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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli troops have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon and are active in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley. He also stated that Israeli forces have taken control of about 70% of the Gaza Strip.
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Israeli forces crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
They are operating in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
Israeli troops are also active in the Bekaa Valley, a region in Lebanon.
Prime Minister Netanyahu described this as a "tactical victory."
Netanyahu said the Israeli military controls around 70% of the Gaza Strip.
This news relates to ongoing military actions involving Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza.
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Tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran more than 90 days after a ceasefire stand-off began. Both sides claim the other needs a deal more urgently, with continued military actions and ongoing negotiations. In addition, regional conflicts and global political events are unfolding, including Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Chinese influence in Serbia amid protests.
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More than 90 days into the conflict stand-off, Iran and the U.S. insist time favors their position in negotiations.
The U.S. attacked Iran’s southern coast, citing self-defense against boats laying mines and drone launch sites.
Iran threatened retaliation, and shortly after, U.S. bases in Kuwait were targeted.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced plans to increase military operations in Lebanon despite a truce.
Over 120 Israeli airstrikes were launched in one day, with Beirut struck again after weeks. The UN called the damage horrific.
Serbia’s President received a medal from China and new Chinese investment, while protests erupted in Belgrade over corruption and safety concerns after a deadly accident.
Western Europe experienced a record May heatwave, leading to unusual public behavior such as swimming in city canals despite fines.
In Scotland, a former political leader pleaded guilty to embezzlement linked to a lavish lifestyle.
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The European Union has agreed to release €16.4 billion in funds to Hungary after its new Prime Minister Péter Magyar promised to carry out needed reforms. This money had been frozen due to concerns about corruption and democracy under the previous government led by Viktor Orbán.
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The EU will unlock €16.4 billion in funding for Hungary, including €10 billion from a Covid-19 recovery fund.
The funding was previously blocked due to corruption and democratic issues during Viktor Orbán's rule.
Péter Magyar became Prime Minister less than three weeks ago after winning a landslide election.
Magyar's government made reforms related to anti-corruption and the rule of law to regain EU trust.
Hungary is joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office as part of reforms.
€6.4 billion more will come from EU cohesion funds for economic and social projects.
Magyar plans to use the money for health, transport, education, electricity grid improvements, and new trains.
The new Prime Minister aims to improve relations with the EU and reduce corruption.
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The CBS News show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will feature guests on May 31, 2026, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several U.S. political figures. The show will air on CBS and stream online on Sunday morning.
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The guests on May 31 are Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, former Vice President Mike Pence, and Cindy McCain from the World Food Programme.
Mike Pence is promoting his book called "What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience."
The show airs at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on CBS.
It also streams at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" is a Sunday news program on CBS News.
Cindy McCain is the executive director of the World Food Programme, an organization that helps fight hunger worldwide.
The guests include both U.S. political figures and international leaders.
The program aims to discuss current political and global issues with its guests.
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This article shows pictures from different places around the world highlighting recent events. It includes images of damage in Kyiv from Russian missile strikes, protests in New Jersey over immigration detention conditions, heatwaves in Europe, and health efforts against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Russia used a hypersonic missile to attack Kyiv, causing deaths and injuries.
Russian strikes targeted residential areas of Kyiv after accusations against Ukraine for a drone attack.
Protests occurred outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey over hunger strikes and demands for better living conditions.
Paris and parts of western Europe experienced record-high temperatures in May, with the UN linking this to the climate crisis.
The French Open tennis match was affected by extreme heat, causing physical difficulties for players.
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are responding to the 17th Ebola outbreak there, which has a high death rate.
Local people in Congo are involved in safe burial practices to control the Ebola spread.
Internally displaced people in Congo continue to live in camps due to ongoing conflicts and health crises.
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A Russian drone hit an apartment building in the Romanian town of Galati, near the Ukraine border, causing injuries and damage. Romania responded with fighter jets and a helicopter, and the strike raised concerns among NATO members about regional security.
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The drone struck at 2 a.m. on the tenth floor of an apartment building in Galati, Romania.
Galati is located just 11 kilometers from the Ukraine border.
Two people were injured and the building was evacuated quickly.
Romania sent two F-16 fighter jets and a military helicopter after the strike.
NATO and European leaders condemned the attack, calling it dangerous and reckless.
Romania’s military said the strike was not a direct attack on Romania but highlighted Russia as a regional threat.
The incident increased pressure on NATO to respond to security risks on its eastern border.
Romanian and European leaders called the drone strike a violation of international norms.
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The United Nations added Israel and Russia to a list of countries suspected of committing sexual violence during conflicts. Israel criticized its inclusion, while the UN reported multiple verified cases involving Israeli forces in Palestinian territories and Russian forces in Ukraine.
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The UN placed Israel and Russia on a blacklist for suspected conflict-related sexual violence.
Israel’s government denied the allegations and said it would cut ties with the UN Secretary-General.
The UN report cited 31 verified victims of sexual violence linked to Israeli forces in Gaza and the West Bank during 2023–2025.
Types of abuse included rape, gang rape, forced nudity, threats, and invasive searches.
Victims included men, women, and children, some of whom suffered serious injuries.
The UN said Israeli officials declined some inspection visits over disagreements about access.
The report also documented 310 cases of sexual violence by Russian forces in Ukraine.
The UN monitoring mission confirmed ongoing patterns of abuse by Russian military personnel.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and praised him as a strong supporter of social justice, migration rights, and reparations. They discussed issues affecting vulnerable communities, including immigration policies and the Catholic Church’s apology for its role in slavery.
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Brandon Johnson is the mayor of Chicago and a progressive Democrat.
Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and holds a high global religious position.
They met privately in Rome to talk about social justice, migration, and reparations.
Johnson thanked the pope for opposing wars and supporting vulnerable people.
The pope apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in slavery, which supports Chicago’s push for reparations.
Johnson highlighted Chicago’s resistance to federal immigration raids under President Trump’s policies.
Gifts given to the pope included letters from immigrant families and sports memorabilia.
The meeting aimed to strengthen Chicago’s efforts on human rights with the pope’s global influence.
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Utah’s mountains are expected to receive up to 4 inches of snow in a rare late-season snowfall, mainly above 9,500 feet. This event is unusual due to warmer spring temperatures and dry winter conditions, but it poses minimal risk to most residents.
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Up to 4 inches of snow could fall in Utah’s high mountains, with some areas possibly seeing up to a foot.
Snow will mainly accumulate above 9,500 to 10,000 feet in elevation.
The snow is dense and heavy, unlike the light powder typical of winter storms.
Late-season snowfalls are uncommon because the air is usually too warm for snow this time of year.
Most of Utah’s population will not be affected, but hikers and outdoor visitors should be cautious of slippery trails and poor visibility.
Utah had a weak winter snowpack, with snow levels well below normal, raising concerns about water supply for summer.
Mountain snowpack is crucial for Utah’s water, so even this late snowfall is beneficial.
The National Weather Service is still deciding whether to issue winter weather advisories for this event.
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France has officially repealed the “Code Noir,” a 400-year-old law that once allowed slavery in French Caribbean colonies. The law permitted slave owners to treat enslaved people as property and imposed harsh punishments, including beatings and executions. French lawmakers agreed to remove this outdated law, but there is still debate about whether this action fully addresses the harm caused by slavery.
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The “Code Noir” was a law from 400 years ago that regulated slavery in French Caribbean colonies.
It allowed slaves to be treated as property that could be bought, sold, and passed down.
The law permitted brutal punishments such as beatings and hangings.
French members of parliament voted unanimously to repeal the law.
The repeal is a symbolic step in rejecting slavery’s legacy in France.
Experts are discussing if removing the law is enough to provide justice for descendants of enslaved people.
The debate includes voices from academia, activism, and former government officials.
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The United Nations has added Israel to a list of countries accused of sexual violence in warzones for the first time. The UN verified 31 cases involving Israeli forces abusing Palestinians, but Israel denies the claims and plans to cut ties with the UN office that made the report.
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The UN report confirmed 31 cases of sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank.
These cases include rape, gang rape, forced nudity, and genital violence.
Victims were 14 men, seven women, nine boys, and one girl.
Israel rejects the accusations and plans to stop cooperation with the UN secretary general’s office.
Attempts to fully investigate these claims were blocked by the Israeli government, and detainees were reportedly threatened to keep silent.
Last year, Hamas was also named in a similar UN report about sexual violence during conflict.
A leaked video showed Israeli guards seemingly abusing a Palestinian detainee in a detention center, but charges were later dropped.
Human rights groups warn that investigations into Israeli soldiers’ actions rarely lead to accountability.
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Nicola Sturgeon, former Scottish first minister, said she is not responsible for her estranged husband Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of over £400,000 from the SNP party. Murrell admitted guilt and is in custody, while Sturgeon denies involvement and was not charged after a police investigation.
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Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive and Sturgeon’s estranged husband, pleaded guilty to stealing over £400,000 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.
Murrell used the stolen money to buy luxury items like cars, a motorhome, jewellery, and cosmetics.
Nicola Sturgeon says she did not know about Murrell’s crimes and was never charged despite being questioned by police.
Sturgeon spoke publicly about the situation at the Hay festival and in Ireland, calling it the worst week of her life.
She described feeling betrayed by Murrell, saying she didn’t know him as well as she thought.
Sturgeon criticized the political “progressive left” for lacking strong beliefs and standing for nothing.
She shared her opinions on British prime ministers she worked with, naming David Cameron as her favorite.
Murrell remains in custody following his court admission of embezzlement.
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A Romanian journalist and military expert, Radu Tudor, said NATO’s eastern countries face Russian threats almost every week. He called for NATO to move more military resources from its western to eastern borders to protect countries near Ukraine.
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NATO’s eastern border countries, like Romania, face frequent security risks from Russia.
A recent drone incident in Romania highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
Romania and NATO have strong evidence that Russia, not Ukraine, was behind the drone strike.
Radu Tudor says Russian President Putin has not been truthful about these attacks.
Romania is asking for practical military help, not just talks or symbolic support.
Tudor suggests moving NATO’s military capabilities from the western border to the eastern border.
NATO’s credibility depends on actually protecting the countries most at risk.
The situation reflects wider concerns about the security fallout from the war in Ukraine.
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Russia’s military progress in Ukraine has slowed significantly in 2026, with Ukraine reclaiming territory and inflicting higher Russian casualties. Russia is also facing economic challenges due to high war costs and reduced gold reserves.
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Ukraine retook about 400 square kilometers of territory near Dnipropetrovsk this year.
Russia’s net land gain in Ukraine from January to May 2026 was 104 sq km, far less than 1,619 sq km during the same time last year.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported 145,000 Russian casualties in 2026, including 86,000 killed.
Russia’s rate of losses per square kilometer of advance nearly tripled compared to last year.
Russia has used its gold reserves quickly to finance the war, selling 27.9 tonnes worth over $4 billion.
Ukraine credits its success to targeting Russian supply lines with drones and artillery strikes, called the Logistical Lockdown program.
Russia continues to use glide bombs but Sweden is donating 16 Gripen fighter jets to help Ukraine defend against these attacks.
Ukraine has attacked Russian oil facilities that fund Russia’s war efforts.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is preparing for major Russian attacks within the next day or two. He highlighted that Russia might use drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, and he asked for more U.S. missile defense systems to protect Ukraine.
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Ukraine expects big attacks from Russia possibly on Friday or Saturday night.
Russian attacks may include drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
Zelenskyy advised civilians, especially children, to use bomb shelters for safety.
Ukraine has asked the U.S. for more Patriot missile systems to improve defense.
Russia recently launched a large attack on Kyiv, using 600 drones and many missiles, including one with nuclear capability.
A Russian drone hit an apartment building in NATO member Romania, and another attacked a Turkish cargo ship in the Black Sea.
NATO condemned Russia's actions and pledged to defend all member countries.
Zelenskyy believes Russia is trying to pressure NATO countries and test their air defense systems.
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The trailer for House of the Dragon season 3 shows intense dragon battles and fire, continuing the story set 200 years before Game of Thrones. The new season will focus on a civil war within House Targaryen as characters fight for the Iron Throne, with the show returning to HBO on June 21, 2026.
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House of the Dragon is set about 200 years before Game of Thrones.
The story is based on George R.R. Martin's book Fire and Blood, a history of the Targaryen kings.
Season 3 will feature a big battle called the Battle of the Gullet that was not shown in season 2.
Main characters like Rhaenyra, Aegon II, and Aemond return, played by Emma D’Arcy, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Ewan Mitchell.
New actors joining season 3 include James Norton, Tommy Flanagan, and Dan Fogler.
The trailer shows intense war scenes, dragons, and political struggles for control of King’s Landing.
Season 3 premieres on June 21, 2026, and a fourth and final season is already planned.
The show is on HBO and continues the story of the Targaryen civil war leading to the end of their reign.
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The first of five men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos has been rescued after more than a week. The men were caught inside the cave following heavy floods, and rescue teams are working to save the remaining four men and find two others who are still missing.
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Five men were found alive inside a flooded cave in Laos after being trapped for over a week.
They got stuck while hunting for gold when flash floods hit on May 20.
The men were discovered about 300 meters from the cave entrance.
Rescuers successfully carried the first man out of the cave on Friday.
The men suffered from chest pains and hunger during their time inside the cave.
Rescue teams initially tried pumping out water but later considered teaching the men to scuba dive to escape.
Specialist divers from Thailand, Indonesia, France, and Australia have joined the rescue efforts.
The incident is compared to a similar 2018 cave rescue of a youth football team in Thailand.
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Romania will expel the Russian consul in Constanta and close the consulate after a drone, believed to be meant for Ukraine, crashed into an apartment building in the border town of Galati. Romanian President Nicusor Dan announced these actions in response to the incident.
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A drone crashed into an apartment complex in Galati, a town near Romania's border.
The drone was believed to be targeting Ukraine but ended up in Romanian territory.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said the Russian consul in Constanta will be expelled.
Romania will close the Russian consulate in Constanta.
These measures are in response to the drone incident linked to Russia.
Constanta is a city in southeastern Romania where the Russian consulate is located.
The incident reflects tensions related to the conflict involving Ukraine and Russia.
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Israeli fighter jets attacked a residential building in Ain Qana village, located in southern Lebanon, causing thick smoke to rise. This strike happened while ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon were planned to take place in Washington, DC.
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Israeli fighter jets carried out an airstrike in Ain Qana village, southern Lebanon.
The target was a residential building.
The attack produced large amounts of smoke visible in videos.
This happened amid ongoing ceasefire violations by Israel.
Military-level talks between Israel and Lebanon were scheduled in Washington, DC.
The strike might affect the peace discussions between the two countries.
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Colombia is holding a presidential election that will affect its relationship with the United States. The new leader will influence how the two countries work together in the region.
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Colombians are voting to choose their next president.
The presidency will play a role in shaping Colombia's ties with the U.S.
The U.S. is an important partner to Colombia in their region.
News outlet Noticias Caracol is covering the election.
CBS News is reporting on how the election affects U.S.-Colombia relations.
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