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A bomb exploded on a train in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 50. The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, said it carried out the attack, which damaged nearby buildings and caused some train carriages to catch fire.
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The bomb exploded while a train was passing through Quetta, causing some carriages to overturn.
The explosion killed over 20 people and injured more than 50 others.
The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
The bomb was planted in a nearby car park close to the railway line.
Several houses and buildings next to the railway were badly damaged.
Public hospitals in Quetta declared a state of emergency to treat victims.
Attacks by separatist groups in Balochistan, including those targeting Chinese workers, have been increasing recently.
The region is significant because of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, linking China’s Xinjiang to Pakistan’s Gwadar port.
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Aleksander Griboyedov was a Russian ambassador to Persia who was killed in 1829 when an angry crowd attacked the Russian embassy in Tehran. He had refused to hand over some fugitives seeking refuge in Russia, which led to tensions and violence.
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Aleksander Griboyedov was a Russian diplomat, writer, and soldier from the early 1800s.
He refused the Persian Shah's demand to give up Armenians and others who had fled to the Russian embassy.
These fugitives wanted to move to Russian-controlled Armenia, allowed by a treaty between Russia and Persia.
His refusal sparked a large riot where thousands of Persians attacked the embassy on February 11, 1829.
Griboyedov and many diplomats and guards were killed during the attack.
The incident reflected deeper political and religious tensions between Russia and Persia at the time.
Griboyedov is remembered today in Russia for his cultural contributions and diplomatic work.
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Cats sleep in various unusual places because of natural instincts related to safety, comfort, and temperature control. Their choice of sleeping spots can show how secure they feel and sometimes reveal their personality or health.
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Cats sleep up to 16 hours a day and pick many different spots to nap.
Cats like high places such as bookshelves or windowsills because it helps them feel safe and watch their surroundings.
Enclosed spaces like boxes or laundry baskets provide warmth and a sense of security.
Cats may choose cool surfaces like sinks or bathtubs to help regulate their body temperature.
Sleeping in open areas like hallways helps cats monitor their environment while resting.
Changing sleeping spots can depend on factors like temperature, noise, or feeling safe.
Sudden changes in sleeping habits, like hiding more often, might indicate a health or stress issue.
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Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, including the use of a hypersonic Oreshnik missile. The missile can travel at 10 times the speed of sound and can carry nuclear or regular warheads. The attack caused deaths, injuries, and damage across many parts of Kyiv.
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Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik missile in an attack on Kyiv on May 24, 2026.
This is the third time the Oreshnik missile has been used in Ukraine.
The missile can fly at Mach 10 (10 times the speed of sound) and destroy underground targets.
Russia also launched around 600 strike drones and 90 other missiles in the same attack.
Ukrainian air defenses destroyed or jammed the majority of incoming drones and missiles.
At least two people were killed and 56 injured due to the attacks.
Damage occurred at about 40 locations in Kyiv, including residential areas and near government buildings.
The attack continued overnight and was still happening by sunrise on Sunday.
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A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track in Quetta, southwest Pakistan, injuring more than two dozen people and overturning two train cars. The banned Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, saying it targeted a train carrying security forces in the conflict-prone Balochistan region.
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The bomb exploded as a passenger train passed through Quetta on May 24, 2026.
More than 30 injured people were taken to local hospitals, some in critical condition.
The explosion overturned two train cars and caused a fire with heavy smoke.
Nearby buildings and over a dozen vehicles were badly damaged.
The Baloch Liberation Army, seeking independence from Pakistan, claimed the attack.
Quetta is the capital of Balochistan, a region with ongoing low-level insurgency.
Security forces are often targets of attacks in Balochistan.
Authorities declared a medical emergency and launched an investigation following the blast.
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Attacks on Ebola health facilities have increased in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), causing problems for efforts to control the outbreak. Health workers face anger from communities upset about strict rules on handling bodies to prevent the Ebola virus from spreading.
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Residents attacked the Rwampara health centre to demand bodies of relatives who died from Ebola.
A tent at a hospital in Mongbwalu set up by Doctors Without Borders was set on fire after a patient with Ebola symptoms died there.
Strict burial protocols require health workers in protective gear to handle Ebola victims’ bodies safely to stop the virus from spreading.
Many locals mistrust health workers and believe rumors, such as Ebola being a business or organ trafficking.
Traditional customs involve close contact with the deceased, which conflicts with health safety rules.
Nearly 180 people have died and about 800 Ebola cases have been reported in the outbreak.
Authorities have limited public gatherings and banned moving bodies between locations to slow virus transmission.
Violence and patients leaving treatment early may increase the risk of the disease spreading further.
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A man died after a shark attacked him near Kennedy Shoal, a reef off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia. Rescue teams took him to shore, but he passed away shortly after. Authorities have closed nearby beaches while they check safety conditions.
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The shark attack happened Sunday near Kennedy Shoal, about 45 km off Queensland’s coast.
Police confirmed the man was bitten and died soon after ambulance crews arrived.
The man’s identity has not been made public.
Beaches in the area were closed as police assess the risk of more shark attacks.
This is the second fatal shark attack in Australia in just over a week.
On May 16, a 38-year-old man died from a shark attack near Perth, on the west coast.
Most shark attacks in Australia happen along the east and southeast coasts.
On average, about 20 shark attacks are reported in Australia each year.
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A 39-year-old man died after a shark attacked him while swimming off the coast of Queensland, Australia. This is the second fatal shark attack in Australian waters within two weeks.
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The shark attack happened near the Cassowary Coast between Cairns and Townsville.
Emergency services found the man in the water and took him to shore, but he died from his injuries.
Queensland Police are preparing a report for the coroner on the death.
No details about the man's injuries or identity have been released.
Another fatal shark attack occurred near Perth, Western Australia, a week earlier.
Shark attacks are more common in Australia than in many other places but are rarely fatal.
In January, there were four shark encounters in Australia, with only one being fatal.
Many popular Australian beaches have protection measures to reduce the risk of shark attacks.
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In Rawalpindi, Pakistan, women are taking part in tent pegging, a traditional horse-riding sport usually dominated by men. A new female-only club called Bint-e-Zahra was created to provide women with a space to train and compete in this challenge-filled sport.
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Tent pegging is a sport where riders gallop and try to pierce wooden targets with a lance.
The sport is traditionally male-dominated and popular in areas around Rawalpindi.
Bint-e-Zahra Club is Pakistan’s first female-only tent pegging club, formed in 2025.
The club’s members include women aged from 16 to 32, including mothers.
Female riders face challenges such as large male audiences and limited acceptance.
Female participants often have family members supporting and protecting them at events.
Events include festive elements like music, food stalls, and decorated horses.
The women involved hope to earn respect and encourage more female participation in the sport.
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A new analysis shows hunger is increasingly used as a weapon in wars, with over 20,000 attacks targeting food supplies and markets in the past eight years. Countries like the occupied Palestinian Territory, Yemen, and Sudan have seen many attacks on food systems, harming civilians and causing deaths.
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Since 2018, there have been 21,403 recorded incidents of food-related violence in 15 countries.
Attacks include strikes on markets, farmland, and water infrastructure essential for growing food.
The occupied Palestinian Territory had 9,013 food-related attacks, Yemen 1,863, and Sudan 1,605.
From October 2023 to the end of 2025, over 10,300 people were killed or injured while trying to get food aid.
The United Nations passed resolution 2417 in 2018 condemning the deliberate starvation of civilians in war.
Despite this resolution, many countries have not taken strong action to stop food-related violence.
Women face greater risks and challenges due to hunger used as a weapon, often needing to travel farther for food and making tough choices to feed their families.
The report aims to raise awareness of ongoing food-related violence that often goes unnoticed.
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Despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, more than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. This number surpasses last year's international visitor count, even though air travel disruptions and higher costs have made travel more difficult.
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Over 1.5 million pilgrims from outside Saudi Arabia have come for this year’s hajj.
This number is higher than last year’s 1.5 million foreign pilgrims.
The Middle East war began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by strikes on Saudi Arabia.
Air traffic was disrupted in the Gulf region, causing travel delays and increased costs.
Airlines from the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain restored many flights after initial closures.
The hajj will officially start soon, with more pilgrims expected to arrive before it begins.
Hajj is a required religious pilgrimage for Muslims who can afford it.
The hajj takes place in Mecca, which is Islam's holiest city.
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A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack at Kennedy Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. Emergency services took him to shore in critical condition, but he died soon after. Authorities are investigating the incident and preparing a report for the coroner.
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The attack happened at Kennedy Shoal, about 50 km off the Queensland coast between Cairns and Townsville.
The man was fishing in the area, which is popular for fishing and diving.
Emergency services were alerted around midday and took him to Hull River Heads boat ramp near Tully.
Queensland police called the death sudden and non-suspicious and will report to the coroner.
The specific type of shark involved in the attack is not yet known.
Bull sharks and tiger sharks are common in the Great Barrier Reef area; great white sharks are less common there.
Shark attacks in the region are rare but have happened before, such as a previous bull shark attack in 2021.
Another fatal shark attack occurred the same weekend in Western Australia near Perth.
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The UK government asked supermarkets to limit price increases on essential foods amid rising global food prices. This increase is driven by conflicts like the Iran war and weather changes from a forecasted strong El Niño, exposing weaknesses in the global food system that affects many countries including the UK.
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The UK Treasury requested supermarkets to cap price rises on essential foods.
Food prices have risen nearly 40% in the UK since 2020.
The Iran war and a predicted strong El Niño event are expected to reduce global food production and increase prices further.
About one-third of the world’s fertilizer trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint now disrupted.
The global food system depends heavily on a few “breadbasket” countries that produce 60% of food worldwide.
Other transport chokepoints include the Strait of Malacca, the Black Sea ports, and the Panama Canal.
El Niño causes changes in weather globally, leading to droughts in some regions and heavy rains in others, impacting crop yields.
Strong El Niño events are linked to an average 9% rise in global food prices and increased food insecurity.
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Russia launched a large wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, killing one person and injuring 21 others. The strikes caused damage across the city, including residential areas and a school, and came after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking a student dormitory in Russian-occupied territory.
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One person died, and 21 people were injured in the attacks on Kyiv.
Explosions were heard across all districts of Kyiv, damaging homes, schools, and other buildings.
A 15-year-old boy was among the injured, and 13 people were hospitalized, with three seriously hurt.
The attacks came after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would retaliate for a deadly strike on a dormitory in Starobilsk, where 18 people died.
Ukraine said it attacked a Russian military unit near Starobilsk but denied targeting civilians.
More than 40 places in Kyiv were hit, causing fires and blocking access to an air raid shelter.
Kyiv officials warn that more missile launches could happen soon.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said intelligence shows Russia might prepare a new, fast missile strike that is hard to stop.
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An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila in the Philippines early on Sunday. Emergency teams have rescued at least 24 people, but 19 workers are still feared trapped under the rubble.
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The building was nine storeys tall and unfinished.
The collapse happened near Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
The incident occurred early on Sunday.
At least 24 people have been pulled out alive by rescue workers.
Around 19 workers are believed to be trapped under the debris.
Emergency crews are continuing search and rescue efforts.
The cause of the collapse has not been mentioned.
The situation remains dangerous for rescue teams and trapped workers.
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A former prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has urged the European Union to create a law blocking U.S. sanctions against ICC members. These U.S. sanctions were imposed after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The former prosecutor said the sanctions harm judges and threaten the independence of the court.
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In February 2025, the U.S. sanctioned 11 ICC officials, including judges and the chief prosecutor, along with three Palestinian groups.
Sanctions include travel bans and freezing of assets, preventing judges and their families from using European financial systems.
The sanctions followed the ICC’s 2024 decision to issue arrest warrants for members of the Israeli cabinet.
Fatou Bensouda, ICC prosecutor from 2012 to 2021, called the sanctions “bullying” and an attempt to interfere with international justice.
She criticized slow reactions from ICC member states, especially the Dutch government, which hosts the ICC in The Hague.
Bensouda warned that ongoing sanctions could cause qualified professionals to avoid working at the ICC, weakening the court.
She proposed that states create legal protections and financial support systems for ICC officials facing sanctions.
Bensouda specifically called on the EU to use its blocking statute to protect ICC members from U.S. sanctions.
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The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a 60-day agreement that would extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, and allow Iran to sell oil freely. The deal includes talks on limiting Iran’s nuclear program and aims to prevent war escalation and ease global oil supply pressure.
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The agreement would last 60 days and could be extended if both sides agree.
During this time, the Strait of Hormuz would be open without tolls, and Iran would clear mines to allow safe shipping.
The U.S. would lift its blockade on Iranian ports and ease some sanctions to help Iran sell oil.
Iran has promised not to pursue nuclear weapons and to negotiate limits on uranium enrichment.
U.S. sanctions would only be fully lifted after Iran makes clear, verified concessions.
U.S. military forces in the region would stay during the 60 days and leave only if a final deal is reached.
The agreement includes ending the war between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel allowed to act if Hezbollah violates the ceasefire.
Several regional leaders, including those from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, have expressed support for the deal.
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered to host the next round of peace talks between Iran and the United States soon. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said a deal is almost finalized to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allowing oil exports to resume during a 60-day ceasefire extension.
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Pakistan wants to host the next Iran-US peace talks.
The proposed deal includes a 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz would reopen during this ceasefire with no fees for ships.
Iran agrees to remove mines from the strait to allow safe passage.
The US would lift sanctions and its blockade on Iranian ports during the ceasefire.
Iran commits not to pursue nuclear weapons and agrees to negotiate limits on uranium enrichment.
Iran executed a person accused of sharing military information with the US and Israel.
Israel struck and destroyed a civil defense center in southern Lebanon, causing material damage but no reported deaths.
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A nine-story building under construction in Angeles City, Philippines, collapsed early Sunday during a thunderstorm. Twenty-two workers escaped, but many others are still missing, and rescue teams are searching through the rubble.
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The building was nine stories tall and still being built.
The collapse happened before dawn during heavy rain and thunder.
The location is Angeles City, in Pampanga province, north of Manila.
Twenty-two workers got out safely from the collapsed building.
Police and government rescuers are working to find those trapped.
The exact number of missing workers is unknown.
Over 100 personnel are involved in the rescue effort.
Police Brigadier General Jess Mendez gave information about the incident.
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Iran and the United States are close to agreeing on a peace deal, according to US President Donald Trump. Iranian sources have shared details about Iran’s views on this possible agreement.
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The US and Iran are working toward a Memorandum of Understanding, which is a formal but not legally binding agreement.
President Donald Trump announced that the two countries are near this agreement.
Iranian sources have provided information on Iran’s stance regarding the potential deal.
The discussions aim to improve relations and reduce tensions between the US and Iran.
Details on the specific terms of the agreement have not been publicly released yet.
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