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Israel has increased its attacks on southern Lebanon, killing two people and ordering some residents to leave their homes. Both sides are preparing to meet in Washington, DC, for talks to extend a ceasefire scheduled to end soon.
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Israeli airstrikes targeted areas in southern Lebanon, killing two people in the town of Srifa.
Israel ordered forced evacuations in several towns and villages near the Lebanon-Israel border.
Israeli forces attacked sites linked to Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon.
A drone launched by Hezbollah landed in Israeli territory, injuring several people.
Lebanon reported nearly 2,900 deaths from Israeli attacks since the conflict began in March.
Talks in Washington aim to extend the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Hezbollah opposes these negotiations and demands a full ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction before discussions.
The Lebanese government supports holding talks to address these issues.
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Some Zimbabweans have secretly been sent to Russia and forced to fight in the war against Ukraine. Families are asking the Zimbabwean and Russian governments to help bring their loved ones home, as some have died or gone missing in the conflict.
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Dumisani, a Zimbabwean man, left secretly for Russia and soon after, a neighbor traveling with him was killed in Ukraine.
Four people in Zimbabwe face human trafficking charges for sending citizens to Russia to fight in the war.
Zimbabwean officials stopped two brothers trying to fly to Russia under suspicious claims.
At least 18 Zimbabweans have died while serving in the Russian forces, but only four bodies have been returned home.
Government officials say traffickers use job promises and social media to lure young Zimbabweans into dangerous situations.
The Zimbabwean government is working to stop the trafficking and bring citizens back but faces paperwork hurdles.
Experts warn people to be careful of fake job offers, especially those promising work abroad.
Recruitment into Russian forces reportedly happens under military guard, turning dangerous quickly upon arrival.
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President Donald Trump visited China for the first time since 2017 to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The leaders discussed issues like trade, Taiwan, and the conflict involving Iran, while China gave Trump a very warm and formal welcome.
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President Trump arrived in Beijing for a three-day summit with Xi Jinping.
This is the first visit by a U.S. president to China in almost ten years.
China and the U.S. have grown closer in power, with Trump calling their relationship the "G2."
The meeting happened amid tensions including the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and possible disruptions in a key oil shipping route.
Topics expected at the talks included trade disputes, artificial intelligence, human rights, Taiwan, and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
China welcomed Trump with a red-carpet ceremony, honor guards, and a children’s flag-waving performance.
Entrepreneurs like the CEOs of Nvidia and Tesla accompanied Trump on the visit.
Xi emphasized that Taiwan is the most important issue and warned that poor handling could lead to conflict.
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President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and called him a friend. During their public meeting, Trump described their summit as one of the biggest ever.
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President Trump visited Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump said, “It’s an honor to be your friend” to Xi.
He referred to their meeting as possibly the biggest summit ever.
The comments were made in the public part of their bilateral (two-country) meeting.
The meeting focused on relations between the United States and China.
Both leaders appeared positive about their friendship during the talk.
The summit was notable for its scale and significance in U.S.-China ties.
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Antigoni Buxton, who was on the TV show Love Island in 2022, will represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Jalla." She feels proud to share her Greek-Cypriot roots and aims to do her best in the contest.
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Antigoni Buxton appeared on Love Island series eight in 2022.
She is representing Cyprus in Eurovision with a dance-pop song called "Jalla."
"Jalla" uses traditional Greek instruments and refers to the Greek belly dance Tsifteteli.
The word "Jalla" is Cypriot-Greek slang meaning "more" or "again."
Antigoni was born and raised in London but has strong ties to Cyprus from spending summers there.
Her Eurovision music video features her family and the famous UK's Got Talent dance duo Stavros Flatley.
Cyprus has competed in Eurovision 42 times but has never won.
Antigoni's goal is to perform her best rather than focusing solely on winning.
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Wes Streeting is preparing to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership but hopes Starmer will resign voluntarily. Streeting claims to have enough support from MPs to start a leadership contest, while Starmer's team denies plans for an immediate resignation.
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Wes Streeting is a health secretary aiming to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Streeting says he has backing from 81 MPs, enough for a formal leadership contest.
Allies of Streeting hope Starmer will step down on his own rather than forcing a challenge.
Some MPs are privately asking Starmer to resign or announce a plan to leave.
Cabinet ministers deny they are planning to ask Starmer to resign soon.
Angela Rayner, former deputy prime minister, has been cleared by tax authorities and may enter the leadership race if Streeting challenges Starmer.
Some Starmer supporters claim Streeting’s team is misleading MPs about switching support options.
Darren Jones, a government official, has talked to MPs backing Streeting, convincing some to withdraw support.
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President Donald Trump is meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping in Beijing amid tensions and limited leverage. Trump invited top US tech executives, including Apple’s Tim Cook, SpaceX’s Elon Musk, and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, to join him at the summit to emphasize the importance of US tech in US-China relations and discuss topics like artificial intelligence (AI).
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President Trump is meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing for two days of talks.
Trump invited tech leaders Tim Cook (Apple), Elon Musk (SpaceX), and Jensen Huang (Nvidia) to join the summit.
Trump calls Tim Cook “Tim Apple” as a nickname.
The summit will include discussions about AI and managing AI risks.
Nvidia’s high-end chips are not widely sold in China, which wants to reduce dependence on US technology.
Both countries rely on each other for critical technology and rare-earth materials.
China wants to push the US to discuss Taiwan at the summit, as Taiwan is a sensitive issue.
Some experts are concerned that Trump’s close ties with tech firms could weaken the US negotiating position.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Donald Trump in Beijing and discussed tensions over Taiwan. Xi said both countries share the goal of keeping peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
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President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump met in Beijing for a bilateral summit.
Xi warned about rising tensions between China and the U.S. over Taiwan.
Xi said keeping peace in the Taiwan Strait is important for both countries.
The Taiwan Strait is the body of water separating Taiwan and mainland China.
The discussion was reported by China’s Foreign Ministry and shared on social media platform X.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met at a high-level summit in China, where their handshake and body language revealed subtle signals about their relationship and power balance. Experts noted that the brief greeting showed a carefully balanced interaction, reflecting ongoing complex ties between the two countries.
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President Trump and Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in China during an important summit.
Xi Jinping said the U.S. and China should be partners, not rivals, while Trump called the meeting an honor.
Body language expert Peter Collett analyzed their handshake as a "power-play," showing Trump made more physical effort in the greeting.
Unlike usual, Trump did not use his typical strong handshake style with Xi, possibly signaling he views Xi as an equal.
Trump’s palm-up hand position suggested openness rather than dominance in the gesture.
A brief hand pat from Trump and Xi’s lack of response showed a subtle, balanced exchange of control.
The interaction highlighted the different personal styles of Trump’s energetic approach and Xi’s restrained diplomacy.
The meeting’s tone matters because U.S.-China relations affect global markets, trade, security, and jobs.
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The United Nations has asked Equatorial Guinea to stop sending US deportees back to their home countries where they could face danger like violence or torture. Some people deported from the US to Equatorial Guinea have been held in poor conditions and face the threat of further deportation.
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UN human rights experts warned Equatorial Guinea against forcing US deportees back to dangerous home countries.
Equatorial Guinea is described as a repressive authoritarian state with poor protections for migrants.
The US government, under President Trump, paid Equatorial Guinea $7.5 million to accept certain deportees.
Some deportees have been kept in harsh conditions, such as locked hotels without basic hygiene items.
One deportee named Esther fled persecution in her home country, received protection in the US, but was deported to Equatorial Guinea anyway.
Esther was arrested during a routine check-in with US immigration officials, denied access to a lawyer, and sent to Equatorial Guinea without prior notice.
Lawyers and deportees face obstacles in delivering basic supplies to the detained individuals in Equatorial Guinea.
The UN cited the risk of refoulement, which means returning people to countries where they face harm.
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Ian McKellen will play King Lear in a new production at the rebuilt Yard theatre in east London. This is his first major stage role since a 2024 accident, and the play will open the theatre’s new season, which features a redesigned space with more seating.
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Ian McKellen will star as King Lear in the Yard theatre’s opening season after the venue was rebuilt.
McKellen had an accident in 2024 when he fell from the stage, causing him to pause major theatre work.
The Yard theatre, located in Hackney Wick, east London, reopened with a curved auditorium that holds 220 people, twice as many as before.
The new production of King Lear will be directed by Jay Miller and co-developed with playwright Simon Stephens.
McKellen has previously played King Lear in 2007 and 2017, with acclaimed performances that toured internationally.
The Yard theatre began in 2011 as a temporary space in a warehouse and is known for supporting new and experimental work.
The theatre recently won an Olivier award for The Glass Menagerie, its last show before rebuilding.
McKellen will also appear in the film The Christophers and the upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel, The Hunt for Gollum.
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Ted Maher was convicted for causing a fire that killed a billionaire in Monaco. After this, he changed his name and allegedly tried to harm his estranged wife in New Mexico, but he denies these claims. A "48 Hours" report will cover this story on May 16.
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Ted Maher was found guilty of arson causing the death of a billionaire in Monaco.
After the conviction, he legally changed his name.
He is accused of ordering harm against his estranged wife in New Mexico.
Ted Maher denies the accusations related to his wife.
The story will be featured on the TV program "48 Hours" on May 16.
The show will air on CBS and will be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Erin Moriarty is the correspondent reporting the story.
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Iran is trying to use the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to further its conflict with the United States. Beijing is seen as Iran’s important opportunity to influence global events in its struggle against the U.S.
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Iran is involved in an indirect or unconventional war against the U.S., sometimes called an asymmetrical war.
The conflict involves strategies beyond direct military confrontation.
Iran views China as a key partner in its international efforts.
President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have a scheduled meeting.
Iran aims to influence or use the meeting to its advantage.
Beijing plays a significant role in global politics as a major world power.
The situation reflects broader tensions between Iran, the U.S., and China.
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President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss business and cooperation. The meeting included many business leaders and was followed by a state banquet.
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President Trump held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
The meeting focused on business and working together between the U.S. and China.
Many Chinese business leaders attended the meeting with President Trump.
The meeting took place during President Trump’s first full day in Beijing.
A state banquet was held after the meeting to honor the visit.
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Russian drones attacked a vehicle carrying a United Nations leader and eight other UN workers during a humanitarian mission in southern Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack did not cause any injuries, and the people were safely evacuated.
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The attack happened in Kherson, southern Ukraine.
The vehicle was carrying Tom Fletcher, head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Eight other UN workers were with Tom Fletcher in the vehicle.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said the Russian forces knew which vehicle they were attacking.
No one was injured in the drone strike.
The UN mission team was evacuated safely after the attack.
The attack involved Russian drones striking the vehicle twice.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing and agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must stay open for energy shipments and that Iran should never have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, there were attacks near the Strait, including an assault on an Indian ship off Oman and a Hezbollah drone strike that wounded Israeli civilians just before peace talks in Washington.
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President Trump and President Xi agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to allow energy to flow freely.
Both leaders also agreed that Iran should never get a nuclear weapon.
China opposes militarizing the Strait of Hormuz or charging fees for its use.
China showed interest in buying more American oil to reduce its reliance on the Strait.
An Indian-flagged ship was attacked near Oman, but all crew members were rescued safely by Omani authorities.
Hezbollah launched a drone strike that injured several Israeli civilians near the Israel-Lebanon border.
The drone attack happened just hours before U.S.-led peace talks between Israel and Lebanon began in Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China should play a more active role in resolving conflicts affecting oil shipments in the region.
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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after a political crisis caused by Ukrainian drones accidentally entering Latvian airspace. The crisis began when Silina fired the Defence Minister over his handling of the incident, prompting his party to withdraw support and collapse the government.
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Three Ukrainian drones entered Latvian airspace on May 7, with one crashing and another hitting an empty storage facility.
Both Latvia and Ukraine said the drones likely strayed off course after their signals were jammed.
No injuries were reported, but local people said the government’s response was slow and not enough.
PM Silina criticized the Defence Minister Andris Spruds for his handling of the situation and fired him.
Spruds’s party, the Progressives, then withdrew from the ruling coalition, causing it to collapse.
Latvia spends 5% of its GDP on defense and recently reintroduced mandatory military service due to concerns about Russia.
President Edgars Rinkevics plans to form a new government quickly, with decisions expected by May 15.
Silina became prime minister in September 2023, leading a coalition government supporting Ukraine against Russia.
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Russia has increased attacks on Ukraine, including strikes far from the main fighting areas. On Wednesday, Russia launched about 800 drones against Ukraine, causing several deaths and many injuries.
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Russia intensified daytime attacks on Ukraine on May 13-14, 2026.
Around 800 drones were launched by Russia in a 24-hour period.
The attacks hit areas far from the front lines, impacting civilians.
At least six people died from these attacks.
Dozens of others were wounded.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on the scale of the drone attacks.
The attacks continued into the morning of May 14.
The article includes context about other recent events in Europe but focuses on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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President Donald Trump visited China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, attracting wide media attention, particularly in France and the UK. The meeting was described as a complex and tense interaction between two very different leaders, focusing on issues like trade and Taiwan.
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President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a summit.
French newspapers portrayed the meeting as a tense contest between the two leaders.
Xi promised more trade but warned Trump about Taiwan.
British media focused on internal issues in the UK Labour Party during this time.
The summit received extensive coverage as an important event in US-China relations.
The meeting was seen as a contrast between Trump's direct style and Xi's strategic approach.
Other news included a secret UN mission in Gaza, Paris Saint-Germain winning a football championship, and trends in the vaping industry.
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Elementary school students are collecting money through lemonade stands and bake sales. Their goal is to protect a home where eagles live from being turned into expensive houses.
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The students are organizing fundraising activities like lemonade stands and bake sales.
The money raised will help save the eagle habitat.
The habitat is at risk of being developed into luxury homes.
The project involves young children actively participating in environmental protection.
The story highlights local efforts to protect wildlife areas.
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