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Taiwan said it is sovereign and independent but will keep the current situation with China, not declaring official independence. This statement responded to President Donald Trump’s recent visit to China, where he said he does not want Taiwan to become independent or cause a war with China.
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Taiwan declared itself sovereign and independent but will maintain the "cross-strait status quo," avoiding an official independence declaration.
President Donald Trump visited China and met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Trump expressed he does not want Taiwan to declare independence or for the US to back such a move.
Xi Jinping told Trump that Taiwan is the most important issue in China-US relations and warned Mishandling it could cause conflict.
Trump said he made no commitment about Taiwan’s status and has not yet approved a new $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
The US follows a "One China" policy but supports Taiwan with arms sales under a 1979 law.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the US position on Taiwan remains unchanged and that China’s military threat is the biggest regional insecurity.
The US and Taiwan maintain close trade relationships despite the political tension.
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Tens of thousands of people marched through central London in a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson. At the same time, police managed security during one of the largest public order operations in the city, as a separate pro-Palestinian protest was also happening.
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The rally in central London was organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Tens of thousands of people took part in the march.
The demonstrators called for stricter immigration policies.
Police carried out a large public order operation to manage the event.
A pro-Palestinian protest was happening in London at the same time.
Both events took place on a Saturday.
This was one of the biggest police operations in London in recent years.
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Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has asked opposition leader Andris Kulbergs to form a new government after Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned. Silina stepped down following drone attacks linked to the conflict in Ukraine that exposed weaknesses in Latvia’s air defense.
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Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after two Ukrainian drones entered Latvia from Russia and caused damage.
The drones exploded at a Latvian oil storage facility, raising security concerns.
Silina had fired the defense minister, Andris Spruds, following the drone incident.
The Progressives party withdrew support from Silina’s government, leading to her losing a majority in parliament.
President Rinkevics chose opposition leader Andris Kulbergs to try to form a government.
Kulbergs leads the United List, the biggest opposition group in parliament.
Kulbergs has 10 days to form a new coalition government before upcoming elections on October 3.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy offered help to Latvia to improve its air defenses after the incident.
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A railway accident in Bangkok, Thailand, killed at least eight people when a bus got stuck on the train tracks and could not move in time. Thai officials are investigating the crash, which is the second serious rail incident in the country in six months.
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The accident happened in Bangkok, Thailand.
At least eight people died in the crash.
A bus was stuck on the railway tracks with passengers inside.
The bus could not move off the tracks before the train hit it.
Thai officials have started an investigation into the accident.
This is the second major rail accident in Thailand in the last six months.
The accident raises safety concerns about Thailand’s rail system.
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Two campaign workers for a right-wing candidate in Colombia were shot and killed near the May 31 presidential election. The area where the killings happened is known for rebel groups and drug trafficking, which raises concerns about election safety.
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The two men worked for candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.
They were killed by gunmen on motorcycles in Meta Department.
Meta is an area with rebel fighters who rejected a 2016 peace deal with the FARC guerrillas.
The peace deal ended conflict with the FARC, a former armed group.
The killings happened shortly before Colombia’s presidential election on May 31.
Other candidates, including leftist front-runner Ivan Cepeda, have received death threats.
Cepeda's vice presidential candidate was briefly kidnapped by rebels opposed to the peace agreement.
Another presidential hopeful, Miguel Uribe, was killed last year by a different rebel group.
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A car drove onto a sidewalk in Modena, Italy, injuring eight people, four of them seriously. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was arrested and is being questioned while authorities investigate whether he acted intentionally or was under the influence.
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The incident happened in Modena, a city in northern Italy.
Eight people were injured; four are in critical condition.
A woman was pinned against a shop window and lost both legs.
The driver is a 31-year-old man from the Modena area.
Witnesses said the driver had a knife but did not stab anyone.
Police detained the driver after he tried to run away but was stopped by bystanders first.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni called the event very serious and praised those who helped stop the suspect.
Authorities are still investigating if the crash was deliberate or related to other reasons.
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Cuba is facing a severe crisis as it runs out of oil and diesel, leading to serious problems for its people. The situation worsens because the U.S. government, under President Trump, is increasing pressure on Cuba to make political changes or face possible military action.
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Cuba has completely run out of oil and diesel fuel.
This shortage is causing a growing humanitarian crisis on the island.
The crisis comes amid longstanding U.S. sanctions against Cuba from Cold War tensions.
President Trump’s administration has increased pressure on Cuba to change its political system.
The U.S. warns Cuba to reform or face possible military consequences.
Cuban officials made this announcement public on a Friday.
The crisis affects daily life and vital services across Cuba.
The pressure from the U.S. is part of a broader effort to force Cuba to comply with American demands.
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The article discusses sexual violence experienced by Palestinians caused by Israeli forces. It features an interview with UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who talks about the ongoing abuses, lack of accountability for Israeli forces, and why Western media attention on this issue is limited and inconsistent.
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Palestinians have suffered sexual violence attributed to Israeli forces.
Human rights groups and Palestinian organizations have reported these abuses for years.
The issue gains more attention when Western news outlets cover it.
Francesca Albanese is the UN Special Rapporteur focusing on these abuses.
Albanese highlights a lack of punishment or accountability (impunity) for Israeli forces.
She points out that Western countries often pay unequal attention to human rights issues depending on who is involved.
The discussion took place on the program UpFront with host Redi Tlhabi.
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A man drove his car into a crowd of people in Modena, Italy, injuring eight people. After the crash, he tried to stab some victims but did not succeed. The driver was caught and is being questioned while authorities investigate if the attack was on purpose or accidental.
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The incident happened on a busy street in Modena, northern Italy.
Eight people were injured, four seriously; one woman lost both legs.
The driver attempted to flee but was stopped by bystanders and arrested by police.
Witnesses said the driver tried to stab people with a knife but did not hurt anyone that way.
The driver is a 31-year-old man from the region with possible ties to Maghreb.
Authorities are checking if the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Police are reviewing videos and interviewing witnesses to understand the motive.
Prosecutors may charge the driver with attempted homicide, negligent injury, or terrorism-related crimes depending on the investigation.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked citizens who helped stop the driver and promised full accountability.
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Spain has openly criticized Israel’s war on Gaza, which has caused some disagreements with the United States and other allies. Spain also supports the idea of Europe having its own army to reduce reliance on the U.S. military. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares spoke about Spain’s foreign policy and its relationship with the U.S.
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Spain is a strong critic of Israel’s actions in the Gaza conflict.
This position has created tensions between Spain and the United States.
Spain advocates for a European Union army to reduce military dependence on the U.S.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares discussed Spain’s foreign policy on the show UpFront.
Albares emphasized Spain’s commitment to international law.
The discussion covered Spain’s relationship with the United States and its role among U.S. allies.
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Cruise ships can spread infectious diseases because they carry many people in close spaces with shared surfaces and air. An outbreak of Andes hantavirus occurred in April 2026 on the MV Hondius, a ship with passengers from many countries.
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Cruise ships have many people in close contact for days or weeks.
Shared spaces include dining rooms, elevators, and handrails.
Air on ships is often recirculated, which can help spread germs.
Passengers visit multiple ports, risking new infections.
The MV Hondius had an Andes hantavirus outbreak in April 2026.
The ship carried 147 passengers and crew from 23 different countries.
Andes hantavirus is a virus that can cause severe illness.
Ships have influenced the development of global health measures over time.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a new Ebola outbreak that has caused at least 80 deaths and nearly 250 suspected cases. Health officials are working to trace contacts and screen people to prevent the disease from spreading, especially to neighboring countries like Uganda and South Sudan.
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The current Ebola outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has no vaccine or specific treatment.
This strain can kill up to 50 percent of those infected.
The outbreak was confirmed in Ituri province, which borders Uganda and South Sudan.
At least 80 deaths have been reported, with one death in Uganda.
The suspected first patient was a nurse who showed symptoms on April 24 in Bunia, the provincial capital.
Only 13 blood samples have been tested so far, with eight positive for the Bundibugyo strain.
Health groups like Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the Red Cross are helping with the response.
Officials warn that high population density and cross-border travel could increase the spread of Ebola.
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A man drove his car into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight people, four seriously. Bystanders chased and detained the driver before the police arrived.
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The incident happened in Modena, northern Italy, around 4:30 PM local time.
Eight people were injured; four had serious injuries, including a woman with crushed legs.
Witnesses said the car was speeding at about 100 km/h (62 mph) and deliberately drove onto the sidewalk.
After crashing into a shop window, the driver got out and showed a knife.
Passers-by tried to stop him; one was lightly injured before others subdued the attacker.
The suspect is an Italian man in his 30s, born in Bergamo, with Maghreb origins, living in the Modena area.
Italy’s Prime Minister called the event "extremely serious," and the Mayor said it would be worse if it was planned.
The far-right Deputy Prime Minister named the suspect as Salim El Koudri on social media platform X.
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Tommy Robinson held a large rally in London, where he told supporters to prepare for a “battle of Britain” ahead of the 2029 election. The event attracted about 60,000 people according to police, and included calls to join political parties and get involved in local politics.
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Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, organized the rally in London’s Parliament Square.
Police estimated around 60,000 people attended, though organizers claimed millions.
Robinson urged supporters to engage in politics before the next general election in 2029.
The event featured Islamophobic and ethnonationalist messages and distributed flyers with hate speech.
Police spent £4.5 million on security for this event and a separate pro-Palestinian protest.
About 4,000 police officers, along with drones, dogs, and armored vehicles, were deployed.
Thirty-one arrests were made at the two protests, including two men linked to violent offences.
Robinson praised Elon Musk, who owns X (formerly Twitter), for supporting the movement.
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France’s Pasteur Institute has fully decoded the Andes virus found in a French passenger from a cruise ship. They confirmed it is the same strain known in South America and found no signs it is more contagious or dangerous than before.
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The Andes virus found matches known versions circulating in South America.
This virus is the only hantavirus that can spread between people.
Ten cases have been linked to the cruise ship, with eight confirmed.
Three people died, including a Dutch couple exposed to the virus in South America.
The virus samples from the ship’s patients were nearly identical to each other and 97% similar to South American strains.
Passengers from the ship were evacuated to the Canary Islands and then flown home.
American passengers were placed under health monitoring at a U.S. quarantine unit.
Health officials are sharing virus data with scientists worldwide to track and monitor the virus.
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Thousands of people marched in central London to remember the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, when 800,000 Palestinians were forced to leave their homes in 1948. This event marked the creation of Israel.
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The march took place in central London.
It marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.
The Nakba refers to the forced displacement of 800,000 Palestinians.
This displacement happened during the creation of Israel in 1948.
Thousands of protesters took part in the march.
The event is a way to remember and highlight the history of that time.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas voted in internal elections for Fatah’s leadership at a conference in Ramallah. The elections aim to renew Fatah’s main decision-making bodies amid a difficult period for the Palestinian people.
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Mahmoud Abbas cast his vote in Fatah leadership elections held at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah.
The elections are for Fatah’s Central Committee and Revolutionary Council.
Nearly 2,580 Fatah members are voting from Ramallah, Gaza, Cairo, and Beirut to address the movement’s divided locations.
This is Fatah’s eighth congress, delayed by five years, with the previous one held in 2016.
Abbas emphasized the importance of democracy and the renewal of Fatah’s leadership institutions.
The results of the elections were expected to be announced on the evening of the voting day.
The conference also focuses on preparing for upcoming National Council, general, and presidential elections.
Analysts note the challenge of leadership transition after Abbas and the possibility of loyalists gaining key roles.
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The shrinking of the Great Salt Lake in Utah is giving scientists important information for their space research. However, the lake’s decline is causing problems for about 2.5 million people living in Utah.
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The Great Salt Lake is getting smaller.
Scientists studying space life, called astrobiologists, are using data from the lake’s changes.
About 2.5 million people in Utah live near the lake.
The lake’s decline is affecting public health and the environment.
The situation shows a trade-off between scientific research and local community well-being.
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A car hit pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight people, with four in serious condition. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was arrested and is being questioned as police investigate whether the act was intentional or linked to other causes.
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The incident happened in Modena, a city in northern Italy.
Eight people were injured; four of them are in critical condition.
One woman was seriously injured and had to have both legs amputated.
The driver is a 31-year-old man from Modena with origins in the Maghreb region.
Police detained the driver, who tried to flee but was stopped.
Authorities are investigating if the driver acted deliberately or was under the influence of substances.
Witnesses said the driver was holding a knife but did not stab anyone.
Emergency services, including police and medical teams, quickly responded and treated victims on-site.
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Wes Streeting, former UK health secretary, has announced he will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party. Starmer faces growing pressure to resign after poor local election results, and several Labour MPs are preparing for a leadership challenge.
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Wes Streeting resigned from the government and said he no longer has confidence in Starmer’s leadership.
Streeting confirmed he will run to become the new leader of the Labour party and UK prime minister.
Starmer’s Labour party suffered badly in recent local elections, increasing calls for his resignation.
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, is another leading candidate to replace Starmer.
Labour MP Josh Simons resigned his seat to allow Burnham to run for Parliament.
To challenge Starmer, a candidate needs support from at least 81 Labour MPs.
Over 80 Labour MPs have requested Starmer to quit, and several junior ministers have stepped down.
Angela Rayner, another potential challenger, was cleared in a tax investigation that had raised concerns about her leadership bid.
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