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The war between Russia and Ukraine has lasted more than 1,569 days, longer than World War I. Despite Russia's larger size and resources, Ukraine has resisted strongly with help from Western countries. Several signs show that the war is not going as planned for Russia and President Vladimir Putin.
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Russia expected to quickly take over Ukraine, but the war has dragged on much longer.
Ukraine has improved its defenses and weapons, including drones and missiles.
Russia is gaining less territory now compared to previous years, showing a slowdown in its advances.
Ukraine has recaptured more land than it has lost recently.
The fighting is spreading closer to Russia’s own borders, with Ukraine launching attacks deep inside Russia.
The long war is damaging Russia’s original goal of a fast victory.
Western support is helping Ukraine maintain its resistance.
The situation challenges Putin’s plan and weakens Russia’s position in the conflict.
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The U.S. denied Iran's claim that it closed the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed fighting between the two countries. Recent attacks have targeted commercial vessels and military bases in the Gulf region, while diplomats from Qatar and Pakistan continue efforts to negotiate peace.
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The U.S. military rejected Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Three Indian sailors died on a tanker targeted by the U.S. for breaking the blockade on Iran.
Other Indian-crewed ships were also hit in recent days.
Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan intercepted Iranian missile attacks after U.S. strikes on Iran.
President Trump warned Iran they would face consequences if they refused a peace deal.
Qatari diplomats met in Tehran to discuss resolving the conflict.
Jordan intercepted 20 Iranian missiles aimed at a U.S. military base.
An 11-year-old girl was injured by debris from an Iranian drone intercepted over Bahrain.
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In late 2022, the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) held peace talks in South Africa during an ongoing war. They reached an agreement to stop fighting permanently, but some extremist groups on both sides opposed the deal and wanted to continue the conflict.
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The peace talks took place in Pretoria, South Africa, in October 2022.
The talks were held during an active war in northern Ethiopia.
Negotiators overcame challenges and managed to hold direct and sometimes late-night discussions.
An agreement for a permanent stop to the fighting was signed on November 3, 2022.
Many Ethiopians welcomed the peace deal as an end to violence.
Some extremists within the TPLF wanted only a short ceasefire to regroup and keep fighting.
Extremist members of the Amhara Fano militia also opposed the peace agreement.
These opposing groups had different reasons but shared the goal of continuing the war.
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Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey resigned because he disagreed with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over defence spending. Healey said the government is not providing enough money to protect the country during increasing global threats.
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John Healey was Britain’s Defence Secretary.
He resigned due to a dispute about defence budget levels.
Healey criticized Prime Minister Starmer for not committing enough funds to national defence.
Talks between the defence and finance departments have delayed Britain’s Defence Investment Plan.
Defence industry leaders are upset about the delay, saying it stops long-term security investments.
The issue comes at a time of growing global uncertainties and as the US reduces its focus on European security.
Healey made his resignation public in a letter posted on X (formerly Twitter).
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A video shows Mohammad Abu Giab, a 15-year-old fisherman from Gaza, diving into the sea before Israeli forces shot and killed him near Deir el-Balah. According to Gaza’s Fishermen’s Syndicate, at least 238 fishermen have died from Israeli actions since October 2023.
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Mohammad Abu Giab was 15 years old and worked as a fisherman in Gaza.
He was killed by Israeli forces while at sea near Deir el-Balah.
A video captures him diving in the sea before he was shot.
Gaza’s Fishermen’s Syndicate reports that 238 fishermen have been killed since October 2023.
These deaths are attributed to actions by Israeli forces.
Deir el-Balah is a city located in the Gaza Strip.
Fishing is an important livelihood for many people in Gaza.
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Lawyers for victims of a deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort bar have asked prosecutors to change charges against the bar owners from manslaughter to murder with possible intent. The fire in Crans-Montana killed 41 people and injured 115, and new evidence shows the owners knew about the fire risk but still allowed it to happen.
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The fire occurred on New Year’s Eve at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
41 people died and 115 were injured in the fire.
Investigators believe the fire started in the basement due to sparklers near flammable ceiling foam.
Jessica and Jacques Moretti, the bar owners, face manslaughter and arson charges.
New messages show Jessica Moretti warned staff about the fire risk from sparklers and foam.
Victims’ lawyers want the charges upgraded to murder with possible intent, meaning the owners knew the risk and accepted it.
The Morettis deny the accusations and say they were not aware of a mortal risk.
Jessica Moretti also faces a forgery charge related to an invoice for soundproofing foam.
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Sheraz Malik, an asylum seeker, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping an 18-year-old woman in a park in Sutton-in-Ashfield, UK. The attack happened in June last year, and Malik was found guilty by a jury in January after denying the crime.
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Sheraz Malik raped an 18-year-old woman in Sutton Lawn park, Nottinghamshire, on June 29.
The victim was very drunk and left alone with Malik and other men she did not know.
Malik was convicted of two counts of rape by a jury at Birmingham Crown Court.
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison plus four years of extended supervision after release.
Malik came to the UK less than a year before the attack and had lived in several European countries.
The court heard Malik showed no remorse and displayed harmful views about consent and women.
Malik had claimed the sex was consensual but was found guilty after the trial.
A reporting restriction had prevented discussing Malik’s immigration status during the trial.
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A UN report shows that by the end of 2025, nearly 118 million people worldwide had to leave their homes because of war, violence, or persecution. In Lebanon, over 1 million people have been forced to move within the country due to ongoing conflict and attacks, causing a major shelter crisis.
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By the end of 2025, 117.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced.
People were forced to leave because of war, violence, and persecution.
Lebanon has more than 1 million internally displaced people.
The displacement in Lebanon is due to Israel’s war and continued attacks.
The situation in Lebanon is one of the worst humanitarian crises the country has seen recently.
Internally displaced people are those who flee their homes but stay within their country.
The UNHCR (United Nations refugee agency) released this report.
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A woman named Leigh Stanger accidentally put nail glue in her eye instead of eye drops, causing severe pain and chemical burns. After many hours of treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she was able to open her eye but still has blurry vision and lost eyelashes.
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Leigh Stanger uses eye drops daily after LASIK surgery for dry eyes.
On June 6, she mistakenly used nail glue instead of eye drops.
The glue caused her eye to burn and her eyelashes to stick together.
She went to the emergency room and was then transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Doctors used ointments and scissors to remove the glue, and she received pain medication.
She suffered a large corneal abrasion and chemical burns inside her eye and eyelid.
Stanger lost most of her eyelashes and has blurry vision but is expected to recover fully.
She warns others to be careful and read labels before putting anything in their eyes.
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The US military used a sea drone called the Corsair to rescue two crew members from a downed army helicopter off the coast of Oman. The helicopter was reportedly shot down by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. The two soldiers were safely rescued within about two hours and are in stable condition.
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The Corsair is a 24-foot-long sea drone made by a Texas company.
It can carry up to 1,000 pounds and travel about 40 mph.
The Corsair has cameras, radar, and radio sensors for navigation and intelligence.
The US Navy has about 50 Corsair drones, mainly used for surveillance and mine detection.
Task Force 59, a Navy unit for unmanned systems, operates the drone.
The drone was likely controlled remotely by a person during the rescue mission.
The rescue was done by the drone to avoid risking more human lives in a dangerous area.
Sea drones like the Corsair are also seen in other conflicts, but this is the first known rescue using one.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian doctor held by Israel for over 500 days without charge, appeared by video at an Israeli court showing signs of torture and poor health. His family and lawyers say he is kept in solitary confinement without medical care, and many international groups have called for his release.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safia was taken by Israeli forces in December 2024 during a hospital raid.
He is held under Israel’s “Unlawful Combatant Law,” which allows detention without formal charges.
Abu Safia appeared in court via video, looking thinner and showing signs of physical harm.
He remains in solitary confinement, shackled during court appearances, and denied needed medical treatment.
His family reports visible signs of torture and skin disease on his hands.
International organizations like the UN and WHO demand his immediate release.
Abu Safia is a paediatrician who stayed at the hospital to care for patients despite Israeli orders.
Violence continues in Gaza, including recent attacks causing civilian casualties even after a ceasefire agreement.
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In Tripoli, a northern city in Lebanon, many people have fled their homes because of attacks in the south of the country. Angelina, a young volunteer, helps these displaced people while struggling with her own family’s safety and her job at a glass factory.
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Over one million people in Lebanon have been forced to leave their homes due to war.
Tripoli is a northern city in Lebanon that is receiving many displaced people.
Angelina is 25 years old and volunteers to give aid to those escaping violence.
Angelina works at a local glass factory but risks losing her job by taking time off to help others.
Her own extended family has also taken shelter in Tripoli to avoid the fighting in the south.
The situation causes fear and uncertainty for both Angelina and those she helps.
A documentary called "Lebanon: What Holds Us Together" by Ahmad Naboulsi covers this story.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it attacked 18 targets at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. They also claimed to have fully closed the Strait of Hormuz and warned ships to stay away.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps reported hitting 18 targets at US military bases.
The targeted bases are located in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
Explosions were reported in southern Iran and near Tehran.
Iran said it has completely closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping.
The Revolutionary Guard warned ships not to approach the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran stated it will continue attacks if US military actions persist.
The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is vital for international trade.
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President Trump has made several comments on Truth Social that some hardliners in Iran see as signs of weakness. This perception affects how Iran views the United States and its approach to relations with Iran.
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President Trump posted statements on Truth Social related to Iran.
Some Iranian hardliners interpret these statements as signs the U.S. is weak.
This perception may influence how Iran reacts to the U.S.
The article discusses the challenges President Trump faces in dealing with Iran.
The focus is on communication and diplomatic impact rather than military actions.
Understanding how messages are received is important in international relations.
The article highlights the complexity of U.S.-Iran interactions.
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The United States launched new airstrikes on several Iranian cities after President Donald Trump warned Tehran about the stalled peace talks. Iran responded with attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan and said the ceasefire agreement from April 8 is now almost meaningless. Negotiations to create a lasting peace deal have been stuck for weeks, with both sides blaming each other for breaking the truce.
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The US carried out fresh airstrikes on multiple Iranian cities after President Trump threatened consequences for stalled talks.
Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Iran stated the US strikes have made the April 8 ceasefire almost meaningless.
President Trump accused Iranian negotiators of wasting US time and said attacks would continue.
Talks aimed at turning the ceasefire into a permanent peace deal have stalled with ongoing limited attacks.
Iran wants international sanctions lifted, frozen assets released, and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump requires any peace deal to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, which Iran denies seeking.
The situation is ongoing and evolving, with conflict continuing alongside diplomacy.
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Five police officers were shot and killed in Michoacan state, Mexico, while five others were injured. The attack happened in an area known for violence caused by drug cartels, shortly before the World Cup began in Mexico City.
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The attack occurred in Nahuatzen, a region inhabited by the Purepecha people in western Michoacan.
The officers were ambushed by unknown attackers while traveling in a pickup truck.
Five police officers died: Porfirio Rodriguez Briseno, Brandon Josue Zamora Torres, Francisco Javier Otero Damas, Jonatan Mondragon Servin, and Mateo Valdez Abarca.
The New Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is active in the area and linked to local violence.
Earlier in the year, a CJNG leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ("El Mencho"), was killed, causing increased violence.
Another CJNG leader, Audias Flores Silva ("El Jardinero"), was captured by the Mexican military in April.
Mexico’s government says there is no threat to World Cup visitors, though some regions have travel advisories.
The World Cup is being hosted by Mexico together with Canada and the United States in 2026.
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US Vice-President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made mistakes and that sometimes US and Israeli interests do not match. Relations between the US and Israel have become tense amid military actions in Lebanon and ongoing conflicts involving Iran and Hezbollah.
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Vance said Netanyahu "aggressively asserts" Israel's interests, which are not always the same as the US interests.
Recent clashes between President Trump and Netanyahu involved disagreements over military actions in Lebanon.
The US and Iran exchanged attacks on two consecutive days, threatening the ceasefire established in April.
Israel continues operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, causing casualties and escalating tensions.
President Trump has called Netanyahu "effing crazy" due to disagreements in fighting Lebanon.
Tehran wants any peace deal to include Lebanon, but Israel does not agree.
The conflict has caused thousands of deaths on both sides, with heavy losses in Lebanon and Israel.
Trump hopes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and limit Iran’s nuclear program as part of a peace deal.
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U.S. Catholic bishops have agreed to move forward with the process to consider John Rick Miller, a businessman turned missionary, for sainthood. Miller, who started a religious group and died in 2015, will undergo further local and Vatican reviews before any sainthood can be confirmed.
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to advance John Rick Miller’s sainthood cause.
Miller was a CEO who left his corporate career after a religious change in 1988 to do missionary work.
He founded the group For the Love of God Worldwide in 2009, which focuses on prayer and spreading awareness of God.
Miller died in 2015 from cancer.
His biography claims roles like CEO at AstraZeneca and managing director at the IMF, but these claims could not be independently confirmed.
The sainthood process requires local investigations and several Vatican stages, including proof of miracles.
Bishops also advanced sainthood causes for a Minnesota priest who worked with indigenous communities.
The local investigation will take place in Miami as part of the official sainthood procedure.
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In 2025, nearly 118 million people were forced to leave their homes due to conflict or persecution, according to the United Nations refugee agency. This number is slightly lower than previous years but remains very high, with many displaced people living long-term in difficult conditions.
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The total number of displaced people was 117.8 million at the end of 2025, including refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons.
This was the first decrease in global displacement in ten years.
The decrease is partly due to people returning home and refugees gaining citizenship in host countries.
About 41.6 million of the displaced were refugees, with many being children.
Colombia, Germany, and Turkey each hosted over 2 million refugees, but most refugees live in low- and middle-income countries.
The war in Sudan caused the largest displacement, with 9.1 million people forced to move.
Many displaced people remain in exile for five or more years, often in crowded camps.
Refugee resettlement dropped sharply to a fraction of those needing help, prompting calls for more legal ways to relocate refugees.
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Two children in England have died from measles in 2024, and over 100 new cases have been reported in recent weeks. Health officials warn that measles is still spreading, especially among unvaccinated young children, and urge parents to make sure their children get vaccinated.
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Two children died from measles this year in England, one from acute measles and another from later effects of the disease.
Over 100 new lab-confirmed measles cases were reported in the past two weeks, bringing the total to 736 cases since January 1.
Measles cases are highest in London, the east of England, and the West Midlands.
Most measles cases are in unvaccinated children aged 10 years and under.
UK health officials recommend that all children be up to date with their MMR vaccine to protect against measles.
Vaccination rates for one dose of MMR among five-year-olds in England are about 91.8%, the lowest since 2010-11.
Measles can cause serious complications and death, especially in people who are not vaccinated.
UK health leaders stress the importance of vaccination to protect individuals and vulnerable groups who cannot get vaccinated.
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