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A new pill called daraxonrasib, designed to treat pancreatic cancer, showed promising results by nearly doubling patient survival in a major late-stage trial. Doctors at a large cancer conference gave the drug a standing ovation after hearing about its success in blocking a protein that helps cancer grow.
Key Facts
Daraxonrasib targets a mutated protein called KRAS, which causes tumor growth in over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases.
Pancreatic cancer kills about 50,000 Americans yearly and has a very low five-year survival rate for advanced cases (3%).
The treatment lowers the risk of death by 60% compared to standard chemotherapy.
In the trial, patients using daraxonrasib lived an average of 13.2 months versus 6.6 months with chemotherapy.
Side effects led to stopping treatment in only 1.2% of patients taking daraxonrasib, much fewer than with chemotherapy (11.2%).
The results were presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago and published in a leading medical journal.
Daraxonrasib is the first drug to effectively inhibit the KRAS protein across multiple genetic variants.
The drug was developed by Revolution Medicines, which funded the clinical study.
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Two leading Labour policy experts, who previously wrote competing plans, have joined forces to create new ideas for the Labour Party's future government. They urge Labour to stop old internal conflicts and focus on serious debates about policies to reduce costs for everyday people and improve the country’s economy.
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Mathew Lawrence and Mark McVitie wrote separate essays that were seen as competing visions for Labour leadership.
They have now teamed up to develop a combined approach for Labour’s future.
Both want Labour to move past old faction divisions like blue Labour, new Labour, and soft left.
They call for a serious policy discussion instead of focusing on personalities or party tribes.
Lawrence advocates for more public control over key services to lower the cost of basics.
McVitie supports creating a capable government that rewards hard work.
They agree Britain pays too much for basic goods because the state lost control over important foundations.
Their joint essay promotes leaving behind old ideological fights and building new policies to meet current needs.
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The UK government is expanding a trial to invite tens of thousands more black men aged 45 to 74 for prostate cancer screening. The trial tests new methods alongside the standard PSA blood test to find better ways to detect prostate cancer early in high-risk groups.
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More black men in the UK, aged 45-74, will be invited to take part in the prostate cancer screening trial.
Prostate cancer risk for black men is higher, with one in four likely to develop it, compared to one in eight men overall.
The trial adds genetic tests and quicker MRI scans to improve screening accuracy beyond the regular PSA test.
The UK National Screening Committee recommends against regular PSA testing for most men due to possible harms and limited benefits.
The government is investing £18 million in the Transform trial to support this research and screening expansion.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in UK men, with 64,000 diagnosed and 12,000 deaths yearly.
Some prostate cancers grow slowly and do not need immediate treatment, which is why widespread screening is not advised.
Men are encouraged to speak to doctors about testing if they have symptoms like trouble urinating.
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People in a Kenyan town oppose a US plan to set up an Ebola quarantine center near their community. The residents fear the facility could bring the virus to Kenya and treat Kenyans unfairly. The Kenyan court has temporarily blocked the plan while the issue is being debated.
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The US wants to build an Ebola quarantine site at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, Kenya.
Local residents worry the site will expose them to Ebola and see it as unfair treatment by the US.
Kenya has had protests against the plan; police reportedly fired on demonstrators, with disputed reports of deaths.
The Ebola outbreak is currently active in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); Kenya has no confirmed cases.
The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
The US plans to bring 30 medical workers and build 50 beds at the Kenyan site to isolate infected Americans.
Kenya’s president supports the plan, saying it protects public health, but others in Kenya strongly oppose it.
Kenya’s high court has temporarily stopped the quarantine facility’s creation and the admission of Ebola-exposed people.
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Hundreds of people in Albania protested against a plan to build a luxury resort on Sazan Island and nearby protected park areas. The plan involves an investment firm connected to Jared Kushner, and the protests grew stronger after Ivanka Trump called Sazan Island a "private island" they had "discovered."
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Sazan Island in Albania and parts of a protected national park are planned to be developed into a luxury resort.
The investment firm leading this project is linked to Jared Kushner.
Hundreds of Albanians gathered to protest the development plans.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner’s wife, described the island as a "private island" they "discovered," which upset many locals.
The protests express concern about the environmental impact and local heritage.
Sazan Island is a protected natural area important to Albania’s environment and culture.
The development project has sparked public debate about foreign investment and local rights.
The government and investors have not yet announced changes in response to the protests.
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Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah stated in parliament that both India and Nepal have encroached on each other’s border areas, a new position for Nepal. The longstanding border dispute involves the regions of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, and is rooted in historical treaties and unclear maps from the 1800s.
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Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah spoke in parliament about mutual border encroachments with India.
Nepal usually accused India of occupying its territory but now acknowledges possible Nepali encroachment on India.
The disputed border areas include Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani in western Nepal.
The conflict traces back to the 1816 Sugauli Treaty between Nepal and British colonial rulers, which did not clearly define the origin of the Kali River, a key border marker.
Nepal seeks help from the UK to access old British survey maps to support its territorial claims.
Nepal and India share a largely open 1,800 km border where people don’t need visas to cross.
The dispute has political, geographic, and historical dimensions, with involvement from neighboring countries like China and past colonial ties to the UK.
Nepal’s PM Shah took office in March 2024 and previously was Kathmandu’s mayor and a musician.
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Eight bottles of rare French wine, Chateau d'Yquem, made over 130 years ago, were found hidden under a Czech castle floor. After careful restoration, some of the bottles are now being prepared for public display alongside other historic wines in the castle.
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The wine bottles were discovered in the castle of Becov nad Teplou in the Czech Republic during the 1980s.
These wines survived World War II and decades of communist rule while hidden under the castle floor.
The collection belonged to the Beaufort-Spontin family, who fled Czechoslovakia after World War II.
Chateau d'Yquem, a famous French winery from Bordeaux, restored eight bottles made in 1892 and 1896.
Experts confirmed the wine’s authenticity and began carefully replacing corks and protecting the bottles.
Five original bottles were saved from oxidation and returned to the castle for exhibition.
The wine has unique aromas like cedar, dried fruit, saffron, and spices, preserving its freshness despite its age.
The entire collection, including other wines and cognacs, is valued at about $5 million but will be displayed publicly, not sold.
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Singer P!nk will host the Tony Awards on Sunday, which will be shown on CBS. She told CBS Mornings that the show will have many surprises and special moments, and she talked about asking her daughter for permission before accepting the hosting role.
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P!nk is a Grammy Award-winning singer.
She is set to host the Tony Awards this Sunday.
The Tony Awards will be broadcast on CBS.
P!nk spoke about the event on the show CBS Mornings.
She mentioned there will be many surprises during the awards show.
Before agreeing to host, P!nk asked her daughter for permission.
The article shared a brief video preview of the event on CBS News.
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A strong storm hit Denver, Colorado, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and large hailstones as big as golf balls. The storm caused delays on roads and at Denver International Airport and damaged cars and homes.
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The storm occurred in the afternoon and affected Denver and nearby areas.
Hailstones measured one to two inches in diameter.
The hailstorm disrupted traffic and airport operations.
Videos show hailstones hitting vehicles and houses.
The storm included heavy rain and powerful winds.
The event caused property damage but no injuries were reported in the article.
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French astronaut Thomas Pesquet will return to space in 2027 with fellow astronaut Arnaud Prost. This mission is part of a deal between the French government and the American space company Vast.
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Thomas Pesquet is a French astronaut.
He will go back to space in 2027.
He will travel with astronaut Arnaud Prost.
This mission is organized through an agreement between France and the American company Vast.
The announcement was made at the Choose France Summit.
Vast is an American space company involved in this mission.
The news was reported by France 24 on June 2, 2026.
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An 18-year-old fan, Hudson Menzel, met director Steven Spielberg outside 30 Rockefeller Plaza and nervously told him, "I love Jaws!" Spielberg responded with a smile and two thumbs up. The short video of their interaction went viral online and has been widely liked.
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Hudson Menzel is an 18-year-old from New York.
He saw Steven Spielberg after leaving a Saturday Night Live taping.
Nervous to talk, Menzel said, "I love Jaws!" to Spielberg.
Spielberg smiled and gave two thumbs up in response.
The video was posted on Menzel’s Instagram account.
The clip gained nearly 150,000 likes and many positive comments.
Spielberg’s movie *Jaws* was a major hit in 1975 and won three Academy Awards.
*Jaws* helped change how summer movies are made and viewed.
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Celine Dion will add ten new concert dates in Paris in May 2027 because many people want tickets. This will be her first concert series since 2020 and after being diagnosed with a rare nerve disease called Stiff Person’s syndrome.
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Celine Dion has added 10 new concert dates in Paris for May 2027.
The extra shows are due to high demand for tickets.
These concerts will be her first residency since 2020.
She was diagnosed with Stiff Person’s syndrome, a rare neurological disease.
The news was announced by the concert organizer.
The concerts are planned for Paris, France.
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Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon that killed eight people, including children, despite President Donald Trump urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut to avoid escalating the conflict. The attacks continued amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, and as talks took place in Washington to reduce fighting.
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Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon killed eight people, including two children and their father.
President Trump asked Prime Minister Netanyahu not to attack Beirut to prevent further escalation.
Despite a nominal ceasefire starting in April and Trump's call, fighting in southern Lebanon has continued.
Hezbollah and Israel agreed to stop attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, but broader fighting persists.
Israeli strikes hit several towns, including Nabatiyeh, with warnings given to residents to leave some areas.
Hezbollah launched two operations against Israeli forces but did not fire rockets across the border.
Israeli military intercepted projectiles from Lebanon into Israel overnight.
Diplomatic talks are ongoing in Washington to encourage de-escalation and extend the ceasefire.
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The UK Supreme Court has ruled that severely disabled people aged 16 and over can consent to their care arrangements even if they lack full mental capacity. This decision, triggered by a case from Northern Ireland, applies across the UK and changes how the law defines deprivation of liberty for disabled individuals.
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The ruling affects disabled people in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
It overturns the previous "Cheshire West" test, which defined deprivation of liberty based on supervision, control, and inability to leave.
Now, a person's wishes and feelings about their care must be considered when deciding deprivation of liberty.
Northern Ireland’s Health Minister can revise the legal code about care arrangements for those lacking capacity.
Over 9,000 people in Northern Ireland might be affected by changes from this ruling.
Some charities worry that protections for disabled people’s rights could be weakened.
The ruling allows a more flexible approach but may create challenges for care providers in assessing consent.
The law still requires safeguards to ensure care arrangements are lawful and in the person's best interests.
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Russia is facing more difficulties in its war against Ukraine, with its army losing more land for the first time since 2023. The increased attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, are seen as an effort by Russia's President Vladimir Putin to show strength despite military setbacks.
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Russia is losing territory in Ukraine, marking a first since 2023.
Russian forces are struggling with battlefield challenges and more casualties.
Russia has increased bombings on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city.
The attacks aim to show Russia’s power to its supporters despite the military problems.
Ukraine faces severe damage and harm to its civilians from the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine is using new tactics like drones to strike back against Russian forces.
The conflict puts political pressure on President Putin and the Russian government.
Russia’s strikes include targeting urban areas and military supply lines.
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Protests in Kenya turned violent because people opposed a plan by the United States to build a facility in Kenya to help control the Ebola outbreak. The clashes resulted in deaths and injuries.
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The protests happened in Kenya.
People were upset about a U.S. plan to set up a facility for containing Ebola.
Ebola is a serious disease that causes outbreaks in some regions.
The U.S. facility was intended to help manage and stop Ebola spread.
Violence occurred during the protests, causing deaths.
Kenyan authorities and the U.S. government are involved in this issue.
The news was reported by CBS News and correspondent Ramy Inocencio.
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South African police are investigating the deaths of two Mozambican men in Mossel Bay, but have not confirmed a motive. The Mozambican government says five of its citizens were killed in recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa amid rising tensions over illegal immigration.
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Two Mozambican men, aged 27 and 43, were killed in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
South African police have not confirmed any motive for the killings and continue to investigate.
The Mozambican government reports five Mozambican nationals were killed due to xenophobic violence.
Protests in South Africa have called for stronger actions against illegal migrants, leading to increased tensions.
Violence included fires destroying more than 50 shacks in KwaNonqaba, with five people arrested for arson.
Hundreds of Mozambicans have returned home, citing safety concerns after recent violence.
Several African countries have warned their citizens to be cautious in South Africa.
South Africa officially has over three million foreign residents, with many undocumented immigrants.
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Forty-six Palestinians from Gaza, including patients and their family escorts, were evacuated to Baghdad, Iraq, for medical treatment in March 2024. However, many remain stuck in Iraq because their travel documents were taken by Iraqi authorities, preventing them from returning home or continuing treatment elsewhere.
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The group consists of 21 patients with serious health conditions and 25 family escorts.
Patients include those with cancer, blood disorders, heart and kidney diseases, and injuries from the ongoing conflict.
Gaza's Rafah border crossing to Egypt is the only exit point for Palestinians but is heavily restricted.
Over 20,000 Gazans need medical care abroad, but only a small number have been allowed to leave since February 2024.
Many Gazan children suffer from severe injuries and urgent medical conditions requiring foreign treatment.
Women and newborns in Gaza face high rates of premature births and infant deaths since the conflict escalated.
Upon arrival in Iraq, evacuees’ identification and travel documents were confiscated by Iraqi authorities.
The confiscation has trapped families away from home, preventing reunions and further medical travel.
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Journalists say that political chaos in the UK is caused by politicians, not the media. They explain that their job is to report real events and help the public understand what is happening in government, even during times of crisis.
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UK could have its seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote 10 years ago.
Some people accuse political journalists of focusing too much on conflicts and drama.
Journalists like Beth Rigby and Robert Peston say they report facts and do not create political crises.
Some journalists admit political news can feel like entertainment but say they mainly inform the public.
Social media and many news outlets make it harder for politicians to control political stories.
Journalists often face criticism for sharing information but see it as their duty to keep voters informed.
Political instability is seen by reporters as serious and harmful to the country’s stability and mental health.
Journalists try to balance reporting urgent news without causing panic or speculation.
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President Donald Trump has changed many long-standing policies regarding China and Taiwan since his election in 2016. However, he has kept one key policy that could increase the risk of conflict between China and Taiwan, which might affect the wider region and the world.
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President Trump made several changes to U.S. policy toward China and Taiwan after his 2016 election.
He accepted a congratulatory phone call from Taiwan’s leader, which was unusual compared to previous presidents.
Despite changes, he kept a policy that some experts believe could lead to conflict between China and Taiwan.
This policy impacts the relationships between the U.S., China, and Taiwan.
The situation holds the possibility of causing wider regional or global tension or war.
The article suggests that there is still time to revise this policy to avoid problems.
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