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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed to isolate Pakistan internationally after deadly attacks in Kashmir in 2016. However, Pakistan has become closer to China and strengthened ties with the United States under President Donald Trump, who helped mediate a ceasefire in a 2025 conflict between India and Pakistan.
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In 2016, Modi vowed to isolate Pakistan globally after 18 Indian soldiers were killed in Kashmir.
Pakistan is a close ally of China and has improved relations with the US under President Trump.
Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, have met with President Trump at the White House.
Pakistan plays an important role as a mediator between the US and Iran during their conflict.
Analysts say Modi’s strategy to isolate Pakistan has not worked and has had the opposite effect.
In May 2025, President Trump announced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after days of fighting involving missiles, jets, and drones.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister thanked Trump for his role in securing the ceasefire; Modi remained silent publicly.
Trump offered to help find a long-term solution to the Kashmir dispute, which India traditionally insists should be handled bilaterally.
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The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a 60-day extension of their ceasefire and starting talks on Iran’s nuclear program, although final details are still being worked out. The deal includes keeping shipping open through the Strait of Hormuz and requires Iran to remove sea mines, while the U.S. would lift its naval blockade if commercial traffic continues.
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The U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal to extend their ceasefire by 60 days.
The framework would allow free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and involve Iran removing sea mines within 30 days.
The U.S. would lift its naval blockade if commercial vessels resume normal traffic.
The number of foreign ships using the Strait of Hormuz recently increased despite tensions.
Iran and the U.S. still disagree over Iran’s uranium enrichment program.
Iran’s national football team is waiting for U.S. visas ahead of the World Cup and has shifted training to Mexico.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister will visit Washington to discuss the Iran conflict; Pakistan has helped mediate the ceasefire.
Kuwait and the UAE condemned a ballistic missile intercepted over Kuwait, linked to Iran’s actions.
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran-linked companies and individuals related to oil exports and military funding.
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A Russian drone entered Romania’s airspace and crashed onto the roof of an apartment building in the city of Galați. The drone caused an explosion, injured two people slightly, and led to a fire that was quickly put out. Romanian officials called it a serious violation and informed NATO and European allies.
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A Russian drone flew near Romania’s border with Ukraine and was tracked by radar.
The drone crashed on a 10-story apartment building in Galați, Romania.
The explosion was loud and heard by many city residents.
Two people had minor injuries, and several others received medical help.
Romanian authorities called this an escalation and a violation of international law.
Romania informed European Union countries, NATO, and requested help with anti-drone technology.
NATO condemned the event and said it will strengthen defense against drone attacks.
This is the second drone crash in the Galați area within a short time; the first happened on April 25 and caused evacuations.
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A bridge under construction in Uttar Pradesh, India, collapsed after heavy rain. At least six workers are feared dead, and they were trapped under the rubble. This disaster occurred shortly after severe storms caused over 100 deaths in the region.
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The bridge was still being built when it collapsed.
The collapse happened in Uttar Pradesh, a state in northern India.
Heavy rain caused the bridge to fall down.
Workers were trapped under the debris.
At least six people are feared dead from the collapse.
The incident happened days after severe storms hit the same area.
Those storms had already killed more than 100 people in Uttar Pradesh.
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Indian authorities arrested the mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, a young woman who died in her marital home in Bhopal, India, sparking claims of murder and suicide. The case involves allegations of dowry harassment, with police and India's top crime agency investigating the circumstances of her death.
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Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old model and actor, was found dead on 12 May in her husband's home in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Her parents claim she faced harassment and torture over dowry demands by her husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother, Giribala Singh.
Giribala Singh, a retired judge and the mother-in-law, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after intense questioning.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail, citing overlooked evidence during trial court proceedings.
Samarth Singh, who initially fled after Twisha’s death, was arrested on 22 May; police have charged the couple under dowry death laws.
The family alleges that harassment included accusations of infidelity and pressure to terminate a pregnancy, which the Singhs deny.
Twisha’s first post-mortem was contested by her family, leading to a second autopsy before cremation.
Dowry-related deaths remain a significant issue in India despite laws banning the practice since 1961.
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Israel has experienced many years of war and conflict, which has caused widespread mental health problems among its people, especially soldiers. Recent reports show more Israelis seek mental health help, and the government and emergency services are responding to the growing crisis.
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Israel has faced continuous wars and attacks since at least October 2023, including conflicts with Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran.
About one-third of Israelis say they need professional mental health support, according to a survey by Maccabi Healthcare Services.
The Defence Ministry reported nearly a 40% rise in soldiers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since September 2023, with an expected 180% increase by 2028.
Israel’s paramedic service, Magen David Adom, started a special mental health emergency line after a 45% rise in related calls.
Military suicides have increased sharply; 78% of these in 2024 are linked to combat in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.
Violence and mental health problems like depression and stress have increased among civilians, including domestic violence.
President Isaac Herzog warned of growing violence and “brutalisation” within Israeli society.
Experts say the shock of the October 7, 2023 attacks shattered many people’s sense of security and trust in their government and military.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a stalled war in Ukraine and decreasing support at home. He appears ready to increase missile attacks on Kyiv to improve his image and pressure Ukraine and its allies, while Ukraine is pushing back with counterattacks and long-range strikes.
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The war between Russia and Ukraine is in its fifth year and currently stalled along a large front.
Putin plans to escalate missile strikes on Kyiv, asking foreign embassies to evacuate the city.
Russia recently conducted large nuclear force drills and issued warnings to European countries supporting Ukraine.
Ukraine’s forces have reclaimed some territory and are using new tactics to counter Russian advances.
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy and weapons targets, causing damage.
Putin reduced Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade out of concern for Ukrainian drone attacks.
A drone attack recently hit Moscow’s suburbs, killing three people, showing Russia’s capital is vulnerable.
Kyiv refuses to meet Putin’s demand to withdraw from the Donetsk region for a ceasefire.
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Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City held funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli airstrikes, including children and a Hamas fighter, on the first day of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is increasing its control over Gaza, now holding about 60% of the territory, with plans to expand further.
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Ten Palestinians, including five children and an elderly person, were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza.
More than 20 people were injured, with victims taken to Shifa Hospital.
The strikes targeted Hamas militants, including Imad Isleim, a Hamas fighter killed in the attack.
Funeral prayers were held at Al-Shafi’i Mosque in Gaza City for the dead, including Isleim and his family.
The strikes happened during Eid al-Adha, an important Islamic holiday.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel now controls 60% of Gaza and aims to expand control to 70%.
Netanyahu described efforts to "tighten the grip" on Hamas and increase Israeli power in the Gaza Strip.
The Jordan Valley Conference discussed broader issues including Gaza, Iran, Hezbollah, and regional strategy.
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A Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashed into a residential building in Romania, injuring two people. Romanian authorities and NATO responded by urging faster delivery of anti-drone systems and condemning the incident as a violation of international law.
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A Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashed in Galati, Romania, injuring two civilians.
The drone was detected by Romanian radar while flying over Romanian airspace.
The crash caused a fire on the roof of an apartment building, leading to evacuations.
Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets and a helicopter, authorized to engage threats.
Romania requested NATO to speed up delivering anti-drone technology.
EU leaders condemned the drone strike as crossing a new line and promised more border security and sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is pressing the U.S. for more Patriot missiles to defend against Russian drone attacks.
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres warned the conflict is escalating dangerously and called for diplomacy and a ceasefire.
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The United Nations released a report listing Israeli and Russian forces for the first time for involvement in sexual violence during conflicts. The report details cases of abuse against Palestinian detainees by Israeli forces and against prisoners and civilians by Russian forces in Ukraine.
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The UN report blacklists 77 groups worldwide for suspected sexual violence in conflicts.
Israeli forces appear on the list for the first time since the report began over 15 years ago.
Russia’s armed forces are also newly added for sexual violence against prisoners and civilians in Ukraine.
Both Israel and Russia denied the allegations and criticized the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
The report documents sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli detention, including rape and physical abuse.
Hamas militants remain on the list after their attack in Israel in October 2023, which triggered conflict in Gaza.
The number of reported sexual violence cases rose sharply from 2024 to 2025.
Israel submitted detailed responses and called the accusations “unsubstantiated.”
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A new exhibition called Tenderness and Rage at the Wellcome Collection in London shows how groups affected by HIV found strength and comfort through activism and support. It features stories, photos, and art from the 1990s AIDS crisis, highlighting safe spaces, protests, and personal care for people living with HIV.
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Tenderness and Rage is an exhibition at the Wellcome Collection in London about HIV/AIDS activism.
It highlights how gay men, women of color, refugees, and others affected by HIV found power and support.
The exhibition includes a documentary about the Landmark, a drop-in center that offered safety and community for people with HIV in south London.
A former Landmark user described the center as a safe place where people did not have to hide their HIV status.
The show covers Act UP’s campaign to reduce the high price of AZT, the first effective HIV drug, which was initially very expensive.
Activists bought shares in the drug company to challenge its pricing and pushed for price cuts.
Photographer Gideon Mendel’s series The Ward shows intimate care and support for HIV-positive men in a hospital, humanizing patients during a time of stigma.
The exhibition reveals both the pain and the support networks that helped people with HIV survive and protest injustice.
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The UK Sunbed Association claims that having a tan protects against sunburn, but major health organizations say this claim is false. Experts warn that a tan shows skin damage from ultraviolet (UV) light and increases the risk of skin cancer.
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The Sunbed Association’s website says tanned skin protects against sunburn.
Cancer Research UK and the British Association of Dermatologists reject this claim and say tanning damages skin.
A tan means the skin has been harmed by UV radiation, raising the chance of skin cancer.
Multiple health bodies from the UK, Europe, and the US agree that tanning is risky and sunbeds should not be used.
The Sunbed Association argues a controlled tan offers some protection, but their evidence is considered unreliable by experts.
Melanoma, a type of skin cancer linked to UV damage, is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, causing around 2,600 deaths each year.
Full Fact, a fact-checking group, found the Sunbed Association’s health advice is incorrect and potentially dangerous.
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Ethiopia will hold general elections on June 1, 2026, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party expected to win by a large margin. However, ongoing conflicts in several regions and restrictions on opposition groups and media may affect voter participation and the fairness of the vote.
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Ethiopia’s general elections are scheduled for June 1, 2026.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party is widely expected to win easily.
Millions of people may not vote due to violence and unrest in parts of the country.
Opposition parties report being prevented from holding rallies similar to the ruling party.
Some voters feel pressured to support the government due to job security concerns.
Regions like Amhara, Oromia, Gambella, and Tigray remain unstable after a civil war that ended in 2022.
The Tigray region is excluded from the election because of control by the banned Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
Opposition leaders and journalists face intimidation, restrictions, and risks including detention or exile.
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A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring at least two people and causing a fire. NATO and European leaders condemned the attack, saying it threatened European security and promised to strengthen defenses against drone threats.
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The drone was part of a Russian attack on Ukraine but landed in Romania near the Ukraine border.
At least two people were injured and a fire broke out in a residential building in Galati, Romania.
NATO called Russia's action reckless and said it will improve defenses against threats such as drones.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Russia crossed a “line” by hitting a populated area and expressed support for Romania.
Ukraine reported a Russian drone fire damaged a Turkish cargo ship departing from the Ukrainian port of Odesa, injuring two crew members.
Fuel storage facilities in Russia’s Yaroslavl region caught fire after a Ukrainian drone attack.
French officials emphasized that Russia’s drone incident risks European security and pointed to French troops in Romania supporting NATO’s efforts.
Romania called the event a “grave and irresponsible escalation” and notified NATO, asking for measures to respond quickly.
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Ebola is rapidly spreading in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), especially in Ituri province, a region facing conflict and overcrowding. Efforts to control the outbreak are difficult due to limited medical resources and reduced international aid, which has weakened the response to this and other health crises.
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At least 240 people have died since the Ebola outbreak began in Ituri province earlier this month.
The virus spreads through body fluids and causes symptoms similar to malaria and typhoid, making it hard to detect early.
Ituri is a conflict zone with mining activity and overcrowded camps, increasing transmission risk.
The outbreak has spread to other parts of eastern DRC and Uganda’s capital, Kampala.
There is no current vaccine or cure for Ebola, but early treatment improves survival chances.
Reduced funding from the US, UK and other countries has cut support for Ebola response efforts.
Health workers lack adequate supplies and lab facilities for testing the virus.
Past Ebola outbreaks, including the deadly 2014–2016 epidemic in West Africa, showed that rapid response is critical to saving lives.
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Mexico’s lower house approved a constitutional change that lets authorities cancel elections if there is foreign interference. The amendment still needs approval from the Senate before it becomes law and aims to protect Mexico’s democracy from outside influence.
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Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies voted 307 in favor, 128 against, and 1 abstention to approve the amendment.
The change would allow elections to be annulled due to foreign interference such as illegal funding, propaganda, and digital manipulation.
Foreign interference also includes political, economic, diplomatic, or media pressure meant to influence Mexican opinion.
The amendment is not expected to affect the 2027 federal elections because it requires Senate approval and must be enacted 90 days before elections start.
The Morena party’s leader called the reform necessary to protect democracy.
Opposition parties worry the amendment could be misused to unfairly challenge election results.
President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned concerns about foreign influence and acknowledged past cases of foreign funding in local politics.
There is debate over the amendment’s wording, which some say is too broad and unclear about how it will be enforced.
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A woman named Hayley Watkins shared her experience of being raped by a childhood friend, Jordan Learmonth, to raise awareness about the lack of public information on sex offenders in Scotland. Learmonth was convicted and released from prison but remains on the sex offenders register, which is not publicly accessible like some systems in other countries.
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Hayley Watkins was raped by her childhood friend Jordan Learmonth in February 2020.
Learmonth was convicted of rape and assault in August 2022 and served three and a half years in prison.
He was released in February 2026 and remains on Scotland’s sex offenders register for life.
The conviction was not widely reported in the media, and there is little online information about it.
Scotland does not have a public database for adult sex offenders, unlike the U.S. system.
Current law allows people to ask police if someone is a registered child sex offender, but not for adults.
Hayley supports creating an open, searchable public database for sex offenders in Scotland.
She has submitted a petition to the UK parliament to improve transparency and public awareness about sex offender risks.
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Cockroach infestations have increased in Cardiff and other parts of Wales due to milder winters and denser living conditions like flats. The German cockroach, which relies on humans and carries bacteria harmful to health, is the main pest involved.
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Cardiff council reported a 9% rise in cockroach complaints between 2024 and 2025.
Private pest control in Cardiff is getting five to six cockroach calls per week, up from one or two five years ago.
Milder winters allow cockroaches living in drains and ducts to survive and multiply.
German cockroaches do not originate from Germany but from South East Asia.
These cockroaches carry bacteria that can cause food poisoning, including salmonella and staphylococcus.
Cockroach complaints are mostly in urban areas; rural areas in Wales see very few reports.
Cardiff council does not provide pest control for private homes; residents often hire private companies.
People living in flats or rented apartments reported cockroach infestations coming from places like sockets and kitchen appliances.
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Irish singer CMAT spoke out against hurtful comments about her body after performing at BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend. She shared how the abuse has increased as she became more famous and highlighted unfair treatment compared to other female artists at the event.
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CMAT is the stage name of Irish singer Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson.
She faced abuse online about her body and weight after performing at a music festival on May 24.
CMAT responded on Instagram to explain that she does not choose her body size and feels targeted because of it.
A music fan wrote an essay noting that other female performers at the same festival did not get this kind of abuse.
CMAT said her success is harder to enjoy due to constant body-shaming and hostile environments.
She released a song last year called "Take a Sexy Picture of Me" about how women’s appearances are judged.
CMAT is currently touring her third album, Euro-Country, with shows including a sold-out concert in Dublin.
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Two charity hikers, Jamie Richardson and Richard Thiedeman, completed the Three Peaks Challenge, which includes climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), by taking different routes and avoiding long queues at the summit trig point. They faced booing and hostility from other hikers for skipping the queue despite raising money for a friend with motor neurone disease.
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Jamie Richardson (32) and Richard Thiedeman (34) from Lincolnshire were doing the Three Peaks Challenge for charity.
They climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Yr Wyddfa within 24 hours to raise money for Thomas Hynes, who has motor neurone disease (MND).
On the bank holiday, visitors waited over an hour to reach the summit trig point of Yr Wyddfa (1,085 meters high).
The two hikers used separate routes and avoided the long lines by arriving early and starting from different car parks.
When they reached the summit, they briefly touched the trig point and headed down, which led to some hikers booing them.
One hiker even tried to physically block Richardson from reaching the trig point.
The charity hikers expressed disappointment at being greeted with negative reactions instead of support.
They emphasized that queuing at the summit is voluntary and encouraged kindness toward all hikers, especially those doing challenges for charity.
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