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President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping met in Beijing for important discussions between the US and China. Experts say the meeting focused mainly on easing tensions rather than making big agreements.
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The meeting took place in Beijing during a US-China summit.
Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping were the main participants.
The talks aimed to lower tensions between the two countries.
No major agreements or concrete actions were reported from the meeting.
An expert from the American University called it a sign of a desire to reduce conflict.
The discussion involved topics related to diplomacy and international relations.
The meeting occurred on May 14, 2026.
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The United States is hosting its third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials to address ongoing conflict issues, despite a ceasefire. Hezbollah, a Lebanese political and militant group, opposes the meetings held in Washington. The talks aim to explore solutions for Lebanon after many years of conflict.
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The U.S. is organizing talks between Lebanon and Israel to discuss peace and security.
This is the third round of such meetings.
The talks are taking place in Washington, D.C.
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have continued despite a declared ceasefire.
Hezbollah opposes the meetings and is against the peace talks.
Experts and analysts are discussing whether the talks could help Lebanon move forward after a long history of war.
The process focuses on resolving issues between Lebanon and Israel.
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Iran has been blocking most internet access for over 11 weeks due to security concerns related to its conflict with the United States and Israel. The government created a new body to manage internet policies and offers limited, expensive internet services to approved users, but most citizens remain cut off from the global internet.
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Iran’s internet has been mostly shut down for more than 11 weeks, the longest in the world.
The shutdown started after Iran’s conflict with the U.S. and Israel escalated on February 28.
The government created the Specialised Headquarters for Organising and Guiding Iran’s Cyberspace to oversee internet policy changes.
First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, considered a relative moderate, leads this new internet management body.
A limited internet service called “Internet Pro” is available to certain approved groups at high prices.
Access to global platforms like YouTube is blocked; only some apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, and ChatGPT are allowed on “Internet Pro.”
VPNs and private satellite internet (like Starlink) are blocked or hard to access.
Officials say the shutdown is temporary and linked to ongoing conflict but have not given a timeline for restoring full internet access.
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Thousands of ultranationalist Jews marched through Jerusalem’s Old City, chanting racist slogans against Palestinians. The parade marks Jerusalem Day, which celebrates Israel's capture of east Jerusalem in 1967, and often leads to violence between Jewish marchers and Palestinian residents.
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The march began at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Participants shouted racist chants such as "Death to Arabs" and "May your villages burn."
Israeli police watched the march and kept journalists safe by blocking parts of the area.
Many Palestinians stayed indoors and closed shops to avoid confrontations.
Jerusalem Day marks Israel’s 1967 capture of east Jerusalem and its holy sites.
Earlier, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the sensitive Al-Aqsa Mosque area and raised an Israeli flag.
Clashes occurred before the march between marchers and Palestinians, including throwing chairs.
Groups like Standing Together and Tag Meir tried to reduce violence and promote peace during the event.
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Israeli nationalist groups held a government-supported march in Jerusalem to mark the city’s capture in 1967. The protest included aggressive chants and clashes with Palestinians, while the national security minister displayed an Israeli flag at a sensitive religious site, the al-Aqsa mosque.
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The march commemorated Israel’s capture and annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967.
Demonstrators chanted hostile slogans toward Palestinians, including “Death to the Arabs.”
National security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir waved an Israeli flag in front of al-Aqsa mosque, a key Islamic holy site.
Many Palestinians in the Old City closed their shops and left before the march started due to tension.
Fighting broke out between radical Jewish marchers and Palestinians remaining in the area, involving police intervention.
Some Jewish counter-protesters, including volunteers and religious people, came to protect Palestinians from violence.
The march was funded by the Jerusalem municipality and government ministries, with participants brought in by buses.
Ben-Gvir stated he was restoring Israeli control over the Temple Mount, challenging a long-standing rule that bans non-Muslim prayer there.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively involved in the war between the US and Israel against Iran. He mentioned a reported secret meeting between Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE’s President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which Abu Dhabi denied.
Key Facts
Iran accuses the UAE of being an active partner in the US-Israeli conflict against Iran.
Iran’s Foreign Minister is Abbas Araghchi.
Israel claimed a secret meeting took place in the UAE during the war.
The alleged meeting was between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The UAE denied that this secret meeting occurred.
The accusation and denial relate to ongoing tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and their allies.
The situation is part of a larger conflict involving the US, Israel, Iran, and Gulf countries.
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During the annual Jerusalem Day march, Israeli ultranationalists chanted racist slogans against Palestinians while many Palestinian residents stayed indoors and closed their shops. The march, which celebrates Israel's control of East Jerusalem since 1967, has often led to violence and harassment against Palestinians, with little police intervention.
Key Facts
Tens of thousands of Israelis, mainly young people, participate in the Jerusalem Day march each year.
The march celebrates the "reunification" of Jerusalem after Israel captured East Jerusalem in the 1967 war.
The United Nations says Israel’s annexation of East Jerusalem is illegal under international law.
Many Palestinian residents in the Old City closed their shops and stayed indoors during the march.
Participants chanted slogans like “Death to Arabs” and “May your villages burn.”
Violence and intimidation against Palestinians have increased at the march over the years.
Some activists from the Israeli-Palestinian group Standing Together protected Palestinian businesses.
Journalists covering the event faced harassment and were sometimes blocked from filming.
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British Labour lawmaker Josh Simons said he will resign from Parliament to help Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham return to Parliament. Burnham may then challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour Party.
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Josh Simons is a member of the British Labour Party and a lawmaker in Parliament.
Simons plans to resign his parliamentary seat.
His resignation aims to allow Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, to run for that seat.
Andy Burnham wants to return to Parliament.
Burnham may challenge Keir Starmer’s position as Labour Party leader.
Keir Starmer is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Another Labour politician, Wes Streeting, also resigned recently and may challenge Starmer.
The Labour Party is facing leadership challenges as internal rivals seek to replace Starmer.
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Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem during the Jerusalem Day march, an event that commemorates Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem in 1967. The entrance was heavily guarded by the military.
Key Facts
Itamar Ben Gvir is a far-right Israeli minister.
He entered the Al-Aqsa compound during Jerusalem Day.
Jerusalem Day marks the anniversary of Israel taking control of East Jerusalem in 1967.
The march took place in what is considered occupied East Jerusalem.
Ben Gvir’s entry was protected by heavy military presence.
The event involved Israelis marching through East Jerusalem.
The status of East Jerusalem is disputed and considered occupied under international law.
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A plane with 11 people on board crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Florida after losing communication and engine power. The pilot and passengers spent about five hours on a life raft before a U.S. Air Force rescue team saved them. Three people had minor injuries and the rest were safe.
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The flight was from Marsh Harbour to Freeport in the Bahamas.
The pilot lost navigation, radio contact, and both engines during the flight.
The pilot intentionally ditched the plane in the ocean about 175 miles north of Miami.
All 11 people on board survived and floated on a life raft for hours.
The U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing was on a training mission nearby and joined the rescue.
The rescue was triggered by an emergency signal sent to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Three people had minor injuries and were taken to a hospital in Florida.
Bahamian authorities are investigating what caused the crash.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump that the U.S. and China might have a conflict over Taiwan if the situation is not managed carefully. This warning came during a summit in Beijing, highlighting serious disagreements between the two leaders on Taiwan, trade, and other issues.
Key Facts
Xi Jinping spoke to President Trump in Beijing about the risk of conflict over Taiwan.
Taiwan governs itself but is claimed by China as part of its land.
Xi warned that disagreements could lead to clashes if not handled well.
President Trump expressed praise for Xi despite the warning.
The summit showed major differences between the U.S. and China on several topics: Taiwan, trade, and Iran's war.
Taiwan is a sensitive topic because of its political status and China's claim.
The conversation reflects ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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American poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney won the 2024 Swansea University Dylan Thomas prize for her first poetry book, Joy Is My Middle Name. The prize honors writers aged 39 or younger and celebrates the work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
Key Facts
Sasha Debevec-McKenney’s book explores themes like race, addiction, womanhood, sex, and consumerism.
The prize is worth £20,000 and given each year in Swansea, the birthplace of Dylan Thomas.
Judges praised the book for its lively, honest voice and emotional depth.
Debevec-McKenney was born in Connecticut and works as a creative writing fellow at Emory University in Georgia.
Her poems have appeared in major magazines such as The New Yorker and The New York Review of Books.
Other finalists included Harriet Armstrong, Colwill Brown, Suzannah V Evans, Seán Hewitt, and Derek Owusu.
The judging panel included writers Joe Dunthorne, Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe, Prajwal Parajuly, and Eley Williams.
Previous winners include celebrated authors like Caleb Azumah Nelson and Patricia Lockwood.
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The Princess of Wales, Catherine, visited Reggio Emilia in Italy as part of a tour focused on early childhood education and recycling projects. Her visit attracted large crowds who praised her kindness, strength, and connection to people, highlighting her popularity beyond her official royal duties.
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Catherine visited Reggio Emilia, Italy, to learn about a local early years education project.
She also saw a recycling initiative tied to education.
Large crowds gathered to see her, showing enthusiasm and support.
Many Italians praised her empathy and humanitarian work.
Catherine did not give speeches or interviews during the trip.
The visit was her first overseas trip since her cancer diagnosis and treatment.
People in Italy showed interest in both her social causes and fashion choices.
Supporters compared her to Princess Diana and noted she appeared strong and kind.
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President Donald Trump’s administration pledged an additional $1.8 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations, which is less than past US contributions. The administration wants the UN to improve its efficiency and reform how it uses funding, while also reducing overall international aid commitments.
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The Trump administration announced an extra $1.8 billion for UN humanitarian aid.
This amount is smaller than previous US aid, which was as high as $17 billion in 2022.
The US ambassador to the UN said the goal is to increase transparency and reform within the UN.
The administration had already committed $2 billion in December as part of a push for a “humanitarian reset.”
President Trump has criticized the UN for inefficiency and failing to meet its goals.
Since starting his second term in 2025, Trump has cut international aid funding and closed the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
OECD data shows US development assistance dropped by nearly 57% in 2025 compared to 2024.
Human Rights Watch warned that reduced foreign aid could harm human rights efforts and global safety.
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Nearly 20 million people in Sudan are facing extreme hunger due to ongoing civil war between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group. Conflict, food shortages, and limited access to aid have caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with some areas at risk of famine.
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About 40% of Sudan’s population, nearly 19.5 million people, face acute hunger.
The civil war between Sudan’s army (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has lasted three years.
Fourteen areas, including parts of North Darfur, South Darfur, and South Kordofan, are at famine risk.
RSF recently took control of el-Fasher city, which has been mostly emptied because of the conflict.
Families have resorted to eating leaves, animal feed, and even animal skins to survive.
Around 825,000 children are expected to suffer from severe malnutrition.
Fighting and drone attacks have targeted civilians and infrastructure like markets and hospitals.
The rainy season and rising food and fuel prices, partly linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, may worsen the crisis.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted U.S. President Donald Trump at a formal state banquet in Beijing, highlighting the status of the two countries as major global powers. Discussions included trade tensions and the sensitive issue of Taiwan, with observers noting a softer tone from President Trump on this topic during the visit.
Key Facts
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump met for a state banquet in China.
The event showcased the power and status of China and the United States.
Prominent U.S. tech leaders like Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jensen Huang were present.
Trade tensions between the two countries were a key topic of conversation.
Taiwan, a region claimed by China, was part of the behind-the-scenes discussion.
Critics are concerned that U.S. messaging on Taiwan may be becoming more conciliatory.
The discussion may also relate to broader strategic interests, such as China's role in Middle Eastern oil trade.
The meeting raises questions about the future of global security and technological competition.
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Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil, causing major problems with electricity across the country. This has led to long power outages of up to 22 hours, especially in Havana, and a partial failure of the national power grid.
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Cuban officials say the country has used up all its diesel and fuel oil supplies.
The shortage caused severe blackouts lasting 22 hours in Havana.
The national power grid partially collapsed due to the fuel shortage.
The crisis is affecting the entire country with widespread disruptions.
The US maintains a blockade on Cuba that limits its access to fuel.
The lack of fuel means power plants cannot run properly, leading to blackouts.
Residents are facing long electricity cuts impacting daily life.
Officials have identified the fuel shortage as the cause of the energy crisis.
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President Donald Trump said that Chinese President Xi Jinping offered China's help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global oil shipping. Xi also promised that China would not send military weapons to support Iran in its conflict with the United States and Israel.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for oil transportation in the Middle East.
President Trump announced that China offered help to keep the strait open.
President Xi Jinping made a pledge not to provide Iran with military weapons.
Iran is currently involved in a war against the US and Israel.
This announcement was made on May 14, 2026.
The news came during ongoing tensions in the Middle East involving several countries.
The cooperation offer from China relates to maintaining stability in a critical region.
The report comes from a France 24 video segment featuring these statements.
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Dozens of boats with activists and aid set sail from Turkey to try to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. This comes weeks after Israel stopped a previous flotilla near Greece, detained some activists, and caused international criticism.
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Over 50 boats left from Marmaris, Turkey, as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza.
Israel intercepted more than 20 boats near the Greek island of Crete on April 30, detaining about 175 activists.
Two activists taken to Israel were later deported after being held and interrogated; they accused Israel of torture, which Israel denied.
Nearly 500 activists from 45 countries are now involved in the new flotilla attempt to bring attention to Gaza’s situation.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 72,000 Palestinians killed since the war began in October 2023 after a Hamas attack on Israel.
Gaza has been under blockade by Israel and Egypt since 2007 to prevent arms smuggling to Hamas.
A fragile ceasefire has stopped heavy fighting, but Gaza still faces shortages of food, medicine, and limited aid access.
Past attempts to break the blockade, including a deadly 2010 raid on the Mavi Marmara boat, have failed.
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Six men are on trial in Bristol court, accused of grooming and sexually assaulting vulnerable teenage girls. A judge has limited what the media can report during the trial to protect witnesses and ensure a fair process.
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Six men are accused of grooming and sexually assaulting teenage girls in Bristol.
The men deny all the charges against them.
The trial is expected to last around 12 weeks.
Reporting restrictions prevent naming the defendants or sharing full details during the trial.
Media organizations challenged these restrictions, seeking more transparency.
The judge allowed reporting on the trial’s existence and the general charges but kept other details secret.
The judge said reporting witness evidence during the trial could influence witnesses and harm a fair trial.
The trial is ongoing with limited public reporting allowed.
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