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France is preparing to repeal old laws that once called enslaved people in its colonies “moveable goods.” This change is symbolic as the country reflects on its history with slavery and colonialism.
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France is set to repeal laws that defined enslaved people as property.
The repeal is a symbolic gesture linked to France’s past colonial actions.
France was the third largest slave trading nation in Europe after Britain and Portugal.
France abolished slavery more than 170 years ago.
In 2001, France officially recognized slavery and the slave trade as crimes against humanity.
The law being repealed is outdated and no longer reflects modern values.
The move is part of a broader effort to address France’s colonial legacy.
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A new CNN documentary investigates online spaces where men share methods to drug and rape women while they sleep. The film highlights ongoing problems with these secret websites and features the story of Gisèle Pelicot, who survived abuse by her husband and has become a well-known figure in France.
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Men use certain websites to exchange advice on how to drug women for sexual assault.
CNN journalist Saskya Vandoorne conducted an investigation into these online rape networks.
Gisèle Pelicot’s personal story of abuse by her husband brought wider attention to the issue.
Pelicot’s case led to a major trial in France related to mass rape.
The documentary aims to expose how these networks operate and affect victims.
French authorities continue to face challenges addressing crimes connected to these websites.
Pelicot has shared her story publicly to help other survivors and raise awareness.
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Hot weather affects the body by opening blood vessels and making the heart work harder to cool down. This can cause symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and heat exhaustion, especially in vulnerable groups such as older people, children, and those with certain health conditions.
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When the body gets hot, blood vessels open up, lowering blood pressure and making the heart pump harder.
Sweating causes loss of fluids and salt, which can upset the body's balance and lead to heat exhaustion.
Heat exhaustion symptoms include dizziness, nausea, fainting, confusion, muscle cramps, headaches, heavy sweating, and tiredness.
If blood pressure drops too much, there is a higher risk of heart attacks.
The body tries to keep a core temperature of about 37°C by opening blood vessels near the skin and sweating to lose heat.
Vulnerable groups include older adults, babies, young children, people with heart disease or diabetes, and those with brain conditions like dementia.
To stay safe, people should drink lots of fluids, stay indoors or in shade during peak sun hours, use sunscreen, avoid physical exercise in the heat, and never leave children or animals in a locked car.
If someone shows signs of heat exhaustion, move them to a cool place, raise their legs, give water, and cool their skin; call emergency services if they do not improve quickly or show signs of heatstroke.
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Tensions increased as Iran attacked a U.S. airbase in the Middle East after the U.S. carried out strikes on Iran. At the same time, Israel continued military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon, extending strikes to coastal cities despite a ceasefire agreement.
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Iran targeted an American airbase in the Middle East in retaliation for U.S. strikes on southern Iran.
The U.S. attacked an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas after Iran launched four attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said their attack on the U.S. base was a warning that future aggression would be met with stronger responses.
The U.S. and Iran have had a fragile ceasefire since April 8, but recent strikes have increased tensions.
Israel has been carrying out strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon for three days, including in the coastal cities of Tyre and Sidon.
A 45-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel was agreed in mid-April and extended, but attacks continue along the border.
U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned a peace deal with Iran was “largely negotiated” earlier this week, though hardliners on both sides disagree.
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The United States carried out air strikes in southern Iran, which led Iran to attack a U.S. military base in response. These events are the most serious clashes since a ceasefire began in April and could disrupt ongoing peace efforts and plans to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
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The U.S. struck southern Iran on May 28, 2026.
Iran retaliated by attacking a U.S. military base.
This is the most severe fighting since a ceasefire started in April 2026.
Kuwait, a U.S. ally, became involved in this conflict.
The clashes threaten a fragile peace process aimed at ending the war.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical area involved in the conflict and peace efforts.
The fighting risks undoing diplomatic work toward stability in the region.
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The Israeli military started new airstrikes on Hezbollah targets near the southern Lebanese city of Tyre. They also warned residents to evacuate the area, marking the first large warning since a ceasefire on April 17.
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Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure around Tyre, Lebanon.
The military issued a warning for residents of Tyre to leave their homes.
This is the first major warning and attack since the ceasefire on April 17.
The city of Tyre has more than 100,000 people living there.
The strike and warning happened during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group based in Lebanon, often in conflict with Israel.
The situation relates to ongoing tensions and violence between Israel and groups in Lebanon.
The news report came from France 24 and included a correspondent reporting from Jerusalem.
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Israel’s defence minister said the government plans to promote large-scale migration of Palestinians from Gaza. This move is part of a long-term plan that aims to remove Hamas from power and change Gaza’s population, despite concerns that the policy may force Palestinians to leave against their will.
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Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, announced plans for Palestinians to leave Gaza in large numbers.
The plan is described by Israeli officials as “voluntary migration,” but critics say it is forced and may be ethnic cleansing.
Forced transfer of civilians is considered a war crime under international law.
Israel eased travel rules to allow Palestinians in Gaza to leave one way last year.
The plan contradicts parts of the ceasefire agreement signed by Israel, which calls for Gaza’s redevelopment for its people.
Katz links the migration plan to removing Hamas from governing Gaza.
Human rights groups in Israel warn that the pressure to leave is not truly voluntary due to harsh living conditions.
Political considerations ahead of Israel’s election may influence the government’s stance on Gaza and security issues.
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A mother noticed unusual changes in her newborn daughter's head shape and persistent discomfort, but doctors initially dismissed her concerns. After insisting on further checks, the baby was diagnosed with craniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones fuse too early and can harm brain growth if untreated.
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The mother first noticed her baby had an unusually large and misshapen forehead with indentations.
Doctors initially told her the head shape was normal and did not investigate the lump forming at the back of the baby's head.
The baby was unsettled, would not sleep well, and refused bottles, causing the mother great distress.
After the mother researched and mentioned craniosynostosis to her doctor, she was initially dismissed.
She changed doctors and insisted on a specialist referral, which was approved after explaining her concerns.
The baby was seen at Alder Hey Children's Hospital and diagnosed with metopic and sagittal craniosynostosis.
This condition involves premature fusion of skull bones and could affect brain development without treatment.
The baby underwent surgery at about one year old to correct the condition.
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Israel said it killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza, during a strike. This followed the killing of his predecessor earlier in May, despite a ceasefire that started in October 2025. There has been ongoing violence in Gaza, with both Israel and Hamas blaming each other for breaking the truce.
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Mohammed Odeh was the new head of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza.
Israel killed Odeh in a military strike on May 28, 2026.
Israel previously killed the former leader earlier in the same month.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been in place since October 10, 2025.
Both Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.
Since Hamas’s attack in October 2023, Israel has targeted Hamas leaders systematically.
Gaza continues to experience daily violence despite the truce.
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Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling with limited resources to fight a new outbreak of Ebola. Since the outbreak began on May 15, there have been over 220 suspected deaths and 900 suspected cases, leading the World Health Organization to declare it an international emergency.
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The Ebola outbreak started on May 15, 2026, in eastern DR Congo.
More than 220 people are suspected to have died from Ebola.
Around 900 suspected cases have been identified so far.
The area affected is violent and difficult for health workers.
The World Health Organization called the outbreak an international emergency.
Health workers are overwhelmed and facing resource shortages.
Rwampara hospital is one of the main treatment centers for Ebola patients.
Patients often arrive exhausted and transported in unsafe ways, like on motorcycles.
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Almost 300 people from Ghana have returned home from South Africa after protests against immigrants raised safety concerns. The group included children and traveled from Johannesburg to Accra in a move described as voluntary by Ghanaian authorities.
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Around 300 Ghanaian nationals left South Africa following anti-immigrant protests.
The repatriation happened on Wednesday via a flight from Johannesburg to Accra.
The group included children among the returnees.
Ghanaian officials said this was a voluntary process for those feeling unsafe.
The protests in South Africa targeted immigrant communities.
The event highlights ongoing tensions between locals and immigrants in parts of South Africa.
The repatriation was organized to protect citizens from potential harm during the protests.
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Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon’s fourth largest city, Sidon, killing at least eight people and injuring several others amid ongoing conflict with the Hezbollah group. The violence comes just before planned security talks in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli officials, while a Hezbollah drone attack killed an Israeli soldier in northern Israel.
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Israeli airstrikes targeted Sidon, a port city in southern Lebanon, killing at least eight people.
Several others were injured in the strikes, including families displaced by earlier attacks.
A Hezbollah drone attack killed an Israeli soldier in northern Israel.
The conflict escalated after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced expanded attacks in Lebanon.
Hezbollah has used fiber-optic exploding drones to strike Israeli troops and towns near the border.
Lebanese and Israeli military officials are scheduled to hold talks in Washington to discuss security.
The nominal ceasefire from April 17 has been weakened due to ongoing attacks.
Hezbollah dismissed the talks and supports Iran, which wants an end to the conflict as a condition for its own talks with the U.S.
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Kuwait reported it was hit by a missile and drone attack, adding tension to the unstable ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war. Both Iran and the U.S. have launched recent attacks, while negotiations led by President Donald Trump aim to end the conflict and reopen a major oil shipping route.
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Kuwait announced it was targeted by a missile and drone attack but did not give details about the target.
Iran admitted to carrying out an attack in the region but did not specify what it targeted.
Kuwait is a close ally of the U.S. and has been attacked before by Iran and Iranian-backed groups in Iraq.
The Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil and natural gas, is closed due to the conflict.
President Donald Trump is working on negotiations to end the Iran war, seeking Iran to give up enriched uranium.
Iran wants economic sanctions lifted and frozen assets released to support its economy.
The U.S. has conducted recent strikes on Iranian missile sites and military targets near the strait.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed to retaliate for attacks around Bandar Abbas International Airport.
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A fire broke out overnight at Utumishi Girls School in Kenya, killing at least 16 students and injuring 79 others. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and authorities are investigating if safety rules were followed.
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The fire happened in the dormitories of a girls’ boarding school in Gilgil, central Kenya.
Utumishi Girls School has more than 800 students and is run by the Kenya Police Service.
Many students are daughters of police officers.
Rescue and emergency teams responded to the fire about 120 kilometers from Nairobi.
A matron opened one dormitory door without warning, while a second door remained closed during the fire.
School fires are common in Kenya and can be caused by arson or electrical problems.
Kenya has experienced deadly school fires before, including ones in 2001, 2017, and 2024.
The government is investigating the fire and reviewing the school’s fire safety measures.
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A fire at a girls’ dormitory in Utumishi Girls Academy in Kenya killed at least 15 students and injured dozens more. The fire happened at night, and emergency teams are still searching for missing students and helping the injured.
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The fire occurred in a dormitory where about 220 girls were sleeping.
At least 15 girls died, and around 73 were hospitalized with injuries.
The fire was reported around 3:30 a.m. local time.
Emergency responders include the county fire brigade, disaster teams, police, and the Kenya Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
This is the latest in a series of deadly school fires in Kenya in recent years.
In 2024, a similar fire at a boys’ school in Kenya killed 21 students.
Many students escaped by jumping from upper floors, causing injuries like broken legs.
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Alan Valkeith, a 78-year-old man from March, Cambridgeshire, rides his motorbike with his St Bernard dog, Louis, who sits in a specially adapted sidecar. The pair attract attention and smiles from people, and Valkeith is now building a small caravan for Louis to travel and rest in safely.
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Alan Valkeith rides a Honda GL1500 Gold Wing motorbike with his dog Louis in a sidecar.
Louis is an eight-year-old St Bernard that Valkeith adopted six years ago after he was found abandoned.
The sidecar has been adapted especially for Louis to travel comfortably and safely.
People often stop to take pictures of the man and his dog riding together.
Police officers have also stopped to take photos three times.
Valkeith is building a small caravan to give Louis a safe place to sleep when traveling.
Valkeith has owned four St Bernards, all of whom enjoyed riding in the sidecar.
The Highway Code says dogs must be secured in a vehicle to avoid distractions or injury during travel.
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned EU ministers not to focus on who leads talks with Russia but on the main issues, saying Russia wants to distract the EU by discussing personalities. EU ministers met in Cyprus to plan their demands in any peace talks, while concerns continued over Russia's ongoing attacks in Ukraine.
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Kaja Kallas cautioned against focusing on personal leadership in talks with Russia and stressed the importance of substance.
EU foreign ministers gathered in Cyprus for informal talks about peace negotiations with Russia.
Russia aims to shift the discussion toward who leads talks, a tactic Kallas called a “trap.”
Kallas criticized Russia’s repeated threats of further attacks on Kyiv as attempts to create fear.
Hungary’s new prime minister started talks in Brussels about EU funds, though key discussions are still pending.
Romania’s president is also in Brussels discussing how to save unused EU funds before they expire in August.
Some EU ministers suggest appointing a single or a group of negotiators for Russia talks, but opinions differ.
Austria and Luxembourg ministers discussed the need for an EU negotiator not directly involved in the conflict with Russia.
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President Donald Trump is trying to make a peace deal with Iran by asking Gulf countries to recognize Israel through the Abraham Accords. However, his request is being met with laughter, silence, and rejection from US allies in the Gulf region.
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President Trump wants Arab nations like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar to sign the Abraham Accords as part of an Iran peace deal.
US allies in the Gulf have responded mostly with laughter, silence, or dismissal toward Trump's demands.
The Iran conflict has changed the Gulf region, with countries unwilling to support just one power.
Trump’s negotiation approach is reported to face setbacks and rejection in discussions with allies.
The Abraham Accords are agreements that normalize relations between Israel and some Arab countries.
Trump’s goal includes preventing any country from controlling the strategic Hormuz Strait in any future Iran deal.
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Botswana's President Duma Boko seeks to improve trade with the United States, focusing on Botswana's diamond industry. Despite tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump's administration, Botswana aims to negotiate lower or zero tariffs to benefit both countries.
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Botswana is the world's largest diamond producer by value and second largest by volume.
Botswana's diamond industry accounts for about 80% of its export revenue.
The U.S. had imposed a 37% tariff on Botswana diamonds, later reduced to 15%.
President Boko expects ongoing talks to eventually eliminate U.S. tariffs on Botswana diamonds.
Botswana has recently discovered rare earth minerals and critical mineral deposits.
President Boko said both Botswana and the U.S. prioritize their national interests but can find common ground.
The U.S. is focusing on Africa as part of its critical minerals strategy.
Botswana seeks greater U.S. investment, technology, and knowledge exchange to support its economy.
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Plans for an international force to stabilize Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war are uncertain because the countries that promised troops have not sent significant numbers. Indonesia, which pledged the most troops, put its contribution on hold due to concerns about U.S.-Iran conflict and lack of clear guidance.
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The Gaza International Stabilization Force was announced by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in February 2026.
The force was planned to have 20,000 troops to support peace and rebuilding after the Israel-Hamas war.
None of the five countries that pledged troops (Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Albania) delivered large troop numbers as planned.
Indonesia pledged 8,000 troops but suspended its commitment in March due to rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran and unclear instructions.
The ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict has complicated cooperation from Arab and Muslim countries.
Economic problems and public opposition in Indonesia also influenced the decision to pause troop deployment.
Indonesia previously lost four peacekeepers in Lebanon during conflicts involving Iran-backed Hezbollah, worsening public opinion about sending troops abroad.
Hamas has not disarmed, and Israel continues military actions, which keeps the ceasefire fragile.
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