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A mother describes her daughter Alessia’s sudden illness with headaches and vomiting that led to a hospital visit. Alessia was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer called Diffuse Midline Glioma, which is terminal and difficult to treat.
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Alessia showed symptoms like vomiting and severe headaches after her seventh birthday.
Initial doctors thought her symptoms were due to a virus since she was young.
The mother, a nurse, insisted on specialist care and got Alessia seen by a pediatric neurologist.
Alessia suddenly worsened and was taken to the hospital where scans showed a brain tumor.
Emergency brain surgery was performed to relieve pressure in her head.
The tumor was located deep in the brain and partially removed but a full biopsy was risky.
Alessia was diagnosed with Diffuse Midline Glioma, a grade four glioma known to be terminal.
The diagnosis means the cancer is very aggressive and hard to treat, and no cure is currently available.
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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman referenced an ancient Persian victory over the Roman Empire to suggest that the United States is making concessions in talks to end conflict with Iran. The spokesman implied that any peace agreement would be shaped by Iran’s conditions.
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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman compared today’s situation to ancient Persia defeating Rome.
The statement was made to describe current US-Iran negotiations.
The spokesman suggested the US is yielding in the talks.
The reference implies Iran expects to control the terms of peace.
The US is involved in efforts to end a conflict with Iran.
The analogy refers to a historical event where Persia resisted a major invasion.
The spokesman used historical symbolism to communicate Iran’s position.
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The article covers historical events that happened on May 24. It is part of a TV program segment called "Sunday Morning" on CBS News that reviews notable past events on this date.
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The article references an Almanac segment from CBS News.
The segment focuses on events that occurred on May 24 in history.
It is featured on the "Sunday Morning" TV program.
CBS News provides this content through their app and website.
The article does not specify any particular event but highlights historical retrospectives.
Viewers can watch the Almanac on CBS platforms.
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Russia launched a large attack on Kyiv using a powerful hypersonic missile called the Oreshnik, killing at least two people and injuring dozens. The missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, struck the Kyiv region, and the attack involved hundreds of drones and missiles, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure.
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Russia used the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, with nuclear capabilities, in the attack on Kyiv.
At least two people were killed and 83 wounded in the strike on Sunday.
The attack involved about 600 drones and 90 missiles launched by Russia.
Ukraine’s air defenses stopped or disrupted many drones and missiles before they hit targets.
Russia said the attack targeted Ukrainian military sites in response to attacks on Russian territory.
The missile also hit Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region, but the exact target there is unclear.
This was the third time Russia used the Oreshnik missile since November 2024.
Ukrainian and Western officials condemned the attack and accused Russia of targeting civilians, while Russia denied this.
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Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv and nearby areas, hitting military and civilian targets. The attack killed at least four people, injured dozens, and caused extensive damage to homes, schools, a market, and cultural sites.
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Russia used a hypersonic Oreshnik missile, its third use in the Ukraine conflict, along with other missiles and over 600 drones.
Kyiv was the main target, with around 90 missiles and 600 drones involved.
The attack damaged civilian infrastructure including schools, a market, and the National Art Museum.
At least four people were killed and dozens were injured in Kyiv and surrounding areas.
The Russian defense ministry said the attack targeted Ukrainian military sites and was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian sites.
Kyiv’s Mayor reported damage across every district of the city and fires caused by missile hits.
Ukrainian officials condemned the attacks, saying they harmed civilians and cultural institutions.
Some residents described losing their homes and livelihoods due to the strikes.
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The River Wye in the UK has been officially recognized as a living ecosystem with its own rights in a new charter. This is the first time a whole river catchment in the UK has been given legal rights aimed at protecting and restoring the river from pollution and environmental damage.
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The River Wye’s entire catchment area is now legally recognized as a living ecosystem with rights such as flowing freely, biodiversity, and being free from pollution.
The charter has been adopted by Herefordshire and Powys councils and is expected to be adopted by Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire soon.
The River Wye runs 130 miles from the Cambrian mountains in mid Wales to the Bristol Channel.
The river has suffered serious pollution problems caused by nutrient runoff from industrial chicken farming and sewage spills.
More than 4,500 local people have joined a legal case against a large chicken producer and Welsh Water, accusing them of polluting the Wye and nearby rivers.
The new charter is part of a global movement recognizing rights of nature, giving ecosystems legal protections similar to rights for people.
In 2025, an ecologist was appointed as the official voice of the River Wye to represent the river’s interests on a management board.
The River Wye charter is the first full river catchment rights recognition in the UK and the first in Wales.
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The United States and Iran are close to reaching a deal that could end the war between them, reopen an important waterway called the Strait of Hormuz, and require Iran to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said progress has been made in talks, but final details are still being worked out.
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The potential deal aims to stop the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
Iran would give up its highly enriched uranium, which is crucial for nuclear weapons production.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed significant but not final progress in negotiations.
Iran claims it has the right to peaceful nuclear technology and has not publicly agreed to give up uranium.
Closing the Strait of Hormuz caused a rise in global oil and gas prices.
The U.S. had threatened to restart bombing Iran but may avoid it if the deal is finalized.
President Trump said the deal is “largely negotiated” and details will be announced soon.
The agreement would help ease a global energy crisis caused by recent conflict in the region.
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A heatwave is expected in parts of the UK, with temperatures nearing or surpassing May records. Temperatures could reach up to 34°C (93°F), which may be the hottest May day on record. Authorities have issued health alerts for several regions as the hot weather continues.
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A heatwave may be declared after three straight days of temperatures reaching 28°C (82°F) or higher in London and nearby areas.
Temperatures hit 30.5°C (86.9°F) in Kent on Saturday, the highest this year so far.
Forecasts predict highs of 31°C on Sunday and 33–34°C on Monday in the south-east of England.
The climate crisis makes extreme heat events like this more common and intense than before the Industrial Revolution.
Heat health alerts are in place until Wednesday for parts of England, warning of increased health risks, especially for older people and those with medical conditions.
Some sports events have introduced extra drink breaks for players because of the heat.
Scotland’s northwest experienced cooler, cloudier weather while much of the UK saw clear skies and sunshine.
Sports venues like Lord’s cricket ground have eased dress codes due to the warm weather.
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A suicide car bomb exploded near a train carrying soldiers in Quetta, Pakistan, killing at least 24 people and injuring many others, including women and children. A Baloch separatist group said they carried out the attack.
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The attack happened in Quetta, a city in Pakistan.
The bomb targeted a train with soldiers on board.
At least 24 people were killed.
Many more were injured, including civilians like women and children.
A Baloch separatist group took responsibility for the bombing.
The attack used a suicide car bomb, meaning the attacker detonated the explosives by driving into the target.
The incident adds to ongoing tensions involving Baloch separatists in Pakistan.
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The United States and Iran are close to making an agreement to end hostilities between them. President Donald Trump said the deal is mostly worked out and could lead to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping.
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The US and Iran are negotiating a deal to stop their conflict.
President Donald Trump said the agreement is "largely negotiated."
The deal may result in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for oil transport.
Jennifer Gavito, a former US State Department official, discussed the situation on France 24.
The article was published on May 24, 2026, with updates shortly after.
There is ongoing progress reported from both Washington and Tehran about the talks.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water between Oman and Iran, critical for global shipping.
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Iran disagrees with some comments made by President Trump about the Strait of Hormuz related to a possible agreement between the two countries. Talks are ongoing to end the conflict, and both sides have confirmed these discussions are happening.
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Iran is rejecting certain statements from President Trump about the Strait of Hormuz.
The Trump administration said a deal is near to end the war between the U.S. and Iran.
Iranian officials have admitted that talks are taking place.
Both countries are negotiating to resolve their conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway important for global oil shipments.
President Trump made public remarks about the situation on Saturday evening.
Iran considers some of Trump’s comments not matching the actual situation.
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A bomb exploded on a train carrying military personnel in Quetta, a city in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, killing at least 24 people and injuring over 50. The attack caused two train cars to overturn and catch fire, damaging nearby buildings and vehicles.
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The blast targeted a train carrying army servicemen in Quetta, Balochistan province.
At least 24 people were killed and more than 50 injured in the explosion.
The explosion occurred when a car loaded with explosives hit one of the train’s carriages.
Two train carriages overturned and caught fire after the blast.
Thick black smoke was seen rising above the site of the explosion.
Nearby buildings and more than a dozen parked vehicles were badly damaged.
The attack happened in an area where security forces are usually stationed.
The Balochistan Liberation Army separatist group said it was behind the attack.
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A suicide car bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and injured about 70 more. The blast happened near a railway track and caused a train to derail, with the Balochistan Liberation Army claiming responsibility.
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The bombing occurred on Sunday morning in the Faquir Abad area of Quetta, Balochistan province.
At least 24 people died and around 70 were injured according to officials.
The explosion derailed the engine and several coaches of a passenger shuttle train.
The blast caused fires and heavy damage to nearby buildings.
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which wants Balochistan to be independent, said it carried out the attack.
The BLA is considered a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department.
Balochistan is rich in oil and minerals and is home to the ethnic Baloch minority.
Similar deadly attacks by the BLA have happened in the region in recent years, targeting civilians and security forces.
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The British Army conducted a secret military exercise in the disused Charing Cross Underground station in central London. The exercise tested NATO’s ability to plan a large military response to possible future Russian attacks, using an underground command post to improve security and coordination.
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The exercise was called "Arrcade Strike" and involved hundreds of British soldiers.
It was led by the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), NATO's deployable corps headquarters.
The exercise simulated military operations for around 100,000 personnel from the UK and NATO allies.
Using underground locations like the disused tube platforms helps hide military activities and improve survival chances during attacks.
Troops coordinated actions on land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace from this hidden base.
The scenario imagined took place in 2030, focusing on a serious threat from Russia.
Soldiers arrived in civilian clothes and changed near the secure area to keep the exercise secret.
The location was chosen because it is spacious, underground, and in the heart of a busy city, showing that military command centers can operate even in complex urban areas.
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A teenage girl who was raped by two boys has spoken to the BBC about her feelings after the attackers were not sent to jail. The judge avoided sending them to prison because they were very young, but the girl said this decision made her question the value of going through the court process.
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The victim was 15 years old when she was attacked by two teenage boys.
The boys were spared jail time due to their young age.
Judge Nicholas Rowland said he wanted to avoid "criminalising" the boys.
The girl spoke anonymously with her family to the BBC about her disappointment.
The attorney general will review the judge’s sentence decision.
The victim expressed feeling that the court’s decision made it seem like the crime was legally acceptable.
She found the court process painful and questioned why she had to relive the experience.
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This article shows important photos from a week around the world. It includes images of an Ebola outbreak in Congo, a meeting between Russia’s President Putin and China’s President Xi Jinping, events at the Cannes Film Festival in France, and other notable moments.
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Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing deaths.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing and visited a photo exhibition on Russia-China relations.
Japanese actress Arisa Sasaki participated in the Cannes Film Festival dressed as a mermaid.
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video about arresting activists from a Gaza flotilla.
Aston Villa won the UEFA Europa League final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul.
Artist JR is creating a large art installation on Paris’s Pont Neuf bridge inspired by past artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
Muslim pilgrims performed the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The article also features photos reflecting events in different regions and topics over the week.
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A nine-story building under construction collapsed early Sunday in Angeles, near Manila, Philippines. Rescue teams have saved 26 people so far, but around 20 are still trapped under the rubble. Officials are investigating why the building fell.
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The building collapsed at about 3:00 AM local time on Sunday.
It was still being built and had nine floors.
So far, 24 people have been rescued from the collapsed building and 2 from a nearby hotel hit by debris.
No deaths have been reported yet.
Many trapped are believed to be construction workers.
Rescue is difficult due to large concrete pieces and damaged scaffolding.
Angeles city is about 90 kilometers northwest of Manila on the island of Luzon.
Poor planning and design problems often affect construction projects in the Philippines.
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Protests led by students demanding early elections have caused clashes with riot police in Belgrade, Serbia. The protests began over a deadly train station accident blamed on corruption and have continued to challenge President Aleksandar Vucic’s government.
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Students led large antigovernment protests in Belgrade calling for elections and rule of law.
Protests started after a train station collapse in November 2024 killed 16 people, blamed on corruption during renovation.
The protests forced Prime Minister Milos Vucevic to resign in January 2025.
Serbia’s state railway canceled all trains to Belgrade to limit protester travel on Saturday.
Clashes occurred near a camp of Vucic supporters set up as protection against protesters.
President Vucic accused protesters of violence and said the state will continue to work legally.
International groups criticized Serbia’s government for harsh police tactics and human rights issues.
Serbia seeks EU membership but risks losing funding due to concerns about its democracy under Vucic.
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Iran’s top leader and national security council must approve a proposed peace deal with the United States. The deal involves Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and negotiating its nuclear program in exchange for relief from sanctions and access to frozen assets.
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Iran’s supreme leader and national security council have not yet approved the peace deal with the US.
Some parts of the deal still need clarification before final approval.
President Trump said most of the peace deal has been negotiated but details are still being finalized.
The deal would allow Iran access to up to $20 billion in frozen assets, with at least $12 billion held in Qatar.
Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, and negotiate on its nuclear program over 60 days.
The agreement also calls for a ceasefire involving the US, Iran, Israel, and their allies.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has concerns about delays in nuclear negotiations but faces pressure to accept the ceasefire.
Iran insists it will control how ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US wants free passage without Iranian tolls.
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Bolivia's public works minister, Mauricio Zamora, was briefly ambushed and separated from his convoy while trying to clear roadblocks set up by anti-government protesters. The protests are against President Rodrigo Paz's government and its economic policies, leading to violent clashes and disruption of supply routes to major cities.
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Minister Mauricio Zamora’s convoy was attacked twice in the town of Copata but he was later found safe.
The roadblocks were placed by protesters opposing President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.
Protesters used stones, dynamite, and other acts of violence against government convoys trying to clear the blockages.
Clashes also involved looting and burning of government and military property in several locations.
The protests are supported by followers of former left-wing President Evo Morales, who opposes the current government’s ties with the US.
Police and military used bulldozers and tear gas to clear blockades early Saturday but faced renewed resistance.
There are conflicting reports about casualties, with the government denying deaths claimed by protesters.
President Paz, elected to fix Bolivia’s economic crisis, warned that dialogue with protesters has limits.
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