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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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A Russian drone struck an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people and causing a fire. Romanian officials called the incident a serious violation of their airspace and said they would respond diplomatically and seek more anti-drone defenses.
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A Russian drone crashed on the roof of an apartment building in Galati, Romania.
Two people were injured with cuts and several others evacuated due to the fire.
Romania's defense ministry tracked the drone flying in their airspace before the crash.
Romanian officials called the drone strike an “irresponsible escalation” by Russia.
Romania plans to take diplomatic action and has asked NATO for faster delivery of anti-drone systems.
Romanian military launched fighter jets and a helicopter to respond to the incident.
The event happened amid increased drone and missile attacks related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
UN Secretary-General urged for diplomacy and a ceasefire to avoid further harm to civilians.
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A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in the Romanian city of Galati, causing a fire and injuring two people. The drone entered Romanian airspace during Russian attacks near the Ukraine border, marking the first time Romanian civilians were hurt by such incidents.
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A Russian drone hit a 10th-floor apartment in Galati, Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people with abrasions.
Around 70 residents were evacuated as emergency services put out the fire.
The drone’s entire explosive payload detonated upon impact.
Romanian authorities scrambled two F-16 fighter jets after detecting drones in their airspace.
Russian drones have crossed into Romania multiple times during the Ukraine war, but this is the first with civilian injuries.
Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, fragments of Russian drones have been found in Romania 47 times, including 12 times this year.
Russia has not commented on the incident.
The article also mentions ongoing drone attacks in Ukraine and casualties in Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine related to the conflict.
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The United States, under President Donald Trump, has increased economic pressure on Cuba through a blockade and sanctions aiming to change its government. Cuba faces severe shortages of fuel and electricity, but few countries or European allies are helping the island, partly because of Cuba’s own government problems and global political shifts.
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President Trump ordered a blockade restricting fuel supplies to Cuba to pressure its communist government.
The US indicted Raúl Castro for murder related to a 1996 incident involving US aircraft.
Cuba is suffering from widespread poverty, power outages, and lack of medical resources due to fuel shortages.
Traditional allies like Russia, Venezuela, Mexico, and Brazil are unable or unwilling to provide support.
Cuba’s economic struggles result partly from its communist government’s poor management and restrictions on freedoms.
The US embargo limits Cuba’s access to resources, but internal policies have also hindered food production and economic growth.
Venezuela’s collapse and US actions ended the oil shipments that previously helped Cuba.
Russia’s focus on its war in Ukraine limits its support for Cuba, and China has not challenged the US blockade.
Overseas remittances from Cuban exiles help sustain Cuba economically.
Up to one million Cubans have left the country in the last two years seeking better opportunities.
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The article discusses a podcast episode about President Donald Trump's approach to peace in the Middle East. It references coverage of a new draft peace agreement between the US and Iran and highlights discussions about who influences Trump's decisions on Iran.
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The podcast examines President Trump's role in Middle East peace efforts.
There is a new draft peace agreement between the US and Iran being discussed.
Journalists Patrick Wintour and Andrew Roth have written pieces related to this topic.
The Guardian has launched a Politics Weekly YouTube channel covering US politics.
The podcast is part of the Guardian’s Stateside series focused on American issues.
Listeners are invited to send questions and feedback via email.
The article includes a photo credited to Maxim Shemetov/Reuters.
The content aims to provide insight into President Trump's decision-making about Iran.
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Jennifer Lopez said she is currently single and happy not dating. She talked about her past marriages and relationships and said ending her last marriage helped her focus on personal growth.
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Jennifer Lopez appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to promote her new Netflix show "Office Romance".
She confirmed she is single and not interested in dating right now.
Lopez has been married four times and shares twins with her ex-husband Marc Anthony.
She was also engaged to Alex Rodriguez for two years before splitting in April 2021.
Lopez said going through her last divorce helped her work on herself with the help of therapists and coaches.
She stated she has truly loved someone but has not yet felt fully loved in return.
Lopez enjoys the romance she plays in fictional stories but wants her real life romance to wait until the right person comes along.
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A Russian drone hit an apartment building in Galati, Romania, near the border with Ukraine, injuring two people and causing a fire. This is the first time a drone has struck a residential building in Romania since the war in Ukraine began.
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The drone entered Romanian airspace and crashed on the roof of an apartment building in Galati.
Two people were injured with minor abrasions and received medical treatment.
The impact started a fire that was later extinguished by emergency services.
Romania is a member of NATO and borders Ukraine.
Dozens of drone incursions linked to the Ukraine war have happened near Romania since 2022.
Two Romanian F-16 fighter jets were scrambled after drone detection.
An air raid alert had been issued in Ukraine overnight due to expected Russian strikes but was later lifted.
This incident marks the first drone attack on a residential building in Romania during the conflict.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase control over Gaza to 70%, up from 60%. This move goes against the ceasefire agreement made under President Donald Trump's administration in October 2025. Despite the ceasefire, fighting and strikes continue in Gaza.
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Netanyahu announced plans to expand Israeli control in Gaza from 60% to 70%.
The current control levels contradict the ceasefire terms agreed upon in October 2025, brokered under President Trump.
Since the ceasefire, over 700 Palestinians have died, according to Gaza’s health ministry, which is viewed as reliable by the UN.
The ceasefire agreement initially allowed Israel to control about 53% of Gaza, marked by a demarcation called the "yellow line."
Israeli and Hamas indirect talks to move forward with President Trump’s peace plan have stalled.
Israel’s Defense Minister said Israel aims to remove all Hamas leaders involved in the 2023 attack.
Israeli military strikes recently targeted Hamas leaders and members, killing several people including women and children.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Gaza since 2023.
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The rock band U2 has joined a tribute album honoring Shane MacGowan, the late lead singer of The Pogues. The album, titled "20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan," will be released on November 13 and features various well-known artists covering MacGowan’s songs.
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U2 contributed a cover of The Pogues’ song "Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah" to the tribute album.
The album honors Shane MacGowan, who died in 2023 at age 65.
Other artists featured include Bruce Springsteen, Hozier with Jessie Buckley, Dropkick Murphys, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tom Waits, and The Pogues themselves.
Bruce Springsteen’s contribution is his previously released cover of "A Rainy Night in Soho."
The Pogues reunited in 2024 and toured the U.S. in 2025 with original members and guest musicians.
The album celebrates MacGowan’s musical legacy and his impact on Irish music.
The full track list is available on Shane MacGowan’s official Instagram page.
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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to help stop the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The outbreak has caused many deaths and is centered in a conflict area, making medical efforts difficult.
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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC was declared on May 15, with over 1,000 confirmed and suspected cases.
WHO reports 10 confirmed Ebola deaths and 223 suspected deaths as of May 24.
This is the 17th Ebola outbreak recorded in the DRC.
The epidemic is focused in a mineral-rich, conflict-affected region in the northeast of the country.
WHO does not support travel bans, saying they are not very helpful in stopping the outbreak.
No vaccine or treatment yet exists for the specific Ebola strain (Bundibugyo) causing this outbreak, but trials are being planned.
Uganda has closed its border with the DRC after detecting Ebola cases.
The US plans to deny entry to infected individuals and open a treatment center in Kenya for affected Americans.
Large amounts of aid are arriving in the affected region to support response efforts.
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A Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania, which is a member of NATO, causing a fire and injuring two people. The drone entered Romanian airspace near the city of Galati while Russia was conducting attacks close to the Ukraine-Romania border.
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The drone strike occurred on the night between May 28 and May 29.
Romania’s defense ministry said the drone was part of attacks on targets near Ukraine’s border with Romania.
The drone was tracked by radar as it flew into Romanian airspace before crashing on an apartment roof.
Two people were injured in the resulting fire at the building.
Romania is a member of NATO, a military alliance of countries including the U.S.
Last September, a similar incident occurred when a drone breached Romanian airspace during Russian attacks in Ukraine.
Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets in response to the previous drone breach.
Poland also reported shooting down Russian drones in its airspace in the same period last year.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) denied Iran's claim that it shot down a U.S. aircraft near Bushehr. Meanwhile, the U.S. has conducted defensive strikes against Iranian drones and missile sites amid efforts to maintain a ceasefire and start negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Iranian state TV claimed an American aircraft was destroyed near Bushehr, Iran.
CENTCOM said no U.S. aircraft were shot down and all are accounted for.
The U.S. shot down four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck a control station preparing to launch a fifth drone.
These U.S. actions were described as defensive and meant to maintain the ceasefire.
The U.S. also targeted Iranian missile launch sites and vessels planting mines in southern Iran.
CENTCOM reported Iran violated the ceasefire by launching a ballistic missile toward Kuwait, which was intercepted.
A 60-day memorandum of understanding is reportedly being considered to de-escalate tensions, allow free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and begin nuclear talks.
President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval for the memorandum.
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Vice President Vance said the United States and Iran are close to finishing a deal, but some issues are not yet resolved. The agreement could extend a fragile ceasefire for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and start new talks about Iran's future actions.
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The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a deal about nuclear and other related issues.
They have agreed on a tentative deal to keep a ceasefire for 60 more days.
The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping.
Talks will continue about Iran’s future policies and nuclear program.
Vice President Vance spoke about the ongoing discussions and remaining challenges.
The negotiations aim to reduce tensions and prevent conflict in the region.
No final agreement has been reached yet, but progress is being made.
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US Vice President JD Vance said the US and Iran are close to reaching a deal to extend a ceasefire and ease shipping rules in the Strait of Hormuz, but no final agreement has been signed yet. The deal depends on approval from President Donald Trump and talks continue over Iran's nuclear program, especially around uranium enrichment.
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The US and Iran have tentatively agreed to extend a ceasefire and lift some shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The agreement is pending approval from President Donald Trump.
Vice President JD Vance said the two sides are close but "not there yet" on finalizing the deal.
Vance noted the US can still impact Iran’s nuclear program significantly.
Talks are focused on issues related to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and uranium enrichment.
Oil prices fell slightly amid hopes for the ceasefire deal.
Israeli military actions continue in Gaza and Lebanon despite the US-backed ceasefire.
The situation remains tense with ongoing military escalations ahead of important international talks.
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