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Three friends went climbing in the mountains of north Wales when 23-year-old Jack Carne fell 200 feet and died after a rock he was holding came loose. His friends called mountain rescue but could not save him. They returned to the mountain with Jack’s father and rescuers a week later to find closure.
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Jack Carne, aged 23, fell 200 feet to his death on Glyder Fawr mountain in Snowdonia, Wales.
Jack was climbing with his two best friends, Matty Belcher and Brandan Smith.
The accident happened in February 2023, near the summit of the mountain, about 10 meters from the top.
A rock Jack was holding came loose, causing him to fall and somersault down the slope.
His friends called mountain rescue but had to wait on a ledge for hours before help arrived.
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue volunteers recovered Jack’s body the next day.
Jack’s father joined the friends and rescuers to return to the site a week later for closure.
The rescue team said this was a tragic accident and the climbers were well prepared.
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Ghana is sending home the first group of 800 citizens from South Africa due to recent protests against illegal immigrants. These protests have caused fear of violence and discomfort among Ghanaians living there, leading many to register for repatriation.
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About 800 Ghanaians have registered to return home from South Africa, with 300 leaving on Wednesday.
The departures took place at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo airport early Wednesday morning.
The protests in South Africa demand action against illegal immigration and have raised concerns about xenophobic violence.
Many Ghanaians in South Africa feel unsafe and have stopped working because of the protests.
Ghanaian authorities have a plan to help returning citizens restart their businesses back home.
The group organizing the protests, March and March, wants illegal immigrants to leave South Africa by June 30.
South Africa has seen deadly attacks on foreigners before, in 2008 and 2019.
The South African government has condemned violence against foreigners but admits there is a need to address illegal immigration.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), is standing trial for multiple sex abuse charges, including rape. The trial began at Newry Crown Court with the prosecution starting its case, while his wife faces related charges in a separate legal procedure.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is 63 years old and has denied all 18 charges against him.
The charges include one count of rape, four counts of gross indecency, and 13 counts of indecent assault.
The alleged offences occurred between 1985 and 2008 and involve two victims.
Donaldson resigned as DUP leader shortly after being charged in March 2024 and did not run for his parliamentary seat in the general election.
His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, faces charges of aiding and abetting but will undergo a trial of the facts because she is considered unfit for a standard trial due to mental health reasons.
The trial is expected to last three to four weeks, and a jury has been sworn in.
Lady Donaldson was absent from the court on the first day of the trial.
Both were arrested at their home in County Down in March 2024.
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Iceland’s foreign minister warned of risks like misinformation and foreign influence ahead of the country’s referendum on whether to restart talks about joining the European Union. She compared the situation to the UK’s Brexit vote, cautioning that misleading information could affect the outcome. The vote, set for August 29, will decide if Iceland should continue EU membership talks, which began in 2009 but stopped in 2013.
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Iceland will hold a referendum on August 29 to decide whether to resume talks to join the EU.
Iceland first applied to join the EU in 2009, and talks started but stopped in 2013.
The foreign minister, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, fears the vote could be influenced by misinformation and foreign interference, including from Russia.
She compared the referendum risks to the UK’s Brexit vote, which was marked by false claims.
The referendum is being watched by countries like the US, Russia, and EU member states.
Current opinion polls show a close split, with 42% supporting and 39% opposing restarting EU talks.
Key concerns include security, stronger ties with Europe, and impacts on Iceland’s fishing industry and sovereignty.
The decision to hold the referendum earlier than planned was partly influenced by international tensions, such as the US attempt to buy Greenland.
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Israeli forces have increased their attacks in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of at least 31 people. This escalation follows deadly drone attacks launched by Hezbollah against Israeli troops in northern Israel.
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At least 31 people have died in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
Israel says it is stepping up military actions against Hezbollah.
Hezbollah launched drone attacks targeting Israeli forces in northern Israel.
The drone attacks by Hezbollah were deadly.
The situation reflects ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in the region.
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AI tools are changing how teachers and students work in schools, but many teachers have not received official guidance on using these tools. Experts say schools should help teachers learn how to use AI well without making their jobs harder or reducing personal learning.
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Many K-12 students expect to use AI skills in college and this affects college major choices.
About 80% of teachers have received no formal training on using AI in their work.
Around 70% of teachers got no guidance on using AI for feedback or tutoring students.
Most teachers also lack guidance on using AI for grading, analyzing student learning, or helping with administrative tasks.
Guidance on AI use is often informal, like verbal advice, and varies between schools.
Wealthier schools tend to provide more AI guidance than schools with higher needs.
Experts say AI should help teachers work better, not add extra stress or replace personal teaching.
The challenge is that AI use in classrooms looks very different depending on grade and subject, making official rules hard to set.
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The UK recently experienced a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures reaching 35.1°C in London, the highest in May on record. Cooler air will bring some relief in parts of England midweek, but hot weather is expected to return before gradually cooling down again by the weekend.
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Temperatures hit 35.1°C at Kew Gardens, London, setting a new May record.
Six amber heat health alerts were issued across parts of England due to the heatwave.
Most weather stations in England and Wales broke their May temperature records on Monday and Tuesday.
Cooler air will arrive in northern and eastern England on Wednesday, dropping temperatures by up to 10 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Wales and south-west England will remain hot with highs near 30°C despite cooler air elsewhere.
Hot air from France will return on Thursday, causing temperatures to rise again.
Cooler weather, rain, and wind are forecast to move in from Friday through the weekend.
Experts say this heatwave is unusual because such high May temperatures are rare and climate change has made heatwaves start earlier and get stronger.
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A critically endangered New Zealand parakeet called the kakariki karaka has increased in number thanks to a breeding pair, Nacho and Trixie. Since 2024, they have raised 55 chicks, which is over 10% of the total population of about 450 birds.
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The kakariki karaka is a rare, orange-fronted parakeet native to New Zealand.
This bird is critically endangered and has been declared extinct twice before being rediscovered.
There are roughly 450 kakariki karaka left, mostly living in protected sanctuaries and predator-free islands.
Nacho and Trixie, a breeding pair at the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust, have produced 55 chicks in two years.
Trixie continues to lay eggs and raise chicks, showing no sign of stopping despite the breeding season ending.
Nacho helps by finding food for Trixie and their chicks.
Conservation programs rely on breeding pairs like Nacho and Trixie to prevent the species from disappearing.
Wild populations are at risk from predators, making captive breeding efforts important for survival.
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Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest dropped to its lowest level since 2019, with a 20.6% decrease from the previous year. This decline was reported by the MapBiomas network and reflects government efforts to reduce illegal logging under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Brazil lost 985,000 hectares (about 2.4 million acres) of native forest in 2025.
The deforestation rate fell 20.6% compared to 2024, the lowest since tracking began in 2019.
The report excludes forest loss caused by fires; 2025 saw fewer large fires than 2024.
Most forest loss (99%) was due to agriculture.
The Amazon’s deforestation rate decreased by 23.5%, but five trees were still cut down every second.
The Cerrado savanna was the most affected area, responsible for over half the deforestation.
President Lula is seeking a fourth term in 2026 and has prioritized fighting illegal deforestation, aiming to eradicate it by 2030.
Increased enforcement and penalties against illegal clearing contributed to the reduction in forest loss.
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached its lowest level since 2019, with a 20.6% drop in 2025 compared to 2024. This decline in forest loss is linked to stronger enforcement actions and is seen as positive for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is fighting illegal deforestation.
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Brazil lost 985,000 hectares (about 2.4 million acres) of native vegetation in 2025.
The 2025 deforestation rate is the lowest since records began in 2019.
The drop in deforestation was 20.6% lower than in 2024.
The decline excludes forest loss caused by fires, which were fewer in 2025 than during a record fire season in 2024.
Illegal logging increased under Lula’s predecessor but has decreased recently thanks to stronger government actions.
Agriculture caused 99% of the vegetation loss.
The Amazon saw a 23.5% reduction in deforestation but still loses five trees every second.
The Cerrado biome had the most deforestation, accounting for more than half of the total loss.
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Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 31 people and wounded 40, including children and women, as Israel intensified attacks despite a truce with Hezbollah. Israeli troops advanced into Lebanese territory, leading to clashes with Hezbollah fighters who claimed to repel the Israeli forces.
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31 people were killed in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, including at least four children and three women.
40 people were wounded in the attacks, with some areas severely damaged, including a public hospital near Nabatieh.
Israeli forces moved deeper into southern Lebanon, beyond a zone called the "Yellow Line," about 10 km inside Lebanon.
Hezbollah fighters confronted and said they repelled Israeli troops in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah.
The Lebanese health ministry reported additional casualties from strikes in eastern towns like Mashghara in West Bekaa.
The Israeli military targeted sites linked to Hezbollah’s activities with airstrikes, drone attacks, and artillery fire.
Rescue workers from groups allied with Hezbollah were also killed or wounded during the conflict.
The situation includes warnings to residents in about 50 towns and villages in southern and eastern Lebanon to evacuate.
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South Korean police arrested YouTuber Kim Se-ui for allegedly using AI to create false claims that actor Kim Soo-hyun dated a minor. The accusations damaged Kim Soo-hyun’s career, but investigations found the claims were false, and the actor’s agency confirmed his innocence.
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YouTuber Kim Se-ui runs the popular YouTube channel Hover Lab with nearly one million subscribers.
He was arrested for allegedly fabricating evidence to claim Kim Soo-hyun dated an actress who was underage.
The police say the voice recording used as proof was generated by AI.
Screenshots of text messages were also allegedly manipulated.
Kim Soo-hyun denied the allegations and has not appeared publicly since a press conference in March 2025.
Investigations found the accusations to be unfounded, and his agency confirmed his innocence.
The scandal seriously affected Kim Soo-hyun’s career and caused him to receive psychiatric treatment.
Hover Lab is known for controversial political and entertainment commentary, including celebrity gossip.
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Italy’s highest court ruled that a hotel acted legally when it refused to give a tourist tap water and only offered bottled mineral water for purchase. The court decided that Italian law does not require hotels to provide free tap water to guests.
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A tourist asked for tap water at the five-star Hotel Sassongher in Corvara, Italy, during the 2019 ski season.
The hotel staff refused to serve tap water and offered bottled mineral water costing €7 instead.
The tourist claimed water is a natural right and asked for €2,700 in compensation for emotional and economic harm.
Italy’s Supreme Court rejected her request and confirmed there is no legal obligation for venues to provide tap water.
The tourist’s claim that tap water is a consumer right was dismissed by judges.
The case was first filed in a lower court in Rome.
By contrast, in England and Wales, venues must provide free drinking water when asked.
The hotel has not released an official comment on the ruling.
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Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro met with U.S. President Donald Trump and asked him to label Brazil’s two largest criminal groups, Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as terrorist organizations. Bolsonaro believes these groups meet the criteria for terrorism, while Brazil’s current president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, opposes this designation due to concerns about U.S. military intervention.
Key Facts
Flavio Bolsonaro is a conservative candidate in Brazil's 2026 presidential race and the son of jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.
He met President Donald Trump at the White House to request the terrorist designation for CV and PCC criminal gangs.
CV and PCC are large prison and street gangs involved in organized crime in Brazil.
The Trump administration has previously used a "narco-terrorist" label for Mexican and Colombian drug cartels.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opposes labeling these gangs as terrorists, fearing increased U.S. military action in Brazil.
Bolsonaro’s proposed policy includes joining Trump’s security alliance for the Americas, involving 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Bolsonaro claimed the White House visit was at U.S. request; this has not been independently confirmed.
The current Brazilian president’s government has had strained relations with Trump, especially after Jair Bolsonaro’s prosecution.
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Members of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn voted to boycott about a dozen Israeli products after long debates. The vote had 67% support and highlights divisions about the Israel-Palestine conflict within the community.
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The boycott affects some Israeli products like tahini, peppers, and persimmons.
About 7,000 members participated in the virtual vote out of 17,000 total members.
The co-op has a history of boycotts linked to social and political causes, such as apartheid South Africa.
Pro-boycott groups say the boycott supports international law compliance.
Opponents see the boycott as divisive and some have spoken out against it.
The debate caused tensions, including verbal abuse and disruption at co-op events.
The co-op leadership condemned antisemitic and anti-Arab comments during discussions.
Security measures have been increased due to threats and hostile actions tied to this issue.
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Police in Argentina have arrested men who are suspected members of a cross-border gang. This gang is believed to have planned and carried out burglaries at the homes of famous athletes, including players from the NBA and NFL.
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The arrests took place in Argentina.
The suspects are linked to a gang operating across countries (transnational).
The gang targeted homes of well-known athletes.
Some victims are NBA and NFL stars.
The gang planned the burglaries, not just committed them.
Authorities are investigating the case further.
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North Korea tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and multiple tactical cruise missiles, overseen by leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea said the missiles flew about 80 kilometers, marking North Korea’s eighth missile test this year despite United Nations sanctions.
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North Korea tested a new lightweight missile launch system and tactical cruise missile weapon system on May 25, 2026.
The tests were supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
South Korea reported that North Korea fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile that flew around 80 kilometers.
This was North Korea’s first missile launch in 37 days and its eighth test in 2026.
The tests included evaluating warheads, controlled artillery rockets, and ultra-precision navigation systems.
Kim Jong Un said the weapons show technical progress and strengthen North Korea’s military power.
Analysts say the tests aim to strengthen North Korea's conventional military capabilities below the nuclear threshold.
North Korea is under multiple UN sanctions banning nuclear weapon development and ballistic missile tests, which it has repeatedly ignored.
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The United States and Israel have carried out strikes in Iran and Lebanon, which Iran and Lebanon say break existing ceasefires. These attacks have caused dozens of deaths and increased tensions in the region, with both sides warning of possible retaliation.
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Iran accused the US of breaking the ceasefire with strikes in southern Hormozgan province.
Israel conducted airstrikes in Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens, including children.
Israeli strikes targeted the new leader of Hamas' military wing in Gaza.
A projectile from Lebanon fell in northern Israel, but caused no injuries.
Lebanon's health ministry reports over 3,200 people killed and nearly 9,700 wounded since March 2.
Iran has started restoring internet access after a near-total blackout following the conflict.
Israeli military expanded ground operations deeper into southern Lebanon beyond the so-called "Yellow Line."
Iranian leaders warned regional powers will no longer protect US bases in the area.
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Nineteen women and children linked to ISIL have returned to Australia from a Syrian refugee camp. The Australian government said it will prosecute anyone involved in crimes and is continuing investigations, while police managed their arrival amid some public anger.
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The group includes six women and 13 children, arriving in Sydney and Melbourne.
This is the second group of Australian women and children to return from Syria this month.
The Australian government did not assist with their return and warns of prosecution for criminal acts.
Some women traveled to Syria to marry ISIL members beginning in 2012, sometimes against their will.
Australian Federal Police did not arrest anyone on arrival but are investigating.
There was a strong police presence at Melbourne airport where tensions occurred during their arrival.
Other countries like France and the UK have refused to repatriate suspected ISIL members.
Experts say security risks from returning individuals can be managed with mental health support and reintegration programs.
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Over 500 children in Bangladesh have died from suspected or confirmed measles cases since March. The country is facing a rapid rise in measles infections, overwhelming hospitals and causing the government to launch a mass vaccination campaign.
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Since March, more than 500 children have died from measles in Bangladesh.
Over 60,000 suspected measles cases have been reported in just over two months.
Measles is highly contagious and dangerous, especially for children under 5 who are not vaccinated.
Parents have reported difficulty getting their children vaccinated due to vaccine shortages or illness-related delays.
Hospitals are overwhelmed, with parents unable to find space for their sick children.
Health workers’ holiday leave was canceled to cope with the outbreak.
UNICEF is assisting hospitals by helping isolate and prioritize sick children.
Many families travel to cities for treatment, as local clinics often lack resources to handle severe cases.
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