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At least 22 people were killed in Israeli air attacks on Lebanon within 24 hours, despite a ceasefire extension. The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has caused over 3,000 deaths since early March, with attacks targeting homes, vehicles, and farmland in southern Lebanon.
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At least 22 people died in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in the last 24 hours.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports a total of 3,042 deaths since fighting resumed on March 2.
Israeli strikes included air raids killing people in the Nabatieh area, Harouf, and near Bint Jbeil.
An Israeli warplane destroyed a home, killing four and injuring two in Kfar Sir.
A drone hit a vehicle near a municipal building, killing one and injuring others, including a man distributing bread.
Israeli forces used phosphorus bombs near farmers in Tyre, but no injuries were reported.
Israeli military set up checkpoints and detained Lebanese nationals, confiscating their phones.
Israel threatened forced displacement of residents in 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon.
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Three off-duty Canadian police officers from Toronto were arrested in Spain on serious criminal charges while vacationing. Two officers faced charges related to assault and sexual assault, and the third was charged with attacking a police officer.
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Three Canadian police officers, all off-duty and vacationing, were arrested in Barcelona, Spain.
The officers work for the Toronto Police Service.
One officer was suspended after returning to Canada; the other two will be suspended once they return.
Charges include sexual assault, assault causing injuries, and attacking a police officer.
The incidents reportedly happened inside a taxi involving a sex worker.
Two officers were arrested on May 13, with the third arrested after a chase in Palma de Mallorca days later.
All three officers appeared in court on May 15.
Toronto Police have not released the names of the officers and declined further comment due to ongoing court cases.
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A fast-moving wildfire called the Sandy Fire started near Simi Valley, close to Los Angeles, threatening homes in the area. Authorities told thousands of people to leave their homes to stay safe.
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The Sandy Fire began around 10 a.m. near hills above Simi Valley in Southern California.
Simi Valley is about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
Strong winds helped the fire spread quickly towards suburban neighborhoods.
Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate to avoid danger.
Emergency teams worked to control the fire and protect homes.
Wildfires like this are common in California during dry, windy weather.
Officials monitored the situation closely to keep residents informed.
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A new Ebola outbreak caused by a rare strain is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, causing worry among health officials. The World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency, and travel restrictions are in place to reduce spread.
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The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which currently has no vaccine.
Thirty Ebola cases have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Two cases, including one death, have been confirmed in Uganda from travelers coming from the DRC.
Over 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths are reported.
One American worker tested positive and is receiving treatment in Germany.
Ebola is harder to control than some other viruses because it spreads easily once it jumps to humans.
Past Ebola outbreaks have had death rates between 30% and 50%.
Travel restrictions target people without U.S. passports from the affected countries to protect public health.
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A Nato jet from Romania shot down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia after the drone was pushed off course, likely due to Russian electronic jamming. Estonian and Ukrainian officials said the drone was not intentionally flown into Nato airspace and blamed Russia for interfering with the drone’s path.
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A Romanian Nato F-16 jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia.
The drone crashed near a residential area in Estonia.
Estonia’s defense minister said the drone’s path was analyzed, leading to the decision to shoot it down.
Ukraine apologized to Estonia and the Baltic countries for the accidental incident.
Ukrainian officials said Russia’s jamming caused their drones to enter Nato airspace unintentionally.
Latvia’s government recently collapsed after a similar incident involving drones and an oil facility.
Russia claimed Ukraine planned drone attacks launched from Baltic states but Baltic officials denied this.
Estonian officials urged Ukraine to be careful with drone routes because of Russian electronic interference.
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UK police are investigating two old allegations of child sex abuse linked to information found in documents from the US Justice Department's probe into Jeffrey Epstein. The investigations focus on incidents in Surrey and Berkshire during the 1980s and 1990s, and no arrests have been made so far.
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UK police in Surrey are investigating two separate allegations of child sex abuse from the 1980s and 1990s.
The cases relate to locations in Surrey and Berkshire.
No arrests have been made at this time.
The investigations began after reviewing documents from the US Justice Department about Jeffrey Epstein.
Several UK police forces are reviewing over 3 million pages of documents linked to Epstein’s crimes.
Issues being examined include possible misuse of Epstein’s private jet for sex trafficking and links to former Prince Andrew.
The UK National Police Chiefs’ Council has set up a group to coordinate police efforts on Epstein-related cases.
King Charles III removed royal titles from his brother, Prince Andrew, due to his association with Epstein.
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An American doctor working in the Democratic Republic of Congo contracted Ebola. Matt Allison, the head of the missionary group Serge, provided an update on the doctor’s condition during a CBS News interview.
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The doctor is American and contracted Ebola while working in Congo.
The doctor was part of a medical mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Matt Allison is the executive director of the missionary group called Serge.
Matt Allison spoke to CBS News to share the latest information about the doctor.
The update was broadcast on CBS News and available in their app.
Ebola is a serious virus that causes severe illness and can be deadly.
Missionary groups often work in medical and humanitarian roles in Africa.
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John Swinney has been re-appointed as Scotland’s first minister after his party, the SNP, won the most seats in the Scottish Parliament election. Swinney will lead a government that includes the Greens, with a focus on independence, the economy, health, and the cost of living.
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John Swinney was nominated and re-appointed first minister by the Scottish Parliament.
The SNP won 57 seats after the election, short of an outright majority.
The SNP and Green Party together hold a pro-independence majority in the parliament.
Other parties in parliament include Labour (17 seats), Reform UK Scotland (17 seats), Greens (15 seats), Conservatives (12 seats), and Liberal Democrats (10 seats).
Swinney’s government must work with other parties to pass laws since it does not have a majority alone.
Swinney plans to focus on reducing the cost of living, improving the NHS, growing the economy, and protecting the environment.
A second independence referendum has been called for by SNP and Greens but requires UK government approval, which has been refused so far.
Opposition parties urged attention to economic and health issues and warned against focusing too much on the independence question.
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A court in Pakistan sentenced Umar Hayat, 23, to death for killing 17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf last year. The case highlighted concerns about women’s safety and violence against women who assert their independence, especially those active on social media.
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Umar Hayat was sentenced to death for murdering TikTok star Sana Yousaf on June 2, 2023.
Sana Yousaf was 17 years old and active on TikTok and Instagram.
Hayat developed an obsession with Yousaf after online interactions and confesses to the crime.
The murder happened after Yousaf refused to meet Hayat and a conflict occurred at her home, witnessed by her mother and aunt.
Hayat was arrested within 20 hours of the murder in Faisalabad.
The killing is part of a wider problem in Pakistan involving violent acts against women, often linked to “honour” and misogyny.
In 2024, at least 346 women in Pakistan were killed in “honour” related violence, according to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.
Activists say violence stems from cultural views that give men a sense of entitlement over women’s choices and bodies.
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Philippine authorities are investigating security officers who fired guns inside the Senate building last week when Senator Ronald Dela Rosa was taking shelter there after an ICC arrest warrant was issued against him. No one was nearby when shots were fired, and the senator later escaped the building.
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Senator Ronald Dela Rosa took refuge in the Philippine Senate on May 11 after an ICC arrest warrant was unsealed against him.
Security guards inside the Senate fired weapons without provocation during this event.
The first shot was fired by Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca, according to officials.
Investigators found 44 fired cartridges from four guns at the scene.
CCTV footage shows Aplasca firing a rifle.
Senator Dela Rosa left the Senate building and left in a car linked to Senator Robin Padilla.
Officials say no government agents entered the Senate building during the incident.
The case is now with the Department of Justice for more investigation.
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An American doctor named Peter Stafford, who works as a medical missionary in Congo, tested positive for Ebola. He is now receiving treatment in Germany.
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Dr. Peter Stafford is an American medical missionary.
He works in Congo, where there is an Ebola outbreak.
He tested positive for the Ebola virus.
He is currently being treated in a hospital in Germany.
Ebola is a serious disease that can cause fever and bleeding.
Medical missionaries often provide healthcare in places with limited resources.
Germany has advanced medical facilities to treat Ebola patients.
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Qatar's foreign ministry said that the talks between the United States and Iran need more time to work. This came after President Donald Trump said Gulf countries asked him to pause any further attacks while indirect peace talks are happening.
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Qatar's foreign ministry made a statement about US-Iran negotiations.
They said more time is needed for the talks to succeed.
President Donald Trump said Gulf countries requested a pause on further attacks.
The US and Iran are involved in indirect peace talks.
The talks relate to reducing conflict in the Gulf region.
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U.S. authorities are investigating whether several Chinese companies reduced the production of shipping containers in late 2019 to limit supply and raise prices before the COVID-19 pandemic started. Some Chinese executives connected to these companies have been indicted, and one was recently detained in France, with plans for extradition to the U.S.
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The investigation focuses on Chinese firms that make most of the world’s shipping containers.
In late 2019, these companies cut workers’ hours, possibly to reduce container production deliberately.
This happened just before the global supply chain faced big problems due to COVID-19.
The shortage of shipping containers in 2020 caused difficulties in meeting demand for imports.
Several Chinese executives have been formally charged (indicted) by U.S. authorities.
One Chinese executive was arrested in France and may be sent to the U.S. for trial.
The U.S. Department of Justice delayed announcing the case until after President Trump’s recent visit to China.
During the visit, President Trump and Chinese President Xi agreed to strengthen economic and trade relations, including deals for Boeing planes and agricultural products.
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A car bomb exploded near a Syrian Defence Ministry building in Damascus, killing at least one soldier and injuring more than 20 people. The explosion happened as army members tried to defuse a bomb planted nearby in the Bab Sharqi district.
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The explosion occurred close to the Syrian Defence Ministry building in Damascus.
At least one soldier died and over 20 people were wounded.
The army had found an improvised explosive device (a homemade bomb) near the site.
The car bomb went off while soldiers were attempting to defuse the first bomb.
Injured people were taken to hospitals for treatment.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
Syria has seen many security incidents and bombings since President Bashar al-Assad’s fall in late 2024.
Previous attacks included a car bomb killing 20 people in Manbij and a suicide bomber killing 25 people inside a church in Damascus.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China shortly after President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visits highlight important meetings between world leaders from Russia, China, and the United States.
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Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, is currently visiting China.
This visit comes one week after President Trump held a summit with Xi Jinping, China’s president.
The Trump-Xi meeting was described as historic, indicating it was an important event.
These events show ongoing talks between major world leaders from Russia, China, and the U.S.
The visit was reported by CBS News and covered by reporter Holly Williams.
The article mentions watching the CBS News report for more details.
The meetings reflect diplomatic relations among these countries.
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The article discusses how Iran is using antisemitism as a new type of threat. Instead of using traditional military forces, Iran spreads hatred online that leads to real-world violence.
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Iran is shifting its tactics to spread antisemitism.
The goal is to cause violence without sending soldiers.
The strategy uses online messages to encourage attacks offline.
This method is seen as a form of warfare.
The threat targets Jewish people and communities.
It represents a national security concern.
The approach avoids direct military involvement from Iran.
The tactic blends online influence with real actions.
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Iran has presented a new peace proposal asking the United States to stop hostile actions against Iran and its ally in Lebanon. The proposal also calls for U.S. troops to leave areas near Iran, payments to cover war damages, lifting of sanctions, and release of frozen Iranian funds.
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Iran wants all hostilities by the U.S. and its allies against Iran and its proxy group in Lebanon to end.
Tehran demands U.S. military forces to withdraw from locations close to Iran.
Iran requests reparations, meaning payments, for damage caused during a U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran.
The proposal asks for the removal of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Iran wants frozen funds belonging to the country to be released.
The peace proposal represents Tehran’s latest attempt to resolve tensions with the U.S. and its partners.
Iran’s proxy group in Lebanon is part of the broader conflict context mentioned in the proposal.
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Cuba is facing a severe fuel shortage that is causing widespread power blackouts across the country. This situation is creating a serious humanitarian crisis, with many basic supplies becoming scarce.
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Cuba’s fuel supply is running very low.
The fuel shortage is causing frequent and long-lasting power outages (blackouts).
Many essential goods and services are becoming hard to find or are missing.
The lack of fuel affects transportation, electricity, and daily life on the island.
The situation is described as a "humanitarian catastrophe," meaning it seriously harms people’s well-being.
The crisis is ongoing as of May 2026.
The challenges are affecting the capital city, Havana, and likely other parts of Cuba too.
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Ukraine carried out a large drone attack on Moscow, showing it can strike deep inside Russia. This reduces Ukraine’s reliance on U.S. permission to get long-range weapons, as it increasingly builds its own drones and missiles.
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Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow using homemade drones.
Russia said it shot down many drones but struggled to fully block the attack.
The strike hit targets like a microchip facility and an oil pumping station near Moscow.
Long-range weapon supplies from the U.S. and Germany to Ukraine have been limited due to fears of escalating conflict.
President Donald Trump previously declined selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine for these reasons.
Ukraine’s growing ability to produce its own long-range drones allows it to act more independently.
This change challenges the influence of U.S. and European permission over Ukraine's strike capabilities.
Analysts see this as increasing pressure on Russia, worsening its security concerns near its capital.
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Maid cafés in Japan began in the early 2000s as small, niche places where waitresses dressed as French maids served mainly local men. Over time, these cafés have become popular with many tourists and are now recognized as a common attraction in Japan.
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Maid cafés started in Japan in the early 2000s.
Waitresses wear French maid costumes and serve customers.
At first, mostly local men visited these cafés.
Maid cafés have grown beyond a small subculture.
They now attract many foreign tourists.
The cafés have become a mainstream part of Japan’s tourism scene.
They offer a unique cultural experience for visitors.
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