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Satellite images verified by The Washington Post show damage to at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment at US military sites in the Middle East since the war began. The images were originally published by Iranian state-linked media and reveal the scale of destruction at these US bases in the Gulf region.
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Satellite photos show damage at US military sites across the Middle East.
At least 228 structures or pieces of equipment were damaged.
The images came from Iranian state-affiliated media.
The Washington Post confirmed the authenticity of these images.
The damage is connected to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
The affected sites are US bases located in the Gulf region.
The report was shared by France 24 and commented on by their International Affairs Editor.
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Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, is facing growing pressure and doubts within his Labour Party less than two years after taking office. Critics point to slow economic growth and ongoing cost of living problems as reasons some party members question his leadership going into the next general election.
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Keir Starmer has been UK Prime Minister for under two years.
Many Labour Party members are unsure he can lead them successfully in the next election.
Criticism focuses on stagnant economic growth in the UK.
The cost of living crisis remains a major issue affecting public opinion.
Both centrist and progressive voters show signs of disappointment with the government.
The Labour Party was once seen as united and disciplined under Starmer’s leadership.
Local elections could further reveal the government’s fragile position.
Political experts, including Professor Tim Bale, discuss this rising political tension.
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Season 5 of the TV show "The Boys" is nearing its end, with Episode 7 coming out on May 13, 2026, on Prime Video. The story focuses on a battle involving Homelander, who has injected himself with a special substance called V1, changing the direction of the final episodes. New episodes are released weekly on Prime Video.
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"The Boys" Season 5 Episode 7 is titled "The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother's Milk."
It premieres on Prime Video on May 13, 2026, at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.
A Prime Video subscription is required to watch the show, costing $14.99 per month or $139 per year with Amazon Prime; standalone subscriptions are $8.99 monthly.
The episodes release weekly on Wednesdays, with the final episode airing on May 20, 2026.
Season 5 is the last season of "The Boys," a series that started in 2019.
Homelander has injected himself with V1, a key event that will affect the coming episodes.
Previous episodes show the main characters imprisoned and facing a powerful enemy force with plans to resist.
Episode 7’s specific plot details have not been revealed, but the season involves high stakes and major changes.
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Pope Leo XIV’s band played ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” and other popular songs during a general audience in Rome. Some people criticized the song choice as inappropriate for the Vatican event, while others defended it.
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Pope Leo XIV attended a general audience in Rome where the band played “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Sweet Caroline.”
The pope had just returned from his first international trip to Turkey and Lebanon.
Some critics said “Dancing Queen” was not suitable for a religious event because of its association with the LGBTQ+ community.
Supporters appreciated the music choice, saying it added a lighthearted moment to the event.
The controversy followed earlier criticism of the pope’s political statements on the war in Iran and a public feud with President Donald Trump.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo amid tensions involving the pope and the U.S. over Middle East policy.
Pope Leo has condemned the war in the Middle East and criticized President Trump’s hardline statements about Iran.
President Trump accused the pope of being weak on crime and foreign policy and said the pope’s views endanger Catholics.
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Since the US and Israel started their conflict with Iran in late February, the number of tourists visiting Jordan’s famous city Petra has dropped sharply. This decline in visitors has hurt Jordan’s tourism industry, which is an important part of the country’s economy.
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Petra, a popular tourist site in Jordan, is usually crowded but has been mostly empty since the conflict began.
Tourism makes up 14% of Jordan’s economy and supports about 360,000 people directly or indirectly.
Visitor numbers dropped from over 100,000 early in the year to around 28,000–30,000 in March and April.
The war also caused many hotel cancellations, with some hotels considering closing.
Jordan has experienced some missile and drone debris falling on its territory, although most were intercepted by the army.
Local workers like souvenir sellers and tour guides have suffered financially due to the lack of tourists.
Jordan authorities have tried to boost local tourism, but it has not made much difference.
Before the war, travel agencies were almost fully booked but quickly lost all reservations as the conflict started.
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Two men from Canada and Germany shared their experiences surviving hantavirus, a rare virus spread by rodents that can cause severe illness. The virus has recently caused a deadly outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean, with three deaths reported and passengers being treated or isolated.
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Lorne Warburton from Canada was seriously ill with hantavirus in 2023 and needed life support for about three weeks.
Christian Ege from Germany had kidney failure and sepsis caused by hantavirus in 2019 and stayed in intensive care for several days.
Hantavirus infections can have a death rate between 20% to 40% depending on the strain.
A recent outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius led to three deaths and evacuations to the Netherlands for treatment.
The virus spreads mainly from contact with rodent urine, droppings, or bites, often by breathing in contaminated dust.
There is no widely available vaccine or specific cure for hantavirus; treatment focuses on supporting symptoms and hospital care.
The World Health Organization says hantavirus includes many related virus types named after a river in South Korea.
The MV Hondius cruise ship is now heading to the Canary Islands after stopping near Cape Verde.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican. This meeting happened after President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo, who is the first U.S.-born pope, and the pope responded to those remarks.
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Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, met with Pope Leo.
The meeting took place at the Vatican.
President Donald Trump previously criticized Pope Leo.
Pope Leo is the first pope born in the United States.
Pope Leo gave a response to President Trump's criticism.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio.
The story involves recent tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo.
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James Holder, co-founder of the clothing brand Superdry, was sentenced to eight years in prison for rape. The crime happened in May 2022 when he attacked a woman in her home after they had been out together.
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James Holder is 54 years old and co-founded Superdry.
He was found guilty of raping a woman in her flat in May 2022.
The court case took place at Bristol Crown Court.
Recorder David Chidgey sentenced him to eight years in jail.
The judge described the crime as a "despicable piece of sexual violence."
The victim said Holder had taken her choice, dignity, and body.
The attack happened in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
The news story is ongoing and may be updated with more information.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about the Middle East and other shared interests. The meeting happened after weeks of tension between President Donald Trump and the pope but showed ongoing cooperation between the U.S. and the Vatican.
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Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV and Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin at the Vatican.
They discussed peace efforts in the Middle East and other global issues.
The meeting lasted about two hours and fifteen minutes and was not open to the press.
The U.S. State Department described the meeting as a sign of strong U.S.-Vatican relations.
President Trump had recently criticized Pope Leo XIV on social media and in public statements.
Pope Leo XIV had spoken against war and violence, which caused some disagreements with President Trump.
Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, both Catholics, have been asked to balance their faith with the president’s political statements.
The tensions between President Trump and the pope appear to have lessened before Rubio’s visit.
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Ted Turner, a media entrepreneur who started CNN and owned TV and sports teams, died on May 6, 2026, at age 87. Before his death, he spoke publicly about his many achievements and his struggle with Lewy body dementia, a brain disease that affects thinking and movement.
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Ted Turner was a media mogul who created CNN.
He owned television and sports franchises.
Turner was known for both his environmental efforts and controversial opinions.
He discussed his life and challenges in a 2018 interview with Ted Koppel.
Turner faced Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder that worsens over time.
He died on May 6, 2026, aged 87.
Turner also participated in yacht races, including the America's Cup.
The original interview was featured on CBS News’s "Sunday Morning" program.
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A French company named MiraLudo creates and sells board games designed for families and adults. These games are popular during long weekends in France as they provide a screen-free way for children and families to spend time together.
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MiraLudo is a French company that designs and publishes board games.
The games are meant for both children and adults.
Board games help families and friends connect without using screens.
Long weekends in France are seen as a good time to play these games.
Marc Santenac is a co-founder of MiraLudo and talks about their games on a French TV program.
The article is part of a show called Entre Nous that covers cultural topics in France.
Board games offer an alternative to digital entertainment for children.
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Nearly 130 people were arrested in Paris after clashes between fans and police celebrating Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) reaching the Champions League final. Police reported injuries among rioters and officers, and extra security is planned for the final match in Budapest.
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A total of 127 people were arrested in the Paris area, with 107 arrests inside Paris city.
Fans fought police outside PSG’s stadium and on the Champs-Elysees.
Eleven rioters were injured, one seriously by a mortar device, and 23 police officers had minor injuries.
Police stopped rioters from blocking the Paris ring road and prevented looting and property damage.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez criticized some fans for causing violence and praised police efforts during the unrest.
Security will be increased for the upcoming Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest, Hungary.
The creation of a fan zone in Paris was announced by the new mayor without police consultation, causing concern.
Football-related riots have happened before in Paris, including after PSG’s previous wins and losses, and following other football events in France.
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Senator Marco Rubio visited the Vatican and met with Pope Leo XIV. This meeting happened after some disagreements involving President Donald Trump, the Pope, and issues related to a conflict in Iran.
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Marco Rubio is a U.S. Senator and State Secretary.
He met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
The meeting occurred after tensions involving President Trump and the Pope.
The tensions also involved matters related to a war or conflict in Iran.
The Vatican is the center of the Roman Catholic Church and home to the Pope.
This visit was covered by CBS News reporter Ramy Inocencio.
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South Africa’s government says videos showing attacks on foreign nationals are fake and made to harm the country’s image. Several African countries, including Ghana and Nigeria, have raised concerns about xenophobic violence in South Africa and urged action to protect their citizens. The South African government insists there are no xenophobic attacks but acknowledges there is general crime affecting foreigners.
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South Africa condemned videos described as fake that allegedly show attacks on foreigners.
Ghana and Nigeria have expressed concern over rising xenophobic violence in South Africa.
Other African countries like Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe have warned their citizens to be careful in South Africa.
Thousands of South Africans have protested against illegal immigration, citing issues like jobs, housing, and crime.
The protests have mostly been peaceful with no official reports of violence or attacks on migrants.
South African officials say the violence linked to past protests is unacceptable but the current protests are lawful.
The government blames some incidents involving foreigners on general crime, not xenophobia.
Ghana has asked the African Union for a fact-finding mission about the situation in South Africa.
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Chad has declared three days of national mourning after Boko Haram attacks killed two generals and at least 24 soldiers near Lake Chad. The region has seen ongoing violent attacks by Boko Haram and related groups targeting military forces.
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Two Chadian generals died in a Boko Haram ambush on May 6 near Lake Chad.
At least 24 soldiers were killed in an earlier Boko Haram attack on May 4 at the Barka Tolorom military base.
Chad announced national mourning from May 6 to May 9 to honor those killed.
Boko Haram’s JAS faction and its rival group ISWAP are both active around Lake Chad.
A previous Boko Haram attack in October 2024 killed about 40 Chadian soldiers.
Chad launched a military counteroffensive in early 2025 to weaken Boko Haram’s presence.
Despite the counteroffensive, Boko Haram attacks have continued in the region.
Chad has faced long-term instability, including rebellions and coups, and remains one of Africa’s poorest countries.
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Somali pirates hijacked a UAE dhow last month but abandoned it after running low on supplies and failing to attack other ships. Increased naval patrols and alerts in the region have made piracy attempts more difficult recently.
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Somali pirates seized the UAE dhow Fahad-4 near the town of Dhinowda in late April.
The 11 pirates used the hijacked dhow as a base to try to attack other ships in Somali waters.
They abandoned the vessel on May 4 due to shortages in their supplies and increased security alerts.
There is no clear information available about the fate of the dhow’s crew.
Piracy threats in the Indian Ocean have risen to "severe" after a recent series of attacks.
Other ships, including a tanker named Honour 25 and the Eureka petrol tanker, remain under pirate control.
Some pirate groups may be linked to militant organizations like ISIL or al-Qaeda.
Reduced naval patrols diverted to conflicts in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have created opportunities for pirates.
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Dharavi, the largest slum in India located in Mumbai, is preparing for a big redevelopment project that will include new tall buildings, better toilets, parks, schools, and hospitals. This plan means some residents will have to move, causing worry among many families who have lived and worked there for generations.
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Dharavi is one of the world’s most crowded slums with nearly 1 million people.
It is located in the city of Mumbai, India.
A major redevelopment plan aims to improve living conditions with skyscrapers, sanitation, parks, schools, and hospitals.
The project will require part of the population to relocate temporarily or permanently.
Many residents have lived in Dharavi for several generations and are concerned about moving.
Dharavi gained international attention through the film "Slumdog Millionaire."
The redevelopment is a large-scale urban planning effort focused on better infrastructure and services.
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Iran is secretly executing prisoners nearly every day, often not telling families about the deaths or returning the bodies, according to human rights groups. Since March, at least 24 executions have been reported, raising fears for many others facing the death penalty amid protests and accusations related to war and spying.
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Iran is carrying out near-daily secret executions of prisoners.
Families often learn about executions only after they happen and sometimes face harassment.
At least 24 people have been executed since March 2025, with some days seeing multiple executions.
Many executed are linked to recent protests, espionage charges, or drug/murder crimes.
Iran has executed about 1,600 people so far in 2025, according to a UN report.
Some prisoners have reported physical and psychological torture before execution.
Bodies of the executed are often not returned to families and are buried in unknown locations.
An internet blackout in Iran has made it difficult to get news from inside the country.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Vatican to improve relations after President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV over his opposition to war with Iran. Rubio and Vatican leaders discussed peace efforts in the Middle East and highlighted the strong partnership between the United States and the Holy See.
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Marco Rubio traveled to the Vatican to repair ties strained by President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV.
President Trump had attacked the pope for opposing a war with Iran.
The Vatican was upset by Trump’s comments and responded by defending the pope’s message of peace.
Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican’s top diplomat during his visit.
Discussions focused on promoting peace in the Middle East.
The meeting emphasized the ongoing strong relationship between the U.S. and the Vatican.
Rubio is a practicing Catholic, which adds a personal dimension to his visit.
Pope Leo XIV insists he only shares a biblical message encouraging peace, not political views.
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Restoration is happening at the Ziggurat of Ur, an ancient stepped temple in Iraq. Workers are using local materials and old building methods to bring back the original look of the temple created by the Sumerians.
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The Ziggurat of Ur is an ancient, stepped temple located in Iraq.
Restoration work is currently in progress at the site.
Traditional building methods are being used in the restoration.
Local materials from the surrounding area are employed to rebuild the structure.
The goal is to recreate the temple’s original Sumerian appearance.
The Ziggurat served as a monumental religious site in ancient times.
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