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A German court sentenced Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction (RAF), to 13 years in prison for armed robberies committed over nearly 20 years while she was hiding. Klette was arrested in Berlin in 2024, and convicted for several robberies and weapons possession connected to funding underground fugitives.
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Daniela Klette was a member of the RAF, a far-left terrorist group active in Germany in the 1970s and 1980s.
She was arrested in Berlin in February 2024 after more than 30 years on the run.
Klette was found guilty of six counts of aggravated robbery linked to kidnappings for ransom and possession of military weapons.
The robberies occurred between 1999 and 2016, after the RAF officially disbanded.
Police found weapons, forged documents, cash, and a fake bazooka in her apartment.
Klette’s accomplices, Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub, remain free and are suspected of involvement.
Supporters protested during her trial, chanting for her freedom.
Charges related to terror attacks from the 1990s are being handled separately, and she cannot be tried for RAF membership due to time limits.
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At least nine people, mostly children, have died in water-related accidents during a heatwave in the UK. Authorities and safety groups warn that cold water temperatures can cause shock, making swimming dangerous, and advise swimming only in supervised areas.
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Nine people have died in water accidents during the recent UK heatwave, including mostly children and some adults.
A 13-year-old boy died at Leadbeater Dam in West Yorkshire, a teenage girl at Kingsbury Water Park, and a teenage boy at Rother Valley Country Park.
A man in his 60s died after trying to rescue relatives at a beach in Cornwall.
A 15-year-old boy was found dead at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln after trouble in the water.
Cheshire police found a body at Pickmere Lake while searching for a missing 17-year-old boy.
The Royal Life Saving Society said cold water shock is a risk despite warm air temperatures.
Experts recommend swimming in places with lifeguards and entering water slowly to avoid cold water shock.
People in trouble in water are advised to lie on their backs, float, breathe normally, and call for help once calm.
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After 88 days without internet, Iran has partially restored its online connections following a long nationwide shutdown. People expressed relief and happiness to be able to use messaging apps and websites again, although some restrictions and censorship remain.
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Iran experienced an internet blackout that lasted 88 days, the longest in modern history according to a monitoring group.
The shutdown started after the US and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, aiming to prevent cyberattacks and spying.
Internet access has now been partially restored, allowing many users to reconnect to messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp.
Officials said the reopening is a "first step" toward a "free and regulated" internet as directed by the government.
Many Iranians had difficulty during the outage, unable to contact family and friends abroad, especially during wartime.
People who rely on internet businesses hope the restoration will help them recover, though censorship continues to affect online activities.
Some users still face blocked platforms and filtering of services more extensive than before the blackout.
Past internet shutdowns in Iran also happened during protests, with some people using VPNs and satellite internet to bypass restrictions.
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Israel said it killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas’ military wing, in an airstrike in Gaza City on May 26, 2026. The strike also killed four of Odeh’s family members and several others, occurring shortly before the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Mohammed Odeh was the new leader of Hamas’ military wing, also called the Qassam Brigades.
Israel carries out airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders and said Odeh was involved in the October 7, 2023 attacks.
Odeh and four family members were killed in an airstrike on May 26, 2026, at a market in Gaza City.
Hospitals reported at least five people died and 12 were injured in the strike.
Thousands attended the joint funeral of Odeh and his family in Gaza, with mourners carrying Hamas flags.
The strike came just before Eid al-Adha, a major Muslim holiday that was subdued due to ongoing war and displacement.
Around 90% of Gaza’s population has lost their homes and many live in temporary shelters depending on aid.
Israeli officials say they will continue targeting Hamas leaders involved in the 2023 attacks as part of ongoing conflict efforts.
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The U.S. government plans to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola at a facility in Kenya instead of the United States. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused many cases and deaths, prompting travel bans and health screenings at U.S. airports.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the third-largest on record.
More than 1,000 cases and at least 220 deaths have been reported from this outbreak.
The virus involved is the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to quarantine exposed Americans in Kenya, pending Kenyan government approval.
Some U.S. Public Health Service workers are being trained and deployed to provide medical care at the Kenya facility.
The CDC has banned foreigners who recently visited parts of central Africa from entering the U.S. for 30 days.
The CDC is recruiting volunteers to screen passengers arriving from Africa at U.S. airports for Ebola symptoms.
Symptoms of Ebola include fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and unexplained bleeding or bruising.
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Pope Leo XIV apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in slavery, calling it a "wound in Christian memory." Ghana welcomed the apology and said it was important for healing and justice related to the history of the transatlantic slave trade.
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Pope Leo XIV issued an apology for the Church’s involvement in slavery in a letter called an encyclical.
The apology acknowledges the Church’s role in supporting slavery and owning slaves in the Middle Ages.
Ghana considers the apology a sign of moral courage and a step toward truth and justice.
Ghana was a central location in the transatlantic slave trade from the 16th to 19th centuries.
An estimated 12-15 million Africans were enslaved and sent to the Caribbean, with around two million dying during the journey.
Ghana successfully pushed for a UN resolution that called slavery the "gravest crime against humanity."
The UN resolution aims to support healing, reparations, and address ongoing effects like inequality and racial discrimination.
Ghana will host a conference in June to discuss actions after the UN resolution.
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Police entered the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) headquarters in Madrid to search for evidence in a corruption investigation. The search focuses on party member Leire Diez and follows recent probes involving former Socialist Prime Minister Zapatero and relatives of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
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Police searched PSOE headquarters under court orders related to a corruption inquiry.
The investigation targets Leire Diez, who is suspected of trying to influence anticorruption efforts.
Former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero was recently put under formal investigation linked to a government airline bailout.
PSOE says it is cooperating fully with the investigation.
The inquiry is being handled by National Court judge Santiago Pedraz.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s brother and wife are also under investigation for alleged influence peddling, which they deny.
Opposition leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo accused Sanchez’s government of corruption and called for early elections.
Former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos, once close to Sanchez, is awaiting a verdict in a separate corruption trial.
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Israel's defence ministry said it killed Mohammed Odeh, the new military leader of Hamas, in an airstrike in Gaza City. This strike happened less than two weeks after Israel killed his predecessor, as part of ongoing conflict since attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The attack took place as Muslims were preparing for the Eid al-Adha holiday in Gaza.
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Mohammed Odeh, new leader of Hamas’ military wing, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 26, 2026.
His predecessor, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, was killed by Israel on May 16, 2026.
Defence Minister Israel Katz called Odeh one of the planners of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
The Israeli military has killed four successive heads of Hamas’ military wing since the 2023 attack.
At least five people died and 12 were injured in the airstrike during the eve of Eid al-Adha.
Hamas has not officially commented on the killing of Odeh.
Gaza remains heavily damaged with most people displaced and dependent on aid, affecting celebrations of Eid al-Adha.
Palestinian civilians expressed sorrow and stated that Eid celebrations were subdued due to the ongoing conflict and losses.
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The article explains that the U.S. and Iran are close to an agreement, but Iran is unlikely to give up its nuclear weapons, missiles, proxy militias, or make democratic reforms. The weakened Western alliance, partly due to President Trump’s threatened attempt to buy Greenland, gave Iran confidence during negotiations and shaped a deal that favors Iran’s interests while limiting U.S. goals.
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Iran and the U.S. are nearing a deal related to their conflict.
Iran will keep its nuclear weapons, missile program, and proxy groups.
The deal may reopen the Strait of Hormuz and be similar to the previous Obama-era nuclear deal.
Europe did not fully support the U.S. during the Iran crisis.
Iran used the threat to close the Strait of Hormuz as an effective negotiating tactic.
European countries distrusted the U.S. after President Trump threatened to buy Greenland.
This mistrust weakened NATO and the Western alliance.
The weakened alliance allowed Iran to negotiate from a stronger position and preserve key powers.
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Zimbabwe’s government announced it will return 67 farms seized in its land reform program to European owners from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. This move is part of Zimbabwe’s effort to improve ties with Western countries and international lenders while addressing land disputes linked to past policies.
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Zimbabwe will return 67 farms to European nationals based on agreements made before the land seizures.
The land reform program happened in the early 2000s and involved seizing land from white commercial farmers.
The government wants to restore relationships with Western governments and financial institutions.
Zimbabwe is working to restructure about $11.7 billion in foreign debt.
The International Monetary Fund approved a support program for Zimbabwe’s reforms and debt restructuring in May 2024.
Zimbabwe signed a $3.5 billion compensation deal in 2020 with former white farmers for improvements made on the farms.
The European claims receive legal protection under bilateral treaties, while African land claims from colonial times do not have the same legal backing.
The article discusses the historical context of colonial land seizure and its ongoing impact on property rights in Zimbabwe.
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In Britain, Brexit is being discussed again as the Labour Party faces challenges after poor local election results. Some Labour leaders want to rebuild the UK’s ties with the European Union, while others avoid the topic, as different political parties take varied stances on the issue.
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Johnny Skates, a London DJ, finds traveling to Europe harder due to new tax rules on bringing records after Brexit.
The Labour Party lost heavily in local elections in May, renewing debate about Brexit’s impact.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has promised to strengthen Britain's relationship with the EU.
Wes Streeting, a Labour leadership hopeful, calls Brexit a “catastrophic mistake” and suggests rejoining the EU.
Other Labour leaders like Lisa Nandy and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy avoid clear positions on Brexit.
Labour party members mostly support the EU.
The hard-right party Reform UK strongly opposes rejoining the EU and leads in current polls.
Some experts say public opinion is shifting, with many starting to regret Brexit, including former leave voters.
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A Canadian man named Kenneth Law, accused of sending poison to people thinking about suicide worldwide, is set to plead guilty to 14 charges of helping or advising suicide. Prosecutors have dropped second-degree murder charges against him, which has upset many families of those who died.
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Kenneth Law, 60, is a former chef from Canada.
He ran online forums that gave mostly young, troubled people advice on how to take their own lives.
Law shipped sodium nitrite, a common preservative that can be deadly in high amounts, to hundreds of people in many countries.
Law is expected to plead guilty to 14 charges of aiding or counseling suicide.
Second-degree murder charges against Law have been dropped by Canadian prosecutors.
Law’s case is linked to multiple deaths, including 14 suicides in Canada and dozens in the UK.
Families of some victims disagree with the plea deal and feel his actions should be considered murder.
Canadian law experts say there is uncertainty about whether counseling suicide and murder charges can apply to the same act.
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A doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died after treating Ebola patients and was recently buried. The Ebola outbreak in the country is worsening, with over 900 suspected cases, causing growing concerns among healthcare workers.
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The doctor died from Ebola after caring for infected patients in the DRC.
A burial ceremony was held for the doctor with healthcare workers and family present.
The current Ebola outbreak in the DRC is getting worse.
There are more than 900 suspected Ebola cases reported.
Medical teams on the front lines are increasingly worried about the outbreak.
Ebola is a serious virus that spreads through close contact and causes severe illness.
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Rescuers in Laos found five villagers alive after they were trapped for a week in a flooded cave following heavy rain and landslides. The group had entered the cave looking for gold and wildlife but got stuck when the cave entrance was blocked by flooding. Two other villagers from the group remain missing as search efforts continue.
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Seven villagers went into a flooded cave in central Laos last week.
They were searching for gold deposits and wildlife.
The cave entrance was blocked by heavy rain and landslides, trapping them inside.
Five people were found alive and safe after a week trapped underground.
Two villagers are still missing and rescue teams are continuing the search.
The cave is very narrow, with some parts only about 50 cm (20 inches) wide.
Both Lao and Thai rescue teams are working together in the operation.
A Thai rescuer involved in this effort also helped rescue a group from a similar cave incident in Thailand in 2018.
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Ghana has started flying its citizens back home from South Africa due to growing fears of attacks against foreigners. Many people who are not from South Africa feel threatened because of increasing hostility toward immigrants.
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Ghana arranged flights to bring its citizens back from South Africa.
This move is voluntary, meaning people can choose to return if they want.
There has been a rise in xenophobia, which means dislike or fear of foreigners.
Anti-immigrant feelings are growing in South Africa.
These feelings have led to concern about safety among non-South Africans living there.
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New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA as part of an investigation into the ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup. Authorities are looking into claims that ticket prices have increased sharply and that fans were given incorrect information about where their seats would be.
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FIFA has been subpoenaed by New York and New Jersey authorities.
The investigation focuses on ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup.
Officials are concerned about rapidly rising ticket costs.
There are reports that fans were misinformed about the exact locations of their seats.
The inquiry aims to ensure transparency and fairness in ticket sales for the event.
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Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for over a week have been found alive, while two others remain missing. Rescue teams from Laos and Thailand are continuing the search in difficult conditions.
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Seven villagers entered a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, on May 19.
Heavy rains caused flash flooding that blocked the cave exit.
Five villagers have been found alive inside the cave.
Two villagers are still missing, and rescuers continue to search.
Thai rescue workers, including experienced divers, joined the operation.
The cave is in a remote, mountainous area about 75 miles north of Vientiane.
Reaching the cave entrance requires a steep hike and is narrow and rocky.
Locals often visited this cave to look for gold despite warnings from authorities about safety risks.
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A tourist from Washington state, Igor Lytvynchuk, is accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui. He faces charges for harassing a protected animal and has reported being assaulted and threatened after the incident.
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Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, is charged with harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal.
The seal targeted is an adult male known as "R404."
A video shows Lytvynchuk throwing a coconut-sized rock near the seal’s head at a Maui beach.
Lytvynchuk said he was trying to protect sea turtles and mistook the seal for an aggressive sea lion.
He plans to appear in U.S. District Court in Honolulu for his case.
After the incident, Lytvynchuk was physically assaulted and received threats, including a package with feces at his home.
Hawaiian monk seals are critically endangered, with only about 1,600 left in the wild.
If convicted, Lytvynchuk could face up to one year in prison and fines up to $70,000 combined under U.S. laws protecting endangered species and marine mammals.
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Over one million Muslim pilgrims are taking part in a traditional stone-throwing ritual on the third day of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The ritual involves throwing small stones at stone pillars to represent rejecting evil.
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The ritual is part of the Hajj pilgrimage, a major religious event for Muslims.
Pilgrims throw pebbles at three stone pillars called Jamarat.
The act symbolizes the stoning of the devil.
This is done to show refusal to give in to temptation or evil.
More than one million Muslims join this ritual each year.
The event takes place in Mina, near Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
The ritual is a key part of the Hajj, which attracts millions of pilgrims worldwide.
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"Backrooms" is a horror movie directed by Kane Parsons, based on his web series and written by Will Soodik. The story follows Clark, a failed architect who discovers a secret, endless maze of strange rooms behind a wall in his discount furniture store, leading to eerie and supernatural experiences.
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Kane Parsons directs his first feature film with "Backrooms," based on his own web series.
The screenplay is by Will Soodik.
The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Clark, a troubled former architect, and Renate Reinsve as Mary, his therapist.
Clark works at a large furniture store and sleeps there, living a difficult life.
He discovers a hidden wall leading to an endless labyrinth of mysterious rooms called the "backrooms."
The backrooms show strange, alternative realities and are difficult to escape.
The film uses a mix of real sets and digital effects to create a creepy, oppressive atmosphere.
Cinematography gives the film a yellowish, dim light like in malls and offices, enhancing the eerie feeling.
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