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Three people died and four were injured when a vehicle carrying Uganda Revenue Authority officials hit an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment, and authorities warned drivers to be careful in wildlife areas.
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The crash happened in Murchison Falls National Park in northwest Uganda.
Seven Uganda Revenue Authority officials were in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Three people died and four others were injured in the collision with the elephant.
The vehicle was traveling from Arua city to Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
The injured were initially taken to a local hospital and later moved to Kampala for further care.
No information was given about the condition of the elephant involved in the crash.
Uganda Police and Wildlife Authority warned drivers to be cautious in protected wildlife areas where animals frequently cross roads.
Road accidents and incidents involving wildlife are increasing as human communities grow near protected areas.
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A paraglider in Austria collided with a sightseeing plane while flying. The woman, aged 44, deployed her backup parachute and landed safely after spinning through the air.
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The incident happened in Austria.
A sightseeing plane hit the parachute of a paraglider.
The paraglider was a 44-year-old woman.
She spun in the air after the collision.
She used her reserve parachute to slow down.
She made an emergency landing safely.
A bodycam video recorded the event.
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Uganda reported two new Ebola infections, raising its total to seven cases linked to an outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The DRC now has over 900 suspected cases and more than 100 confirmed cases of Ebola, mainly in Ituri province, where health efforts face violence and community resistance.
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Uganda confirmed seven Ebola cases, all related to the DRC outbreak.
The DRC declared the outbreak on May 15, but it started days or weeks earlier.
Over 900 suspected and 100 confirmed Ebola cases are reported in eastern DRC, mainly in Ituri province.
Health workers and drivers in Uganda got infected after exposure to Congolese patients.
Attacks on treatment centers and hospitals in DRC have forced evacuations and disrupted care.
Ebola bodies are highly contagious, and new rules require authorities to manage burials to prevent spread.
The World Health Organization calls the outbreak a global public health emergency.
No approved vaccine or treatment exists for this Ebola strain, but a potential vaccine trial may start within months.
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Peter Murrell, a former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has admitted to misusing over £400,000 of party money for personal use over more than 12 years. Police uncovered the fraud after a detailed investigation, which included seizing items bought with the stolen funds, such as a luxury motorhome and a car. Murrell faces a likely prison sentence for embezzlement.
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Police searched Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon’s home in April 2023, setting up a large police tent to protect the investigation from media attention.
Murrell used SNP funds, including credit cards and bank accounts, to buy personal items from over 90 retailers.
The investigation began after questions arose about £670,000 raised for a Scottish independence campaign.
Police seized a £124,550 luxury motorhome and a Jaguar I-Pace purchased with party money.
Murrell covered his crimes by making false entries in the SNP’s financial accounts.
The police investigation was named Operation Branchform and was very sensitive politically.
Murrell faces a long prison sentence despite his guilty plea.
The investigation took nearly two years and involved detectives and forensic accountants.
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President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran to end the war is nearly finished, but warned there will be no deal if it is not good. Iran confirmed many points have been agreed on but said problems remain and any nuclear talks would start later, after the deal is finalized.
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President Trump stated the deal with Iran is "largely negotiated" and will be either "great and meaningful" or no deal at all.
Iran agrees on many issues but said signing the agreement is not immediate due to ongoing obstacles.
Iran insisted the current deal does not include immediate changes to its nuclear program; talks on that would begin within 60 days.
Iranian officials said frequent changes in U.S. positions are causing problems in the negotiations.
The deal includes plans to end conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and stop what Iran calls U.S. maritime interference.
Iran demands the U.S. stop a maritime blockade early in any agreement and wants to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump criticized the 2015 nuclear deal, saying this new agreement would be the opposite and better for security.
Talks continue despite challenges, aiming to reach a peaceful resolution between the two countries.
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The United States and Iran are close to a deal that could ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments. If successful, the deal would reopen shipping lanes, pause conflicts for 60 days, and restart talks on Iran’s nuclear program, helping to prevent a rise in energy and food prices worldwide.
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The US and Iran are discussing a deal involving a 60-day truce and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of the world’s oil and much liquefied natural gas.
Recent tensions have increased shipping costs, energy prices, and insurance fees.
Higher energy prices worsen inflation, affecting fuel, food, and living costs globally.
Developing countries, especially in Africa and South Asia, face severe impacts due to reliance on imported fuel, fertilizer, and food.
Disruptions raise transport and agricultural costs, leading to higher food prices and strained public budgets.
Energy and food systems are closely connected, so energy shocks quickly cause food inflation.
Prolonged tension in the region risks worsening global economic problems, political instability, and social unrest.
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China’s President Xi Jinping and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in Beijing to praise and strengthen their countries’ close friendship. They discussed deepening cooperation in trade, economy, and security, while also supporting peace efforts in the Middle East, where Pakistan is helping mediate talks between the US and Iran.
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China calls Pakistan an “all-weather strategic partner” with strong ties in economy, trade, and security.
President Xi described the China-Pakistan relationship as “unbreakable” and a key focus in China’s neighborhood diplomacy.
Prime Minister Sharif called the two countries “iron brothers” with a unique bond.
Pakistan is playing a central role in talks aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran, with Pakistan’s army chief involved in mediation.
China supports Pakistan’s peace efforts and values Pakistan’s role in Middle East stability.
China and Pakistan issued a five-point plan calling for peace talks and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route.
Beijing showed willingness to build closer China-Pakistan cooperation and a shared future.
The meeting took place at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People.
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The Dhulagarh cattle market near Kolkata, India, is nearly empty just before the Muslim festival Eid al-Adha, as buyers avoid purchasing cattle due to fear of strict government rules and violence. This change follows recent elections where the Hindu-majority Bharatiya Janata Party took control in West Bengal and enforced tougher laws on cattle slaughter.
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The Dhulagarh cattle market is usually busy before Eid al-Adha, an important Muslim festival involving cattle sacrifice.
This year, over 200 cattle are unsold, and few buyers are visiting due to fear.
West Bengal has about 25 million Muslims, or 27% of its population.
A 1950 law bans public cattle slaughter unless a government official approves and it is done in approved facilities.
After the BJP party won the May 2024 state election, the new government ordered strict enforcement of this law.
The BJP is known for Hindu nationalist policies and has been linked to violence against Muslim cattle traders in India.
Beef sales and trade have dropped sharply in West Bengal; some restaurants have stopped selling beef products.
The cattle market's usual Hindu sellers are struggling financially due to unsold livestock and fear of reprisals.
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Police in Chile arrested three Chilean suspects wanted by the FBI for robbing the homes of professional American athletes in the United States and Argentina. The suspects stole valuable items like jewelry, watches, and sports souvenirs, and they are now facing possible extradition to the U.S. or Argentina.
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Three Chilean suspects were arrested by police in Chile for robbing professional athletes' homes.
The FBI had issued arrest warrants and requested the suspects' extradition.
The thefts occurred in the U.S. and Argentina during 2024 and 2025.
Stolen items included jewelry, luxury watches, cash, and sports jerseys.
At least nine American professional athletes were targeted between September and November 2024.
These suspects had no major criminal records in Chile and specialized in crimes outside their country.
Chilean police said the suspects studied home security and social media of their victims before the robberies.
The total value of stolen goods exceeded $2 million, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
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Violent clashes happened between prisoners and guards at a jail in Barinas, Venezuela, after inmates protested mistreatment. Prisoners complained about harsh searches, solitary confinement, and poor conditions under the prison’s new director.
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Prisoners at Injuba jail climbed onto the roof and burned mattresses to protest.
Security forces were sent to control the situation, and explosions were heard.
Inmates say they were shot at during the protest.
The Venezuelan Prison Observatory reported inmates had complained for over a week about mistreatment.
Protesters demand medical care for diseases like tuberculosis and want the prison director and minister to resign.
Venezuela’s government and prison officials have not publicly responded to the protests.
Rights groups say many Venezuelan prisons fail to meet minimum legal standards and use harsh punishments.
Political changes and US pressure have led to the release of some prisoners, but over 400 political prisoners remain jailed.
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The US media is increasingly questioning President Donald Trump’s statements about victory in the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Despite claims of success, Iran’s military remains active, and control over the Strait of Hormuz continues, raising concerns about ongoing disruptions to global energy supplies.
Key Facts
The US and Israel are engaged in a conflict involving Iran.
President Donald Trump has declared victory but has not presented a clear plan for the conflict.
Iran’s military is still operational and maintains control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The situation raises fears of long-term problems in global energy supplies.
US news outlets are more openly questioning the government’s approach than before.
The article also mentions other global issues, such as Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Norway and Kenya’s growing digital surveillance.
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Senegal's parliament speaker El Malick Ndiaye resigned amid political tensions following the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko, a popular opposition leader, may return to parliament and possibly become the new speaker, challenging the president's power.
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El Malick Ndiaye resigned as speaker of Senegal's parliament citing a sense of duty and reflection.
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye recently fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government.
Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, was elected as a legislator in 2024 but had resigned to serve as prime minister.
There are plans to bring Sonko back to parliament and vote him as the new speaker, supported by his party's majority.
Sonko’s return could reduce President Faye’s influence over the parliament and government policy.
The president must present a new prime minister candidate for parliamentary approval within three months.
Senegal’s constitution prevents dissolving parliament until two years after elections, so early dissolution before November is invalid.
Sonko was barred from running in 2024’s presidential election due to a past defamation conviction.
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Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has admitted to stealing £400,000 from the party. This case led to a long police investigation called Operation Branchform, which also involved searches and questioning of senior SNP figures, including Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland.
Key Facts
Peter Murrell was the SNP's chief executive for 24 years.
Murrell admitted to embezzling £400,000 in party funds.
Police investigation into SNP finances has lasted about five years.
The investigation included searching Murrell’s and SNP headquarters’ properties.
Murrell was married to Nicola Sturgeon, who was Scotland’s First Minister until recently.
Sturgeon was arrested and questioned but not charged in the investigation.
Police said no further action will be taken against Sturgeon or former SNP Treasurer Colin Beattie.
Sturgeon says she did not know about Murrell’s theft and was misled about the party’s finances.
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At least 19 people were taken to the hospital after a strong smell caused health problems at the Ginza 6 shopping mall in Tokyo. A man sprayed an irritant substance, believed to contain capsaicin from chili peppers, near an ATM, and police are searching for him.
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The incident happened on Monday at Ginza 6, a luxury shopping complex in Tokyo.
A man sprayed a substance near a cash machine on the ground floor.
The spray likely contained capsaicin, which causes irritation and comes from chili peppers.
At least 19 people needed hospital treatment after feeling throat pain and itching.
Witnesses described throat discomfort and numbness after exposure.
Police, firefighters, and ambulance crews responded to the scene.
The area was blocked off and officials in protective suits helped evacuate people.
Authorities are still searching for the suspect.
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A new Ebola outbreak in central Africa is spreading rapidly and is difficult to control because it involves a rare strain without approved vaccines or treatments. This outbreak highlights the weakening of global health systems that were once strongly supported by U.S. and European funding to detect and respond to epidemics.
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The 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa killed over 11,000 people and affected several countries.
The United States invested more than $5.4 billion in Ebola preparedness and response at that time.
The current outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
This strain is harder to detect and has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
Over 860 suspected cases and 200 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
The World Health Organization has labeled this outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
U.S. global health funding helped build systems to detect and fight outbreaks, but this infrastructure is now weakening.
Experts worry that less funding and weaker health systems make it harder to stop new epidemics.
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An Ebola outbreak is affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, with over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths reported in the DRC. Health officials are concerned the outbreak could spread further because of limited testing, conflict, mistrust, and challenges in treating a rare strain of the virus.
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Over 900 suspected Ebola cases have been reported in the DRC and Uganda.
More than 200 people have died from the outbreak in the DRC.
The actual number of cases may be higher due to limited testing.
The Ebola strain involved is rare, making treatment more difficult.
Conflict and mistrust in the affected areas are slowing down response efforts.
Health workers fear the virus could spread to more countries in Central Africa.
The World Health Organization has raised the health risk level to "very high" in the DRC.
Weakened infrastructure in the DRC hampers efforts to control the outbreak.
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The United States and Iran have different views on a possible peace deal to end the ongoing war that began in February. While President Donald Trump said a deal is nearly finished, Iranian officials have not confirmed this and remain cautious, especially on issues related to Iran’s nuclear program.
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President Donald Trump stated that a deal with Iran to end the war has been "largely negotiated."
A U.S. official said Iran’s leadership might need several days to approve the deal.
The war began on February 28 and entered an uneasy ceasefire on April 7.
The deal under discussion may include a 60-day ceasefire extension and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently controlled by Iran.
Iranian officials have expressed defiance and have not fully accepted the deal terms.
The status of Iran’s nuclear program remains unresolved and is a major point of disagreement.
Iran denies agreeing to stop uranium enrichment or to export its highly enriched uranium.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiators have a solid proposal and a deal might be reached soon.
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Pope Leo, the first US-born pope, criticized the growing power behind artificial intelligence (AI) and called for strict ethical rules to govern its use, especially in war. He also apologized for the Catholic Church’s slow response to condemning slavery and warned about new forms of digital slavery.
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Pope Leo issued an encyclical called Magnifica Humanitas, addressing AI and ethics.
He warned that AI is becoming powerful in many areas including warfare and society.
Pope Leo urged strict ethical limits on AI development and military use.
He criticized the concentration of power over digital technologies in the hands of a few large companies.
The pope apologized for the Church’s delayed condemnation of slavery, calling it a deep wound.
He highlighted that past popes gave authority supporting slavery, a fact not publicly acknowledged before.
The encyclical noted risks of AI increasing inequalities, manipulation, and exclusion.
An AI company co-founder attended the Vatican event presenting the document.
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An early heatwave in France has caused temperatures to rise above 30°C. During running events in Paris suburbs and other cities, many runners collapsed, some were seriously ill, and hospitals and emergency services struggled to cope with the number of heat-related cases.
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A heatwave hit France unusually early this year.
Temperatures went over 30°C in many areas.
During running events, dozens of participants collapsed from the heat.
Several people needed hospital care and were in serious condition.
Emergency services were overwhelmed by the number of heat emergencies.
The heatwave affected suburbs of Paris and other French cities.
The article links this event to concerns about climate change impacts.
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A senior member of the Reform UK party declined to say whether leader Nigel Farage should share evidence with UK security services about his claim that Russian agents hacked him. Farage claims a Russian state hack exposed a secret £5 million gift he received from a cryptocurrency billionaire. Reform UK has not provided proof, and other parties have stressed the national security risks of a Russian hack.
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Nigel Farage alleges he was hacked by Russian agents who revealed a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
Reform UK’s Danny Kruger said he does not know if Farage has reported the hack to the authorities and declined to comment on evidence sharing.
Farage reportedly hired counter-espionage experts who believe his phone was compromised, but no evidence or expert names have been provided.
The Guardian disputes Farage’s claim, calling it a way to avoid questions about his finances.
Labour and Conservative parties highlight the threat of Russian state hacking to the UK’s security.
Reform’s byelection candidate, Robert Kenyon, has come under criticism for past inappropriate social media comments and far-right connections.
Danny Kruger acknowledged Kenyon’s deleted controversial posts but defended not judging private social media behavior harshly.
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