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Nicola Sturgeon spoke publicly for the first time after her husband, Peter Murrell, admitted stealing over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP). She said she did not know about his actions and is trying to cope with the situation.
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Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive and Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband, pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.
Murrell used the stolen money to buy luxury goods, jewelry, cosmetics, two cars, a motorhome, kitchenware, and coffee machines.
Murrell was arrested, pleaded guilty in court, and remains in custody awaiting sentencing on June 23.
Nicola Sturgeon denied any knowledge of the embezzlement and was questioned by police but never charged.
Sturgeon described feeling deceived and betrayed by Murrell and said this has been the worst week of her life.
The police investigation into SNP finances, called Operation Branchform, began in 2021 and lasted about five years.
First Minister John Swinney opposed calls for a further inquiry, citing the thorough police investigation.
Sturgeon appeared at a book festival in Ireland to discuss her memoir and her experience during the scandal.
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Two Iranian brothers who took part in anti-government protests fled to northern Iraq to escape arrest and possible execution. Despite a ceasefire announced by President Trump, human rights groups report the Iranian regime has increased crackdowns, including arrests and executions.
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The war between the U.S. and Iran has lasted 90 days with unstable hopes for a peace deal.
Karvan (22) and his brother Kavian (20) participated in protests against the Iranian government in 2022 and early 2026.
Iranian protests were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman, while in police custody.
President Trump stated about 32,000 people were killed in the government’s crackdown, though this number is not verified.
Tens of thousands have been arrested, and dozens executed since the protests began.
The brothers fled Iran on May 13 to the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq for safety.
Rights group Hengaw reports about 40,000 people detained during recent protests, 31 sentenced to death, and 15 executed.
Despite a ceasefire starting April 8, the government increased arrests targeting protesters and anyone documenting the conflict.
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President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if the country does not "behave" in the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway. Oman is considered a key ally of the United States in that region.
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President Trump made a threat to bomb Oman.
The reason given was for Oman not to "behave" in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic passage for global shipping and oil transport.
Oman is recognized as an important ally of the United States.
The threat was reported by CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
The statement raises concerns about U.S. relations with Oman and regional stability.
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Smoke was seen rising over south Beirut after Israel launched air strikes on the Lebanese capital. An apartment building was hit, according to a Lebanese military official, and Israel confirmed the attacks.
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Israeli forces carried out air strikes in south Beirut.
Smoke was visible over the area after the attack.
An apartment building was damaged in the strikes.
A Lebanese military official reported the impact on the building.
Israel’s military acknowledged they had carried out the strikes.
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Hundreds of undocumented Bangladeshi migrants and Rohingya refugees are leaving India’s West Bengal state. This happens after the state set up detention centers for foreigners, leading to worries about the safety of these groups.
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West Bengal, a state in India, started detention centers for foreigners.
Many undocumented migrants from Bangladesh began to leave West Bengal.
Rohingya refugees, who fled from Myanmar, are also fleeing this area.
The migrants and refugees fear arrest or detention due to new rules.
Rights groups say these communities are at greater risk because of government actions.
The ruling party in India, BJP, is behind these measures.
Bangladesh is the main destination for these migrants who are leaving India.
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Hezbollah is using fibre-optic drones to attack Israeli soldiers and civilians near the Lebanon-Israel border. These drones are small, fly low, and are controlled by a wire that sends live video back to the operator, making them hard to detect and stop. Since a ceasefire began in April, these drones have caused most of the casualties and created fear in border communities.
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Hezbollah uses fibre-optic drones, also called FPVs (First-Person View), to attack targets in Israel.
These drones are loaded with explosives and controlled through a thin optical wire, making jamming signals difficult.
Since the April ceasefire, eight out of twelve Israeli deaths have been caused by these drones.
More than 100 drone attacks have targeted Israeli border communities since the ceasefire.
The drones fly low and quietly, often arriving without warning, which makes them hard to detect.
Israeli soldiers sometimes shoot down the drones but lose track of many due to their small size and low flight.
The drones are cheap to make, costing about $300-$400 each, and Hezbollah reportedly has many trained operators.
This drone tactic is inspired by similar military drone use observed in the Ukraine conflict.
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Two Iranian brothers who took part in protests in January said that after the war and ceasefire, the Iranian government became harsher toward its people. They described the situation inside Iran as chaotic and worsening, and they left the country on May 13.
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Two Iranian brothers joined protests in Iran in January.
They reported the situation inside Iran became chaotic after the war began.
After a ceasefire, the government’s actions against the people became more extreme.
The brothers decided to leave Iran on May 13.
Their statements were shared in an interview with CBS News.
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The European Union (EU) is considering new limits on imports from China due to concerns that cheap Chinese goods are harming European factories. EU leaders will discuss this issue ahead of a summit in June, aiming to protect local industries while maintaining trade relations with China.
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EU commissioners will meet to discuss possible restrictions on Chinese imports.
There is worry that cheap Chinese products are causing damage similar to the US "rust belt" decline.
Chinese imports can be up to 40% cheaper than European goods.
No final decisions are expected at the meeting; it will prepare for a leaders’ summit on June 18.
Possible measures include quotas and tariff rate quotas to limit some Chinese goods.
The EU also considers laws like the anti-coercion instrument and the “made in EU” law to protect industries.
China’s economic strategy focuses on supporting its own industries, making it hard to change its trade behavior.
Experts warn that China may respond strongly if the EU restricts access to its market.
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A United Nations report warns that human-caused climate change will cause higher global temperatures and more rainfall in the coming years. The report predicts record heat levels worldwide, with serious effects expected in the United States, especially in Alaska, including more wildfires, droughts, and heavy storms.
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Earth's average temperature is likely to rise above 2.7°F (1.5°C) compared to pre-industrial times, breaking international safety goals.
The Arctic is warming at three times the global average, causing faster ice melt.
There is an 80% chance the world will see new record high temperatures soon.
The year 2024 was the hottest year recorded and the first to surpass the Paris Agreement's limit of 3.6°F warming.
Alaska will likely experience more rainfall between May and September from 2026 to 2030.
The U.S. faces increased risks of wildfires, drought, and damaging storms due to rising temperatures.
El Niño, a weather pattern involving ocean and atmospheric changes, may cause 2027 to be another record hot year.
Drought and wildfire risks are rising in the Amazon rainforest, as noted by the World Meteorological Organization.
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A fire broke out early Thursday in the dormitory of a girls’ boarding school in Kenya’s Rift Valley, killing at least 16 students and injuring many others. Parents waited outside the school, worried about their children, while emergency teams worked to put out the fire.
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The fire happened early Thursday morning.
It broke out in the dormitory of a girls’ boarding school.
The school is located in Kenya’s Rift Valley region.
At least 16 students died in the fire.
Dozens of students were injured.
Parents gathered outside the school to look for their children.
Emergency teams extinguished the fire after several hours.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) chief is traveling to Ituri in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to help fight the country’s 17th Ebola outbreak, which has spread mainly in that area. The outbreak is caused by a rare Ebola strain called Bundibugyo, which currently has no approved vaccine or treatment.
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The Ebola outbreak in DRC has 121 confirmed cases and 17 confirmed deaths so far.
About 90% of patients are being treated in Ituri province, where the WHO Director-General is going to offer support.
The Bundibugyo Ebola strain differs from the usual Ebola Zaire strain and has no available vaccines or medicines yet.
Africa CDC plans to have a vaccine and treatment for Bundibugyo Ebola by the end of 2026.
Aid supplies like masks, gloves, boots, and medicines are being sent to Bunia, the capital of Ituri.
Health workers face challenges like lack of protective gear, distrust from locals, and attacks by armed groups.
The DRC government is using $20 million to help contain the outbreak.
The U.S. government has given $112 million in total aid, with $80 million added recently to support efforts in DRC and Uganda.
Uganda has confirmed 8 Ebola cases, including one death, and has closed its border with DRC to prevent spread.
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An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed at least 10 people, including five children, targeting a senior Hamas commander. The strike is part of ongoing Israeli efforts to eliminate Hamas leaders amid stalled peace talks.
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At least 10 people died in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Gaza City.
Five of the victims were children.
The main target was Imad Asleem, a senior Hamas commander, who was killed along with his teenage daughter.
Israel said it struck two key Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza but did not name them.
Recent strikes also killed Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas's military wing, and others.
The violence follows a deadly 2023 Hamas attack that killed about 1,200 Israelis and led to a major Israeli military campaign.
More than 72,800 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the fighting began.
Indirect, US-led talks are ongoing but have not yet resolved key issues such as Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals.
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Satellite data shows a large area of unusually warm water spreading across the Pacific Ocean, which NASA says may signal the start of an El Niño event later this year. El Niño is a natural climate cycle that changes ocean temperatures and weather patterns, often causing significant effects globally.
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NASA used the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite to measure warm water and rising sea levels in the Pacific Ocean.
Warm water detected by the satellite stretches hundreds of miles along the equator, moving toward South America.
El Niño is the warm phase of a natural climate cycle called ENSO that happens every 2 to 7 years.
During El Niño, trade winds weaken and push warm water eastward, influencing weather around the world.
Possible effects in the U.S. include warmer, drier weather in the north and wetter conditions in the Gulf Coast and Southeast.
El Niño can reduce Atlantic hurricane activity but increase hurricanes in the Pacific.
Scientists observed "Kelvin waves," pulses of warm water moving east, which are signs El Niño could develop.
Multiple Kelvin waves over several months usually lead to a full El Niño event, and this process is currently underway.
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A rare full moon called a "monthly blue moon" will appear on May 31. This happens when two full moons occur in the same month, a natural event that happens every two to three years.
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The blue moon will be full on May 31 at 4:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
It is called a monthly blue moon because it is the second full moon in May.
The moon will not appear blue; it often looks orange when rising near the horizon.
The orange color is due to the moon’s light passing through more atmosphere, scattering blue light.
The moon will be a "micromoon," meaning it is at its farthest point from Earth, so it will appear smaller.
No telescope is needed to see the blue moon; the naked eye or binoculars work well.
Blue moons occur because the lunar cycle (29.5 days) does not perfectly fit into the calendar year.
The next similar blue moon events will happen in May 2027 and December 2028.
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Ousmane Sonko, who was recently removed as Senegal’s prime minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has been elected as the speaker of Senegal’s parliament. This change happened three days after his dismissal from the prime minister position.
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Ousmane Sonko was fired as prime minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Three days after his firing, Sonko was elected as the speaker of the parliament.
President Faye appointed a new economist as the prime minister after Sonko’s removal.
Sonko’s election as parliament speaker challenges President Faye’s authority.
This political change took place in Senegal, a country in West Africa.
The article also references other regional issues, such as the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and slowed livestock markets in Abidjan.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Oman after President Donald Trump threatened to take military action if Oman tried to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. government said it will not accept any attempt to charge fees or restrict passage through this important waterway.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global oil supplies.
President Trump warned Oman to “behave or we’ll have to blow ’em up.”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly warned Oman against imposing a toll system in the Strait.
The U.S. government opposes any effort to control or charge ships passing through the Strait.
The warning came in a social media post by Secretary Bessent.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea.
Controlling the Strait would affect global oil trade and security.
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A photo showing Thai police officers dressed in festival outfits while arresting a suspect was widely shared by news outlets but was found to be a fake image created by AI. The real photo shows the officers in normal clothes, and the fake image was released by the police’s own Facebook page to show a friendlier side.
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The fake image showed five male Thai police officers and one female in flashy festival dresses with a handcuffed suspect.
The arrest was real, but the image of the officers in costumes was created using artificial intelligence (AI).
The AI image came from the Tha Luang police station’s Facebook page.
The Facebook account administrator made the fake image to show a “cute and humorous” side of the police.
Several major newspapers, including in the UK and US, published stories based on the fake image.
The real photo shows only the five male officers in their normal uniforms; the female in costume was not in the original.
The incident shows how hard it is for media outlets to verify if images are real, especially when AI can create convincing fakes.
AI tools for checking image authenticity are not yet reliable, making it easier for fake images to be spread unintentionally.
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Cuba is facing a growing humanitarian crisis due to fuel shortages that cause power outages and disrupt basic services like water and food storage. The crisis has worsened since the United States, under President Trump, increased pressure on the Cuban government and cut off its oil supply linked to Venezuela.
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Cuba has limited fuel, causing long power blackouts and making basic tasks difficult.
About 1 million Cubans lack regular access to water because fuel shortages stop delivery trucks.
Food spoils as refrigerators lose power.
Over 96,000 surgeries have been delayed, and childhood vaccinations have paused.
Fuel shortages began after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, Cuba’s main oil provider.
President Trump is using increasing pressure on Cuba to try to change its government.
Unlike Venezuela, Cuba’s government structure means removing its leader may not cause a full collapse.
Diplomacy continues, but the situation is worsening daily with no clear improvement soon.
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A court in Northern Ireland is hearing a trial against Jeffrey Donaldson, a former MP and DUP leader, who faces 18 sexual offence charges from incidents between 1985 and 2008. An alleged victim told police about nightmares and abuse by Donaldson when she was a child, and the jury also heard a letter where Donaldson expressed regret for causing pain.
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Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 charges, including rape, related to two alleged victims.
The alleged abuse took place between 1985 and 2008.
The complainant described waking from nightmares about men hurting children and feeling "dirty" for a long time.
Donaldson wrote a letter in 2020 expressing regret and asking for forgiveness.
The alleged victim recalled Donaldson being physically inappropriate when she was a child and teenager.
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor, is charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault but is unfit to stand trial due to mental health.
The trial is happening at Newry crown court and is expected to last about four weeks.
The complainant appeared via video link and described the impact of the abuse on her life.
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Broadway actor Joshua Henry talked about the musical "Ragtime" on CBS Mornings. He said the show tells stories about people living in America around the year 1900.
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Joshua Henry is a star on Broadway.
He appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the musical "Ragtime."
"Ragtime" is a musical set at the turn of the 20th century.
The show portrays different American lives from that time.
Henry described the musical as reflecting who Americans are.
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