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The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, told Congress that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and taking a bigger role in talks. Mojtaba had not appeared publicly since he was said to be hurt in strikes that also killed his father.
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Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran’s new Supreme Leader.
He was reportedly wounded during US-Israeli strikes.
Those strikes also killed his father, the previous Supreme Leader.
Mojtaba had not been seen or heard from in public for some time.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Mojtaba is now more active in negotiations.
Rubio gave this information during a testimony before the US Congress.
The news was shared by a US government official involved in foreign affairs.
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Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian homes in a village near Ramallah, causing major damage to houses, cars, and farmland. The village of Khirbet Abu Falah has faced many such attacks, with over 30 incidents reported since late March.
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The fires were started by Israeli settlers.
The location is Khirbet Abu Falah, a village near Ramallah.
Homes, vehicles, and farmland were heavily damaged.
This village has been attacked many times before.
More than 30 settler attacks have happened since late March.
The article focuses on ongoing conflicts in this specific area.
Damage includes destruction of property and agricultural land.
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In Southampton, England, police were attacked by protesters after bodycam footage showed an 18-year-old student, Henry Nowak, being handcuffed while fatally wounded with stab wounds. The student, who died after pleading "I can't breathe," had been attacked by a man who falsely claimed a racist attack, leading to outrage and a rally addressed by far-right figure Tommy Robinson.
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Henry Nowak, 18, was stabbed to death in December and was handcuffed by police as he lay dying.
Bodycam footage shows Nowak telling police "I can't breathe" while he was fatally wounded.
The attacker, Vickrum Digwa, 23, falsely told police that Nowak racially insulted him.
Digwa was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years.
Protesters threw stones, bottles, and bins at police during a rally in Southampton.
Far-right speaker Tommy Robinson said police treat white British people unfairly.
Police have referred their actions to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation.
UK leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, called for an investigation and urged calm to prevent division.
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Two men from Pakistan were arrested in southern Italy after four migrant farm workers died in a minivan fire. The fire was set deliberately, and a fifth survivor escaped by breaking a window.
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Four migrant workers were found dead inside a minivan that was set on fire in Calabria, southern Italy.
Two Pakistani nationals were arrested for the alleged murders based on CCTV footage.
The fire occurred at a petrol station in a farming area known for tensions between migrant workers.
CCTV showed two people blocking the van’s doors and pouring liquid inside to start the fire.
A fifth man from Afghanistan survived by breaking a window and escaping the fire.
The victims included three Afghans and one Pakistani, all working in agriculture.
The survivor said the attackers demanded transportation money, which was refused, and that workers were unpaid for strawberry field work despite being given food and lodging.
The attack caused shock in Italy, with regional leaders and unions calling for action to protect migrant workers.
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President Donald Trump reportedly spoke harshly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call. The disagreement happened because of Israel’s threat to attack the southern suburbs of Beirut.
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The phone call was between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
President Trump used strong language during the conversation.
The conflict was about Israel’s plan to possibly strike Beirut’s southern suburbs.
The southern suburbs of Beirut are known to have groups allied with Hezbollah.
The incident was reported by news sources including Al Jazeera.
This phone call shows tension between the U.S. and Israel over military actions in Lebanon.
President Trump’s reaction reflects concern over escalating violence in the region.
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Marley Dias, an author and activist who recently graduated from Harvard, talks about the importance of sharing stories about Black people. She discusses her new book, "I Am the Dream Come True," which highlights these stories and the idea that everyone has different backgrounds.
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Marley Dias is an author and activist.
She recently graduated from Harvard University.
She wrote a new book called "I Am the Dream Come True."
The book focuses on telling stories about Black people.
Dias believes it is important to share stories from different backgrounds.
She appeared on CBS News to talk about her book and ideas.
She said, "We all come from somewhere else," to explain how everyone has diverse origins.
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Several New York Democratic leaders joined the city's Israel Day parade but later criticized the participation of Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right finance minister, who marched in the event. Parade organizers said they did not know Smotrich would attend and condemned his extremist views.
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Bezalel Smotrich is Israel’s finance minister and a prominent far-right figure supporting Israeli settlements.
Smotrich attended the New York Israel Day parade despite not being invited by the main organizers.
Several New York Democratic leaders, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, condemned Smotrich’s attendance and his extremist statements.
The parade included many top New York politicians like Senator Chuck Schumer and Representatives Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to attend, citing opposition to the current Israeli government.
Smotrich has called for annexing the West Bank and has made hateful remarks about Palestinians and LGBTQ+ people.
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC-NY), the parade organizer, said Smotrich’s attendance was arranged by the Israeli consulate without their knowledge.
Countries including the UK and Canada have sanctioned Smotrich for inciting violence and human rights abuses.
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Ken Jennings, who is known for his “Jeopardy!” winning streak, said that his college roommate was Brandon Sanderson, a famous fantasy book writer. They went to Brigham Young University together, and Sanderson worked night shifts at a hotel while writing big fantasy novels.
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Ken Jennings and Brandon Sanderson were college roommates at Brigham Young University from 1996 to 2000.
Brandon Sanderson is a well-known author of fantasy books, including series like “Mistborn” and “The Stormlight Archive.”
Sanderson worked as a night-shift desk clerk at a hotel during college, where he wrote long novels.
Jennings shared this information during a question-and-answer session on the “Jeopardy!” show.
Sanderson has become very successful and now can afford private travel instead of flying commercial.
Jennings humorously said that he is the second most successful person from their apartment now.
Fans were excited to learn about the connection between the two famous people.
Jennings later clarified he might have confused the hotel brand where Sanderson worked.
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Israel continues military strikes in southern Lebanon while Hezbollah attacks its troops, despite a recent deal meant to reduce violence. President Donald Trump acknowledged Hezbollah's role, which was seen as embarrassing by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Israel is striking targets in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah, supported by Iran, is attacking Israeli troops in the area.
A deal to de-escalate violence was hosted by the United States but has not stopped fighting.
President Donald Trump publicly recognized Hezbollah's involvement in the conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not accept the de-escalation deal.
The conflict involves tensions between Israel, Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran.
U.S.-hosted talks between Lebanon and Israel have taken place but have not led to peace.
The situation remains tense with ongoing military actions and political disagreements.
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s military actions in Lebanon have caused problems in peace talks between the United States and Iran. This tension has also affected the close relationship between President Trump and Netanyahu, especially as Netanyahu faces Israeli elections and legal challenges.
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Israel’s military operations in Lebanon have become a key problem in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.
Netanyahu threatened to bomb Beirut suburbs to push out Hezbollah, which led Iran to pause talks with the U.S.
President Trump responded by saying the talks had involved “too much” discussion.
Trump and Netanyahu had a tense phone call over the conflict and peace talks.
Netanyahu faces political pressure with upcoming Israeli elections and a drop in popularity.
The Israeli parliament voted to dissolve itself, setting the stage for early elections in the fall.
Netanyahu is also on trial for fraud and bribery, with the trial delayed multiple times.
The strained relationship with Trump reflects both leaders’ political priorities and challenges.
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The European Union has started using a new Entry/Exit System to record travelers’ biometric data like fingerprints and facial scans when they arrive. This system replaces passport stamps and aims to speed up border checks, but some travelers have experienced longer waits, especially at busy airports.
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The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully active in April.
It records biometric data (fingerprints, facial scans) and passport details of non-EU travelers.
The EES covers 29 countries within the Schengen Area, which allows free travel across borders without customs checks.
This system does not change visa rules or how long a traveler can stay.
Wait times vary and can be longer at busy airports like Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.
Some lines for the new system have reached up to 3.5 hours during peak travel times.
Self-service kiosks used for check-in with the system have caused some delays due to slow processing.
Spanish airports reported no major problems after the system started.
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Israeli warplanes carried out many strikes in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Donald Trump. Recent fighting involves Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants, with casualties reported and warnings of further attacks.
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President Trump helped arrange a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but attacks continued.
Lebanon reported 30 Israeli air strikes in the south, including one that killed six family members near Sidon.
Israel warned residents in the southern city of Nabatiyeh to evacuate before new strikes.
Hezbollah says it attacked Israeli troops inside Lebanon but has not targeted Israeli cities recently.
Israel intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel, with no injuries reported.
The conflict intensified after Hezbollah fired rockets on 2 March in response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.
Israeli forces moved deep into southern Lebanon, raising their flag over Beaufort Castle for the first time since 2000.
Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of violating the ceasefire that has been officially in place but not respected by either side.
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The article discusses France’s challenge in handling Russian influence in its media and politics. It highlights the case of Xenia Fedorova, a former Russian state TV figure spreading pro-Kremlin messages in France, amid growing tensions between France and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
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Xenia Fedorova was the head of a Russian state TV channel's French language service.
She recently received a ten-year residency permit in France.
Vincent Bolloré, a media owner with far-right ties, supports Fedorova’s work in France.
Fedorova promotes messages aligned with Kremlin propaganda, with little fact-checking.
France has taken actions against Russia, including seizing a Russian tanker with UK support.
French President Emmanuel Macron and British leader Keir Starmer support Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
The article raises concerns about Russian influence before France’s next presidential election, where pro-Putin and pro-Trump far-right groups are gaining support.
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The United Kingdom's interior ministry has banned commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the country. They were scheduled to attend an ideas festival but are now not allowed to visit.
Key Facts
The UK interior ministry is blocking Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from visiting.
Both are known as progressive commentators.
They were invited to take part in an ideas festival in the UK.
The decision prevents them from attending the event.
The ban is an official government action.
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Costume designer Ray Holman worked on the TV series Rivals, which is based on Dame Jilly Cooper's novels. He created outfits including a blue satin suit that Dame Jilly loved and wore to important events before she died in October 2023.
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Rivals is a TV drama based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles books.
Ray Holman designed costumes for the show, including a blue satin suit worn by Dame Jilly Cooper.
Dame Jilly Cooper died in October 2023 at age 88 after a fall at her home.
The second series is set in 1987 and features costumes researched using old magazines and vintage stores.
David Tennant plays Lord Tony Baddingham, whose character’s style includes power suits inspired by musical productions.
Ray Holman has also worked on other TV shows like Doctor Who and Broadchurch.
Holman is proud of his working class background and helps promote careers in creative industries through Screen Craft Guild Cymru.
Dame Jilly Cooper had a cameo in the show and was involved in the costume design process.
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President Donald Trump said that reports claiming the United States and Iran stopped talking about ending the war are not true. He said the conversations have been happening continuously, including very recently.
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President Trump denied claims that U.S.-Iran negotiations have stopped.
He called these reports “false and erroneous.”
The denial was posted on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump said talks have been ongoing, mentioning conversations from two to four days ago.
The discussions are about ending a war involving Iran.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is becoming more involved in Iran’s affairs as talks continue between the U.S. and Iran after an April 8 truce. The U.S. is negotiating with Iran over ending the war, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but a final agreement has not yet been reached.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since U.S. air strikes killed his father, but signs show he is active through written communication.
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a possible deal to end the war, with President Trump tightening terms recently.
The U.S. demands Iran never develop nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas supplies.
Iran is still studying the U.S. proposal and is cautious due to distrust and concerns about U.S. compliance with the ceasefire.
Rubio said talks now may include sensitive parts of Iran’s nuclear program that were previously off limits.
Sanctions relief for Iran is not on the table unless Iran makes major concessions on its nuclear program and enriched uranium stock.
The ongoing conflict, involving Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, has caused thousands of deaths and disrupted global energy markets.
Israel continues air strikes in southern Lebanon despite a partial U.S.-mediated ceasefire, which Iran says must be fully included in any agreement.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, responded publicly to the stabbing death of Henry Nowak by focusing on racial issues and calling for action. Farage linked the case to “anti-white prejudice” and urged the government to review the killer’s sentence, while facing competition from more extreme right-wing figures who want harsher measures.
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Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed and police footage shows him pleading for help.
The killer, Vickrum Singh Digwa, was jailed for at least 21 years.
Nigel Farage called for anger over Nowak’s death and promoted the idea that “white lives matter.”
Farage suggested the legal system treats people differently based on race.
Rupert Lowe, a more hard-right politician, suggested the killer would have been executed under his party’s government.
Elon Musk showed interest in the case and offered to fund a lawsuit against the police.
Farage’s party, Reform UK, faces pressure from parties further to the right pushing more extreme views.
The case is being used by far-right groups to highlight ethnic and national identity issues in Britain.
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The European Union has agreed on a new migration plan to speed up deportations and allow building detention centers outside its member countries. This plan aims to return people who do not have permission to stay in the EU faster, but rights groups warn it could harm migrants and violate human rights.
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The EU’s new migration policy focuses on faster deportations and setting up "return hubs" outside the 27-member bloc.
The agreement was made by the European Commission, European Council, and European Parliament in a joint negotiation.
The policy allows EU countries to make deals with non-EU countries, mostly in Africa, to create detention centers for migrants.
At least five EU countries—Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Greece—are already negotiating such deals.
Critics compare the EU plan to the U.S. immigration enforcement under President Trump and express concern it may hurt migrants’ rights.
The deal includes measures that allow law enforcement to act without judges’ approval in some cases.
Supporters say the policy respects international law and fundamental rights while improving efficiency.
The policy now awaits formal approval from EU governments and lawmakers and is expected to be approved quickly.
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President Donald Trump tried to reduce the violence in Lebanon amid Israel's military attacks and Hezbollah's rocket launches. While a limited agreement was reached to lessen fighting, conflict and casualties continue, affecting many Lebanese civilians.
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Israel carried out drone strikes killing eight people, including children, and damaged a hospital in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah continued firing rockets and drones during the conflict.
President Trump intervened to stop the fighting temporarily, addressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The limited deal stated Israel would avoid striking Beirut’s southern suburbs if Hezbollah stopped attacks.
Despite the truce, Israel has killed hundreds in Lebanon and increased its military offensive recently.
Israeli elections in October have led to political pressure to intensify attacks on Hezbollah.
Lebanon has many displaced people due to the fighting, with thousands fleeing and homes destroyed.
Experts say lasting peace needs real diplomatic efforts, not short-term deals or aggressive phone calls.
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