The Actual News

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• The attack occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC.
• The victims were Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, both Israeli embassy workers.
• The suspect, Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested at the scene shortly after the shooting.
• The shooting is being investigated as a hate crime and an act of terror.
• Rodriguez is charged with first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials, and firearm charges.
• Officials said Rodriguez was seen acting suspiciously and pacing outside the museum before the attack.
• Social media accounts linked to Rodriguez show he was involved in pro-Palestinian protests.
• The handgun used was legally purchased in Illinois in March 2020.

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• Olly Murs left the stage in Glasgow after performing for about 20 minutes.
• He walked off during his sixth song at the Ovo Hydro venue.
• Murs posted a video on social media to apologize to fans.
• He stated he felt a bit run down but initially thought he could perform.
• Murs plans to see a doctor before his shows in Manchester, Birmingham, and London.
• This was the first time in 15 years he walked off a concert stage.
• Olly Murs became famous after participating in the TV show X Factor.

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• Titan imploded about 90 minutes into its dive to the Titanic on a trip by Oceangate in June 2023.
• All five passengers, including Oceangate's CEO Stockton Rush, died in the implosion.
• The US Coast Guard's investigation revealed the submersible's carbon fiber hull began to break apart a year before the disaster.
• Video footage from the support ship recorded the sound of the implosion and has been presented as evidence.
• The sub never underwent independent safety checks, a process called certification.
• Experts had previously warned about the design flaws, specifically the use of carbon fiber, which can separate under pressure.
• The USCG identified a loud bang during a prior dive in 2022 as an early sign of the sub's structural failure.

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• A football match took place between Ross County and Livingston in the Scottish Premiership play-offs.
• The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with a late penalty goal by Ross County.
• A confrontation occurred when a Livingston fan allegedly spit on Ross County's assistant coach.
• The incident was recorded on camera.
• Livingston is reviewing CCTV footage to identify the individual involved.
• Both clubs condemned the act, calling it unacceptable.
• The second leg of the play-off will occur in Dingwall, where the teams will compete for promotion.

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• Kneecap performed in central London a day after member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence.
• The charge was related to an alleged flag display supporting Hezbollah in November 2024.
• The group stated they do not support Hamas or Hezbollah and claimed the video was misunderstood.
• The surprise event was at the 100 Club in Oxford Street and sold out quickly.
• Metropolitan Police arranged a safety plan for the event; no issues or arrests occurred.
• Kneecap is from Belfast and performs rap in the Irish language.
• Mr. Ó hAnnaidh was charged by postal requisition and is scheduled to appear in court on June 18.
• Kneecap is set to perform a headline slot at the Wide Awake Festival in London.

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• Charli XCX was named songwriter of the year at the Ivor Novello Awards for her album "Brat."
• Charli joked about her songwriting skills to an audience that included celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Robbie Williams.
• U2 received a special recognition as the first Irish band to win the fellowship of the Ivor Novello songwriting academy.
• Bono spoke about the lasting impact of music during the award ceremony.
• Lola Young, known for her single "Messy," won the Rising Star award.
• Myles Smith won for the most-played song on UK radio with "Stargazing."
• The Killers received an international prize handed to them by Bruce Springsteen.
• Charli XCX described her album "Brat" as a mix of chaos and emotional themes set to club music.

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• Oscar Piastri is a Formula 1 driver from Australia.
• He has won four out of the seven grand prix races in 2025.
• Piastri is currently leading the F1 championship by 13 points over his teammate, Lando Norris.
• He is known for his calm demeanor and straightforward personality.
• Piastri moved from Australia to Europe at age 14 to advance his racing career.
• His first grand prix win was in 2024 at Hungary, followed by a second win in Azerbaijan.
• Piastri emphasizes staying focused on his goals and not getting distracted by the fame surrounding F1.

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• Tottenham won the Europa League in Spain, ending a 17-year trophy drought.
• This win means Tottenham will play in the Champions League next season.
• Ange Postecoglou is the first Australian manager to win a major European club final with Tottenham.
• The manager's future at the club is uncertain, with his position to be decided soon.
• The club is considering potential new managers, including Thomas Frank and Andoni Iraola.
• Former managing director Fabio Paratici might return after his suspension ends in July 2023.
• Postecoglou will receive a £2 million bonus for winning the trophy, and the players will share a performance-related reward.

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• Richard Ngarava, a Zimbabwe cricket player, was injured during a match against England.
• Current rules allow substitutes for injured players, but these substitutes cannot bat or bowl.
• The rules do permit full replacements if the injury is a concussion.
• Cricket has tested substitutes before, like the "supersub" rule in one-day matches in 2005.
• The Indian Premier League uses an "impact player" rule allowing tactical substitutions.
• Injuries have affected cricket matches before, such as in the 2019 Ashes and 2023 Tests involving England and Australia.
• Former cricket experts suggest allowing replacements for injured players in the first innings to keep the game balanced and fair.

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• England played against Zimbabwe in a single Test match at Trent Bridge.
• Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, and Ben Duckett each scored over 100 runs, known as centuries.
• By the end of the first day, England scored 498 runs and lost only 3 wickets.
• A Test match is a form of cricket played over several days.
• The match report was only accessible to users in the UK.

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• Manchester United lost to Tottenham and will not play in European competitions next season.
• The club will lose £10 million from an Adidas sponsorship for missing the Champions League.
• Missing the Champions League also means they will not earn related gate receipts and prize money.
• The club is positioned 16th in the Premier League, impacting potential prize money earnings.
• United plans to announce third-quarter financial results soon, addressing financial challenges.
• A second round of staff redundancies is expected, affecting the football department.
• The club has spent heavily on transfers and wages, affecting its financial situation.
• Despite challenges, Manchester United plans to pursue new player signings, such as Matheus Cunha.

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• Yurtel was a company that provided luxury accommodations and tickets for events like the Glastonbury Festival.
• The company went into liquidation on May 8, meaning it stopped operating and is settling its debts.
• Customers who booked through Yurtel will not receive their planned accommodations or any refunds.
• Prices for Yurtel's packages ranged from £10,000 to £16,500 for luxury tents and suites.
• Glastonbury Festival stated it has no involvement with Yurtel's operations and cannot be responsible for their bookings.
• Yurtel advised customers to seek other accommodation providers and said further details on claims will be shared during the liquidation process.
• Customers claimed Yurtel did not allow credit card payments, which typically offer more purchase protection, and instead accepted only bank transfers.
• The festival confirmed Yurtel had not secured tickets for 2025 and advised customers to address any claims directly through Yurtel's liquidation process.

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• The government is working on a plan to improve prisons.
• The plan aims to address current problems within the prison system.
• Part of the plan includes increasing pay for teachers.
• NHS workers will also receive a pay raise.
• The announcement was made on May 22, 2025.
• The plan and pay raises are part of broader government initiatives.

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• Donald Trump proposed a "Golden Dome" missile defense system for the United States.
• The UK government reversed its decision on the winter fuel payment policy.
• Actor George Wendt, known for his role in the TV show Cheers, passed away.
• The article includes a weekly quiz linked to events from the past week.
• The Eurovision Song Contest is mentioned as a topic in the quiz.

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• The Royal Hotel in Hull has housed asylum seekers for the past five years.
• Last summer, riots took place outside the hotel, with asylum seekers hiding inside for safety.
• Anei, a 27-year-old asylum seeker from South Sudan, was staying at the hotel during the riots.
• Home Office data shows that 32,345 asylum seekers lived in hotels funded by taxpayers as of March 2025.
• Some locals, like Gaynor, remember the hotel fondly and feel upset about its current use.
• Opinions in Hull are divided, with some residents supporting asylum seekers' housing and others opposing it.
• Shane, a local taxi driver, filmed an incident involving an asylum seeker trying to kick out a window at the hotel.

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• Donald Trump took actions or made statements that surprised South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
• This event is referred to as an "ambush" of President Ramaphosa.
• Cyril Ramaphosa is the president of South Africa.
• Trump is known for his unpredictable behavior in diplomacy.
• Despite the surprise, Ramaphosa remained calm throughout the encounter.
• The incident was covered in a 37-minute episode on BBC Sounds.

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• A train hit a tractor and trailer at a crossing in Leominster, Herefordshire.
• Two people went to the hospital; one was airlifted, and the other's injuries were not serious.
• The incident occurred on a train traveling from Manchester to Cardiff in the morning.
• The tractor driver was not injured.
• Train services between Hereford and Craven Arms are blocked, and disruptions are expected all day.
• A farm track that crosses the railway is a user-worked crossing, meaning the landowner and a signaller manage its gates.
• The British Transport Police and Rail Accident Investigation Branch are investigating the crash.
• Emergency vehicles are blocking the route to the site, making it hard to access by car.

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• The new warship is named HMS Glasgow and is the first of eight Type 26 frigates.
• The ship is being built by BAE Systems in Glasgow at their Govan and Scotstoun facilities.
• The naming ceremony involved the Princess of Wales breaking a bottle of whisky against the ship.
• HMS Glasgow was started in 2017 and launched at the end of 2022.
• The frigate will have a crew of 161 and is designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare.
• HMS Glasgow is the ninth Royal Navy ship named after the city of Glasgow.
• All eight Type 26 vessels will be named after UK cities, including Cardiff, Belfast, and Edinburgh.
• The ships are expected to start service from 2028 to the mid-2030s.

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• Russ Cook ran the full length of New Zealand, over 1,553 miles, in 73 days.
• He started at Bluff's Stirling Point in the south and finished at Cape Rēinga in the north.
• Cook faced challenges such as a shin injury but achieved his fastest 100 km in 11 hours.
• He thanked New Zealanders for their kindness and noted the country's diverse scenery.
• Cook previously ran across Africa, taking 352 days and raising more than £1 million for charity.
• During the New Zealand challenge, he used seven pairs of shoes and climbed the equivalent of about 10 Mount Everests.
• He consumed hundreds of pies while running, as part of his energy intake.