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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign after poor election results, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigning from the Cabinet and signaling a challenge to Starmer’s leadership. Other potential challengers include Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham, and several party members want a leadership contest focused on ideas rather than personal conflicts.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Cabinet and suggested Starmer will not lead the Labour Party in the next election.
Streeting highlighted improvements in the National Health Service under his tenure but criticized the lack of leadership direction.
Four other members of Starmer’s government resigned earlier in the week.
Angela Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, cleared tax issues that had forced her resignation and may run for party leadership.
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, is also seen as a possible leadership candidate but must return to Parliament first.
Labour Party rules require challengers to have the support of at least 81 of 403 Labour MPs to trigger a leadership contest.
Many Labour MPs have publicly called for Starmer to step down after recent local election losses.
The party is divided between moderate and left-wing members, who differ on economic policies like the minimum wage and taxation.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States and China both agree the Strait of Hormuz should not have a heavy military presence. This comes as Iran has kept the important waterway closed, even after a ceasefire in its conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.
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Marco Rubio is the U.S. Secretary of State.
He said the U.S. and China agree the Strait of Hormuz should not be militarized.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil transportation.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz despite a ceasefire.
The ceasefire came after a conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.
Rubio traveled with President Donald Trump to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Both the U.S. and China want to preserve peace in this strategic region.
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Many Nigerians use cryptocurrencies to protect their money as their local currency loses value. While crypto offers hope for fast financial gains, scams and money laundering are common problems, prompting efforts to improve rules and help victims.
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Inflation and the collapse of the Nigerian naira have pushed people toward cryptocurrencies.
Nigerians use crypto to save money, trade, and send funds outside regular banks.
Young Nigerians see crypto as a way to quickly improve their finances.
Social media influencers promote crypto success and sell advice.
The crypto market in Nigeria has issues with scams, fraud, and money laundering.
Authorities and private groups are working to regulate crypto activities and support affected people.
The situation shows both hope and risks in Nigeria’s growing crypto use.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke at Rome’s La Sapienza University condemning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare and the increasing military spending that harms education and healthcare. He called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine and urged careful control over AI development to prevent further conflict and loss of life.
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Pope Leo XIV gave a speech at La Sapienza University in Rome, the first papal visit since 2008.
He criticized rising investments in AI and high-tech weapons, calling them part of a "spiral of annihilation."
The pope highlighted increased military spending in Europe at the cost of education and healthcare.
Leo emphasized that humans must stay responsible for how AI is used in war and daily life.
He called for peace in conflict areas including Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
The Italian government has helped bring Palestinian students from Gaza to study in Italy during the 2023 conflict.
Leo met some of these students, including Nada Rahim Jouda from Gaza.
The pope plans to address AI and warfare further in his upcoming encyclical, a formal letter to the Catholic Church.
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The film Fast & Furious celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, originally a small action film with car stunts, has grown into a popular and influential movie series over the years.
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Fast & Furious marked 25 years since its original release.
The anniversary was celebrated with a special screening at Cannes Film Festival.
The event took place as a midnight showing.
Vin Diesel and other actors have helped make the series very popular.
The film began as a small action movie focused on car stunts.
Over time, Fast & Furious became a major cultural and box office success.
The article was shared by France 24 and presented by Olivia Salazar-Winspear.
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The article compares the political strategies of President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping using a card game metaphor. It suggests that President Trump has a stronger position than Xi in their current interactions.
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President Donald Trump is engaged in political dealings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The article uses a card game metaphor to describe their strategies.
It implies that Xi Jinping's position is weaker ("two pair") compared to President Trump's stronger position ("full house").
The focus is on the power dynamics between the two leaders.
The context involves international relations between the United States and China.
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Researchers have used DNA to identify four sailors who died in the 1845 Franklin Expedition, a British mission to explore the Arctic that ended in disaster with all 129 crew members lost. The team compared DNA from the sailors' remains and artifacts to living relatives, confirming the identities of three sailors from the HMS Erebus and one from the HMS Terror.
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The Franklin Expedition began in 1845 to chart a passage around northern North America.
The ships HMS Erebus and HMS Terror became trapped in Arctic ice for nearly two years.
All 129 crew members died by 1848, making it Britain's worst polar exploration disaster.
Scientists extracted DNA from archaeological remains linked to the expedition.
DNA was compared to that of living relatives to identify four sailors.
Identified sailors from the Erebus were William Orren, David Young, and John Bridgens.
Harry Peglar, from the HMS Terror, was also identified, solving a longstanding mystery about his remains.
Some questions remain about why Peglar wore a steward’s uniform and why his remains were found far from others.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces challenges from within his own Labour Party after poor election results. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the Cabinet, signaling a possible leadership challenge, while Angela Rayner cleared tax issues to potentially enter the race.
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Wes Streeting resigned from the Cabinet, criticizing Starmer’s leadership and suggesting he should not lead Labour into the next election.
Labour suffered heavy losses in recent local and regional elections, increasing pressure on Starmer to step down.
Angela Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, resolved tax issues that caused her Cabinet departure and may challenge Starmer for party leadership.
Labour won a large election victory less than two years ago but struggles with a stagnant economy and high consumer prices.
Starmer warned that a leadership contest could cause chaos and distract from important issues like the cost of living crisis and the Middle East conflict.
The UK economy grew 0.6% in the first quarter, an improvement that supporters say strengthens the government’s position.
NHS waiting times improved for the fifth month in a row, a key area of focus under Streeting’s leadership.
Labour rules allow for party leaders to be replaced without triggering a national election.
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New weather forecasts show a strong chance that a powerful El Niño will develop in the tropical Pacific Ocean. This natural warming event could cause global temperatures to reach record highs and lead to serious impacts on weather and people worldwide.
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Sea temperatures in parts of the Pacific are already about 0.5°C above normal, signaling El Niño’s start.
Scientists expect this El Niño to strengthen over the next months and might become one of the strongest on record by autumn.
NOAA says there is about a 66% (two-in-three) chance of a strong or very strong El Niño this winter.
A strong El Niño means the ocean temperature in a specific area (Niño3.4) is at least 1.5°C above average.
Some forecasts suggest temperatures could rise above 2.5°C, which would be historically high.
The last very strong El Niño in 2015-2016 caused global weather changes and raised global temperatures.
The 1877 El Niño, possibly the strongest ever, caused major droughts, famines, and floods worldwide.
El Niño usually increases global average temperatures by about 0.2°C and affects weather patterns globally.
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Artist Es Devlin created a digital art installation at the National Portrait Gallery in London that shows a constantly changing portrait made up of thousands of selfies from people across the UK. The project aims to bring people together by showing their faces blending and shifting, highlighting both differences and connections within British society.
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The installation is called "A National Portrait for the National Portrait Gallery."
It was made with Google Arts & Culture Lab, using technology to turn selfies into charcoal-and-chalk style portraits.
Thousands of people from across the UK can upload selfies to be part of the evolving portrait.
The portraits appear on a framed screen and slowly merge and separate, showing faces blending imperfectly.
Es Devlin hopes the artwork inspires people to coexist despite political and social divisions.
The project took three years to develop and uses image-generation technology trained on Devlin’s own drawings.
Devlin acknowledges the tension in using digital technology for art while many artists oppose AI’s use of creative work.
The installation encourages viewers to pause and truly look at one another in a moment of quiet connection.
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The Hague houses important international courts that try to hold leaders accountable for serious crimes during wars. However, these courts usually act only after violence has started, raising questions about whether international law can actually prevent such atrocities.
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The Hague in the Netherlands is home to major international courts.
These courts represent global justice and aim to hold people accountable for war crimes.
Legal action typically begins after violence or atrocities have already happened.
There is doubt about whether international law can stop militarism and prevent crimes before they occur.
The article is part of a series examining global militarism and its effects.
The series is presented by Ali Rae and focuses on hidden systems that support military power worldwide.
It explores the impact of militarism on communities and global peace efforts.
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President Donald Trump recently said he is thinking about making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state. Venezuelan leaders mostly stayed quiet this time, although they previously strongly opposed such ideas.
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President Trump expressed interest twice this week in making Venezuela part of the United States.
He posted a map showing Venezuela covered with the U.S. flag on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez responded calmly, saying Venezuela is a free country and not a U.S. colony, but did not strongly condemn Trump's remarks.
In the past, Venezuelan officials and protests openly rejected such U.S. claims against their sovereignty.
After a U.S. military action in Caracas and Maduro’s capture, the Trump administration worked with Rodríguez instead of Venezuela’s opposition.
Rodríguez has agreed to cooperate with the U.S., allowing private investment in Venezuela’s energy sector.
This represents a shift from Venezuela’s previous strong anti-U.S. stance called Chavismo.
Analysts say the current Venezuelan government is focused on survival and avoiding conflict with the U.S. for now.
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In London, old double-decker buses and underground train carriages are being turned into new dining places. These historic vehicles are transformed into restaurants and tea rooms, offering visitors a unique way to experience the city’s history.
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London has iconic red double-decker buses and underground train carriages known as the Tube.
When these vehicles get old and stop running, some are reused for other purposes.
Some old underground carriages have been turned into restaurants.
Vintage double-decker buses now serve afternoon tea to customers.
These reused vehicles give people a chance to enjoy London’s history and culture in a new way.
This project helps preserve London's transportation heritage while creating unique dining experiences.
The idea comes from local efforts to give old city vehicles a second life instead of scrapping them.
The report was shared by France 24 and France 2 journalists covering European culture.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting around 170 million women worldwide, has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). This change reflects new research showing the condition involves more than ovarian cysts; it is a hormonal and metabolic disorder affecting the whole body. Disease names often evolve as medical knowledge and patient experiences grow, and sometimes names change to reduce stigma.
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PCOS has been renamed PMOS after 14 years of research and patient input.
The new name better describes the condition as a whole-body hormonal and metabolic disorder.
Around 170 million women worldwide are believed to have this condition.
Disease names influence how illnesses are understood, diagnosed, and treated.
Name changes can result from advances in science and feedback from patients.
Some disease names have changed to reduce stigma, such as monkeypox being renamed mpox.
Historical examples include HIV/AIDS, which was originally misnamed GRID, causing stigma.
Naming diseases after doctors was common in the past but is now less frequent.
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The BRICS foreign ministers are meeting to discuss issues related to the conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran. Iran’s foreign minister asked the BRICS group, which now includes the UAE, to condemn the attacks on Iran’s land.
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BRICS is a group of countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and the UAE.
Foreign ministers from BRICS countries are meeting to talk about the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Iran has recently faced attacks on its territory by the US and Israel.
Iran’s foreign minister wants BRICS to officially criticize the US and Israel for these attacks.
The BRICS meeting is taking place amid growing tensions in the Middle East due to this conflict.
The inclusion of the UAE in BRICS adds new regional dynamics to the discussions.
The war on Iran is overshadowing the agenda of the BRICS summit.
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President Donald Trump visited China and had a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News interviewed people in Beijing to hear their thoughts and hopes about the visit and the talks between the two leaders.
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President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing, China.
He held a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Locals in Beijing shared their reactions to the visit.
People expressed what they hope will result from the talks.
CBS News reporter Anna Coren conducted interviews on the ground.
The coverage was available on CBS News and the CBS News app.
The visit aimed to address important issues between the two countries.
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Andrii Yermak, the former chief of staff for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky until November, has been arrested. He is accused of money laundering nearly 9 million euros as part of a large corruption investigation.
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Andrii Yermak served as President Zelensky’s top aide until November.
He is accused of laundering close to 9 million euros.
A judge in Kyiv ordered Yermak to be held in pre-trial detention.
The case is part of a wider corruption probe in Ukraine.
The arrest was reported on May 14, 2026.
Corruption issues are significant in Ukraine’s political environment.
Volodymyr Zelensky is the current President of Ukraine.
The case has drawn international media attention.
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The Fatah party is holding elections for its central committee for the first time in 10 years. This vote happens amid debates about whether Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will step down after leading for more than 20 years, while some major party members are boycotting the election and accusing current leaders of taking power unfairly.
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Fatah is a major Palestinian political party.
The party is electing a new central committee after a 10-year gap.
President Mahmoud Abbas has led for over two decades.
There are questions about whether Abbas will resign soon.
Some important Fatah figures are boycotting the vote.
Those boycotting accuse the leadership of seizing power.
The election reflects ongoing political tensions within Fatah.
This development occurs amid larger Middle East conflicts involving Israel and other groups.
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Iranian military personnel reportedly seized a ship called Hui Chuan, which operated as a "floating armoury" storing weapons for maritime security firms. This happened in the Gulf of Oman near the UAE, shortly after an Indian-flagged ship sank following a suspected attack in the same area. The situation was discussed by President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, who agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for energy transport.
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The Hui Chuan, flagged in Honduras, was reportedly taken over by Iran near Fujairah, UAE.
The vessel worked as a floating armoury, holding weapons for guards protecting ships from pirates.
Ship-tracking data last showed Hui Chuan 40 miles northeast of Fujairah.
An Indian ship named Haji Ali sank off Oman after a suspected drone or missile attack; all Indian crew were rescued.
The Haji Ali had left Somalia carrying livestock and was heading to the UAE.
India called the attack on its ship "unacceptable" and thanked Oman for rescue efforts.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing it must stay open for energy flow.
China expressed opposition to military actions in the Strait of Hormuz during the talks.
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