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Four people, including two children, died in northern Belgium when a train hit a school minibus on May 26, 2026. The level crossing barriers were down and closed at the time. An investigation is ongoing to find out how the bus ended up on the tracks.
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The accident happened in northern Belgium on May 26, 2026.
A train collided with a school minibus carrying children.
Four people died, including two children.
The level crossing barriers were lowered, indicating the crossing was closed.
Camera footage shows the barriers were down when the crash occurred.
Authorities are investigating how the bus entered the closed crossing.
European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, expressed condolences.
The accident prompted mourning across Europe.
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Iran said that the United States broke a ceasefire agreement on April 8 after recent U.S. military attacks. The U.S. described these military actions as defensive. Iran’s accusation raises the possibility of more Iranian attacks on U.S. bases and regional allies.
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Iran accused the U.S. of violating a ceasefire set on April 8.
The U.S. military carried out new strikes they called defensive actions.
Iran warned this could lead to more Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases.
Iranian attacks could also target U.S. allies in the region.
The situation increases tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the region.
The exact details of the strikes or their locations were not given in the summary.
The ceasefire was intended to reduce conflict before these recent events.
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Sonny Rollins, a famous jazz saxophonist known for his unique style and long career, died at age 95 at his home in Woodstock, New York. He was admired for his skill in improvisation and influence on jazz music for over 50 years.
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Sonny Rollins was a tenor saxophonist and important figure in jazz music.
He died at age 95, living at home in Woodstock, New York.
Rollins was known for his bold tone and constant experimentation in jazz styles.
He was one of the last great musicians from the bebop era, alongside John Coltrane and Charlie Parker.
Rollins won Grammy awards for jazz instrumental albums in 2001 and 2006.
He stopped performing in 2014 due to lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis.
Early in his career, he struggled with heroin addiction and spent time in jail.
Rollins began playing with famous jazz musicians like Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis while still a teenager.
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Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine between May 25 and 26, targeting Kyiv among other locations. Moscow warned foreign citizens, including diplomats, to leave Kyiv and advised residents to avoid military and government buildings, while European countries condemned Russia’s calls to abandon embassies.
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Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles on May 25-26, 2026.
Kyiv’s foreign ministry said the threat of heavy air strikes from Moscow was not new.
Russia urged foreign citizens and diplomats to leave Kyiv.
Residents in Kyiv were told to stay away from military and government sites.
European allies criticized Russia’s order for embassy staff to leave Kyiv.
The attacks and warnings increased tensions amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The news report included comments from a correspondent reporting from the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
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Sonny Rollins, a famous jazz saxophone player known as the "Saxophone Colossus," died at the age of 95. He passed away at his home in upstate New York and left a lasting impact on modern jazz music.
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Sonny Rollins was a tenor saxophonist.
He was nicknamed the "Saxophone Colossus."
His career lasted several decades.
Rollins helped define modern jazz music.
He died at age 95.
He passed away at his home in upstate New York.
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The United States carried out strikes against Iran, stating they were acts of self-defense. These strikes may threaten the progress of ongoing talks aimed at reaching a peace agreement between the two countries.
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The U.S. launched military strikes against Iran.
The U.S. described these strikes as actions of self-defense.
There have been ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran to reach a peace deal.
The recent strikes could disrupt or end the progress made in these talks.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab.
The situation affects diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iran criticized recent US air strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, calling them a serious breach of a ceasefire agreement that began in April. The US said the strikes targeted Iranian missile sites and boats placing mines, and the situation could affect ongoing peace talks.
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Iran says US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz violated the ceasefire established in April.
US Central Command said the strikes were defensive actions against Iranian missile sites and boats.
The strikes took place in southern Iran, near the Hormozgan region along the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warned it would respond and defend itself if attacked again.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said peace talks are still possible but might take a few days.
Talks focus on issues like Iran’s frozen funds abroad and its uranium stockpile.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for about 20% of the world’s oil.
Iran has blocked the strait since a conflict began on February 28, started by the US and Israel.
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Western Europe is experiencing a very early and intense heatwave caused by a weather pattern called a "heat dome." Countries like France and the UK have set new temperature records for May, and the heat has led to at least seven deaths, including two people involved in sports.
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A heatwave is hitting Western Europe unusually early in the spring.
The heatwave is caused by a "heat dome," which traps hot air over the region.
France and the UK have recorded their highest May temperatures ever.
At least seven people have died due to the heat, some while doing sports.
The heatwave is much hotter than normal for this time of year.
Officials are concerned about the effects of the extreme heat on health and safety.
This weather event is happening across multiple countries in Western Europe.
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A team of experts has started digging on farmland in County Antrim to find the remains of Seamus Maguire, who disappeared during Northern Ireland’s Troubles 50 years ago. The search aims to locate his body so his family can give him a proper burial.
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Seamus Maguire was abducted and killed in 1976 in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
Republican paramilitaries are believed to have secretly buried his body in Derryclone townland farmland.
The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) is leading the search based on credible evidence.
The commission has found 13 of the 17 “disappeared” victims but four, including Maguire, remain missing.
Maguire’s family hopes to bury him in St Patrick’s graveyard near his home in Aghagallon.
The commission was established as part of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement to help find missing persons from the conflict.
The Northern Ireland Secretary thanked the commission and encouraged anyone with information to come forward confidentially.
The search will continue until the remains are found or the team decides the body is not at the site.
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Harriet Harman, a former Labour deputy leader, said the UK could face a general election if Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as prime minister. She explained that Burnham might want to seek a public vote to legitimize his leadership, especially since political opponents could call him a "usurper."
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Harriet Harman said a leadership change to Andy Burnham might lead to a general election.
Burnham might want a new public vote to confirm his position as prime minister.
Nigel Farage could challenge Burnham’s legitimacy by calling him a "usurper."
Burnham is expected to run in the Makerfield byelection on June 18.
Harman supports Burnham winning the seat but does not want a leadership challenge or another general election.
Stability in government is seen as important to allow people to focus on daily life and business.
Harman referred to previous leader Gordon Brown, who did not call an election after becoming prime minister, which she suggests hurt his position.
Harman served under previous Labour leaders and is a long-serving female MP.
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At least 220 people have likely died from an Ebola outbreak in central Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) leader is scheduled to visit the area to coordinate the response and review measures like travel restrictions.
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At least 220 people are suspected to have died from Ebola in central Africa.
The outbreak is ongoing and poses a risk of further spread.
The head of the World Health Organization will travel to the affected region on Tuesday.
Health experts are assessing travel restrictions to control the virus’s movement.
Efforts are focused on managing the outbreak and preventing more infections.
Ebola is a serious disease caused by a virus that can spread through direct contact with bodily fluids.
The WHO plays a key role in coordinating international health responses during outbreaks.
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Pilgrims gather in Mecca for the Day of Arafah, the most important day of the Hajj pilgrimage. They remember the final sermon of Prophet Muhammad while facing hot weather and reflect on their faith and the meaning of equality.
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The Day of Arafah is the main spiritual day of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Pilgrims come together to follow the steps of Prophet Muhammad’s last sermon.
The event takes place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Worshippers experience intense heat during this day.
Pilgrims speak about their personal faith and sense of equality during the journey.
Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage and a key religious duty for Muslims.
Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Idris interviewed some of the pilgrims about their experience.
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Arthur Brooks explains research showing that people who speak English tend to feel sadder than people who speak other languages. He shares reasons for this difference in happiness levels based on his studies.
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Arthur Brooks is a CBS News contributor who studies happiness.
He found that English speakers are generally sadder than speakers of other languages.
The research looks at how language affects people's feelings of happiness.
Brooks discusses cultural and psychological reasons behind these differences.
The topic is covered in a CBS News segment available on their app and website.
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Russia has increased its threats and missile strikes against Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, warning of ongoing attacks targeting its military industry. This escalation comes amid Moscow’s claim that Ukraine deliberately killed civilians in a recent strike, though Ukraine denies this, and analysts see Russia’s moves as both frustration from battlefield setbacks and an attempt to pressure Ukraine and its allies.
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Russia launched major strikes against Kyiv with nearly 600 drones and 90 missiles over a recent weekend.
Moscow warned of continued "consistent, systematic strikes" aimed at Kyiv’s military industrial complex.
Russia told foreign citizens and diplomats to leave Kyiv "as soon as possible."
Moscow accuses Ukraine of killing 21 students in a strike on Starobilsk, which Ukraine denies, saying it hit a military target.
Analysts say Russia’s stronger rhetoric reflects frustration from poor battlefield results and increasing pressure at home.
The war has lasted over four years, with regular attacks on Ukrainian cities throughout this time.
Russia is losing more soldiers than it can replace, causing concerns about manpower and industrial limits.
Ukraine and its allies maintain strong political and military support, which Russia sees as a major challenge.
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Since October 7, 2023, Israeli military control in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and southern Syria has been more complex than official maps show. Investigations combining satellite images and official data reveal that Israeli forces have extended control beyond declared boundary lines in these areas.
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Israeli military maps after ceasefire agreements show official boundary lines of control in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and southern Syria.
In Gaza, the "Yellow Line" was agreed upon as a limit of Israeli control covering about half of the Gaza Strip’s area.
Satellite and field data showed Israeli control markers placed beyond the official "Yellow Line" by several hundred meters.
Israeli forces moved these markers westward in Gaza City, expanding control by about 300 meters and displacing some Palestinian families.
The Israeli-controlled area in northern Gaza increased by about 4.7%, from 67.3 to 73.9 square kilometers.
In southern Lebanon, satellite images reveal a similar pattern of Israeli control exceeding what official maps declare.
In southern Syria, Israeli military outposts exist beyond the known line that separates occupied Golan Heights from the rest of Syria.
The investigation used official Israeli maps, satellite imagery, geographic tools, and conflict data to track these changes.
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The article celebrates the 100th birthday of jazz musician Miles Davis, highlighting his lasting influence on music. It features insights from Jason Miles, who worked with Davis and released a tribute album reflecting on their collaboration.
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Miles Davis was a groundbreaking trumpet player in the 20th century.
Jason Miles collaborated with Davis on albums like "Tutu," "Music for Siesta," and "Amandla."
Jason Miles released a new album called "100 Miles for Miles Davis" as a tribute.
The article discusses how keyboard and synthesizer sounds helped modernize Davis's music.
Key moments in Davis’s career include the album "Kind of Blue" and his work on the French film "Elevator to the Gallows."
The feature originally appeared on the FRANCE 24 arts24 program.
The article also mentions other jazz and cultural news, but focuses on celebrating Miles Davis’s legacy.
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Iran has criticized recent U.S. military strikes as a breach of a ceasefire and warned of serious consequences. The strikes targeted missile sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for global oil shipments, while peace talks involving Iran, the U.S., and other countries continue.
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The U.S. military carried out strikes in southern Iran targeting missile launchers and boats that were placing mines.
The U.S. described these attacks as defensive and said it acted with restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.
Iran’s government called the strikes a violation of the ceasefire and said the U.S. would face consequences.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reported shooting down drones and a fighter jet that entered its airspace.
Negotiations are ongoing and include issues such as the status of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program.
The Strait of Hormuz is vital because around 20% of the world’s oil passes through it, and Iran’s closure of it has disrupted global shipping and energy supplies.
President Donald Trump said peace talks are progressing and suggested any deal should involve other countries joining the Abraham Accords to promote regional stability.
The conflict affects global agriculture because fertilizer supplies are disrupted, raising concerns about food security.
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A woman named Ewa Matyja lost her golden retriever Maya suddenly at 4.5 years old, likely due to a condition called gastric torsion caused by fast eating. After this experience, she changed how she feeds and cares for her new puppy Charlie to support better digestion and health.
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Maya, a golden retriever, died suddenly less than six months after moving with Ewa Matyja to Poland.
The likely cause of Maya’s death was gastric torsion (bloat), which can happen when dogs eat too quickly.
Ewa lived in New York, then Bali for five years, before returning to Poland with Maya.
After Maya's death, Ewa reconsidered dog feeding habits, nutrition, and digestion.
Ewa now uses slow feeder bowls to help slow down her new dog’s eating.
She chooses higher quality, easier-to-digest food for her new dog Charlie.
She prefers natural chews over processed treats and carefully checks ingredients dogs consume daily.
Charlie is a city dog living in an apartment in Poland, unlike Maya who lived in open nature.
Ewa shared her experience in an Instagram video to show personal lessons, not professional advice.
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One skydiver died and another was injured after they collided in midair during a group jump in Ritzville, Washington. The injured skydiver is expected to recover, while authorities are investigating the incident.
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The collision happened around 5:30 p.m. during a scheduled group jump with 11 participants.
The deceased skydiver was Randy Hubbs, age 70, from Kennewick.
The injured skydiver was Nicole Klein, age 52, from Colville, who suffered a hip injury.
Both skydivers were experienced, having completed about 800 and 900 jumps respectively.
Hubbs appeared incapacitated after the collision and lost control before landing.
Weather conditions did not cause the accident.
The jump was organized by Skydive West Plains, a licensed skydiving company.
The sheriff’s office is investigating and asking for any witnesses to provide information.
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A new report shows that Britain has increased legal restrictions and punishments for political protesters, including climate activists and pro-Palestine campaigners. New laws and broader police powers have led to longer jail sentences and stricter court treatment for peaceful protests that disrupt public life.
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The report, titled Britain’s Political Prisoners, was published by Queen Mary University of London and Defend Our Juries.
Since 2019, Britain has introduced laws giving police and courts stronger powers to stop protests.
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 made “public nuisance” a criminal offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
The Public Order Act 2023 added new offenses targeting protest tactics like "locking on" where protesters physically attach themselves to objects.
These laws mainly respond to protests by groups like Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil, and pro-Palestine activists targeting British companies linked to Israel.
Protesters face longer jail times, stricter bail conditions, and harsher court treatment under the new legal system.
The report links protests to opposition against UK arms sales to Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
Campaigners view these legal changes as creating a harsher environment for civil disobedience in Britain.
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