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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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Iran said it attacked a U.S. military base after the United States launched new strikes against Iranian drone operations. The U.S. confirmed these strikes as acts of self-defense and said Kuwait intercepted a missile from Iran.
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Iran claimed responsibility for attacking a U.S. base.
The attacks followed new U.S. strikes targeting Iranian drone activities.
The United States described its strikes as self-defense actions.
Kuwait intercepted a missile launched by Iran.
The events increased tensions between Iran and the United States.
The strikes and counterattacks occurred in the region near U.S. military presence.
Both sides reported recent military actions against each other.
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NASA is planning to build a large moon base and has given contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars to four American companies. China is also advancing its space goals by launching an astronaut on a year-long mission around Earth and aims to have people on the moon by 2035.
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NASA is ordering landers, rovers, and drones to develop a moon base.
The contracts were awarded to four US companies and are worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
NASA’s plans come soon after the Artemis II mission, which flew around the moon.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft to orbit an astronaut around Earth for one year.
China hopes to have a manned moon presence by the year 2035.
The space activities reflect growing competition between the US and China in space exploration.
Dr. Michelle LD Hanlon, a space law expert, commented on the developments.
The article was published on May 28, 2026, by FRANCE 24.
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The United States has launched new military strikes against Iran, which could affect ongoing peace talks between the two countries. Additionally, Jill Biden shared her views on President Joe Biden's performance during the 2024 presidential debate.
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The U.S. recently conducted strikes targeting locations in Iran.
These strikes may threaten ongoing peace discussions with Iran.
Jill Biden, the first lady, commented on President Biden's debate performance.
The events were reported in CBS News' Eye Opener segment.
The peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are currently at risk due to new tensions.
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The article reviews new TV shows released in May 2026. It highlights a Soviet space race drama called "Star City," the return of the 1980s series "Rivals," and Nicolas Cage’s first television role in "Spider Noir."
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"Star City" is a drama about the Soviet space race, told from the Russian viewpoint.
The TV show "Rivals," known for its scandalous 1980s storyline, has returned with new episodes.
Nicolas Cage appears on TV for the first time in the series "Spider Noir."
The review is part of a monthly look at new television releases.
The article is from arts24 on FRANCE 24, dated May 28, 2026.
The review was written by critic Dheepthika Laurent.
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Israel launched a targeted airstrike on Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, breaking a recent ceasefire. The strike hit a Hezbollah stronghold and reportedly targeted an Iranian militia leader, escalating tensions between Israel and groups supported by Iran.
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Israel hit Beirut in a targeted strike around 14:00 local time, the second strike on the city since last month’s ceasefire.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted Ali al-Husni, leader of an Iranian militia allied with Hezbollah.
The attack happened after Israel had avoided striking Beirut at President Donald Trump's request.
Both Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire repeatedly.
Thick smoke and damage were reported in Dahieh, a Shia neighborhood in Beirut and Hezbollah’s base there.
Earlier strikes killed at least 11 people in the city of Tyre and its surroundings.
The IDF warned residents near the Israeli border to evacuate, calling for "extreme force" in operations.
Many displaced Lebanese people face difficulties finding shelter as evacuation orders cover a large part of southern Lebanon.
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Italian police seized over $232 million in assets linked to Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who led the Cosa Nostra criminal group. The funds were traced across several countries and offshore locations, and authorities arrested three people during the operation.
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Matteo Messina Denaro was a top Mafia boss in the Cosa Nostra, arrested in January 2023 after 30 years as a fugitive.
He died later in 2023 after only a few months in prison.
Italian financial police led the operation that found and seized $232 million in assets connected to him.
The money was hidden and moved through companies, investments, and luxury properties in countries including Spain, Switzerland, Monaco, Lebanon, and offshore financial centers like the Cayman Islands and Gibraltar.
Investigators used drones, aircraft, and thermal scanners to locate hidden assets.
Three people were arrested as part of the investigation.
The seized assets represent funds from decades of drug trafficking and money laundering by the Cosa Nostra.
Italy’s chief anti-Mafia prosecutor said the operation disrupts the Mafia’s efforts to rebuild after Messina Denaro’s death.
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Five people have been found alive in a flooded cave in Laos, but rescuers say it will be hard to get them out. There are still two miners believed to be trapped in the cave as search and rescue teams continue their efforts.
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The incident involves a flooded cave in Laos.
Five victims have been located alive so far.
Rescue divers say it will be difficult to bring the survivors out.
Two miners remain missing inside the cave.
Rescue operations are ongoing as teams search for the missing miners.
The event is a mining accident involving flooding inside underground tunnels.
Efforts include specialized divers who work underwater for the rescue.
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BBC Radio Scotland has removed many well-known arts presenters, most of whom are women, leading to concern among staff about the direction of the station and its diversity. The changes are part of a major restructuring led by the new head of audio, Victoria Easton Riley, with some shows being replaced by fewer presenters and more generic music programs.
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Several respected arts presenters at BBC Radio Scotland, more than half women, have been dropped from the schedule.
The station is shifting towards a "more commercial sensibility," raising questions about diversity in its programs.
Kaye Adams, a prominent presenter, was removed from the Mornings show earlier this year after internal complaints about her conduct.
Three women hosting afternoon culture shows will step down despite high ratings; they are replaced mainly by one male presenter.
Specialist music shows were cut and replaced with a generic pop show.
BBC Radio Scotland has hired senior staff from a commercial radio station where the new audio head previously worked.
Staff surveys show a 33% drop in confidence in BBC executives amid these changes.
More than 300 artists signed an open letter expressing concern about fewer opportunities for emerging Scottish talent and female artists on the station.
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