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A woman noticed unusual symptoms during her second pregnancy and after giving birth, such as little weight gain, rapid weight loss, a persistent cough, and fatigue. After several medical visits and tests, she was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer that had spread to many lymph nodes.
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The woman was pregnant with her second child in 2024 and experienced little weight gain.
After giving birth, she lost 35 pounds in six months without trying.
She had a persistent throat-clearing cough and severe fatigue that did not go away.
Initial doctors thought her symptoms were due to allergies, heartburn, or postpartum anxiety.
An urgent care doctor ordered a chest X-ray that showed lung abnormalities.
Further scans and biopsies revealed stage four ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
The cancer had spread extensively in her body by the time of diagnosis.
The woman had no traditional risk factors like smoking and lived a healthy lifestyle.
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A senior black police officer has warned against making quick changes to anti-racism policies after the murder of Henry Nowak. The officer said police should carefully consider lessons from the case before changing how they handle racism. Other experts said police reactions to racism issues may sometimes go too far or hurt public trust.
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Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student, was murdered, leading to debates about race and policing.
After the murder, police arrested Nowak despite false racial abuse claims from his attacker.
The police watchdog, Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), is investigating the police response to the case.
The National Police Chiefs’ Council is thinking about changing anti-racism guidance language.
Andy George, a senior black police officer, called some recent police changes "reactive" and rushed.
Former Home Secretary Jack Straw said previous reforms after the 1993 Stephen Lawrence case went too far and warned against over-correction.
Baroness Kishwar Falkner said some police actions appear to be for show and can damage public trust.
Baroness Lawrence, mother of Stephen Lawrence, expressed sympathy for Nowak's family and blamed police failures for the tragedy.
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A couple in upstate New York bought an old church from 1872 and found two outside windows that did not match any visible room inside. They searched for a hidden room behind the walls but found no clear access. Experts later suggested these windows were likely covered inside the organ room, which was changed when the organ was electrified.
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The couple bought a former Presbyterian church built in 1872 in Waterville, New York.
They are converting the church into a luxury wedding and events venue.
Two outside windows did not align with any inner room, prompting a search for a hidden space.
They tried opening a suspected entry point in the ceiling but found only building structure, not a room.
A small boarded gap was discovered and explored with a phone but showed no room behind it.
After getting expert comments, they learned the windows might belong to the organ room, which was sealed off after electrification.
The story became popular online, getting millions of views and many comments with theories and reactions.
The couple members do not want to disturb the organ pipes by investigating further.
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Israel plans to keep its military operations going in southern Lebanon despite a recent agreement on a US-backed ceasefire. The ceasefire depends on Hezbollah stopping all attacks, but fighting and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have continued.
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the military will remain in southern Lebanon and continue operations.
The Israeli army will not allow people forced to leave their homes in the south to return yet.
Israel says it can still strike targets in Beirut if attacks continue on Israeli areas.
Hezbollah has not agreed to the ceasefire and opposes it, refusing a partial truce.
The ceasefire talks involved the US, Israel, and Lebanon, aiming to create security zones free of Hezbollah fighters.
Recent Israeli strikes have wounded people in southern Lebanon’s Tyre and Nabatieh regions.
Attacks on Kuwait’s airport caused suspensions of flights and increased oil prices by nearly 2%.
Iran denies attacking Kuwait’s airport and blames US missile interceptions, while the US says Iran targeted the airport deliberately.
Iran claims to have attacked US bases in Bahrain and a US airbase, which the US denies.
President Donald Trump said nuclear talks with Iran are progressing well and a deal might happen soon.
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Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, has been elected as the 81st president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He won a close vote against Cyprus’s ambassador and will start his one-year term when the UNGA session opens in September 2024.
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Khalilur Rahman joined Bangladesh’s foreign service in 1979 and has held senior positions at the UN before.
He became Bangladesh’s foreign minister in February 2024 after his party won the national election.
Rahman won the UNGA presidency by secret ballot with 99 votes, defeating Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris by 8 votes.
The UNGA president’s role is mostly ceremonial but important for representing all UN member countries.
The presidency rotates among five regional groups; this session’s turn was for the Asia Pacific group.
Rahman’s term coincides with the selection process for the next UN Secretary-General.
Outgoing UNGA President Annalena Baerbock noted increasing challenges to trust and cooperation in the UN.
The UNGA is the largest annual diplomatic meeting of all 193 UN member states.
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The 2026 World Cup will be the first men’s tournament hosted by three countries: the US, Canada, and Mexico. These neighbors have had tense relations recently over issues like trade and immigration, which could affect cooperation during the event. However, the tournament also offers a chance to improve their relationships by working together.
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The 2026 World Cup will take place in 16 cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Relations between the three countries have been tense due to trade disputes, immigration policies, and drug trafficking issues.
President Donald Trump’s policies, including tariffs, have caused friction with Canada and Mexico.
Canada and Mexico have taken steps to counter US trade measures, impacting travel and tourism.
US immigration enforcement could create challenges for fans traveling between the host countries.
The Iran war has increased US security concerns during the tournament.
Co-hosting large sports events between countries with difficult histories has had mixed results in the past.
FIFA hopes the joint hosting will show unity and deliver an inclusive World Cup experience.
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A Nepali guide named Dawa Sherpa went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was thought to be dead. He was found alive, crawling down an icy slope near Base Camp, after surviving alone at very high altitude with very low oxygen levels.
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Dawa Sherpa disappeared on May 29 near Camp 3, about 7,500 meters (24,600 feet) above sea level.
He was helping a Polish climber when he went missing.
Many thought he had died due to harsh conditions and low oxygen at that height.
He was found six days later by a cleaning team, slowly sliding down the Khumbu Icefall near Base Camp.
Dawa Sherpa was in generally good health when found.
This season has seen more than 1,000 people reach Everest’s summit, the busiest ever.
Five climbers, including three Nepalis, have died this climbing season so far.
Dawa Sherpa, also known as Hillary Dawa Sherpa, is an experienced climber named after mountaineer Edmund Hillary.
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The 2026 World Cup will have very large and complex security needs, more than before. Andrew Giuliani, who leads the U.S. task force for the event, said law enforcement agencies are fully engaged in managing these challenges.
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The World Cup in 2026 will have an unprecedented (never seen before) security challenge.
The event will be very large and cover a wide area.
Andrew Giuliani is the executive director of the White House FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force.
Giuliani spoke about the security challenges in an interview with ESPN.
Law enforcement agencies across the nation are actively preparing for the event.
The goal is to keep the event safe for all attendees.
The scale of the event means security planning is more complex than in previous years.
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An Australian woman, Zeinab Ahmad, is charged with slavery offenses related to her time with Islamic State (IS) in Syria. She allegedly lived with a teenage slave who was abused by Ahmad’s father while IS members, including her late husband, were involved in conflict.
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Zeinab Ahmad, 31, left Melbourne in 2014 and went to Syria via Turkey.
Her husband, Dawod, was an IS fighter who died in a drone strike in 2016.
Ahmad reportedly made social media posts supporting IS and calling for harm to the US and allies.
In 2017, Ahmad’s father bought a teenage girl as a slave for $10,000 in Syria.
The girl was repeatedly raped and beaten by Ahmad’s father while living with the family.
The teenage slave lived with the family for 16 months before being sold multiple times.
Ahmad and her mother returned to Australia in May and Ahmad was arrested at Melbourne airport.
Police say Ahmad poses a risk to the community, has not renounced IS, and had married several IS fighters.
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China has banned four New Zealand lawmakers from visiting China because they traveled to Taiwan, which China claims as its territory. New Zealand officials said the bans are a new and surprising step since lawmakers have visited Taiwan for many years without such consequences.
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Four New Zealand lawmakers visited Taiwan in May and met with Taiwanese politicians.
China’s embassy in Wellington said the visit caused "serious political impacts" and sent the wrong signal to Taiwan’s ruling party.
China banned these lawmakers from entering China for one year unless they apologize for the visit.
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters said lawmakers have visited Taiwan for decades without causing problems.
Taiwan is a self-governing democracy, but China considers it part of its territory and opposes other countries engaging with Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said China has no right to interfere with international meetings and called the ban unfair.
New Zealand is concerned about the ban and is talking with China to understand why it happened.
Australia also expressed concern and plans to raise the issue with China.
China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner, but some in New Zealand worry about China’s growing influence in the region.
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Havana, Cuba, is facing a severe garbage crisis due to fuel shortages and power outages, which have stopped trash collection by state trucks. Piles of waste are building up on the streets, causing health concerns as residents burn trash and face worsening conditions amid rising heat and the upcoming hurricane season.
Key Facts
Havana has about 2 million people, part of Cuba’s nearly 10 million population.
Trash piles have been growing on almost every street corner for months.
A U.S. energy blockade has worsened fuel shortages, power outages, and water shortages in Cuba.
State garbage trucks have stopped working because of the fuel crisis.
Residents have started burning trash in the streets, which may produce harmful smoke.
Havana produces a large amount of solid waste daily, but municipal services only collect about 57%.
Heat, moisture, and rain risk spreading flies and mosquitoes, which can carry diseases.
Local citizen groups, like El Batazo, have organized to collect trash and clean neighborhoods.
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Russia is increasing pressure on Armenia ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary election. Moscow has threatened trade restrictions including higher gas prices and possible suspension from the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union if Armenia pursues closer ties with the European Union.
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Armenia plans to hold parliamentary elections on June 7, 2026.
Armenia bought 82% of its gas from Russia in 2025, paying much less than European prices.
Russia warned it may increase gas prices and restrict Armenian exports if Armenia seeks EU membership.
The Eurasian Economic Union may suspend Armenia due to its EU ambitions; Armenia currently trades 35% of its foreign goods with Russia, and 11% with the EU.
Russia has banned or restricted imports of several Armenian products including fresh vegetables, fruit, fish, alcohol, flowers, and mineral water citing safety concerns.
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has criticized Russia and is seeking stronger ties with the EU and the West.
The election features Pashinyan’s pro-Western Civil Contract party against opposition groups often supported by Russia.
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Two men have been charged after clashes between police and protesters near the home of Henry Nowak’s killer in Southampton. The clashes occurred following the stabbing death of 18-year-old Nowak, leading to injuries of 11 police officers and one police dog.
Key Facts
Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, who received a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years.
Protests took place near Digwa’s home in the Portswood area of Southampton.
Police were hit with missiles during the clashes on Tuesday evening.
Eleven police officers and one police dog were injured in the confrontations.
Matt Styler, 50, is charged with assaulting an emergency worker.
Daniel Frost, 44, is charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Both men will appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating police actions after officers arrested Nowak while he was still injured.
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Fighting broke out in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, as government forces and opposition groups clashed over a delay in elections. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term ended on May 15 but was extended by one year, which the opposition says is against the constitution and has led to protests and violence.
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Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term expired on May 15 and was extended by one year.
The opposition says the extension is unconstitutional and has called for protests.
Heavy gunfire was reported in several neighborhoods of Mogadishu overnight.
Police said they were fighting armed militias who launched mortar attacks.
Talks between the government and opposition to resolve the issue have failed.
Somalia has not held direct one-person, one-vote elections since 1969.
Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said government forces attacked leaders preparing for peaceful protests.
The US embassy called the violence reckless and urged peaceful solutions.
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Marjane Satrapi, a French-Iranian author and illustrator known for her graphic novel "Persepolis," has died at the age of 56. She was known for her critical views of Iran's government and for depicting her life in Tehran before moving to Europe.
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Marjane Satrapi was 56 years old when she passed away.
She was the author and illustrator of "Persepolis," a story about her childhood in Tehran.
Marjane Satrapi, a French-Iranian author and illustrator known for her graphic novel and film "Persepolis," has died at age 56. She passed away about a year after the death of her husband and had been a vocal critic of Iran's government.
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Marjane Satrapi was 56 years old when she died.
She was famous for "Persepolis," a story about her childhood in Iran under Islamic rule and her life in exile in Europe.
Satrapi was born in Iran but moved to France in 1994 and became a French citizen in 2006.
She refused to accept the French Legion of Honour award in 2025 because she disagreed with France’s policies toward Iran.
Her family said she died of sadness after losing her husband, Mattias Ripa, who she called the love of her life.
Satrapi was an outspoken critic of Iran’s theocratic, or religious, government.
"Persepolis" was both a book and a film that brought international attention to her experience.
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President Donald Trump wants all of Iran's highly enriched uranium removed or destroyed to stop its nuclear program. China might help with this process since it has strong ties with Iran, though the U.S. is unsure about allowing China to get involved. This idea could change the balance of influence in nuclear control efforts and affect peace in the Middle East.
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President Trump demands the removal or destruction of Iran's highly enriched uranium.
Iran says it can enrich uranium for peaceful uses under an international treaty.
China has close relations with Iran and might be accepted by Tehran to help manage Iran's nuclear material.
Trump mentioned the U.S. and China as the only two able to remove Iranian uranium.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) might coordinate this effort, but its role is unclear.
Experts doubt how feasible it is for China to take control of Iran’s uranium but agree it would be a big diplomatic win for China.
China calls for an immediate end to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and wants to promote peace.
The conflict has disrupted oil and gas exports from the Persian Gulf, affecting global prices and China’s energy supply.
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire that depends on Hezbollah stopping all attacks and leaving southern Lebanon. The two countries will also create areas controlled only by Lebanon's army, and further talks are planned to reach a full peace agreement.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed on a ceasefire requiring Hezbollah to completely stop firing and remove its members from southern Lebanon.
They will make "pilot zones" where only the Lebanese army controls the land, excluding other groups like Hezbollah.
Hezbollah is not part of the ceasefire talks, making the situation uncertain.
Recent fighting included rocket attacks by Hezbollah and Israeli strikes causing deaths in southern Lebanon.
Air raid alarms sounded in northern Israel shortly after the ceasefire was announced, but no injuries were reported.
US President Donald Trump wants to separate Lebanon conflict talks from those related to the US-Israel-Iran tensions.
Iran’s foreign minister warned attacks on Beirut could restart full-scale war and said talks with the US about stopping the conflict had made little progress.
Both Israel and Lebanon plan more meetings later in June to try to secure a lasting peace agreement.
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Indonesia has arrested several government officials, including the deputy minister for immigration affairs, as part of a crackdown on corruption. These arrests involve alleged misuse of immigration documents and a free-meals programme aimed at fighting malnutrition.
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Silmy Karim, deputy minister for immigration affairs, was arrested over alleged corruption related to immigration documents from 2023 to 2024.
Karim was director general for immigration affairs under former President Joko Widodo.
Karim was questioned for about 10 hours before being taken to detention in handcuffs.
The anticorruption agency (KPK) has identified seven other suspects linked to this case.
The Attorney General’s Office arrested Dadan Hindayana, former head of a foundation managing a free-meals programme tied to President Prabowo Subianto, on corruption charges.
Two additional suspects were arrested in the free-meals programme case.
The free-meals programme works through school foundations, which investigators say were used for criminal activities.
Earlier in April, Indonesia’s chief ombudsman was arrested for accepting a bribe from a nickel company shortly after his appointment.
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Talks between Iran and the United States have made no progress, but communication remains open amid rising tensions. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire after US-led talks, while Iranian missile and drone attacks injured people in Kuwait. US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran could improve soon, but the US House voted to limit his military powers regarding Iran.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister said talks with the US have not advanced, but communication channels stay open.
Iran responded to US strikes on an oil tanker and a communications site with attacks on targets linked to the US in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Iranian attacks in Kuwait killed one person and injured over 60, causing significant damage at the airport.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire after negotiations in Washington, with conditions including ending Hezbollah attacks and securing southern Lebanon under Lebanese forces.
Previous ceasefires between Israel and Hezbollah have failed due to accusations of violations on both sides.
Israeli air raids killed at least nine Palestinians in Gaza, with ongoing expansion of Israeli military outposts despite a ceasefire.
US President Trump said talks with Iran might soon result in a deal, but the outcome is uncertain.
The US House voted 215-208 to require Trump to get Congress approval before military action against Iran, marking a rare challenge to his war powers.
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