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Olivia Rodrigo spoke about the online criticism she received for wearing babydoll dresses during her new music era. She said the negative reactions show how people wrongly accept the idea of sexualizing young girls and emphasized she wears the style because it makes her feel cool, inspired by 90s rock artists.
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Olivia Rodrigo faced backlash online after wearing babydoll dresses in her music videos and live shows in 2026.
The criticism started after her "Drop Dead" music video and increased after a live show in Barcelona.
Rodrigo said the fuss over her dresses reflects harmful cultural messages that blame girls for how others see their bodies.
She wears babydoll dresses because they make her feel comfortable and are inspired by female rock artists like Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love.
Olivia wants to protect younger girls from being told they are responsible for unwanted attention based on their clothing.
She described her current fashion as fun, relaxed, and influenced by 1970s styles.
Rodrigo contrasted the backlash against babydoll dresses with how she has worn more revealing outfits on stage without similar criticism.
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British intelligence reports that nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died since Russia's full invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. Russia has warned foreign nationals, including diplomats, to leave Kyiv ahead of planned strikes on military targets, while the U.S. embassy in Kyiv remains open despite misinformation.
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The UK’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) estimates almost 500,000 Russian military deaths since February 2022.
This figure is the highest official estimate of Russian casualties from any government to date.
Neither Russia nor Ukraine have publicly confirmed their casualty numbers.
Some experts believe the actual number of Russian dead may be even higher.
Russia warned foreign nationals and diplomats to evacuate Kyiv ahead of planned attacks on military-industrial sites.
The warning was linked to retaliation for a recent Ukrainian drone attack in the Luhansk region.
The U.S. embassy in Kyiv remains open and corrected false reports of closure.
U.S. lawmakers recently met with Ukraine’s president to discuss continued support against Russian attacks.
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Researchers reported a new drug for hepatitis B that helped some patients reduce the virus to very low levels, allowing their immune system to control it without ongoing treatment. This result is called a "functional cure" and has not been achieved before with hepatitis B treatments.
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The drug is the first of its kind for hepatitis B.
About 20% (1 in 5) of patients treated saw their virus lowered to very low levels.
Patients who reach these low levels can stop treatment without the virus returning.
This state is called a "functional cure" because the virus is controlled but not fully eliminated.
The findings come from two international studies funded by pharmaceutical company GSK.
Dr. Seng Gee Lim from Singapore helped lead the research.
The results were shared at a scientific meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
This drug represents a new level of success in hepatitis B therapy.
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli army to control 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, up from the current 60 percent. Despite a ceasefire agreed in 2025, Israeli attacks on Gaza continue regularly, worsening the humanitarian situation for the two million Palestinians who live there.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu said the Israeli army currently controls 60 percent of Gaza and aims to reach 70 percent.
In March, Israel quietly expanded control to about 64 percent of Gaza, beyond a ceasefire line set in 2025.
About two-thirds of Gaza’s land is inaccessible to Palestinians due to Israeli military presence.
Continuous Israeli airstrikes have caused many civilian deaths, including at least 10 people killed in one recent raid.
The UN reports that Gaza’s humanitarian conditions are critical, with overcrowding, lack of clean water, and rising health risks.
Despite a ceasefire, Israeli attacks inside Gaza happen almost every day.
The conflict has killed over 72,000 Palestinians since October 2023.
The UN and international officials warn the situation in Gaza could become permanently unstable without renewed diplomatic efforts.
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US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a plan to extend a ceasefire for 60 days. This agreement still needs approval from President Donald Trump before it can take effect.
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The US and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a 60-day truce extension.
This MoU is a formal agreement outlining the ceasefire terms.
The extension would keep the ceasefire active for two more months.
The deal is not finalized until President Donald Trump gives his approval.
Negotiators from both countries worked together to create this agreement.
The ceasefire aims to reduce conflict and tensions between the US and Iran.
The news comes from US sources familiar with the talks.
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The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and begin talks to end the war permanently, pending approval from President Donald Trump. The deal reportedly includes allowing free ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports.
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The US and Iran agreed on a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire by 60 days.
The agreement needs final approval from President Donald Trump.
The deal allows unrestricted passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US would lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports under the deal.
Iran claims joint control of the Hormuz Strait with Oman, but the US rejects Iranian control.
US Treasury Secretary threatened Oman with sanctions if it imposes fees on ships in the strait.
Iran denied the deal is finalized and said it will announce any agreement officially.
The agreement requires Iran to commit to not developing nuclear weapons, which Iran has stated previously.
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Happy, an Asian elephant at New York’s Bronx Zoo, was euthanized at age 55 due to age-related health issues. She was well known for a legal case trying to grant her personhood rights and for scientific research showing elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors.
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Happy lived at the Bronx Zoo since 1977 and was euthanized peacefully in 2023 due to health problems.
The zoo cared for Happy for over 30 years, with staff present at her passing.
Happy became the center of a legal case starting in 2018, where animal rights activists sought to recognize her as a person to free her.
New York’s highest court ultimately denied the legal claim, but two judges strongly disagreed in their opinions.
The case was the first involving an elephant’s claim to legal personhood.
Happy was part of a 2005 study proving elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors, a sign of self-awareness.
She leaves behind a companion, Patty, who is 57 years old.
The Wildlife Conservation Society stopped keeping elephants in New York zoos 20 years ago, so Patty is likely the last elephant in the city.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli army to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip, which would break the current ceasefire agreement and could worsen humanitarian issues in the area. Israeli forces have gradually expanded their control since an October ceasefire, pushing deeper into areas held by Hamas and forcing many Palestinians to leave their homes.
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Netanyahu has directed the Israeli army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip, up from the current 60% control.
The October ceasefire gave Israel control of 53% of Gaza, but Israeli forces have moved further west into Hamas-controlled areas since.
Israeli-backed militias have been evacuating residents along the ceasefire line, telling people to leave their homes or shelters.
Over 900 Palestinians have died from Israeli airstrikes or shootings during the ceasefire period.
Israel’s expansion plans violate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and the peace plan set by President Donald Trump.
The Trump peace plan supported a division of Gaza and stated that no one would be forced to leave the area.
Expanding Israeli control would force the 2.2 million Palestinians remaining in Gaza into less than a third of the territory, already very crowded.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz suggested that Palestinians might leave Gaza voluntarily, which human rights groups see as a plan to push them out by making conditions unbearable.
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The United States, Mexico, and Canada have introduced health checks and travel rules for visitors coming from African areas with high Ebola risk. These measures are in place to protect people during the FIFA World Cup hosted by the three countries in June.
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The U.S., Mexico, and Canada are co-hosting the FIFA World Cup starting in June.
All three countries are implementing health measures for travelers from parts of Africa with Ebola outbreaks.
The measures aim to reduce the risk of Ebola spreading during the large international event.
The rules apply to visitors, fans, athletes, and tourists arriving from high-risk African regions.
The countries have coordinated their approach to ensure safety for citizens and visitors.
Ebola is a virus that can cause severe illness and spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids.
These travel measures are preventive steps ahead of the expected large influx of international travelers.
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The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday, with Iran firing on a US military base and the US striking Iran’s Bandar Abbas port. Both countries agreed to extend a ceasefire by 60 days, but President Donald Trump has not yet approved the agreement.
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Iran said it fired on a US army base in the region.
The US reported striking the Bandar Abbas port in Iran.
Both countries agreed on a memorandum to extend their ceasefire for 60 days.
President Donald Trump has not yet approved the ceasefire extension.
Pakistan’s foreign minister is flying to Washington to help speed up negotiations.
The US foreign counterpart to be met is Marco Rubio.
The clashes happened on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Florida and parts of the Southeast are experiencing severe drought, which could increase the dangers from hurricanes this hurricane season. Although experts expect fewer storms due to El Niño, dry soil and weakened trees may lead to more flooding and damage if a storm hits.
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The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, peaking between August and October.
NOAA predicts the 2026 hurricane season will have fewer storms because of El Niño, a Pacific Ocean warming that can reduce hurricane formation.
About 64% of Florida and 56% of Georgia are under extreme to exceptional drought conditions.
Dry, hard soil from drought and areas damaged by wildfires can cause faster water runoff and increase flash flooding risks during storms.
Trees stressed by drought and wildfires are more likely to fall during strong winds, causing property damage and power outages.
The worst drought areas in Florida are in Northern Florida and the Big Bend region, where hurricane impact could be severe.
Meteorologists are watching the Gulf of Mexico for possible tropical storms through June 11.
El Niño adds wind patterns that often stop hurricanes from forming but does not completely remove the risk of dangerous storms.
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Scientists studied how homing pigeons use the Earth's magnetic fields to find their way. They discovered that iron-rich immune cells in the pigeons’ livers may help them sense magnetic fields and send signals to their brains, aiding navigation.
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Birds, including pigeons, use Earth's magnetic fields to navigate, especially in low light or cloudy conditions.
Scientists are unsure exactly where and how birds sense magnetic fields inside their bodies.
Researchers found strong magnetic responses in the iron-rich cells of pigeon livers.
The study involved training pigeons to fly a set route and then removing certain liver cells in some pigeons.
Pigeons with these liver cells removed had trouble finding their way when the sun was hidden by clouds.
Images showed liver immune cells (macrophages) connected to nerves, suggesting they send magnetic information to the brain.
This finding offers a new idea that liver cells, not just beak or eyes, may help birds sense magnetism.
The research was published in the journal Science by a team from the University of Bonn and University Hospital Bonn.
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Israel has increased its air strikes on Lebanon, targeting hundreds of locations linked to Hezbollah over recent days. Videos confirm attacks on crowded neighborhoods in southern Lebanon, while Lebanon’s health ministry reports over 3,000 deaths since the war began.
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Israel has escalated strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon recently.
Videos show damage in densely populated areas of southern Lebanon.
More than 3,000 people have died in Lebanon since the conflict started.
The conflict involves Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
The war has led to significant civilian casualties and destruction.
Lebanon’s health ministry is tracking the casualties from the war.
The broader Middle East region is also experiencing conflicts and political tensions.
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After almost three years of war in Lebanon, many families are unable to celebrate Eid as they used to. Instead, they face loss, fear, and difficult living conditions in crowded shelters or damaged homes.
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Lebanon has experienced nearly three years of ongoing war.
Many villages have been destroyed during the conflict.
Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes.
Families are spending Eid grieving for lost loved ones.
People live in crowded shelters because their homes are damaged or unsafe.
The holiday feels different due to fear of more violence and hardship.
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Olivia Rodrigo spoke out after people criticized her for wearing a babydoll dress during a concert in Spain. She said the upset over the dress reveals how society wrongly sexualizes and blames girls for what they wear.
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Olivia Rodrigo wore a short, puffy floral babydoll dress at a show in Barcelona on May 8.
Some people online said the dress was inappropriate because it looked childlike.
Rodrigo compared the criticism to how culture normalizes pedophilia and unfairly blames girls for being sexualized.
She said she has previously worn more revealing outfits without similar complaints.
The babydoll dress style was popular among 90s female punk musicians like Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love.
Courtney Love publicly supported Rodrigo after the backlash.
Rodrigo’s third album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," will come out on June 12.
She plans to tour the US this fall, with UK and Europe dates next year.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a stronger partnership with the United States to boost cooperation in key industries. He wants to improve the relationship ahead of the review of the North American trade agreement and help both countries compete with other global powers.
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Carney spoke in New York about creating a “true partnership” between Canada and the U.S.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is up for a mandatory review in July.
Canada is working to reduce its trade dependence on the U.S. by signing deals with many other countries.
Carney highlighted that Canada is a major supplier of energy, minerals, and cars to the U.S.
He said Canadian aluminum exports equal the energy capacity of 10 Hoover dams.
Canada buys more goods from the U.S. than China, Japan, and Germany combined.
Carney noted past U.S. tariffs have hurt Canadian industries like steel and aluminum.
He described U.S.-Canada trade ties as having weaknesses that should be fixed for mutual benefit.
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The French National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, a 1685 law that treated enslaved people as property in French colonies. Although slavery was abolished in 1848, this law remained on the books, and its formal removal is seen as a step toward acknowledging France’s colonial past.
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The Code Noir was a law from 1685 that classified enslaved people as movable property in French colonies.
It allowed slave owners to control and punish enslaved people harshly, including beatings, sales, and even death.
France abolished slavery in 1848, but the Code Noir was never formally repealed until this vote in 2024.
The National Assembly unanimously voted 254-0 to remove the law from French legislation.
French overseas departments like Guadeloupe and Martinique still have residents mostly descended from enslaved people.
These regions face higher poverty and unemployment than mainland France despite being part of the country.
Lawmakers from these regions see the repeal as a way to honor their ancestors and challenge ongoing racial inequalities.
President Emmanuel Macron called the continued existence of the Code Noir a form of offense but did not issue a formal apology.
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The European Union has fully started using a new system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) that replaces passport stamps with digital records like fingerprints and facial images. Travelers from the U.S. and other non-EU countries are facing longer wait times and confusion at airports because some places use automated kiosks while others do more manual checks.
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The EES began operating on October 12, 2025, and is now fully in use across 29 Schengen Area countries since April 10, 2026.
EES collects biometric data such as fingerprints and facial photos instead of stamping passports.
Since October 2025, the system recorded nearly 80 million border crossings and refused entry to over 35,000 people, including around 900 considered security threats.
Travelers report uneven experiences: some airports have many automated kiosks working, others rely on manual processing causing long lines and delays.
No clear signs or detailed instructions about EES are available at some airports, leading to confusion among travelers.
Brussels and Madrid airports have experienced longer wait times during the EES rollout, with some kiosks still being installed or out of service.
Airport and border officials say they are working on expanding the use of automated gates to reduce delays and manage large passenger flows better.
Border control is handled by national police, but airports support the process by coordinating with authorities.
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Nearly 500 people were seriously hurt in electric scooter crashes in Great Britain in 2026, with 10 riders killed. The government reported a slight increase in e-scooter injuries and deaths, while overall road deaths in Great Britain fell by 3% compared to 2024.
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About 1,484 people were injured in e-scooter accidents in 2026, including 485 serious injuries.
Ten e-scooter riders died in crashes, up from six in 2024.
Overall road deaths in Great Britain declined by 3% in 2025, with an estimated 1,556 fatalities.
Serious injuries and deaths on roads increased by 4% in 2025, with almost 30,000 people affected.
Men accounted for 77% of road fatalities and 61% of all casualties in 2025.
Private e-scooter use on public roads and pavements is currently illegal, but rental e-scooters are allowed in government trials.
The UK government plans to update e-scooter laws and aims to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.
New road safety measures being considered include lowering drink-drive limits and requiring a learning period for drivers.
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Maxi-Cosi is recalling all FamilyFix Slide Pro car seat bases because the safety indicator can wrongly show that the seat is securely attached when it is not. The recall warns parents to stop using the product immediately to avoid potential injuries to children.
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Maxi-Cosi is recalling FamilyFix Slide Pro bases due to a faulty safety indicator.
The indicator may show green even if the seat is not properly connected.
If the seat detaches while in use, it could cause injury to the child.
The affected bases were made in China from September 6, 2025, to March 24, 2026.
The product fails to meet the UK’s General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Users should check their product model and manufacturing date on the Maxi-Cosi website.
The manufacturing date is on a white label under the base.
Maxi-Cosi describes this as a voluntary recall to ensure child safety and quality.
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