
Eighteen people were jailed for their role in the riot.
The community quickly came together afterward to help clean up and support each other.
Townhill and Mayhill are an estate of council houses built between World War I and II.
The area has large gardens, green spaces, and views across Swansea Bay.
The Phoenix Centre, a community hub, has worked for 25 years to support local people.
Residents say the positive community spirit outweighs the problems raised by the riot.
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A 21-year-old student named Olivia North suffered serious brain injuries in a scooter accident in Goa, India. After spending time in a coma and intensive care, she is now preparing to fly back to the UK to continue her recovery.
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Olivia North was on a gap year trip around India after finishing her second year at university.
She crashed a scooter in Goa without wearing a helmet and suffered a brain injury.
Olivia was unconscious and in a coma for part of her hospital stay.
Her family lost contact with her for two days before finding her in intensive care.
She had a brain bleed measuring 3.6mm, which doctors treated with medication, avoiding surgery.
Olivia initially could not remember her own name or recognize family members.
She is still very weak and tires easily but has been cleared to travel back to the UK.
Olivia’s father and sister flew to India to be with her in the hospital.
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The neo-Nazi group White Australia asked the Australian High Court for temporary protection from new anti-hate laws but was denied. The laws were created after a terror attack at Bondi Beach and make it illegal to support or join such groups.
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White Australia is a neo-Nazi group trying to register as a political party.
They sought a temporary block to avoid being labeled a prohibited hate group.
The High Court Chief Justice Stephen Gageler rejected their request for an injunction.
The group challenges the overall legality of the anti-hate speech laws in court in September.
These laws were passed after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
The Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke declared White Australia a prohibited hate group based on advice from the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
White Australia is seen as a continuation of the National Socialist Network, which disbanded after the laws passed.
It is now a crime to support, fund, or be a member of the group.
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Leamington Spa opened a "Library of Things" in January 2026, where people can borrow household items and tools instead of buying them. The goal is to help people save money and reduce clutter by sharing second-hand items.
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The Library of Things started in Leamington Spa in January 2026.
It lets people borrow items like tools, equipment, and unusual things such as unicycles and popcorn makers.
Members join for free, and there is a small fee to borrow items, with flexible loan times.
The project was created by Maurice Herson, who also ran a similar library in Oxford.
Most items are donated or bought second-hand to keep reuse going.
A student borrowed a sewing machine to learn clothes alterations without having to buy one.
The library shares space with Leamington Eco Hub, which promotes eco-friendly living.
There are now over 100 Libraries of Things across the UK, up from just six ten years ago.
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Germany did not win a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the first time. The German Foreign Minister said Russia played a role, and also said that Germany’s strong support for Israel caused it to lose votes.
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Germany has never before failed to get a non-permanent UN Security Council seat.
The position is voted on by UN member countries.
Germany’s Foreign Minister is Johann Wadephul.
He said Russia was partly responsible for Germany’s loss.
Germany strongly supports Israel in international issues.
This support likely cost Germany votes in the election.
The Security Council seat holds important influence in global decisions.
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An artist named Karen Bones spent 10 weeks creating a small model of the Union Corner building in Glasgow, which was mostly destroyed by a fire in March. She used recycled cardboard and detailed photographs to make the replica, including the shops affected by the fire and the building’s famous dome and signs.
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Union Corner is a historic Victorian building in Glasgow, damaged by a fire that started in a vape shop on March 8.
Only the front part (facade) of the building remains after the fire; demolition is ongoing with safety precautions in place.
Karen Bones made a model of the building using recycled cardboard, taking about 10 weeks to complete.
The model includes thousands of hand-cut bricks and roof tiles, plus 74 windows, making it very detailed.
Karen’s model shows the original shops that were lost in the fire, including nostalgic signs like Irn-Bru and Bell’s.
Karen creates miniature models of famous Glasgow locations and works from a small workshop in a caravan in Larbert.
She hopes the model will be displayed at Glasgow Central Station for the public to see and appreciate.
Karen was personally motivated to build the model because she has childhood memories connected to Union Street and the building.
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Brian McGillicuddy, an experienced American climber, has been missing on Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, since February. His family continues to search for answers as rescue teams conduct ongoing searches despite difficult weather conditions.
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Brian McGillicuddy, 64, was last heard from on 17 February before being reported missing on Ben Nevis two days later.
He was on his second hiking trip to Ben Nevis and may have been attempting a difficult ice climbing route called Orion Face Direct.
Brian’s wife, Kym McGillicuddy, flew from New York to Scotland to join the search efforts.
Rescue operations have included mountain rescue teams, coastguard, drone pilots, and search dogs.
The search changed from rescue to recovery due to worsening weather and lack of results.
Police Scotland continues to search using drones and is waiting for weather conditions to improve to expand the search area.
The family held a celebration of life service in March but still awaits closure without a death certificate.
The family faces emotional difficulty as they grieve while lacking official confirmation.
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Volunteers from a group called Project 33 spent 48 hours renovating Sarah Walton’s home in Trafford to better suit her three boys, who have complex needs. The home was transformed with new furniture and special touches like a hand-painted mural to make life easier for the family.
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Sarah Walton is a mother of three boys with complex needs.
Project 33 is a community interest company that renovates homes for families in need.
More than 40 volunteers helped renovate Sarah’s home in just two days.
The group started earlier in the year and has now renovated three homes.
Sarah’s home was changed to be more comfortable and functional for her children.
The boys’ bedroom features a mural of the night sky, chosen because some children with autism prefer darker spaces.
Sarah was nominated for the renovation by her mother, Maria.
Sarah hopes to volunteer with Project 33 in the future to help other families.
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Sikh leaders in Southampton have called for peace after violent protests erupted following the murder of Henry Nowak. The protests occurred near the home of the killer, Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing Nowak with a blade he carried for religious reasons. Community leaders condemned the violence and emphasized harmony and respect between communities.
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Henry Nowak, 18, was murdered in Southampton in December; Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years.
Digwa used a kirpan, a religious blade, to stab Nowak and lied to police, causing officers to initially arrest the victim instead of the attacker.
Violent protests took place near Digwa’s home, injuring 11 police officers and forcing police to retreat.
The Council of Southampton Gurdwaras condemned Digwa’s actions and the street violence, calling for peace and harmony.
Sikh leaders stressed that using the kirpan as a weapon contradicts Sikh beliefs, which promote respect and peace.
The Bishop of Southampton and other faith leaders visited the Sikh community to show support and condemned the violence.
Local MP Satvir Kaur spoke with community members affected by the protests and said violence is never justified.
Community leaders highlighted Southampton’s long history of welcoming different cultures and living peacefully together.
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A protest took place in Southampton after the killing of Henry Nowak, with some attendees being regular citizens upset by the incident. However, the protest also included several far-right figures, which contributed to violent clashes with police, resulting in injuries and arrests.
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Henry Nowak was killed, and police handcuffed him after a false accusation of racism by his killer, Vickrum Digwa.
A protest was held in Southampton to respond to Nowak’s death and police treatment.
Far-right leaders and groups, including fascists and anti-immigrant activists, attended the protest.
The protest turned violent, injuring 11 police officers and a police dog; two people were arrested.
Some far-right figures at the protest included Tommy Robinson, Luke Jahn, Laurence Fox, Paul Golding, and Nick Tenconi.
Far-right groups possibly brought supporters by bus to the event.
The protest was organized by Southampton Patriots and supported by Turning Point UK and Patriots of Britain.
Several speakers made aggressive speeches against police and called for political action focused on immigration and race issues.
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Brittany Higgins, a former Liberal staffer in Australia, shared in a new documentary why she chose not to change her last name after marriage in 2024. The film focuses on her experience of sexual violence, the legal battles that followed, and the impact of media attention on her life and mental health.
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Brittany Higgins was raped in 2019 by a colleague at Australia’s Parliament House.
She revealed the rape publicly in 2021, which led to a trial that was stopped due to juror misconduct.
The accused, Bruce Lehrmann, denied the allegations and later lost a defamation case he made against a journalist and a TV network.
Higgins chose to keep her last name after marriage to stay proud of her identity.
A documentary titled Silenced tells her story and discusses how defamation cases can silence victims and the media.
Higgins described court proceedings as stressful and invasive, involving intense scrutiny of her personal records.
She struggled with her mental health during the legal cases and even considered suicide.
Higgins and her husband moved to France in 2023, but she still faced media harassment there.
Lehrmann lost his final legal attempt to overturn the defamation ruling in April 2024.
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Israeli airstrikes hit residential buildings in Gaza City, killing nine people and causing many homes to catch fire. Rescue teams and ambulances were seen helping those injured and removing the casualties.
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Israeli strikes targeted residential buildings in Gaza City.
Nine Palestinians were killed in the attacks.
The strikes caused fires that burned down many homes.
Rescue workers were actively helping people at the scene.
Ambulances transported injured people away from the area.
The attacks led to significant destruction in the neighborhood.
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A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, according to Moscow-installed authorities. The attack came a day after Ukraine targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg, Russia, during a major economic forum. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that this conflict could escalate further.
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At least three people died and seven were wounded in a Ukrainian strike on non-residential buildings in Simferopol, Crimea.
The strike occurred while about 20,000 people from 130 countries attended the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Ukrainian forces targeted an oil terminal and a military base in Saint Petersburg with drone strikes.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s attacks were a response to increased Russian strikes on Ukrainian territory.
A drone attack on a bus in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine killed at least seven people.
Additional deaths were reported in Russia’s Bryansk region and Russian-occupied Kharkiv region.
Russian bombings killed at least 10 people across Ukraine on the same day.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted the increased ability of Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia and warned of a real risk of war escalation.
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