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Four months after its creation, the Gaza reconstruction fund set up by President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has not received any money from donor countries. Although billions were pledged to help rebuild Gaza after the US-backed ceasefire, actual funds have not been deposited because reconstruction work has not yet begun.
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President Trump created the Board of Peace to help rebuild Gaza after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Donor countries pledged billions of dollars to the Gaza reconstruction fund.
The fund is managed by the World Bank and supported by the United Nations.
No money has been deposited into the official reconstruction fund so far.
The fund's money is meant for reconstruction after the end of active conflict, which has not happened yet.
Israel continues military operations in Gaza despite the ceasefire; over 910 people have died since the truce.
Major European countries like France and Britain refused to join the Board of Peace.
The United States promised $10 billion, and some Middle Eastern countries pledged $1 billion each to the fund.
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Mohammed Odeh, thought to be a leader in Hamas’s military group, died in an Israeli strike in Gaza City. His family confirmed his death, but Hamas has not made an official statement.
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Mohammed Odeh was believed to be a leader of Hamas’s military wing.
He was killed in an Israeli attack in a busy part of Gaza City.
The attack occurred on a Tuesday.
Odeh’s family confirmed his death.
Hamas has not officially commented on the killing.
A funeral was held for Mohammed Odeh in Gaza.
The strike was part of ongoing conflicts between Israel and Hamas.
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Muslims in Mogadishu, Somalia, celebrated Eid al-Adha with prayers, family gatherings, and outings. Despite security challenges from ongoing conflict with al-Shabab militants, the city is seeing some improvements and more public activities during the holiday.
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Eid al-Adha is the second major Islamic holiday, marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage period.
In Mogadishu, people observed the day with morning prayers, family visits, special meals, and visits to popular local spots like Lido Beach and the Darus Salam Zoo.
Somalia’s government has been fighting al-Shabab, an extremist group linked to al-Qaeda, since 2006.
Security in Mogadishu has improved recently, leading to new businesses and public spaces opening.
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spoke about the improving security and urged people to maintain peace.
The Eid ritual includes sacrificing livestock and sharing the meat with family, neighbors, and those in need.
Drought and failed rains have raised livestock costs and food insecurity in Somalia.
About 6.5 million people in Somalia face severe food shortages, worsened by conflict and political deadlock after the president’s term ended on May 15.
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New Zealand is experiencing many skilled people leaving to live and work in Australia. This movement is linked to New Zealand’s slow economic growth and rising living costs. Even former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has moved to Australia, sparking talk about the country’s difficulty in keeping talented workers.
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New Zealand is seeing a "brain drain," meaning many skilled and educated people are leaving.
Australia is the main destination for those leaving New Zealand.
The country’s economy is stagnating, meaning it is not growing much.
The cost of living in New Zealand is rising quickly.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has relocated to Australia.
This situation has raised concerns about New Zealand’s ability to keep its skilled workers.
The news report was covered by Auckland correspondent Emma Garboud-Lorenzoni.
The story highlights ongoing economic challenges facing New Zealand.
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"Wishbone" was a popular 1990s PBS show featuring a dog imagining classic stories that matched real-life situations. A new documentary called "What's the Story, Wishbone?" explores the show's impact, including interviews with people who worked on it, and will be available on public TV stations and digital platforms in June 2026.
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"Wishbone" aired in the 1990s and combined kids' stories with adaptations of famous books.
The main character was a Jack Russell Terrier named Wishbone.
The show produced two seasons with 50 episodes and a finale movie.
Soccer the dog, who played Wishbone, passed away 25 years ago.
The documentary "What's the Story, Wishbone?" is directed by Joey Stewart.
Stephanie Simpson was a writer for the original show and later won a BAFTA for work on "Arthur."
The documentary features interviews with former cast and crew from "Wishbone."
The film will air on public television before arriving on digital platforms on June 10, 2026.
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The final episode of "Euphoria" Season 3, Episode 8, will be released on May 31, 2026, on HBO and HBO Max. This episode is expected to conclude the series, as Season 3 is believed to be the last season.
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"Euphoria" has been airing since 2019.
Season 3 is likely the final season of the show.
Episode 8 will be available on May 31, 2026, at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific Time.
The episode will stream on HBO and HBO Max, which require a subscription.
HBO Max subscriptions start at $10.99 per month with ads or $18.99 per month without ads.
Previous episodes of Season 3 have been about one hour long.
The official summary for Episode 8 has not been released.
The show has had international release times adjusting to local time zones after the U.S. release.
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France is preparing for a presidential election next year with 35 people interested in running to replace Emmanuel Macron, who cannot run again. The many candidates, especially among the center and left, may split votes and increase the chance that a far-right candidate wins, which could impact France’s role in the European Union.
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Emmanuel Macron will leave office after two consecutive terms due to constitutional limits.
Thirty-five people have declared or shown interest in running for president.
The large number of candidates is mainly from the moderate left, center, and center-right.
Polls show the far-right candidate currently leads in the first-round voting.
A far-right president could challenge EU laws and policies and promote a nationalist agenda.
Centrist candidates include former prime ministers Gabriel Attal and Édouard Philippe, and justice minister Gérald Darmanin.
The center-right is divided with multiple candidates and no clear agreement on a unified choice.
The left is also fragmented with many candidates including former president François Hollande and radical leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
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Russia has developed systems that allow nuclear weapons to be launched without human control. This shows that some countries may be preparing for attacks without direct human decision. North Korea might also want to develop similar automatic nuclear launch abilities.
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Russia has created automatic systems that can launch nuclear weapons without humans.
These systems reduce the need for human involvement in nuclear attacks.
The development implies readiness for possible aggression.
North Korea is interested in gaining similar automatic nuclear launch technology.
Such technologies could make nuclear strikes faster and less controllable.
Automated systems raise concerns about accidental or unintended nuclear war.
These developments show changes in how countries manage nuclear weapons.
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An unofficial draft peace deal between the U.S. and Iran aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to normal shipping and end the U.S. naval blockade. The deal does not address Iran’s nuclear program, and it is unclear if the U.S. has agreed to the terms.
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The draft deal would restore shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month.
The U.S. would end its naval blockade and pull back military forces from near Iran.
Iran, in coordination with Oman, would manage shipping traffic through the strait.
The deal does not include any restrictions or inspections related to Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran stands to gain sanctions relief and control over shipping routes.
President Trump’s administration could claim a peace deal without a full-scale war escalation.
Pakistan acts as a mediator, increasing its diplomatic role.
Some U.S. and Israeli allies worry the deal leaves important security issues unresolved.
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Water safety experts in the UK have warned about the risks of swimming outdoors during a heatwave after several drownings, mostly involving young people. Cold water shock, caused by entering cold water too quickly, is a major danger even when air temperatures are very high.
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At least nine people have died recently in water-related incidents across the UK during the heatwave.
Most victims were young people; incidents occurred in rivers, lakes, and beaches in various regions.
Cold water shock happens because water remains cold despite hot air temperatures, causing gasping and rapid breathing.
Experts advise entering cold water slowly to avoid sudden shock and to swim only in areas supervised by lifeguards.
Data shows drowning deaths rise in May and remain high through summer; young men and inland waters are most at risk.
The National Water Safety Forum recommends a "Float to Live" technique to survive if you fall into cold water.
Research reveals drowning deaths triple on days hotter than 25°C, with alcohol increasing danger.
Emergency services often struggle with multiple water rescues during heatwaves as many people seek to cool off outside.
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Uganda has closed its border with Congo to try to stop the spread of a rare type of Ebola virus. Congo is facing a large outbreak with many cases and deaths, and Uganda has reported a smaller number of cases but is concerned about infections spreading through health workers.
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Uganda closed its border with Congo on May 27, 2026, because of rising Ebola cases.
The Ebola type is rare and called Bundibugyo Ebola.
Congo has nearly 1,000 suspected cases and at least 220 deaths.
Congo’s health ministry confirmed 101 Ebola cases and is tracking over 3,000 contacts.
Armed groups, displaced people, and poor infrastructure make fighting Ebola in eastern Congo harder.
Uganda has seven confirmed Ebola cases, including one death in its capital, Kampala.
Ugandan health workers have been exposed to Ebola after treating patients from Congo.
The World Health Organization advises against border closures, saying they can make disease spread worse by pushing travel to unofficial crossings.
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The United States and Iran are close to reaching a deal to end their conflict, but disagree on key issues like Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The deal may start by addressing urgent matters such as stopping the war and reopening the strait, with more complex topics to be discussed later.
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President Donald Trump said a deal to end the Iran war is mostly negotiated and awaiting final approval.
Iran wants $25 billion in frozen assets released in the first phase of sanctions relief.
A key part of the deal is Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for world energy shipments.
Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and wants to charge transit fees, which the U.S. opposes.
The U.S. has blockaded Iranian ports since April 13 after failed talks in Islamabad.
Reports suggest the deal would remove the blockade in exchange for fully reopening the strait.
There is disagreement over Iran’s uranium enrichment and nuclear program limits.
Iran insists on “Iranian arrangements” for strait traffic, conflicting with the U.S. view of free international navigation.
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Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha, a major holiday that honors the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son. The celebration coincides with the end of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, where over 1.7 million people are participating this year despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Muslim lunar calendar.
The holiday marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.
Over 1.7 million pilgrims are attending Hajj in Saudi Arabia in 2026, slightly more than the previous year.
Pilgrims perform prayers on Mount Arafat, collect pebbles at Muzdalifah, and throw stones at symbolic pillars in Mina.
The festival honors Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion when he was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail, but God replaced Ismail with a ram.
During Eid al-Adha, animals like sheep, goats, or cows are sacrificed, and the meat is shared with family, neighbors, and people in need.
In Gaza, many families are celebrating Eid under difficult conditions due to ongoing conflict and displacement.
The current conflict involves the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, affecting the broader Middle East region.
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The Israeli army has detained at least 197 men in southern Syria since late 2024, with 43 still held in Israeli prisons. Israel says these arrests target suspected terrorists, while some families and witnesses claim the detentions are arbitrary and that their relatives have no links to armed groups.
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Since late 2024, Israeli forces have arrested at least 197 men in southern Syria.
Forty-three detainees remain in Israeli prisons, according to a lawyer.
Israel says it targets people linked to armed groups or terrorism.
A November 2025 Israeli ground offensive in Beit Jinn involved arrests and clashes, causing deaths and injuries on both sides.
The Israeli army claims to have killed several terrorists and wounded six Israeli soldiers during the operation.
Some families dispute the accusations, saying their relatives are innocent civilians.
The Islamist group Al-Jamaa al-Islamiya, linked by Israel to some detainees, denies involvement in militant activities.
The arrests and detentions have raised concerns about arbitrary imprisonment and lack of information about detainees’ status.
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Ai Weiwei, a famous artist, warns that censorship is getting worse not only in China but also in Western countries. He shares his experiences with strict surveillance and detention in China and says censorship affects many parts of life wherever authorities have power.
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Ai Weiwei is a well-known contemporary artist critical of censorship.
In 2009, Chinese police took him away, and he used photos to document surveillance around him.
He was held secretly for 81 days in 2011 and later created art showing his jail cell.
Ai livestreamed his home for a while to expose secret surveillance, but authorities made him stop.
He found listening devices in his studio's electrical sockets in 2015.
Ai left China in 2015 for his son's safety and returned in 2023 to visit his elderly mother.
He says censorship in China is constant and very sophisticated, hiding his identity from most people.
Ai believes censorship exists everywhere and feels it is worsening in Western democracies.
He compares people unaware of censorship to fish thinking a small tank is the whole ocean.
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Experts are seeking permission to access an infrared camera on a sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas. They hope the camera may have recorded information that could help explain Lynette Hooker’s disappearance.
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The infrared camera is mounted on the sailboat owned by Brian and Lynette Hooker.
Lynette Hooker disappeared while in the Bahamas.
Experts want to review the camera’s footage for possible clues.
Infrared cameras capture heat signatures, which can reveal things not seen by normal cameras.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is involved.
The information could be crucial in understanding what happened to Lynette Hooker.
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HGTV host Ty Pennington talked about his mother’s long fight with bronchiectasis, a serious lung disease that is often not diagnosed. He also shared advice for people who take care of others with health problems on how to make a peaceful and supportive home.
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Ty Pennington is a TV host and designer known for his work on HGTV.
His mother has struggled for many years with bronchiectasis.
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease that damages the airways and causes breathing problems.
This condition is often not diagnosed, meaning many people may have it without knowing.
Pennington offered suggestions to caregivers on how to create calm and comforting spaces for those with lung conditions.
The interview was presented with sponsorship from Insmed, a company involved in treatments for lung diseases.
The story was featured on CBS News and is available on the CBS News App.
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Five of seven people who were trapped in a flooded cave in Laos were found alive after being stuck for a week. The group entered the cave searching for gold but became trapped due to heavy rain that caused flooding.
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Seven villagers from Laos entered a cave in Xaysomboun province on May 20.
They were looking for gold inside the cave.
Heavy rains caused flash flooding that blocked their exit from the cave.
Five of the seven trapped people were found alive on May 27.
Two people remain missing as rescue efforts continue.
Rescuers from Laos and Thailand are involved in the operation.
The incident lasted for about a week before the survivors were found.
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Israel has carried out air and artillery attacks on Nabatieh, a major city in southern Lebanon, aiming at Hezbollah targets. The attacks have caused forced displacement of civilians and hit the city's surrounding areas, while Hezbollah has responded with strikes on Israeli forces.
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Nabatieh is a key city in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel and above the Litani River.
Israel’s military campaign targets Hezbollah fighters but also affects the local Shia Muslim community.
Israel has forced people to leave Nabatieh amid heavy shelling and air strikes, including on nearby villages.
Hezbollah has launched artillery and drone attacks against Israeli forces around Nabatieh.
Since March 2, over 3,200 people have died in Lebanon due to the conflict, including civilians and paramedics.
Nabatieh is considered symbolic of resistance in Lebanon and is important economically and administratively.
Israel seeks to pressure Hezbollah by targeting Nabatieh to disrupt daily life and weaken the Shia community's support.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the goal of crushing Hezbollah through expanded military operations.
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