The U.S. and Iran are close to reaching a deal to end their war, with only some wording details left to agree on. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision yet but is expected to decide soon after reviewing the latest offer.
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The Trump administration and Iran are negotiating to end a nearly three-month-long war.
Remaining disagreements focus mainly on the wording of parts of the agreement.
President Trump discussed the deal with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan.
Trump planned to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the deal.
Pakistani mediator Field Marshal Asim Munir recently met with Iranian officials and left Tehran without a final deal.
Iran’s foreign ministry confirmed talks are in the final stages of a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
The MOU would include measures like reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the U.S. blockade, and releasing frozen Iranian funds.
After the MOU, both sides expect 30 to 60 days of negotiations for a detailed agreement.
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The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a basic plan to end the current war. Talks have improved recently, with help from Pakistan and Qatar acting as mediators, and key U.S. officials involved in bridging differences.
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The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a memorandum of understanding to end the war.
Pakistan and Qatar are mediators helping with the negotiations.
U.S. officials including Vice President JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner are playing important roles.
Iran calls the draft a "framework agreement" aimed at ending the war and discussing detailed issues later.
Nuclear matters are not included in this deal yet; Iran wants to focus first on ending the war.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, is a key topic in the talks.
President Donald Trump had paused planned attacks on Iran, citing ongoing serious negotiations and requests from Middle Eastern allies.
Both sides warn about risks if fighting restarts, but recent signs show narrowing disagreements.
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The 79th Cannes Film Festival is concluding with the announcement of the Palme d'Or, the festival’s top prize. A jury led by South Korean director Park Chan-wook will select the winner from 22 films by directors from around the world, with no clear favorite this year.
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The festival is focused on independent films, with major Hollywood studios mostly absent.
The jury consists of nine members, led by director Park Chan-wook from South Korea.
Films competing include works by Pedro Almodovar (Spain), Asghar Farhadi (Iran), Cristian Mungiu (Romania), and others.
Critics and audiences see several strong contenders, but there is no definite frontrunner for the Palme d'Or.
Films with high early praise include "Minotaur" by Andrey Zvyagintsev (Russia), "All of a Sudden" by Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Japan), and "Fatherland" by Pawel Pawlikowski (Poland).
Only two US directors competed: James Gray with "Paper Tiger" and Ira Sachs with "The Man I Love."
Winning at Cannes often boosts a film’s chances in other awards like the Oscars.
Other awards at the festival include best director, best actor and actress, best screenplay, and jury prizes.
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President Donald Trump posted an image of the U.S. flag covering a map of Iran with the question “United States of the Middle East?” This post comes amid sensitive talks between the U.S. and Iran aimed at reaching a longer ceasefire in their ongoing conflict. Experts say the message could affect delicate negotiations and regional relations.
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President Trump shared the U.S. flag covering Iran’s map on Truth Social with the question about U.S. control in the Middle East.
The post was made during ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations for a ceasefire in their conflict.
The U.S. and Iran started their war alongside Israel on February 28, with no official goal of regime change but openness to it as a side effect.
Trump’s previous warnings about destroying Iran’s civilization raised tensions but also preceded a temporary pause in fighting.
Both U.S. and Iranian officials say they are close to finalizing a memorandum of understanding to ease the conflict.
Key issues remain unresolved, like Iran’s nuclear program and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump frequently uses Truth Social to share major political messages and updates, especially after being banned from Twitter.
Trump’s second term foreign policy focuses on expanding U.S. influence, including actions in Venezuela, Cuba, Greenland, and applying a “Donroe Doctrine” for the Americas.
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The US has temporarily stopped green-card holders from entering if they visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days. This move aims to reduce the risk of Ebola entering the US, with extra screening at select airports and limited quarantine resources.
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Green-card holders who traveled to the three African countries in the last 21 days are temporarily banned from US entry.
The ban lasts initially for 30 days and is part of efforts to stop Ebola spread.
US citizens returning from these countries must now enter through specific airports, including Washington Dulles and Atlanta.
The CDC says quarantining diseases like Ebola requires special facilities with limited capacity.
The Ebola outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, declared an international emergency by WHO.
So far, 82 cases and 7 confirmed deaths have occurred in the DRC.
Ten African countries are considered at risk for Ebola by Africa CDC.
Some health centers in the DRC have been attacked or burned by local residents, complicating treatment efforts.
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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned 18 Senegalese football fans who were jailed after violence at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. The pardon was given for humanitarian reasons and to honor the friendly relationship between Morocco and Senegal during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
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18 Senegalese football supporters were jailed after a pitch invasion during the AFCON final in Rabat on January 18, 2025.
The pitch invasion happened after a penalty was awarded to Morocco in injury time, causing Senegal players to leave the field in protest.
The game paused for 14 minutes and ended with Senegal winning 1-0 in injury time.
The African football governing body (CAF) later overturned the result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 win because Senegal left the field against tournament rules.
Senegal has appealed CAF’s decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland; this could take up to a year to resolve.
Morocco’s King pardoned the jailed fans as a gesture of goodwill and in honor of Eid al-Adha.
The royal pardon statement referenced the long-standing fraternal ties between Morocco and Senegal.
Eid al-Adha, a major Muslim holiday, was celebrated in Morocco on the Wednesday following the pardon announcement.
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The Trump administration announced a new policy that most immigrants who want to get green cards must first leave the United States. This policy change affects how immigrants apply for permanent residency.
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The new policy requires most green card applicants to leave the U.S. before approval.
The change was announced by the Trump administration on a Friday.
It affects immigrants seeking permanent residency status in the U.S.
The policy aims to change the current process for obtaining green cards.
The announcement was covered by CBS News and reported by Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
This policy applies to many immigrants but does not specify all categories.
Immigrants must undergo processing outside the country under the new rule.
The policy represents a significant shift in U.S. immigration rules.
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Thousands of people marched in Madrid to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez due to multiple corruption scandals involving his close associates and family. The protest was largely peaceful but ended with a few arrests, and Sanchez has denied any wrongdoing, saying the cases are politically motivated.
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The march took place in Madrid and was organized by over 150 civic groups, supported by the conservative Popular Party and far-right Vox party.
Organizers claimed 120,000 people took part, while government officials estimated about 40,000.
Protesters carried Spanish flags and signs calling for "Resignation and elections now."
Riot police stopped a small group trying to reach Sanchez’s official residence; three people were arrested.
Several people close to Sanchez face corruption investigations, including his brother and wife; Sanchez denies any wrongdoing.
Former ministers and a former Prime Minister allied with Sanchez are also under investigation or facing trial for corruption.
Sanchez became Prime Minister in 2018 after removing the previous government amid its own corruption scandals.
The ongoing corruption allegations have increased pressure on Sanchez’s government.
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The U.S. Justice Department is removing press releases about charges against people involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack from its website. The DOJ says this is to stop the spread of biased information, and the action follows President Donald Trump's pardons of nearly all those defendants after he began his second term.
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The Justice Department is deleting press releases related to January 6 attack charges from its website.
The reason given is to prevent “partisan propaganda,” meaning information that could appear politically biased.
This change is happening more than a year after President Donald Trump pardoned almost all defendants from the January 6 case.
President Trump began his second term after the 2024 election.
The January 6 attack involved a violent event at the U.S. Capitol building in 2021.
Pardons mean those defendants no longer face legal consequences for their charges.
The DOJ states it is proud of this decision to remove the information.
The move affects public access to official details about the January 6 cases.
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President Donald Trump said Iran is getting closer to reaching an agreement with the US, but both sides remain cautious. The talks focus on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, though this key issue is not part of the initial proposals, and discussions may continue for months.
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President Trump said he has seen a draft agreement with Iran but gave no details.
Iran's foreign ministry said a 14-point memorandum of understanding is being finalized.
Both the US and Iran confirm progress but disagree on some key issues.
The US demands that Iran must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons.
The temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran started in early April.
The US has blockaded Iranian ports since April 13 to restrict trade.
Iran claims military control over the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route, but the US and its allies reject this claim.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India and spoke about continuing pressure on Iran.
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A chemical tank holding 7,000 gallons of a flammable substance is leaking at an aerospace facility in Southern California, causing the evacuation of tens of thousands of nearby residents. Fire officials are working to keep the tank cool to prevent it from exploding or spilling chemicals.
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The tank is at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California.
It contains methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable chemical used in making plastics.
The chemical can irritate lungs, skin, and eyes, and cause nausea and dizziness.
The tank is "inevitably" going to fail but the exact time is unknown.
Firefighters have built sandbag barriers to stop spilled chemicals from entering water systems.
An explosion could spread harmful chemical particles into the air and affect nearby fuel tanks.
Over 40,000 people living within one mile of the site have been evacuated.
No injuries or harmful chemical releases into the air have been reported so far.
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Three Red Cross volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) died from suspected Ebola infections caught before the Ebola outbreak was officially identified. The outbreak has caused over 170 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases mostly in the eastern region of DR Congo, with health officials raising the risk level to very high.
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Three Red Cross volunteers died between May 5 and May 16 in DR Congo’s Ituri region from suspected Ebola infections.
They likely contracted the virus on March 27 while handling dead bodies before the outbreak was detected.
The Ebola outbreak has more than 170 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases in DR Congo.
The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the public health risk in DR Congo to “very high.”
The Ebola strain involved is Bundibugyo, a rare type with no proven vaccine and about a 33% death rate.
Neighboring Uganda has reported five confirmed Ebola cases, with 10 other African countries at risk.
Community fear and resistance are causing difficulties in managing the outbreak, including attacks on treatment tents and hospitals.
Some affected areas are controlled by rebel groups, complicating response efforts.
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Thousands of people protested in Taipei, Taiwan, to support increasing the country's defence budget. This happened after a US military official announced a pause on a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to save ammunition for its conflict with Iran.
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Thousands rallied in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, calling for more defence spending.
The protest followed a US decision to pause a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
The US is reserving weapons to support its war efforts against Iran.
Taiwan faces increasing military threats from China.
China views Taiwan as part of its territory.
The demonstrators want stronger measures to prevent aggression from China.
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Cole Tomas Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, asked to remove top Justice Department officials from his case because they were at the same event where the attack happened. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, both involved in the prosecution, argued against the request, calling it a drastic and rare step that does not meet legal standards.
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Cole Tomas Allen is charged with trying to assassinate President Trump and other related crimes.
The attack happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., in April.
Allen allegedly fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer and carried multiple weapons.
Allen’s lawyers want to disqualify U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche because they were at the event.
The defense claims Pirro and Blanche could be biased since they might be seen as victims or witnesses.
Pirro has a close personal relationship with President Trump, which the defense says raises doubts about impartiality.
Jeanine Pirro responded that the legal standard to remove prosecutors is very high and such removal is rare.
Pirro called Allen’s request “drastic” and asked the court to reject it.
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South African DJ Black Coffee performed a special three-hour show at London’s O2 arena featuring a live orchestra and guest artists. He shared his journey from playing small clubs to gaining international fame and expressed views on the growth and global recognition of African artists.
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Black Coffee is a Grammy-winning DJ from South Africa known for hits like "The Rapture Pt.III" and "Drive."
He performed a sold-out show at London’s O2 arena with an orchestra and special guests, including singer Alicia Keys.
The performance is part of his journey from playing in small London clubs to major international stages.
Black Coffee survived a serious car accident in 1990 that changed his life and strengthened his determination to succeed as a DJ.
He believes South Africa lacks the systems needed to consistently support new artists from their start to success.
Black Coffee does not like the label "African excellence," preferring to be recognized simply for excellence on a global level.
He purposely won his Grammy competing against mainstream international artists, not only in African-specific categories.
He encourages African artists to create their own opportunities rather than waiting for recognition from Europe or America.
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Congress is working on a law to stop lawsuits that hold fossil fuel companies responsible for past pollution. The plan is to support a switch to cleaner energy using technology, markets, and government rules.
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Congress is looking at a bill to block climate lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.
These lawsuits seek to hold companies responsible for many years of greenhouse gas emissions.
The proposed law aims to protect companies from being blamed for past pollution (retroactive liability).
The focus is on moving to cleaner energy sources.
Technology and market forces are seen as key drivers in changing energy use.
Government policies will also encourage the switch to cleaner energy.
The approach suggests addressing climate change issues through Congress rather than courts.
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President Donald Trump posted a photo on Truth Social showing him looking at Greenland, following protests by Greenland residents against the opening of a new U.S. consulate and a visit by his appointed envoy, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. Greenlanders oppose increased U.S. influence, stating the island is not for sale and emphasizing their self-rule within the Kingdom of Denmark.
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President Trump shared an image on Truth Social showing him looking at Greenland’s homes.
Protests in Greenland opposed the opening of a new U.S. consulate and Landry’s visit.
Protesters chanted phrases like “No means no” and “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.”
Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory under Denmark, with self-determination rights.
Governor Jeff Landry, appointed by Trump as special envoy, promoted increased U.S. presence on the island.
Landry suggested repopulating bases and helping Greenland move toward independence from Denmark.
Greenland’s Prime Minister and others emphasized that Greenland is not for sale and self-rule cannot be negotiated.
Despite protests, Landry thanked Greenlanders for a “warm welcome” and promised to strengthen ties.
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Hunter Biden talked with conservative podcaster Candace Owens in a long interview that covered his past drug addiction, politics, and faith. Owens apologized for mocking Biden’s addiction in the past, and they discussed controversies involving President Donald Trump and family issues.
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Hunter Biden and Candace Owens had a nearly two-hour interview released on May 21, 2026.
Owens apologized to Biden for mocking his past drug addiction during previous attacks.
Biden admitted he struggled with crack cocaine addiction but has been sober since 2019.
They questioned official reports about President Donald Trump surviving four assassination attempts.
Biden denied that cocaine found in the White House in 2023 was his.
The interview touched on political controversies involving the Biden family and media trust.
They bonded over their shared Catholic faith and talked about possibly visiting the Vatican.
The conversation showed a move from past public feuds to a more respectful and personal dialogue.
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Moo's Craft Barbecue is a new barbecue restaurant in Los Angeles that serves Texas-style barbecue. It has quickly become one of the city's most popular barbecue spots.
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Moo's Craft Barbecue offers barbecue food in the style common in Texas.
The restaurant is located in Los Angeles.
It has gained popularity fast and is considered one of the top barbecue places in the city.
CBS News featured Moo's Craft Barbecue on their program "CBS Saturday Morning."
The article highlights the connection between Texas barbecue tradition and the restaurant's menu.
People interested in barbecue food in Los Angeles are visiting Moo's Craft Barbecue.
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Spanish police had a confrontation with activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla and their supporters at Bilbao Airport after the activists returned from being held by Israeli authorities. Videos showed police using force, and four people were arrested for civil disobedience.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla is a group trying to send aid boats to Gaza.
Israeli forces seized the last aid boats earlier in the week.
Activists were detained by Israeli authorities before returning to Spain.
Upon arrival at Bilbao Airport, Spanish police clashed with the activists and their supporters.
Videos show police beating and dragging some activists.
Four people were arrested by Spanish police for civil disobedience.
The incident took place as the activists came back from Israeli detention.
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