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The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US is ready to resume attacks on Iran if talks fail, while President Donald Trump remains patient and insists on a deal that meets his conditions. Israeli and Lebanese military officials held their first talks in decades to support peace efforts, amid ongoing tensions including missile attacks and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
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The US can restart military action against Iran if no nuclear deal is reached.
President Trump wants a deal that fully meets his conditions to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Israeli and Lebanese military officials had productive talks in Washington to help ongoing peace negotiations.
Israel intercepted most projectiles launched from Lebanon, but one hit near an Israeli town, Kiryat Shmona.
Israeli strikes in Tyre, southern Lebanon, killed 11 people, including a rescuer and a Syrian national.
The US placed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its agency controlling shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran condemned US actions, including strikes on the southern port of Bandar Abbas.
The Pentagon chief highlighted the US’s large stockpile of weapons ready for potential conflict.
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Buckingham Palace received a large collection of emails six years ago showing that Prince Andrew shared secret government information while working as a trade envoy. These emails are now part of an ongoing police investigation into his conduct.
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The emails were handed to the Lord Chamberlain, a senior royal official, in 2020.
About 30,000 emails relate to Prince Andrew’s financial dealings and government work.
The emails were taken from a personal business contact’s account in a legal dispute.
Some emails show Prince Andrew sharing confidential Treasury briefings about Iceland’s banking problems with a business contact.
Prince Andrew was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The information in the emails connects to controversial dealings involving businessmen David and Jonathan Rowland.
The emails were involved in court cases before being passed to Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace said it cannot comment due to the ongoing police investigation.
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Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high as President Trump alternates between threatening military action and suggesting a ceasefire deal may be near. Meanwhile, many Iranians face a worsening economy, increased government crackdowns, and fears about the country’s future stability.
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President Trump has threatened military action against Iran while also predicting a possible ceasefire deal.
Iran's internet was partially shut down starting February 28, but it has recently been partially restored.
Protests against the Iranian regime started in December, leading to a deadly crackdown with thousands arrested and many executed.
The Iranian government is reportedly training civilians, including children, to use weapons and preparing for potential renewed conflict.
There are deep divisions within Iranian families and society about the protests and the government’s response.
Human rights groups report severe repression, including mass arrests and executions linked to the protests.
Some Iranians who initially supported U.S. intervention now question whether foreign involvement has worsened the situation.
The ongoing economic problems and political repression have increased fear and uncertainty among ordinary people in Iran.
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Israeli troops have moved further into Lebanon during their ground invasion by crossing the Litani River. This is the first time in nearly 20 years that Israeli forces have entered this part of Lebanese territory.
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Israeli troops have crossed the Litani River in Lebanon.
The Litani River marks an important boundary in Lebanese territory.
This is the first crossing of the Litani River by Israel in about 20 years.
The invasion has caused frustration in Lebanon.
The situation involves a ground invasion moving deeper into Lebanese sovereign land.
Obaida Hitto reported on the event.
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A new ice hockey romance series called Off Campus is popular on Amazon Prime Video worldwide. Based on books by Canadian author Elle Kennedy, the show focuses on the love lives of college hockey players and portrays positive, respectful relationships.
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Off Campus is an ice hockey romance series based on Elle Kennedy’s popular books.
The show features college hockey players’ romantic dramas at a fictional Boston university.
It is praised for showing male characters who respect women and challenge typical sports stereotypes.
The series highlights female desire and prioritizes women’s comfort and satisfaction in relationships.
The show has quickly become Amazon Prime Video’s top series worldwide.
Fans appreciate the mix of intense hockey action and sensitive relationship stories.
Social media reaction videos about the show have gained large audiences.
The theme of “found family” among teammates is important in the story.
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South Africa is investigating alleged police corruption involving organized crime groups and government officials. A commission led by retired judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga has uncovered claims of a drug cartel, stolen cocaine, and questionable police contracts, with a report given recently to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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The investigation is called the Madlanga Commission and started after allegations made by a senior police officer in July 2023.
The inquiry has had two phases so far, with a third phase beginning next month.
Brigadier Rachel Matjeng testified she was in a romantic relationship with businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, who won a police health services contract later canceled.
Matjeng denied taking bribes but admitted Matlala gave her gifts, including the drug Ozempic for weight loss.
Matlala is accused of leading a criminal cartel involved in drug trafficking, killings, hijackings, and kidnappings; he faces 25 criminal charges and denies all accusations.
Two major drug seizures in 2021 involved large amounts of cocaine, but one shipment was stolen from police custody in what is suspected to be an inside job.
Police officers made errors during the investigation of the stolen drugs, including not collecting DNA or fingerprint evidence.
The commission’s full report has been submitted to President Ramaphosa but is not yet public.
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A strong storm is hitting southwestern Western Australia with very fast winds and heavy rain. The storm will then move east, bringing cooler weather and windy conditions to South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales early next week.
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The storm is causing winds over 125 km/h in southwestern Western Australia, similar to a category two cyclone.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain, flash floods, strong surf, and possible tornadoes.
Residents in the affected WA areas were advised to secure loose items and prepare for damage.
Rainfall up to 60mm is expected in some parts of southwest WA between Saturday and Sunday.
The storm will move east, affecting South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales by Monday and Tuesday.
Cooler air and strong winds will bring a "wintry blast" and possible snow in alpine regions.
The storm will lose tropical moisture as it moves east, so rain amounts will decrease there.
Australia’s long-term forecast suggests a warmer-than-average winter, partly due to a potential El Niño developing in the tropical Pacific Ocean.
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More than 400,000 students in India have complained about errors in their final Class 12 exam grades after a new digital marking system was used. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is investigating thousands of requests from students to review their exam papers due to problems like missing pages and wrong markings.
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Over 1.7 million students took the Class 12 exams, which are important for university admission.
More than 400,000 students requested copies of their answer sheets to check for marking errors.
The CBSE introduced a new online marking system that scans exam papers for teachers to grade digitally.
Students reported problems such as incomplete or blurry scanned answer sheets and marks on papers that were not theirs.
One student shared that he received a completely different physics exam paper when requesting his original.
The new marking system was announced only eight days before exams started, causing confusion among teachers.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan admitted there were some issues and promised a solution.
The board is reviewing 1.1 million answer sheets to address the complaints.
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Pedro Sánchez has been prime minister of Spain for eight years but faces multiple corruption investigations involving his government and Socialist Party allies. Police recently raided the party’s headquarters, and opposition groups are demanding his resignation amid concerns about the party’s involvement in illegal activities.
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Pedro Sánchez became prime minister of Spain eight years ago on June 1.
His brother David Sánchez is on trial accused of influence peddling (using power to gain favors).
Former prime minister and Sánchez ally José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is being investigated for alleged money laundering and improper influence in a government bailout.
Police raided the Socialist Party’s headquarters in Madrid as part of a corruption probe.
The opposition, mainly from the centre-right, is calling for Sánchez to step down and hold new elections.
Several Socialist Party members, including former transport minister José Luis Ábalos and Santos Cerdán, face corruption allegations linked to kickbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The party and Sánchez have denied wrongdoing but have had to distance themselves from some implicated members.
The investigations are seen by some as related to the core leadership of the government and Socialist Party over the last eight years.
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Vivid Sydney cancelled all its drone shows after 83 drones fell into Darling Harbour during a performance. The decision follows a full safety review due to technical problems that caused the drones to lose control.
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During the Star-Bound show, 83 drones fell into Cockle Bay and six landed on a boardwalk.
No one was hurt during the drone crash.
Four shows were cancelled initially, then all remaining drone shows were cancelled for two weeks.
Organizers are doing a full technical and safety review to understand what went wrong.
The UK company Skymagic operates the drone shows and said a sudden change in radio signals caused the problem.
Early checks found no evidence of sabotage or foul play.
Drones hit a safety boundary called a geofence, and some shut down to keep people safe, which caused them to fall.
Vivid Sydney will replace drone shows with fireworks as part of the event running until 13 June.
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The top U.S. military leader for the southern region, General Francis L. Donovan, met with high-ranking Cuban military officials near the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay. This meeting happened while President Donald Trump increased pressure on Cuba amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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General Francis L. Donovan leads the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom).
Donovan met with Cuba’s First Deputy Minister of the Chief of the General Staff, Roberto Legrá Sotolongo, and other Cuban military leaders.
The meeting took place near the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba.
This visit occurred during a period of rising tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
President Donald Trump has recently increased pressure on the Cuban government.
Southcom officially announced the meeting.
Guantánamo Bay is a key U.S. military installation located on the island of Cuba.
The encounter reflects ongoing military and political interactions despite strained relations.
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The US military conducted another strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people and raising the total death toll from recent attacks above 200. The strikes target boats accused of smuggling drugs, but the US government has not provided clear evidence to support these claims, leading to questions about the legality of the operations.
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The US military carried out a third strike in one week against a boat accused of drug smuggling.
The latest strike killed three men and increased the death toll in these operations to 202.
The US Southern Command said the boat was linked to a designated terrorist organization but did not show evidence.
The strike was ordered by General Francis L. Donovan, the top US military leader in Latin America.
Video of the attack was released in color for the first time, showing the boat catching fire and debris in the water.
The US government claims to be in armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels.
Human rights groups like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International call the strikes unlawful killings.
The American Civil Liberties Union says the US government’s claims about these boats are unproven and create fear.
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Ukraine is using new AI-powered drones to attack Russian supply trucks carrying food, fuel, and ammunition on key routes in occupied southern Ukraine. These drone strikes aim to disrupt Russia’s ability to supply its troops and have forced Russia to shorten its convoy routes.
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Ukraine has targeted at least 14 supply vehicle convoys of Russian forces recently using AI drones.
The attacked convoys include trucks carrying food, fuel, and ammunition to Russian troops.
The strikes occur mainly on routes between Russia’s border and occupied cities like Mariupol and Melitopol.
Ukraine’s AI drones, such as the Hornet system, can identify and strike targets with high accuracy at distances over 100 km (62 miles).
These drones use AI trained on hours of Russian military videos and connect via the Starlink satellite network.
Russian forces have shortened their convoy lengths to reduce losses from these drone attacks.
Ukraine’s strategy is to block supplies to weaken Russian military operations on the battlefield.
Experts estimate some Russian brigades need up to 1,000 tonnes of supplies daily, making these strikes significantly disruptive.
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Ghana’s parliament has passed a new law that makes homosexuality and supporting LGBTQ+ activities illegal, with punishments of up to three years in prison. The bill also requires people to report such acts to the police and still needs approval from President John Dramani Mahama.
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The new bill criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ+ and supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
People caught under the law can be sentenced to up to three years in prison.
The law creates a "duty to report" any prohibited LGBTQ+ acts to the police.
Some professionals, like media and healthcare workers, are exempt if they report or provide services.
President Mahama has expressed support for the bill and has yet to officially approve it.
Ghana already banned same-sex relationships under colonial-era laws.
Similar anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been passed recently in other African countries like Senegal and Uganda.
Human Rights Watch and other groups have criticized the bill, warning it puts LGBTQ+ people at risk and encourages spying on neighbors.
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A borough in Merseyside called Sefton is successfully reducing youth unemployment and school dropouts by giving early, one-on-one support to young people under 16 who are at risk of not being in education, work, or training (called "Neet"). Similar programs have started elsewhere, like in Leeds, to help younger students learn about jobs and build skills to stay engaged in school and improve their future chances.
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Sefton Council began early support for under-16s at risk of becoming Neet about seven years ago.
The program provides personal careers advice through a charity called Career Connect.
The Neet rate for 16- to 17-year-olds in Sefton has dropped by half since the program started, now at 3.8%.
Chloe, a 16-year-old with severe anxiety, was helped by a careers adviser to attend college and pursue a childcare career.
A national review warned that over one million young people in the UK aged 16 to 24 are not in work, education, or training, risking a "lost generation."
Leeds schools are piloting a program with the Ahead Partnership to support students aged 12 and older with risk factors by visiting local businesses and building skills.
The Leeds pilot aims to motivate students to improve attendance and remain engaged in school.
Early support helps young people plan their next steps and build confidence to enter training or jobs.
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Voters in Colombia will choose a new president in an upcoming election. The result could change Colombia’s politics for the next four years and affect its relationship with the United States.
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Colombia’s presidential election is scheduled for Sunday.
The president elected will serve a four-year term.
The election could lead to major changes in Colombia’s political direction.
The outcome may influence U.S.-Colombia relations.
CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reported on the election and its effects.
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At an important defense meeting in Singapore, Vietnam's leader said that the conflict near the Strait of Hormuz shows how a local dispute can affect the whole world. He urged the U.S. and China to follow international rules to avoid a global crisis as they compete for influence in Asia.
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The meeting is called the Shangri-La Dialogue, a key defense summit in Asia.
Vietnam’s leader, To Lam, gave the main speech at the event.
The speech was heard by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a top Chinese delegation.
To Lam referred to the Strait of Hormuz conflict involving Iran as an example of how local issues can cause global problems.
He emphasized that the U.S. and China should obey international law to prevent conflicts.
The U.S. and China are competing for power in the Asia-Pacific region.
This event highlights concerns about U.S. priorities and China’s growing influence in Asia.
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Divers in Laos rescued the first of five villagers trapped in a flooded cave for more than a week. The men had entered the cave to search for gold when sudden floods blocked their way out, and two villagers remain missing.
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Five villagers entered a cave in Laos to look for gold.
Flash floods trapped them inside the cave for over a week.
Divers have rescued one of the trapped villagers so far.
The rescue operation is ongoing.
Two of the five villagers are still missing inside the cave.
The incident shows the dangers of entering caves during rainy conditions.
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The first man trapped in a flooded cave in Laos has been rescued after spending more than a week underground. He emerged covered in mud after traveling through water-filled and narrow spaces inside the cave.
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Five men were trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos.
The first rescued miner spent over a week trapped underground.
His rescue involved moving through muddy water and tight passages.
The rescue operation was reported by CBS News and Matt Gutman.
The rescue is part of an ongoing effort to save all the men inside the cave.
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The top U.S. military commander in Latin America met Cuban military leaders near the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay to discuss security issues. This meeting happens amid increased pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration on Cuba, including sanctions and military presence in the Caribbean.
Key Facts
The meeting was a brief exchange about operational security matters near Guantanamo Bay.
U.S. Gen. Francis L. Donovan attended the meeting and also reviewed base security and readiness.
President Trump has increased pressure on Cuba after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, earlier this year.
The U.S. has imposed an oil blockade on Cuba and maintains naval ships in the Caribbean Sea.
Top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA chief John Ratcliffe, have held talks with Cuban officials but were not encouraged.
The U.S. still controls the naval base at Guantanamo Bay despite long-term tensions with Cuba.
A new group of 1,300 sailors and Marines will soon replace the current Marine unit stationed in the region.
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