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People across Kenya are protesting because fuel prices have become very high. The protests have turned deadly, with at least four people killed and many arrested, as people blame the government and the impact of Iran closing an important shipping route. Nearby, a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has caused many deaths and an international health emergency.
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Protests took place all over Kenya due to rapid increases in fuel prices.
At least four people have died during these protests.
Hundreds of protesters have been arrested by authorities.
The fuel price rise is linked to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
In eastern DR Congo, a new kind of Ebola virus outbreak has killed over 100 people.
Around 400 Ebola cases are suspected, raising concern in neighboring countries.
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola situation an international health emergency.
In Sierra Leone, more women are working as rickshaw drivers, an area previously dominated by men.
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People protested outside Greece’s foreign ministry in Athens after Israeli forces stopped several boats carrying aid to Gaza near Cyprus. The boats had international volunteers, including some from Greece.
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Israeli forces intercepted aid boats heading to Gaza.
The boats were near the coast of Cyprus when stopped.
The aid flotilla included volunteers from different countries.
Some of the volunteers on the boats were Greek nationals.
The protest took place in Athens outside the Greek foreign ministry.
The demonstrators showed their reaction to the Israeli interception.
The boats carried humanitarian aid intended for Gaza.
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U.S. prosecutors have asked a judge to drop fraud and conspiracy charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who was accused of bribing officials to secure a large solar power project in India. The Adani Group denied the accusations, and the judge must approve the dismissal request.
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Gautam Adani was charged in 2024 with conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud related to a $265 million bribery scheme for a solar power deal in India.
Prosecutors said they will no longer use resources on these criminal charges against Adani and his co-defendants.
The case is pending approval from a U.S. federal judge in Brooklyn.
Adani was never arrested or brought to the U.S. for trial.
Charges followed allegations by Wall Street investors and a financial research firm accusing Adani of stock manipulation and fraud.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also settled a related civil lawsuit against Adani.
Adani’s company controls one of the world’s largest solar projects in India and has close connections with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Some countries canceled or paused deals with Adani after the charges were announced.
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Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told US envoy Jeff Landry that Greenland is not for sale and will keep its self-rule. The US, led by President Donald Trump, wants to buy Greenland for security reasons, but Greenland and Denmark reject this idea.
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Greenland’s Prime Minister said the island is not for sale and its self-determination cannot be negotiated.
US envoy Jeff Landry met with Greenland’s leaders to discuss the future of Greenland.
President Trump wants to buy Greenland to prevent Russia or China from controlling it.
Trump has threatened to take over Greenland by force if needed.
NATO members, including Denmark, are concerned about these US threats.
Greenland, Denmark, and the US have a group of experts working on solutions.
Greenland’s Foreign Minister said they have set clear limits, refusing to sell the island.
Trump wants Greenland included in a US defense system against nuclear threats.
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Many fathers in Afghanistan are struggling to find work to feed their families because the country faces high unemployment and severe hunger. Some are forced to make heartbreaking choices, including selling their children, to pay for food or medical care.
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About 75% of people in Afghanistan cannot meet their basic needs.
Unemployment is very high, and aid has greatly decreased.
Around 4.7 million people in Afghanistan are close to famine.
Men gather daily in search of scarce jobs that pay only a few dollars.
Some fathers sell their children to pay for food or medical treatment.
One father sold his daughter for surgery to treat her appendicitis and liver cyst.
A local bakery gives out stale bread to hungry men in the town square.
Many families survive on bread and water due to lack of other food.
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The UK government has launched a new £30 million crime unit to tackle gangs using shops on High Streets to carry out illegal activities. This follows a BBC investigation that exposed organized crime in shops selling illegal cigarettes, vapes, and other illegal goods. The unit will operate for three years, led by the National Crime Agency, with extra police officers and funding for trading standards.
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A new £30 million High Street organised crime unit will run for three years, led by the National Crime Agency (NCA).
The unit targets gangs using shops to sell illegal tobacco, vapes, and run other crimes like money laundering and illegal immigration.
The government will add 75 new police officers in regions including Greater Manchester, West Midlands, Essex, and Kent.
£20 million will go to the NCA, £6 million to trading standards, and £3.75 million shared among immigration enforcement, HMRC, and the unit's running costs.
The NCA estimates at least £1 billion of criminal money is laundered through High Street shops each year.
The BBC's year-long investigation uncovered secret tunnels, asylum seekers buying and selling shops illegally, and organised crime gangs controlling many stores.
The Home Secretary has vowed to shut down illegal shops, seize criminal cash, and put those responsible in jail.
The government plans to review and strengthen law enforcement powers and consider longer closure orders to keep criminal businesses shut down.
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At the Cannes film festival, actor Javier Bardem criticized President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said these leaders represent harmful male behavior, using strong language to express his views.
Key Facts
Javier Bardem is an award-winning actor.
Bardem made his comments during the Cannes film festival in France.
The event was for the debut of the movie “The Beloved.”
Bardem criticized President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and President Putin.
He spoke about what he called “male toxic behavior.”
The movie “The Beloved” focuses on the impact of this behavior.
Bardem’s remarks were made in an interview with reporters.
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An Indian High Court decided that the Kamal Maula mosque was originally a temple for a Hindu goddess. Because of this ruling, Muslims are no longer allowed to pray at the Bhojshala complex, where they had prayed for many years.
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The court is an Indian High Court.
The ruling concerns the Kamal Maula mosque, built in medieval times.
The court said the mosque was originally a Hindu temple.
The temple was dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
Muslims had been praying at the Bhojshala complex for centuries.
After the ruling, Muslims are banned from praying there.
The Bhojshala complex is the location of the disputed religious site.
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The Croatian President, Zoran Milanovic, has refused to approve Israel’s new ambassador because of disagreements with Israel’s current government policies. This is the first time in Croatia’s history that a president has rejected an ambassador’s appointment, reflecting rising tensions between the two countries over recent conflicts.
Key Facts
President Milanovic rejected Israel’s proposed new ambassador to Croatia.
He cited disagreements with Israel’s policies as the reason for the refusal.
Israel announced its proposed ambassador before getting Croatia’s official approval, which Milanovic criticized.
Croatia’s armed forces will not cooperate with the Israeli military due to concerns about violations of humanitarian law.
Milanovic opposed US-Israeli actions aimed at changing Iran’s government, citing possible economic harm.
Nissan Amdur, the new Israeli diplomat, will serve as charge d’affaires, a role that does not require presidential approval.
The Croatian government is more conservative and pro-Israel, while Milanovic is from a left-wing party with different views.
The president has sole authority to approve or reject ambassador appointments in Croatia.
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Cuba is facing a serious fuel shortage after the United States stopped oil shipments from Venezuela and imposed a near-total oil blockade. This has caused power outages, supply problems, and economic troubles in Cuba, while the U.S. wants Cuba to change its economy and politics.
Key Facts
Cuba is almost out of fuel due to reduced oil supplies.
The U.S. cut off oil shipments from Venezuela to Cuba.
A near-total oil blockade by the U.S. is in place against Cuba.
Cuba’s old energy system has led to widespread blackouts.
The fuel shortage is worsening Cuba’s economic crisis.
The U.S. wants Cuba to open its economy and make political reforms.
President Donald Trump has threatened Cuba with possible military action.
Discussions about the situation include experts on Cuba and U.S.-Latin America relations.
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Health officials say the Ebola outbreak in Congo started weeks ago. The World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency, and over 100 people have died. Two cases, including one death, have been reported in Uganda.
Key Facts
The Ebola outbreak began several weeks ago in Congo.
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
More than 100 people have died from Ebola in Congo.
Uganda has reported two cases of Ebola, including one death.
Health officials are monitoring the situation closely due to the spread to neighboring countries.
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Gunfire broke out at the Islamic Center of San Diego while a father and son were nearby heading to a store. Police responded to the active shooter situation, and a local resident shared what they saw during the event.
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The shooting happened inside the Islamic Center of San Diego.
A father and son were going to a store when the gunfire started.
San Diego police arrived quickly to handle the active shooter emergency.
A local witness provided an account of what happened.
The event took place on May 18, 2026.
The report focuses on the immediate response and eyewitness details.
No further information on casualties or motive was provided in the article.
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Supporters of Bolivia’s ex-President Evo Morales joined large protests against current President Rodrigo Paz amid the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. The protests caused roadblocks and clashes in the capital, with police using tear gas and blocking key highways, while the government made some agreements with striking groups to reduce unrest.
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Bolivia is experiencing its worst economic crisis in 40 years.
Protesters are mainly supporters of ex-President Evo Morales.
Demonstrators marched to the capital, La Paz, and clashed with riot police.
Protesters used dynamite and slingshots; police responded with tear gas.
The protests involve roadblocks that have stopped trucks and caused shortages of food, fuel, and medicine.
President Rodrigo Paz has been in office for six months and faces strong opposition from Morales’ allied groups.
The government made deals with striking miners and teachers to end some protests.
Neighboring countries and the U.S. support President Paz and condemn efforts to destabilize Bolivia’s government.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak has spread to neighboring Uganda, with confirmed cases and deaths, and the US has implemented travel restrictions while one American worker in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola.
Key Facts
The Ebola outbreak began in the DRC and has quickly spread to Uganda.
As of May 17, there are 10 confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC, 336 suspected cases, and 88 deaths.
Uganda has 2 confirmed Ebola cases and 1 death.
WHO declared this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
The Ebola strain involved is Bundibugyo, which is less common and lacks approved treatments or vaccines.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has introduced travel restrictions and is monitoring arrivals from affected countries.
One American, Dr. Peter Stafford, working in the DRC, tested positive for Ebola and is being moved to Germany for treatment along with six other Americans.
The CDC says the risk to Americans is low.
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An American doctor working in eastern Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola amid a growing outbreak. Health officials are working to contain the virus, which has spread to Uganda and caused at least 80 deaths.
Key Facts
Dr. Peter Stafford, an American medical missionary, contracted the Ebola virus while treating patients in eastern Congo.
The Ebola strain involved is the Bundibugyo type, which is less common than the Zaire strain.
Ebola cases have been confirmed in both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
At least 80 people have died from the outbreak so far.
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has imposed temporary travel restrictions on travelers from affected areas.
Dr. Stafford’s wife and another American doctor were exposed but have no symptoms and are in quarantine.
The Staffords’ children are being monitored, and plans are underway to evacuate exposed Americans to Germany for isolation and treatment.
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A fast-moving brush fire started Monday morning in Simi Valley, southern California, causing evacuation orders and damaging at least one home. The fire grew to over 700 acres by early afternoon with no containment, forcing more than 20,000 people to leave their homes.
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The fire began just after 10 a.m. in Simi Valley, Ventura County.
By 2 p.m., the fire had spread to over 700 acres with zero containment.
Mandatory evacuation orders affected more than 20,000 residents in southern Simi Valley.
At least one home caught fire, visible in aerial footage.
Firefighters used multiple helicopters to drop water on the blaze.
The fire threatened neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks nearby.
The National Weather Service warned of winds 20 to 30 mph until 3 p.m.
Officials hope changing weather conditions will help control the fire.
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A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is challenging African countries as international health aid has decreased significantly in recent years. African leaders want to rely less on foreign donors and manage their own health responses, especially with growing population needs and new disease threats like a hantavirus outbreak.
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There is a new Ebola outbreak affecting Congo and Uganda.
This Ebola strain has no approved treatments or vaccines yet.
African governments are facing reduced health aid from global donors.
International support for health programs in Africa has fallen by half in five years.
Cuts in aid were worsened by policies during the Trump administration.
Africa’s population is growing quickly, now over 1.5 billion people.
A separate hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship also raised health alerts in Africa.
African leaders are discussing “health sovereignty,” meaning managing their own health systems without relying too much on outside help.
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President Donald Trump has delayed a planned military attack on Iran after Middle Eastern leaders asked him to wait. He said serious talks are now happening and hopes a deal acceptable to the U.S. and the region can be reached.
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President Trump postponed an attack on Iran following requests from leaders like Qatar’s Emir and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince.
Trump said serious negotiations are underway to find a peaceful solution.
He instructed military leaders to stay ready to launch a large attack if no acceptable deal is reached.
The U.S. and Israel have been involved in conflict with Iran since February 28.
Pakistan is acting as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump wants a deal that prevents Iran from having nuclear weapons and limits its military capabilities.
Iran demands the release of frozen assets and lifting of sanctions, while maintaining it will protect its rights in talks.
A fragile ceasefire began on April 8, but both sides accuse each other of breaking it.
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At least four people died and 30 were injured during protests in Kenya against rising fuel prices. Authorities arrested 348 people as nationwide strikes and demonstrations disrupted major cities, including Nairobi and Mombasa.
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Four people were killed, and 30 were injured in protests over high fuel prices in Kenya.
Police arrested 348 people during the demonstrations.
Protests included a public transport strike affecting major cities like Nairobi and Mombasa.
Kenya recently increased fuel prices by up to 23.5%, following a prior 24.2% rise.
Rising fuel costs have caused prices of food and basic goods to go up, affecting many citizens.
The government cited global oil market instability, linked to the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the reason for the fuel price hike.
Some officials said the protests were taken over by criminals and political groups, while opposition leaders blamed government corruption and profiteering.
Rights groups condemned the use of lethal force by law enforcement during the protests.
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