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After a period of unusually cold weather in the UK, temperatures are expected to rise next week, possibly reaching above 20°C (68°F) in some areas. Although it will get warmer, rain and showers are likely, especially in the northern and western parts of the country.
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The UK is currently experiencing colder than usual weather due to Arctic air and northerly winds.
Daytime temperatures during the cold snap are around 9-14°C (48-57°F).
The cold weather is caused by high pressure in the Atlantic and low pressure to the north and east.
By the weekend, winds will change to come from the west, raising temperatures closer to the average for mid-May (12-18°C or 54-64°F).
By mid-next week, southerly winds from the subtropics could raise temperatures into the high teens or low twenties Celsius.
Some areas in southern England and Wales might see temperatures reaching the mid-twenties Celsius.
Despite warmer temperatures, rain and showers will likely continue, especially in northern and western areas.
Any sunny periods could make it feel particularly warm.
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A French woman infected with hantavirus on a cruise ship is critically ill and receiving treatment with an artificial lung in a Paris hospital. The outbreak on the cruise ship has caused 11 cases, including three deaths, but health officials say there is no sign of the virus spreading widely beyond the ship.
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A French woman infected with hantavirus is in intensive care and using an artificial lung to help her breathing.
The virus outbreak occurred on a cruise ship with 11 reported cases so far, including nine confirmed cases.
Three people died, including a Dutch couple believed to be the first exposed during a trip to South America.
The cruise ship, MV Hondius, has completed evacuating passengers and is returning to the Netherlands for cleaning.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says cases are only among those on the ship, with no evidence of a larger outbreak yet.
A Spanish passenger also tested positive for hantavirus and is quarantined in Madrid.
There is no cure or vaccine for hantavirus, but early treatment can improve survival.
Argentine officials plan to investigate the source of the outbreak, focusing on areas visited by the Dutch couple where rodents carrying the virus live.
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A United Nations Security Council draft resolution led by Bahrain and supported by the United States calls for free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. The resolution has attracted 112 co-sponsors and aims to stop Iranian attacks on neighboring countries and ensure safe passage for ships.
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The resolution calls for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, an important international waterway.
Bahrain and the United States are the main sponsors, joined by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and many other countries including India, Japan, and most EU members.
It has gained support from about two-thirds of all 193 UN member states (112 co-sponsors).
The first resolution on this topic by Bahrain was vetoed by China and Russia last month.
China and Russia have not made clear if they will veto the new draft resolution.
The resolution demands an end to Iranian attacks on Gulf neighbors.
Peace talks between the United States and Iran are stalled, with both sides holding firm to their demands about nuclear programs, war reparations, naval blockades, and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump is visiting China, where discussions on Iran are expected amid ongoing tensions and disrupted global energy supplies.
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Director Brett Ratner is accompanying President Donald Trump to China for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. President Trump will hold talks on important issues like the economy, Iran, and Taiwan, while also scouting locations to film a new Rush Hour movie in China.
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Brett Ratner, director of the Rush Hour movies, is on President Trump’s trip to China.
President Trump will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss economic and geopolitical matters.
The trip includes CEOs from major US companies like Apple, Tesla, and BlackRock.
Trump is a fan of the Rush Hour series and supports filming a new movie, Rush Hour 4, mainly in China.
Ratner’s comeback follows his removal from Hollywood after sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies.
Trump encouraged bringing back the Rush Hour franchise through the film company Paramount Skydance.
The previous Rush Hour movies were box office hits, though Rush Hour 3 had less success.
Ratner’s 2026 documentary about Melania Trump was not successful financially or critically.
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The UK is experiencing political uncertainty as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces challenges within his party but remains in power after a failed leadership challenge. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is visiting China, marking the first US presidential visit there in almost ten years, aiming to improve relations amid ongoing conflicts.
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Keir Starmer remains UK Prime Minister despite weak support from some Labour MPs.
A planned leadership challenge against Starmer did not happen.
Starmer’s government will announce 35 new bills covering various issues like housing and immigration.
President Donald Trump is visiting Beijing, the first US president to do so in nearly ten years.
Trump’s visit aims to improve US-China relations, as US influence has weakened due to the war in Iran.
Research shows 9 out of 10 UK millionaires are proud to live in Britain, and 75% support paying more taxes to fund public services.
The risk of war involving Gulf states and Iran has increased after a secret UAE attack on Iran was reported.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), affecting 1 in 8 women globally, has been renamed after over a decade of consultation.
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Q Manivannan, elected as a Scottish Green Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), is currently on a student visa set to expire soon. Recent changes in Scottish election rules allow non-UK citizens with limited visa status to stand for election, which enabled their candidacy despite earlier restrictions.
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Q Manivannan is originally from India and moved to Scotland in 2021 to study for a PhD.
They use they/them pronouns and are one of the first trans and non-binary MSPs.
Manivannan was elected on the Edinburgh and Lothians East regional list for the Scottish Greens.
They currently hold a student visa but have applied for a graduate visa, which would allow them to stay in the UK for up to three years after finishing their studies.
They have also applied for a global talent visa, which, if granted, would permit a five-year stay covering the parliamentary term.
Until 2024, only people with indefinite leave to remain could stand for election, but the Scottish Parliament changed this to include limited leave to remain.
Student visa holders can work 20 hours a week during their studies, but Manivannan has completed their course, and this restriction does not apply to MSP duties.
It is not clear what happens if an MSP loses the right to stay in the UK during their term.
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Fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in Blue Nile State, Sudan, has forced over 28,000 people to leave their homes since April. Many displaced people are now staying in camps such as Al Karama in Al-Damazin.
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The conflict is between Sudan’s regular army and the paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces.
The fighting is happening in Blue Nile State, in southeastern Sudan.
More than 28,000 people have been displaced between April and January.
Many displaced people are living in camps, including Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin.
The violence has caused significant disruption for local communities.
The situation remains ongoing with no clear end to the fighting.
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Mexico’s government and the CIA have denied reports that US agents have taken part in secret killings of drug cartel members in Mexico. The denials came after CNN said the CIA was directly involved in lethal operations against cartels, which both Mexico and the CIA say are false.
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CNN reported that the CIA has participated in attacks, including an explosion that killed a suspected cartel member in March.
The CIA spokesperson called the report false and harmful to US interests.
Mexico’s Secretary of Security rejected any claims of covert US operations on Mexican soil.
Cooperation between Mexico and the US on drug issues exists but respects Mexico’s sovereignty and is done with mutual trust.
Since January 2023, President Donald Trump has led a strong campaign against Latin American drug gangs, labeling some as terrorist groups.
The Trump administration has launched air strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats, killing over 190 people.
Tensions exist as Mexico says US agents must notify Mexican authorities when operating in Mexico.
Mexico passed a law in 2020 requiring foreign agents to share information and forbidding diplomatic immunity for those operating in Mexico.
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The UK government has approved the release of white-tailed eagles in Exmoor National Park as part of a project to bring back this large bird of prey. Farmers are worried the eagles might attack their sheep, but officials say the project will be carefully planned and monitored.
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White-tailed eagles, also called sea eagles, had disappeared from the UK by 1918.
Up to 20 eagles will be released in Exmoor over three years starting this summer.
The birds will have satellite tags to track their movements.
Some farmers in Scotland, where the eagles were brought back in 1975, report losing lambs to the birds.
Officials involved plan to work with farmers to reduce risks to livestock.
The eagles have large wingspans, up to 2.4 meters (8 feet).
There is debate about whether eagles kill healthy lambs or only scavenge dead animals.
A recent survey showed many farmers oppose reintroducing the eagles in parts of northern England.
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At age 11, Alex Batty disappeared while on holiday with his mother and grandfather and was missing for six years. He is now traveling across Europe to share his full story for the first time.
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Alex Batty vanished at the age of 11 during a holiday trip with his mother and grandfather.
He was missing for six years.
Alex is now retracing his steps across Europe.
He is telling the full story of what happened to him for the first time.
The story is presented in a program titled "Kidnapped by My Mum."
The program is a documentary available on BBC iPlayer.
It first aired on May 13, 2026.
The documentary is 1 hour and 37 minutes long.
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A former close aide to Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy appeared in court facing charges of involvement in a large money laundering case. The case involves millions of dollars linked to a housing project and suspected corruption at Ukraine’s state nuclear company.
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Yermak, 54, Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff, is accused of funneling around 460 million hryvnias ($10.5 million) into an expensive housing complex near Kyiv.
Investigators believe the money may have come from corruption at Energoatom, Ukraine’s state nuclear energy firm.
Prosecutors want Yermak held in custody with bail set at 180 million hryvnias ($4 million); Yermak denies all charges.
The court hearing will continue on Wednesday.
The case is part of a wider anticorruption operation called “Midas” run by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies.
Other senior officials, including a former deputy prime minister and a close Zelenskyy associate, are also implicated.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is not under investigation, as sitting presidents cannot be legally investigated.
The case comes amid ongoing efforts to fight corruption and reliance on Western financial aid for Ukraine during the conflict with Russia.
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Russia test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile called the Sarmat, which President Vladimir Putin said is the world’s most powerful missile. The missile is nuclear-capable, can fly very long distances, and is designed to evade missile defense systems. This test took place amid the end of a key nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States.
Key Facts
Russia successfully tested the Sarmat missile, which is nuclear-capable and carries a powerful warhead.
President Putin said its nuclear warhead is over four times stronger than any Western missile’s warhead.
The missile can fly over 35,000 km (21,750 miles) and can bypass existing and future missile defenses.
The Sarmat is intended to replace around 40 older Soviet-built missiles called Voyevoda.
Development of the Sarmat started in 2011 and it had only one successful test before this latest launch.
The last major nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the US, New START, expired in February 2024.
Russia and the US have accused each other of not following the rules of the expired treaty.
President Trump wants China to join future nuclear arms control talks, but China has rejected this idea.
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President Donald Trump is visiting China for the first time by a U.S. president in nearly ten years. He will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss trade deals and diplomatic issues while the ongoing war in Iran affects the talks.
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President Trump is arriving in Beijing with U.S. business leaders like Elon Musk and Tim Cook.
The visit aims to repair U.S.-China relations and secure major economic agreements.
The Iran conflict, now in its third month, is a key concern during the visit.
Iran controls the strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for about 20% of the world’s oil.
The U.S. wants China to help pressure Iran to reopen the strait and accept U.S. peace terms.
The U.S. recently sanctioned Chinese companies for aiding Iran’s oil shipments.
China opposes these sanctions and defends Iran’s right to civilian nuclear energy.
Trump and Xi will discuss a large Boeing airplane sale and a new trade management board.
Both countries are trying to avoid a worsening trade war while addressing strategic rivalry.
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Gabon’s government suspended major social media platforms in February during protests, citing security concerns and misinformation. Rights groups and activists say this move restricts freedom of expression, and new laws require social media users to provide verified personal information under threat of fines or jail.
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Gabon banned major social media platforms indefinitely starting in February due to anti-government protests.
Many people started using VPNs to bypass the ban, but authorities confiscated phones and detained users.
Protests began in December over pay and living costs in education and health sectors.
The government claimed reasons for the ban included misinformation, hate speech, and inappropriate content.
A new law requires social media users to give verified names, addresses, and ID numbers.
Social media companies face fines and prison penalties if they do not follow these rules.
Opposition figures and activists have had their accounts suspended or faced arrests over old charges.
Human rights groups say the measures violate freedom of expression and citizens’ rights to access information.
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President Donald Trump has called Cuba a "failed nation" while increasing U.S. pressure on the country. Cuba faces worsening fuel shortages and power cuts and has decided to remove fixed prices for gasoline.
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President Trump described Cuba as a "failed nation."
The U.S. government is stepping up pressure on Cuba.
Cuba is experiencing fuel shortages that affect daily life.
Power outages are increasing in Cuba.
The Cuban government plans to end fixed gasoline prices, meaning prices will change instead of staying the same.
These events show economic and energy troubles in Cuba.
The situation could affect people’s access to fuel and electricity.
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An inquest is examining the death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who died after being hit with a Taser by police at a nursing home in New South Wales in May 2023. The investigation focuses on how first responders handle situations involving elderly people with dementia and aims to improve training to prevent similar deaths.
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Clare Nowland, a 95-year-old woman with dementia, was fatally Tasered by police in a nursing home in Cooma, NSW, on 17 May 2023.
Police were called after Nowland took two serrated knives and refused to give them up.
After being hit by the Taser, Nowland fell, hit her head, and died a week later from a brain bleed.
The police officer involved, Kristian James Samuel White, was found guilty of manslaughter and given a two-year good behaviour bond.
Neither NSW police nor ambulance officers had special training for incidents involving people with dementia at the time.
The inquest will look at dementia care, training for first responders, and ways to improve cooperation between police and ambulance staff.
Experts expect dementia cases in Australia to double in 20 years due to the aging population.
The police officer was removed from the force but briefly challenged his dismissal before dropping the effort.
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Large groups of people protested in major cities across Argentina. They want President Javier Milei to follow a law that protects university funding and to stop cutting money from public universities that do not charge tuition.
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Protests took place in several big cities in Argentina.
People protested against cuts to public university funding.
Argentina’s public universities are tuition-free, meaning students do not pay to attend.
Protesters want President Milei to follow a law that guarantees funding for these universities.
The government made large budget cuts to the universities.
The protests demand that the president reverse these funding cuts.
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President Donald Trump is visiting China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Experts are watching closely because the meeting could affect important issues between the two countries.
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President Trump is traveling to China for a high-level summit with Xi Jinping.
The meeting is considered "high-stakes," meaning it could have big consequences.
Bonnie Glaser, an expert on China, shared insights on what to expect from the meeting.
The discussions likely focus on political and economic relations between the U.S. and China.
The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to manage the relationship between the two nations.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met six times before. Their seventh meeting is scheduled for Wednesday. CBS News shared footage highlighting their past meetings.
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The upcoming meeting will be the seventh between President Trump and President Xi Jinping.
Previous meetings occurred over several years.
The article is based on CBS News coverage.
CBS News provided video highlights of earlier meetings.
The two leaders represent the United States and China.
These meetings focus on diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The content was viewed via the CBS News app and web browsers.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched a new plan to fight organized crime ahead of the October elections. The plan focuses on cutting financial support to criminal groups and improving police equipment and prison security. Lula also discussed security cooperation with US President Donald Trump recently.
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Lula announced an anti-organized crime plan to reduce criminal control over parts of Brazil.
The main criminal groups are Comando Vermelho and First Capital Command, active in many areas including Rio’s favelas and the Amazon.
Security is the top concern for Brazilian voters ahead of the October presidential election.
Lula aims to disrupt money laundering and illegal arms markets that fund crime groups.
The government allocated about $200 million for the plan and $2 billion to equip security forces with new technology like drones and armored vehicles.
The plan includes raising security standards in prisons to stop crime leaders from operating from behind bars.
Lula met with US President Trump to discuss security cooperation and intelligence sharing to fight drug and arms trafficking.
Lula’s election rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, criticized the plan and promotes a tougher security approach.
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