President Trump began his term by removing government limits on artificial intelligence (AI). Now, his White House plans to oversee the release of powerful new AI models to ensure safety and security, while still pushing to stay ahead of China in AI technology.
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On his first day, President Trump lifted government restrictions on AI development.
The White House is now preparing rules to check new AI models before they are released publicly.
Anthropic’s Mythos AI was withheld from use due to safety worries and caused concern in the government.
The Pentagon called Anthropic a "supply chain risk" and stopped working with it, but the White House may change that decision.
The government plans to create a group of tech leaders and officials to decide how to oversee AI models.
White House officials recently talked with CEOs from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI about these plans.
A security process is being made to test AI tools before they are used by government agencies.
Despite removing Biden-era AI safety rules, the Trump administration now recognizes the need to manage fast AI progress carefully.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed two cases of hantavirus on a cruise ship near Cape Verde and suspects five more cases. The WHO said there might be some transmission of the virus between close contacts on the ship but the risk to the general public is low.
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Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed on the cruise ship MV Hondius.
Five additional suspected cases were reported among those on board.
Three people related to these cases have died, including a passenger who died off the ship.
The virus may be spreading between people who have close contact on the ship.
The ship is anchored near Cape Verde and plans to continue to the Canary Islands.
WHO is trying to reach passengers who flew on a flight taken by a sick passenger before becoming seriously ill.
Symptoms include fever, stomach problems, pneumonia, and severe breathing difficulty.
The ship carries 147 people from 23 nationalities, including passengers and crew.
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French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria, has dropped his appeal against the sentence. His family hopes this move will lead to a pardon from Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune amid improving relations between France and Algeria.
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Christophe Gleizes is a French sports journalist jailed in Algeria with a seven-year sentence.
He was arrested in 2024 during high diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria.
Gleizes withdrew his appeal to the Algerian Court of Cassation, the country's highest court.
His family hopes President Tebboune will grant him a pardon (official forgiveness) following this withdrawal.
Gleizes was convicted for violating Algeria’s anti-terrorism laws and having propaganda material.
His arrest is linked to contacts with a member of a political group labeled terrorist by Algeria.
Relations between France and Algeria have started to improve after a February 2026 visit by France’s Home Secretary.
Gleizes is reportedly the only French journalist jailed anywhere in the world currently.
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Black voters are becoming less loyal to the Democratic Party, creating opportunities for Republicans like President Donald Trump to gain support. This change is linked to younger voters and those less tied to traditional party views, despite ongoing concerns about Trump’s policies and rhetoric.
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Black voters are less connected to the Democratic Party than in past decades.
President Trump’s approval among Black voters was near 20% in early 2025, almost double his first term at the same point.
Republican identification among Black Americans is now in the mid-to-high teens.
The share of Black adults identifying as Democratic dropped from 77% in 2020 to 66% in 2023.
Younger and first- or second-generation Black Americans are less influenced by historical civil rights ties.
Democrats warn that Republican policies threaten voting rights and civil rights progress.
The White House says President Trump supports Historically Black Colleges and criminal justice reform.
Trump’s gains among Black voters differ from his support among Latino voters, which is more tied to issues like immigration.
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The U.S. Secret Service shot and wounded a gunman near the White House after he fired at agents. The gunman was taken to the hospital, and police have started an investigation. A child was injured but is expected to be okay.
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The shooting happened near the White House on Monday.
Plainclothes Secret Service agents spotted a suspicious man who seemed to have a gun.
When uniformed officers arrived, the man tried to run and fired at them, leading agents to shoot back.
The suspect was wounded and taken to a hospital.
A weapon was found with the suspect.
A child was hit during the shooting but is not seriously hurt; investigators think the suspect fired the shot.
The Secret Service is investigating if the man planned to target President Donald Trump.
There was no sign the gunman aimed at Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade, which passed by earlier.
This incident follows an earlier attempt to assassinate President Trump at the White House correspondents’ dinner last month.
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Police are investigating a fire that happened at a former synagogue in Tower Hamlets, east London. The investigation is being handled by the counter-terrorism police unit.
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The fire took place at a building that used to be a synagogue.
The location is in Tower Hamlets, which is in east London.
The police are treating the fire as a possible terrorist incident.
The Metropolitan Police is involved in the investigation.
Details about the cause of the fire or suspects have not yet been released.
The investigation is ongoing and more information is expected soon.
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The Trump administration is taking steps that limit public access to government records, raising concerns about transparency and historical accuracy. Officials argue these actions ease technological burdens and protect presidential autonomy, while critics warn that slowing down information requests and changing record-keeping rules reduce government oversight.
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The Justice Department challenged the constitutionality of the Presidential Records Act, a law that requires preserving presidential documents.
White House staff no longer must save all text messages unless they are the only official record of decisions, a change from past practice.
The administration has slowed down Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and removed FOIA officers, increasing delays for obtaining government information.
The White House says it is committed to keeping records and training staff on proper retention.
Critics say the administration’s actions weaken transparency and allow control over which historical records are available.
Documents requested under FOIA are often delayed for long periods or returned heavily redacted, sometimes with claims that no records exist.
Watchdog groups worry that by restricting access, the White House is shaping the story of history to its advantage.
The Presidential Records Act has traditionally allowed records to be released 5 to 12 years after a president leaves office, balancing transparency and presidential control.
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The Pussycat Dolls have canceled almost all their planned concerts in the US and Canada due to low ticket sales. They will still perform at one US event in Los Angeles and continue their European tour as planned, including multiple shows in the UK and Ireland.
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The Pussycat Dolls announced their reunion earlier this year with a new song and a world tour.
They had planned 33 shows in the US and Canada from June to August.
Almost all North American shows were canceled except one at WeHo Pride in Los Angeles on June 6.
The group will continue their European tour starting in Copenhagen in September.
Poor ticket sales in the US were linked to high prices and large arena venues.
UK and European ticket sales have been much better, with some shows already sold out.
Fans who bought US tickets through Ticketmaster or AXS will get automatic refunds.
The group’s last reunion attempt was stopped by the pandemic and a legal dispute.
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A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a former synagogue building in east London. Police are investigating the fire as a deliberate act, or attempted arson, and the case is being handled by the counter terrorism unit.
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The fire occurred at the East London Central Synagogue building in Whitechapel.
The synagogue stopped operating in 2020.
CCTV footage suggests the fire was started on purpose.
The Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as attempted arson.
The police counter terrorism unit is leading the investigation.
This event follows recent attacks and attempts on the Jewish community in the region.
The incident was reported by the Metropolitan Police and covered by BBC London.
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Roger Avary plans to create a movie version of the epic poem Paradise Lost using artificial intelligence (AI). The article questions whether current AI technology can produce a meaningful and original artistic film, especially one based on a complex and highly respected literary work.
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Paradise Lost is a 17th-century epic poem about Satan’s fall and human sin.
Roger Avary, known for films like Pulp Fiction, wants to use AI to make a film adaptation.
AI film-making so far often requires human help to organize shots and edits.
Earlier adaptations of other complex works like The Lord of the Rings and Dune had mixed success but eventually gained acclaim.
AI-generated art tends to rely on predicting the most likely outcome, which may result in clichés and lack originality.
The article suggests current AI technology might not capture the depth and soul of a great literary work like Paradise Lost.
There is a concern that using AI challenges traditional ideas of authorship and creativity.
AI tools mentioned include Midjourney and Runway, which generate visuals based on prompts.
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French President Emmanuel Macron sang the song "La Boheme" while Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan played the drums during a state dinner in Yerevan. This event took place during the first-ever bilateral summit between the European Union and Armenia, a country traditionally allied with Russia.
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President Emmanuel Macron sang the French song "La Boheme."
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan played drums to accompany Macron's singing.
The event happened at a state dinner in Yerevan, Armenia.
EU leaders were attending their first bilateral summit with Armenia.
Armenia has traditionally been an ally of Russia.
The summit marks a significant diplomatic meeting between the EU and Armenia.
The moment of singing and drumming was unusual for a formal state dinner.
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The city of Najaf in Iraq, known for its important religious shrine, has seen a sharp drop in worship tourists due to ongoing war in the Middle East. This has hurt local businesses like shops and hotels that rely on visitors.
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Najaf is a holy city in Iraq, famous for the Imam Ali shrine.
Normally, many pilgrims from different countries visit the shrine.
The Middle East war has caused the number of pilgrims to fall drastically.
The quiet streets and empty courtyards show the lack of visitors.
Local shopkeepers and hotel owners are struggling because tourists are not coming.
They hope that peace will return so tourism and business can recover.
The article mentions increasing regional tensions, including possible conflict involving Iran and the U.S.
The war affects not only security but also cultural and religious activities in Iraq.
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Some Democrats have proposed temporarily stopping the federal gas tax to help lower fuel prices for consumers. While this could reduce prices a bit, it would also reduce funding for road maintenance and has not been adopted by Congress or President Trump's administration.
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The federal gas tax is 18.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.3 cents for diesel.
Suspending the tax might lower gas prices by about 9% to 14%, but prices recently rose nearly $1.50 per gallon since the start of the war affecting oil shipments.
Congress must approve any suspension of the gas tax; so far, it has not done so.
The gas tax funds the Highway Trust Fund, which pays for road and infrastructure maintenance.
Suspending the tax for five months could reduce federal revenue by $17 billion and increase the federal deficit by about $12 billion.
Some states like Georgia and Indiana have temporarily cut their own fuel taxes.
The White House says a federal gas tax suspension is not currently being considered.
Political pressure to suspend the tax may grow if gas prices stay high and the situation continues.
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The U.S. Department of Education has started an investigation into Smith College, a women's college in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women. The department is checking if this breaks Title IX, a federal law that bans sex discrimination in education.
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Smith College is an all-women's private college that has admitted transgender women since 2015.
The Department of Education says Smith is admitting "biological males," which they claim may violate Title IX.
Title IX forbids discrimination based on sex but allows single-sex colleges as long as admission is based on biological sex, not gender identity.
The investigation is led by the Office for Civil Rights within the Education Department.
The probe began after a complaint from a conservative legal group called Defending Education.
The Trump administration has taken several steps against transgender rights related to Title IX.
In 2025, a federal judge struck down new rules protecting gender identity under Title IX that were introduced during the Biden administration.
Smith College’s website says applicants who identify as women, including cisgender, transgender, and nonbinary women, can apply.
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Russian air strikes on Ukrainian state-owned gas facilities in Poltava and Kharkiv killed five people and injured 37. The attacks happened despite recent announcements of ceasefires from both Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine attacked a major Russian oil refinery in Kirishi, causing a fire but no casualties.
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Five people died (three workers and two rescuers) in Russian missile and drone strikes on Naftogaz gas facilities.
The attacks damaged infrastructure and cut gas supply to about 3,500 customers.
Both Russia and Ukraine announced unilateral ceasefires to start in early May.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized Russia for launching attacks after declaring a ceasefire.
Since Monday evening, Russia launched 11 ballistic missiles and 164 drones at Ukraine; many were intercepted.
Ukraine lacks enough air defense to stop all ballistic missiles and has asked European partners for more help.
Ukraine struck Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad region, causing a fire but no deaths.
The refinery processes about 6.6% of Russia’s total oil and produces various fuels.
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A new report in France proposes big changes to public TV and radio. It suggests merging different channels and cutting spending, but many people worry this could hurt public broadcasting.
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The report calls for merging French public TV and radio channels.
It also recommends cutting costs in public broadcasting.
The goal is to overhaul the public media system in France.
The proposal is controversial and has faced criticism.
Critics say changes might weaken public service media.
Supporters believe it could improve efficiency.
The report was released on May 5, 2026.
France 24 covered the news report.
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About 150 people are stuck on a luxury cruise ship near Cape Verde because of a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, a dangerous disease spread by rodents. Two people showing symptoms are being evacuated as the ship is not allowed to dock.
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Around 150 people remain on a cruise ship near Cape Verde due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
Hantavirus is a potentially deadly virus that spreads from rodents to humans.
The cruise ship has been refused permission to dock at the port.
Two passengers with hantavirus symptoms are being evacuated by medical teams.
There is no specific cure for hantavirus.
Efforts are ongoing to manage the situation and prevent further spread of the virus.
Hantavirus can cause severe illness in people infected.
Authorities are closely monitoring the incident to protect others in the area.
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Many immigrants and their families are being tricked by fraudsters pretending to be lawyers or officials during the Trump administration’s increased deportation efforts. These scammers use fake court hearings, false documents, and online calls to steal money from vulnerable people who are trying to help detained relatives.
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Edith, a U.S. citizen from Guatemala, lost $10,000 to a scammer posing as an immigration lawyer.
The scam involved fake legal documents and requests for money to pay bonds and file petitions.
The fake lawyer did not appear for the actual immigration hearing, and Edith’s husband was ordered deported.
Law enforcement and immigration lawyers say scammers exploit the Trump administration’s push for mass deportations.
Some scammers use artificial intelligence to create fake court hearings with people dressed as judges or ICE officers.
Fake legal professionals use real immigration attorneys’ names and information to deceive victims.
Cases of sham immigration proceedings have been reported in several states, including New York.
Experts call this a billion-dollar scam industry targeting immigrants and their families.
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Armenia held its first official meeting with the European Union as part of its plan to become a member. This event marks a shift in Armenia’s foreign policy as it begins to reduce its close relationship with Russia.
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Armenia hosted its first bilateral summit with the European Union on May 5, 2026.
The summit is a significant diplomatic event for Armenia, located near the Caucasus Mountains.
Armenia has formally expressed its goal to join the European Union.
The country is starting to loosen its ties with Russia, a longtime ally.
The meeting signals a major change in Armenia’s international alliances.
This event was reported by France 24 from Yerevan, Armenia’s capital.
The article also references other global news but focuses mainly on Armenia and the EU summit.
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A ceasefire between the United States and Iran is at risk after both sides exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz. This happened shortly after President Donald Trump began an operation called "Project Freedom" to escort ships stuck in the strait.
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The U.S. and Iran fired at each other near the Strait of Hormuz, a key water route for oil transport.
President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom" to protect vessels trapped in the strait.
The ceasefire between the two countries is weakening amid these tensions.
The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important for global trade and oil shipments.
The situation is raising concerns about a renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
This news was reported by France 24 and involves recent exchanges of fire in early May 2026.
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