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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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A famous bull mosaic in Milan's historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is being repaired after tourists wore down its testicles by performing a spinning ritual believed to bring good luck. The restoration work started to fix the damaged mosaic and preserve this important piece of Italian heritage.
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The mosaic shows a prancing bull and is located in Milan's 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Tourists spin on the bull’s testicles with their heels, a tradition said to bring good luck and a return visit.
Thousands of people do this ritual daily, causing visible wear and damage to the mosaic’s testicles.
Restoration began recently, with artisan Gianluca Galli hand-cutting new stone pieces to repair the artwork.
The last restoration was done in 2017 before this new repair.
City officials say the gallery is a “living heritage” that wears down because it is well-loved and frequently visited.
The bull mosaic represents Turin, Italy’s first capital city.
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The United States has officially labeled two major Brazilian criminal groups, the Red Command (CV) and the First Capital Command (PCC), as terrorist organizations. This move allows the U.S. to apply stronger legal actions against them but is opposed by Brazil’s government.
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The U.S. designated CV and PCC as terrorist organizations on May 29, 2026.
These groups are known for violence and control criminal networks that extend beyond Brazil into other countries, including the U.S.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called them two of Brazil’s most violent criminal organizations.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opposes the terrorist label for these groups.
Bolsonaro, a Brazilian political rival and ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, supports the U.S. designation.
The designation has two steps: first, “specially designated global terrorists” status, then “foreign terrorist organizations” status effective June 5, 2026.
This label allows the U.S. Treasury Department to impose sanctions on the groups, their leaders, and associates.
The Trump administration began labeling other criminal gangs, like Mexican cartels, as terrorist groups since January 2025.
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The United States plans to label two large Brazilian gangs, Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho, as terrorist organizations starting June 5. This move aims to cut off their access to U.S. assets and disrupt their criminal activities, but it has caused political tension in Brazil ahead of its presidential election.
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The U.S. will officially designate PCC and Comando Vermelho as “Foreign Terrorist Organizations” on June 5.
Both groups are already classified as “Specially Designated Global Terrorists,” which limits their access to U.S. resources.
The designations aim to protect U.S. citizens and stop illegal drugs and funding to violent groups.
President Donald Trump’s administration supports these measures and has labeled other Latin American criminal groups as terrorists.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opposes the designations, worrying about negative impacts and foreign interference.
Right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro supports the U.S. designations and recently met with President Trump.
Political tensions in Brazil’s upcoming presidential race are heightened by this U.S. decision.
The issue of public safety and gang violence is a major concern in Brazil’s election campaign.
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The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed on a basic plan to extend a ceasefire for 60 days and begin talks about Iran's nuclear program. The deal still needs approval from President Donald Trump and Iran’s leaders.
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US and Iran negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension.
The agreement includes starting negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
The deal requires approval from President Donald Trump and Iranian authorities.
There have been weeks of mixed reports about progress in the negotiations.
This development follows ongoing conflicts in the Middle East involving multiple countries.
The current ceasefire in Lebanon has not fully stopped the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
Regional tensions remain high, including issues around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
Civilians in affected areas continue to experience hardship due to military strikes and conflict.
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Six of nine missing workers were found dead after a chemical tank imploded at a paper mill in Longview, Washington. The total death toll is now 11, and the cleanup is ongoing with concerns about environmental safety.
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The chemical tank implosion occurred at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, Washington.
The incident happened during a worker shift change, causing fatalities and injuries.
Authorities recovered six bodies on Thursday; three more are still missing.
The tank contained white liquor, a chemical used in paper processing, holding about 900,000 gallons.
Around 25,000 gallons still remain and are leaking slowly from the tank.
Some leaked chemicals entered nearby ditches above the city’s drinking water source, but water tests show it is currently safe.
Efforts are underway to flush the contaminated ditches with fresh water and safely release the chemicals into the Columbia River.
The paper mill has shut down most operations, and the company will continue paying workers despite the halt.
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A group of skilled divers discovered five gold miners trapped inside a mine in Laos. The main challenge now is safely bringing the miners out of the mine.
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Five gold miners are trapped inside a mine in Laos.
A team of experienced divers found the miners after a long search.
The miners were trapped deep underground.
Officials and rescuers are working on a plan to get the miners out safely.
The situation is being covered by major news outlets, including CBS News.
Mines in Laos are known to be dangerous and difficult to access.
Rescue efforts involve underwater diving and special equipment.
The exact cause of the miners getting trapped was not detailed in the report.
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King's College Hospital in London has opened the UK's first intensive care ward on a rooftop, designed to allow critically ill patients access to fresh air and nature. The outdoor space includes beds with oxygen and power supplies, covered areas, and gardens with plants to help patients feel better and recover faster.
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The rooftop intensive care ward can hold six patients with life-support equipment outdoors.
Patients are connected to oxygen and power through waterproof boxes next to each bed.
Exposure to fresh air and nature may improve patient wellbeing and shorten hospital stays.
The ward is part of King's College Hospital's larger 60-bed intensive care unit.
Doctors will monitor patients’ heart rate, breathing, and pain to study benefits of outdoor care.
The garden includes scented flowers and plants like honeysuckle, jasmine, lavender, and trees.
Hospital staff can also use the rooftop space during breaks for relaxation.
The garden cost over £2 million and was funded by the hospital’s charity.
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Delhi is experiencing extreme heat with temperatures reaching up to 45°C (113°F). Many poor workers who work outside, like rickshaw drivers and street vendors, struggle to stay safe while trying to earn money every day. Cities like Delhi get hotter due to concrete and traffic, making the heat more dangerous.
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Temperatures in Delhi have gone above 40°C daily, sometimes hitting 45°C in the afternoon.
Around 90% of India's workers have informal jobs, often outside and without job security.
Outdoor workers cannot easily escape the heat because they need to work to earn money for food and rent.
Heatwaves in India are becoming stronger and lasting longer due to global warming.
Delhi experiences an "urban heat island effect," where city features like concrete trap more heat.
The government issues heat warnings and has heat action plans including alerts, water stations, and cooling centers.
Despite warnings, many outdoor workers find it hard to follow advice like avoiding the sun or staying hydrated all the time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to stay hydrated and watch for heat exhaustion signs, especially in vulnerable groups.
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Rescue teams are trying to reach four climbers who fell near Denali Pass on Mount McKinley, Alaska's highest peak. The climbers were part of a seven-person group, and the rescuers are waiting for better weather to fly in by helicopter.
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Four climbers fell near Denali Pass at about 18,200 feet on Mount McKinley (also called Denali), which is 20,310 feet tall.
The group included seven climbers; three stayed behind to help the injured and then returned to camp.
The injured climbers’ conditions are not yet known.
Rescue efforts are delayed by poor weather but will begin once conditions improve.
Denali is known for dangerous climbs, especially between the high camp (17,000 feet) and Denali Pass.
Rangers and guides set up safety anchors on the route but climbers are encouraged to bring their own equipment.
About 516 people were climbing the mountain as of the news report.
A separate rescue happened the day before involving two other climbers evacuated by helicopter.
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The UK experienced a record-breaking early May heatwave, with temperatures rising rapidly, sometimes by 10°C in two days. Climate experts say such fast temperature spikes happen more often now due to warmer base temperatures, drier land, and certain weather patterns bringing hot air from southern Europe.
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Temperatures in the UK hit 35.1°C during an early May heatwave, breaking records.
Temperature rises of up to 10°C in two days were observed, which is faster than usual.
The UK’s hottest days are warming about twice as fast as average days compared to past decades.
Days with temperatures 5°C above average have doubled, and days 10°C above average have quadrupled since 1961-1990.
Drier soil heats up faster and is linked to more frequent droughts in the UK.
Large high-pressure systems (blocking highs) create dry, sinking air that heats up more intensely than before.
South or south-easterly winds bring warmer air from southern Europe and North Africa, increasing heatwaves in the UK.
Climate change is causing European regions, especially in the south, to warm roughly twice as fast as the global average.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces currently control about 60 percent of the territory, and this move goes against the ceasefire agreement made in October 2025.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu gave an order for the military to seize 70 percent of Gaza.
Israeli forces now control roughly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.
This action breaks the ceasefire agreement reached in October 2025.
The Gaza Strip is a Palestinian territory.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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The United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a 60-day ceasefire and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is waiting for approval from President Donald Trump and Iran’s leaders.
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The U.S. and Iran have reached a tentative deal for a 60-day ceasefire.
The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway.
The agreement is not final and needs approval from both countries' leaders.
President Donald Trump will decide whether to accept the deal.
Iranian leaders also must approve the memorandum of understanding before it takes effect.
The ceasefire comes amid ongoing peace talks between the two nations.
The U.S. sources confirmed the information on a Thursday.
The Strait of Hormuz is important for global shipping and oil transport.
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A UK public inquiry heard that allegations of war crimes by SAS troops in Afghanistan were not reported to military police out of fear that investigations would harm morale and disrupt operations. Instead, an internal review was completed quickly and cleared the troops, but serious concerns about unlawful killings remained.
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The SAS faced allegations of war crimes during operations in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013, including killing civilians and children.
A former top UK Special Forces officer said allegations were not referred to the Royal Military Police in 2011 due to concerns over morale and operational disruption.
The internal review was led by an officer close to the SAS unit under suspicion and found no criminal wrongdoing within a week.
British military law requires commanders to report suspected war crimes to military police, but this was not followed.
Evidence included reports of detainees being shot dead and higher civilian deaths than weapons recovered, suggesting possible unlawful killings.
Concerns also came from whistleblowers, Afghan special forces, and an international organization monitoring the conflict.
Afghan forces sometimes refused to fight alongside the SAS due to these alleged actions.
The inquiry is ongoing and examines the UK military’s handling of these serious allegations.
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Five pro-Palestinian activists from the UK, Spain, Ireland, and Germany are on trial in Germany. They are accused of damaging about €1 million worth of property at the German site of an Israeli defense company and being part of a criminal organization linked to Palestine Action Germany.
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The trial is happening at a high-security court in Stuttgart-Stammheim prison.
The activists have been in pre-trial detention since September 2024.
They are charged with property destruction and membership in a criminal organization.
Prosecutors claim Palestine Action Germany is a criminal group focused on serious crimes.
Defence lawyers argue the main crime is property damage and that charges are too harsh.
The group broke into Elbit Systems' facility and damaged computers and equipment.
The activists showed political slogans during the incident and used Hamas symbols, which Germany bans as terrorism.
The case raises debate about how Germany treats political protests and the use of certain criminal laws against activists.
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Iran’s football team has not received US visas in time to train properly for the World Cup. The team had to move its training camp to Tijuana, Mexico, instead of Tucson, Arizona, because of visa delays.
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Iran’s football players have not yet gotten US visas needed for the World Cup.
The Iranian team moved their training camp from Tucson (US) to Tijuana (Mexico) near the US border.
Iran will play World Cup group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
Iran’s ambassador to Mexico criticized the US for not fulfilling visa responsibilities.
Iranian officials visited the Tijuana training stadium and met local security officials.
The ambassador said the team cannot prepare equally compared to other teams due to visa issues.
Iran’s World Cup games are scheduled against New Zealand (June 15), Belgium (June 21), and Egypt (June 26).
The ambassador linked the issue partly to tensions due to the US-Israel war on Iran that started on February 28.
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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has killed over 200 people, can still be stopped. He urged armed groups to declare a ceasefire to help health workers fight the disease and announced that medical aid is arriving in the affected areas.
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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has caused 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths as of May 24, 2026.
Over 1,000 cases of Ebola, confirmed and suspected, have been reported since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 2026.
The outbreak is concentrated in Ituri province in eastern DRC, an area affected by ongoing conflict and violence.
Dr. Tedros called on armed groups in the region to stop fighting to allow better access for health and aid workers.
No vaccine or treatment exists yet for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which is responsible for this outbreak.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention expects a vaccine and medicine against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain by the end of 2026.
The WHO has delivered 4.6 tonnes of aid to the city of Bunia in Ituri province.
UNICEF is sending 100 tonnes of aid to support the response to the outbreak.
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The United States and Iran have reached a tentative deal to extend a ceasefire in their recent conflict by 60 days. The agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a basis for further talks about Iran’s nuclear program.
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The ceasefire started three months ago and is currently fragile.
The deal would extend the ceasefire by two more months.
The Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global oil transport, would be reopened.
The agreement is not yet finalized but the negotiators are close to completing it.
The deal includes plans for broader discussions on Iran’s nuclear activities.
U.S. sources provided information about the tentative agreement.
Both countries have been working actively on this memorandum of understanding.
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