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The trailer for House of the Dragon season 3 shows intense dragon battles and fire, continuing the story set 200 years before Game of Thrones. The new season will focus on a civil war within House Targaryen as characters fight for the Iron Throne, with the show returning to HBO on June 21, 2026.
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House of the Dragon is set about 200 years before Game of Thrones.
The story is based on George R.R. Martin's book Fire and Blood, a history of the Targaryen kings.
Season 3 will feature a big battle called the Battle of the Gullet that was not shown in season 2.
Main characters like Rhaenyra, Aegon II, and Aemond return, played by Emma D’Arcy, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Ewan Mitchell.
New actors joining season 3 include James Norton, Tommy Flanagan, and Dan Fogler.
The trailer shows intense war scenes, dragons, and political struggles for control of King’s Landing.
Season 3 premieres on June 21, 2026, and a fourth and final season is already planned.
The show is on HBO and continues the story of the Targaryen civil war leading to the end of their reign.
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The first of five men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos has been rescued after more than a week. The men were caught inside the cave following heavy floods, and rescue teams are working to save the remaining four men and find two others who are still missing.
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Five men were found alive inside a flooded cave in Laos after being trapped for over a week.
They got stuck while hunting for gold when flash floods hit on May 20.
The men were discovered about 300 meters from the cave entrance.
Rescuers successfully carried the first man out of the cave on Friday.
The men suffered from chest pains and hunger during their time inside the cave.
Rescue teams initially tried pumping out water but later considered teaching the men to scuba dive to escape.
Specialist divers from Thailand, Indonesia, France, and Australia have joined the rescue efforts.
The incident is compared to a similar 2018 cave rescue of a youth football team in Thailand.
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Romania will expel the Russian consul in Constanta and close the consulate after a drone, believed to be meant for Ukraine, crashed into an apartment building in the border town of Galati. Romanian President Nicusor Dan announced these actions in response to the incident.
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A drone crashed into an apartment complex in Galati, a town near Romania's border.
The drone was believed to be targeting Ukraine but ended up in Romanian territory.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said the Russian consul in Constanta will be expelled.
Romania will close the Russian consulate in Constanta.
These measures are in response to the drone incident linked to Russia.
Constanta is a city in southeastern Romania where the Russian consulate is located.
The incident reflects tensions related to the conflict involving Ukraine and Russia.
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Israeli fighter jets attacked a residential building in Ain Qana village, located in southern Lebanon, causing thick smoke to rise. This strike happened while ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon were planned to take place in Washington, DC.
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Israeli fighter jets carried out an airstrike in Ain Qana village, southern Lebanon.
The target was a residential building.
The attack produced large amounts of smoke visible in videos.
This happened amid ongoing ceasefire violations by Israel.
Military-level talks between Israel and Lebanon were scheduled in Washington, DC.
The strike might affect the peace discussions between the two countries.
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Colombia is holding a presidential election that will affect its relationship with the United States. The new leader will influence how the two countries work together in the region.
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Colombians are voting to choose their next president.
The presidency will play a role in shaping Colombia's ties with the U.S.
The U.S. is an important partner to Colombia in their region.
News outlet Noticias Caracol is covering the election.
CBS News is reporting on how the election affects U.S.-Colombia relations.
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Brazil’s courts have ordered the protection of Fordlandia, a town built by Henry Ford in the Amazon rainforest in 1928. The decision requires government agencies to work together to preserve the site, which has fallen into decay but holds historical significance.
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Fordlandia was established by Henry Ford in 1928 to produce rubber for his car company.
The town had modern infrastructure for its time, including a hospital, running water, electricity, and a cinema.
Fordlandia’s rubber plantation failed due to fungus and pests, and the project was sold to Brazil in 1945.
The site has been neglected for decades, with buildings deteriorating and services like running water unreliable.
The court ruling mandates collaboration among federal, state, and local governments to protect the site.
Thousands of people still live in Fordlandia despite the decaying infrastructure.
The preservation effort is seen as important for Brazil’s cultural heritage and could support local tourism.
Poverty is high in the area, with nearly 40% of people in the state of Para living in poverty as of 2023.
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The United Nations has put Israel and Russia on a list for sexual violence during conflicts. The UN found verified cases of abuse, including rape and torture, mainly against men, in prisons and detention centers controlled by these countries. Both nations deny the accusations and have limited access for investigators.
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The UN documented sexual abuse of 31 Palestinian people by Israeli forces from 2023 to 2025, including repeated gang-rapes and torture.
Israel blocked UN investigators from visiting detention centers and threatened Palestinian detainees who report abuse.
Russia was found to use systematic sexual violence against Ukrainians in detention centers, including torture and rape.
Investigators verified 310 cases of sexual abuse by Russian forces, mainly involving men and including electric shocks and genital mutilation.
Both Israel and Russia deny the use of sexual violence by their militaries.
The UN report lists 77 countries and groups involved in conflict-related sexual violence worldwide, noting a sharp global increase from 2024.
Israel and Russia differ from the global trend by mostly targeting men in their reported cases, whereas most victims elsewhere are women and girls.
The UN cited a “systemic lack of accountability” for sexual violence in Israeli detention centers, with some incidents being recorded but not prosecuted.
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Kenyan police arrested eight students suspected of starting a fire in a girls’ boarding school dormitory. The fire killed 16 students and injured 79 others. The school is closed while police continue questioning other students.
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A fire occurred in a girls’ boarding school dormitory in Kenya.
The fire caused 16 student deaths.
Seventy-nine students were injured in the fire.
Police arrested eight students suspected of starting the fire on purpose.
The school remains closed after the incident.
Police are questioning many other students as part of the investigation.
The incident is being treated as a case of arson, which means the fire was set intentionally.
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The European Union will release 16.4 billion euros ($19 billion) in frozen funds to Hungary after new reforms by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The money was previously blocked due to concerns under the former leader Viktor Orban but will now help Hungary rebuild its economy and public services.
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The EU froze about 18 billion euros ($21 billion) in funds to Hungary during Viktor Orban’s rule over issues like democracy and corruption.
The EU will release 10 billion euros ($11.6 billion) from its COVID recovery fund, 4.2 billion euros ($4.8 billion) in cohesion funds, and another 2.2 billion euros ($2.5 billion) after further reforms.
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has started reforms, including reversing Orban’s plan to leave the International Criminal Court.
Police will allow Budapest’s Pride parade next month, a reversal of the previous ban under Orban.
Magyar said the funds, which equal about 13% of Hungary’s budget, will help jump-start the economy and support small and medium businesses.
The EU required a new plan from Hungary by the end of August to qualify for the funds.
If Hungary completes all steps soon, the first payments could arrive before the end of the year.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the reforms and said the Hungarian people deserve the funds.
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President Donald Trump said he might approve a peace deal with Iran that includes major changes like ending Iran’s nuclear weapons program and opening the Strait of Hormuz for free passage. However, Iranian officials denied that a final agreement has been made and said talks are still ongoing.
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President Trump announced a potential Iran peace deal with major concessions from Tehran.
The deal would require Iran to give up nuclear weapons, open the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, and remove underwater mines.
Trump said the US would lift its naval blockade of Iran if the deal is finalized.
Iranian officials said no final agreement has been reached and denied some parts of Trump’s claims.
Iran’s negotiator said they do not trust words and only trust actions in negotiations.
Iranian officials rejected the idea of exporting uranium but may consider downblended uranium, less suitable for weapons.
US Vice President JD Vance suggested the deal was close, but President Trump needed more time to decide.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not commented and continues military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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The Dartford warbler, a small bird that nearly disappeared from southern England in the 1960s, is making a strong comeback. A recent survey found the highest number of pairs ever on RSPB nature reserves, helped by habitat restoration efforts that improve the heathland environment the birds need.
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In 2025, 264 pairs of Dartford warblers were counted on RSPB nature reserves, a 44% increase over five years.
The Dartford warbler is a small grey-brown bird with a red eye ring, russet breast, and long tail.
They live in lowland heathland in southern England and need dense gorse bushes for shelter and food.
The species nearly went extinct in England in the 1960s, surviving only in Dorset.
RSPB has worked to restore heathland by removing trees, converting farmland back to heath, and connecting habitat patches.
Lowland heathland is an endangered habitat in the UK, with 80% lost since the 1800s due to farming and forestry.
Dartford warblers feed mainly on spiders and caterpillars found in gorse.
The birds were recorded at 14 RSPB reserves across southern England, including Arne, Aylesbeare, Minsmere, and Farnham Heath.
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John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will start extra health checks for passengers coming from countries experiencing Ebola outbreaks in Central and East Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that these screenings began late Thursday night.
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JFK Airport will screen passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries.
The screenings are meant to detect signs of Ebola virus disease.
The affected regions are in Central and East Africa.
The CDC announced the new screening measures on Thursday.
Enhanced screenings started at 11:59 p.m. on the same day.
This is part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola to the United States.
Passengers with symptoms may be referred for medical evaluation.
This screening is an addition to other U.S. airports performing similar checks.
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The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on nine individuals linked to Hezbollah, including members of Lebanon’s parliament, security groups, and army intelligence. This move shows that people cannot avoid punishment just because they hold official government or military positions if they support Hezbollah’s activities.
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Nine people connected to Hezbollah were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury.
Those sanctioned include Hezbollah parliament members and security officials from the Amal Movement.
Some Lebanese Army Intelligence officers were also included in the sanctions.
The U.S. is targeting individuals who use official positions to support Hezbollah.
The sanctions imply that wearing a state uniform does not protect someone if they assist a militant group.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group based in Lebanon.
The U.S. considers Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
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Authorities in Hawaii arrested Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, after a search linked him to the deaths of three elderly men on the Big Island. The police found Baker hiding in a cave and charged him with murder, burglary, and theft among other crimes.
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Three elderly men were found dead earlier in the week in different locations on Hawaii’s Big Island.
The victims were Robert Shine, 69, an unnamed 79-year-old man, and John Carse, 69.
Jacob Daniel Baker was identified as a suspect and considered armed and dangerous.
Police found Baker hiding in a cave after a large search involving federal and state agencies.
Baker was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, burglary, and theft.
It is not yet clear how the killings are connected or if first-degree murder charges will be filed.
Two women had recently tried to get restraining orders against Baker, but the requests were denied.
The local community and authorities expressed relief and gratitude after Baker's arrest.
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A Romanian man, Nandito Badea, is accused of stabbing an Iranian journalist, Pouria Zeraati, in London but says it was his friend who did the stabbing. Badea and another man, George Stana, face charges over the attack, which prosecutors say was done on behalf of Iran.
Key Facts
Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, are on trial for stabbing journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in March 2024.
Badea claims his friend David Andrei (not on trial) was the one who stabbed Zeraati.
Prosecutors say the attack was organized on behalf of the Iranian government.
Badea said he was originally hired for construction work in the UK but ended up doing surveillance on Zeraati without knowing his identity.
On the day of the attack, Badea said he was instructed to ask Zeraati for money before Andrei stabbed him.
After the attack, the three men fled to Switzerland and then back to Romania.
Badea reported threats from people who warned him not to go to the police.
Andrei could not be extradited from Romania, so he is not facing trial in the UK.
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Actress and writer Dame Emma Thompson received the Hay Festival Medal for Drama at the Hay Festival in Wales. She spoke about the books that influenced her life, her childhood, feminism, and the importance of storytelling and education.
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Emma Thompson was awarded the Hay Festival Medal for Drama.
The award event took place at the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
Thompson discussed books that shaped her, including Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Mr Todd.
She shared memories of her father reading long bedtime stories to her and her siblings.
Thompson emphasized the importance of respecting children as readers and not talking down to them.
She reflected on her upbringing, highlighting her parents encouraged her curiosity.
Thompson noted many female authors in the Victorian era faced challenges and wrote under disguise.
She stressed the importance of access to books, arts, and education for developing minds.
The book Madwoman in the Attic opened her eyes to different ways of understanding women’s writing.
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Journey is currently on their Final Frontier Tour, which will end in November. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain said the band is ready to retire and that the fans have kept them going all these years.
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Journey is touring on their Final Frontier Tour, ending in November.
Jonathan Cain said it’s time for him to "close the chapter" and retire from touring.
Cain credits the fans for the band's long career.
Journey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
Former Journey singer Steve Perry accepted the Hall of Fame award but did not perform with the band.
Cain expected Perry might join them for a song but Perry did not.
Perry has denied plans to join Journey for their farewell tour.
Cain said Perry is always welcome to join them on stage if he wants.
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Nicola Sturgeon said she regrets keeping Peter Murrell as the SNP chief executive when she became party leader in 2014. Murrell admitted to stealing over £400,000 from the SNP and was remanded in custody awaiting sentencing.
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Nicola Sturgeon became SNP leader in 2014 and kept Peter Murrell as chief executive.
Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP over 12 years, starting in 2010.
Murrell used party funds to buy luxury goods, jewelry, cars, and a motorhome.
Murrell pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing on 23 June.
Police Scotland investigated the case under Operation Branchform starting in 2021.
Sturgeon said keeping Murrell was her decision, but she is not responsible for his crime.
Sturgeon described feeling deceived and betrayed by Murrell, who is also her estranged husband.
First Minister John Swinney rejected calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the case.
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Vietnamese President To Lam warned that the global order is weakening as powerful countries ignore international law and take advantage of weaker nations. He highlighted three main crises: disregard for laws, lack of trust between countries, and problems with economic development and global trade.
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Powerful countries sometimes break international rules and pressure weaker countries.
This creates difficulties especially for small and medium-sized nations, which face economic and security pressures.
Vietnam tries to balance relations with China, its main economic partner, and the U.S., with which it has growing security ties.
Tensions continue between Vietnam and China over South China Sea territories and fishing rights.
Disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have affected Vietnam’s oil supply and raised energy costs.
A lack of trust between countries increases the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts.
Economic problems like rising debt, slow growth, tariffs, and climate change threaten many countries’ stability.
Vietnam warns that economic challenges can lead to social and political unrest and uncertainty.
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President Donald Trump is deciding on a possible agreement with Iran to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides continue to distrust each other, with Iran’s negotiator saying actions will prove whether the deal is real.
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President Trump is meeting in the Situation Room to make a final decision on a deal with Iran.
The possible deal could extend the ceasefire that has lasted three months.
The deal may reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for shipping.
Trump listed conditions including no nuclear weapons for Iran and clearing mines from the strait.
No money will change hands until further notice according to Trump.
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Iran will judge the deal by actions, not promises.
White House sources said a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension was agreed but not yet approved by Trump.
Iranian news reports say the deal is close to approval but does not include destroying Iran’s nuclear materials and may add ship inspections in the Strait of Hormuz.
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