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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported new drone attacks, including a fire at a UAE nuclear power plant. President Donald Trump warned Iran to quickly make a peace deal or face severe consequences. U.S.-Iran talks have not yet resulted in an agreement, and the U.S. continues a blockade while maintaining the ceasefire.
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A drone attack caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s Al Dhafra Region.
The UAE said the attack came from the western border area and condemned it as a threat to national security.
Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones coming from Iraqi airspace and reserved the right to respond.
President Trump said Iran must move quickly to make a peace deal or face destruction.
Trump described the current ceasefire with Iran as weak and expressed dissatisfaction with their peace offer.
U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach an agreement.
The U.S. extended the ceasefire and continues a blockade against Iran until talks are resolved.
The U.S. secured a promise from China not to provide material support to Iran but did not ask China to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Europe needs to choose a representative for future peace talks with Russia. He spoke about this after meeting with European Council President António Costa. Meanwhile, Ukraine carried out strikes inside Russia, and Russia responded with drone and missile attacks.
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Zelenskyy and Costa agreed Europe should have a strong role in any negotiations with Russia.
Europe lacks one clear leader to represent it in talks with Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Gerhard Schröder for talks, but this was rejected due to Schröder's ties to Russia.
Ukraine launched strikes inside Russia over the weekend, killing at least four people.
Russia attacked Ukraine with over 500 drones and 20 missiles after Ukraine’s strikes.
Zelenskyy called on Europe to strengthen protection against Russian attacks.
The discussions took place during the 8th European Political Community summit in Armenia.
Separately, a cruise ship affected by hantavirus arrived in Rotterdam for cleaning and quarantine.
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Ushuaia, a city in Argentina known as the "end of the world" and a key gateway to Antarctic cruises, is worried about the impact of a hantavirus outbreak linked to a recent cruise. Authorities are investigating if the virus originated there, but local officials deny this, and the situation has already caused some travelers to cancel or reconsider their trips.
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Ushuaia is the southernmost city in Argentina and a major starting point for Antarctic cruises.
A hantavirus outbreak occurred on an Atlantic cruise, with two Dutch tourists dying after traveling through Argentina and Chile and boarding the ship in Ushuaia.
Argentina’s Health Ministry is investigating all places visited by the victims, including Ushuaia.
Local officials in Ushuaia deny the virus started there and say the city is being unfairly blamed.
Tourism in Ushuaia depends heavily on international visitors who want to see wildlife like penguins and whales.
Some travelers, mainly from the U.S. and Europe, have canceled upcoming cruises due to fears about the hantavirus.
The city’s tourism economy is fragile and could suffer long-term effects if people choose other travel destinations instead.
Despite concerns, the city remains operational and still attracts some visitors during the winter season.
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Guangxi region in south China, killing two people and injuring four. Over 7,000 people were evacuated from Liuzhou city, where several buildings collapsed and landslides blocked roads.
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The earthquake occurred early Monday in Guangxi, south China.
Two people died, and four others were injured.
More than 7,000 residents were evacuated from Liuzhou city.
Thirteen buildings collapsed due to the quake.
Landslides caused by the earthquake blocked roads in the area.
Rescue teams found a 91-year-old man trapped but alive.
Train services around Liuzhou were canceled or delayed.
Earthquakes sometimes happen in south China, with bigger ones usually in western or eastern mountainous areas.
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Drone strikes by Mali’s army killed at least 10 civilians who were preparing to celebrate a wedding in the central region of San. The strikes happened during ongoing fighting between the Malian military government and armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and separatist rebels.
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At least 10 civilians died when Mali’s army carried out drone strikes during a wedding event in San.
The strikes targeted a group of motorbikes, which may have been mistaken for enemy forces.
The violence follows a recent coordinated attack by the al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA).
The armed groups have taken control of several towns in northern Mali and blockaded the capital, Bamako.
Fighting has escalated since April, including the killing of Mali’s defense minister.
Russian mercenaries, believed to be part of the Africa Corps, are now supporting Mali’s military after France and UN peacekeepers were expelled.
Mali has been unstable since 2012, with ongoing conflicts involving rebel groups and international actors.
Recent attacks have severely worsened the security situation and caused fear among the military and civilians.
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President Donald Trump warned Iran to quickly agree to a peace deal with the US or face serious consequences. Meanwhile, conflicts continue in the Middle East, including drone strikes near a UAE nuclear plant and Israeli attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire.
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President Donald Trump said on social media that Iran must act fast to reach a peace deal or risk destruction.
A drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE; no injuries or radiation leaks were reported.
Oman’s foreign ministry condemned the attack and called for dialogue and respect for international law.
Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones amid rising tensions in the region.
Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon killed seven people, including an Islamic Jihad commander and his daughter.
Hezbollah has launched about 200 projectiles at Israel recently.
Iran wants a lasting ceasefire in Lebanon before making a broader peace deal with the US.
US and Iranian negotiations remain stalled, with Iran rejecting Washington’s latest demands, which include limiting Iran's nuclear program.
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President Donald Trump warned Iran that time is running out to make a deal to end the war, amid reports of possible US and Israeli air strikes on Iranian energy sites. Iran said its military is ready to respond to any attacks, while the conflict has affected nearby countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Lebanon, and Iraq.
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President Trump said Iran must act quickly or face serious consequences.
Iran’s military spokesperson confirmed they are prepared to confront any aggression from the US and Israel.
Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones a day after a drone strike hit a nuclear plant in the UAE.
Israel continues bombing southern Lebanon and has ordered evacuations in some towns.
Israeli military reportedly operates secret bases in Iraq and has killed local targets to protect them.
The UAE’s nuclear plant hit by a drone remained safe with no release of radioactive material or injuries.
US cargo planes have delivered ammunition to Israel, which is preparing to join new strikes on Iran.
Some US politicians have called for attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, while others warn it would cause political backlash in the US.
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A tiger escaped from a private enclosure near Leipzig, Germany, and attacked a 73-year-old keeper before police shot and killed the animal. The tiger belonged to Carmen Zander, known as Germany's "Tiger Queen," who keeps several big cats at her site.
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A 73-year-old man was seriously injured by a tiger inside its enclosure.
Police shot and killed the escaped tiger to prevent further danger.
The enclosure is privately owned by Carmen Zander, called the "Tiger Queen."
Eight big cats are kept at the site near Schkeuditz, close to Leipzig.
No other animals escaped, and a drone search is planned to secure the area.
Local officials urge relocation of the other animals for safety reasons.
Residents expressed concern about the animals’ living conditions.
Animal rights group Peta called for stricter laws on private ownership of wild animals.
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A freight train crashed into a public bus stopped on railway tracks in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring many others. The train driver tested positive for drugs and has been charged with reckless driving, while other staff involved have also faced charges.
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The crash happened at the Asoke-Din Daeng railway crossing on a Saturday afternoon.
The bus caught fire after the collision, causing eight deaths and multiple injuries.
The train driver tested positive for drugs; the specific drug was not disclosed.
Police charged the train driver with reckless driving and also charged the bus driver and the barrier guard.
The crossing barriers are lowered manually and reportedly did not lower properly due to heavy traffic.
The railway department now requires drug and alcohol tests for all train drivers and staff before shifts.
The train's emergency brakes were activated too late to avoid the crash, according to the train’s black box.
This railway crossing is extremely busy, with over 100,000 vehicles passing daily, which exceeds safe limits for such crossings.
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Liuzhou, a city in southern China’s Guangxi region. The quake caused more than a dozen buildings to collapse and killed at least two people. Over 7,000 residents have been evacuated while rescue teams continue their work.
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The earthquake measured 5.2 in magnitude.
It struck Liuzhou in the Guangxi region of southern China.
More than twelve buildings collapsed due to the earthquake.
At least two people died as a result of the quake.
Over 7,000 people were evacuated to safer areas.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing to find survivors.
The quake caused significant damage to the local area.
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Britain’s Labour Party is going through a slow and uncertain process to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. So far, Starmer has not faced a formal leadership vote, but many Labour members want him replaced, causing uncertainty in British leadership.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure from his own party but has not faced a formal leadership challenge yet.
Labour Party rules require 20% of MPs to back a challenger to trigger a leadership election, involving the wider party membership.
In contrast, the Conservative Party needs only 15% of MPs to trigger a confidence vote, allowing quicker leadership challenges.
The Labour Party culture makes it possible for leaders to stay in power even without full support from MPs.
Previous Conservative leaders like Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Theresa May, and Boris Johnson faced quick and decisive leadership challenges.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn survived a large rebellion from MPs in 2016 by winning strong support from party members.
Political tradition in Britain suggests those who attempt to overthrow leaders can lose chances to become leaders themselves.
Current uncertainty in Labour weakens Britain’s political steadiness during this leadership dispute.
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A cruise ship called MV Hondius, experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, is set to arrive in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The virus has infected 11 people, causing three deaths, and passengers have been quarantined in multiple countries to stop the virus from spreading.
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The MV Hondius cruise ship has 11 hantavirus cases, with nine confirmed and three deaths.
The first infected passengers were a Dutch couple exposed in South America.
Remaining passengers were removed in the Canary Islands and flown to over 20 countries for quarantine.
The ship has 25 crew members and 2 medical staff aboard, none showing symptoms.
Canada reported one Canadian passenger tested positive and shared info with the World Health Organization.
Crew who cannot go home will be quarantined in the Netherlands.
The ship will be cleaned following Dutch health rules before sailing again.
The virus identified is Andes virus from South America, with no new traits found to make it more dangerous.
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Asian stock markets mostly fell and oil prices rose after President Donald Trump warned Iran that time is running out as talks to end the Iran conflict have stalled. The situation around the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, with ongoing blockades and a recent drone strike on a UAE nuclear plant raising concerns about the conflict escalating.
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Asian stocks mostly declined, including Japan’s Nikkei and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, while South Korea’s Kospi rose slightly.
Tokyo’s Nikkei index dropped 0.9% after reaching a recent peak above 63,000 points.
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield rose to 2.8%, the highest since the late 1990s, driven by higher interest rates and energy costs.
Oil prices increased significantly, with Brent crude rising 1.9% to $111.31 per barrel and U.S. crude up 2.3% to $107.83 per barrel.
President Trump warned Iran on social media that the “clock is ticking” after talking with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed due to the conflict, and the U.S. has imposed a sea blockade on Iranian ports since last month.
A drone strike targeted a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, adding to fears of further conflict escalation.
Investors remain cautious due to previous deadlines set by Trump on Iran and mixed signals from the ongoing war and negotiations.
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Gaza is facing a bread shortage because Israel has limited the import of flour and fuel into the area. This has caused long lines at bakeries, higher bread prices, and increased hunger for many Palestinians who rely on subsidized bread.
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Gaza needs about 450 tonnes of flour daily but only receives 200 tonnes due to import restrictions.
Israel closed crossings into Gaza on February 28, partially reopening them later but with limits.
More than one-third of Gaza’s people depend on subsidized bread from World Food Programme bakeries.
The World Food Programme has reduced flour deliveries because of the restrictions.
Bread prices have risen to between 10 and 15 shekels ($3.45 to $5.17) per package, with families needing two packages daily.
People are waiting in long lines but often return home without bread.
Gaza is also experiencing shortages in cooking gas and rising prices for alternative fuels like firewood.
The current restrictions are linked to Israel’s conflict involving Iran and conditions tied to a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
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Police used pepper spray to break up fights among shoppers outside watch release events for a limited-edition collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet in Milan and New York City. The incidents involved crowds competing to get the watches.
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The events were held in Milan, Italy, and New York City, USA.
The watch collaboration was between the companies Swatch and Audemars Piguet.
Limited-edition watches were being released, attracting many shoppers.
Fights broke out among people trying to buy the watches.
Police responded by using pepper spray to control the situation.
The events caused disturbances requiring police intervention.
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Wes Streeting, a former UK Health Secretary, said he plans to run against Prime Minister Keir Starmer for Labour Party leader if there is an election. He supports improving the UK’s relationship with the European Union and suggested the UK might rejoin the EU in the future.
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Wes Streeting is a former Health Secretary in the UK government.
He announced his intention to run for Labour Party leader.
The current Labour leader and UK Prime Minister is Keir Starmer.
Streeting’s bid depends on whether an election takes place.
He wants to rebuild the UK’s relationship with the European Union.
Streeting mentioned pursuing a “new special relationship” with the EU.
He also said the UK could consider rejoining the EU in the future.
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The Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion has started the National Conversation project to explore what being British means today. The project asks people across the UK to share their views on community and identity to help build a shared vision for the country’s future amid growing divisions.
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The project is led by a commission co-chaired by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas, with members from different political and social backgrounds.
The National Conversation invites the public to complete a short survey and leave a voice note about their vision for their community and country.
The research aims to understand what unites and divides people in Britain, including questions about national identity (British, English, Scottish, Welsh).
Professor Melinda Mills explained that AI will be used to analyze the language and emotions in people’s voice notes.
A recent British Red Cross poll found that 75% of UK adults believe the country is divided, and 72% think divisions have increased over five years.
The project will hold thousands of small group discussions across the UK to gather more views.
A report combining public insight, expert advice, and academic research will be published later this year.
Previous research by the commission has included evidence from politicians, historians, and economists on topics like housing, education, and trust.
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France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin will visit Algeria to improve cooperation between their judicial systems and discuss the case of French journalist Christophe Gleizes, who is jailed in Algeria. This visit is part of a recent improvement in diplomatic relations between France and Algeria following past tensions.
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France’s Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is visiting Algeria on Monday.
The visit aims to improve judicial cooperation between the two countries.
A key topic is Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist jailed in Algeria since 2024.
Gleizes was sentenced to seven years for "glorifying terrorism" after reporting in Algeria’s Kabylia region.
France and Algeria had a diplomatic rift after France supported Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara, a region Algeria opposes.
In February 2026, both countries started to restore security cooperation.
France’s ambassador recently returned to Algeria after being recalled for about a year.
Gleizes dropped his appeal hoping for a presidential pardon, and he received his first diplomat visit since detention.
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Nearly 2 million Muslims will take part in the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca starting on May 25, 2026. The Hajj is a religious journey that Muslims must do once in their lifetime if they are able, and it includes specific rituals performed over five days.
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Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able.
The pilgrimage occurs from the 8th to 12th (or 13th) of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic calendar.
In 2026, Hajj will begin on May 25, but many pilgrims arrive early to prepare.
The Islamic calendar follows the moon, so the date moves about 10 to 12 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.
Pilgrims enter a state called ihram, wearing simple clothing to symbolize equality and humility.
They circle the Kaaba, the sacred cubic building in Mecca, seven times in a counterclockwise direction.
Pilgrims also perform sa’i, walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa.
The pilgrimage allows Muslims to seek forgiveness, purify their souls, and show their submission to God.
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Emma Noake had two wedding celebrations so her grandfather, George Lacey, who has dementia, could be part of the special day. Because he could not attend the main wedding due to his health, a second event was held at his care home, where staff organized a wedding-like ceremony for him to walk her down the aisle.
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Emma Noake married in April and wanted her grandad with dementia to join the wedding.
George Lacey’s symptoms worsened, so he could not attend the first wedding ceremony.
A second wedding event was held at Glenburnie Lodge care home in Vale of Glamorgan.
Care home staff decorated the garden, made a two-tier cake, and organized champagne and a balloon arch.
George was helped to walk Emma down the aisle during the care home event.
The event included other residents and their families dressed in wedding clothes.
George was one of the first residents at the care home and is much loved.
The event brought joy and special memories to Emma and her family despite the challenges of dementia.
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