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A father from California shared a video showing how fast a toddler slipped into a backyard pool while playing. He quickly rescued his daughter, who was not hurt, and highlighted the need for constant supervision around water to prevent accidents.
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The incident happened on May 17, 2026, in Bakersfield, California.
The 23-month-old girl slipped head-first into the pool while reaching for a toy.
Her father reacted immediately and saved her without panic.
The toddler held her breath safely and recovered quickly after the fall.
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among children under 15 in the U.S.
About 357 children die each year from pool or spa accidents, mostly at home.
The father shared the video on Instagram to raise awareness about water safety.
He advised parents to stay calm, be prepared, and allow children to experience supervised risks.
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Fally Ipupa, a famous singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), was honored with the National Order of the Leopard, one of the country's highest awards. The award recognizes his work in promoting Congolese rumba music and culture worldwide.
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Fally Ipupa began his career about 30 years ago and has millions of fans globally.
He was made a knight of the National Order of the Leopard by the DR Congo president.
This award is given only to highly respected public figures in DR Congo.
The award was announced on state TV by a government spokeswoman.
Fally Ipupa recently became the first African artist to have a number one album in France.
He sold out the 80,000-seat Stade de France in Paris two days in a row.
Fally Ipupa is known for encouraging young people to work hard and follow their dreams.
Despite his success, his career included challenges like a deadly crowd accident and political controversy over paid song mentions.
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India's Cockroach Janta Party is a new political movement that speaks for many young people frustrated with the government. The party calls for more government accountability, and experts say it reflects the disappointment of young Indians and offers lessons for traditional opposition parties.
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The Cockroach Janta Party is a recent political movement in India.
It mainly represents the frustrations of young people in the country.
The party demands greater government accountability.
Saurav Das is a spokesperson for the movement.
Political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot says young Indians feel disillusioned with current politics.
The movement has gained attention for its viral presence.
It provides ideas and challenges for other opposition parties in India.
The movement is part of a broader wave of youth political engagement in India.
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Israel has kept attacking southern Lebanon despite a new ceasefire deal arranged by the United States. The strikes have caused deaths and damage in several towns, while Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group, has also launched attacks against Israeli positions.
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Israel launched air and drone strikes on multiple towns in southern Lebanon, killing at least five people.
Attacks hit homes, roads, and buildings, including areas near a hospital.
The Israeli military issued forced displacement orders for nine towns and villages.
Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal announced by President Trump’s administration, fighting has continued.
Over 600 people have died in recent weeks during Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and Israel controls about one-fifth of Lebanese territory in the south.
Hezbollah rejected the ceasefire deal and carried out rocket and shell attacks on Israeli military targets.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister criticized Iran and Hezbollah for using Lebanon as a bargaining tool in wider Middle East negotiations.
Israeli officials, including the defense minister, say their military campaign will continue, and Prime Minister Netanyahu had not yet approved the ceasefire’s implementation.
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A mother experienced sharp pain in her breast and initially thought it was a muscle injury. After several scans and tests, she was diagnosed with grade one breast cancer and is now awaiting treatment, including surgery and radiotherapy.
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The woman is a mother of four and runs her household largely on her own.
She first noticed a sharp pain in her right breast area after a workout.
She tried changing her bra thinking it might be causing the pain.
After 10 days of persistent pain, she saw a doctor who ordered a mammogram and ultrasound.
The mammogram showed nothing, but the ultrasound revealed a lump believed to be a cyst.
A later scan found a second lump, both biopsied, revealing breast cancer.
She was told it is grade one cancer, considered less aggressive.
She is waiting for further test results and plans to have surgery and radiotherapy.
Her husband is often deployed but plans to support her when surgery is scheduled.
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The UK and the EU are working on a summit to improve their relationship, possibly in July, though it might be delayed to after summer. Talks focus on allowing young people to travel more freely between the UK and EU, as well as issues with trade rules and emissions.
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The summit aims to "reset" UK-EU relations and could happen in mid-July but may be postponed until autumn.
Youth mobility—a plan for under-30s to travel on a three-year visa—is a major point of discussion and concern.
EU ministers see youth mobility as an important investment in the future and a priority issue.
The UK wants to cap the number of EU youth visitors at 40,000 to 50,000 annually.
The EU insists that students from the EU studying in the UK pay local UK tuition fees, causing disagreement.
Talks also cover trade complications related to food, drinks, and carbon emissions.
UK and EU officials say the relationship has improved and express optimism about reaching an agreement.
Both sides feel pressure as there is no set deadline, and secrecy around talks makes progress harder.
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Two Romanian men have been found guilty of stabbing Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in March 2024. The attack was linked to the Iranian regime and aimed to silence Zeraati, who criticizes the Iranian government through his work on Iran International TV.
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Pouria Zeraati was stabbed three times in the thigh near his home in Wimbledon.
Nandito Badea, 21, used the knife, while George Stana, 25, drove the getaway car.
A third man, David Andrei, allegedly helped hold Zeraati during the attack but was not on trial due to extradition issues.
The attackers fled to Switzerland hours after the stabbing.
Zeraati is a journalist critical of the Iranian government and had “Wanted: dead or alive” posters in Tehran.
Police believe the attack was ordered by the Iranian regime as a warning to others.
Over £80,000 was paid into accounts linked to the attackers, traced to a British-Iranian individual not charged.
Counter Terrorism Policing is investigating and working to prevent similar attacks in the UK.
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Jenan Habash and her two daughters have been living in a tent at a displacement camp near Beirut for three months. The camp has about 175 tents and lacks basic facilities like running water and sanitation.
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The displacement camp is located on the Beirut waterfront.
There are approximately 175 tents in the camp.
The camp does not have running water or proper sanitation.
Jenan Habash is a single mother from Baalbek who fled her home.
She has two daughters aged 5 and 10.
The living conditions raise concerns about the safety and health of the residents.
The camp is a result of displacement due to conflict or crisis in the region.
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Peru is holding a presidential run-off election on June 7 between Keiko Fujimori, a right-wing candidate, and Roberto Sanchez, a left-wing candidate. The first round in April had many issues, including delayed ballots and protests, and Sanchez faces legal charges related to campaign finance.
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The run-off election is on June 7, and voting is mandatory for all Peruvians, including those abroad.
Over 2.5 million Peruvians voted in the first round on April 12, which had 35 candidates.
Keiko Fujimori led the first round with 17% of votes; Roberto Sanchez was second with 12%.
Sanchez narrowly beat Rafael Lopez Aliaga, who claimed fraud without evidence.
The first round had problems like late ballot delivery and long lines, preventing about 52,000 people from voting.
Election officials extended voting hours in some areas and overseas to address these issues.
The head of Peru’s electoral office resigned after delays and controversy but denied wrongdoing.
Sanchez is facing accusations of falsifying campaign finance reports, which he denies.
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A Ukrainian naval drone malfunctioned and exploded at an important port on the Black Sea in Romania. The incident happened due to a technical failure with the drone.
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The drone involved was from Ukraine’s navy.
The explosion occurred at a major Romanian port on the Black Sea coast.
The drone malfunctioned, which caused the explosion.
The port is considered strategically important for the region.
No further details about damage or injuries were provided.
The incident involved military equipment used by Ukraine.
Romania is a neighboring country to Ukraine and part of the Black Sea region.
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A parasite called the screwworm fly has returned to Texas after being gone for many years. This parasite can harm and kill farm animals like cattle, posing a threat to livestock in the United States.
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The screwworm fly is a parasite that feeds on the flesh of animals.
It had not been seen in Texas for several decades before recently reappearing.
The parasite poses a danger to livestock, especially cattle.
If untreated, infections from screwworm flies can kill animals.
The return of the screwworm fly threatens the U.S. cattle industry.
Efforts to monitor and control the parasite are important to protect animals and farms.
The news was reported by Jason Allen on CBS News.
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Three men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder after protests in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak. The protests occurred after police bodycam footage showed Nowak being handcuffed after he was stabbed. The men will be sentenced in Southampton Crown Court.
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Three men, Connor Bishop (24), Reece Robinson (21), and Noah Etherington (18), admitted to violent disorder charges.
The protests happened after police released footage showing Henry Nowak, 18, being handcuffed after a stabbing.
Nowak was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, who was later jailed for life with at least 21 years in prison.
Bishop was seen throwing a traffic cone at police.
Etherington threw a brick near police lines during the protest.
Another man, Daniel Frost (44), pleaded guilty to violent disorder and carrying an offensive weapon (a dog lead with a metal carabiner).
Matt Styler (50) pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer.
The case has caused a political debate, with the prime minister asking politicians not to use it to create disturbances.
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The United States started a naval blockade on Iran’s ports in April to pressure Iran during peace talks. This blockade has caused Iran’s oil exports to drop to their lowest in six years, cutting Iran’s oil income by billions of dollars.
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The US naval blockade began on April 13 as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to negotiate a peace deal with Iran.
Iran’s crude oil exports fell from about 2 million barrels per day in March to under 300,000 barrels per day in May.
Oil exports are about 80% of Iran’s total exports and a main source of income.
Iran previously closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil, which caused global oil prices to rise.
Despite earlier benefits from high oil prices, the blockade severely reduced Iran’s ability to export crude oil.
Iran’s oil revenues dropped by about 84% from March to May, losing around $5.8 billion in April and May combined.
China is Iran’s largest customer, and the blockade has especially affected oil sales to China.
Iran has condemned the blockade as illegal and called US ship seizures “piracy.”
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American journalist Reza Valizadeh is being held in Iran’s Evin Prison. In a recorded phone call, he asked the U.S. government to help provide medical care for himself and other Americans detained in Iran.
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Reza Valizadeh is an Iranian-American journalist detained in Iran.
He is currently held in Evin Prison in Tehran.
Valizadeh made a phone call from prison asking for medical help.
He wants the U.S. government to assist with medical treatment for him and other detained Americans.
The news was reported by Margaret Brennan on the program "Face The Nation."
The situation highlights ongoing issues involving Americans imprisoned in Iran.
Medical concerns have become a major issue for detainees in Iranian prisons.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham, an American college student, has been missing in Japan for one week while on vacation with his family. His parents said they are determined to find him and shared that he was last seen getting on a train by himself.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham is an American college student.
He disappeared in Japan during a family vacation.
It has been one week since he went missing.
He was seen alone boarding a train before his disappearance.
His parents spoke publicly and said they will continue searching for him.
Japanese authorities and the family are involved in the search efforts.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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A Ukrainian maritime drone exploded in the Romanian port of Constanta after being pushed off course by Russian electronic interference. The incident did not cause injuries but raised fears about the spread of the Russia-Ukraine conflict to NATO countries nearby.
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The drone self-detonated at 10:30 am local time in Constanta port, Romania.
Romanian authorities evacuated the port and warned Black Sea coast residents to take cover.
Kyiv said the drone was Ukrainian and was knocked off course by Russian electronic warfare systems.
This was the second recent security incident on Romania’s coast related to the war.
Romania has a long land border with Ukraine and has reported many airspace breaches blamed on Russia.
The European Commission sees the incident as a direct consequence of the Russia-Ukraine war and plans to increase investments in anti-drone and defense systems.
The conflict is causing harm beyond NATO, with Azerbaijan reporting civilian casualties after attacks on cargo ships.
Ukrainian forces claim their drones targeted ships they accused of stealing grain and moving military supplies.
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Syria’s anti-narcotics teams are searching homes and taking captive Captagon pills. The government is working to stop the Captagon drug trade, which supported the former Assad regime's finances.
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Anti-narcotics units in Syria are actively raiding homes to seize Captagon pills.
The government is making efforts to combat the Captagon drug trade.
The Captagon trade previously helped fund the Assad regime.
Captagon is an illegal drug that has been used in the region.
These raids are part of Syria’s broader fight against drug trafficking.
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A National Audit Office report reveals how members of the British royal family manage their property arrangements. It shows some royals pay low or no rent on royal residences, while others earn private income by renting out parts of their leased estates.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor earned private money by subletting cottages on his Royal Lodge estate while paying very low rent to the Crown Estate.
King Charles pays the rent for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s royal palace homes, even though they do not perform official royal duties.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie live rent-free in royal palaces but pay rent below normal market rates, adjusted due to security needs.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh signed a 150-year lease on Bagshot Park at a low rent, paid an upfront fee, and made money by renting out stable properties.
Prince William and Catherine pay over £300,000 a year rent on a Crown Estate property and cover internal renovations themselves.
Members of the royal family sometimes live rent-free in royal apartments managed by the royal household.
Maintenance of occupied royal palaces is mostly funded by public money via the sovereign grant, which supports royal duties and palace upkeep.
King Charles covers rent payments for some elderly royal relatives living in royal apartments.
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An 18-year-old named Henry Nowak was killed in Southampton, UK, by Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old Sikh man. The murder has caused tensions in the UK, with some far-right groups using the case to spread hate, while Sikh leaders condemn the violence and clarify that the Sikh community should not be blamed.
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Henry Nowak was stabbed five times by Vickrum Digwa during a night out celebrating at the University of Southampton.
Digwa falsely told police that Nowak had racially abused him, leading officers to treat Nowak as a suspect rather than a victim.
After the murder, protests occurred outside a police station and near Digwa’s family home, involving far-right figures and some violent acts.
Some protesters performed Nazi salutes and shouted “white power,” raising concerns of rising hate crimes.
Sikh leaders stressed the murder was not about Sikhism or racism but a criminal act by an individual.
The murder weapon was a Persian-style dagger, not the religious Sikh kirpan.
The Sikh community in Southampton has felt unsafe, with reports of hate crimes and discrimination increasing after the incident.
Police were criticized for not responding quickly to Nowak’s pleas for help after he was stabbed.
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The play *Are You Watching?* by Georgie Dettmer explores how people watch and share harmful content about sex and violence online. It uses scenes showing disturbing stories and real cases to reveal how deeply these issues affect society.
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The play features two teenage girls discussing terrible things they have seen online.
Scenes show examples of child abuse, rape fantasies, deepfake videos, and dead bodies.
The performances portray how these acts are filmed, shared, and exploited on the internet.
AI technology complicates distinguishing real and fake footage in the stories.
One story is based on a real case of a woman raped by multiple men, with videos shared online.
The play aims to reveal how people participate in and consume harmful online content.
Its structure moves quickly between intense scenes but focuses mainly on clearly wrong actions.
The production challenges viewers to recognize their role in watching this type of content.
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