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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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Surveillance video recorded a strong explosion in a coal mine in Shanxi Province, China, on Friday night. At least 82 workers died, marking the deadliest mining accident in China in the past ten years.
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The explosion happened inside a coal mine in Shanxi Province, China.
The incident occurred on Friday night.
The blast was strong and quickly spread through the mine’s tunnels.
At least 82 miners lost their lives in this accident.
This is the deadliest mining disaster in China in the last decade.
The event was captured on surveillance cameras inside the mine.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is losing support among his own people as the war in Ukraine continues. Russian strikes in Ukraine were called "deranged" by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and reports say Putin is struggling to maintain control over the situation and public opinion.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky described recent Russian attacks on Ukraine as "deranged."
Russian President Putin is reported to be losing trust and support from his backers at home.
Media outlets suggest Putin is having trouble controlling the message about the war.
The Russian elite are reportedly becoming more worried about the situation.
In Turkey, police raided the headquarters of the main opposition party, CHP, and Istanbul’s Bilgi University was temporarily closed.
Turkish President Erdogan announced the university would reopen, amid criticism of his increasing authoritarianism.
The Enhanced Games in Las Vegas allowed athletes to use performance-enhancing substances but only one new world record was set.
A 99-year-old man named Harry Heasman broke a record by performing a wing walk.
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A joke called the “Cockroach Janta Party” has become popular online in India and turned into a political movement led by young people, especially Generation Z. The movement expresses their frustration with traditional politics but has faced government restrictions and threats against its founder.
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The “Cockroach Janta Party” started as a joke based on a Supreme Court judge’s comments.
It has gone viral in India and attracted millions of young followers.
The movement is mainly driven by Generation Z, the group of people born roughly between the late 1990s and early 2010s.
It reflects youth dissatisfaction with current political leaders and systems.
Authorities in India have tried to limit the movement’s growth.
The founder of the movement received threats.
This shows how social media can help political ideas spread quickly among young people.
The movement highlights ongoing tensions between youth activism and government control in India.
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A metal detector enthusiast in the Netherlands found a silver cigarette case belonging to World War Two soldier Stan Drew, who died in Normandy in 1944. The case was discovered 370 miles from where Stan died, and efforts are underway to return it to his family in Wales.
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Stan Drew was a soldier from Penarth, Wales, who died on the Normandy beaches on 24 July 1944.
His silver cigarette case was found in a field in Bergeijk, Netherlands, by metal detectorist Filip Krapels.
The case was presented to Stan in 1937 by Penarth Central Boxing Club, where he had been an amateur boxer.
The case is made of 92.5% sterling silver and has marks showing it was made in Birmingham in 1934.
Filip believes the hole in the case was caused by a bullet during the battle of Normandy.
After Normandy, Stan’s battalion fought north through France into Belgium and the Netherlands, possibly explaining how the case traveled so far.
Stan Drew is commemorated at the Bayeux Memorial in France; his body was never found.
Filip aims to return the cigarette case to Stan Drew’s descendants in Wales.
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Colombia is preparing for an important presidential election amid rising violence, higher prices, and political divisions. Voters will choose between three main candidates with different plans: continuing social reforms, a centrist-right approach, or a stronger focus on security.
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The presidential election in Colombia is scheduled for Sunday.
Violence and inflation are increasing in the country.
There is a deep political split among Colombians.
Ivan Cepeda supports continuing left-wing social reforms.
Paloma Valencia offers a centrist-right political approach.
Abelardo De La Espriella favors a hardline security policy.
A runoff election may happen if no candidate wins enough votes in the first round.
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At least 82 people died and two are missing after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, northern China. This is the deadliest mining accident in China since 2009, and rescue efforts are ongoing. The cause of the explosion is unknown, but high carbon monoxide levels were found in the mine.
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The explosion happened at Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province, China.
At least 82 people were killed and two remain missing.
The accident is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009.
Surveillance footage captured the exact moment of the blast.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of search and rescue operations.
Carbon monoxide levels in the mine were found to exceed safe limits.
The exact cause of the explosion has not been revealed yet.
The incident occurred on a Sunday and was reported by state media on Monday.
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Andy Burnham is competing in a byelection in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, where his lead is narrow. A new right-wing party, Restore Britain, led by Rupert Lowe, is drawing votes away from Reform UK, which could weaken the right-wing vote and help Burnham win.
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The Makerfield byelection is on 18 June, featuring Andy Burnham for Labour and Robert Kenyon for Reform UK.
Restore Britain is a new party formed by Rupert Lowe after conflicts within Reform UK.
Polls show Labour at 43%, Reform UK at 40%, and Restore Britain at 7% among decided voters.
Rupert Lowe was suspended from Reform UK amid accusations of bullying, which he denies.
Restore Britain supports "remigration," a plan to deport some foreign-born legal residents.
Restore Britain’s candidate is Rebecca Shepherd, a local businesswoman.
Elon Musk retweeted a post supporting Restore Britain, highlighting divisions on the right.
Former Conservative MP Scott Benton, who lost the party whip over lobbying rule breaches, is helping run Restore Britain’s campaign.
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More French homes are using air conditioning as heatwaves happen more often in France. While demand is rising because of hotter weather, many people worry about higher costs and harm to the environment from using air conditioning.
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Air conditioning is becoming more common in French households.
Heatwaves in France are happening more frequently.
Traditionally, fewer French homes used air conditioning compared to countries like the United States or Japan.
Rising temperatures are the main reason for increased air conditioner use.
Some people are concerned about the environmental impact of air conditioning.
Others worry about the extra cost of cooling their homes during heatwaves.
The article was published on May 25, 2026.
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A nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Several people died, and around a dozen construction workers remain trapped under the rubble. Rescue efforts are difficult because the building is unstable, and the project had previously been stopped due to safety problems before work restarted last year.
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The building that collapsed was nine storeys tall and still being built.
The collapse happened in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.
Several workers were killed in the incident.
Around twelve workers are missing and trapped under the rubble.
Rescue operations are complicated due to the unstable condition of the collapsed structure.
The construction project had been halted earlier because of safety violations.
Work on the building resumed last year after the suspension.
Authorities are continuing search and rescue efforts at the site.
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President Donald Trump is close to reaching a peace deal with Iran to end the conflict, despite criticism from some Republicans in his party. Iranian officials say much progress has been made, but no agreement is finalized yet.
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President Trump is negotiating a deal with Iran to stop the war.
Some Republican "hawks" criticize the deal and question Trump's role in starting the conflict.
Trump says his deal will be very different from the one made under President Obama, which he withdrew from in 2018.
Iran’s foreign ministry says much progress is made, but no deal is signed yet.
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, defeated in a primary, warns Trump’s actions have alienated key voter groups.
Massie believes Trump’s party could lose many votes in the November elections.
About 50,000 people were evacuated in California due to the threat of an exploding chemical tank.
The EPA chief, appointed by Trump, warned of a possible chemical explosion near Disneyland.
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The United States and Iran are working on a possible agreement to end their conflict, but both sides remain cautious about the final terms. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the negotiations a “work in progress,” indicating that progress is being made but no deal is finalized yet.
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The US and Iran are negotiating to reach an agreement to end the war between them.
Both Washington and Tehran have expressed caution about the final deal terms.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the talks as ongoing and not yet complete.
There is some growing confidence that a breakthrough could happen.
President Donald Trump has commented that the deal is “largely negotiated.”
The agreement could impact the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
The situation in the Middle East remains fragile with related tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah.
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Israeli air attacks in southern Lebanon killed at least three people and targeted several villages, leading to forced evacuation orders. Despite a US-mediated ceasefire, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, with casualties on both sides and ongoing military actions.
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Israeli drone strikes hit vehicles on two highways in southern Lebanon, killing three people.
Israel ordered residents from 10 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate for safety reasons.
Israeli forces destroyed two homes in the southern city of Tyre and struck multiple towns in the area.
Israeli drones were reported flying over Beirut for the second day in a row.
More than 3,000 people have died since fighting resumed in March between Israel and Hezbollah.
One Israeli soldier was killed and another wounded in southern Lebanon from a Hezbollah drone attack.
Despite a ceasefire set in mid-April, Israeli military operations in Lebanon have continued.
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun demands Israel withdraw from Lebanese territory and upcoming peace talks are scheduled with US involvement.
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A rare double-sided sheet from Peter Paul Rubens’ Roman sketchbook has been shown for the first time in Antwerp, his home city. The sheet features a drawing of three men in classical robes on one side and an unfinished letter to an Italian painter on the other, offering new insight into Rubens’ early career and life.
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The sheet is believed to be from Rubens’ sketchbook during his time in Rome over 400 years ago.
One side has a brown ink sketch of three men in classical robes, possibly apostles.
The other side has a draft letter from 1607, written by Rubens to Italian painter Cristoforo Roncalli.
Rubens was working for the Mantua court between 1600 and 1608, and the letter concerns a painting for Duchess Eleonora de’ Medici.
The letter shows Rubens’ effort to express himself carefully and diplomatically.
The sheet is now part of the Rubenshuis museum collection in Antwerp and is displayed in the Rubens Experience exhibition.
The King Baudouin Foundation bought the sheet from a US owner for €110,000 to keep it in Belgium for public view.
Many Rubens works have left Belgium over the centuries, making this a valuable cultural piece for the country.
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The 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) will air tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. The show features performances by many popular artists, including Billy Idol, Keith Urban, Teyana Taylor, and BTS, and celebrates fan-voted music awards.
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The AMAs are known as the world's largest fan-voted music awards show.
Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations and has previously won 40 AMAs, more than any other artist.
Billy Idol will receive a lifetime achievement award and perform a medley of his hits.
BTS is making their first awards show appearance in four years after a military service hiatus.
Other performers include Hootie and the Blowfish, New Kids on the Block, The Pussycat Dolls, and Teyana Taylor.
Fans can still vote live for social song of the year and tour of the year during the first half hour of the show.
The event takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Queen Latifah is hosting the awards show this year, returning since her last co-hosting role in 1995.
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About 20 people were hurt when a man sprayed a substance inside a luxury mall in Tokyo’s Ginza district. Emergency teams treated injured people, and police are investigating what caused the incident.
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The spraying happened near an ATM on the mall’s ground floor.
Around 20 people were injured, mostly with light symptoms like throat irritation.
The mall’s front road was closed, but shoppers still entered through side doors.
Firefighters wore hazmat suits and moved people to special vehicles for checks.
Police have not yet identified the sprayed substance or the motive behind it.
Violent crime is rare in Japan, but there have been past attacks involving chemicals.
Japan experienced a deadly nerve gas attack on its subway in 1995 by a cult group.
There was a stabbing and liquid spraying attack at a Japanese factory in late 2025.
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