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Ghana has introduced a new electronic visa (e-visa) system to make it easier for tourists and business travelers to enter the country. The government also ended visa fees for all African business travelers on Africa Day to encourage more visitors from the continent.
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Ghana launched an e-visa system to simplify visa application and approval.
The new system targets tourists and business visitors.
Visa fees for African business travelers were waived starting on Africa Day.
The change aims to boost tourism and business in Ghana.
Africa Day is a yearly event celebrating African unity and development.
The initiative is part of Ghana’s efforts to improve international travel and trade.
The move supports regional cooperation and economic growth within Africa.
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A bridge in Xiaogan city, Hubei province, China, collapsed on May 25 after heavy rain. A car on the edge of the broken bridge fell into the fast river, but the driver and passengers escaped safely.
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The bridge collapse happened in Xiaogan, a city in China’s Hubei province.
The area experienced days of heavy and long-lasting rain before the collapse.
A car was caught on the edge of the broken bridge and fell into the river below.
The river was flowing fast due to the flood conditions.
The car’s engine malfunctioned, so it could not move backward to safety.
All people inside the car managed to escape without injury.
The incident was recorded by an eyewitness.
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This article explains why jazz musician Miles Davis remains important 100 years after his birth. It describes his influence on many styles of jazz and other music, as well as his cultural impact as an artist and symbol of freedom.
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Miles Davis was born 100 years ago and is celebrated as a major figure in jazz music.
His album "Kind of Blue" is considered a masterpiece and a key introduction to jazz.
Davis contributed to important jazz styles like bebop, cool jazz, and jazz fusion.
He collaborated with famous musicians including John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and Prince.
Davis was known not only for music but also for his fashion and expressions of Black pride.
He faced racial discrimination, including being beaten by police in New York.
Jazz at Lincoln Center held a tribute concert led by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis to honor Davis’s work.
Davis’s influence helped shape the existence of institutions like Jazz at Lincoln Center and inspired future musicians.
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An Iranian state news agency warned that the United States faces major risks due to ongoing military pressure on Iran before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. recently carried out strikes targeting missile sites and Iranian boats that were placing mines, according to the U.S. military.
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Iran’s state news agency Nour News issued a warning about U.S. actions ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Nour News is affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
The warning mentioned risks from combining military pressure with negotiations.
U.S. Central Command said it resumed strikes in southern Iran on Monday.
Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats trying to place mines.
The U.S. military described the strikes as self-defense to protect American troops.
The situation was described as a potentially costly and bitter mistake for President Donald Trump.
The story is ongoing, with more updates expected.
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China has executed a man named Xu Yao for poisoning and killing gaming tycoon Lin Qi in 2020. Lin Qi was a billionaire and the founder of Yoozoo Games, known for producing popular games and managing the Netflix adaptation of a famous Chinese sci-fi series.
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Xu Yao, a former lawyer, was sentenced to death in 2024 for poisoning Lin Qi.
Lin Qi was a billionaire and founder of Yoozoo Games, which worked on adapting the "3 Body Problem" sci-fi series for Netflix.
The poisoning occurred after a disagreement when Lin sidelined Xu from business operations.
Xu disguised the poison as probiotic pills and gave them to Lin.
Lin died in December 2020 at the age of 39 after feeling unwell and going to the hospital.
Xu was arrested shortly after Lin was hospitalized and convicted of murder.
Xu’s poisoning also made several other people sick.
Yoozoo Games confirmed Xu’s execution on May 21, 2024, and expressed condolences to Lin’s family.
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Emergency teams in the northern Philippines stopped rescue efforts after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed, killing at least four people and leaving 16 missing. Rescuers shifted their work to recovering bodies after searching for two days and finding no signs of life under the debris.
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A nine-storey building collapsed in Angeles city, north of Manila, early Sunday.
At least four people died, including a Malaysian man and two construction workers.
Sixteen people were missing after the collapse; one missing person was later found to be safe.
Rescue teams used life locator and thermal sensor equipment to find survivors but found none alive.
Around 70 people worked at the site, but most were not there when the collapse happened.
Authorities ended rescue operations after concluding no one was still trapped alive.
Families of missing workers faced emotional distress, with some hoping for survivors early on.
The collapsed building was a condominium project that fell onto a nearby hotel.
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The U.S. and Iran remain in tough talks focused on key issues like the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear weapons. Both sides are cautious about reaching a final agreement soon, while economic and political pressures affect their decisions.
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The U.S. and Iran are negotiating but have not yet reached a deal.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major point of dispute; it is a key route for global oil and gas shipments.
Iran faces severe economic problems.
President Donald Trump’s statements about negotiating with Iran influenced global oil prices, lowering Brent crude below $100 per barrel.
Inflation in the U.S. threatens to reduce the benefit of tax cuts before the November midterm elections.
Gulf countries are divided: the UAE supports a harder line and has closer ties with Israel while Oman favors negotiations.
Time is limited for reaching a deal due to upcoming events like the World Cup and U.S. elections.
Experts from journalism, diplomacy, and security fields are discussing the situation and possible outcomes.
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In Gaza, many people like Lina al-Assi are searching for loved ones who went missing during the Israel-Hamas war that began in October 2023. The Deir el-Balah cemetery was created to bury unidentified bodies, often marked only by numbers, as families struggle to identify the missing.
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Lina al-Assi’s husband, Jihad Tafesh, disappeared on October 8, 2023, during intense fighting in Gaza.
Families have little or no information about missing persons, with no confirmation if they are dead, injured, or detained.
After a ceasefire in October 2025, bodies were returned to Gaza and taken to a medical complex, but many were badly damaged or unidentified.
The Deir el-Balah cemetery was set up in October 2025 to bury unidentified bodies in numbered graves.
About 1,200 unidentified or missing people’s bodies are buried there.
Families try to identify bodies through clothing, marks, or personal items, but identification is often very hard.
The cemetery was created because existing cemeteries were full or inaccessible during the conflict.
The situation causes emotional pain for families like Lina’s, who continue searching without clear answers.
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The US military conducted strikes near the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iranian missile sites and boats trying to place mines. These actions happened while Iranian officials were in Qatar negotiating to end the US-Israel conflict with Iran, despite a ceasefire agreed on April 8.
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The US Central Command said the strikes were defensive to protect US troops.
Iranian media reported explosions near Bandar Abbas, close to the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is important because about 20% of the world’s oil and gas passes through it.
US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized keeping the Strait open.
Negotiations between the US and Iran have resolved many issues but no final deal is yet expected.
President Donald Trump said talks were going well but warned more attacks could happen if a deal fails.
Iran has not officially commented on the US strikes but reported shooting down a drone recently.
Iran said current talks focus on ending the conflict, not on its nuclear program.
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Rescuers in Laos are still searching for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave since May 19. Difficult weather, challenging terrain, and flooded passages have made the rescue efforts hard, and the villagers' condition is unknown.
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Seven villagers became trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, after heavy rains caused flash flooding blocked the exit.
The villagers entered the cave, reportedly looking for gold deposits despite official warnings against it.
Rescue teams from Laos and Thailand are working together in the operation, which entered its seventh day.
Divers have reached about 100 meters into the flooded cave but believe the villagers are about 30 meters further inside.
Rescuers are trying to pump water out of the cave to help reach the trapped people.
The cave is located in remote, mountainous terrain about 120 kilometers north of Laos’s capital, Vientiane.
The cave’s entrance and inside passages are narrow, muddy, and flooded, making the rescue physically difficult.
Laos’s economy is developing, with low average incomes, and local residents sometimes enter caves to find gold or other minerals.
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Britain held its annual cheese-rolling competition, a traditional event where participants race down a steep hill chasing a rolling cheese. This year, the winners included a German YouTuber and a woman dressed as a mouse.
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The competition takes place every year in England.
Participants race downhill trying to catch a rolling cheese wheel.
The event was won by two unusual winners this year: a German YouTuber and a woman in a mouse costume.
Cheese-rolling is a traditional, well-known English event attracting international participants.
The hill used for the race is very steep, making the event challenging and exciting.
The competition enjoys media coverage and public attention.
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President Donald Trump said that more countries should join the Abraham Accords as part of any deal to end the conflict with Iran. He wants countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan to normalize relations with Israel alongside the existing signers.
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The Abraham Accords are agreements started in 2020 to create normal diplomatic ties between Israel and some Arab countries.
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were the first countries to join these accords in 2020.
President Trump wants Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan to sign the Accords as a condition for an Iran deal.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have not established relations with Israel and link normalization to progress on Palestinian statehood.
Egypt and Jordan already recognize Israel and have peace treaties.
Turkey first recognized Israel in 1949 but is not part of these recent Accords.
Some experts say adding this demand could make Iran negotiations more complicated.
Trump said he would accept if one or two countries decline but wants most to join simultaneously.
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North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the Yellow Sea, according to South Korea's military. The missiles flew about 50 miles, and South Korea is working with the U.S. and Japan to monitor the situation closely.
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North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles from Chongju in North Pyongan province.
The missiles flew approximately 50 miles before landing in the Yellow Sea.
These missiles can travel up to about 185 miles in range.
North Korean forces also fired artillery shells during the launch event.
The South Korean military detected the launches and increased surveillance.
South Korea is sharing information and working with U.S. and Japanese officials.
This is North Korea’s first missile launch since April 19, 2024.
The Yellow Sea is called the West Sea by both North and South Korea.
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Taiwan is watching closely as China carries out its second military patrol near the island in one week, using planes and ships. Taiwan says China is causing instability in the region, while China considers Taiwan part of its territory. The United States is involved by supporting Taiwan with weapons and keeping close diplomatic attention on the issue.
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Taiwan detected 29 Chinese aircraft, including fighter jets, and seven warships near the island.
Twenty-four Chinese flights crossed an unofficial buffer zone called the median line in the Taiwan Strait.
China calls Taiwan part of its territory; Taiwan rejects this claim and sees itself as independent.
Taiwan’s National Security Council said China’s recent patrol is "unprovoked" and causes regional instability.
The patrol happened shortly after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
President Trump warned Taiwan not to declare formal independence but said he might talk directly with Taiwan’s leader.
The US is Taiwan’s largest weapons supplier and recently approved a large arms package but paused a $14 billion arms sale to save weapons for the war in Iran.
China has deployed over 100 ships in the area known as the first island chain, which stretches from Japan to the Philippines.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the war in Ukraine should end after talking with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Rubio noted that recent attacks on Kyiv show why the conflict, which has lasted longer than World War II, needs a resolution. He also mentioned Lavrov’s warning about Kyiv becoming dangerous but said many diplomats plan to stay in the city.
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Marco Rubio spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about the Ukraine war.
Rubio emphasized that the war has lasted longer than World War II and should end.
Russia has recently launched strikes on Kyiv and warned of more attacks.
Russia advised embassies to consider Kyiv dangerous, but many diplomats, including the EU ambassador, will remain.
Rubio warned about the risk of the war escalating and spreading further.
Lavrov reportedly wanted to send a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to U.S. President Donald Trump, but details were not shared.
The article also mentions an extreme heatwave affecting Europe, with record temperatures in countries like France, Spain, and the UK.
European leaders like Ursula von der Leyen are visiting regions facing Russian threats to show support.
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A toddler named Shalom took an unusual late nap after his birthday party, and his parents had trouble waking him without upsetting him. They asked their family dog, Skylar, a golden retriever, to help wake him gently, which created a sweet moment that many people enjoyed online.
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Shalom is 3 years old and rarely takes naps anymore.
After his birthday party, he fell asleep in the late afternoon and needed to be woken up to avoid ruining his bedtime.
Shalom gets upset when his parents try to wake him.
The family asked their dog, Skylar, to wake Shalom.
Skylar gently licked Shalom’s face and lay on the bed with him instead of forcing him awake.
Shalom and Skylar share a close bond and often play and show affection to each other.
The video of this moment was posted on Instagram and got over 3 million views.
Many people commented that the dog was a cute and gentle wake-up helper.
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Australia’s southeast is expecting heavy rain and strong storms in the coming days due to a low-pressure system combined with tropical moisture. Severe weather warnings are in place for parts of Tasmania and New South Wales, with risks of flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail.
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A low-pressure system over South Australia and moisture from the tropics will cause widespread rainfall in eastern and southeastern Australia.
Severe thunderstorms brought up to 70mm of rain in Tasmania and 60mm in New South Wales within 24 hours to Tuesday afternoon.
Severe weather warnings are active for eastern Tasmania, and storms will move through central and southern New South Wales to Victoria by Thursday evening.
Damaging winds and large hail may occur in southern Queensland and parts of New South Wales on Wednesday and Thursday.
The low-pressure system is expected to move offshore on Friday but will keep heavy rain risks for coastal New South Wales.
Total rainfall expected: 25-100mm in southern Queensland, 50-100mm in NSW western slopes, 100-150mm on parts of the NSW coast, 50-100mm in eastern Tasmania.
The Bureau of Meteorology reports signs of El Niño development, with sea surface temperatures warming in the central tropical Pacific.
Models predict a moderate to possibly strong El Niño event by winter, which may influence Australia’s climate but does not guarantee strong weather impacts.
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A search will soon begin to find the remains of Seamus Maguire, a man from County Antrim believed to have been killed and secretly buried during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) will conduct the search after adding his name to their list four years ago.
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Seamus Maguire was 29 years old when he was believed to have been killed in 1976.
He is one of 17 people known as the Disappeared, who were abducted and secretly buried during the Northern Ireland Troubles.
The ICLVR has located the remains of 13 of these 17 people so far.
The search area will be about two acres of farmland near Derryclone, close to Aghagallon village.
Maguire's disappearance was only confirmed as a case related to the Disappeared in 2022.
The ICLVR was created as part of the Northern Ireland peace process to find and return the bodies of the Disappeared.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland expressed sympathy for the families and thanked the commission for their work.
Those with information are encouraged to contact the ICLVR to assist in the search.
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The U.S. military launched strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats placing mines, saying the action was to protect U.S. troops. Despite these strikes, President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran were progressing well. Asian stock markets and oil prices showed mixed reactions following these events.
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The U.S. conducted strikes in southern Iran to target missile launch sites and boats placing mines.
The military described the strikes as an act of “self-defense” to protect troops.
President Donald Trump stated on social media that negotiations to end the conflict with Iran were going well.
Asian stock markets had varied movements: Japan’s Nikkei and Australia’s ASX 200 fell slightly, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea’s Kospi rose.
Oil prices were mixed: Brent crude rose but stayed under $100 per barrel, while U.S. crude oil prices fell.
The U.S. emphasized restraint due to an existing ceasefire with Iran, which has not officially responded to the strikes.
Markets reacted with optimism about a possible peace deal, but key issues in negotiations remain unresolved.
U.S. stock futures increased following the strikes and peace discussions, signaling positive investor sentiment.
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Human Rights Watch reported that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) trained Colombian mercenaries who then fought alongside Sudan’s paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UAE denies these accusations, which add to concerns about its support for the RSF during Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
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Human Rights Watch says the UAE trained Colombian mercenaries to fight with Sudan’s RSF.
The RSF is a paramilitary group accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan.
The conflict in Sudan began in April 2023 between the military and the RSF.
Colombian mercenaries reportedly operated drones, artillery, and armored vehicles in Sudan battles.
Some recruits trained by the mercenaries were reportedly very young.
The mercenaries were hired by a UAE-based private security company called Global Security Services Group.
The UAE government denies allowing its territory to be used to recruit or train fighters for Sudan.
A United Nations panel confirmed the presence and combat role of Colombian mercenaries with the RSF.
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