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A family of four from Massachusetts died in a bus crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia while traveling to a wedding in South Carolina. The wedding will still take place but will also be a time to remember the victims.
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The family killed were Dmitri Doncev, 45; Ecaterina Doncev, 44; and their two children, Emily and Mark.
They were traveling to a family wedding and brought homemade desserts for the celebration.
The crash happened early Friday when a motorcoach hit multiple vehicles slowed by a work zone on I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia.
A fifth victim, a 25-year-old woman from Worcester, Massachusetts, also died in the crash.
Several other people were injured, with one in critical condition and most others released from the hospital.
The bus was operated by E&P Travel Inc., a company based in North Carolina.
Virginia State Police identified the bus driver as Jing S. Dong, 48, from Staten Island, New York.
Dmitri was a nurse at Holyoke Medical Center, and Ecaterina was a hair stylist who prepared desserts for the wedding.
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President Vladimir Putin is involved in a large Russian government program that spends $26 billion on research and efforts to help people live longer. A journalist, Bojan Pancevski, discussed these anti-aging efforts and also mentioned his upcoming book about the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
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Russia has a $26 billion state-backed program focused on extending human lifespan.
The program aims to develop ways to slow aging and improve health over time.
Bojan Pancevski is a journalist specializing in European political news.
Pancevski spoke on France 24 about Putin's anti-aging initiatives.
Pancevski has a book titled “The Nord Stream Conspiracy” about the explosions affecting global energy discussions.
The article is part of broader coverage of international political and scientific topics.
The program reflects Russia’s interest in biotechnology and longevity science.
The discussion included references to global political tensions and energy security.
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Forecasters are watching a likely tropical storm forming in the eastern Pacific next week, marking an early start to the 2026 hurricane season there. The Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be quieter than usual, with fewer storms predicted.
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The National Hurricane Center (NHC) expects a tropical depression to form southwest of Baja California by mid-next week.
This system has an 80% chance to develop into a cyclone within seven days.
The eastern Pacific season usually starts earlier than the Atlantic season.
No storms or disturbances are currently active in the Atlantic as of May 29.
NOAA forecasts a below-normal number of storms in the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Cooler ocean temperatures and wind patterns are limiting storm formation in the Atlantic.
Despite the quieter forecast, any storm can still be dangerous if it nears land.
FEMA faces funding and organizational challenges as the hurricane season begins.
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A bus crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia killed five people, including four family members from Massachusetts who were traveling to a wedding in South Carolina. The crash happened as vehicles slowed for a work zone, and several others were injured.
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The crash occurred early on Friday, May 29, 2026, near Quantico, Virginia.
Four members of the Doncev family from Massachusetts died: Dmitri, Ecaterina, and their two children, Emily and Mark.
They were on their way to a family wedding in South Carolina, carrying homemade desserts for the celebration.
A fifth person, a 25-year-old woman from Worcester, Massachusetts, also died in the crash.
Some people were injured, with one in critical condition, but most were discharged from the hospital.
The bus was operated by E&P Travel Inc., based in North Carolina, and the driver was identified as Jing S. Dong from New York.
The Doncev family had emigrated from Moldova in 2008 and lived in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Dmitri worked as a nurse and Ecaterina was a hair stylist who prepared desserts for the wedding.
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Colombia accused Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa of interfering in its upcoming general election after Noboa said he would remove tariffs on Colombian imports. Colombia said this action breaks rules that foreign leaders should not interfere in each other's internal politics.
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Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced he would remove tariffs on Colombian imports starting June 1.
Colombia's government said this decision interferes in its ongoing election process.
Colombia's Foreign Ministry called Noboa's remarks an intrusion and a violation of non-intervention rules.
Colombians are voting to choose their next president, replacing President Gustavo Petro.
One leading Colombian candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, recently met with Noboa.
Ecuador had imposed tariffs as high as 100% on Colombian goods, citing border security and trade imbalance concerns.
Colombia responded with retaliatory tariffs of up to 75% on Ecuadorian products and blocked energy sales to Ecuador.
The Andean Community of Nations ordered both countries to remove these tariffs to protect free trade.
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A Kanye West concert in Italy was cancelled due to concerns about safety and public order. The cancellation followed worries from the local Jewish community about West’s past antisemitic comments and the potential for protests, as well as a nearby concert by rapper Travis Scott being cancelled for safety reasons.
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Kanye West, also known as Ye, had a concert planned on 18 July in Reggio Emilia, Italy, which was cancelled.
The city’s prefect halted the concert after concerns from the Jewish community about West’s previous antisemitic remarks.
A Travis Scott concert on 17 July at the same venue was also cancelled to avoid safety problems from having two big events back-to-back.
The venue holds around 103,000 people, raising worries about managing large crowds two days in a row.
West previously faced cancellations in France and the UK due to similar concerns about his statements and actions.
West has made controversial statements, including antisemitic posts and a song called "Heil Hitler."
West apologized in a full-page ad, explaining his behavior was influenced by bipolar disorder.
Both West and Scott have successful music careers, with multiple hit singles and albums in the UK.
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Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister said his country does not agree with a permanent fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Qatar would consider a temporary charge if it helped clear the waterway, such as by removing sea mines.
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Qatar opposes a permanent toll for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for shipping.
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue event.
Qatar may accept a temporary fee if it is used for specific tasks.
An example of such a task is removing sea mines to reopen the waterway.
The waterway has been closed or blocked due to sea mines.
The issue involves control and access to an important international shipping route.
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Violet Grohl, daughter of musician Dave Grohl, released the music video for her song "Bug in the Cake" from her debut album "Be Sweet to Me." She started her first solo tour in Los Angeles and will perform on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" on June 3.
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Violet Grohl is the daughter of Dave Grohl, drummer for Nirvana and lead singer/guitarist for Foo Fighters.
She released her debut album called "Be Sweet to Me."
The music video for "Bug in the Cake" shows Violet in a house while others do chores outside.
The video contains uncensored strong language and is available on YouTube.
Violet will perform on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" on June 3 to promote her album.
She began her first solo music tour in Los Angeles on May 29.
Dave Grohl will tour with Foo Fighters in North American stadiums starting in August.
Violet’s music is gaining attention for its quality, independent of her father's fame.
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A 15-year-old girl named Chiedza Nyanjowa died after struggling in the sea at Formby beach, Merseyside, during unusually hot weather. Emergency teams continue searching for a missing man in a river in Norfolk amid multiple water-related accidents linked to the heatwave.
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Chiedza Nyanjowa was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after swimming difficulties on bank holiday Monday and died on Saturday.
She wanted to be a nurse and was described by family as bubbly, kind, and caring.
Her death is the 13th water-related fatality during a recent heatwave in the UK.
Emergency services are searching for a missing man in the River Yare at Surlingham, Norfolk, using drones and sonar.
The heatwave caused record high temperatures in England and Wales, reaching over 35°C (95°F) in London.
Despite warm air, water temperatures remain cold, which can cause cold water shock making swimming dangerous.
The Royal Life Saving Society warns people to stay out of the water if others are in trouble and to call emergency services instead.
Items that float, like water bottles or balls, should be thrown to rescue someone struggling in water.
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The U.S. military stopped a merchant ship called Lian Star from entering Iranian ports by disabling it in the Gulf of Oman. This is part of an American blockade aiming to limit Iran’s shipping after conflicts increased in the Strait of Hormuz region.
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The U.S. military disabled the Gambian-flagged ship Lian Star to prevent it from breaching the blockade on Iranian ports.
Lian Star ignored multiple warnings before being stopped and is currently adrift in the Gulf of Oman.
This marks the sixth ship the U.S. has stopped from breaking the blockade, with one ship recently allowed to pass.
The blockade started on April 17 following Iranian actions in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February.
A ceasefire has been in place since April 7, but its extension and negotiations over Iran's nuclear program are still uncertain.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route for oil, natural gas, and other goods, and its disruption has affected global markets.
Iran claims it must approve ships passing through the strait and has charged high fees for transit, which other countries dispute.
Qatar’s deputy prime minister is open to negotiating fees if used temporarily for purposes like mine clearing to help normalize shipping.
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The U.S. military fired a missile at the engine room of a cargo ship trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports. The ship ignored many warnings and is now stuck in the Gulf of Oman without being boarded. This blockade started in April to limit Iran's trade and came after conflict in the region.
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The U.S. military stopped the Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star by firing a missile at its engine room.
The ship ignored more than 20 warnings from U.S. forces before the missile strike.
The Lian Star is now adrift in the Gulf of Oman; U.S. forces have not boarded it.
So far, the U.S. has stopped six ships trying to break the blockade; one ship was allowed to pass.
Over 100 ships have been redirected away from Iranian ports by the blockade.
The blockade began on April 17 in response to Iran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz after fighting began in the Middle East.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for oil and gas shipments, and its disruption is affecting the global economy.
President Donald Trump has met with advisers but has not yet decided on extending a ceasefire or reopening the strait.
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The current and former leaders of the Green Party say the party should listen to voters who support Reform UK to better address inequality. They argue many Reform voters have been left behind by past government policies and that their concerns about the cost of living crisis are valid.
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Zack Polanski is the current leader of the Green Party; Caroline Lucas is a former leader.
They spoke at a conference organized by the left-wing group Compass in east London.
Polls show 27% of voters would choose Reform UK if there was a general election.
Polanski says Reform voters feel neglected by years of government austerity and broken political promises.
Lucas said Reform voters’ concerns about the cost of living crisis are understandable, even if they disagree with Reform’s solutions.
Reform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon has faced criticism for social media posts.
Reform UK and the new party Restore Britain may compete for the same voters in the upcoming Makerfield by-election.
Both Green leaders support electoral reform, including proportional representation, to improve democracy.
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Roger Daltrey of The Who says the band is not finished and still plans to do farewell tours in England, Australia, and other places in 2027. He also said they will keep performing on special occasions even after those tours and that he will continue his solo shows as long as his voice allows.
Key Facts
The Who had a farewell tour last year but more farewell tours are planned for 2027.
Pete Townshend, the band's guitarist, needs another knee surgery which delays touring plans.
Roger Daltrey has had some health issues but hopes to complete the tours in 2027.
The band does not plan to tour the U.S. again but will perform at charity or special events.
Daltrey, who is 82 years old, will continue solo performances as long as he is physically able.
He acknowledges that singing voices can weaken with age but feels lucky his voice is still strong.
The band and Daltrey show a strong commitment to performing live for their fans.
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A truck carrying Afghan refugees who recently returned to their country overturned in Laghman Province, eastern Afghanistan. At least 22 people died and 36 were injured. Officials say the driver lost control, and an investigation is ongoing.
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The accident happened in Laghman Province, eastern Afghanistan.
The truck was carrying Afghan refugees who had recently returned home.
At least 22 people were killed in the crash.
Another 36 people were injured.
Officials reported that the truck driver lost control of the vehicle.
Authorities have started investigating the cause of the accident.
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Marcia Lucas, the film editor who won an Oscar for the original Star Wars movie, has died at age 80 from metastatic cancer. She played a key role in shaping the story and emotional impact of the first Star Wars films and worked with famous directors like George Lucas and Martin Scorsese.
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Marcia Lucas won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the 1977 film Star Wars (later called A New Hope).
She was married to George Lucas during the making of the first three Star Wars movies.
Marcia helped organize complex scenes, including the famous Death Star battle, by editing dialogue and action footage.
She began her career as a film librarian before becoming a respected film editor in Hollywood.
Besides Star Wars, she worked on early George Lucas films and several 1970s Martin Scorsese movies such as Taxi Driver.
Marcia and George Lucas adopted a daughter, Amanda, but divorced in 1983 after 14 years of marriage.
She later married Tom Rodrigues and had a second daughter, Amy.
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill and Lucasfilm both expressed sadness and paid tribute to her influence and kindness.
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Four men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days have been rescued, while two others are still missing. Rescue teams from Laos, Thailand, and other countries worked together to find and evacuate the men as water levels dropped inside the cave.
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Seven villagers entered the cave last week to search for minerals and became trapped by sudden flash flooding.
One villager escaped and alerted authorities about the trapped group.
Five of the trapped men were found alive on Wednesday, and four have now been safely brought out of the cave.
The rescue involved teams from Laos, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, France, and Australia.
The first rescue took about 30 minutes and involved diving through narrow, flooded passages.
The rescued men were given oxygen and wrapped in foil blankets after exiting the cave.
Rescue teams are still searching for two men who remain missing inside the cave.
The location of the cave is in Xaisomboun province, about 75 miles north of Laos’ capital, Vientiane.
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A Russian drone struck an apartment building in the Romanian city of Galati, causing damage and injuring two people. Romania, a member of NATO and the EU, condemned the attack and said the drone was Russian, while Russia denied involvement. The incident raises concerns about the growing danger of spillover from the war in Ukraine.
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The drone hit the roof and lift shaft of an apartment block in Galati, Romania.
A woman and her teenage son were hospitalized with minor injuries.
The drone caused a fire and panic among residents, many of whom fear further attacks.
Romania identified the drone as a Russian Geran-2 (Shahed) model.
The drone was part of a swarm targeting Ukrainian ports important for grain exports.
Romanian fighter jets had little time to react, so they did not intercept the drone.
NATO and EU condemned Russia for endangering civilian areas near the conflict.
Romania considered but rejected invoking NATO's emergency Article 4 to avoid panic.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth softened his criticism of China while speaking to leaders and diplomats from Asia. He encouraged the United States and its Asian allies to work together to address common threats, following President Donald Trump’s recent summit in Beijing.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue conference in Singapore.
He reduced his usual tough stance on China in these remarks.
The conference was organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Hegseth highlighted the importance of teamwork between the U.S. and Asian countries.
The goal is to share the responsibility of dealing with regional security threats.
This came shortly after President Donald Trump’s bilateral summit in Beijing.
The focus was on maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Hegseth’s comments signal a more balanced approach toward China in U.S. security talks.
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Voters in Malta are taking part in early elections after Prime Minister Robert Abela called a snap vote. The elections come amid concerns about inflation linked to the war in Iran and issues like the economy and corruption.
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Malta is holding early elections called by Prime Minister Robert Abela.
The snap election was called partly because of worries that the Iran war could cause higher inflation.
The economy and corruption are important issues for voters in this election.
Prime Minister Abela’s Labour party is expected to win and continue leading the government.
The voting is currently happening across Malta.
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A humpback whale that got stranded in the Baltic Sea and caught a lot of attention in Germany was found dead near a Danish island. Its body was pulled onto a beach in Denmark, and officials will perform an autopsy to find out why it died.
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The humpback whale was first seen near Germany on March 3.
It was nicknamed "Timmy" and "Hope" by the German media.
The whale stayed in shallow Baltic Sea waters for about two weeks before dying.
It was found dead on May 14 near the island of Anholt in Denmark.
A rescue operation tried to guide it back to the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean by moving it on a barge on May 2.
Experts are unsure why the whale entered the Baltic Sea, which is not its usual home.
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency will examine the whale's body to find the cause of death.
A Danish news outlet livestreamed the whale being pulled onto the beach.
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