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Ethiopians voted in an election where the ruling Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, is expected to win by a large margin. The election took place amid concerns about ongoing conflict and political disagreements in the country.
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The election was held in Ethiopia on Monday, June 1, 2026.
The Prosperity Party (PP) is the ruling party.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed leads the Prosperity Party.
The party is expected to win the election by a wide margin.
The vote happened during ongoing war and political tension in Ethiopia.
The elections are seen as important for the future stability of the country.
Reports and coverage came from France 24 and their correspondent in Addis Ababa.
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Venezuela’s ruling party is experiencing divisions after 27 years of unity, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in January 2026. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has shifted old policies by cooperating more with the U.S., causing some longtime supporters to openly disagree and protest.
Key Facts
Venezuela’s ruling party had been united for 27 years under Chávez’s leadership.
In January 2026, the U.S. military captured President Nicolás Maduro.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez changed several Chávez-era policies and worked more with the U.S.
Rodríguez removed some ministers, changed laws to reform the oil industry, and freed political prisoners.
Some party loyalists criticize Rodríguez for cooperating with the U.S. and believe she is influenced by the U.S. Embassy.
A former pro-government TV host, Mario Silva, questioned the government’s independence and legality of an allied figure’s deportation to the U.S.
A small protest occurred in Caracas against U.S. military exercises held in Venezuela’s capital.
Former officials and supporters warn about the risk of Venezuela becoming controlled by foreign powers.
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An Israeli airstrike hit a busy café at the Gaza seaport, killing at least two Palestinians and injuring 12 others, according to health officials. This attack happened despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, which has not stopped the ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza.
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The strike targeted a café in Gaza where people were celebrating public holidays.
At least two Palestinians died in the airstrike.
Twelve people were wounded in the attack.
Health officials provided the casualty numbers.
There was no immediate response from Israeli authorities about the strike.
A ceasefire deal was made in October and was facilitated by President Donald Trump.
The ceasefire has not stopped Israeli military actions in Gaza.
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Israeli forces have captured the medieval Beaufort Castle in Lebanon during their conflict with Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described this as a significant change in the campaign, but experts say the castle is mostly symbolic and may not have major strategic value.
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Israel took control of Beaufort Castle in Lebanon on Sunday.
Prime Minister Netanyahu called the capture a "dramatic shift" in the military campaign.
The castle is medieval and has symbolic importance.
Experts say the castle does not have much strategic or military value.
The ongoing conflict is between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese group.
It is still unclear which side is currently gaining the upper hand in the conflict.
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A youth arts charity called the Roundhouse found that many young people in Britain feel disconnected and unable to access creative activities. The loss of safe community spaces and cuts to youth services contribute to this problem, which also ties into high youth unemployment and feelings of isolation.
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The Roundhouse charity found 87% of young people aged 18-30 say they have fewer chances to meet others and be creative outside school or work.
Over half said lack of safe community spaces, like youth clubs, is a main barrier to connecting with others.
English local authorities have cut youth service budgets by £1.2 billion since 2010.
Youth unemployment in London is 24.6%, much higher than the national average of 14.6%.
A government report showed over a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training this year.
Some young creatives, including actors and writers, credit the Roundhouse with supporting their careers.
One in eight young people feel creative opportunities are hard to reach because of their background or social class.
Experts say that solving youth unemployment also requires providing more places for young people to try new activities and build confidence.
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A journalist working for Bloomberg in New York City experienced severe anxiety and health problems due to her stressful career. She decided to leave journalism to follow her true passion: becoming a pastry chef, inspired by her family's baking history and her childhood memories.
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The author worked as a journalist for Bloomberg, covering digital, audio, and television.
She suffered from anxiety, including nausea and hives, related to her job stress.
Her passion for baking comes from her grandmother and great-grandfather, who were bakers.
She had a practical start studying accounting and finance and worked as an investment analyst.
She later studied public policy at Columbia University and worked in journalism for several years.
Baking gave her emotional relief during stressful times.
She left her broadcasting job to attend pastry school in rural France.
This career change helped her reconnect with her roots and find personal fulfillment.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it attacked a U.S. base in Kuwait in response to U.S. strikes on an Iranian communication tower. Kuwait reported that it intercepted missiles during the attacks and condemned Iran for violating its territory. The conflict comes amid fragile ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a U.S. base in Kuwait after the U.S. struck an Iranian communication tower on Sirik Island.
Kuwait’s air defenses intercepted missiles and drones during the Iranian attack and condemned it as an aggression.
The U.S. carried out strikes on Iran after Iran shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone over international waters.
The U.S. said it destroyed Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and attack drones in response.
No U.S. troops were harmed in the recent exchanges of fire.
Talks are ongoing between the U.S. and Iran to extend a ceasefire and discuss peace, including issues like shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program.
Reports mention a possible agreement to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, but the White House denied such reports.
Iran cited mistrust and regional tensions as reasons for delays in the peace talks.
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Two US political commentators, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, say the UK barred them from entering because of their public criticism of Israel. British authorities called their presence a risk to public order, citing concerns about their statements on Israel.
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Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker are US political commentators known for their online presence.
Both were planning to attend events in London, including a festival and a speech at Oxford University.
UK authorities told Uygur he is considered "a serious risk" to public order due to his criticism of Israel.
Uygur claims his comments about Israel influencing the US government were labeled antisemitic by the UK.
Hasan Piker, Uygur’s nephew and a supporter of Palestine, also had his UK visa revoked for similar reasons.
UK officials reportedly said their presence was "not conducive to the public good."
This action follows a recent UK ban on US rapper Ye (Kanye West) for his anti-Semitic remarks.
The UK government defended these bans despite pushes to reconsider them.
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The National Weather Service has warned people along California’s coast to stay out of the water because of dangerous waves caused by distant Pacific storms. These conditions, including unpredictable "sneaker waves" and strong rip currents, increase the risk of injury and drowning.
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A Beach Hazards warning is in effect until Tuesday morning for many parts of California’s Pacific coast.
The warning is due to a long-period southwest swell generating large, powerful waves.
Sneaker waves can suddenly surge far onto shore without warning, knocking people down and pulling them into the ocean.
Strong rip currents can quickly drag swimmers away from the shore into deeper water.
People are advised to stay off rocks, jetties, and piers and avoid entering the water.
If caught in a rip current, it’s safer to swim parallel to the coast than directly back to shore.
Over 100 deaths each year in the U.S. are linked to rip currents, causing most lifeguard rescues.
The warning comes during warmer weather when more people visit beaches, raising the risk of accidents.
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The United States has proposed a plan to reduce fighting in Lebanon, involving a halt to attacks by Hezbollah if Israel stops escalating. This comes amid Israel’s deep military advance into southern Lebanon, including capturing the historic Beaufort Castle. The US blames Hezbollah and Iran for worsening the conflict, while Israel continues its attacks on Hezbollah positions.
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The US proposal aims for Hezbollah to stop attacking Israel if Israel stops escalating in Beirut.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has talked separately with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel recently captured Beaufort Castle, marking its deepest military push into Lebanon in decades.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu calls this a major shift and ordered attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold.
The US blames Hezbollah and Iran for prolonging the conflict and urges Hezbollah to stop firing first.
More than one million people have been displaced in Lebanon since fighting escalated on March 2.
A ceasefire started on April 17 but has not been followed by either side.
Over 3,400 people have died and more than 10,000 have been injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since early March.
Many countries, including France, the UK, Qatar, and Egypt, have condemned Israel’s increased military action in Lebanon.
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Queensland police charged a 13-year-old boy with planning an attack on a school north of Brisbane. Authorities arrested him after he threatened a business while armed with a knife and found evidence of his plans during a house search.
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The boy was arrested last Thursday in Maryborough after threatening a business with a knife.
Police found devices at his home with evidence of a planned attack on a regional school.
The police said he was advanced in making plans to cause serious harm and posed an imminent threat.
His motivation is unclear, and investigations are ongoing to see if online radicalization played a role.
He faces charges including planning to cause death or serious injury and possessing violent extremist material.
Additional charges include attempting to enter premises with intent, armed intimidation, making threats, and possessing items for use in a crime.
Police do not believe he aimed to promote an ideological cause at this time.
The boy was denied bail at the children's court, and support is offered to the school and community.
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The UK government is preparing to release over 1,000 pages of documents related to Peter Mandelson's time as the UK ambassador to Washington. These documents include text messages and WhatsApp chats and provide a detailed look at government operations and communications, though some parts will be redacted for national security.
Key Facts
The document release is the largest government publication presented to the UK Parliament since the Chilcot Inquiry.
The papers come in three volumes and include more than 160 pages of Mandelson’s personal messages.
The documents show private government talks, information flows, and disagreements during Mandelson’s appointment.
The UK embassy in Washington is a large operation with connections to many parts of the UK government, especially on military and intelligence issues.
Some sensitive information will be removed to protect national security.
There are expectations of revealing awkward or private conversations reflecting Mandelson’s influence in the Labour Party.
Officials spent thousands of hours compiling the documents for Parliament.
Security concerns related to Mandelson’s associations abroad were raised but are not expected to be detailed in the release.
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Queensland police accidentally ran over a pet dog named Smokey in Mount Isa. Officers then shot the injured dog to prevent further suffering, which caused distress among local residents and raised questions about the police response.
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The incident happened at about 3:40 pm on Sunday in Mill Crescent, Mount Isa, Queensland.
Police were driving slowly when Smokey suddenly ran out and was hit by their vehicle.
Officers did not see the dog before the impact.
A supervising officer arrived quickly to find the dog badly injured and struggling.
Police decided to euthanize the dog on the spot to stop its suffering.
The dog’s owner is a 15-year-old girl.
Witnesses reacted strongly, yelling and showing distress after the dog was shot.
Police body camera footage confirmed the decision aimed to reduce the dog’s pain.
Animal rights groups said euthanasia should be done carefully to minimize fear and pain.
The RSPCA said seriously injured animals need quick help and kind treatment.
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Colombia’s pro-Trump candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round of the presidential election and will face left-leaning senator Iván Cepeda in a runoff on June 21. Neither candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, so the final decision will be made in the upcoming election.
Key Facts
Abelardo de la Espriella supports President Donald Trump and has ties to right-wing leaders in Latin America.
De la Espriella won nearly 44 percent of the vote in the first round.
Iván Cepeda, supported by current President Gustavo Petro, received just under 41 percent of the vote.
Gustavo Petro is a leftist leader who has criticized President Trump’s policies.
The runoff election between de la Espriella and Cepeda will take place on June 21.
Abelardo de la Espriella is a lawyer and political outsider who has never held political office before.
This election result is considered surprising in Colombia’s political landscape.
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A very strong El Niño weather pattern may develop this year and change weather in the U.S. Southwest. Experts warn this could increase the number of deer mice, which carry hantavirus, raising the risk of more cases of this rare but dangerous disease during summer.
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El Niño is when Pacific Ocean water gets warmer than usual, affecting global weather.
A "super El Niño" means the ocean warms much more than normal, causing stronger weather changes.
NOAA predicts an 82% chance El Niño will start between May and July 2024.
El Niño usually means more rain in the U.S. Southwest and weaker Atlantic hurricane seasons.
More rain and warmth help plants grow, which gives rodents like deer mice more food and shelter.
Deer mice carry the Sin Nombre hantavirus that causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS).
Hantavirus is rare but can be deadly, with past outbreaks in the U.S. Southwest.
Increased rodent populations during super El Niño could lead to more hantavirus cases this summer.
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The United States military struck Iranian military sites, and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responded by attacking a US airbase. Meanwhile, Kuwait intercepted missile and drone attacks, and fighting continues in Lebanon and northern Israel amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations to end the conflict.
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The US military conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone sites in Goruk city and on Qeshm Island.
Iran’s IRGC said it targeted a US airbase in response to US attacks.
Kuwait’s army air defenses intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks in its territory.
Iran restored gas production at the South Pars offshore gasfield after previous damage from Israeli attacks.
Iran executed two men convicted for involvement in January antigovernment protests.
Hezbollah in Lebanon claimed to have shot down an Israeli drone and attacked Israeli forces with rockets and artillery.
Israel intercepted a rocket fired from Lebanon and destroyed its launcher.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran wants to reach a good deal and that negotiations are ongoing to end the war.
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The UK government is releasing over 1,000 pages of private messages sent by Peter Mandelson when he was ambassador to the US. These messages may reveal behind-the-scenes opinions and reasons for his appointment, including concerns about his links to Jeffrey Epstein and his relationship with government leaders and President Trump.
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The government is publishing three volumes containing private messages from Peter Mandelson.
Mandelson was the UK ambassador to the US and had a controversial past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The release follows a parliamentary vote requiring ministers to share this information.
The messages include private conversations with ministers and officials during Mandelson’s appointment.
Critics expected the Foreign Office did not do enough to address security concerns related to Mandelson’s appointment.
Mandelson got the ambassador job mainly because he wanted it and was close to key government figures like Morgan McSweeney.
Some messages are expected to show harsh private remarks about Labour leader Keir Starmer.
No resignations are expected following this release.
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The French navy boarded a Russian-linked oil tanker called the Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was suspected of breaking international sanctions and flying a false flag, and France acted with support from partners, including the UK.
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The French navy conducted the operation more than 400 nautical miles west of Brittany, France.
The tanker, Tagor, was sailing from Murmansk, Russia.
The ship was suspected of flying a false flag, meaning it showed a different country’s identity to avoid detection.
After boarding, French authorities confirmed the flag was irregular and diverted the ship according to international law.
President Macron said that bypassing sanctions and financing Russia’s war in Ukraine is unacceptable.
The UK government has allowed its military to board ships linked to Russia’s sanctioned “shadow fleet.”
Despite these actions, many ships linked to Russia still pass through UK waters.
France and the UK aim to prevent ships linked to Russia from evading sanctions in their waters.
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Typhoon Jangmi is expected to pass near Okinawa, Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that could cause flooding and landslides. At the same time, southern Australia faces storms and strong winds, while southern Europe experiences unusually high temperatures for early June.
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Typhoon Jangmi formed in the Philippine Sea within a large, slow-rotating weather system called a monsoonal gyre.
The typhoon was moving at 10 mph with winds sustained at 67 mph and gusts up to 100 mph early Monday morning.
The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts the storm’s pressure will drop and winds will intensify, reaching up to 70 mph sustained and 110 mph gusts.
Residents near Okinawa have been warned about risks like flooding, storm surges, and landslides.
Southern Australia is expecting strong winds up to 80 mph and possible snow in some areas due to a low-pressure weather system.
Australia’s recent storms affected Western Australia and are forecast to move towards Victoria.
Southern Europe, especially southern Spain, is facing heat waves with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius above average, reaching up to 40°C.
This high heat is unusual for early June but is linked to lingering high-pressure weather conditions over southern Europe.
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Tokyo's Shibuya district has started fining people 2,000 yen ($13) on the spot for littering as part of a new effort to handle increased trash during a rise in tourists. Officials will patrol the area and also fine some food and drink businesses that do not provide trash bins.
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Shibuya is a popular tourist and entertainment area in Tokyo, known for the famous Shibuya Crossing.
People caught littering will pay a fine of 2,000 yen ($13) immediately, using cash, card, or QR code payment.
Up to 50 officials will patrol to enforce the fines.
Some restaurants and shops face fines if they do not install trash bins.
Japan had 42.7 million foreign visitors in 2025, causing increased litter and public drinking in Shibuya.
Japan has few public trash bins due to past terror attack safety concerns.
Lack of trash bins is the biggest complaint from tourists in surveys.
The government is also using other ways to manage too many visitors, like higher tourist taxes and apps showing crowded spots.
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