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The article revisits memories of the early Covid-19 pandemic while discussing concerns about new viruses like hantavirus and Ebola potentially spreading widely. It also touches on other unrelated news such as actor John Travolta’s new film and a brief political encounter involving Rachel Reeves.
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There is growing public discussion about hantavirus and Ebola and whether they could cause pandemics similar to Covid-19.
The article reflects on people’s memories of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic and how children may remember that time in the future.
John Travolta wore a beret to the Cannes film festival as a tribute to old-fashioned film directors while promoting his new autobiographical film, Propeller One-Way Night Coach.
Travolta’s movie is based on his childhood memoirs and received mixed but generally kind reviews.
Rachel Reeves, the UK chancellor, was briefly heckled during a TV interview and showed restraint in handling the interruption.
The coverage contrasts the serious topic of viral outbreaks with lighter celebrity and political moments.
The article highlights the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on personal and public memory.
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A jury was dismissed in the trial of two prisoners accused of murdering Ian Watkins, the former Lostprophets singer, in a high-security UK prison. The case will be tried again after the jury could not reach a verdict.
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Ian Watkins was stabbed to death in his cell at HMP Wakefield on October 11 last year.
Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence for serious sex offenses, including attempted rape of a baby.
Two inmates, Rico Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth, were charged with his murder and possession of a knife.
Gedel is serving a life sentence for murder; Dodsworth is serving time for rape.
CCTV showed Gedel stabbing Watkins with a homemade knife and then giving the knife to Dodsworth.
Prosecutors claimed Dodsworth knew about the attack and helped dispose of the weapon.
Gedel admitted hostility toward sex offenders and said he chose Watkins due to being housed nearby.
The jury was discharged by the judge, and a new trial will take place.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is some small progress in talks with Iran, but it is unclear if a deal will be reached or if the conflict will continue. President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes on Iran to allow negotiations to proceed, despite tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the approach.
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Secretary Marco Rubio described progress in Iran talks as "slight" and said talks are ongoing.
President Trump postponed military attacks on Iran because of serious negotiations underway.
Trump has sometimes threatened to end the ceasefire with Iran if no deal is made but has also delayed attacks to keep talks going.
Trump canceled recent strikes after requests from Middle Eastern allies like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed strong disagreement with Trump’s negotiations with Iran.
Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran twice recently to support peace efforts between Iran and the U.S.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China to discuss peace efforts.
Key issues remain unresolved, including control over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway.
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A Congolese-born man named Yves Sakila died after being restrained by security guards outside a department store in Dublin, Ireland. The incident sparked protests and calls for justice, with many people comparing it to the 2020 death of George Floyd in the United States.
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Yves Sakila was pinned to the ground by security guards for nearly five minutes before becoming unresponsive.
A video of the incident showed a guard kneeling on Sakila’s head or neck, drawing comparisons to George Floyd’s death.
Sakila was detained over an alleged shoplifting incident on a busy street in Dublin.
Protests took place outside Ireland’s parliament, demanding justice and an investigation into his death.
The government and police called for a thorough investigation, but the post-mortem results have not been released.
The case has highlighted issues of racism and the integration of immigrants in Ireland.
Anti-immigrant protests have increased in Ireland in recent years, raising social tensions.
Public officials described the video and incident as distressing and disturbing.
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Russia is using a group of ships called the "shadow fleet" to avoid sanctions and conduct hybrid warfare against NATO countries. These ships are linked to attacks on undersea cables and drones over important infrastructure in the Baltic and North Seas, with more attacks expected in the coming years.
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The shadow fleet consists of vessels whose ownership is hidden through companies to conceal Russian links.
These ships carry about 80% of Russia’s oil exports by sea, funding its military efforts.
The shadow fleet operates mainly in the Baltic Sea, a region with many undersea cables vital for energy and internet.
More than 97% of global internet traffic travels through submarine cables, which, if damaged, can disrupt energy and communications.
Recent incidents linked to these vessels include damage to underwater cables and electricity lines between Nordic countries.
Russia has reportedly increased military protection for these shadow fleet vessels with ships and jets.
Between 2024 and 2025, thousands of Russian-affiliated vessels visited the Baltic Sea, but many sailed under different flags.
Damage to cables in the Baltic has caused long repair times and reduced electricity transfer between countries like Estonia and Finland.
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A group of young people set fire to an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo after being stopped from taking the body of a man who died from Ebola. The attack shows the challenges health workers face in controlling the outbreak amid local customs, lack of health facilities, and ongoing conflicts.
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The Ebola treatment center was in Rwampara, near Bunia in Ituri Province, eastern Congo.
The attack happened because locals wanted to retrieve the body of a friend for a traditional funeral, which health rules do not allow during Ebola outbreaks.
Ebola bodies can spread the virus if not handled carefully, so authorities manage burials to prevent more infections.
The outbreak has caused almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in Congo, with additional cases and a death in Uganda.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
The outbreak is spreading quickly in a region with weak health infrastructure and many displaced people due to conflict.
Aid workers fled the center during the fire but returned after calm was restored.
The WHO says the global risk is low but regional risk around Ituri Province is high because it borders Uganda and South Sudan.
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Joe Rogan talked about cases where people have gone missing in U.S. national parks. An investigator, David Paulides, said some case files are not released by the National Park Service, and some disappearances have no clear explanation.
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Joe Rogan discussed alien abductions as a possible explanation for some missing persons cases in national parks.
David Paulides investigates disappearances in U.S. national parks and shared his views on Rogan’s show.
The National Park Service has blocked the release of some missing persons case files.
Some disappearances happen when people are alone in isolated spots he calls "points of separation."
In one example, a 14-year-old girl named Stacy Arras disappeared in Yosemite National Park while taking photos.
Despite a large search, the only clue found was a camera lens on a path leading into the woods.
It is unclear whether the disappearances have natural or supernatural causes.
The story is still developing and more information may come later.
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The British girl group Mis-Teeq announced they will reunite for a concert in London on September 12 to celebrate 25 years since their first album. The group, known for mixing UK garage music with R&B, had hits like "Scandalous" and "Why" before splitting in 2005.
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Mis-Teeq is a UK girl group consisting of Su-Elise Nash, Sabrina Washington, and Alesha Dixon.
They became famous for blending UK garage music and R&B in the early 2000s.
Their debut album, *Lickin’ On Both Sides*, was released in October 2001.
The group sold over 12 million records and won awards like the Mobo for best garage act in 2002.
Mis-Teeq’s popular songs include "Why", "Scandalous", and "One Night Stand".
Their reunion show will be at the Ovo Arena in Wembley, London, on September 12, 2024.
It is not yet clear if this concert is part of a larger tour or just a single event.
The group split in 2005 after their record label went bankrupt, and Alesha Dixon has continued as a solo artist.
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Turkey’s appeals court canceled the leadership election of the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), removing Özgür Özel and replacing him with former leader Kemal Kilicdaroğlu. The opposition says this decision strengthens President Erdogan’s control over the country, while the government calls it a move that supports democracy. The court ruling has caused protests and political tension in Turkey.
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The appeals court declared the 2023 CHP leadership election invalid and removed Özgür Özel and his party leaders.
The court reinstated Kemal Kilicdaroğlu, the former party leader who lost to Erdogan in the 2023 presidential election.
Thousands protested outside CHP headquarters in Ankara after the ruling.
Justice Minister Akin Gürlek supports the ruling and was formerly Istanbul’s chief prosecutor targeting opposition figures.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, a major Erdogan rival, has been jailed for over a year facing long corruption sentences.
The opposition plans to challenge the ruling in courts and with Turkey’s supreme election council.
Turkey’s stock market dropped sharply after the ruling before partially recovering.
The opposition describes the move as a "judicial coup" and says it weakens democracy in Turkey.
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British climber Kenton Cool has reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 20th time, setting a record for the most Everest climbs by a non-Nepali. Meanwhile, concerns about overcrowding and safety on Everest have grown after two Indian climbers died during their descent, bringing the season’s death toll to five.
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Kenton Cool, aged 52, became the first non-Nepali to climb Everest 20 times.
The summit of Mount Everest is 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level.
Several Nepali climbers, including Kami Rita Sherpa, have climbed Everest more than 20 times; Kami Rita holds the record with 32 ascents.
Over 270 climbers reached the summit in a single day recently, leading to overcrowding concerns.
Two Indian climbers died after falling ill during their descent from Everest’s summit.
The death toll for Everest in the current climbing season has reached five.
Climbers queue on fixed ropes in low-oxygen, high-altitude zones due to heavy traffic.
Calls have been made for the Nepalese government to regulate climbing permits to improve safety and limit overcrowding.
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At least 25 people, including six police officers, were killed in multiple violent attacks in Honduras. These attacks happened despite government efforts to fight gang violence and crime in the country.
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Nineteen people died during a raid at a palm plantation in Trujillo, northern Honduras.
The victims included workers, some possibly caught in crossfire between armed groups controlling the land.
Six police officers were killed near the Guatemalan border in Omoa while on an operation against gangs.
The National Police promised immediate action to stop violence and bring justice to victims.
New laws were passed allowing gangs and drug cartels to be labeled as terrorist groups.
A special anti-organized crime unit was created to address gang violence.
The attacks relate to long-standing conflicts over land control tied to narcotics and palm oil businesses.
Honduras is one of the most dangerous countries for environmental and land rights activists, who have been targeted and killed.
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Two Indian climbers died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking climbing season marked by overcrowding concerns. Nepal saw over 275 climbers reach the summit this year, with experts calling for stricter limits on who can climb to ensure safety.
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Two Indian climbers, Sandeep Are and Arun Kumar Tiwari, died while descending Everest after reaching the summit in late May 2026.
At least five climbers died this Everest season, including two Indians, three Nepalis, and two others on nearby Mount Makalu.
Nepal recorded a preliminary total of 275 climbers reaching Everest's summit this season from the south side.
The northern route from Tibet is closed this year by Chinese authorities.
Nepal has tightened climbing controls and increased fees amid safety concerns over overcrowding.
Experienced Sherpa climber Kami Rita Sherpa, who has climbed Everest 32 times, warned about the dangers of allowing too many climbers.
British guide Kenton Cool reached the summit for the 20th time, the most for a non-Nepali.
About 600 people have summited Everest since the start of the spring climbing season in April 2026.
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Talks to end the conflict between the US and Iran continue, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear uranium stockpile as major issues. Pakistani mediators are involved, and Iran proposes joint control of the strait, while several Gulf states oppose this plan.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important to global shipping and oil transport.
The US demands that Iran export its highly enriched uranium stockpile, a key nuclear material.
Pakistan is mediating talks between the US and Iran to reach a permanent ceasefire.
Iran proposes a Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage the strait and charge fees for ship transit.
Five Gulf states—Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE—oppose Iran’s control plan and warn against recognizing it.
Oman is cautious about Iran’s proposal and would play a key role if it is implemented.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Iran’s toll plan and urged global rejection of it.
Iran wants to focus on ending hostilities and lifting sanctions rather than discussing its nuclear program for now.
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An explosion at a petrochemical plant in Tiszaújváros, Hungary, killed one person and injured seven others. The blast happened during the plant’s restart after maintenance, and the injured were taken to hospitals for treatment.
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The explosion occurred at a plant owned by the Hungarian energy company Mol Group.
The incident happened in eastern Hungary in the town of Tiszaújváros.
One person died from the explosion, and seven people suffered burn injuries.
Five helicopters transported the injured to hospitals in Miskolc and Debrecen.
Authorities said no dangerous levels of hazardous materials were detected after the explosion.
The fire caused by the explosion was put out by emergency teams.
Cleanup work and safety measures at the site are still ongoing.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Mol’s CEO are traveling to the site.
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Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, has died at age 76 in Italy. He created Slow Food in 1986 to promote local, sustainable food and oppose fast-food culture, and he led the movement until 2022.
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Carlo Petrini was a journalist and founder of the Slow Food movement.
Slow Food began in 1986 as a protest against the first McDonald's in Italy, near Rome’s Spanish Steps.
The movement supports good, clean, and fair food, focusing on local traditions and sustainability.
Petrini also founded the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy.
He led Slow Food as president until 2022 and grew it into a global movement with presence in over 160 countries.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella and other officials praised Petrini’s impact on food culture and sustainability.
Petrini was named a “European hero” by Time magazine in 2004 and featured in The Guardian’s 2008 list of people who could save the world.
He had a friendship with King Charles, who is a supporter of organic farming and Slow Food principles.
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Hundreds of people protested in Dublin outside the store where a Congolese man died after security guards restrained him. Video footage shows a guard kneeling on the man’s neck or head, sparking public outcry.
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A Congolese man died in Dublin after being held down by security guards.
Video shows one guard kneeling on the man’s neck or head.
The incident happened outside a store in Dublin, Ireland.
Hundreds of people gathered to protest the man's death.
Protesters compare this event to the killing of George Floyd in the United States.
The case has sparked a conversation about police and security conduct in Ireland.
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India has increased oil imports from Venezuela as conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz limit supplies from Gulf countries. Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, and talks are planned between Venezuela and India to boost oil sales amid global energy disruptions.
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Venezuela is now India’s third-largest crude oil supplier, with shipments nearly 50% higher than in April.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil, is currently closed due to conflict around Iran.
Venezuela holds about 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, the largest in the world.
US sanctions and management issues have reduced Venezuela’s oil production for years.
The US recently took control over Venezuela’s oil industry and is encouraging Venezuela to sell more oil globally.
India had resumed Iranian oil imports in April but these shipments stopped again due to a US naval blockade.
Saudi Arabian oil shipments to India have nearly halved this month amid the crisis.
Several Indian ships in the Gulf have been delayed, seized, or attacked, raising concerns about maritime security.
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Russia and Belarus held joint military drills involving nuclear weapons across a large part of Eurasia, including missile launches and war games. Belarus allowed nuclear weapons on its soil following recent constitutional changes, and Russia supplied Belarus with new military equipment, raising concerns internationally.
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Belarus joined Russia’s military drills that included tactical and strategic nuclear weapons.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took part in the exercises for the first time.
Russia launched a long-range hypersonic missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads during the drills.
Russia supplied Belarus with modified fighter jets and ballistic missiles with nuclear capability.
Belarus amended its constitution in 2022 to permit nuclear weapons on its territory.
Russia deployed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus in 2023, citing U.S. nuclear bases in Europe as justification.
Tactical nuclear weapons are smaller, harder to track, and are not covered by existing arms control treaties.
The joint exercises are linked to Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine and have caused international concern.
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Western Europe is preparing for a strong heatwave with temperatures rising well above normal for May. Countries including Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK expect highs over 30°C, with some places potentially breaking monthly heat records.
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Temperatures in western Europe may rise more than 10°C above normal for May.
Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK could see temperatures over 30°C, with some areas reaching up to 38°C.
The heat is caused by a "heat dome," trapping hot air from Morocco under high pressure.
France may break its highest May temperature records, some cities could exceed previous records by 3-4°C.
The UK might see local temperatures reaching 33°C, surpassing the highest May temperature recorded in 1944.
Parts of the UK might face a heatwave lasting several days with temperatures above 26-28°C.
Spain's hot spell may last into next week, with temperatures similar to July and August levels.
A child died in Spain after being left in a hot car during the heatwave.
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Serbian police found a man’s body stuffed in a barrel after he was shot in a restaurant in Belgrade. The police chief of Belgrade and others have been arrested and are under investigation for involvement in the murder and related crimes.
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A man named Aleksandar Nesovic, known as "Baja," disappeared after a meeting at a restaurant in Belgrade.
Nesovic was shot and killed during a meeting meant to settle conflicts between him and two other men.
The Belgrade police chief, Veselin Milic, and three of his bodyguards helped the killers after the murder.
The victim’s body was found buried in a barrel near Indjija, about 25 miles from Belgrade.
Prosecutors are investigating 10 people, including the police chief, for aggravated murder and other crimes.
The police chief was arrested on May 15 and dismissed from his job.
Authorities seized phones, laptops, vehicles, and other items in the case.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed the identity of the body and promised action against corrupt police officers.
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