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A metal detectorist named Kevin Minto found a rare, large gold Roman ring engraved with the goddess Victoria in a field in Somerset. The ring and nearly 300 Roman coins were bought by the South West Heritage Trust for £78,000 to keep them in the local area.
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Kevin Minto is a lorry driver, former soldier, and metal detectorist from Wiltshire.
The ring dates back to around AD 297 and weighs 48 grams.
The ring features a finely engraved gemstone showing the goddess Victoria in a two-horse chariot.
The find included 297 Roman coins scattered over a wide area near Ilminster, Somerset.
The South West Heritage Trust acquired the ring and coins to preserve local history.
Minto shared his part of the reward with a friend and gave half to the landowner.
The discovery was made during a military veterans’ detecting rally, causing some dispute over ownership.
The ring may have belonged to an important Roman figure like a governor or merchant and could have had ceremonial use.
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Joel Meyerowitz, a photographic artist, is holding his fourth solo exhibition in London, showing 25 photos from his career spanning over six decades. The exhibition features images capturing unexpected moments in everyday life, mostly from New York City between the 1960s and 2019.
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The exhibition is called "Joel Meyerowitz: Select Works, 1962-2019."
It is held at Huxley-Parlour in London from June 5 to July 11.
Meyerowitz’s photos focus on surprising, fleeting moments during daily life.
Many images show New York City streets from the 1960s to 1970s.
The photos reveal layers of color, light, and everyday scenes with unexpected details.
Meyerowitz carries a camera every day to capture chance moments.
His style combines alert observation with a sense of wit and sensitivity.
He was born in New York in 1938 and is considered an important street photographer.
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Russian missile and drone attacks hit multiple Ukrainian cities, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles overnight, causing fires, power cuts, and building damage in Kyiv and other cities.
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Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight.
At least nine people died and dozens were wounded in the attacks.
Kyiv suffered missile strikes that caused fires, power outages, and trapped residents in damaged buildings.
Four people died and 58 were wounded in Kyiv, including two children.
Five people died and 25 were wounded in the city of Dnipro.
Ten people were wounded in Kharkiv, including one child.
Ukraine retaliated with a drone strike that killed one person in Russia’s Kursk region.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned of a “massive new strike” by Russia and requested Patriot missile systems from President Trump and the U.S. Congress to defend against attacks.
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In the Central African Republic, many women face dangerous childbirth conditions due to ongoing conflict and weak health systems. Cuts in humanitarian aid, including U.S. funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), have reduced access to maternal healthcare and increased risks for pregnant women.
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A woman named Maude Ahmad Fadala gave birth in the street in a refugee camp without medical help due to lack of facilities.
Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of maternal deaths, with around 182,000 women dying each year from pregnancy-related causes.
Nearly two-thirds of maternal deaths globally happen in countries affected by conflict or instability.
In the Central African Republic, women are 40 times more likely to die in childbirth than those in the United States.
Internal conflict has weakened the country’s health system and limited available services, especially outside major cities.
The Central African Republic's government started a plan in 2024 to increase maternal healthcare spending but has not reported on progress.
U.S. cuts to funding of the UNFPA have led to closure of midwife jobs, “safe spaces” for pregnant women, and health facilities in areas like Birao.
UNFPA's budget in the country has been cut by half in the last two years, leaving it as the only provider of reproductive health products.
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French winemakers are planting trees alongside grapevines, a practice called "vitiforestry," to protect vineyards from climate change effects like heatwaves and frost. This approach is based on an old tradition and is showing promising results in maintaining grape quality and yield during extreme weather.
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Vitiforestry means growing trees together with grapevines in vineyards.
Trees provide shade during heatwaves and protect vines from spring frost.
The practice is traditional in countries like Italy and Greece but is now being revived in France.
French winegrowers are planting local tree species such as apple, pear, peach, hazelnut, and quince trees near the vines.
Initial results from the Rhône region showed vines with trees coped better during a 40°C heatwave in 2025.
Research shows that trees lower leaf and fruit temperatures, helping to save the harvest.
Regional governments in France support vitiforestry with subsidies and legal rules were established in 2024.
The method is expanding to major French wine areas like Bordeaux, Languedoc, and Champagne.
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Aidan McAllister, a 28-year-old man with a brain tumor, donated part of his healthy brain tissue during surgery to help researchers study dementia. This rare donation is being used to better understand how Alzheimer's disease damages brain connections, aiming to find new treatments.
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Aidan McAllister was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor in 2023.
During surgery to remove the tumor, doctors took a small piece of Aidan’s healthy brain tissue for dementia research.
The donated brain tissue is kept alive in the lab to study how Alzheimer’s disease harms brain cells.
Aidan’s grandfather died from severe dementia in 2020, which motivated him to help research.
The research focuses on toxic proteins that damage synapses, the parts of brain cells that send messages.
Normally, healthy brain tissue removed during surgery is discarded, but now it is used for medical study.
Neurosurgeon Paul Brennan and Dr. Claire Durrant lead this research through NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh.
Aidan is currently receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy following surgery.
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Russia launched missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens. The attack damaged residential buildings in Kyiv and other cities, trapping some people under rubble, while rescue efforts continue.
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At least 11 people died, including four in Kyiv and six in the city of Dnipro.
Dozens more were injured, including three children and one rescuer killed in a second strike during rescue efforts.
Residential buildings in eight districts of Kyiv were damaged.
Some people remain trapped under rubble in damaged apartment buildings.
Ukraine issued air raid alerts and urged citizens to seek shelter before the attack.
Rescue operations are ongoing amid continued air raid alerts.
Ukraine is asking its allies for more air defense missiles to protect against missile attacks.
Ukraine’s air defenses can intercept many drones, but ballistic missiles remain a challenge.
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Australia’s Labor MP Ed Husic warned that the Aukus submarine deal with the United States may not deliver the new nuclear submarines promised because of slow US production rates and political issues. Australia will receive three second-hand Virginia-class submarines instead of new boats, raising concerns about delays and sovereignty.
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The Aukus deal, worth $368 billion, was agreed in 2021 between Australia, the US, and the UK to provide Australia with nuclear submarines.
Australia will now accept three used Virginia-class submarines from the US rather than new or mixed vessels.
US shipyards currently produce about 1.1 to 1.2 Virginia-class subs per year, below the needed 2.33 per year for the deal’s timetable.
The transfer of submarines depends on the US president agreeing to release them, based on US Navy needs.
Ed Husic raised concerns about the “transactional nature” of the Trump administration affecting the deal.
Defense Minister Richard Marles said accepting used submarines saves significant costs and simplifies training.
There is internal debate within Australia’s Labor Party regarding the deal and its future delivery.
A public inquiry into Aukus has been announced, led by former Labor minister Peter Garrett.
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John McFall, a British Paralympian and surgeon, may become the first person with a physical disability to live in space. He could join a mission to the Haven-1 commercial space station, planned for launch in 2027, to study how space affects his body and prosthetic limbs.
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John McFall lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident at age 19.
He won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and later became an orthopedic surgeon.
McFall was selected for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) astronaut reserve and cleared for space activities last year.
The Haven-1 station, built by California startup Vast, will hold up to four astronauts and launch around 2027.
McFall’s mission will study the effects of microgravity on his body and prosthetics, aiming to improve designs for disabled people.
The UK Space Agency is helping Vast find sponsors to fund McFall’s flight.
The mission will use a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule launched on a Falcon 9 rocket.
If successful, McFall will be the first Briton in space since Tim Peake’s mission in 2015-16.
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A UK survey shows fewer people now believe a university degree is worth the time and money. Rising student debt, high tuition fees, and worries about fewer graduate jobs because of technology have made many question the value of higher education.
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The percentage of people in the UK who think a degree is not worth it rose from 14% in 2005 to 34% in 2025.
Only 36% now believe university graduates will be much better off financially than non-graduates, down from 50%.
University attendance in the UK grew from 6% of school leavers in 1983 to 36% in 2025, with over 2 million students enrolled.
Tuition fees increased from £1,000 a year in 1998 to £9,535 a year now, plus living costs.
Many graduates are unhappy with frozen student loan repayment thresholds and interest rates higher than inflation.
Experts say graduates still have better job prospects and earnings, but economic growth is slow, limiting rewards.
A leader from the student union says the current funding system harms students and causes growing debt.
Universities are seen as important for personal growth, social mobility, and the economy, but reforms may be needed.
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Hungary’s new government plans to introduce a wealth tax targeting the richest citizens, especially those who grew wealthy during Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power. The tax would apply to assets above about £2.4 million and include properties, shares, yachts, and other valuables. This move aims to bring more money into public funds and address economic inequality.
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Viktor Orbán’s long rule in Hungary ended after the recent general election.
Balásy Gyula, a wealthy businessman who benefited under Orbán, gave up his companies to the state.
Hungary’s new leader, Péter Magyar, and his party, Tisza, plan a new wealth tax.
The tax could be Hungary’s first new wealth tax since the 1980s among EU countries.
The proposed tax rate is 1% annually on assets above 1 billion forints (£2.4 million).
Assets counted include property, company shares, yachts, private jets, paintings, and sports cars.
Wealth owned by spouses and children would also be taxed to prevent avoiding the tax.
Many of Hungary’s richest people gained wealth through public contracts under Orbán’s government.
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Russian forces launched missiles and drones at Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, killing at least three people and injuring 35, including children. Several residential buildings and civilian areas were damaged, and rescue efforts are ongoing to help those trapped under rubble.
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The attack happened overnight, causing explosions that lasted into the early morning.
At least three people died, and 35 were injured, including three children.
Residential buildings in eight districts of Kyiv were damaged.
A nine-story building in the Podilskyi district was partially destroyed, trapping people inside.
Rescue teams are working to find and help those trapped under debris.
A 20-story and a 24-story building were damaged in the Solomianskyi district.
Kyiv had been preparing for a large attack after warnings from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Air raid alerts remain in effect during rescue operations to protect residents.
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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal no longer works because Iran’s nuclear technology has improved. Any new agreement must consider current facts, including recent conflicts affecting the region.
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Rafael Grossi is the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
He stated that the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is outdated.
Iran has made significant progress in its nuclear technology.
A future deal must reflect Iran’s current nuclear abilities.
Recent conflicts in the region affect the context of any new agreement.
The new deal will be different from the 2015 agreement to match today’s situation.
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Teachers in Mexico City protested for higher pay and better pensions before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Police used tear gas when some protesters broke through barriers near a fan zone.
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Teachers marched in Mexico City to demand better salaries and pensions.
The protests occurred ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Some demonstrators pushed through barricades near a FIFA fan zone.
Police responded by firing tear gas to control the crowd.
Organizers warned there could be more protests before the World Cup starts.
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Russian air raids hit several major cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, killing at least five people and injuring dozens. The attacks caused significant damage to residential buildings, fires, and forced many residents to seek shelter underground.
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At least five people died and many were injured in Russian air strikes on Ukrainian cities.
In Dnipro, four people died and 16 were wounded; buildings and playgrounds were heavily damaged.
Kyiv saw at least one death and 29 injuries due to missile strikes, causing apartment building collapses and fires.
Residents in Kyiv took shelter in metro stations following air raid warnings covering much of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy warned of a possible large-scale Russian attack and urged people to heed air raid alerts.
In Kharkiv, 10 people including a child were injured in missile and drone attacks.
Russia publicly announced plans for ongoing systematic strikes on Kyiv’s military and government targets.
The attacks followed a deadly drone strike on a dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk, which Ukraine denied carrying out.
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Malak Mahmoud, a heavily pregnant woman, was filmed being pushed to the ground by a Dutch police officer while her husband was being detained at an asylum center in Zeist, Netherlands. The police said they are reviewing the incident and have started an investigation but have not given further comments.
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Malak Mahmoud is pregnant and was involved in a police incident at an asylum center.
She was filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer.
Her husband, who is Palestinian and from Gaza, was being detained by the police.
The incident happened in Zeist, a town in the Netherlands.
Dutch police have announced they are reviewing the use of force in this case.
An investigation into the incident has been opened by the police.
The police did not respond to Al Jazeera’s request for a detailed comment.
Malak Mahmoud shared her account of the event with Al Jazeera.
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The Israeli military intercepted rockets launched from Lebanon into northern Israel early Tuesday, despite President Donald Trump's announcement that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah would stop. No injuries were reported, but tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border remain high as both sides continue actions.
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Israeli air defenses intercepted two projectiles from Lebanon on early June 2, 2026.
The attacks happened hours after President Donald Trump said fighting would end.
A suspicious aerial object also fell inside Israeli territory near the Lebanon border.
No injuries were reported from these incidents.
President Trump said he convinced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to send troops to southern Beirut.
Lebanon's embassy in Washington stated Hezbollah accepted a US proposal for a "reciprocal cessation of attacks."
Despite this, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for several attacks on Israeli targets the night before.
The conflict involves Israel, Lebanon-based Hezbollah, and has regional backing including Iran.
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US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to reduce fighting after his talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and indirect communication with Hezbollah. Despite the agreement, Israel warned it might strike Beirut if Hezbollah’s attacks continue, and missile launches were detected from Lebanon.
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President Trump announced an agreement between Israel and Hezbollah to dial back fighting.
Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and communicated indirectly with Hezbollah through mediators.
Israel made its deepest military move into Lebanon in over 25 years recently.
Israel will not send troops to Beirut, and those heading there have been turned back, according to Trump.
Netanyahu said Israel will continue military operations in southern Lebanon and warned of strikes on Beirut if attacks persist.
No immediate official comment came from Hezbollah about the agreement.
Lebanese authorities and Hezbollah accepted a US proposal that limits attacks: no Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and no Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel.
Missile launches from Lebanon triggered Israeli warnings for residents in northern Israel to take cover.
Talks between Israel and Lebanon are planned in Washington to discuss extending the ceasefire.
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Russian air strikes hit several major cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, early on June 2, 2026. The attacks killed at least five people and injured dozens, causing damage to residential buildings and leading many residents to seek shelter underground.
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At least five people were killed, and dozens were injured in Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Dnipro suffered four deaths and 16 injuries, with damaged homes, vehicles, and a playground.
Kyiv had at least one death and 29 injuries; a 24-storey apartment building partially collapsed.
Fires broke out in Kyiv from missile debris, including near a kindergarten.
Thousands of Kyiv residents took shelter in metro stations due to air raid warnings.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warned of a possible major Russian assault and said defenders are prepared.
Russia claimed the attacks targeted Ukrainian military and decision centers as retaliation for a drone strike on Russian-held territory, which Ukraine denies.
The conflict began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 and continues with no major peace progress.
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This article marks the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe, a famous Hollywood actress. It highlights a CBS News special from 1962 that showed interviews with people who knew her well, discussing her life shortly after she died.
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Marilyn Monroe was born 100 years ago from the article's date.
She was a well-known actress in Hollywood.
Monroe died at the age of 36.
Six days after her death in 1962, CBS News aired a special about her life.
The special included interviews with her friends, mentors, and colleagues.
The program aimed to give a personal look at her life and legacy.
The story is part of the CBS News archives.
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