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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

May 28, 2026 • BBC World

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A novel called Taiwan Travelogue, which tells a story about forbidden love and Taiwanese food, has won the International Booker Prize. It is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to receive this award.

Key Facts

Taiwan Travelogue is a novel about love and Taiwanese cuisine.
It won the International Booker Prize this year.
This is the first time a novel translated from Mandarin Chinese has won the prize.
The author of the book is Yang Shuang-zi.
BBC Chinese interviewed the author and explored the food inspirations behind the story.
The Booker Prize is a prestigious international award for fiction.

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Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions

May 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Muslims in India celebrated Eid al-Adha with group prayers and gatherings across the country. The events were mostly peaceful but took place under heavy security due to rising tensions over limits on public prayers.

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Eid al-Adha is an important Muslim festival celebrated with prayers and gatherings.
Muslims in India held mass prayers nationwide for Eid al-Adha.
There were restrictions on public Eid prayers in some areas.
The celebrations were peaceful despite these limits.
Security measures were increased to manage tensions between communities.
Anti-Muslim sentiments have been growing in some parts of India.
The government imposed rules to control public religious gatherings during the festival.

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U.S. negotiators awaiting response from Iran on ceasefire extension proposal

May 28, 2026 • CBS News

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U.S. and Iranian negotiators are trying to extend their current ceasefire and start talks on a long-term deal. Neither President Donald Trump nor Iran’s leaders have yet approved any final agreement.

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U.S. and Iran are negotiating to extend a ceasefire currently in place.
They aim to begin discussions on a long-term agreement after extending the ceasefire.
No final approval has been given by President Donald Trump.
Iranian leaders also have not yet approved any agreement.
The talks are ongoing and being closely followed by international observers.
The ceasefire and possible deal relate to reducing conflict or tensions between the two countries.
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan reported on the situation.

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Ukraine's foreign minister says drone attacks in Russia could pressure Putin to end war

May 28, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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Ukraine is using more advanced drone attacks inside Russia as the war continues into its fourth year. Ukraine’s foreign minister says these strikes might pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war.

Key Facts

The war between Ukraine and Russia has lasted over three years and is now in its fourth year.
Russia has increased its attacks across Ukraine recently.
Ukraine has improved its use of drones for attacks deep inside Russian territory.
These drone strikes are becoming more sophisticated and effective.
Ukraine’s foreign minister believes the attacks could influence Russian President Putin to end the conflict.
The discussion was part of a report by special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky.
The conversation also covered how the war is changing modern fighting methods.

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How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women

May 28, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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A common hormonal condition affecting about 10% to 13% of women worldwide has been renamed from PCOS to PMOS. This new name reflects a better understanding of the condition and may help doctors diagnose and treat women more effectively.

Key Facts

The condition was previously known as PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).
The new name is PMOS, which stands for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome.
About 10% to 13% of women globally have this condition.
PMOS better describes the hormone and metabolic problems women face.
Renaming could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis.
Improved diagnosis may lead to better care and treatment for affected women.
Stephanie Sy reported on these changes and their impact.

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The public sentiment on AI as Pope Leo issues warning and students boo speeches on the topic

May 28, 2026 • CBS News

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Pope Leo has released his first official letter, called an encyclical, in which he talks about humanity and warns about the risks of using artificial intelligence (AI). At the same time, some young people have shown disagreement by booing speeches about AI.

Key Facts

Pope Leo issued his first encyclical focusing partly on the risks of artificial intelligence.
The encyclical addresses concerns about how AI affects humanity.
Some students expressed disagreement by booing speeches about AI.
The public shows mixed feelings about artificial intelligence.
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, spoke about these issues on CBS News.
The topic reflects growing debate about AI’s role in society.
The news was covered by CBS News and available on their app.

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Water shortages worsen across Cuba as oil supplies dwindle

May 28, 2026 • ABC News

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Nearly 3 million people in Cuba face daily water shortages due to a severe oil shortage. Cuban officials say U.S. energy sanctions limit fuel supplies, which affects the country’s water system and its ability to pump, treat, and deliver water.

Key Facts

Cuba’s water system is running with only 37% of the fuel it needs.
Water pumping is one of the largest energy uses in the country.
Fuel shortages also impact water system repairs and chemical treatments.
Cuba’s water infrastructure is old and overloaded, especially in big cities like Havana.
The U.S. tightened sanctions in January, restricting Cuba’s oil imports.
President Donald Trump warned of tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba.
Many Cubans endure up to 20-hour power outages and rely on water trucks that arrive irregularly.
Cuba is starting a solar energy program, but it requires expensive investments.

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Boy George receives lifetime achievement honour at LGBT Awards

May 28, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Boy George received a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards in London for his impact on British music. He also won the music artist of the year award during the ceremony, which celebrates contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.

Key Facts

Boy George was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards.
The award was presented by French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier.
Boy George also won the music artist of the year award, beating artists like Charli XCX and Doja Cat.
The British LGBT Awards have been held annually since 2014 and recognize contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
Boy George is known for challenging gender stereotypes in fashion during the 1980s.
He recently performed as a guest at the Eurovision Song Contest but did not advance to the final.
Boy George has publicly spoken about overcoming legal issues and credits his career success to sobriety.
Other winners this year included Kate Winslet (advocate award) and Stephen Libby (media moment of the year).

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Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

May 28, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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The United Nations predicts that in the next five years, the Earth will likely become hotter than ever recorded and break the safe climate warming limit set internationally. The Arctic is expected to warm noticeably, and parts of the Amazon rainforest could face drought and wildfire risks.

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The Earth will probably exceed the safe climate warming threshold in the next five years.
The planet is expected to break its current hottest year record during this period.
The Arctic may warm by nearly 3 degrees Fahrenheit (1.66 degrees Celsius) by 2030.
The Amazon rainforest faces risks of severe drought and wildfires.
Burning coal, oil, and gas causes more extreme weather like floods, droughts, and heat waves.
There is a 75% chance that the global average temperature from 2026 to 2030 will be over 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times.
The 1.5-degree Celsius limit was agreed upon in the 2015 Paris climate agreement as a safe warming limit.

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New on Netflix: Full List of Movies, Shows in June 2026

May 28, 2026 • Newsweek

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Netflix announced all the movies and shows coming to its platform in June 2026. The list includes several older popular films, new original movies like "Poor Things," and new seasons of shows such as "Avatar: The Last Airbender."

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Over 50 older movies will be added on June 1, including the “Creed” series and “Scooby-Doo” films.
The “Rocky” movie series will also be available starting June 1.
"Poor Things," a film starring Emma Stone that won four 2024 Oscars, will arrive on June 7.
The second season of the Netflix Original show "Avatar: The Last Airbender" premieres on June 25.
A new movie called "Office Romance," featuring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, launches on June 5.
Other new titles include "Bros" (June 2), "Song Sung Blue" (June 13), and "Piece by Piece" (June 14).
The list includes TV series from various genres, such as "Grey’s Anatomy" Season 22 and "Resident Alien" Season 4.

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What to know about a rare blue micromoon rising this weekend

May 28, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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This weekend, a rare blue micromoon will appear in the sky. A blue micromoon is a second full moon in one month and also the smallest full moon of the year because it is farthest from Earth. The bright star Antares will also be visible near the moon on Sunday.

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A blue moon happens when there are two full moons in one month, about every two to three years.
May 1 was the first full moon of this month.
The blue micromoon is the smallest and most distant full moon of the year.
The micromoon will occur this weekend.
Antares, a very bright star, will be near the moon during the event on Sunday.
This event allows a chance to see a blue moon, a micromoon, and a bright star together.
The event is visible from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and likely from other locations as well.

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Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt

May 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Colombia’s first left-wing government, led by President Gustavo Petro, introduced a program in 2023 that covers university tuition fees for many students from middle- and low-income families. As the government’s term ends, Colombia faces high national debt and a presidential election between a left-wing candidate who supports continuing Petro’s policies and a far-right candidate focusing on security and tax cuts.

Key Facts

The “zero tuition” program covers full tuition at public universities and has helped 870,000 students since 2023.
President Gustavo Petro’s government is Colombia’s first left-wing administration.
The government raised the minimum wage by 23% in June 2023 and improved overtime pay rules.
Colombia's national debt is 58.5% of its gross domestic product (GDP).
The upcoming May 31 election features Iván Cepeda, who wants to continue Petro’s social and economic policies, and Abelardo de la Espriella, who promotes security measures and tax cuts for big companies.
Petro attempted reforms including peace talks with armed groups, pension reform, and new taxes on the wealthy, but not all were approved by Congress.
The left-wing government supports shifting the economy towards renewable energy and agriculture.
Some small business owners found the wage increase challenging but accepted it as necessary.

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Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect sentenced to 15 years in prison

May 28, 2026 • CBS News

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An Austrian court sentenced a 21-year-old man to 15 years in prison for planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. The planned attack was stopped, but the concerts were canceled, and the man was also linked to a terrorist group.

Key Facts

The man, identified only as Beran A., was found guilty of plotting an attack on Taylor Swift’s concert in Vienna.
He planned to use knives or homemade bombs to target people outside the Ernst Happel Stadium.
Authorities found bomb-making materials in his apartment just before the planned concert dates.
The plot led to the cancellation of three Taylor Swift shows in Austria in August 2024.
Beran A. was linked to the Islamic State group and allegedly tried to buy weapons illegally.
Two other men, Arda K. and Hasan E., were also convicted for terrorism-related charges connected to attacks in the Middle East.
Arda K. received a 12-year sentence, and Hasan E. remains in detention in Saudi Arabia.
Prosecutors said the men planned attacks during Ramadan 2024 in multiple countries.

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Trump administration building Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

May 28, 2026 • CBS News

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The Trump administration is creating a special quarantine center in Kenya. This facility will help Americans who might have been exposed to or infected with Ebola, a serious and contagious disease.

Key Facts

The Trump administration is building an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
The facility is meant for Americans exposed to or infected with Ebola.
Ebola is a deadly virus that spreads through contact with infected people or fluids.
Dr. Céline Gounder, a disease expert, discussed the Ebola virus and quarantine plans.
The quarantine center aims to prevent the spread of Ebola among Americans and communities.
Kenya was chosen as the location due to its proximity to Ebola-affected regions.
The Trump administration is actively responding to the global Ebola threat.

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Trump and Iran yet to give final approval on 60-day truce, sources say

May 28, 2026 • CBS News

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The White House said there is a general plan to extend a ceasefire with Iran for 60 days, but President Donald Trump has not officially approved it yet. Iran denies that any agreement has been made.

Key Facts

The White House confirmed there is a plan to extend a ceasefire with Iran.
The ceasefire extension is proposed to last 60 days.
President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval to the deal.
Iran denies that it has agreed to any ceasefire extension.
The news comes from CBS News reporters Nancy Cordes, Charlie D'Agata, and Aaron MacLean.
The current talks involve keeping peace between the U.S. and Iran for a limited time.

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Guatemala denies agreeing to US strikes against drug traffickers

May 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Guatemala’s government denied agreeing to let the United States carry out military strikes against drug traffickers on its soil but confirmed it asked for US help with security. Guatemala wants to lead military actions against drug groups with US support, following legal agreements, but is not allowing direct US attacks.

Key Facts

Guatemala’s president, Bernardo Arevalo, said no foreign military operations are authorized in the country.
The denial followed a report that said Arevalo agreed to US military strikes in Guatemala.
Guatemala’s defense minister wrote a letter seeking US help to lead operations against drug trafficking groups called “designated terrorist organisations” by the US.
Guatemala says the request for US help is within current bilateral agreements and follows Guatemalan laws.
The US has been conducting air strikes against drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing nearly 200 people.
The US abducted Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in January, accusing him of drug trafficking, and now controls Venezuela’s oil exports.
Many Latin American countries face problems with gang violence and drug trafficking, and often accept US intelligence help but resist US military intervention.
Arevalo was elected in 2023 as an anticorruption candidate and declared a state of emergency after gang violence killed police officers.

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Defiant Lebanese families refuse to leave Tyre after homes bombed

May 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Families in the Lebanese city of Tyre had their homes destroyed by Israeli bombs shortly after receiving orders to evacuate. Despite losing their homes, many families are refusing to leave and say they will stay among the ruins.

Key Facts

Israeli bombs destroyed homes in the city of Tyre, Lebanon.
The bombings happened just hours after residents were told to evacuate.
Many families in Tyre refuse to leave their damaged homes.
They say they will live on the rubble of their houses.
The event reflects ongoing conflict involving Lebanon and Israel.

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Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave

May 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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European countries are experiencing a heatwave that has caused record-breaking high temperatures. A recent United Nations report states that Europe is warming faster than any other continent, at more than twice the average global rate.

Key Facts

Several European countries have issued heat warnings due to unusually high temperatures.
The heatwave is setting new records for temperature across Europe.
Europe is the fastest-warming continent according to a UN-backed report.
The continent is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
This heatwave is considered unseasonal, meaning it is unexpected for this time of year.

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Sturgeon says she was ‘deceived, misled and betrayed’ by ex-husband Murrell

May 28, 2026 • Guardian World

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Nicola Sturgeon said she was deceived by her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, who admitted stealing over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP). She denied knowing about the thefts and was cleared after a police investigation.

Key Facts

Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.
Murrell used the stolen money to buy luxury items like a motorhome, cars, watches, and a telescope.
Nicola Sturgeon said she was unaware of the theft and only learned details from news reports.
Police Scotland conducted a two-year investigation and searched Sturgeon’s home.
Sturgeon cooperated with police and was questioned but was not charged.
She described this time as very difficult and said she is processing the painful truth about her husband.
Sturgeon spoke publicly for the first time since Murrell’s guilty plea.
She emphasized her resilience and said she wants people to hear her side of the story.

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USCG can send divers to Bahamas to search for Lynette Hooker, source says

May 28, 2026 • CBS News

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The U.S. Coast Guard has received permission from the Bahamas to send divers to search new areas for Lynette Hooker, a Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas. She was last seen on April 4 after falling from a small boat, and new GPS data has led investigators to reopen the search.

Key Facts

Lynette Hooker, 55, went missing near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas.
She disappeared after reportedly falling from a dinghy during a nighttime ride.
Her husband, Brian Hooker, initially was arrested but later released without charges.
The Bahamian government allowed the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service to send divers to search unsearched areas.
New GPS data has caused U.S. investigators to restart the search.
The search is ongoing and details may change as the investigation develops.

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