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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign after his Labour Party lost many local elections in England, Scotland, and Wales. Starmer plans to make a speech to try to regain support, but some party members want new leadership.
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Labour Party suffered heavy losses in recent local elections across the UK.
Dozens of Labour lawmakers have called for Prime Minister Starmer to resign.
Starmer will deliver a speech on Monday to try to revive his government’s position.
Some Labour leaders, like Catherine West, may trigger a leadership contest if unhappy with Starmer’s plans.
Starmer’s government has faced criticism for poor economic growth, struggling public services, and policy mistakes.
A controversial ambassador appointment hurt Starmer’s popularity.
Labour lost votes to both right-wing Reform UK and left-wing Green Party, showing political division.
Starmer aims to improve ties with the European Union but rules out rejoining the EU or its trade agreements.
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President Donald Trump will visit China amid rising tensions caused by the war in Iran, where China buys a lot of oil. While Trump expects a warm welcome from Chinese President Xi Jinping, economic ties between China and Iran and ongoing trade conflicts might make the visit less friendly than his first trip in 2017.
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President Trump is traveling to China during the ongoing Iran war, which involves issues important to both China and the U.S.
China is a major buyer of Iranian oil, linking it economically to the conflict.
Trump hoped China would help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route affected by the war.
Trade tensions and tariff threats between the U.S. and China have been ongoing since Trump’s first term.
Trump’s first visit to China in 2017 featured grand ceremonies, including a tour of the Forbidden City and military music.
This time, the visit is expected to be shorter and less elaborate due to tensions and the Iran conflict.
Trump has publicly praised Xi and calls him a strong competitor deserving respect.
Trump prefers short trips and is expected to spend only parts of three days in China during this visit.
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A Frontier Airlines plane hitting and killing a pedestrian on the runway at Denver International Airport caused an emergency evacuation of passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident, which happened during the plane’s takeoff to Los Angeles.
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The incident occurred around 11:19 p.m. on Friday during takeoff at Denver International Airport.
The pedestrian jumped a fence and crossed the runway before being struck by the plane.
The pedestrian has not been identified and is not believed to be an airport employee.
Passengers evacuated the aircraft using emergency slides and were taken to the terminal by emergency vehicles.
Twelve passengers had minor injuries; five were taken to hospitals.
Some passengers reported delays inside the plane with smoke filling the cabin and cold conditions on the tarmac after evacuation.
The plane’s pilot reported the collision and an engine fire to air traffic control immediately.
The NTSB is collecting information to decide if a full safety investigation is needed.
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Janti Soeripto, the leader of Save the Children, said Sudan is facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. She recently visited Sudan and explained that the crisis is severe but does not get enough attention compared to the level of need.
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Janti Soeripto is the president and CEO of Save the Children.
She recently traveled to Sudan to see conditions firsthand.
She called Sudan’s situation the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
The crisis involves people suffering and needing urgent help.
Despite its severity, the crisis in Sudan does not receive much attention globally.
The comments were made during an interview on the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, plans to form a minority government in the Welsh parliament by cooperating with other parties. He aims to gain more powers from the UK government and focus on improving public services in Wales.
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Plaid Cymru won 43 out of 96 seats in the Welsh parliament but did not gain a majority.
The Green party supports ap Iorwerth’s bid to become first minister, while the Liberal Democrat and likely Labour members will abstain from the vote.
Ap Iorwerth wants to work cooperatively with other parties instead of forming a coalition government.
His priorities include improving health services, education, creating jobs, and expanding childcare.
He plans to ask the UK government for more control over policing, justice, and the crown estate in Wales.
Ap Iorwerth aims for a constructive relationship with UK Labour leader Keir Starmer or his successor.
He suggested Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland could work together on shared goals like managing offshore natural resources.
Welsh Labour says it will maintain a mature relationship with Plaid but will prioritize serving Welsh people over party interests.
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A cruise ship with around 150 passengers, including 17 Americans, docked in the Canary Islands after an outbreak of hantavirus. The Americans are being flown to a quarantine unit in Nebraska, and health experts say the risk to the public is low since the virus spreads mainly through close contact and people usually only become contagious when they show symptoms.
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About 150 people on a cruise ship were exposed to hantavirus; 17 of them are Americans.
The passengers arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands and were checked before evacuation flights.
The Americans will be quarantined in Nebraska.
So far, no one is showing symptoms of hantavirus on the ship.
There have been three deaths linked to this outbreak.
Six U.S. states are watching for possible exposure linked to the ship or its flights.
Scientists say hantavirus spreads only by close contact and people are contagious only when symptoms start.
Alternative treatments like ivermectin have no evidence of working against this virus.
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Péter Magyar’s party defeated Viktor Orbán after 16 years, marking a big change in Hungary’s politics. Zsolt Hegedűs, expected to become health minister, became famous for his joyful dance during the celebration, symbolizing hope and change in the country.
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Péter Magyar took office, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary.
The EU flag returned to Hungary’s parliament, and the European anthem was played at the inauguration.
Zsolt Hegedűs, a well-known surgeon, gained attention for dancing during the election celebration.
Hegedűs is likely to be appointed as Hungary’s new health minister.
His dancing became a symbol of optimism and a fresh start for the country.
After Orbán’s defeat, government propaganda billboards disappeared from the streets.
Hegedűs hopes to promote health and mental wellbeing, encouraging people to dance and be active together.
The mood in Hungary has improved, with many feeling relief and hope after the political change.
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Inflation in Iran has risen sharply, especially for food, making it harder for many people to afford basic goods. The country faces economic difficulties partly due to ongoing conflict and sanctions, while the government tries to manage the situation with subsidies and price controls.
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Inflation in Iran increased by about 70% over the past year, with food prices rising by 115%.
Some staple foods have more than tripled in price, for example, solid vegetable oil up 375%, and chicken up 191%.
The Iranian currency, the rial, has lost significant value, falling from about 830,000 to 1.77 million per US dollar in one year.
Government officials say dealing with economic problems requires national unity and cooperation.
Authorities declared new price increases for cooking oil illegal and ordered prices to be lowered.
The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, contributing to economic pressures.
Efforts for diplomatic talks between Iran and the US continue, but Iran insists negotiations do not mean surrender.
Many Iranians report they can no longer afford items they could buy just a month ago due to rising costs.
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Janti Soeripto, President of Save the Children U.S., described the severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan during a May 10, 2026 interview. She highlighted the huge challenges in delivering aid, the widespread violence against women, and the struggles faced by displaced families, especially women leading households.
Key Facts
Save the Children is working to support children and mothers in Sudan, considered one of the hardest places to be a parent.
The UN reports 34 million people in Sudan need urgent help.
It took four days for Soeripto to reach a school supported by Save the Children due to dangerous travel conditions.
Sexual violence is being used systematically in the conflict, with 13 million women and girls needing support.
Many local aid workers have lost their homes and are themselves displaced.
Most households in parts of Darfur are led by women because many men have died, disappeared, or joined fighting groups.
Humanitarian aid shipments are delayed due to the war in Iran, worsening supply problems for those in need.
Soeripto called this crisis one of the worst and least visible humanitarian disasters worldwide.
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Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said that the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is coming to an end. He explained that hantavirus spreads differently than COVID-19 and is unlikely to cause a pandemic like COVID did.
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There was a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.
Passengers on the ship are being evacuated.
Scott Gottlieb is the former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Gottlieb said the transmission period for the virus on the ship is almost over.
Hantavirus spreads in a different way than COVID-19.
Hantavirus is unlikely to spread widely like COVID-19 did.
The comments were made during an interview on the program "Face the Nation."
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Iran responded to a U.S. ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, focusing on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and securing shipping routes. Meanwhile, drones tested the fragile ceasefire by causing fires and entering airspace near Gulf nations, with tensions remaining high around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program.
Key Facts
Iran wants negotiations to permanently end the war in multiple regions, including Lebanon.
The U.S. proposal included ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and rolling back Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran prefers to discuss its nuclear program issues after addressing ceasefire matters.
Drones caused a small fire on a ship near Qatar and entered the airspace of the UAE and Kuwait; the UAE blamed Iran.
No casualties were reported from the drone incidents, and no group claimed responsibility.
The U.S. has blockaded Iranian ports and struck oil tankers trying to break the blockade.
Iran warns it will respond strongly to attacks on its oil tankers or commercial ships.
Iran has over 440 kg of uranium enriched up to 60%, close to weapons-grade levels.
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Iran responded to a recent U.S. proposal for a ceasefire through Pakistani mediators, seeking negotiations to end the war permanently on all fronts. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response as unacceptable and threatened to resume bombing if Iran does not agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce its nuclear program.
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Iran wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, including conflicts involving Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The U.S. proposal included ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and rolling back Iran’s nuclear program.
President Trump called Iran’s response “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” without providing details.
There have been recent drone attacks targeting Gulf Arab countries, including drone-related incidents near Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait.
The UAE said it shot down two drones and blamed Iran for the attacks; no casualties were reported.
The U.S. has blockaded Iranian ports since April 13, stopping many commercial vessels and disabling some ships.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned it would respond strongly to any attacks on its oil tankers or commercial vessels.
Iran holds over 440 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%, close to weapons-grade levels, and is on full alert to protect these nuclear sites.
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Rescuers in Indonesia found the bodies of two Singaporean tourists holding each other after Mount Dukono erupted. The search ended after difficult conditions, including rain and ongoing eruptions, made rescue efforts dangerous.
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Two missing Singaporean nationals were found dead near Mount Dukono’s crater rim on Halmahera Island.
The bodies were discovered under rock debris, holding each other.
Mount Dukono erupted on Friday, sending ash as high as 6 miles into the air.
The volcano remains active with ongoing eruptions and a high alert level is in place.
Search and rescue teams included 150 personnel and used thermal drones.
One Indonesian hiker who went missing was also found dead.
Seventeen people survived, including seven Singaporeans and ten Indonesians.
Activities are banned within 2.5 miles of the crater due to danger from eruptions.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States stopped its ship escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran requested to pause it. President Donald Trump started the operation to help ships pass through the area but paused it two days later following Iran’s offer to negotiate peace.
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President Trump announced a mission to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The U.S. military began escorting ships through this area amid tensions with Iran.
Two days after starting, the U.S. paused the escort operation.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the pause happened because Iran asked for it.
Iran offered to make a deal and seek peace during this pause.
The U.S. is currently clearing (finishing) operations in the Strait of Hormuz after the pause.
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Famous British TV stars attended the Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London, where many actors and shows were nominated for various awards. The event also featured performances, presentations, and a lifetime achievement award given to Dame Mary Berry.
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The Bafta Television Awards ceremony took place in London with many well-known British TV personalities.
The show Adolescence had the most nominations, including for its young actor Owen Cooper.
Several actors from the sitcom Amandaland were nominated for best actress in a comedy.
Dame Mary Berry received the Bafta Fellowship as a lifetime achievement honor.
The Celebrity Traitors host Claudia Winkleman attended the ceremony with her husband.
The Graham Norton Show and Louis Theroux’s documentary The Settlers were also nominated.
The cast of Saturday Night Live UK attended after their show was renewed for a second season.
US star Seth Rogen came to the event to see if his show The Studio would win the international prize.
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Despite a three-day ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump starting May 9, Russian attacks killed at least three people in Ukraine within 24 hours. Both sides accuse each other of violating the truce with drone and artillery strikes along multiple regions near the front lines.
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The ceasefire was announced by President Donald Trump and took effect on May 9.
At least three people were killed in Russian attacks in Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson regions of Ukraine.
Injuries were reported in Kherson, Zaporizhia, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions due to drone and artillery attacks.
Ukraine reported defending against 27 long-range Russian drones overnight by intercepting all of them.
Ukraine’s General Staff said 147 clashes happened along the front line in the last 24 hours.
Russia accused Ukraine of over 1,000 ceasefire violations involving drone and artillery strikes in Russian and Russian-controlled regions.
Russian forces claimed to have shot down 57 Ukrainian drones.
Two people were injured by Ukrainian shelling in the Russian-occupied part of Kherson region, according to the local Russian-installed leader.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested the war between Russia and Ukraine may be ending, blaming Western military aid to Ukraine for prolonging the conflict. He expressed willingness to meet Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy for talks, but only after peace terms are settled, while fighting continues on the ground.
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Putin said the war “is coming to an end” but wants peace terms agreed before talks with Zelenskyy.
Russia and Ukraine are observing a short ceasefire backed by the United States, with ongoing prisoner swaps.
Fighting continued despite the ceasefire, with at least three Ukrainian deaths and many clashes reported recently.
Putin blamed the West for increasing military support to Ukraine and prolonging the conflict.
He said NATO’s expansion threatens Russia’s security and justified the 2022 invasion partly on that basis.
Putin prefers former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as a negotiating partner for security talks in Europe.
Analysts warn Putin’s statements may be hopeful but do not guarantee the war is near an end.
The war has lasted over four years, causing heavy losses and damage in Ukraine and harming Russia’s economy.
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Retired Admiral William McRaven said the United States is not much better off now than before the conflict with Iran. He also expressed doubt that Iran had a nuclear weapon or was close to developing one.
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Admiral William McRaven is retired and once led U.S. Special Operations Command under President Obama.
McRaven stated the U.S. situation has not improved much since the war with Iran.
He does not believe Iran had a nuclear weapon during that time.
He also said Iran was not close to getting a nuclear weapon soon.
McRaven shared these views during an interview on a Sunday program.
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that talks with the U.S. do not mean Iran plans to give up or retreat. Iran sent its reply to the U.S. ceasefire offer through Pakistani mediators, continuing negotiations that began in April to reach a longer peace agreement.
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Iran and the U.S. have been holding negotiations since April 12 after agreeing to a temporary ceasefire.
Iran sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators on Sunday.
President Pezeshkian stated that negotiating does not mean surrendering or retreating.
Iran wants to protect its national rights and interests while engaging in talks.
Iranian leaders want to end conflicts on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
The U.S. aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and have Iran limit its nuclear program.
Iran prefers to discuss the nuclear program issue at a later time.
The talks seek a longer-lasting peace deal beyond the current temporary ceasefire.
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A suicide attack on a police post in northwest Pakistan killed 14 officers, including those who died when the building collapsed. A breakaway group from the Pakistani Taliban, called Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, said it carried out the attack. Security forces are searching for the attackers as Pakistan faces ongoing militant violence linked to Taliban-related groups.
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The attack occurred in Bannu district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghanistan border.
A suicide bomber and gunmen used an explosives-filled vehicle to target a police post.
14 police officers died; some were killed in fighting and others when the building fell down.
Three police officers were wounded in the attack.
The militant group Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan claimed responsibility and is said to be linked to the Pakistani Taliban.
Pakistan blames militant violence on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is allied with the Afghan Taliban government.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan's Taliban-led government of sheltering the TTP, a claim Afghanistan denies.
Pakistani leaders condemned the attack and promised to go after the attackers and their supporters.
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