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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire and will hold more talks to work on a political solution. This decision was announced by the US just before the original ceasefire was to end, even though Israel continued some strikes in southern Lebanon.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire that was set to expire on April 17.
They plan to have expanded talks about a political settlement following the extension.
The US announced the ceasefire extension.
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire.
Israel says these new strikes are not covered by the ceasefire.
The conflict involves Israeli actions responding to fire from Hezbollah.
Israel has been attacking and invading southern Lebanon since early March.
The ceasefire aims to reduce fighting and find a political solution.
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Andy Burnham, the popular Mayor of Greater Manchester known as the “King of the North,” may try to challenge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. To do this, Burnham first needs to win a seat in Parliament, but Starmer is currently facing low approval and pressure to resign after poor local election results and a cabinet resignation.
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Andy Burnham is the Mayor of Greater Manchester and has won three major mayoral elections since 2017.
Burnham is seen as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and is considered more left-leaning.
To challenge Starmer, Burnham must first secure a seat in Parliament.
Starmer has faced declining approval ratings and criticism within his Labour Party.
One cabinet member has already resigned amid the turmoil.
More than 20% of Labour MPs want Starmer to step down.
Burnham is nicknamed the “King of the North” due to his strong support for northern England and its working-class communities.
Burnham previously served in the UK Cabinet from 2007 to 2010 and ran unsuccessfully for Labour leader in 2010 and 2015.
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Drone attacks have become the main cause of civilian deaths in Sudan’s war, killing over 880 people this year alone. Both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) use drones supplied by foreign countries, leading to more attacks on crowded areas and civilian places like hospitals and markets.
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Drone strikes caused more than 80% of conflict-related civilian deaths in Sudan recently.
At least 880 civilians were killed by drones between January and April 2025.
The Sudan war started in April 2023, causing over 59,000 deaths and displacing 13 million people.
The RSF and Sudan’s army both use drones to fight for control and to attack enemy-held areas.
Drone attacks have targeted hospitals, schools, dams, markets, and displacement camps.
The number of drone-related deaths in 2025 increased by 600% compared to the previous year.
Drones are supplied mainly by countries in the Middle East, including possible support from the United Arab Emirates and China.
Some drones can visually identify specific targets, raising concerns about deliberate attacks on civilians.
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Spain’s public broadcaster decided not to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest this year because of Israel’s participation. The boycott reflects Spain’s protest against Israel’s actions in the conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Other countries like Ireland, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Iceland have also joined the boycott.
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Spain is not participating in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in seven years.
The boycott was announced after the European Broadcasting Union allowed Israel to compete.
Spain’s broadcaster, RTVE, has shown messages supporting Palestine and criticizing the conflict.
Other countries joining the boycott include Ireland, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Iceland.
Spanish fans usually watch the contest with friends, but this year some will watch alone online.
Israel has competed in Eurovision for 50 years and has won four times.
Israelis see Eurovision participation as a sign of international acceptance.
Some Spanish fans support the boycott for political reasons, while others miss the event’s usual excitement.
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Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a close but quietly managed relationship, especially during the ongoing Iran-related conflict in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he visited the UAE recently, but the UAE quickly denied this, showing the sensitivity of their public ties.
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Israel sent Iron Dome air-defense systems and operators to the UAE to help defend against Iranian attacks.
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated he made a secret visit to the UAE during the current regional conflict.
The UAE denied Netanyahu’s visit and any Israeli military delegation presence.
The UAE and Israel formally established diplomatic ties in 2020 through the Abraham Accords.
The UAE prefers to keep its relationship with Israel low-profile due to regional public opinion.
Negative views of Israel remain strong in many Arab and Muslim countries.
The current conflict began after Hamas, backed by Iran, attacked Israel, leading to a major Israeli military response in Gaza.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 72,700 Palestinian deaths since the conflict started.
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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, believed to be the second-in-command of ISIL globally, was killed in a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces, President Donald Trump announced. The operation aimed to weaken ISIL’s global activities and was carried out with help from intelligence sources in Africa.
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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was an important leader in ISIL and part of its global management group.
The U.S. and Nigerian military forces worked together to carry out the mission that killed him.
President Trump thanked Nigeria for its cooperation in the operation.
Al-Minuki had been under U.S. sanctions since 2023 due to his terrorist links.
The U.S. described him as a senior leader based in the Sahel region of Africa.
President Trump said removing al-Minuki weakens ISIL’s global operations.
The U.S. deployed hundreds of troops to Nigeria to provide support but they do not take part in combat.
Nigeria denies accusations that it only protects one community from attacks, saying violence affects multiple groups.
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Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the UK Labour Party, described the intense pressure and criticism he faced during a party coup attempt in 2016. After the EU referendum, many senior party members resigned from his team, and a no-confidence vote was held, but Corbyn refused to step down at that time.
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Jeremy Corbyn led the Labour Party from 2015 to 2019.
On June 25, 2016, after the EU referendum, Corbyn's Shadow Foreign Secretary was involved in planning a mass walkout.
Corbyn dismissed Hilary Benn, the Shadow Foreign Secretary, after confirming his role in the plot.
A total of 21 resignations from Corbyn's shadow cabinet occurred over that weekend.
Corbyn faced an hour of harsh criticism at a Labour parliamentary meeting and a vote of no confidence passed 172 to 40.
Despite the pressure, Corbyn decided not to resign, stating he was elected with a clear majority by party members.
Corbyn’s wife, Laura Alvarez, was an important source of support during this difficult time.
The article compares Corbyn’s experience with recent events involving Labour leader Keir Starmer and other UK political figures.
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President Donald Trump announced that U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a joint mission to kill Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria. Al-Mainuki was considered the group's second-in-command globally and was involved in organizing and funding attacks against the U.S. and its interests.
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The joint mission took place on a Friday night in Nigeria.
Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was the Islamic State’s second-in-command worldwide.
He was in charge of the Islamic State branch in West Africa after the previous leader died in 2018.
Al-Mainuki was born in Borno province, Nigeria, in 1982.
He had been planning attacks against the United States and its interests.
The U.S. sanctioned him in 2023.
President Trump ordered strikes against the Islamic State in Nigeria in December 2025 and deployed troops and drones earlier in 2026 to assist Nigeria.
Nigeria is facing a complex security crisis involving multiple armed groups linked to the Islamic State.
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Taiwan said it is a sovereign and independent nation and thanked the United States for its security support, especially through arms sales. This statement came after President Donald Trump warned Taiwan not to declare formal independence during his visit to China, where he met President Xi Jinping.
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Taiwan’s foreign ministry said Taiwan is a sovereign and independent nation, not under China’s control.
Taiwan appreciates US President Donald Trump’s support for peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan says US arms sales are part of Washington’s security commitment under the Taiwan Relations Act.
In December, the US approved an $11 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, with another $14 billion package awaiting approval.
President Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump said he does not want a war over Taiwan and wants both sides to "cool down."
The US officially recognizes Beijing and does not support formal independence for Taiwan but supplies Taiwan with arms for defense.
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Trump that Taiwan is a sensitive issue and warned against missteps.
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 more days and to hold talks toward a political agreement, announced by the US after meetings in Washington. Despite the ceasefire extension, some fighting and strikes have continued, and the UAE stated its military actions are defensive measures to protect its country.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire, which was set to expire on Sunday, by 45 days.
The ceasefire started on April 17 but did not fully stop fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israeli and Lebanese negotiators met for two days in Washington to discuss the extension and future talks.
Expanded political talks are planned for June 2 and 3 to seek a lasting peace agreement.
Military delegations from Israel and Lebanon will meet on May 29 for further discussions.
Lebanon hopes the ceasefire extension will provide critical relief and move toward stability for its people.
The UAE said all of its recent military actions were defensive, aiming to protect its sovereignty, people, and key infrastructure.
The UAE’s statement followed reports about secret military operations on Iran, but the UAE did not directly address these reports.
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Sara Husseini, director of the British Palestinian Committee, said many British Palestinians feel afraid to speak openly about the war in Gaza and to show their Palestinian identity. She described growing hostility toward Palestinians in the UK and highlighted the suffering of Palestinians, including many killed and displaced. Despite this, she noted strong public support in Britain for Palestinian rights.
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British Palestinians feel unable to openly express their identity or speak about the war in Gaza.
Some fear wearing Palestinian symbols or speaking out at work or in public.
Palestinians and their allies report being silenced or punished for showing support.
Sara Husseini has worked on Palestinian advocacy for decades and speaks about ongoing atrocities.
Since the war began, over 72,000 Palestinians have died, including many women and children.
Around 700 Palestinians have fled Gaza to the UK, facing health and trauma challenges.
Large public protests in the UK support Palestinians, but there is tension over future demonstrations.
Jewish groups and some politicians want stricter controls on pro-Palestinian marches.
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Leaders of the three biggest European economies—UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz—are all facing very low approval ratings. This trend of unpopularity extends to other European leaders, whose public support is lower than that of U.S. President Donald Trump despite his own unpopularity.
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Only 11% of Britons think Keir Starmer has been a good or great prime minister; nearly 60% think he has been poor or terrible.
Starmer’s approval rating is 27%, while 65% disapprove.
French President Macron has an 18% approval rating and 75% disapproval; German Chancellor Merz has 19% approval and 76% disapproval.
Other European leaders like Austria’s Christian Stocker, Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre, and Belgium’s Bart de Wever also have low approval ratings.
These European leaders have lower approval ratings than President Donald Trump, who has 38% approval and 57% disapproval.
Polling experts suggest that many European politicians have struggled to handle crises effectively, leading to declining public support.
Macron’s government has been weakened since 2022 due to lacking a majority in the French national assembly.
The Covid-19 crisis initially increased public trust in leaders, but later issues have caused ratings to fall.
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A new Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 80 deaths with 246 suspected cases. The virus has also spread to Uganda, where one person has died in the capital, Kampala.
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At least 80 people have died from Ebola in Ituri province, DR Congo.
There are 246 suspected Ebola cases in the outbreak.
A Congolese man died from Ebola in Kampala, Uganda.
This death in Uganda raises concerns about the virus crossing borders.
Ebola is a rare but serious disease that can spread between countries.
Health officials are monitoring the situation closely to control the outbreak.
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President Donald Trump announced that US and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who he called the second in command of the Islamic State worldwide. The operation was described as carefully planned and aimed at stopping al-Minuki from planning attacks in Africa and against Americans.
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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was identified as the second in command of ISIS globally.
The mission was conducted by US and Nigerian forces together.
Al-Minuki was under US sanctions since 2023 due to his ties to ISIS.
The location of the operation was not disclosed.
Nigeria denied religious discrimination, stating they target armed groups attacking both Muslims and Christians.
The US has deployed drones and about 200 troops to train and support Nigerian forces against ISIS and al Qaeda-linked groups in West Africa.
US forces in Nigeria are officially in a non-combat role, focusing on training and intelligence.
Al-Minuki’s death is seen as reducing ISIS’s ability to operate globally.
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President Trump announced that U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria. This move is expected to reduce ISIS's ability to plan attacks in Africa and against Americans.
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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was a leader in the Islamic State group operating in Nigeria.
The U.S. and Nigerian militaries worked together to kill him.
President Trump shared the news on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The U.S. State Department labeled al-Minuki as an Islamic State leader in 2023.
The U.S. Treasury Department placed him on the global terrorist list, which includes sanctions against him.
His death is seen as weakening ISIS’s global operations, especially in Africa.
The news is recent and may be updated as more details come in.
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Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City, killing at least seven Palestinians. Israel said the attack targeted the leader of Hamas’s armed group, but this claim has not been independently confirmed.
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The air strikes took place on a Friday night in Gaza City.
At least seven Palestinians died as a result of the strikes.
The attacks hit both an apartment building and a civilian vehicle.
Israel said the target was the head of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza.
Hamas is an armed group based in Gaza.
Al Jazeera reported on the incident but did not verify Israel’s claims.
The strike affected civilians living in the area.
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A New York doctor who survived Ebola in 2014 is worried about healthcare workers treating a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. The current outbreak has at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, with no approved vaccines or treatments for the specific Ebola strain involved.
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The outbreak is in Ituri province, eastern Congo, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.
This is the 17th Ebola outbreak in the Congo since 1976.
The doctor, Craig Spencer, contracted Ebola while working in Guinea in 2014 and recovered after 19 days in the hospital.
The current outbreak involves the Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDV) strain, which has caused only two previous smaller outbreaks.
There are no approved vaccines or treatments for the BDV strain of Ebola.
Health officials worry about healthcare workers due to their close contact with contagious patients.
The region is unstable with population movement, complicating efforts to control the outbreak.
Concerns exist about reduced U.S. support because of changes under President Donald Trump’s administration, including cuts to USAID and withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
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President Donald Trump talked to Chinese leader Xi Jinping about Jimmy Lai, a jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy supporter, but said Xi told him Lai’s case was “tough.” Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison under China’s security law, and his family fears for his health while in jail.
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Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old British citizen and media tycoon, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February under a Chinese security law.
Lai was arrested in 2020 following large pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
President Trump raised Lai’s case with Xi Jinping during a recent visit to China but was told it was difficult to help.
Trump said he did not feel optimistic about Lai’s release.
Lai has diabetes and has been kept in solitary confinement without air conditioning, causing serious health decline.
Lai’s daughter thanked Trump for trying to help and expressed hope that Xi would release her father.
The case has drawn international attention, especially in the UK, due to concerns over Hong Kong’s promised democratic rights after 1997.
Trump had previously spoken to Xi about releasing Lai, highlighting his age and poor health.
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British artist Matthew Collings says his art show, "Drawings Against Genocide," which shows Israeli actions against Palestinians, was wrongly called anti-Semitic. The exhibition in London was cancelled after protests and public complaints.
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The artist is Matthew Collings from the UK.
The exhibition is called "Drawings Against Genocide."
The artworks depict violence by Israel against Palestinians.
Some people said the exhibition was anti-Semitic.
The show faced protests and public outrage.
Because of this backlash, the exhibition was cancelled in London.
Collings denies the exhibition is anti-Semitic and says it was misunderstood.
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A convoy named "Soumoud 2," carrying doctors, engineers, and activists, is getting ready to travel from Libya to Egypt's Rafah crossing. The convoy aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza after starting its journey from Algeria about a week ago.
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The convoy is called "Soumoud 2."
It includes medical workers, engineers, and activists.
The convoy started from Algeria.
It has been traveling for about one week.
Its current location is Libya.
The next destination is Egypt’s Rafah crossing.
The goal is to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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