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A record 274 climbers reached the top of Mount Everest from Nepal’s side in one day, the highest number ever on a single day from that route. Climbers took advantage of good weather, and some records were broken by experienced Sherpa guides during this climbing season.
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274 climbers reached Everest's summit from Nepal’s side on one day, setting a new record.
The clear weather on May 10 helped climbers reach the peak safely.
Veteran guide Kami Rita Sherpa climbed Everest for the 32nd time, breaking his own record.
Pasang Dawa Sherpa climbed the peak for the 30th time this season.
Female climber Lakpa Sherpa reached the summit 11 times, the most by a woman.
Nepal’s climbing season started late due to a large ice formation (serac) threatening a key route.
Around 494 climbers and 494 Sherpa guides are expected to attempt Everest by the end of the climbing season.
Nepal has tightened controls and raised fees to reduce crowding and improve safety on the mountain.
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Gideon Levy, an Israeli journalist, criticizes Israeli politics and the Gaza war, saying that Israeli society is becoming more radical and closely dependent on the U.S. He particularly condemns Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in the conflict and accuses European governments of weak responses to the situation.
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Gideon Levy is a journalist and columnist for Haaretz in Israel.
Levy discusses the rise of far-right nationalism and the impact of upcoming elections in Israel.
He says Israel is more isolated and dependent on the United States than ever before.
Levy claims Prime Minister Netanyahu follows instructions from President Donald Trump.
Levy harshly criticizes Netanyahu’s leadership during the Gaza conflict.
He condemns the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists by Israel.
Levy accuses European countries of issuing meaningless condemnations that Israel ignores.
The article highlights tensions in Israeli politics amid the war in Gaza.
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Jihadist fighters in Mali have burned dozens of vehicles on roads near the capital, Bamako, as part of a blockade. The group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) aims to cut off fuel supplies and weaken the military government led by Gen Assimi Goïta.
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Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, minibuses, and trucks, were set on fire about 45 km west of Bamako.
Passengers were reportedly allowed to leave vehicles before they were burned.
JNIM, linked to al-Qaeda, has imposed a fuel blockade on Bamako since last year and tightened it after recent attacks.
Mali depends on fuel transported from coastal neighbors like Senegal and Ivory Coast.
Militants have kidnapped drivers and burned over 100 fuel trucks since last year.
The blockade aims to damage Mali’s economy and reduce support for the military government.
Mali's military junta, led by Gen Assimi Goïta, has struggled with ongoing jihadist insurgencies despite support from Russian mercenaries.
Recent coordinated attacks by jihadists and separatists have caused high-profile deaths, including the Defence Minister.
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A record 274 climbers reached the top of Mount Everest from the Nepal side in one day during the 2024 spring climbing season. The season started late due to risks from falling ice, and most climbers used Sherpa guides and oxygen tanks.
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274 climbers reached Everest's summit from Nepal on a single day, the highest number so far there.
The climbing season began late because a large ice cliff threatened the usual route.
Almost all climbers were helped by Sherpa guides and used bottled oxygen; one Ecuadorian climber climbed alone without oxygen.
Everest can be climbed from Nepal (south side) or China’s Tibet (north side), but the Chinese route is closed this year.
Veteran guide Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit for the 32nd time, setting a new record.
There are 494 climbing permits issued this year by Nepal, costing $15,000 each.
Concerns exist about crowding on the mountain creating dangerous delays in the "death zone," where oxygen is very low.
Final summit numbers will be confirmed after climbers provide proof of their ascent to Nepal’s tourism department.
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Israel’s security minister was seen in a video mocking activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla after Israeli troops arrested them. The video caused anger inside Israel and in other countries, with many foreign ministers condemning the treatment and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu saying it does not reflect Israel’s values.
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The video shows Israel’s security minister taunting activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
The flotilla activists were heading to Gaza and were arrested by Israeli troops.
Activists were forced to their knees following the arrest.
The video sparked outrage in Israel and around the world.
Foreign ministers from several countries called the treatment "monstrous."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the actions in the video are not in line with Israel’s values.
The incident is related to humanitarian aid efforts and political tensions involving the Gaza Strip.
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Several speakers and scholars planning to attend a Muslim Association of Canada convention faced intense immigration checks or were denied entry due to their public criticism of Israeli policies or support for Palestine. These actions reflect a broader pattern of Canadian authorities increasing scrutiny of pro-Palestine activists at the border, citing security concerns without clear explanations.
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Many invited speakers to the Muslim Association of Canada event had their travel authorizations delayed, canceled, or visas revoked.
Some individuals were interrogated for hours at Toronto Pearson Airport, denied water, and space for prayer.
Those targeted were known for criticizing Israeli policies or supporting Palestine.
Notable affected individuals include former South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool and British commentator Anas Altikriti.
Earlier, French Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan and former UN Rapporteur Richard Falk faced similar treatment.
Canadian authorities implied these activists posed national security risks.
Pro-Israel groups in Canada have actively lobbied against Palestine solidarity activism for years.
These incidents suggest a political pattern rather than isolated cases, with criticism of Israel facing increased suspicion at Canadian borders.
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President Donald Trump has taken a new approach in dealing with Iran, described as a "forever cease-fire." The article suggests that Trump is allowing Iran to take the main role in current interactions.
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President Trump is involved in ongoing negotiations or interactions with Iran.
The phrase "forever cease-fire" implies a long-term or indefinite pause in hostilities.
The article states that Iran is leading the current situation.
No specific details about agreements or terms are mentioned.
The focus is on diplomatic or political relations between the U.S. and Iran.
The tone implies a shift in how the U.S. engages with Iran compared to past actions.
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A Paris appeals court will give a verdict on the 2009 crash of an Air France plane that killed 228 people. The airline and plane maker Airbus are on trial for corporate manslaughter after a long legal fight to find out who was responsible.
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The crash happened in 2009 during a storm over the Atlantic Ocean.
The plane involved was an Airbus A330.
All 228 passengers and crew on board died.
Air France and Airbus are facing corporate manslaughter charges.
The case has lasted 17 years.
Relatives of the victims are attending the appeals court for the verdict.
This crash is considered France’s worst air disaster.
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Chinese companies have signed deals to provide equipment for construction projects in regions of Ukraine controlled by Russia-backed separatists. These areas are not recognized as independent countries by most of the world, and the local economy is increasingly linked to China through business and currency use.
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Two Chinese firms, Zhongxin Heavy Industrial Machinery and Amma Construction Machinery, supplied stone-crushing machinery to the Donetsk region controlled by separatists.
The deal was announced by separatist officials of the self-declared "People’s Republic of Donetsk," a region recognized only by North Korea and Syria.
The crushed stone is used for construction in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, including rebuilding the Mariupol port area.
At least 17 Chinese companies operate in these occupied regions, involved in mining, construction, telecommunications, and financial services.
Around 6,000 Chinese-made cellphone relay stations have been installed in the occupied territories.
The separatist-controlled regions have limited functioning industries; only 5 out of 94 coal mines remain open.
Local businesses use Chinese electronic payment systems, and the Chinese currency yuan is widely used and traded in the occupied areas.
Russia officially annexed these regions in 2022, but they are not fully controlled by Russian forces and maintain nominal local administrations.
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Iran is reviewing a new peace proposal from the United States to end the ongoing war that has lasted nearly three months and affected global fuel prices. Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir is visiting Tehran to help mediate peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. President Donald Trump says he is willing to wait a few days for Iran’s reply and believes the negotiations are moving forward.
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Iran’s government is examining the latest U.S. peace proposal related to the war.
Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran to assist in peace negotiations.
The war involving the U.S. and Iran has lasted almost three months and increased global fuel costs.
President Donald Trump is waiting for Iran’s response and is impressed by Iranian negotiators.
Iran’s initial peace framework includes ending all fronts of the war, releasing frozen Iranian funds, and stopping attacks on Iranian ships.
Indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing with Pakistani mediation.
The conflict also involves Israel, which has recently deported activists involved in a flotilla trying to reach Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the deportation of these activists following controversial treatment by a security minister.
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Newly released British government documents reveal that Queen Elizabeth II supported Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy in 2000. The papers show the government moved forward with his role without a formal background check, amid ongoing investigations into his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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In February 2000, officials proposed Prince Andrew as a trade envoy following the Duke of Kent’s withdrawal.
The late Queen Elizabeth II wanted Prince Andrew to take on this role.
His duties included making two or three trade visits overseas each year and hosting important trade visitors in the UK.
No formal vetting or background check was done before his appointment.
The government had considered expanding Prince Andrew’s trade role before the formal proposal.
Current investigations look into Prince Andrew’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein and whether he leaked government documents.
Prince Andrew was arrested in February for suspected misconduct in public office but has not been charged.
The released documents focus on his original appointment and don’t provide new details about the police inquiry.
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Colombia faces a critical presidential election deciding its future on climate change. The current government supports protecting the environment and fighting fossil fuel use, while right-wing candidates favor expanding oil and mining. There is concern about influence from U.S. President Donald Trump, including talk of military involvement.
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Colombia’s current president, Gustavo Petro, cannot run again consecutively, so Iván Cepeda is running to continue his policies.
Petro’s government has worked to protect the Amazon rainforest by banning fossil fuel activities there and trying to reduce mining and pollution.
Right-wing candidates Abelardo De La Espriella and Paloma Valencia support restarting oil drilling and fracking in Colombia.
Environmental activists fear that a right-wing win would pause or reverse Colombia’s climate protection efforts for at least four years.
There are concerns about U.S. interference, including President Donald Trump mentioning possible military intervention in Colombia.
Colombia’s government includes strong environmental leaders like vice-president Francia Márquez, winner of an international environmental prize.
Colombia plays a key role in global climate talks and has hosted important events aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependency.
Neighboring countries like Bolivia and Ecuador are moving toward more mining and resource exploitation, contrasting Colombia’s current path.
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A two-year-old girl died from heatstroke after being accidentally left in her father’s car in north-west Spain during an unusually hot spell. The girl was found unresponsive in the car several hours later and was pronounced dead at a nearby health center. Authorities are investigating, and the local community is mourning her death.
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The incident happened in Brión, a town in Galicia, north-west Spain.
The girl’s father unintentionally left her in the car after being distracted by a phone call.
High temperatures in the area reached up to 38°C (100°F) during this hot spell.
The girl went into cardiac arrest after several hours inside the car.
Emergency services were called after the mother learned the girl had not arrived at nursery.
The town council declared two days of official mourning and planned a minute of silence.
Spain is experiencing unusual early heat with temperatures higher than normal for May.
Increased extreme heat and fires in Spain are linked to climate change and rising global temperatures.
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is facing strong criticism after a video showed him threatening detained activists from a flotilla at the port of Ashdod. The video sparked international condemnation, including criticism from Israeli leaders and media, as well as from foreign governments like Italy.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister, was seen in a video taunting detained flotilla activists.
The activists were held at Ashdod port, some kneeling with hands tied behind their backs.
The video led to criticism in Israeli media, with some calling for Ben-Gvir to be fired.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also criticized Ben-Gvir's behavior.
International leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, condemned the video.
Italian newspapers criticized Israel and its actions related to the flotilla incident.
In the same article, the U.S. indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro over a 1996 attack killing four Americans.
The indictment increased tensions between the U.S. and Cuba, with speculation about military conflict.
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China and Russia have criticized the United States for indicting Cuba's former President Raúl Castro. Both countries expressed support for Cuba and called on the U.S. to stop using sanctions and threats against the Caribbean nation.
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The U.S. indicted Raúl Castro and other Cuban nationals for their alleged involvement in the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes.
Raúl Castro led Cuba as president from 2008 to 2018 and remains an influential figure at age 94.
China opposes the U.S. use of sanctions and judicial actions without approval from the United Nations Security Council.
Russia condemned the U.S. actions as interference in Cuba’s internal affairs and promised continued support for Cuba.
Both China and Russia called the U.S. pressure campaign against Cuba unjustified and urged a halt to threats and sanctions.
The U.S. Justice Department announced the indictments amid ongoing tensions with Cuba.
The incident is part of broader U.S. efforts to pressure Cuba politically and economically.
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President Donald Trump sent Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special representative to Greenland amid tensions over Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. might annex Greenland for security reasons. Landry was heckled by some Greenland residents, while Greenland’s Prime Minister said the people want to keep control over their own land.
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Governor Jeff Landry visited Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, as President Trump’s special envoy.
Trump had suggested the U.S. might take control of Greenland for national security, causing concern in Greenland and Denmark.
A video showed Greenland residents shouting “Don’t come here” at Landry.
Landry said Trump told him to make friends in Greenland.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said he had a respectful meeting with Landry.
Nielsen emphasized that Greenlanders want self-determination and that their land is not for sale.
Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, meaning it governs itself in many ways but is still linked to Denmark.
The situation is ongoing and still developing.
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Mick Jagger is acting as a lighthouse keeper in a new film called Three Incestuous Sisters, directed by Alice Rohrwacher. The movie, filmed on the Italian island Stromboli, is based on a story by Audrey Niffenegger and stars actors like Josh O’Connor and Dakota Johnson.
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Mick Jagger is playing a lighthouse keeper in the film Three Incestuous Sisters.
The movie is directed by Alice Rohrwacher, known for her films Happy as Lazzaro and La Chimera.
Three Incestuous Sisters is Rohrwacher’s first English-language film.
The story is adapted from a visual novel by Audrey Niffenegger, the author of The Time Traveler’s Wife.
The plot centers on three sisters who fall in love with a lighthouse keeper’s son.
Josh O’Connor plays the son of Jagger’s character in the film.
The film is being shot on the Italian island of Stromboli.
Mick Jagger has acted in several films before and also worked as a producer on various projects.
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The United States has charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder. This action increases tensions between the U.S. and Cuba, as President Donald Trump seeks to push for change in Cuba’s government, which has been led by the Communist Party since 1959.
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The U.S. government announced murder charges against Raúl Castro on May 21, 2026.
Raúl Castro is the former president of Cuba and brother of Fidel Castro, who led the 1959 revolution.
The charges mark a significant rise in pressure from the U.S. toward Cuba’s communist government.
President Donald Trump is advocating for regime change in Cuba.
Relations between the U.S. and Cuba have been strained since the Cold War era.
Cuba’s current government has been led by the Communist Party for over six decades.
This indictment could further worsen diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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Ukrainian drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery deep inside Russia, causing a large fire, according to President Zelenskyy. These strikes are part of Ukraine’s increased use of long-range attacks targeting Russia’s oil industry, aiming to reduce Moscow’s war funding.
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Ukrainian drones hit the Syzran refinery in Russia, located more than 800 km inside Russian territory.
The attack caused a fire with large black smoke clouds.
Russia’s Samara region governor reported two people killed by drone attacks in Syzran but did not specify the refinery.
The refinery is owned by Rosneft, a major Russian oil and gas company.
Ukraine has improved its drone and missile technology, allowing for mid- and long-range strikes deep in Russia.
Ukraine conducts almost daily attacks on Russian oil facilities to cut Russia’s income from oil sales.
The long-range strikes have contributed to Ukrainian gains on the battlefield and increased pressure on Russian President Putin.
Russia’s air defenses claimed to have shot down 121 Ukrainian drones in a recent 12-hour period.
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The U.K. government will release secret papers about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s time as a trade envoy. This follows concerns that he shared government information with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted criminal linked to sex crimes.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was a U.K. trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.
Lawmakers demanded the release of papers after allegations of him sharing government reports with Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein was a wealthy financier involved in sexual abuse and exploitation of young women and girls.
The U.S. Justice Department released millions of pages of documents about Epstein, revealing his network of influential friends.
The scandal has raised questions about power among the British aristocracy, politicians, and business leaders, called “the Establishment.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal title by King Charles III to protect the monarchy’s reputation.
Government officials called for greater transparency and accountability regarding the royal family’s actions.
The papers are scheduled for public release on a Thursday, correcting an earlier mention of Wednesday.
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