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The European Union approved a large loan package to support Ukraine’s economic and military needs for the next two years after Hungary ended its veto. The EU also imposed new sanctions on Russia related to the conflict in Ukraine.
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The EU approved a significant loan to help Ukraine.
The loan will cover Ukraine’s needs for two years.
Hungary had previously blocked the loan but later lifted its veto.
New sanctions against Russia were also approved by the EU.
The EU’s Cypriot presidency announced the decision.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky is expected to join EU leaders in Cyprus following the loan approval.
The loan and sanctions are responses to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The approval aims to support Ukraine’s economic stability and military efforts.
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The United States will hold a second meeting between Lebanon and Israel representatives to discuss extending a ceasefire that has reduced violence between Israel and Hezbollah. The current ceasefire is set to end Sunday, but attacks have continued in southern Lebanon after recent Israeli strikes.
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The US is hosting new talks between Lebanese and Israeli envoys on Thursday.
Lebanon wants to extend the ceasefire with Israel and Hezbollah.
The ceasefire has helped reduce violence but is due to expire on Sunday.
Israeli strikes recently killed at least five people, including a journalist.
Attacks continue in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire.
Israeli troops have taken control of a self-declared buffer zone in southern Lebanon.
The talks aim to maintain peace and prevent further violence in the region.
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The fifth season of the TV show "The Boys" is releasing its fifth episode called "One-Shots" on April 29, 2026, on Prime Video. New episodes come out every Wednesday until May 20, 2026, and require a subscription to watch.
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Episode 5 of "The Boys" Season 5 releases on April 29, 2026.
Episodes are available on Prime Video at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.
The season releases new episodes weekly on Wednesdays through May 20.
A Prime Video subscription is needed; costs vary between $8.99 and $14.99 per month.
Season 5 started with a two-episode premiere on April 8, 2026.
Previous episodes run about 62 minutes each.
The season’s story follows characters fighting the powerful figure Homelander.
The full plot of Episode 5 is not disclosed yet.
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Hungary, under Prime Minister Orbán, did not strongly support U.S. interests. Changes in Hungary’s political or diplomatic stance may create new opportunities for cooperation with President Trump and the United States.
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Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, was previously not aligned with U.S. goals.
Changes in Hungary’s government or policies could improve relations with the U.S.
These changes might allow for closer cooperation between Hungary and the United States.
President Donald Trump’s administration could benefit from a better relationship with Hungary.
Improved ties could affect political, economic, or security areas between the two countries.
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Rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East have forced many European airlines to cancel thousands of flights and increase ticket prices. This fuel shortage is disrupting air travel across Europe, affecting summer travel plans.
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The conflict in the Middle East has caused fuel costs to rise sharply.
European airlines have canceled thousands of flights due to the higher fuel prices.
Germany has grounded a number of aircraft because of the fuel situation.
Airlines in France have raised ticket prices as fuel becomes more expensive.
The energy crisis threatens to disrupt travel during the summer season across Europe.
This situation is directly linked to the ongoing conflict impacting fuel supply and prices.
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Three men have been found guilty of raping a woman on Brighton beach in a planned and harmful attack. The men, who were asylum seekers living in a government hotel, targeted the woman when she was very drunk and vulnerable.
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The three men are Abdulla Ahmadi (Iranian), Ibrahim Alshafe (Egyptian), and Karin Al-Danasurt (Egyptian).
They were convicted at Hove Crown Court for the rape that happened early on October 4.
The victim was very intoxicated and separated from her friends when the attack occurred.
The men approached her after leaving a nightclub and took her to the beach.
The attack included physical violence, and one man filmed the assault while spitting on the victim.
All three men had denied the charges during the trial.
They had been refused asylum in the UK and are appealing that decision.
The court described the attack as "predatory," "callous," and "cynical."
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President Donald Trump said he ordered the U.S. Navy to "shoot and kill" any boat found placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. His administration is increasing efforts to clear mines in this important waterway used for global oil shipping.
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President Trump gave the order to the U.S. Navy to target boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for transporting oil worldwide.
The U.S. military is actively working to remove mines from this area.
The security of the Strait of Hormuz is vital for international trade and energy supply.
The order applies even to small boats suspected of laying mines.
This action reflects rising tensions and concerns about safety in this strategic waterway.
Clearing mines is part of a broader effort to keep shipping lanes open and safe.
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Director Joseph Kosinski is making a new movie called "Miami Vice '85," based on the 1980s TV show "Miami Vice." Actors Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan will star as the two main characters, Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs. The movie is scheduled to come out in theaters on August 6, 2027.
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Joseph Kosinski directed hits like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "F1."
The new movie is a revival of the original "Miami Vice" TV series from 1984-1989.
Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan will play the lead roles of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs.
The movie is titled "Miami Vice '85" to set it apart from the 2006 "Miami Vice" film.
The story is inspired by the pilot episode and the first season of the original show.
The original "Miami Vice" was known for its unique style, music, and storytelling focused on 1980s crime and the War on Drugs.
The movie aims to capture the gritty drama and atmosphere of the original series.
"Miami Vice '85" will be released exclusively in theaters on August 6, 2027.
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President Emmanuel Macron officially opened a lithium mining site in central France, operated by the company Imerys. This project aims to produce lithium for batteries, create many jobs, and help France and the European Union become more energy independent.
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The lithium mine is located in central France.
The mine is run by Imerys, a major French producer of industrial minerals.
Lithium is important for making batteries, especially for electric vehicles and energy storage.
The project is expected to create hundreds of new jobs.
France is focusing on energy sovereignty, meaning it wants to produce its own energy resources without relying heavily on other countries.
The European Union supports efforts to secure resources needed for clean energy technologies.
President Macron visited the mine on April 23, 2026.
The project reflects broader efforts in France and the EU to boost domestic production of key materials for green energy.
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The UK government confirmed that health data from 500,000 volunteers in the UK Biobank project was offered for sale on Alibaba, a Chinese website. The data was de-identified, removed from the site before any sales happened, and access to the data has been paused to improve security.
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The health records belonged to half a million UK Biobank volunteers.
The data was found on three listings on Alibaba's Chinese e-commerce platform.
The records did not include names, addresses, or exact birth dates (de-identified).
UK Biobank holds various health information, including genome sequences and brain scans.
Scientists and companies worldwide had direct access to download the data until late 2024.
The UK government worked with Chinese authorities and Alibaba to remove the listings quickly.
Access was revoked from the institutions that downloaded the data, but they were accredited and authorized users.
UK Biobank has paused data access and is upgrading security measures to prevent future breaches.
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Four candidates are competing to become the next United Nations secretary-general starting next year. They promise to reform the UN and support its main goals of peacekeeping and development while working to restore trust in the organization, which has lost influence recently.
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Antonio Guterres is the current UN secretary-general and will be replaced next year.
Four candidates are running for the next UN leader position.
The new leader will need to fix problems and bring back the UN’s credibility.
The UN’s main missions include keeping peace and promoting development worldwide.
The organization has faced a decline in its global influence in recent years.
Candidates emphasize the need for reform while maintaining core UN principles.
The selection aims to strengthen the UN during a time of international challenges.
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Groups supporting food delivery workers in France have filed a criminal complaint against Deliveroo and Uber Eats. They accuse the companies of exploiting workers and benefiting financially from this unfair treatment.
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The complaint was filed by nonprofit organizations in France.
Deliveroo and Uber Eats are the companies targeted by the complaint.
The complaint accuses these companies of human trafficking.
Lawyers claim the companies make large profits by exploiting delivery workers.
The complaint raises concerns about working conditions in the food delivery sector.
The complaint was reported on April 23, 2026.
The case highlights ongoing debates about labor rights in gig economy jobs.
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Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the host of BBC Radio 2's breakfast show. Mills was dismissed after new information emerged in a police investigation, and Cox is currently hosting the station's teatime show.
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Sara Cox has hosted Radio 2's teatime show since 2019.
She will take over the breakfast show, a major role in British radio.
Scott Mills was removed from the breakfast show in March following new information in an ongoing police investigation.
The investigation concerned alleged historic sexual offences; no charges were filed after an earlier review.
Gary Davies has been hosting the breakfast show temporarily since Mills’s departure.
Sara Cox has previously presented other Radio 2 programs and hosted the Radio 1 breakfast show in the early 2000s.
Cox raised £11.5 million for Children in Need last year by running 135 miles across the UK.
She will be the second female presenter of the Radio 2 breakfast show after Zoe Ball.
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Mexico reopened the Teotihuacan archaeological site with increased police presence two days after a gunman killed a Canadian woman and injured 13 people at the Pyramid of the Moon. This rare attack on a major tourist spot has raised concerns about the security of Mexico’s cultural sites ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
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The shooting happened at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico.
One Canadian tourist was killed, and 13 others were injured.
The site reopened two days after the attack.
Police presence at the site has significantly increased.
The attack is unusual for such a major tourist destination.
Security at cultural and tourist sites in Mexico is under greater scrutiny now.
Mexico is preparing to co-host the World Cup soon.
The event has drawn attention to the need for better protection for visitors at historic locations.
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The G7 environment ministers met in Paris but did not discuss climate change to avoid disagreements with the United States. France, the host, said they chose less controversial topics to keep the meeting smooth.
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The G7 environment ministers held a meeting in Paris that lasted two days.
Climate change was purposely left off the agenda.
France's ecology minister Monique Barbut said this was to avoid conflict with the US.
The US is the largest and most powerful member of the G7 group.
Activists criticized the decision to exclude climate change from talks.
The G7 usually discusses global economic and political issues, including the environment.
The meeting focused on less divisive topics to keep agreement among members.
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Eighteen dead wolves were found in just one week in an Italian national park, likely poisoned. Officials are investigating, as this is seen as a serious crime against wildlife in Italy.
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Eighteen wolves were found dead in Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise national park, Italy, within one week.
Tests are ongoing to confirm poisoning as the cause of death, but other animals found dead nearby also suggest poison was used.
Three foxes and a buzzard were also found dead in the same area.
The park is home to the critically endangered marsican bear, raising concerns about the impact on other wildlife.
Italian prosecutors are actively investigating the incidents as criminal acts.
WWF Italy called these killings the worst wildlife crimes in the country in the last decade and condemned the use of poison.
The European Union recently downgraded wolf protection status, allowing more hunting and management which some blame for increased attacks on livestock.
Wolves were nearly extinct in Italy in the 1970s but are now protected under Italian law since then.
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Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed by Israeli forces. The news network she worked for shared information about how Israeli forces followed her before her death.
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Amal Khalil was a journalist from Lebanon.
Israeli forces pursued her before she was killed.
The details of this incident were released by the news network employing her.
The event involves military action by Israel in Lebanon.
The information aims to explain the circumstances of her death.
This incident is linked to ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon.
Journalism safety and conflict zones are key elements in this story.
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Archaeological digs along a highway in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have uncovered ancient pottery and artifacts linked to Indigenous people who lived there before European colonization. These finds help scientists learn more about the history of the region and highlight the need to protect these sites even as road construction continues.
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Road construction in the Amazon requires archaeological surveys before paving begins.
The BR-156 highway in Amapa state, Brazil, is one location where digs have found important artifacts.
Discoveries include pottery vessels that may have been used as funerary urns.
Small artifacts resembling human faces have also been found at multiple dig sites.
These findings provide new information about Indigenous inhabitants of the Amazon before European contact.
Archaeologists see a tension between development and preservation but emphasize protecting historical sites.
The Archaeological Research Center at Amapa’s Institute for Scientific and Technological Research manages work on these sites.
Scientists are using these discoveries to better understand and safeguard the cultural heritage of the Amazon region.
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Canada has changed its citizenship law to make it easier for people with Canadian ancestors to claim citizenship. This change has caused many Americans to apply for dual citizenship, as they discover they may already be Canadian through grandparents or other relatives.
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The new Canadian law (Bill C-3) took effect on December 15.
It allows people born before that date to claim Canadian citizenship if they can prove they have a Canadian ancestor, even a grandparent or great-grandparent.
Previously, citizenship by descent was limited to one generation (parent to child).
Those born after December 15 must show their Canadian parent lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days.
To become recognized citizens, people must provide proof and get a certificate of citizenship.
Immigration lawyers in the US and Canada have seen a large increase in clients seeking help with these applications.
Millions of Americans are believed to have Canadian ancestors, potentially making them eligible.
People are pursuing dual citizenship for reasons including family connections and job opportunities.
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A Lebanese journalist named Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon. She had previously received a death threat from an unknown Israeli phone number warning her to leave the area. Rescue workers were prevented from reaching her during the attack, and the incident is under investigation.
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Amal Khalil was a 43-year-old journalist working for al-Akhbar newspaper in southern Lebanon.
She had received a death threat in 2024 from an unidentified Israeli number warning her to leave southern Lebanon.
Khalil was killed after Israeli forces attacked the vehicle she was in and a house where she took cover.
Rescue workers trying to help Khalil were attacked, delaying her rescue for over six hours.
Israel denies targeting journalists or blocking rescue efforts and says the event is being reviewed.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam described attacks on journalists and obstruction of help as war crimes.
Khalil was the ninth journalist killed in Lebanon in 2025, with several others also killed in recent attacks.
An Israeli newspaper reported that Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon have engaged in widespread looting.
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