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Many families from southern Lebanon who cannot return home are living in a school in Sidon. Despite this, the school continues to hold classes. Over 1.5 million people in Lebanon are still displaced due to safety concerns and lack of basic help, and Israel has told residents in about 80 southern towns not to return.
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A school in Sidon is sheltering displaced families from southern Lebanon.
Classes at the school are continuing even with people living there.
More than 1.5 million people in Lebanon remain displaced after a ceasefire.
The United Nations says safety problems and lack of services stop people from going home.
Israel has told people in around 80 southern towns not to return to their homes.
The displacement is mainly in southern Lebanon.
The situation continues despite an official ceasefire.
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Peter Magyar will become Hungary’s new prime minister, replacing Viktor Orban. Magyar says his government will mark a fresh start and a new period for the country.
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Peter Magyar is Hungary’s incoming prime minister.
He will officially take office on Saturday.
Magyar used to be part of Viktor Orban’s political party, Fidesz.
Magyar promises a “clean break” from Orban’s leadership.
The change is described as the start of a “new era” for Hungary.
Viktor Orban is the outgoing prime minister of Hungary.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy on global finance and former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman as an adviser on violence against women. These moves follow heavy election losses for Labour and come amid calls from some MPs for Starmer to set a timetable for leaving his position.
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Sir Keir Starmer appointed Gordon Brown as special envoy on global finance.
Harriet Harman was hired as an adviser to tackle violence against women and girls.
Both Brown and Harman are respected Labour figures from past leadership roles.
Labour suffered heavy losses in recent elections, causing pressure on Starmer.
Some Labour MPs have publicly called for Starmer’s resignation or a leadership transition plan.
Starmer plans a major speech and new legislative proposals to reset his leadership.
Some party members are confused or critical about bringing back older Labour figures.
Starmer said he would not resign immediately to avoid political chaos.
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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces challenges after his Labour Party lost many local elections in England and had weak results in Wales and Scotland. The party Reform UK gained more support, raising questions about Starmer’s leadership less than a year after Labour returned to power.
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Labour Party lost significant ground in local elections across England.
Labour also had poor results in Wales and Scotland.
Reform UK, a different political party, increased its support.
These election results put pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The local elections took place less than a year after Labour formed the government again.
The losses have sparked debate about Labour’s future direction and leadership.
The elections reflect voter frustration with the pace of political change.
The political situation involves England, Wales, and Scotland.
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A Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport struck a person walking on the runway during takeoff, causing an engine fire. The pilot stopped the plane, evacuated all passengers safely, and authorities are investigating the incident.
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The incident happened as the Frontier flight was taking off from Denver International Airport.
The pilot reported hitting a person on the runway and an engine fire about 30 seconds after takeoff began.
Air traffic control helped the pilot safely move the plane off the runway.
Smoke was seen in the plane, and passengers evacuated using inflatable slides.
No injuries were reported among the 224 passengers and 7 crew members onboard.
The condition of the person hit by the plane is not yet known.
Emergency crews transported passengers back to the terminal, and their flight was delayed.
Frontier Airlines and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the event.
The runway remains closed during the investigation.
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Rescuers in Indonesia found the body of a local woman who died in a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Halmahera island. They continue searching for two missing Singaporean climbers while the volcano remains active and dangerous.
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The eruption happened early Friday at Mount Dukono, a 1,355-meter tall volcano on Halmahera island.
Twenty hikers tried to climb the volcano despite safety warnings; three died, including one Indonesian woman and two Singaporeans still missing.
Rescuers recovered the Indonesian woman’s body near the crater rim on Saturday afternoon.
Seventeen other climbers were safely evacuated, some with minor burns.
The rescue team is using drones and working in a 700 square-meter search area amid continued volcanic activity.
Mount Dukono has been on high alert since 2008, with a 4-kilometer exclusion zone banned to hikers.
Authorities closed all hiking trails in April and warned of legal penalties for entering restricted areas.
Indonesia is part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and has over 120 active volcanoes.
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Victoria Starmer wore a cream blazer while accompanying her husband, the UK Prime Minister, to vote. Experts say cream blazers symbolize a modern style of power dressing that balances authority and approachability.
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Victoria Starmer wore a cream blazer similar to a £1,690 Alexander McQueen design.
Stylists say blazers add structure and signal competence and authority.
Cream blazers attract more attention than darker colors because they stand out in a room.
Other public figures like the Princess of Wales and Melania Trump have also worn cream or off-white blazers at important events.
Cream blazers suggest a mix of professionalism, creativity, and approachability.
Cream or white clothing has historical links to the suffragette movement, symbolizing female authority and solidarity.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has worn a white blazer to major political events as a sign of institutional breakthrough.
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The US military killed two people and left one survivor during a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, targeting what it called "narco-terrorists." This attack is part of ongoing US operations against drug trafficking vessels in the region.
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The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) carried out the strike and released a video showing a boat hit by a missile and catching fire.
The vessel was said to be operated by groups the US designates as terrorists involved in drug trafficking.
Intelligence indicated the boat was traveling known drug trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
No US military personnel were hurt during the strike.
This attack is the third in May, following previous strikes that killed multiple people.
Since September, US operations have killed over 170 people in similar strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels.
Rights groups and legal experts say these strikes amount to extrajudicial killings, meaning people are killed without a legal trial.
Families and communities in Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago say many targeted were not drug traffickers, but regular fishermen or workers.
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Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister on May 9, 2026. He won by a large margin and promised to bring major changes after Viktor Orban’s 16 years as leader.
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Peter Magyar is a pro-European conservative politician.
He defeated Viktor Orban, who led Hungary for 16 years.
Magyar promised a "regime change" with broad reforms.
One focus of Magyar’s reforms is fighting corruption.
Magyar was once part of the government but later became a critic.
He officially took office by being sworn in at Hungary’s parliament.
The change marks a significant shift in Hungary’s political leadership.
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Since the war in the Middle East began in late February, tourism in Jordan has fallen sharply, especially at the famous ancient city of Petra. Many tourists have stopped visiting because of the conflict in the region.
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The Middle East war started in late February 2026.
Jordan’s ancient city of Petra, usually crowded with tourists, is now nearly empty.
Tourism across Jordan has collapsed due to the ongoing conflict.
The war involves multiple countries in the Middle East.
The decline in tourism affects Jordan’s economy and local businesses.
The situation reflects broader instability in the region linked to the Iran conflict.
Other recent events include exchanges of fire between the US, Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah.
The article includes related news about ceasefires and regional tensions as of May 2026.
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The Gaza Genocide Tapestry is an art project displayed at the Venice Biennale, made by Palestinian women using embroidery to document the destruction and suffering in Gaza. This project shows powerful images from the war that words cannot fully express, preserving stories that might otherwise be forgotten.
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The tapestry is created by Palestinian women in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan.
It consists of 100 embroidered panels, each with about 55,000 stitches.
The project aims to record the serious damage and human loss in Gaza during the ongoing conflict.
It is part of the larger Palestine History Tapestry Project, started in 2011.
The movement follows traditional Palestinian embroidery called tatreez.
The project honors real people and moments, such as a journalist mourning his child and a man disappearing after following Israeli orders.
The project’s inspiration comes from historic tapestries like the Bayeux Tapestry and others that tell national stories through needlework.
Jan Chalmers, a British nurse and embroiderer, helped start the project after her experience working in Gaza.
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Two men from west London have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment after they allegedly filmed antisemitic TikTok videos in a mainly Jewish area of north London. They are due to appear in court soon, and prosecutors said there is enough evidence to proceed with the case.
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Adam Bedoui (20) and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub (21) are charged with harassment offenses.
They allegedly traveled to Stamford Hill, a mostly Jewish neighborhood in north London.
They are accused of approaching and harassing Jewish people while filming for social media.
The charges include religiously aggravated intentional harassment under UK law.
The case is being handled by the Crown Prosecution Service and the Metropolitan Police.
Both men are set to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
Prosecutors confirmed it is in the public interest to move forward with criminal charges.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour party suffered large losses in recent local and regional elections across the UK. These results have increased calls within his party for him to announce when he will step down, though Starmer has said he plans to continue leading.
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Labour lost over 1,400 local council seats in England in recent elections.
The party was defeated in Wales’ devolved parliament election after dominating for about 100 years.
Labour’s representation also fell in the Scottish parliament.
Smaller parties like Reform UK, the Greens, and pro-independence nationalists gained ground.
The traditional two-party system between Labour and Conservatives is weakening in the UK.
Some Labour MPs want Starmer to set a departure date within months due to the losses.
Top Labour ministers continue to publicly support Starmer despite criticism.
Andy Burnham, seen as a potential successor, is currently mayor of Greater Manchester and not a member of parliament.
Starmer said he will keep trying to unite a broad political group instead of shifting left or right.
Conservatives also lost many council seats and showed poor results under new leader Kemi Badenoch.
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Iran has delayed responding to a US proposal for a ceasefire amid renewed naval clashes near the Strait of Hormuz. Both countries accuse each other of violating a fragile truce, while tensions also rise between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Iran questioned how serious the US is about diplomacy after recent naval incidents in the Gulf.
President Donald Trump said he expected Iran’s reply to the US ceasefire proposal "very soon."
On Friday, a US jet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, leading to Iranian military strikes in response.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial sea route for oil, which Iran wants to control to gain economic power.
The US opposes Iran’s attempt to control this important waterway.
Pakistan is mediating talks between the US and Iran to extend the ceasefire and discuss a final peace deal.
A large oil spill was observed near Iran’s Kharg Island, an important oil export location, though the cause is unclear.
Qatar’s prime minister met with US Vice President JD Vance to discuss peace talks led by Pakistan.
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Peter Magyar arrived at the Hungarian Parliament to be sworn in as the country's new prime minister. His appointment ends Viktor Orban's 16-year leadership in Hungary.
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Peter Magyar is set to become Hungary’s new prime minister.
Magyar arrived at the Parliament building for the swearing-in ceremony.
Viktor Orban led Hungary for 16 years before Magyar’s appointment.
Orban's rule was described as autocratic, meaning he had strong centralized control.
This change marks a significant political shift in Hungary.
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Russia held a smaller Victory Day parade in Moscow due to security concerns from the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The parade showed military equipment on screens instead of in person, while soldiers marched and President Vladimir Putin promised victory in the war.
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Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow was scaled down compared to previous years.
The parade commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and honors 27 million Soviet citizens who died.
No tanks or heavy military vehicles were shown in the parade this year.
Weapons systems like missiles, a nuclear submarine, fighter jets, and drones were displayed on large screens instead of in person.
Soldiers who have served in Ukraine participated, along with North Korean troops reportedly fighting in Russia’s Kursk region.
Fighter jets flew over the Kremlin during the event.
President Putin gave a speech promising victory in Ukraine and described the conflict as a fight against NATO-supported forces.
The parade was held on May 9 at Red Square, a traditional venue for this national holiday.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin led a smaller-than-usual Victory Day parade in Moscow, emphasizing Russia’s determination to win the conflict in Ukraine. The event took place under tight security and without the usual military displays, as concerns about Ukrainian attacks and public fatigue with the war increased.
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Putin called Russia “always victorious,” linking the current conflict in Ukraine to World War II.
The parade was smaller and shorter than in past years, lasting about 45 minutes with no missiles or armored vehicles shown.
Heavy security included internet shutdowns in Moscow due to fears of Ukrainian drone and missile attacks.
A video highlighted Russia’s drone and nuclear weapons instead of a traditional military hardware display.
Foreign guests included officials from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and North Korean soldiers, whose troops reportedly fight alongside Russia in Ukraine.
The parade happened after President Trump announced a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
Putin was protected carefully, showing the increased risks and challenges Russia faces in its war.
Russia’s economy is weakening due to the long war, with slow growth, rising inflation, and a growing budget deficit.
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Alyce Collins shares her childhood experience surviving hantavirus, a rare and serious illness caused by contact with infected rodents or their droppings. She was diagnosed with hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome after severe symptoms, including bleeding and kidney problems, led to her hospitalization.
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Hantavirus is caused by contact with infected rodents or their urine, droppings, or saliva.
There are two main types: hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (35-40% death rate) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (1-15% death rate).
The author fell ill at age 5 with vomiting, weakness, bleeding, rash, and swelling.
Initial doctors misdiagnosed her illness as flu before hantavirus was identified.
She was hospitalized for about a week and treated in a children’s hospital.
The virus can cause fever, bleeding, kidney failure, and can be deadly.
Her case was studied for future reference because the disease is rare.
The author likely caught the virus by playing outside where infected rodents were present.
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The war that the United States and Israel started against Iran in February 2026 is likely to end with the U.S. pulling back. The plan to destroy Iran’s leadership and government did not work, and Iran has strengthened its military and political unity instead.
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The U.S. and Israel began a war against Iran on February 28, 2026.
The goal was to weaken Iran’s leadership and nuclear program to create a friendly government.
This plan was promoted to President Donald Trump by Israeli leaders.
The U.S. used a similar strategy successfully in Venezuela in January 2026.
Iran did not collapse but instead strengthened its military and political control.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps increased its power after the attacks.
Iran has advanced military technology, including missiles, drones, and missile defenses.
The high cost of military action and strong Iranian resistance make continued U.S. military efforts unsustainable.
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A leading Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, Pallegama Hemarathana, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in 2022. The monk and the victim’s mother, who is accused of helping him, were both taken into custody as the police continue their investigation.
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Pallegama Hemarathana is a 71-year-old senior Buddhist monk from Colombo.
He is accused of sexually abusing a child at a respected temple in Anuradhapura.
The victim’s mother was also arrested for assisting the monk.
Hemarathana was arrested at a private hospital in Colombo while undergoing treatment.
He holds leadership roles in eight important temples and is custodian of a sacred Bodhi tree sapling.
A court ordered police to arrest him without delay after concerns about a slow response.
There have been previous cases of child abuse by clergy in Sri Lanka, but this is the highest-ranking monk involved.
Recently, 22 monks were arrested at Colombo airport for drug smuggling, showing ongoing issues in the religious community.
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