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Colombia is preparing for a presidential election with two main candidates: Ivan Cepeda, the left-wing incumbent president Gustavo Petro's chosen successor, and Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer and political outsider with a hard-right, populist campaign style similar to U.S. President Trump. De La Espriella's campaign focuses on security, smaller government, and nationalist ideas, appealing to voter dissatisfaction with traditional politics.
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Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first left-wing president, is leaving office after one term.
Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing senator, is Petro’s preferred successor and leads the polls.
Abelardo De La Espriella is a right-wing outsider who has gained strong support rapidly, rising from 1.1% in March 2025 to about 30% before the election.
De La Espriella uses anti-establishment messages, social media engagement, and tough security promises inspired by leaders like President Trump and Nayib Bukele.
Colombia is deeply divided politically, with many voters tired of the traditional left-right options.
De La Espriella’s platform includes smaller government, expanded prisons, and a security approach modeled on El Salvador’s policies.
Polls show a likely runoff between Cepeda and De La Espriella, with the race very close and unpredictable.
De La Espriella has said he will quit politics if he loses, but experts believe his campaign has changed Colombia’s political landscape for the hard right.
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President Donald Trump held a two-hour meeting about a peace deal with Iran, but no agreement was reached. The main issues are Iran wanting billions of dollars in frozen assets released, while Trump demands Iran remove mines from a key shipping route and destroy enriched uranium.
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Talks between the U.S. and Iran about a peace deal have not made progress.
President Trump met for two hours to discuss Iran’s latest proposal.
Iran wants billions of dollars in frozen assets to be unfrozen.
Trump wants Iran to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route.
Trump also wants Iran to agree to destroy enriched uranium, which can be used for nuclear weapons.
Statements from Washington and Tehran about the talks differ and conflict.
The situation is part of broader tensions involving the Middle East.
No new agreement was made after the meeting.
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Armenia’s leader, Nikol Pashinyan, is trying to build good relationships with both Russia and the European Union (EU). Russia’s President Vladimir Putin warned that Armenia cannot join the EU and remain part of Russia’s economic group, the Eurasian Economic Union, at the same time.
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Armenia wants to work with both Russia and Western countries like the EU.
President Nikol Pashinyan supports the idea of Armenia joining the EU.
President Vladimir Putin disagrees with Armenia joining the EU.
The Eurasian Economic Union is led by Russia and includes Armenia.
The Eurasian Economic Union threatened to suspend Armenia if it pursues EU membership.
Putin said it is not possible for Armenia to be part of both the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union.
The Eurasian Economic Union asked Armenia to hold a public vote to decide between the two options.
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Ukraine carried out drone attacks on several Russian energy sites, including a major port in Taganrog, causing fires and some injuries. Russia responded with missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, damaging infrastructure and causing power outages.
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Ukraine attacked Russian energy facilities in multiple regions using drones.
A big fire broke out at the port of Taganrog after drones hit a tanker, fuel tank, and administrative building.
Two civilians were injured in Taganrog when a drone struck a private home.
Russian air defenses shot down multiple Ukrainian drones across four districts overnight.
Drone strikes also damaged a gas pipe in a village, forcing evacuations but no casualties.
Russia launched 90 drones and two ballistic missiles against Ukraine, affecting electricity in Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned Russia plans a new large attack and called for more Patriot missile defenses.
A Russian drone crashed in eastern Romania, injuring two, increasing tensions with NATO.
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A new international study shows that many breast cancer patients can skip chemotherapy safely by using a DNA test called Prosigna. The test helps doctors find out which patients will benefit from chemotherapy and which can be treated just with hormone therapy, reducing side effects for most patients.
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The study involved over 4,000 breast cancer patients older than 40 from six countries.
Prosigna is a gene test that looks at 50 genes linked to breast cancer growth to predict the risk of cancer returning.
About two-thirds of patients got a low-risk score and avoided chemotherapy, using hormone therapy alone.
The five-year survival rate was 93.7% for those who skipped chemotherapy, close to 94.9% for those who had it.
Chemotherapy can cause side effects like fatigue, nausea, hair loss, weak immune system, and fertility problems.
The study was led by University College London (UCL) and will be presented at a major cancer conference in the US.
More than 5,000 NHS breast cancer patients in the UK could avoid chemotherapy yearly thanks to these findings.
It is not yet known if the test works as well for patients under 40 years old.
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Voting has started in Malta’s early parliamentary election to choose the government for the next five years. The main competition is between the current Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, and the centrist Nationalist Party, led by Alex Borg.
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The election was called a year early due to concerns about rising energy prices and inflation linked to the Iran war.
The economy, rising housing rents, and struggling public services are major voter concerns.
Malta is the smallest and most crowded country in the European Union.
Labour has been the dominant party in Malta for the last ten years and is expected to win again.
Alex Borg, leader of the Nationalist Party, aims to become Malta’s youngest prime minister at 30.
The election happens amid ongoing effects of the 2017 assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who uncovered government corruption.
A government inquiry found the authorities created an environment where those who killed her felt they would not be punished.
Two men were sentenced to life in prison in June 2025 for providing the bomb used in the assassination.
Election results are expected by midday Sunday.
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Iran is refusing to stop supporting Hezbollah in Lebanon, despite ongoing wars and economic pressure. Iran sees Hezbollah as vital to its security and demands a ceasefire in Lebanon as part of any peace deal with the United States.
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The U.S. is hosting talks between Israeli and Lebanese military leaders amid conflict linked to Iran.
Israel wants Hezbollah disarmed; Hezbollah is an important ally of Iran in the region.
Hezbollah responded to a Hamas attack in October 2023, escalating Middle East tensions.
Iran has faced war from the U.S. and Israel for three months but remains firm in supporting Hezbollah.
Iranian leaders say stopping support for Hezbollah is not an option because it protects Iran’s national security.
Hezbollah was created with Iran’s help during the 1980s to fight Israeli forces in Lebanon.
Iran’s “Axis of Resistance” includes groups supported by its elite Revolutionary Guard and helps Iran’s strategic goals.
The movement led by Hezbollah’s late leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was a key part of Iran’s regional coalition against enemies like ISIS.
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Ukraine’s military has gained an advantage over Russia by holding more positions and causing more damage. This improvement comes despite reduced U.S. support and continued Russian attacks, helped by Ukraine’s increased use of drones for strikes inside Russia and occupied areas.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his troops are gaining ground and inflicting more damage on Russian forces.
Earlier in the year, U.S. support for Ukraine had decreased under the Trump administration, raising concerns about Russia’s advantage.
Ukraine has increased production and use of various types of drones, including reconnaissance and strike drones, to attack Russian targets.
These drones have been effective in hitting supply lines and logistics up to 65 miles inside occupied territories and Russia itself.
Ukrainian forces have intensified operations at the front lines and deep behind Russian lines, disrupting Russian logistics and economy.
Russian forces are reportedly exhausted and unable to make major breakthroughs according to Ukrainian commanders.
Cutting off Starlink satellite internet access for Russian troops has complicated their operations.
The coming six months are seen as critical for Ukraine to maintain momentum and possibly force Russia to withdraw from parts of eastern Ukraine.
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The U.S. and Iran continue talks to end their conflict, but no agreement has been reached yet. Fighting continues in the region, with Israeli forces advancing into southern Lebanon, while the U.S. encourages allies to increase military spending to counter threats.
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President Donald Trump is set to make a final decision on a possible deal with Iran.
Iran says talks with the U.S. are ongoing but no final agreement exists and will judge actions, not words.
The U.S. demands Iran stop nuclear weapon development and keeps a naval blockade it calls legal; Iran calls this blockade illegal.
Israeli forces have moved beyond the Litani River in southern Lebanon, increasing military activity there.
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have reportedly caused civilian casualties.
The U.S. Secretary of Defense announced a $1.5 trillion plan to expand America’s military and urged allies to spend more on defense.
U.S. and Israeli military officials held talks with Lebanese representatives on regional security.
Israeli military intercepted projectiles from Lebanon, with no reported casualties.
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Malta held its parliamentary elections, with early results showing that the ruling Labour Party is likely to win a fourth term. Prime Minister Robert Abela leads the party and is favored by voters due to the country's strong economic record despite concerns about construction, corruption, and public services.
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Malta’s parliamentary elections began on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, is expected to win a fourth term.
Abela campaigned on the country’s economic success and protection against global crises.
The main opposition is the Nationalist Party, led by 30-year-old Alex Borg, who would be the youngest prime minister if elected.
Malta’s population is about 550,000 and the country is the smallest and most crowded in the European Union.
The economy relies on tourism, online gaming, and finance, with very low unemployment.
Rapid population growth has caused a construction boom, raising concerns about traffic, environmental damage, and heritage sites.
The government is spending extra money to help citizens with energy costs amid global conflicts, but climate change is not a major campaign topic.
Malta faces ongoing criticism for corruption and slow reforms.
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Russian intelligence agencies have stepped up efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets due to international sanctions hurting Russia's economy. They use fake companies, middlemen, hackers, and cyber spies to get advanced machinery, research, and technology for military and dual-use purposes.
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Sanctions have limited Russia’s access to machinery, technology, and research from Europe.
Russian spies create fake companies and recruit middlemen to gather technology secretly.
They target advanced weaponry research, such as Sweden’s Gripen fighter jet technology.
Russia is seeking technology in areas like space, quantum computing, arctic, and marine tech.
These technologies can be used for satellites, communications, and navigation.
Russia also needs computer technology and software updates for machine tools.
The UK and European countries accuse Russia of stealing technology and planning sabotage or assassination attempts.
Swedish police arrested two people linked to illegal shipments of machinery to Russia through a Turkish company.
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A chemical tank containing a wood-breaking mixture ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, killing 11 people. The accident caused extensive damage and has deeply affected a community closely tied to the lumber and paper industries for generations.
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The chemical tank held over 500,000 gallons (1.9 million liters) of caustic chemicals used in paper production.
The tank failure occurred at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
The chemical spill was strong enough to overturn vehicles and damage mill buildings.
11 people died as a result of the tank rupture.
Longview is a mill town historically linked to the lumber and paper industry, with many residents working in the mills.
Local leaders and residents expressed concern for the victims’ families and the future of mill jobs.
The parent company, Nippon Paper Group of Tokyo, is evaluating the accident’s financial impact.
The incident is one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent years.
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French intellectual Edgar Morin, who helped create a style of documentary film called "cinema verite," died at 104. He was known for encouraging critical thinking and fighting intolerance, and he was active in the French Resistance during World War II.
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Edgar Morin was 104 years old when he died.
He helped invent "cinema verite," a way of making documentaries that show real life and unscripted conversations.
His famous 1961 film, "Chronicle of a Summer," explored topics like class and race through simple questions.
Morin was a member of the French Resistance during World War II.
He studied sociology but called himself a "humanologist," combining philosophy, psychology, and biology to understand humans.
Morin was born in Paris to Jewish parents from Greece and lived through major historical events of the 20th century.
He remained active and shared his thoughts on social issues and world events until late in life.
His wife said he left a large impact through his courage, ideas, and hope.
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A comment by India’s chief justice calling young, unemployed people “cockroaches” sparked an online satirical movement called the Cockroach Janta Party. This movement, popular among Gen Z, expresses frustration with issues like unemployment, education, and limited free speech in India.
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India’s chief justice used the term “cockroaches” to describe young, unemployed people.
The insult led to the creation of the Cockroach Janta Party, an online satirical group.
The group quickly gained tens of millions of followers on social media.
The movement reflects Gen Z’s concerns about joblessness and education problems.
It also highlights worries about shrinking freedom of expression in India.
The article mentions other global issues, such as xenophobic violence in South Africa.
It also covers tightened U.S. sanctions on Cuba and their effects on ordinary Cubans.
Voices from each region provide insight into these social and political challenges.
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An Ebola outbreak is affecting eastern Congo, with over 1,000 suspected cases and at least 220 deaths. Experts link the virus to hunting and eating wild animals, which exposes people to infections from animals like bats and monkeys.
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Ebola is spreading in eastern Congo, with the outbreak declared on May 15.
More than 1,000 suspected cases and 220 deaths have been reported in this outbreak.
The Ebola virus can pass from animals to humans, often through hunting and eating wild meat.
Wild meat is a common food in Congo and Central and West Africa and includes animals like rodents, apes, snakes, and caterpillars.
The Congo Basin forest is rich in wildlife, which can carry diseases like Ebola.
People often do not believe or are unaware that eating wild meat can cause diseases like Ebola.
Ebola was first discovered in 1976 in Congo and South Sudan during simultaneous outbreaks.
The disease causes severe symptoms, leading to fear and stigma in affected communities.
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Israeli soldiers stationed near the Gaza Strip described ongoing violence despite a ceasefire agreement that began in October. They reported that soldiers have been ordered to shoot anyone crossing a dividing line, leading to frequent killings of Palestinians near the border.
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A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Gaza started in October but violence continues.
Israeli soldiers are ordered to shoot Palestinians who cross or approach a "yellow line" separating Israeli-controlled and Palestinian areas.
Soldiers described a lack of clear rules about when to use force at the border.
Some commanders appear to support continuing the conflict despite the ceasefire.
The "yellow line" marking the boundary is sometimes unclear or missing.
Israel controls just over half of Gaza territory and plans to withdraw more troops, but no timeline exists.
A key obstacle in peace talks is disarming Hamas, delaying further progress.
Both Israelis and Palestinians accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a security conference in Singapore, saying the United States remains committed to peace and balance in the Pacific region. He softened his previous strong warnings about China but emphasized that the U.S. will not allow China to control the area.
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Hegseth addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual defense and security meeting in Singapore.
He highlighted the importance of the Pacific region for U.S. security and prosperity.
Last year, he warned that China was actively training its military for a possible attack on Taiwan.
This year, after President Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Hegseth spoke more calmly about China.
Trump called Xi a “great leader” and said they expect a positive future relationship.
Hegseth said the U.S. and China aim to build a stable and fair relationship while protecting their own interests.
The U.S. wants to stop China from dominating the Indo-Pacific region to keep the balance of power stable.
Some U.S. lawmakers accused the Trump administration of becoming too friendly with China.
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A truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan, killing 18 people, including 10 children, and injuring 29 others. The vehicle was carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan, and accidents like this are common due to poor road conditions and unsafe driving.
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The crash happened on a road between Jalalabad and Kabul in eastern Afghanistan.
The truck was carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan.
18 people died: 10 children, 5 women, and 3 men.
29 people were injured in the accident.
Traffic accidents are frequent in Afghanistan because of bad roads, risky driving, and weak traffic rules.
Many Afghans have been returning from Pakistan recently due to stricter migrant policies there.
Since the start of the year, about 447,400 Afghans have returned from Pakistan.
A previous accident in western Afghanistan killed 78 people, including 19 children, when a bus collided with a fuel truck.
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Rwanda signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia focused on science, medicine, and energy research. This deal reflects Rwanda’s goal to become a technology and healthcare hub, and it shows how African countries are exploring new international partnerships beyond traditional Western allies.
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The agreement was signed on May 19 during a summit in Kigali, Rwanda.
It covers cooperation in nuclear medicine, health, science research, and potential small nuclear reactor projects.
Rwanda is studying the feasibility of building a small modular reactor facility and a nuclear science center.
Rwanda is also partnering with the US, South Africa, and Austria in nuclear and health sectors.
Students from Rwanda are studying nuclear engineering in Russia to develop local expertise.
Russia promotes a noninterference policy and respect for sovereignty, appealing to some African leaders.
Russia’s Rosatom agency has similar nuclear agreements with other African countries like Egypt and South Africa.
Rwanda balances relationships with multiple powers—including the US, China, France, and Russia—to support its development goals.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a defence meeting in Singapore that the US is still committed to its Asia-Pacific allies, even while handling global issues like the Iran conflict. He asked Asian countries to spend more on their own defence and said the US wants to avoid unnecessary conflicts despite concerns over China's military growth.
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The US is committed to supporting its allies in Asia while also managing global responsibilities like the situation in Iran.
A $14 billion arms package to Taiwan was paused to conserve munitions for the Iran war, but the US says it can still supply weapons effectively.
Hegseth encouraged Asian countries to spend at least 3.5% of their GDP on defence.
The US praises countries like South Korea, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines for increasing defence collaboration and spending.
Hegseth warned against "freeloaders" and specifically mentioned New Zealand in that context.
He emphasized the importance of military strength over only relying on diplomatic talks or rules.
Hegseth spoke after President Trump’s recent positive meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping.
The US strategy is to maintain a balance of power in Asia and avoid unnecessary military confrontation with China.
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