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The bodies of four divers who went missing in an underwater cave in the Maldives have been found. Authorities recovered their bodies during search efforts at the site.
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Four divers went missing in an underwater cave in the Maldives.
Authorities conducted search and recovery operations at the cave.
The bodies of all four missing divers have now been located.
The incident took place in the island nation of the Maldives.
Details about the cause of the divers' disappearance are still being investigated.
Local officials are involved in managing the recovery efforts.
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A person in Douglas County, Colorado, died from a hantavirus infection caused by local rodents. Health officials say this death is not related to a separate hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, where a different strain of the virus has spread between passengers.
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The Colorado hantavirus death was caused by the Sin Nombre virus, common in the U.S. and spread by rodents.
The virus in Colorado does not spread from person to person.
The cruise ship outbreak involves the Andes virus, a rarer strain that can sometimes spread between people.
At least 11 hantavirus cases and 3 deaths have been reported on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
The cruise outbreak likely started when a passenger infected with the Andes virus boarded the ship.
The Colorado case occurred through exposure to infected rodents or their droppings, not from humans.
Hantavirus infections often happen in spring and summer and can cause severe lung disease.
The risk to the general public from both situations is considered low by health officials.
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A Jewish man in his 20s was hurt in an attack by several men in north London. Police called it a hate crime against Jews and are asking for information from the public.
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The attack happened around 2:00 AM on Monday at The Grove in Golders Green, north London.
The man suffered injuries to his face and back and is being treated in hospital.
Police arrived within six minutes of the call.
The Metropolitan Police are treating this as an antisemitic hate crime.
No arrests have been made so far.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
This attack follows other recent assaults on the Jewish community in the area, including stabbings last month.
Golders Green is a neighborhood in north London with a significant Jewish population.
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Archaeologists have identified one of the victims of the 79 CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii as likely being a Roman doctor. This identification was made by using CT scans and 3D digital technology to examine a plaster cast of a victim, revealing a small metal case containing tools and coins that a Roman doctor might have carried.
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Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum with extreme heat and ash.
Most victims died from choking on gas and ash, but some died instantly from the heat.
Giuseppe Fiorelli developed a technique in the 19th century to make plaster casts of victims’ body shapes.
About 1,000 bodies have been found, with 104 plaster casts preserved.
Recent CT scans revealed adjustments made to casts over time, including missing bones.
DNA tests in 2024 showed four males found in one house were unrelated, challenging previous ideas.
One plaster cast in the Garden of the Fugitives had a small metal case with a toothed lock and doctor’s tools.
The presence of medical instruments led researchers to conclude the victim was likely a Roman doctor fleeing the eruption.
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More than 3,000 people have died in the recent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Despite a ceasefire that started in mid-April and was extended, attacks and military actions continue, with ongoing conflicts and negotiations happening between Israel and Lebanon.
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The death toll in Lebanon from Israeli strikes reached 3,020, including 292 women and 211 children.
Fighting began on March 2 after Hezbollah fired on Israel, following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Israel has invaded southern Lebanon and bombarded Beirut and other areas to target Hezbollah's weapons.
Over one million people in Lebanon have been displaced due to the fighting, many living in makeshift shelters.
Israeli forces still control large parts of southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah opposes current peace talks.
A ceasefire began on April 17 and has been extended by 45 days, with talks scheduled between military delegations.
Israeli strikes recently killed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad official and his daughter near the Syrian border.
Since the conflict started, 20 Israeli soldiers, two Israeli civilians, and six U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have died.
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A hormonal condition affecting many women worldwide has a new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), replacing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The change aims to better reflect the condition’s complexity and improve diagnosis and treatment.
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The condition affects about 1 in 8 women globally.
The old name, PCOS, focused wrongly on ovarian cysts, which may not be present.
PMOS involves hormone changes that affect weight, metabolism, mental health, reproduction, and skin.
Symptoms include irregular periods, high androgen hormone levels, acne, and abnormal hair growth or thinning.
PMOS is linked to infertility and higher risks of pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes.
Causes are not fully known but involve genetics and obesity.
Main treatment focuses on lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and sleep.
Medications for insulin sensitivity, androgen blocking, and hormonal birth control are also used and tailored to individual needs.
The name change followed 14 years of work by experts and patients and was published in The Lancet medical journal.
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The United Nations has reported that Israel has committed serious violations of international law in Gaza, which may include war crimes and acts of genocide. The UN calls on Israel to stop these acts, allow displaced Palestinians to return home, and urges all parties to respect human rights and end violence.
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The UN Human Rights Office published a report accusing Israel of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza up to May 2025.
The report suggests some Israeli actions may amount to war crimes and acts of genocide.
Nearly 73,000 people have died in Gaza during the conflict, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
The war began after Hamas and other groups attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking 240 hostages.
A ceasefire was declared in October 2023, but Israeli military actions and settler violence in the West Bank continue to increase.
The UN called on Israel to end its military presence in Palestinian areas and allow displaced Palestinians to return home.
The report also criticized Palestinian armed groups, including Hamas, for unlawful killings and firing indiscriminate rockets.
UN officials highlighted the lack of accountability for violence and warned that ongoing impunity contributes to repeated conflicts.
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A court in London heard that the stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati was a planned attack ordered by a group working for the Iranian government. Two men deny the charges of harming him on purpose, while a third man connected to the case was arrested in Romania but is not part of the current trial.
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Journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in the leg outside his home in west London in 2024.
Zeraati worked for Iran International, a TV channel critical of the Iranian government and supported by Saudi Arabia.
Prosecutors say the attack was planned and carried out by people acting for Iran’s state interests.
Two men from Romania deny charges of wounding Zeraati with intent; one other man was arrested but is not in this trial.
The court was told Iran uses groups like criminal gangs to threaten and attack its critics abroad.
Iran denies having any role in the attack.
Zeraati had appeared on posters in Tehran labeled “wanted: dead or alive” before the stabbing.
After the attack, the suspects fled the scene, changed vehicles, and tried to avoid capture.
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The Makerfield byelection in the UK is seen as an important test for the Labour Party and its leadership. Andy Burnham, a popular Labour politician, is running in this election to prove that Labour can win against the Reform party, which has been gaining voters in the area.
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The Makerfield byelection may decide the future direction of the UK Labour Party.
Andy Burnham is the Labour candidate and a well-liked figure in the party.
Reform party gained 50% of the vote in recent local elections and won several council seats in Makerfield.
Labour held Makerfield by a large margin in the last general election but faces a close race now.
Polls show Burnham slightly ahead of the Reform party candidate, but the race is very tight.
MPs from northwest England and Burnham’s political wing are actively campaigning in Makerfield.
Voters who supported Reform in local elections might also support Burnham in this byelection.
The Green party may also influence the outcome if they run a strong campaign in Makerfield.
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A British court sentenced Jakub Jan Konkel to 13½ years in prison for smuggling 198 pounds of cocaine hidden in a shipment of Kim Kardashian's Skims underwear and clothing. The drugs, worth about $9.4 million, were found in a special compartment of the truck he was driving at a port in Essex.
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Jakub Jan Konkel, age 40, was caught smuggling cocaine in a truck carrying Skims brand clothing.
The truck was stopped by British border officials in Essex in September.
He was hiding 90 kilograms (198 pounds) of cocaine packed in 1-kilogram bags in a secret compartment.
The shipment of clothing itself was real and unrelated to the drugs.
Konkel initially denied knowing about the drugs but later admitted he agreed to carry them for 4,500 euros ($5,243).
The cocaine was valued at approximately $9.4 million (7 million pounds).
The judge sentenced Konkel to 13½ years in prison at Chelmsford Crown Court.
The National Crime Agency said organized crime groups use drivers like Konkel to hide drugs in legal shipments.
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Nigel Farage is under investigation for not declaring a £5 million gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne, which he says was for security. Questions have also been raised about Farage’s claim that he paid for a £1.4 million house with money from a reality TV show, as company accounts suggest otherwise.
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Nigel Farage bought a £1.4 million house in Surrey in May 2024.
Farage claims he used a £1.5 million fee from the reality show "I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!" to pay for the house.
Accounts for Farage’s company, Thorn in the Side Ltd, show no withdrawals matching the house purchase at that time.
Farage received a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before buying the house.
Farage did not declare the £5 million gift in his parliamentary register, although rules say such gifts should be declared if there is doubt.
The parliamentary standards commissioner is investigating Farage for failing to declare the gift.
Farage says the gift was for his security and also described it as a reward for his Brexit campaigning.
If found to have broken rules, Farage could be suspended from Parliament and face a byelection in his seat.
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Brazil has announced its 26-player team for the final World Cup tournament. Superstar Neymar is included, along with teammates Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha.
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Brazil’s final World Cup squad includes 26 players.
Neymar, a famous Brazilian football player, is on the team.
Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha are also selected.
The announcement was made by coach Carlo Ancelotti.
This squad will represent Brazil in the upcoming World Cup.
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A journalist working for a Persian opposition TV station was stabbed in Wimbledon, London, by men who were acting on behalf of the Iranian government, a court was told. Two Romanian men are on trial for the knife attack, which is described by prosecutors as a planned act of Iranian intimidation and terror.
Key Facts
The victim is Pouria Zeraati, a journalist for the London-based Iran International channel.
Posters calling for Zeraati to be "Wanted: dead or alive" appeared in Tehran in November 2022.
Two Romanian men, George Stana (25) and Nandito Badea (21), are accused of attacking Zeraati in March 2024.
Badea allegedly used the knife, while Stana drove the car used to escape after the attack.
A third man, David Andrei, accused of holding Zeraati during the attack, remains in Romania and is not on trial.
Prosecutors say the attack was planned and directed by Iranian state agents using criminal proxies.
Surveillance and mobile phone data show reconnaissance of Zeraati’s movements months before the attack.
Large sums of money were transferred through accounts linked to the attackers, funded by a British-Iranian dual national named Edgar Hakkopian.
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The Green Party in England faces a debate over how strongly to oppose Andy Burnham from Labour in the upcoming Makerfield byelection. Some Greens want to compete fully to win, while others prefer to avoid splitting the vote and risking a win by Reform UK, a right-wing party.
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The Makerfield byelection is expected next month, with the Greens deciding soon whether to run a candidate.
In a prior byelection in Gorton and Denton, the Greens successfully beat Reform UK by campaigning hard.
Makerfield is less favorable to the Greens; they finished fifth there in the 2024 general election.
Caroline Lucas, the former Green MP, supports not opposing Burnham strongly to prevent a Reform UK win.
Some Greens oppose helping Labour and want to offer voters a clear Green choice.
There is a split on whether to cooperate informally with Labour to gain policy concessions, especially on voting system reform.
The Green Party executive committee will decide how much campaign support to give, with leader Zack Polanski likely influential.
Some Greens distrust Burnham due to past conflicts and unclear commitment to Green priorities.
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The Royal Horticultural Society has temporarily allowed garden gnomes to be displayed again at the Chelsea Flower Show. Several celebrities, including Alan Titchmarsh, Dame Mary Berry, and David Beckham, have painted garden gnomes to help raise money for a school gardening campaign.
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The Chelsea Flower Show is running until Saturday, 23 May.
The ban on garden gnomes at the show has been lifted for this year only.
Celebrities have decorated garden gnomes to support the Royal Horticultural Society’s school gardening campaign.
Alan Titchmarsh, Dame Mary Berry, and David Beckham are some of the famous people involved.
The event is organized by the Royal Horticultural Society, which promotes gardening and plants.
The garden gnomes are being shown ahead of the flower show’s opening.
The Chelsea Flower Show is a well-known annual gardening event in the UK.
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An Iraqi man, Mohammed Saad Baqer al-Saadi, was arrested and charged in New York for planning attacks on Jewish sites in the US and Europe. He is linked to Iran-backed militia groups and accused of using new methods like social media and cryptocurrency to recruit people for terrorist acts across different countries.
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Mohammed Saad Baqer al-Saadi is a senior commander in Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
He is accused of involvement in 18 attacks targeting Jewish community centers and synagogues in the US, UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Al-Saadi was arrested in Turkey and brought to court in New York to face charges.
Modern terrorist recruitment often uses social media, encrypted messaging apps, and cryptocurrency to find and pay operatives remotely.
These recruited operatives may not be highly trained or deeply motivated, sometimes joining simply for payment.
This approach differs from older methods that required years of preparation and highly committed agents.
The concept described as “terrorism as a service” involves hiring people to carry out attacks for small amounts of money.
Recruitment often happens in online groups linked to other crimes, such as drug trafficking.
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Endometriosis is a common condition that affects at least one in eight women. It often causes infertility, but this can be avoided if the disease is found and treated earlier.
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Endometriosis affects about one in every eight women.
The disease can cause problems with fertility, making it harder for women to have children.
Early diagnosis of endometriosis helps prevent infertility.
Treatment is more effective when the condition is found early.
Many women may not realize they have endometriosis until fertility issues arise.
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Iran has presented a new proposal to end the war in the Middle East, shared through Pakistani mediators with the United States. Although a ceasefire has stopped most fighting, no major progress has happened, and both sides are continuing to make threats and prepare for possible renewed conflict.
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Iran has made a new peace deal offer to end the Middle East war, but details are unclear.
Pakistan has been mediating talks and shared Iran’s proposal with the U.S.
There is a ceasefire after six weeks of fighting involving US-Israeli airstrikes and Iranian retaliation.
Reports suggest the U.S. and Iran keep changing their demands, delaying an agreement.
Iran may have offered to suspend its nuclear program long term and move enriched uranium to Russia.
The U.S. reportedly agreed to lift some sanctions on Iranian oil exports during talks, but this is not confirmed.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened to regulate internet cables and impose fees on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump warned Iran to act quickly to avoid further military action and planned to discuss military options with advisors.
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President Donald Trump has increased his warnings toward Iran amid tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that remains mostly closed. These developments raise concerns about the security and stability of international shipping in the region.
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President Trump has issued stronger warnings to Iran recently.
The Strait of Hormuz, an important passage for oil shipments, remains mostly closed.
The closure affects international trade and global oil supplies.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated over this issue.
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean provided the update.
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Cuba has accused the United States of creating a false reason to justify possible military action. President Donald Trump has not ruled out military options against Cuba, while Cuban officials say they are ready to defend themselves.
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Cuba claims the U.S. is making up a reason to attack the Cuban government.
President Donald Trump has not dismissed the idea of military action against Cuba.
Cuba reportedly bought over 300 military drones and is planning to target U.S. bases, including Guantánamo Bay.
U.S. media reported possible criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro related to a 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes.
Relations between the U.S. and Cuba have worsened under President Trump, with increased sanctions and economic pressure on Cuba.
Cuba is experiencing severe blackouts and economic problems partly caused by U.S. sanctions.
Some experts note past U.S. plans from the 1960s considered staged attacks as justification for invading Cuba, but these were never approved.
U.S. officials say there are no immediate plans to invade Cuba, but have made statements suggesting military force could be used in the future.
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