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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.
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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.
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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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A Jewish man in his 20s was attacked outside a building in Golders Green, north London. The police are treating the incident as a hate crime but have not made any arrests yet.
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The attack happened in the early hours of Monday on the Grove in Golders Green.
The victim was assaulted after stepping outside to take a phone call.
He was injured on his face and back and is now in hospital.
Police classify the attack as antisemitic.
No arrests have been made so far; police continue to investigate.
Golders Green has a large Jewish community and has seen several antisemitic attacks recently.
Local MP Sarah Sackman has raised the issue with the police and called for more action.
Police ask anyone with information to call 101 with the reference CAD 542/18MAY.
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A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. The park is the only place where visitors can search and keep natural diamonds found in a volcanic area.
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Keshia Smith found a 3.09-carat white diamond at the park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
The diamond is flat, smooth, colorless, and about the size of a bead.
Smith named the diamond "Za'Novia Liberty Diamond" to honor her grandchildren and America's 250th year.
Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only location where people can search for diamonds in their natural volcanic source.
Visitors search a 37-acre plowed field, and anything found belongs to them.
Since 1972, over 37,377 diamonds have been found by visitors to this park.
The largest U.S. diamond ever found, the 40.23-carat Uncle Sam, was discovered there in 1924.
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Professor Anne Moore warns that the latest Ebola outbreak is caused by a rare strain called Bundibugyo, for which current tests and vaccines are not fully effective. She says international health funding is shrinking, leading to a weaker response, and calls for stronger global cooperation and better preparedness to prevent future health crises.
Key Facts
The current Ebola outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, different from the more common Zaire strain.
Existing Ebola vaccines and tests mainly target the Zaire strain and may not work well against Bundibugyo.
International funding for health responses is decreasing, which weakens the fight against outbreaks.
Professor Moore compares epidemic preparedness to maintaining fire stations that must be ready even if rarely used.
The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a key role in coordinating global health responses.
She emphasizes that viruses spread regardless of political distractions or reduced funding.
A fast, united international effort is needed to stop epidemics before they become major crises.
Health systems must be well-funded, staffed, and trusted before outbreaks occur to be effective.
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President Donald Trump announced he has canceled a planned U.S. military attack on Iran that was set for Tuesday. The decision came after Gulf leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates asked him to pause the attack to allow ongoing peace negotiations with Iran.
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President Trump said the attack on Iran was scheduled for Tuesday but was called off to support serious negotiations.
The request to delay the attack came from leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Iran reportedly sent updated terms for a possible deal through Pakistani mediators.
Trump emphasized the deal aims to ensure Iran will not have nuclear weapons.
The U.S. military was told to stay ready to launch a large attack quickly if talks fail.
The ceasefire on attacks, originally set to end April 7, was extended indefinitely at Pakistan’s request.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, affecting global oil markets and trade routes.
Over the weekend, President Trump warned Iran that time is running out to accept a peace deal.
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French film company Canal+, owned by billionaire Vincent Bolloré, has decided to stop working with about 600 film and TV professionals who signed a petition against Bolloré’s strong influence in the cinema industry. The petition accused Bolloré of promoting far-right ideas in French cinema, leading to a major conflict during the Cannes Film Festival.
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Canal+ is France’s largest film and TV production company and controls a large share of French media.
Vincent Bolloré, the owner of Canal+, is a right-wing billionaire accused of pushing far-right political ideas into the film industry.
Around 600 professionals who signed a petition criticizing Bolloré were blacklisted by Canal+ and barred from future work with the company.
The petition was signed by well-known French actors and filmmakers, who warned about the growing far-right influence on cinema.
Canal+ chairman Maxime Saada said he wants to protect the company’s independence and diversity by cutting ties with petition signers.
Bolloré’s media holdings also include TV and radio stations accused of promoting far-right viewpoints.
Experts compared this blacklisting to McCarthyism, a period in 1940s America when people were punished for their political beliefs.
Canal+ accounted for nearly half of all investments in French film and TV in 2024, highlighting the industry’s dependence on the company.
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President Donald Trump said he delayed a planned military attack on Iran after leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates asked him to wait. He said serious talks are happening and that the U.S. will not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons, but the military is ready to act if no good deal is reached.
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President Trump planned a military strike on Iran but held off at the request of Gulf state leaders.
The leaders who asked him to wait are from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump said a deal with Iran could be "very acceptable" to the U.S. but warned the military could attack quickly if talks fail.
Iran has not responded publicly to Trump’s latest announcement.
Since February 28, Israel and U.S. forces have carried out airstrikes on Iran.
Iran has fired drones and missiles at Israeli and U.S. targets in the Gulf region.
A ceasefire agreed in April has mostly stopped fighting but with occasional attacks.
Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for about 20% of the world’s oil and gas, causing global oil prices to rise.
The U.S. is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports to pressure Iran in the talks.
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The New York Times reported that Israel has built two secret military bases in Iraq’s western desert to support attacks on Iran. The United States knew about these bases, but Iraq’s government was not informed, raising concerns about Iraqi sovereignty. A local shepherd was reportedly killed after discovering one of the bases and reporting unusual military activity.
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Israel constructed two secret military bases in Iraq’s western desert region.
These bases support Israeli strikes against Iran.
The United States was aware of at least one of the bases since June 2025.
Iraq’s government has not officially acknowledged the existence of the bases.
A 29-year-old Bedouin shepherd named Awad al-Shammari reportedly found a base and reported it to Iraqi authorities.
The shepherd was killed when a helicopter fired on his truck.
Israel and Iraq have no diplomatic relations.
The existence of the bases has raised concerns about the violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
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Canal+, France's largest film producer, announced it will stop working with 600 industry professionals who signed a petition against its owner, Vincent Bolloré, a right-wing billionaire. An economics expert said France may have an overly simple approach to controlling politics in the media, raising concerns about media concentration.
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Canal+ is France's biggest film producer.
The group will no longer collaborate with 600 professionals who opposed Vincent Bolloré.
Vincent Bolloré is a right-wing billionaire and owner of Canal+.
The professionals had signed a petition against Bolloré.
Renaud Foucart, an economics lecturer, commented on the issue.
He said France may have a "naive view" about regulating politics in the media.
The concern is about too much control of media by a few powerful people.
This situation touches on the relationship between media ownership and political influence.
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The Palestinian group Fatah recently held elections for its top leadership bodies, with results announced after a delay. President Mahmoud Abbas and his close allies secured major positions, including the election of Abbas’s son, showing Abbas’s strong control over the group.
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Fatah completed its eighth General Conference and elected members to its Central Committee and Revolutionary Council.
The election results were delayed and defended by the head of the elections committee, Wael Lafi.
Mahmoud Abbas was unanimously chosen as chair before the elections, indicating his strong influence.
Half of the old leadership was replaced, with Abbas’s allies retaining key seats, including in Gaza.
Abbas’s son, Yasser, was elected to the Central Committee despite not having previous leadership roles.
Palestinian prisoners, including Marwan Barghouti and Zakariya al-Zubaidi, won seats on the Central Committee.
The Revolutionary Council’s 80 seats were mostly filled by insiders and officials working in the Palestinian Authority.
The new Central Committee does not include any representatives from Palestinians living outside Palestine, a change from before.
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President Donald Trump announced he is delaying a planned military strike on Iran to allow more time for negotiations. He said this decision came after requests from leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who believe a good deal can still be reached.
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President Trump planned to attack Iran but paused the operation.
The pause came after requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
These leaders believe serious negotiations with Iran are happening now.
The U.S. views Iran’s recent peace offer as not good enough.
Trump has delayed attacks on Iran multiple times since the conflict started.
He prepared top security officials to discuss military options in a meeting.
Trump told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine to suspend attack plans but remain ready.
The goal of the deal is to stop Iran from having nuclear weapons, though no recent progress has been confirmed.
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A man with a rifle attacked several places in Tarsus, southern Turkey, killing six people and injuring eight. Police are searching for the man, who reportedly killed his wife and others before fleeing in a car.
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The attacks happened in Tarsus, Mersin province, in southern Turkey.
At least six people died, and eight were wounded.
The suspect is a 37-year-old named Metin O.
He allegedly first killed his wife on a street, then shot people at a restaurant.
Victims include the restaurant owner, an employee, a teenager, a 50-year-old man, and one other person.
Police are using helicopters and drones to find the attacker.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences but gave no details on the motive.
Recent similar shootings in Turkey have raised worries about gun violence and safety, especially in schools.
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