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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.
Key Facts
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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Rescuers in Laos discovered five miners trapped alive in a cave after searching for eight days. They are now working on a plan to bring the miners out safely.
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Five miners were found alive inside a cave in Laos.
The miners had been trapped for eight days.
Rescuers are still planning how to safely remove the miners.
The rescue team experienced a mix of tears and smiles upon finding the miners.
Search and rescue efforts involved careful coordination.
The incident has drawn attention to mining safety in the area.
The situation remains challenging due to the cave’s conditions.
Local authorities and rescue workers continue to work together.
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A senior dog named Lola was recently brought back to the same animal shelter where she was first adopted 12 years ago. After being surrendered due to medical reasons, rescue group Caitie’s Foster Fam Rescue took her in to care for her and find her a new home.
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Lola is about 13 years old and first came to the shelter in 2014 as a young dog.
She was adopted from the shelter but was brought back recently because her caregiver could no longer keep her.
Lola is heartworm positive and has a growth on her paw needing medical treatment.
No owner claimed Lola despite her being microchipped.
Caitie’s Foster Fam Rescue took Lola into a foster home in Houston, Texas.
Returning to shelters is very stressful for dogs, raising stress hormones like cortisol.
Senior dogs often face longer stays in shelters and have lower adoption rates.
Foster homes help older dogs recover from shelter stress and better prepare for adoption.
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A chemical tank collapsed in Washington, causing a deadly accident. Nine people are still missing after the incident, and the aftermath shows crushed trucks at the site.
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The accident involved a chemical tank imploding in Washington state.
Nine people remain unaccounted for after the collapse.
The explosion caused significant damage, including crushed trucks.
Authorities are searching for the missing individuals.
The event has led to a dangerous and deadly scene at the site.
The incident is under investigation by local officials.
Emergency responders are working on rescue and recovery efforts.
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Europe is considering starting talks with Russia to help end the war in Ukraine while the US focuses on its conflict with Iran. Before meeting with Russia, European countries want to agree on their goals and choose a representative to speak for them.
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The US is busy with a conflict involving Israel and Iran, limiting its role in Ukraine peace efforts.
Ukraine wants Europe to take a bigger role in negotiating with Russia.
European Union foreign ministers planned a meeting in Cyprus to discuss their approach to Russia.
EU officials want to agree on what to say to Russia and who should be the envoy before starting talks.
Some former European leaders, like Gerhard Schroeder and Angela Merkel, were suggested but rejected as envoys.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Europe cannot be neutral and supports Ukraine.
Europe wants a ceasefire and to hold Russia accountable before negotiations begin.
There is skepticism in Europe about whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about peace talks.
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Israel’s air force launched an airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday afternoon. The attack hit an apartment building and occurred just before important talks scheduled in Washington.
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The airstrike targeted a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon’s capital.
The Israeli military confirmed the strike happened on a Thursday afternoon.
The strike damaged an apartment building in the area.
It is not clear who was targeted by the strike.
The attack adds tension to a fragile ceasefire in the region.
The strike came one day before key negotiations planned in Washington.
The situation relates to ongoing conflict and ceasefire issues between Israel and groups in Lebanon.
France 24 reported these details from Beirut with a correspondent named Renée Davis.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked U.S. President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress for more American-made air defense ammunition. This request is to help Ukraine protect itself against increasing Russian missile attacks amid the ongoing war between the two countries.
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Ukraine is facing more frequent missile attacks from Russia.
President Zelensky formally asked the U.S. for additional air defense ammunition.
The ammunition is made in the United States.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has lasted over four years.
Both sides have recently increased their use of aerial attacks.
The request was announced by the Ukrainian government on May 28, 2026.
The situation follows Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine that started the long conflict.
The U.S. is a key supporter of Ukraine in this war.
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Iran condemned the United States for strikes on the southern port city of Bandar Abbas and warned it would defend its national sovereignty. An Iranian official also criticized the threatening statements from U.S. leaders toward Iran and other countries in the region.
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Iran said the United States attacked Bandar Abbas, a port city in southern Iran.
Iran called these attacks violations of a ceasefire.
Iran promised to take all necessary steps to protect its national sovereignty.
An Iranian government spokesman named Esmaeil Baqaei spoke against the U.S. strikes.
Iran also criticized threatening language used by American officials against Iran and nearby countries.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress to send Patriot PAC-3 missiles and more air defense systems. He said Ukraine needs these weapons to defend against increasing Russian missile attacks. Zelensky warned that the current missile deliveries are not enough.
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President Zelensky sent a letter to President Trump and the U.S. Congress.
He requested Patriot PAC-3 missiles and more air defense equipment.
The purpose is to protect Ukraine from Russian ballistic missile attacks.
Zelensky said Russia is increasing its missile strikes on Ukraine.
Current deliveries of defensive missiles are too low to meet Ukraine’s needs.
The letter was reported by The Associated Press on May 28, 2026.
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Just before the Islamic festival Tabaski, the markets in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, are seeing fewer sheep available. This shortage is caused by Burkina Faso and Mali stopping exports and unsafe conditions blocking trade routes in the Sahel region, which is making sheep prices much higher.
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The festival Tabaski requires many sheep, which are now hard to find in Ivory Coast markets.
Burkina Faso and Mali have stopped exporting sheep.
Trade routes through the Sahel region are closed due to insecurity.
These problems are disrupting the usual supply of sheep to Abidjan.
The shortage has caused sheep prices to rise sharply in the markets.
The situation is occurring just days before the start of the Tabaski festival.
The news was reported by a team present in Abidjan.
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