The World Health Organization (WHO) is sending health workers and supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) to help fight an Ebola outbreak. WHO says the situation in Bunia, where the outbreak is worst, is complicated and hard to manage.
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The Ebola outbreak is happening in DR Congo.
Bunia is the center of the outbreak.
WHO is providing health experts to assist in the response.
Medical supplies are being sent to help control the spread.
The situation is described as complex and difficult by WHO officials.
The efforts aim to contain and manage the outbreak effectively.
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The Washington Nationals banned at least one person after a banner promoting a white nationalist website was shown at a game. The team is working with police to investigate and said they strongly oppose hateful messages in their stadium.
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A banner promoting a white nationalist website and saying "SAVE AMERICA" and "DEPORT 100+ MILLION" appeared during a Nationals game.
The banner was shown during a "Salute to Service" event honoring veterans.
Three people held the banner and resisted an usher trying to take it before leaving the stadium.
The Nationals are banning at least one person involved and are cooperating with the police.
The team said they want to keep their stadium safe and do not allow hateful or discriminatory signs.
Their policy mostly allows only baseball-related or family-friendly signs.
Jake Lang, a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, said on social media that he was responsible for the banner.
Stadium security devices can detect weapons but not something like a nylon banner.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the growing relationship between Russia and China is a stabilizing force in global affairs. Putin emphasized that the two countries want to work together for peace and prosperity, not against others, as he prepared to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in China.
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Putin called the deepening ties between Russia and China a stabilizing force in the world.
Moscow and Beijing do not want to align against any country but aim for peace and universal prosperity.
Russia and China cooperate on defending international law and the UN Charter principles.
They support each other on issues like protecting sovereignty and national unity.
Their cooperation involves politics, economics, defense, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
Putin’s visit marks the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation.
The Russia-China partnership challenges the United States’ dominant role in global affairs.
Trade between Russia and China doubled from 2020 to 2024, reaching $245 billion, mainly in energy and machinery products.
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Standard Chartered, a large UK bank, plans to cut about 7,800 back-office jobs by 2030 because it will use more artificial intelligence (AI) in its work. The bank hopes to move some workers to other roles and aims to improve profit by using AI and automation.
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Standard Chartered will cut over 15% of its back-office jobs, around 7,800 positions, by 2030.
The bank will increase use of AI, automation, and data analysis to improve efficiency and client service.
Some affected employees may be reassigned to other roles within the company.
The bank has major operations in India, China, Malaysia, and Poland but did not specify where cuts will happen.
This job cut is part of CEO Bill Winters’ new global strategy focusing on Asia and Africa.
Other banks and big tech companies like DBS, Meta, Amazon, and Oracle have also announced large job cuts due to AI adoption.
Meta plans to cut about 10% of its staff, roughly 8,000 jobs, while Amazon and Oracle have laid off tens of thousands.
AI adoption is driving companies to reduce human roles, especially in tech and back-office functions.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton started an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) over claims that it funded extremist groups. Last month, a federal grand jury indicted the SPLC on several fraud charges.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading the investigation.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is accused of funding extremist groups.
The SPLC denies these allegations.
A federal grand jury in Montgomery, Alabama, indicted the SPLC.
The indictment includes six counts of wire fraud.
It also includes four counts of bank fraud.
There is one count of another unspecified offense in the indictment.
The investigation and indictment are related but separate legal matters.
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Parts of the UK are expected to experience warmer weather, with temperatures possibly reaching up to 28°C before the bank holiday weekend. There is a chance of a heatwave in some areas if temperatures stay high for three days, but rain showers may occur in some regions.
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Temperatures in the UK will rise to around 21°C by Wednesday and could reach 28°C in south-eastern England on Thursday and Friday.
A UK heatwave means having three or more days with temperatures above a certain local level, which is 28°C in Greater London and 25°C in Northern Ireland.
Regions such as Herefordshire and Worcestershire might meet the heatwave criteria over the weekend.
Rain showers are expected in some places, especially Scotland, Wales, and western England on Saturday.
Sunday showers will mainly affect southern England, while northern areas may have dry weather.
Monday looks dry but cooler near the North Sea due to an easterly wind.
The temperature increase is due to a change in wind direction from cold northern winds to warmer southern winds.
Weather details may change, so checking local forecasts like the BBC Weather app is advised.
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Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, is asking fellow Senate Republicans to delay voting on a budget bill that funds immigration enforcement until 2029. He opposes the bill partly because it includes $1 billion for renovating the White House ballroom.
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina and is a member of the Republican Party.
He wants Senate Republicans to hold off on approving the budget reconciliation bill.
The bill would fund immigration enforcement operations through the year 2029.
The bill includes $1 billion for the White House ballroom renovation.
Tillis called the ballroom funding a “major policy problem.”
He said he might vote against the budget bill because of this funding.
The budget reconciliation process allows some bills to pass with a simple majority.
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A recent poll shows Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by 11 points in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina. The survey included about 600 likely voters and found that nearly half plan to support Cooper.
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Roy Cooper is the Democratic candidate in the North Carolina Senate race.
Michael Whatley is the Republican candidate competing against Cooper.
A poll by The Carolina Journal/Harper Polling found Cooper ahead by 11 percentage points.
The poll surveyed approximately 600 likely voters in North Carolina.
Nearly 50% of those voters said they would definitely or probably vote for Cooper.
The poll was released last week.
The race is for a U.S. Senate seat representing North Carolina.
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Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service will start resuming at noon Tuesday after the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) struck a deal with five LIRR unions. The agreement ended a strike that began Saturday and caused major travel disruptions across New York City and Long Island.
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The LIRR strike began early Saturday, the first in over 30 years, halting the largest commuter rail system in North America.
The strike affected nearly 300,000 daily passengers and caused severe traffic jams and overcrowded bus and ferry services.
Hospitals, schools, and businesses faced staffing problems due to workers being unable to commute.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the MTA reached a “fair deal” with the unions late Monday.
The deal includes pay raises for workers and aims to protect both riders and taxpayers.
LIRR service will resume in phases starting at noon Tuesday, with priority given to busy commuter routes.
Full service restoration may take several hours as workers return and trains are repositioned.
MTA will share updated schedules and continue working with unions to finalize contract details and prevent future strikes.
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Republican Representative Thomas Massie is running in the primary election for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. He faces Ed Gallrein, who has support from President Trump, and the race has seen a record amount of campaign spending. Massie discussed his views on Israel, President Trump, and the election in an interview with CBS News.
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Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman running for re-election in Kentucky’s 4th District.
Ed Gallrein, who has President Trump’s backing, is Massie’s opponent in the primary race.
The campaign for this primary has seen unusually high spending by both sides.
Massie shared his opinions on topics like U.S. support for Israel and President Trump in a CBS News interview.
The interview took place just one day before the primary election.
The race is part of the wider Republican primary contests happening ahead of the general election.
Massie acknowledged the intense competition and outside involvement in the campaign.
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Representative Thomas Massie is competing in the Kentucky primary election against Ed Gallrein, who is supported by President Donald Trump. This election is for Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District.
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The primary election is taking place in Kentucky.
Thomas Massie is the current representative for Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District.
Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL, is challenging Massie.
President Donald Trump supports Ed Gallrein in this race.
The contest is part of the process to choose the candidate for the general election.
The news report is from CBS News and includes coverage by congressional reporter Taurean Small.
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Three people died in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. President Donald Trump said the United States will not proceed with a planned military attack on Iran.
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A shooting happened at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Three people were killed in the shooting.
President Donald Trump spoke about the incident.
He announced that the U.S. will cancel a planned attack on Iran.
The news was reported on May 18 in a CBS News segment called The Takeout with Major Garrett.
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Cuba’s government warned that a US attack on the island would lead to severe violence. Meanwhile, the US imposed new sanctions on Cuba’s intelligence agency and several top officials amid growing tensions and reports that Cuba has acquired military drones from Russia and Iran.
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Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel said a US attack would cause a “bloodbath” with serious consequences.
Reports say Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran.
US intelligence suggests Cuba may consider using drones against US military sites and possibly Florida.
The US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and nine Cuban officials, including government ministers and generals.
President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Cuba since January, including stopping Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba.
Cuba faces a worsening energy crisis with frequent power outages due to the US oil blockade.
Cuban leaders say the US is trying to weaken the country economically and prepare for possible military action.
Cuba’s ambassador to the UN said Cuba would defend itself if invaded, recalling past US attempts in the 1960s.
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The Trump administration wants to allow more White Afrikaners from South Africa to come to the U.S. as refugees. It proposed raising the total refugee cap from 7,500 to 17,500 and giving the extra 10,000 places mainly to Afrikaners, claiming they face racial oppression in South Africa.
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The administration aims to increase the U.S. refugee limit from 7,500 to 17,500 for this fiscal year.
Of the extra 10,000 refugee spots requested, most are intended for White Afrikaners from South Africa.
The State Department describes the situation as an "emergency refugee situation" due to alleged growing hostility against Afrikaners.
The South African government denies persecuting Afrikaners and disputes the claims of racial oppression.
President Trump has described the situation as a "genocide" against Afrikaners, though this is heavily disputed.
A recent raid by South African officials on a U.S. refugee processing center was condemned by the U.S.
Most refugees admitted so far this year under the cap have been Afrikaners from South Africa.
The refugee cap increase proposal must be approved by President Trump before it can take effect.
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Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, a 24-year-old soldier and skilled horse rider, died after falling from her horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Police are treating the death as unexplained but not suspicious, and tributes have been paid to her by military leaders and the royal family.
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Ciara Sullivan was a Lance Bombardier in the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.
She fell from her horse around 7 pm after leaving the arena at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Despite immediate medical help, she died at the scene from serious injuries.
Police said the death is unexplained but not suspicious.
Sullivan took part in Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral in 2022 and the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Her commanding officer called her an outstanding soldier and a positive role model.
Defence Secretary John Healey praised her dedication and expressed sadness at her death.
King Charles was at the show during the incident but learned of the seriousness later; he is sending condolences to her family.
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The US Treasury has extended a 30-day waiver allowing some countries to buy Russian oil, despite existing sanctions. This move aims to help energy-vulnerable countries facing shortages after the Iran war, while managing global oil supply and prices.
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The US extended a sanctions waiver for buying Russian seaborne oil for 30 more days.
The waiver was made to help countries struggling with energy shortages due to disruptions from the Iran conflict.
The waiver allows access only to Russian oil already loaded on ships before April 17 and does not apply to new Russian oil exports.
Some US senators criticized the extension, saying it helps fund Russia’s war in Ukraine without lowering US gas prices.
The waiver is temporary and attempts to ease global oil supply issues and limit price spikes.
The sanctions on Russian oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil remain in place.
Oil prices rose above $112 per barrel amid concerns about tight supply.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move helps stabilize the crude oil market and supports energy-vulnerable countries.
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Police said a mother reported her son missing along with weapons and a car before a shooting happened at the Islamic Center in San Diego. Two suspects killed three people and were later found dead in a nearby vehicle.
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The shooting took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Three people were killed by the suspects.
The suspects were found dead in a vehicle close to the shooting site.
A mother reported her son missing before the shooting occurred.
The missing person report included weapons and a car.
Police held a news conference to update the public about the incident.
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The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike has ended after the MTA and five LIRR unions reached an agreement. Limited train service will start again at noon on Tuesday, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
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The LIRR strike involved workers from five different unions.
The strike stopped train service for many commuters in New York.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and union workers agreed on raises.
The new deal aims to protect both workers and the passengers who use the trains.
The LIRR serves more than 300,000 people every day.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the service would return in phases beginning Tuesday at noon.
The strike ended after negotiations led to a "fair deal," according to Governor Hochul.
This news affects daily commuters in the New York and Long Island area.
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Shein, a major fast-fashion company owned by China, plans to buy the American clothing brand Everlane for $100 million. This deal will make Shein a larger player in the fashion market.
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Shein is a fast-fashion retailer based in China.
Everlane is an American clothing brand.
Shein has approved a plan to buy Everlane.
The purchase price is $100 million.
This acquisition was reported by Puck and shared by CBS News.
The deal will expand Shein's presence in the fashion industry.
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