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The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), an Iranian agency created to manage the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. sees this agency as part of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps trying to control this important shipping route.
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The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the PGSA on Wednesday.
The PGSA is a new organization formed by the Iranian government this month.
Its purpose is to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Persian Gulf.
The U.S. says the PGSA is linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The IRGC is accused of trying to earn money from controlling the Strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global shipping route for oil and goods.
Sanctions are aimed at stopping Iran’s influence over this strategic area.
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Iraq’s government warns that the poisonous datura plant, also called devil’s trumpet, is spreading quickly and harming crops. This plant contains toxic chemicals that can affect people, animals, and plants, although it has been used in medicine for centuries. Scientists are surprised at how fast it adapts and grows in new places like Iraq.
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The Iraqi Ministry of the Interior alerted farmers about an invasion of the datura plant.
Datura, also known as jimsonweed or thorn apple, has white or purple trumpet-shaped flowers and green prickly fruit.
The plant contains toxic chemicals affecting the nervous system of humans, animals, and plants.
Despite being poisonous, datura produces important medicinal chemicals used in eye treatments and motion sickness medicines.
The plant originally comes from Central America and spread worldwide after European explorers brought it to new lands.
Scientists found datura can live in many climates, including cold and warm places, which is unusual for invasive plants.
In Iraq, the plant thrives in nitrogen-rich soil near rivers and the hot, semi-dry weather.
Datura can quickly adapt to new environments, helped by less farming activity caused by Iraq’s conflicts.
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"The Breadwinner" is a new family comedy directed by Eric Appel. It stars comedian Nate Bargatze as a car salesman who must take care of his three daughters after his wife becomes successful on the show "Shark Tank." The film features several well-known comedians and opens in theaters on May 29.
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Nate Bargatze makes his first feature film appearance in "The Breadwinner."
He plays a car salesman who becomes a stay-at-home dad.
His wife’s invention is featured on "Shark Tank," giving her a big opportunity.
Eric Appel, the director, has previous experience with TV comedies like "The Office" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."
The movie is a comedy suitable for families.
Other comedians in the film include Will Forte, Zach Cherry, Kumail Nanjiani, and Colin Jost.
The film focuses on the relationship between the father and his three daughters.
"The Breadwinner" will be shown only in movie theaters starting May 29.
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Italian police seized more than €200 million in cash, companies, and luxury assets linked to Matteo Messina Denaro, a late Sicilian Mafia boss. Messina Denaro was arrested in 2023 after being on the run for decades and died shortly after in jail.
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Matteo Messina Denaro was a top boss of the Sicilian Mafia, also known as Cosa Nostra.
He was arrested in 2023 while leaving a clinic for cancer treatment and died soon after in custody.
Police seized assets worth over €200 million, including villas, cars, companies, and cash.
The seized wealth came from more than 40 years of drug trafficking and other crimes.
The investigation covered multiple countries like Spain, Switzerland, and the Cayman Islands.
Three people were arrested and eight companies, including real estate firms, were linked to the illegal funds.
More than 150 officers used advanced tools like drones, thermal scanners, and digital tracking to find hidden money and cryptocurrency.
Officials said this operation aims to stop the Mafia from regaining power and influence worldwide.
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The United States carried out missile strikes near Bandar Abbas, Iran’s key port city, hitting drone control sites and shooting down four Iranian drones. These attacks have increased tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil trade, despite a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran since April 8.
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Bandar Abbas is a major port city on Iran’s southern coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a very narrow but crucial sea passage where about 20% of the world’s oil and gas passes through.
The city is home to Iran’s main naval base for both its conventional navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy.
The IRGC navy uses fast boats to challenge ships passing through the strait without its permission.
Since April 8, a ceasefire has been in place, but tensions and attacks, including explosions and military strikes, continue.
President Donald Trump stated that no one would control the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Iran claims the U.S. violated the ceasefire by attacking Bandar Abbas and responded by firing on an American airbase nearby.
Bandar Abbas plays a key role in Iran’s economy because most of Iran’s oil shipments go through the nearby Strait of Hormuz.
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US President Donald Trump said he is not yet happy with the terms being negotiated in a deal with Iran. Despite a fragile ceasefire in place since early April, there have been recent attacks and missile interceptions in the Gulf region, while diplomatic talks continue in the background.
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A ceasefire between the US and Iran has lasted since April 8, longer than the previous active fighting phase.
The US recently struck a "ground control site" in Bandar Abbas, Iran, prompting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to attack a US air base.
A ballistic missile fired by Iran was intercepted over Kuwait, considered a violation of the ceasefire by the US Central Command.
The US shot down five Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
Iranian state media reported a draft 14-point deal demanding the lifting of US naval blockades and US troop withdrawals near Iran.
The White House called the reported draft deal false and President Trump said he is not yet satisfied with the proposals.
President Trump warned Iran that failure to comply with US demands could lead to war again.
The US Treasury sanctioned Iran’s new authority overseeing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, linking it to Iran's Revolutionary Guard’s activities.
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French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces accusations of sexual assault from about 30 women. The case is raising questions in France about whether people can separate an artist's work from their personal actions, the right to be presumed innocent, and how laws about the time limit for reporting crimes apply.
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Around 30 women have accused Patrick Bruel of sexual assault.
Bruel is both a singer and an actor in France.
The scandal is known in France as the "Affaire Patrick Bruel."
The situation sparks debate on separating an artist’s work from their personal behavior.
It also raises legal questions about the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
France’s statute of limitations, which sets how long after a crime charges can be filed, is being tested by this case.
This scandal is part of a larger conversation related to the #MeToo movement in France.
The case has attracted attention in French media and culture discussions.
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A British military plane lost GPS signals during a flight over the Baltic Sea, raising concerns about electronic interference likely tied to Russia's increasing hybrid attacks on NATO. NATO faces gray zone threats—actions like cyberattacks and airspace violations—that stay just below open warfare levels, while American leadership in NATO remains both crucial and uncertain under President Donald Trump.
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A British plane carrying Defense Secretary John Healey lost GPS signals for three hours over the Baltic Sea.
No missiles were fired, and no NATO borders were crossed during the GPS loss incident.
NATO calls Russia’s actions "gray zone" tactics, including cyberattacks, sabotage, drone intrusions, and airspace violations.
These gray zone attacks increase pressure without clear proof of direct aggression or war.
Front-line NATO countries have increased defenses like surveillance systems and short-range air defenses.
Czech President Petr Pavel suggested NATO respond more strongly, possibly by disrupting Russian internet or shooting down violating aircraft.
The U.S. provides key military support to NATO, including intelligence, air refueling, and nuclear weapons.
President Donald Trump raised doubts about the U.S. commitment to NATO’s collective defense clause, creating uncertainty in the alliance.
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President Donald Trump has shared a draft peace agreement with allies, including Israel, aiming to end the conflict with Iran. The plan includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, lifting certain US sanctions on Iran, and starting talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
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President Trump circulated a draft peace deal involving Iran and its neighbors to prevent further conflict.
The draft calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships and lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran would access up to $12 billion in frozen assets as part of the agreement.
Talks would begin within 60 days on Iran’s nuclear activities, supervised by the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency.
Pakistan’s foreign minister plans to meet US officials to help speed up negotiations.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard controls the Strait of Hormuz and monitors ship movements, requiring permission for passage.
Iran’s demand includes the release of frozen assets without conditions, but the US has imposed further sanctions on Iran’s management authority for the strait.
The deal is controversial, especially for Israel, as it delays firm nuclear commitments from Iran and involves a ceasefire including Lebanon.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking the United States to send more Patriot missile systems. These missile systems would help Ukraine defend itself in the ongoing war against Russia.
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President Zelenskyy wants more Patriot missile systems from the U.S.
Patriot missile systems are defensive weapons that help stop enemy attacks from the sky.
The request is part of Ukraine’s efforts in the war against Russia.
The U.S. has already supplied some Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
The situation involves military support between countries during an ongoing conflict.
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The British Museum postponed a lecture about ancient Israel and Judah planned for Jewish culture month due to concerns that protesters would disrupt the event. The museum said the event will be rescheduled when it can be held safely without interruptions.
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The lecture was scheduled to be given by Dr. Paul Collins from the Middle East department.
The talk was about archaeology and history related to ancient Israel and Judah, including events like the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem and the Maccabean revolt.
The event was part of the first Jewish culture month in the UK.
The museum postponed the event less than 24 hours before it was to happen because many registered attendees intended to disrupt it.
The museum said it supports lawful protest but also must ensure safety and a good experience for all participants.
The British Museum’s chair, George Osborne, shared the museum’s statement on social media.
Critics including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, historian Simon Schama, and others said the postponement sends the wrong message about free speech and fighting antisemitism.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned attempts to disrupt the event and expressed commitment to supporting Jewish culture month.
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A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed "Donald Trump" because of its golden tuft of hair, was saved from being sacrificed during the Eid al-Adha festival. The government ordered the buffalo to be moved to the national zoo, citing public interest and security concerns.
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The albino buffalo weighs about 1,500 pounds and has a golden tuft of hair that resembles President Donald Trump's hairstyle.
It was originally bought to be sacrificed during the Muslim festival Eid al-Adha.
Bangladesh's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stopped the sacrifice and refunded the buyer.
The buffalo will be relocated to the National Zoo in Dhaka, where it will be shown to the public.
The decision was made due to the unusual public attention and security issues.
The buffalo's owner described it as gentle and needing careful care, like regular feeding and baths.
Similar cases happened before, such as a golden pheasant in China that looked like President Trump and attracted many visitors.
The buffalo has become an internet sensation, with photos and videos shared widely online.
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A blue micromoon, which is a rare type of full moon that looks smaller and dimmer than usual, will appear this weekend. It is the second full moon in a month and will not look blue in color. In some Southern Hemisphere locations, the moon will pass in front of a bright star called Antares, temporarily hiding it from view.
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A blue micromoon is a full moon that appears smaller because it is farthest from Earth in its orbit.
This event happens rarely; the next blue moon will be in December 2028.
A blue moon means the second full moon in one calendar month, not the color of the moon.
The micromoon will be about 6% smaller and 10% dimmer than a regular full moon.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the blue micromoon will appear near the star Antares in the Scorpius constellation.
In places like Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand, the moon will pass directly in front of Antares, making the star briefly disappear.
Antares is a red supergiant star located about 550 light-years from Earth.
People worldwide can watch live images of the blue micromoon through the Virtual Telescope Project’s online stream.
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The U.S. and Iran have agreed on a 60-day deal to extend a ceasefire and begin talks about Iran’s nuclear program, but the deal still needs President Donald Trump's approval. This deal would stop fights in the area and start negotiating nuclear controls, but more talks are needed for a final agreement.
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The U.S. and Iran reached a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to extend a ceasefire for 60 days.
The MOU includes a promise from Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons.
The deal requires President Trump’s final approval before it is official.
Iran agreed to remove all mines from the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will be free of tolls and harassment.
The U.S. naval blockade in the area will be lifted as commercial shipping returns.
Negotiations will focus on how to handle Iran’s enriched uranium and nuclear enrichment steps.
The U.S. will discuss lifting some sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian funds during talks.
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Iran and the United States both launched new military strikes overnight, despite a ceasefire and ongoing talks. President Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating only because it is weak.
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Iran stated that it carried out retaliatory strikes against new U.S. attacks.
The U.S. also launched strikes against Iran during this period.
These strikes happened even though there was a ceasefire in place.
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are still ongoing.
President Donald Trump claimed Iran is negotiating because it is losing strength.
CBS News reporter Imtiaz Tyab covered the story.
The situation reflects continuing tensions despite diplomatic efforts.
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In South Africa, protests against immigrants have caused many foreign nationals in Durban to lose their homes and businesses. Some South Africans want stricter rules on undocumented immigrants, while migrants say they are unfairly blamed for the country's problems.
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Anti-immigrant protests have occurred in South Africa.
Foreign nationals in Durban report being forced out of their homes and businesses.
Many South Africans want stronger measures against undocumented immigrants.
Migrants feel they are being blamed for South Africa's economic and social issues.
The situation has caused tensions between local citizens and foreign migrants.
Durban is one of the main cities affected by these incidents.
The protests reflect broader concerns about immigration and national challenges.
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New information from GPS data does not support Brian Hooker's version of what happened the night his wife went missing in the Bahamas. This evidence raises questions about his account of the events.
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Brian Hooker's wife disappeared in the Bahamas.
GPS data has been reviewed related to the disappearance.
The GPS data conflicts with Brian Hooker's story about that night.
CBS News reported on the new evidence.
The information comes from a source speaking to CBS News.
The new evidence may change how the case is understood.
The disappearance is an active investigation.
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Sarah Wakefield, the Green Party candidate for the Makerfield by-election, said the party offers hope and better solutions for local and national problems. She spoke about issues like flooding, building on green belt land, and community care, and emphasized the party’s focus on both environmental and social justice.
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Sarah Wakefield is the Green Party candidate for the Makerfield by-election on June 18.
She replaced Chris Kennedy, who withdrew from the race.
Wakefield highlighted local problems such as flooding in Abram and Platt Bridge and the loss of green belt areas.
She believes people feel frustrated and unheard by national politics.
The party welcomes immigrants who can contribute to society.
Environmental protection and social justice are key parts of the Green Party’s policies.
The party supports legal regulation of Class A drugs to focus on public health and addiction help.
The by-election took place because the previous MP, Josh Simons, resigned.
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The new series "Spider-Noir," based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir, is coming to Prime Video on May 27, 2026. The show has eight episodes available all at once and stars Nicolas Cage as a private investigator and superhero in 1930s New York.
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"Spider-Noir" is a live-action series based on the Marvel Spider-Man Noir comic.
The story follows Ben Reilly, a private investigator and lone superhero in 1930s New York.
Nicolas Cage stars as Ben Reilly.
The show has 8 episodes, each lasting between 43 and 49 minutes.
All episodes will be released at the same time on May 27, 2026, on Prime Video.
The series is available in two formats: Black & White and Full Color.
Prime Video subscription is required to watch the series.
Season 2 of "Spider-Noir" has not been announced yet.
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South Africa’s parliament will start an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa related to the “Farmgate” scandal involving stolen cash found at his private farm. The investigation follows a court ruling, and while Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing, the process is set to begin with parliamentary committee meetings.
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Parliament plans to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Ramaphosa over the “Farmgate” scandal.
The scandal involves large amounts of cash stolen and hidden in furniture at Ramaphosa’s farm in 2020.
The Constitutional Court recently allowed the impeachment process to continue.
A 31-member parliamentary committee will start by choosing a chairperson for the investigation.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants the chairperson to be someone not from Ramaphosa’s party, the ANC.
Ramaphosa has challenged the investigation in court and may try to stop it while legal actions are ongoing.
The African National Congress (ANC) supports Ramaphosa and can block impeachment votes due to its number of seats.
Opposition parties hold most seats on the committee, giving them influence over the inquiry.
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