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Sudan’s ongoing civil war has badly damaged the country’s healthcare system, leading to serious shortages of medicines like insulin and malaria treatments. The closure of local drug factories and disrupted supply chains have caused a rise in smuggled medicines, which are often spoiled and unsafe for patients.
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Sudan has faced more than three years of civil war between government forces and paramilitary groups.
The conflict has killed over 50,000 people and displaced about 14 million.
Many hospitals and pharmaceutical factories are closed or unusable.
Around 40% of Sudan’s health facilities are not working, with even higher shutdown rates in some regions like Khartoum.
Smugglers have filled the drug supply gap, selling unregulated medicines known locally as “Boko”.
These smuggled drugs often lack proper storage, making them spoiled or dangerous.
Intravenous malaria medicines from smuggling are particularly risky and can cause severe health problems.
Before the war, Sudan produced many essential medicines locally, but now factories have stopped almost all production.
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Six people were stabbed and 24 arrests were made after Arsenal's victory parade in north London. Most stabbing victims were not seriously hurt, but one man was in life-threatening condition before improving.
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The stabbing incidents occurred during Arsenal's Premier League title victory parade.
More than 500 police officers were present at the event.
A man in his 20s was seriously injured and taken to the hospital; his condition later became stable.
Police arrested 24 people in connection with the events.
Among the arrests, 10 were suspected of attacking police officers.
Three people were arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
One person was arrested for grievous bodily harm related to a head injury.
Two police officers were injured during the parade, one with a slash wound and another hit on the head.
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A rescue diver named Mikko Passi helped free miners trapped in a cave in Laos for 10 days. He shared his experience of the moment the miners were rescued. Two miners are still missing.
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The rescue took place in a cave located in Laos.
The miners were trapped underground for 10 days.
Mikko Passi is a diver who took part in the rescue operation.
Passi described the moment when the trapped miners were brought out of the cave.
Despite rescuing some miners, two remain missing.
The rescue attracted international attention due to its difficulty.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine says his government has proof that Russia is kidnapping thousands of Ukrainian children. He says these children are being forced to fight in the war.
Key Facts
President Zelenskyy claims Russia is abducting Ukrainian children.
Thousands of children are reportedly taken.
The children are forced to join the war on Russia’s side.
The information comes from the Ukrainian government.
The war is between Russia and Ukraine.
CBS News reported on Zelenskyy’s statement.
The situation involves serious human rights concerns.
No additional evidence details were provided in the report.
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A dermatologist from Yale School of Medicine explains that some common daily habits can dry out your skin without you noticing. These include long or hot showers, not moisturizing enough, too much sun exposure, and using harsh chemical products. Making small changes in these areas can help keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
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Taking long showers can remove natural oils that keep skin moisturized.
Hot showers also strip protective lipids from the skin.
Not using moisturizer regularly prevents the skin from replenishing fats called ceramides, which keep skin healthy.
Ceramides make up 30-40% of the skin’s outer layer and help maintain moisture and protect from germs.
Too much sun and heat damages the skin and increases the risk of melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
Using skin products with irritating chemicals can lead to skin dehydration and irritation.
Choosing the right skincare products and limiting shower time and temperature can improve skin hydration.
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Rosamund Pike stopped her West End play performance to ask an audience member to stop texting during an important scene. She explained how phone use can distract actors and hoped the message was truly urgent, reminding everyone about theatre manners.
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Rosamund Pike acted in and produced the play Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre.
She addressed the audience after the show because someone was texting during an emotional scene.
Pike asked the person to respect the theatre and actors by not using phones during the play.
The play deals with serious topics like sexual assault and legal injustices.
Pike won the Olivier Award for best actress for her role as Jessica Parks in this play.
Audience members reacted with surprise and applause after Pike’s speech.
Other actors like Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman have also asked audiences to avoid phone use during shows.
The audience generally supports filming only during curtain calls, not during performances.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar plans to change the constitution to remove President Tamas Sulyok, whom he calls a puppet of the previous government led by Viktor Orban. Sulyok refuses to resign, and Magyar intends to start a legal process to remove him from office.
Key Facts
Peter Magyar is the new Prime Minister of Hungary after winning a large majority in April elections.
Magyar wants to remove President Tamas Sulyok and other officials appointed under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government.
Magyar has called Sulyok Orban’s “puppet” and asked him to resign, but Sulyok has refused.
Hungary’s president signs laws and can send them back to the Constitutional Court for review.
Magyar plans to use constitutional changes to remove Sulyok and other officials linked to Orban’s rule.
Sulyok’s office says Magyar’s demands harm the president’s authority and the country’s constitutional system.
Sulyok has asked the Venice Commission, a European legal group, to assess the dispute.
Magyar’s party holds a two-thirds majority, allowing them to change the constitution if they proceed.
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The United States and Iran have exchanged new military strikes. President Donald Trump criticized those who oppose military action and made changes to a possible Iran agreement related to the Strait of Hormuz and enriched uranium.
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The U.S. and Iran recently carried out attacks against each other.
President Donald Trump criticized people who oppose military action against Iran.
Trump made edits to a possible agreement with Iran.
The changes concern the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
The edits also relate to Iran's enriched uranium, which is used for nuclear energy or weapons.
CBS News reporter Courtney Kealy provided this update.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The news was shared through CBS News and their app.
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A meteor about 3 feet wide entered the atmosphere near the border of New Hampshire and Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon. It caused loud booms and a bright fireball seen from several US states and parts of Canada, shaking buildings but did not create an earthquake.
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The meteor was around 3 feet (1 meter) wide.
It entered the atmosphere near the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border at 2:06 pm.
NASA confirmed it was natural, not space debris, and broke up about 40 miles above the ground.
The meteor traveled at about 75,000 mph (120,700 km/h).
Its breakup released energy equal to about 300 tons of TNT, causing loud sonic booms.
People reported hearing double booms and feeling building shakes in several states, from Delaware to Rhode Island and into Canada.
No earthquake was detected by seismographs, so the shaking was caused by the meteor’s shock waves.
Most meteors burn up before hitting the ground; this one likely did not hit land and may have fallen into the ocean.
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The UK government has banned two leftwing US political commentators, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, from entering the country because their presence was considered “not conducive to the public good.” This move has drawn criticism from free speech activists who argue it limits open debate and lacks transparency.
Key Facts
Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker were both invited to speak at events in the UK, including SXSW London.
The UK Home Office cancelled their electronic travel authorisations (ETA) on public good grounds.
Uygur has been accused of spreading antisemitic ideas, which he denies, saying his critiques focus on Israeli government influence.
Piker faced backlash for past controversial statements, including one about 9/11, and supports Hamas over Israel, but says he is anti-Israel, not antisemitic.
Free speech groups like Index on Censorship and Liberty criticized the bans as a dangerous restriction on speech and called for more transparency.
Jewish organizations and some UK politicians expressed concern about Piker’s past rhetoric and supported the ban.
Critics warn that banning speakers could set a risky precedent and does not stop people from accessing their views online.
The issue highlights tensions between protecting free speech and preventing harmful or offensive speech.
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A mother from Gaza shares the loss of her two young sons, Ryan and Yaman, who died during the conflict in January 2024. She describes the impact of the war on her family and highlights the ongoing suffering of children in Gaza amid widespread violence.
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Ryan was 51 days old when he died after being trapped under debris during a war ceasefire.
Yaman, aged seven, died shortly after being rescued from the rubble despite initial reports of minor injuries.
The family lived near Gaza City and experienced destruction of their home during the conflict.
Yaman was described as highly intelligent and sensitive, with a love for learning and animals.
The mother’s youngest son, Nasser, survived but is deeply affected by the loss of his brothers.
Over 21,000 Palestinian children have died in the conflict, according to statistics mentioned.
The article highlights the psychological trauma experienced by survivors like Nasser.
International days and laws exist to protect children, but the author believes the world failed to protect her children in Gaza.
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A charity called Heal Rewilding has spent three years turning a former dairy farm in Somerset back into a wild natural area. During this time, the number of bird and butterfly species has increased, and more small mammals and bats now live there. The project uses natural processes like free-roaming animals and habitat restoration to help wildlife return.
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The farm covers 190 hectares (about 460 acres) near Frome in east Somerset.
Bird species increased from 67 to 94, and butterfly species rose from 11 to 24 in three years.
At least 15 bat species and five small mammal species live on the site now, compared to fewer nearby.
Natural processes like restoring streams and leaving dead wood help create a healthy environment.
Two tamworth pigs were introduced, with plans to add some free-roaming cattle and ponies.
Beavers have returned and are helping to manage the rivers naturally.
More than 250 volunteers, including groups with special needs, support the project.
The project focuses on letting nature decide how the land develops, rather than targeting specific species.
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The United States and Iran exchanged military fire again, with Iran firing missiles at U.S. troops in Kuwait, which the U.S. intercepted. The U.S. responded by striking Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran shot down an American drone. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the situation would improve.
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Iranian forces fired ballistic missiles targeting U.S. troops stationed in Kuwait.
The U.S. Central Command intercepted these missiles.
Iran shot down an American drone before the U.S. responded.
The U.S. struck Iranian radar and drone sites in retaliation.
President Donald Trump commented on social media, saying “it will all work out well.”
The exchange of fire happened on Sunday, with updates continuing on Monday.
U.S. troops are present in Kuwait as part of regional military operations.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iran and Oman are holding talks about control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping. President Trump has warned Oman to allow free passage through the strait or face consequences, while both countries discuss ways to manage the passage safely.
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Iran and Oman are in ongoing talks about controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked by Iran for three months.
The U.S. says the strait must remain open for all international ships and opposes Iranian control.
President Trump warned Oman it must allow free shipping or risk being "blown up."
Oman is a U.S. ally and supports safe passage of ships through the strait.
About 20% of the world’s oil and gas and one-third of global seaborne fertilizer supplies pass through this waterway.
Ship traffic in the strait remains far below normal levels, with only 15 vessels cleared daily compared to over 130 before the blockade.
Iran’s military warns that cooperation with enemies outside the region will be treated as a security threat.
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Pop star Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner got married in a small ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London. They plan to have a larger three-day celebration in Sicily next week.
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have been together for over two years.
They married on Sunday in a small, private ceremony with family and friends.
Dua Lipa wore a white skirt suit with a wide-brimmed hat; Turner wore a dark blue suit.
The couple got engaged last year; Turner designed the engagement ring with help from Dua Lipa’s close friends and sister.
A three-day party is planned in Sicily at the end of next week to celebrate further.
Dua Lipa is 30 years old and a top pop star set to headline Glastonbury 2024.
Callum Turner is 36 and known for roles in Fantastic Beasts films; he is rumored as a potential James Bond candidate.
Old Marylebone Town Hall in London has hosted other celebrity weddings, including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Melanie Griffith, and Liam Gallagher.
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Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014 and especially after the full-scale invasion in 2022, Russian forces have forcibly transferred over 20,000 Ukrainian children to Russia without their parents' consent. International courts and organizations have condemned these actions as illegal under international law and classified them as crimes against humanity, but many children remain separated from their families.
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Russia occupied parts of Ukraine starting in 2014 and expanded this invasion in 2022.
Over 20,000 Ukrainian children were taken to Russia without permission from their parents or guardians.
International law forbids forced transfers of people from occupied territories except in specific, safe evacuations that keep families together.
Many transferred children were kept under strict conditions, made to study Russian, and underwent military training.
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian leaders for these forced transfers.
The European Court of Human Rights found Russia responsible for human rights violations related to child removal.
The UN reported that the deportation of Ukrainian children was a planned policy by Russian authorities and called it a crime against humanity.
Efforts by Ukraine, NGOs, and foreign mediators have returned around 2,000 children so far, but many remain in Russia.
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People are leaving the southern suburbs of Beirut because Israel is carrying out military strikes there. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on neighborhoods linked to the group Hezbollah.
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Residents in the southern suburbs of Beirut are trying to leave the area.
The area affected includes Dahiyeh, a neighborhood in Beirut.
The evacuation is due to military strikes ordered by Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu gave the order for these strikes.
The targets are neighborhoods believed to be connected to Hezbollah.
Videos show heavy traffic as people try to leave quickly.
Hezbollah is a political and military group based in Lebanon.
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Fleur bleu·e is a music band that started in Paris and now lives in Pennsylvania, USA. The band sings in both French and English and says moving to the US has given their music a fresh start. They have released a new album called "Question Marked Upon the World."
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Fleur bleu·e is a Franco-American music band.
The band members used to live above a bar in Paris.
They moved to a small town in the woods of Pennsylvania, USA.
The move feels like a rebirth for their music.
They sing in both French and English.
Their goal is to reach listeners beyond France.
Their latest album is called "Question Marked Upon the World."
They shared their story in an interview with FRANCE 24’s show Perspective.
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El Nino is a warming of ocean waters in the Pacific that changes global weather patterns. This year, the US weather agency NOAA expects a quieter Atlantic hurricane season because El Nino usually reduces storms in that region while increasing storms in the Pacific.
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The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the most storms usually in mid-September.
NOAA predicts a 55% chance of fewer-than-normal storms in the Atlantic this year due to El Nino.
El Nino happens when surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean get warmer than usual.
This warming changes winds and rainfall worldwide, causing effects like floods and droughts.
El Nino cycles happen every 2 to 7 years and last about 9 to 12 months.
Its opposite, La Nina, cools Pacific waters and typically leads to more Atlantic hurricanes.
Tropical storms start over warm ocean water when rising warm air creates low pressure and strong winds.
Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are the same type of storm but called different names depending on where they occur.
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A cyclist who is also a doctor saved four family members from drowning in the Ruhr River in Bochum, Germany. The family struggled in the water after trying to rescue each other, and emergency services later treated the victims.
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A family of eight was near the Ruhr River for a barbecue when four members fell into the water.
None of the four victims could swim and got stuck in the strong current despite the water being shallow.
A passing cyclist, who is a doctor, noticed the danger and pulled all four people out of the water.
The cyclist gave first aid to an unconscious woman while waiting for emergency services to arrive.
Emergency services took one woman to the hospital; the others had minor injuries.
The German Life Saving Association sent a boat to assist with the rescue.
The fire brigade warned about the dangers of rivers like the Ruhr, especially for non-swimmers, and advised people to swim only in safe, supervised areas.
Recent heatwaves in Europe have caused more drownings, prompting safety warnings from life saving organizations.
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