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Palestinian children were seen running through streets in the village of Burqa, located in the occupied West Bank. This happened after Israeli forces raided the area and evacuated schools.
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The event took place in Burqa, a village in the Nablus Governorate of the occupied West Bank.
Israeli forces conducted a raid through the village.
Schools in the village were evacuated by the Israeli forces.
Videos show Palestinian children quickly leaving the schools and running through the streets afterward.
The incident involves the ongoing situation between Israeli forces and Palestinian residents in the West Bank.
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Wes Streeting said he wants to lead the UK Labour Party and hopes the UK will rejoin the European Union one day. Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester Mayor who also wants to run, has said similar things but must first win an election in an area that voted to leave the EU. There is debate about whether Labour will fight again over Brexit and what the public thinks.
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Wes Streeting confirmed he will run to become Labour leader.
Streeting supports the UK rejoining the EU in the future.
Andy Burnham, also planning to run, supports a similar view.
Burnham needs to win a by-election in Makerfield, a place that voted to leave the EU.
The Labour Party may face internal disagreements about Brexit again.
The public opinion on Brexit remains a key issue in this leadership race.
The discussion took place on the BBC podcast Newscast.
Newscast is a daily political news analysis show by the BBC.
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Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, while Israel came in second place. The contest took place amid boycotts and protests related to Israel’s military actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
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Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time.
Israel finished in second place in the contest.
There were boycotts and protests against Israel during the event.
The protests focused on Israel’s military conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
Some debate arose about different rules, noting that Russia was banned for invading Ukraine, while Israel competed despite ongoing conflicts.
Eurovision is a popular international music competition held annually.
The results sparked discussions about fairness and politics in the contest.
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In North America, the bee swarm season in 2026 started 17 days earlier than last year, linked to warmer winters and climate change. This early swarming, combined with threats from the varroa mite, is causing challenges for bee populations and beekeepers, which could impact crop pollination and agriculture.
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The 2026 bee swarm season began 17 days earlier than in 2025 after a period of record heatwaves in the US.
Bee swarming happens when a group of bees with their queen leave the hive to form a new colony, usually in spring.
Wild bees face pressure because honeybees, kept in large numbers, often take nectar and pollen first.
US beekeepers lost more than 60% of their bee colonies last year, the worst die-off recorded.
Crop pollination by bees adds about $15 million in value to US agriculture annually.
The varroa mite, a parasite on bees, spreads viruses and is becoming resistant to treatments.
Warmer winters cause bees to be active and reproduce earlier, disrupting natural cycles that usually control mite populations.
Earlier flowering of plants due to climate change causes bees to mature and swarm sooner.
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The article discusses concerns about how the United States’ current actions might undermine the international system established after World War II. It warns that if the U.S. stops supporting global rules and agreements, other countries might also ignore them, which could lead to instability.
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The United States helped create the global order after World War II.
This order is based on certain shared rules and principles.
The article suggests the U.S. is moving away from these principles.
If the U.S. abandons these rules, other countries might do the same.
This change could cause problems and instability worldwide.
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At a recent summit, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, with China opposing Iran's militarization there. This shows that China, Russia, and Iran's alliance is weak and based on convenience, as China prioritizes its own interests over its partners’. China's growing economic influence in Central Asia and its trade relations with Russia highlight shifting power dynamics in the region.
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President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week.
Xi stated China opposes Iran militarizing the Strait of Hormuz or charging fees for its use.
China’s official statement did not mention Iran or the Strait but did not contradict the U.S. account.
The China-Russia-Iran alliance appears fragile and based on convenience, breaking when interests conflict.
China has become the largest trading partner in Central Asia, surpassing Russia.
China invests in and finances infrastructure and industries across Central Asia and the South Caucasus.
Cargo volume along the trade route bypassing Russia and Iran increased by about 70% in 2024.
China supplies much of Russia’s critical imports and is Russia’s largest creditor and energy customer, creating an unequal relationship.
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Finnish expert divers arrived in the Maldives to help plan a new search for four Italian divers believed dead inside a deep underwater cave. The search paused after a Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness during the rescue efforts.
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Five Italian divers went missing while exploring a cave about 50 meters deep in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives.
The recreational diving limit in the Maldives is 30 meters, and this dive exceeded that limit.
A Maldivian military diver died of decompression sickness during the search mission.
Three Finnish expert divers arrived to assist with a new search plan alongside Maldivian coastguard.
One Italian diver’s body was recovered near the cave entrance; the other four remain missing.
Two of the Italian victims were scientists on a climate research mission, but the dive was a private activity.
The Italian tour operator claimed they were unaware of the deep dive and would not have approved it.
Weather conditions have repeatedly slowed down search efforts.
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A study has found that the Andes hantavirus can live in semen for up to six years after a person is infected. World health officials say this type of hantavirus, which can spread from person to person, is not currently causing a pandemic.
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The Andes hantavirus can survive in semen for six years after infection.
This hantavirus can spread between people, unlike some other types.
Health officials around the world are monitoring the virus closely.
Despite its ability to spread, it is not causing a global outbreak now.
Hantavirus infections can be serious but are generally rare.
The study suggests the virus may be present in the body for a long time.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak involves a rare strain of Ebola called Bundibugyo, which has no approved vaccine or treatment and has caused nearly 90 deaths so far.
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The Ebola outbreak started in eastern DRC’s Ituri province near the borders with Uganda and South Sudan.
There have been about 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported.
The virus strain is Bundibugyo, first found in Uganda in 2007, with a death rate up to 50%.
Infected people have traveled, spreading the disease to other regions, including Kinshasa, DRC’s capital, and Uganda’s capital, Kampala.
The first known patient in this outbreak was a nurse who showed symptoms on April 24 in Bunia, Ituri’s capital.
Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids like blood and vomit from infected people or contaminated items.
WHO advises countries not to close borders or stop trade but warns neighboring countries are at high risk due to travel and trade links.
WHO’s emergency declaration is the second-highest alert level but said the outbreak does not qualify as a pandemic.
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Israel's song entry in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was booed by some audience members when it took the lead during the live show in Vienna. Despite this, Israel finished second overall behind Bulgaria, amid controversy related to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Iran.
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Israel's Eurovision 2026 entry briefly faced booing from the audience when it led the scoreboard.
Noam Bettan, Israel's performer, finished second behind Bulgaria's Dara.
The public gave many votes to Israel after the jury results were announced.
Pro-Palestinian chants interrupted Israel's semi-final performance, leading to some people being removed from the venue.
Some European broadcasters, including those from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, and the Netherlands, withdrew from Eurovision 2026.
Ireland's broadcaster RTÉ cited the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a reason for pulling out.
Israel has participated in Eurovision since 1973.
The 2026 contest was the smallest Eurovision event in over 20 years.
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Ukrainian drones attacked areas near Moscow and other parts of Russia, killing at least four people and injuring others. Both Russia and Ukraine reported many drones being shot down during these attacks and counterattacks.
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At least four people died in Russian areas near Moscow and Belgorod due to Ukrainian drone strikes.
A woman was killed in Khimki city, northwest of Moscow, when a drone hit her home.
Two men died in the village of Pogorelki, about 6 miles north of Moscow.
At least 12 people were injured in Moscow, mostly near the city’s oil refinery, which was not damaged.
Russian defenses reported shooting down 81 drones targeting Moscow overnight.
In total, Russia said its air defenses destroyed 556 drones overnight and over 1,000 in the past 24 hours.
Drone debris fell near Moscow’s largest airport, Sheremetyevo, but caused no damage.
Ukraine reported that Russia launched 287 drones overnight, with most being intercepted.
Ukrainian regions also suffered injuries and damage from Russian strikes during this period.
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A drone strike caused a fire outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, but did not damage the plant or affect its safety. No one was injured, and it remains unclear who was behind the drone attack. This is the first time the nuclear plant has been targeted during the ongoing Iran-related conflict.
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The fire happened at an external electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant perimeter.
The UAE’s nuclear regulator confirmed the plant’s safety and said all reactors operate normally.
No injuries were reported from the drone strike.
No group has claimed responsibility, and the UAE did not blame anyone.
Barakah is the only nuclear power plant on the Arabian Peninsula and started operating in 2020.
The plant was built with help from South Korea and cost about $20 billion.
The attack is linked to the broader Iran war and rising tensions in the region.
The area around the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf has seen several recent attacks amid stalled Iran-U.S. talks.
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Researchers discovered a rare copy of Caedmon’s Hymn, the oldest recorded English poem, inside an 8th-century Latin manuscript at Rome’s National Library. The poem, written in Old English by a 7th-century cowherd, was found within the Latin text of the Venerable Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People and was identified through digital scans.
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Caedmon’s Hymn is the oldest poem ever written down in Old English.
It was composed by a Northumbrian cowherd in the 7th century.
The poem appears in some versions of a Latin history book by the Venerable Bede, a monk and saint.
The newly found manuscript dates from the 9th century and is kept at Rome’s National Library.
Previous copies of the poem existed but were written as notes in the margins, not within the main text.
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin examined digitized pages to locate the poem.
This discovery supports the idea that Caedmon’s Hymn marks the beginning of English literature.
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A young couple from Kyiv, Maryna Homeniuk and Yurii Orlov, were killed in a major Russian airstrike that hit their apartment building. Maryna was a 24-year-old English teacher who returned to Ukraine after studying abroad, and Yurii was a former hockey player. They had planned to marry and start a family, but their lives were tragically cut short.
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Maryna Homeniuk was an English teacher who had studied Vietnamese and spoke about 10 languages.
Yurii Orlov was a former hockey player and captain of the Kyiv Floorball Club.
They met on a dating app in Kyiv after Maryna returned from the Czech Republic in 2023.
The couple was killed during the largest wave of Russian airstrikes in the war, which flattened their apartment building.
24 people died in the missile attack on May 14, 2026.
Friends said Maryna was caring, loved children, and planned to have her own someday.
Yurii and Maryna had a tradition of attending his sports games together and learning from each other.
Their families and friends mourned their unexpected deaths and lost future hopes.
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Djordje Varda is a floral designer who uses between 10,000 and 15,000 flowers every day to decorate the Carlton Cannes hotel. The article shares a behind-the-scenes look at his daily work creating floral arrangements throughout the hotel.
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The Carlton Cannes hotel uses 10,000 to 15,000 flowers daily.
Djordje Varda is the floral designer responsible for these arrangements.
His work transforms every space inside the Carlton Cannes.
The article offers insight into his daily routine and creative process.
The content includes video footage showing the floral design work behind the scenes.
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Saturday Night Live UK, a British version of the long-running American comedy show, has completed its first eight-week run. The show has received mostly positive reactions for its sketches, cast, and topical humor, leading to a renewal for a second series.
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Saturday Night Live UK is based on the US sketch-comedy show that started 50 years ago.
The first series ran for eight weeks with guest hosts including Hannah Waddingham, Jamie Dornan, Aimee Lou Wood, and Ncuti Gatwa.
The show features a mix of British cultural references and political spoofs with characters like Keir Starmer and Liz Truss.
The cast consists of 11 comedians known mostly for smaller roles before this show.
SNL UK achieved 86 million views on social media in its first month, similar to the US version’s popularity.
The show will return for a second series with 12 episodes, airing from late 2025 to early 2026.
Executive producer Lorne Michaels praised the UK version for improving each week.
Critics and fans have highlighted both the performers’ talent and sharp writing teams behind the sketches.
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Famous actor Ian McKellen opened a new theatre space for Ensemble 84 in Horden, a village in County Durham. The theatre company gives local people chances to act and work full-time, helping bring hope and jobs to the area.
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Ian McKellen officially opened a theatre space in a former Catholic church in Horden, County Durham.
Ensemble 84 is a theatre company started 18 months ago that hires local actors and performers on contract.
McKellen criticized large theatres for not employing actors full-time like old repertory companies once did.
The company has about 15 core actors and is preparing its third production, including a play called Hamlet.
Ensemble 84 was founded by director Mark Dornford-May, who previously co-founded a troupe in South Africa.
Dornford-May said Ensemble 84 is probably the biggest employer in Horden since the local coal mines closed.
The theatre company brings new hope and opportunities to an area often known for poverty and unemployment.
Some actors, like Willow Pearson, have left other careers or studies to join the company.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province and nearby Uganda a global health emergency. This outbreak involves the Bundibugyo virus, a rare Ebola variant without approved treatments or vaccines, causing about 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths mainly in Congo, with a few cases in Uganda.
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The Ebola outbreak started in Congo’s Ituri province, particularly in a busy mining area called Mongwalu.
By mid-May 2026, there were 336 suspected Ebola cases and 88 deaths reported, mostly in Congo.
Uganda has reported two cases and one death, with the infection linked to neighboring Congo.
The virus involved is the Bundibugyo strain, which is rare and lacks approved medicines or vaccines.
This is only the third known outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus since its discovery.
The WHO stated this outbreak is not classified as a pandemic like COVID-19 and recommends against closing borders.
WHO’s emergency declaration aims to encourage countries and donors to support affected areas, though past responses have been mixed in effectiveness.
The affected region in Congo is remote with poor roads, making it harder to control the spread and deliver health services.
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Wes Streeting, a member of the British Labour Party and former health secretary, has officially announced he wants to become the next prime minister. He will challenge the current Labour leader, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in an internal party contest following poor election results for the party.
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Wes Streeting announced his intention to run against Prime Minister Keir Starmer for Labour Party leadership.
The Labour Party has experienced setbacks and a loss of popularity since its big election win two years ago.
Other potential challengers include Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who may soon run for a parliamentary seat.
Starmer remains prime minister despite criticism after bad local election results on May 7, 2026.
Streeting warned that without change, Labour risks supporting Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party and threatening the unity of the UK.
Streeting is 43 years old, grew up in working-class London housing, and is known for strong communication skills.
He has served in local government and national politics and has been active in LGBTQ+ advocacy.
His leadership challenge reflects broader dissatisfaction within Labour over recent policies and decisions.
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A new Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Central African country of Congo, with over 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. This outbreak is caused by a rare virus known as the Bundibugyo virus.
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The current Ebola outbreak is occurring in Congo and also affecting neighboring Uganda.
More than 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths have been reported so far.
The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
Ebola was first identified in 1976 after outbreaks in what is now South Sudan and Congo.
Ebola is caused by a group of viruses; three main types cause large outbreaks: Ebola virus, Sudan virus, and Bundibugyo virus.
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which is rare and had only two previous outbreaks.
Fruit bats are thought to be the natural carriers of Ebola viruses, which can spread to humans and other animals.
Ebola spreads between people through contact with infected body fluids, such as blood, vomit, or feces.
Symptoms usually start within a week and include fever, aches, sore throat, then may progress to more severe problems like bleeding.
Ebola has an average fatality rate of about 50%, but this can vary widely.
Vaccines and treatments are available only for the Ebola virus type, not the Bundibugyo virus.
The worst Ebola outbreak was from 2013 to 2016 in West Africa, causing over 28,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths.
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