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The first round of the French presidential election is one year away. A recent poll shows far-right candidate Jordan Bardella leading, while far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon and right-wing Edouard Philippe are tied for second place, making the race to face Bardella in the final round very close.
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The French presidential election's first round will happen in one year.
Jordan Bardella, from the far-right National Rally party, is currently leading in the polls.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a far-left candidate, and Edouard Philippe, from the right-wing, are tied for second place.
The election will have two rounds, with the top two candidates from the first round moving to the second round.
The race is competitive for the candidate who will advance to face Bardella in the second round.
The article’s information is based on a poll reported by France 24.
The political scene in France appears to be polarized between far-right, far-left, and center-right candidates.
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) is facing criticism after Peter Murrell, the party’s former chief executive, admitted to stealing over £400,000 from SNP funds. Meanwhile, SNP leaders pushed for another vote on Scottish independence, which opposition parties challenged, saying the party should focus on other issues.
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Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from SNP party funds.
The SNP tabled a motion for a second Scottish independence referendum shortly after Murrell’s admission.
John Swinney, the SNP’s deputy leader, asked the Scottish Parliament to confirm Scotland’s right to choose its future.
Opposition leaders accused the SNP of putting its political goals ahead of voters’ interests.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said that the embezzlement showed the SNP prioritized itself over its supporters.
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay criticized the timing of the referendum debate and questioned the SNP’s financial management.
Nicola Sturgeon, former SNP leader, was interviewed by police but found not guilty of wrongdoing related to the investigation.
The SNP and Scottish Green Party claimed their combined seats gave a majority supporting independence, which opponents disputed.
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A 30-year-old woman was shot and killed outside a bar in Sheffield city centre. Police said she was not involved in the incident and was an innocent bystander celebrating the bank holiday.
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The shooting happened outside One Four One bar on West Street at about 2:45 a.m. on Monday.
The woman was seriously injured and later died in hospital.
Police have arrested three people connected to the shooting: two near Stockport and one in Sheffield.
The arrested individuals are a 30-year-old man, a 32-year-old woman, and another 30-year-old man.
The victim’s family has been informed, but her name has not been released.
Police are working to identify everyone involved in the incident.
The police described the victim as an innocent person who should have been safe while out.
Gun crime was highlighted as a serious problem by the police chief.
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H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor, expressed doubts about making progress in the talks between the U.S. and Iran. These talks aim to reach a peace deal but face challenges.
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H.R. McMaster spoke on CBS News about the U.S.-Iran negotiations.
The talks focus on reaching a peace agreement between the two countries.
McMaster is uncertain about the chances of progress in these talks.
Negotiators from both countries are currently working on the deal.
The discussion was featured on CBS News 24/7 and the CBS News app.
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Iran has partially restored internet access after nearly three months of a nationwide shutdown that began during the conflict with Israel and the United States. While some home broadband services have returned, mobile internet remains mostly blocked, forcing many Iranians to use VPNs to access global websites and social media.
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Iran shut down internet access nationwide for almost three months starting February 28 amid war with Israel and the U.S.
The shutdown cut Iranians off from international networks, allowing only a domestic internet for daily services.
On May 26, Iranian authorities partially restored internet access, mainly for fixed broadband users at home.
Mobile internet service is still mostly unavailable, so many people rely on VPNs to reach international sites.
Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref called the partial restoration a first step toward regulated internet access.
Internet monitors said it is unclear if the restoration is permanent or just partial.
The shutdown followed a previous internet blackout in January during anti-government protests.
Final control over internet policy rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, led by a hardliner.
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Italy’s highest court has ruled that restaurants and hotels in Italy are not required to serve tap water to customers. This decision ended a legal case started by a tourist who was refused tap water during her stay at a hotel in the Dolomites and sought compensation.
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The case began in 2019 when a tourist stayed at a five-star hotel in Corvara, Italy.
The tourist repeatedly asked for tap water during her meals but was only offered bottled mineral water costing €7 per bottle.
She argued that tap water is a natural resource and a universal human right, and should be provided freely.
She sought €2,700 for economic loss and emotional distress.
Lower courts rejected her claims, and Italy’s supreme court confirmed there is no law requiring free tap water service in restaurants or hotels.
In Italy, asking for free tap water is generally seen as bad manners if bottled water is offered.
Some customers now request tap water to avoid plastic waste, and some restaurants have started offering filtered water as an alternative.
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France and parts of Europe experienced very hot weather in late May 2026, with some areas reaching their highest May temperatures on record. The French government reported that seven people died due to causes linked to the heatwave.
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France and the UK had their hottest days ever recorded in May on Monday, May 26, 2026.
Weather agencies warned that Tuesday could be even hotter.
The heatwave is caused by a "heat dome," a weather pattern that traps hot air in a region.
Seven deaths in France were linked directly or indirectly to the heat conditions.
The heatwave affected multiple parts of Europe, causing unusual early summer temperatures.
The French government and weather services are monitoring the situation closely.
This event highlights concerns about extreme weather possibly related to climate change.
The heat affected daily life and raised health risks for vulnerable people.
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Israel has ordered people to leave the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh because it plans new attacks on Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire being in place. This action follows a promise by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to increase strikes after Hezbollah used a drone to kill an Israeli soldier.
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Israel issued a fresh evacuation order for Nabatiyeh, a town in southern Lebanon.
The evacuation order was given even though a ceasefire was active.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to step up attacks on Lebanon.
The increase in attacks came after Hezbollah killed an Israeli soldier using a fibre optic drone.
Hezbollah is a group based in Lebanon that Israel considers a military threat.
Smoke was seen rising after an Israeli attack in Nabatiyeh on May 26, 2026.
The situation remains tense despite ongoing ceasefire agreements in the region.
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The U.S. has a trade embargo against Cuba that restricts economic activity. The article says this embargo has caused problems for both countries and suggests ending it to allow business growth in Cuba, instead of using military force.
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The U.S. enforces a trade embargo against Cuba.
The embargo limits economic exchanges between the two nations.
The embargo is viewed as harmful to both the U.S. and Cuba.
Ending the embargo is proposed as a solution to improve relations.
Allowing capitalism in Cuba could help its economy grow.
The article opposes military action as a way to change Cuba's government.
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Iran accused the United States of breaking a ceasefire after U.S. strikes hit Iranian missile sites and boats. Despite this, both sides say they are close to agreeing on a 14-point plan to end the war, though talks are facing challenges.
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The U.S. launched strikes overnight targeting Iranian missile sites and boats used for laying mines.
Iran claims the U.S. violated the ceasefire agreement and warned it is ready to respond.
A high-level Iranian delegation is in Qatar working on a 14-point framework to end the war.
The U.S. insists a deal to stop fighting is still possible.
Nuclear issues remain a major obstacle in negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
There is deep mistrust between the two sides, causing delays in finalizing the agreement.
The conflict involves military actions and diplomatic talks happening simultaneously.
Both Iran and the U.S. continue to discuss frozen assets and security concerns as part of the process.
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Pope Leo issued a letter warning about the possible dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). He suggested that AI should be controlled and limited to protect humanity.
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Pope Leo wrote his first official letter during his papacy about AI.
The letter highlights concerns about AI's impact on people.
He called for AI to be "disarmed," meaning it should be safely controlled.
The message is aimed at guiding how AI is developed and used.
The pope’s stance reflects growing global awareness of AI risks.
The warning comes as technology advances rapidly worldwide.
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A $100 million jewel theft at the Louvre museum in Paris last year will be made into a movie. Director Romain Gavras is creating the film based on a new book about the robbery, but the stolen jewels have not yet been found despite arrests and investigation.
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The robbery happened on October 19, 2025, at the Louvre museum.
Thieves stole jewels worth about $100 million.
The director Romain Gavras will adapt the story into a film.
The movie is based on a book titled "Main basse sur le Louvre" ("A grab at the Louvre").
The book is written by journalists from Le Parisien, Le Monde, and Paris Match.
The stolen jewels remain missing even after arrests and seven months of investigation.
The heist caused a security crisis and led to the replacement of the Louvre’s director.
The crime highlights how art theft has become a profitable business for criminals.
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Iran’s military is training its paramilitary Basij forces to use man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to shoot down US and Israeli aircraft. This training follows the recent war that began on February 28, 2026, during which Iranian forces damaged or destroyed several US and Israeli planes using these weapons.
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Since February 28, 2026, Iran has been at war with the US and Israel.
Iranian forces have used MANPADS to shoot down or damage multiple US and Israeli aircraft, including an F-15, F-18, and MC-130.
MANPADS are shoulder-launched missiles operated by one person and do not need radar to target planes.
Their range is limited to about 5 to 10 kilometers, and their warheads weigh between 1 and 3 kilograms.
These missiles are cheap, easy to move, manufacture, and use, making them hard to detect.
Videos and training materials showing how to use MANPADS have been shared widely among Iran’s Basij paramilitary group since April 2026.
Iranian forces displayed Iranian and Russian MANPADS during a public rally in Ahvaz in April 2026.
Experts say MANPADS are “dangerous surprise weapons” because they lock on to aircraft heat without emitting signals and can even explode near the target to cause damage.
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Senator Marco Rubio said that only Iran supports the idea of charging fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that other countries like Russia and China do not agree with this toll system.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for international shipping.
Iran wants to control the strait and charge ships a toll to pass through.
Senator Rubio spoke about this issue during a press meeting.
Russia does not support Iran’s toll idea.
China also opposes the toll system proposed by Iran.
The issue relates to control and security of an important global shipping route.
Rubio’s comments highlight international disagreements over the strait’s management.
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Several European countries and the European Union have called in Russian diplomats after Russia warned foreign diplomats and citizens to leave Kyiv due to expected air strikes. Russia said it would target Ukrainian military centers in Kyiv following an attack on a school in a Russian-controlled area that killed 21 people.
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Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and the EU summoned Russian envoys in response to Russia’s threats against Kyiv.
Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave Kyiv ahead of new air strikes.
The EU called Russia’s threat an unacceptable escalation and urged Moscow to start peace talks with a full ceasefire.
Russia planned air strikes targeting Ukrainian military-industrial sites and command centers in Kyiv.
Russia’s warning followed an attack on a school in Luhansk region controlled by Russia, which killed 21 people.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military options for retaliation after the school attack.
Germany said it would not be intimidated by Russia’s threats and will continue supporting Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US remains ready to help mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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Alberta plans to hold a nonbinding vote in October 2026 to ask citizens if the province should start a legal process to separate from Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that such votes can have long-term consequences, comparing Alberta’s referendum to the United Kingdom’s Brexit vote in 2016.
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Alberta will hold a nonbinding referendum on October 19, 2026, on whether to start formal separation from Canada.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith supports staying in Canada but wants to hear the views of Albertans.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, leader of the Liberal Party, opposes the referendum and will campaign against Alberta's separation.
Carney compared the Alberta vote to Brexit, saying voters often don’t realize the lasting effects.
Smith blamed Canadian federal policies under previous Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for fueling Albertans’ frustrations.
Prediction platforms showed the chance of Alberta voting for independence rose to about 17% after the referendum announcement before dropping slightly to around 12.7%.
Kalshi, another prediction market, estimated about a 25-29% chance of Alberta voting to secede.
The referendum question asks if Alberta should remain a Canadian province or begin the legal process for separation.
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The Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was damaged by fire, but its historic stained-glass windows survived. There is a plan to replace six of these windows with new ones to mark the fire, which has caused disagreements with heritage groups. A Paris court ruled in favor of the plan, going against the heritage groups.
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Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was damaged by a fire.
The historic stained-glass windows were not harmed in the fire.
There is a proposal to replace six stained-glass windows with new designs to commemorate the fire.
Heritage groups protested against replacing the original windows.
The dispute was taken to a court in Paris.
The court ruled against the heritage groups and allowed the window replacement.
This is a rare legal decision concerning historic building preservation in Paris.
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Iran’s foreign ministry called recent US attacks in southern Iran a serious breach of the ceasefire in place since April. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it is ready to respond and criticized talks with the US as harmful. Meanwhile, both sides are negotiating a deal that could end the war and reopen shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US carried out strikes in Iran’s Hormozgan province targeting missile sites and boats laying mines.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Aerospace Force said it is ready to respond quickly if ordered.
Talks involving Iranian and Qatari officials aim to unfreeze $24 billion in Iranian funds and possibly end the conflict.
An initial agreement might pause fighting and allow some ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz for 30 days.
Iran denies plans to build nuclear weapons, while President Trump says preventing this is a key US goal.
US Secretary of State said the Strait of Hormuz must remain open “one way or the other.”
A tanker near Oman was damaged by an explosion but had no crew injuries; some fuel leaked into the sea.
The conflict has caused global oil price increases and higher costs for fuel, food, and fertilizer.
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Recent reports reveal ongoing torture and sexual violence against Palestinian prisoners by Israeli guards, with many victims describing the guards laughing during these acts. The reports also show a disturbing trend of Israeli soldiers expressing joy in violent actions against Palestinians, which some parts of Israeli society appear to support.
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Palestinian prisoners have reported torture and sexual violence, including rape, by Israeli guards.
Victims frequently mention that the guards laugh while committing acts of torture.
Scholars and organizations have documented worsening conditions in Israeli prisons for Palestinians since the 2010s.
Over the last two and a half years, Israeli soldiers have recorded themselves committing violent and genocidal acts with visible pleasure.
A database by Al Jazeera shows videos of soldiers destroying homes, killing civilians, and harming Palestinians while showing joy.
Some Israeli media and segments of society appear to celebrate or encourage these violent acts.
Israeli propaganda has traditionally framed the killing and displacement of Palestinians as tragic but necessary.
The phrase "shooting and crying" has been used to describe the attitude of Israelis toward violence against Palestinians, implying regret mixed with violence.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a health condition affecting many women, has a new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). This change follows an agreement by doctors around the world based on new medical understanding.
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PCOS affects millions of women worldwide.
The new name for PCOS is polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).
The name change reflects updated medical knowledge about the condition.
The change was agreed upon internationally by doctors and experts.
Dr. Molly McBride, a women’s health doctor, discussed the new name on CBS News.
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