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Protests have started in India after an Italian chemical factory known for pollution was bought by an Indian company and reopened. The factory makes PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems, and people are worried about pollution and lack of regulation in India.
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The Italian factory, formerly called Miteni, was closed in 2018 after causing serious pollution in Italy's drinking water.
Miteni’s executives were convicted in June 2025 for the contamination that affected over 350,000 people.
The factory’s equipment was moved to India and rebuilt by Laxmi Organic Industries, which started operating in early 2025.
PFAS chemicals are called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily and can harm health.
Laxmi Organic Industries denies polluting the environment.
Protests began in January 2026 outside the Indian factory and the issue reached the Indian parliament in February.
India has no specific rules banning PFAS production or pollution related to these chemicals.
European and Indian activists have held talks about possible bans on PFAS and the relocation of polluting industries.
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The trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), for alleged sex offences will begin in Newry crown court. He faces charges including rape and indecent assault, while his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, is charged with helping him but is considered unfit to stand trial.
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Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, is charged with rape, gross indecency, and other sexual offences spanning 21 years.
His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, is charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault but will only face a trial of facts due to mental health issues.
The trial is expected to last at least four weeks and will take place in Newry crown court with heavy security and media coverage.
Donaldson resigned as an MP and DUP leader after his arrest in March 2024 and was suspended from the party.
The charges involve two alleged victims and include offences dating from 1985 to 2006, including an alleged act of gross indecency towards a child.
The trial of facts is a hearing that tests evidence but does not lead to a criminal conviction and will run alongside Donaldson’s trial.
Northern Ireland’s attorney general warned people not to post information on social media that could affect the trial or violate victims’ anonymity.
The DUP lost Donaldson’s former seat in a byelection and has appointed Gavin Robinson as the new party leader.
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Almost 90 drones fell into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during a light show at the Vivid Sydney festival because of a technical problem. The drone company said a change in radio signals caused the drones to land in the water, and upcoming shows have been cancelled while safety checks are done.
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About 90 drones crashed into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during the Vivid Sydney light festival.
The incident happened on the evening of May 25 near the popular Cockle Bay area.
The UK-based company Skymagic, which runs the show, said a radio frequency change caused the problem.
The drones followed safety rules and did not fall outside the planned area.
Two upcoming drone shows were cancelled as a safety measure.
Vivid Sydney started drone shows in 2024, using up to 1,000 drones for each display.
The festival runs for three weeks and features many light installations around Sydney Harbour.
Vivid Sydney is known as the Southern Hemisphere’s largest festival of light, music, and ideas.
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Sonny Rollins, a famous jazz saxophone player known for his strong style and creativity, died at age 95 at his home in Woodstock, New York. He helped shape jazz music for over 50 years with his unique sound and continued to perform and innovate until health issues forced his retirement.
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Sonny Rollins was a tenor saxophonist and a key figure in jazz music for more than 50 years.
He died at age 95 at home in Woodstock, New York, with no specific cause of death mentioned.
Rollins was known for constantly changing and experimenting with his music style.
He was one of the last great players from the bebop jazz era alongside John Coltrane and Charlie Parker.
His saxophone can be heard on the Rolling Stones’ 1981 album "Tattoo You."
He stopped playing music in 2014 due to pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease.
Rollins won two Grammy awards for jazz music, including one for a live performance after the September 11 attacks.
He was born in Harlem in 1930 into a musical family and knew from childhood he wanted to be a musician.
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The US launched strikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran during a seven-week ceasefire, calling the attacks defensive. Negotiators from Iran and the US are holding talks in Qatar to reach a peace deal focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and possibly releasing frozen Iranian assets.
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US forces targeted missile launch sites and boats laying mines in southern Iran during the ceasefire.
US Central Command said the strikes were defensive and did not end the ceasefire.
Iran reported deaths of four Revolutionary Guard troops during the US strikes.
Iranian negotiators, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, are meeting with US representatives in Qatar.
Talks may include unfreezing Iranian assets held abroad, including in Qatar.
President Trump aims to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons and may allow Iran to destroy enriched uranium under international supervision.
The deal would reopen Iran’s shipping through the Strait of Hormuz but would delay nuclear program talks for 30 to 60 days after.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks continue and the strait will open one way or another.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to use strong military action against Hezbollah after a drone attack killed an Israeli soldier in Northern Israel. Since March, 23 Israeli soldiers have died in conflicts with Hezbollah fighters.
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A drone attack by Hezbollah killed an Israeli soldier in Northern Israel.
Since March, 23 Israeli soldiers have been killed by Hezbollah fighters.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel will respond with "overwhelming" force against Hezbollah.
Hezbollah is a militant group based in Lebanon.
Netanyahu’s statement signals a tough military approach to the conflict.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
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John Bolton, a former U.S. national security adviser, said that the talks aimed at ending the war in Iran are a mistake. He expressed his wish that the negotiations would fail.
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John Bolton previously served as the White House national security adviser.
He criticized the negotiations to end the conflict involving Iran.
Bolton called the ceasefire in the conflict a mistake.
He spoke about these views in an interview with CNN’s Pamela Brown.
Bolton hopes the peace talks will not succeed.
He has been vocal about disagreeing with President Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict.
The article focuses on ongoing discussions to resolve the war in Iran.
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Sonny Rollins, a leading jazz saxophonist known as the "Saxophone Colossus," died at the age of 95 at his home in New York. He was known for his creative music style that influenced jazz for decades and expressed social and spiritual ideas.
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Sonny Rollins was a famous tenor saxophone player with a career spanning many decades.
He earned the nickname "Saxophone Colossus" after his 1956 album of the same name.
Rollins used jazz music to comment on social issues like civil rights and events like 9/11.
He lived in Woodstock, New York, and died at his home there.
Rollins practiced yoga and credited it for helping him stay healthy and creative.
His music style was intense and powerful, defining a style called hard bop.
He took long breaks to practice publicly, including on the Williamsburg Bridge in New York.
Rollins worked with other jazz legends like Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk and influenced artists outside jazz.
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Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after students protested a government decision to close it in the middle of the school year. The protests happened for several days before the closure order was reversed.
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Bilgi University is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
The government had ordered the university to close in the middle of the school year.
Students protested against this closure decree for several days.
Police had taken action against these protests before the university reopened.
After the protests, the university was allowed to reopen.
The reopening was seen as a victory by the students who protested.
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Many families in Nigeria are changing how they prepare for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha because of rising costs. Higher prices for food, transport, and livestock are making it harder for people to travel, buy animals for sacrifice, or celebrate as usual.
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Yunus Akanji, an Islamic teacher in Abuja, is not traveling home or buying a ram for Eid this year due to financial pressure.
Parents and community members who usually support Akanji’s school are struggling to pay tuition fees.
Transport costs have more than doubled for some people, making travel home for Eid too expensive.
A fashion designer says fewer customers are buying clothes because higher fuel and electricity costs increase business expenses.
At Kubwa livestock market, sellers face slow sales as animal prices have almost doubled compared to last year.
The cost of moving animals from northern Nigeria has increased due to higher fuel and transport prices.
Buyers are reducing how many animals they purchase or skipping buying them entirely because of cost.
Inflation in Nigeria has been steadily raising prices for food and goods over recent years.
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Sonny Rollins, a famous and innovative jazz saxophone player, died at 95 in his home in Woodstock, New York. He was known for his unique sound and constant change in style and was one of the most important musicians of the bebop jazz era.
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Sonny Rollins was a tenor saxophonist famous for his bold sound and new ideas in jazz music.
He died at age 95 in Woodstock, New York, with no specific cause of death given.
Rollins was one of the last great musicians from the bebop era alongside John Coltrane and Charlie Parker.
He worked with famous artists like Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis early in his career.
He struggled with heroin addiction in his youth, spent time in jail, and later sought treatment.
Rollins played a saxophone solo on the Rolling Stones’ song “Waiting on a Friend” in 1981.
He won Grammy Awards in 2001 and 2006 for his jazz music.
Rollins stopped playing music in 2014 due to lung disease but continued touring and practicing into his 80s.
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Sonny Rollins, a highly influential jazz saxophonist, died at age 95 at his home in Woodstock, New York. Known as "the Saxophone Colossus," he was a key figure in the bebop jazz movement and released over 60 albums during his career.
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Sonny Rollins was born in 1930 in Harlem, New York City.
He began playing saxophone at age seven, inspired by family and jazz musicians.
Rollins became famous for his inventive and expressive jazz solos and was called one of the greatest improvisers in jazz history.
He worked with many jazz legends, including Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and John Coltrane.
Rollins struggled with heroin addiction, committed armed robbery in 1950, was jailed for 10 months, and later overcame his addiction.
His famous albums include Saxophone Colossus (1956), Way Out West (1957), and Freedom Suite (1958).
He believed in the spiritual and emotional power of jazz music.
His death was announced on his official website and confirmed by his publicist.
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US forces carried out strikes on missile sites and boats in southern Iran, targeting what they said were threats to US troops. These attacks happened as Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks aiming to end the ongoing war between the two countries.
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The US military struck missile launch sites and boats in southern Iran on May 25, 2026.
The US Central Command said the strikes were acts of self-defense to protect American forces.
Targets included missile sites and boats laying naval mines.
The strikes risk damaging a fragile ceasefire that started on April 8, 2026.
Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to try to end the war with the US.
The war has disrupted the global economy, especially energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the strikes, oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel because of optimism about a peace deal.
The US dollar weakened as investors hoped the talks would lead to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rescuers are trying to save seven people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos. The group entered the cave to search for gold and animals but got stuck when rain and landslides blocked the entrance.
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Seven villagers are trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province, Laos.
They went into the cave on Wednesday looking for gold and wildlife.
Heavy rain and landslides sealed the cave entrance, trapping them inside.
Rescue teams are pumping water out and clearing rocks to reach the trapped people.
The cave has very narrow passages, some only about 20 inches wide.
Experts from the 2018 Thai cave rescue are helping with the Laos rescue effort.
A survivor escaped and alerted authorities about those still trapped.
Rescuers believe they are within 20 meters (65 feet) of the trapped group but have not found signs of life yet.
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Muslim pilgrims have started arriving in Mina, near Mecca, to prepare for Arafah Day, an important day during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Many pilgrims expressed feelings of peace and thankfulness as they get ready for this significant religious event.
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Pilgrims are arriving in Mina, a location close to Mecca.
This arrival is in preparation for Arafah Day, which is part of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Hajj is an annual religious event that Muslims perform.
Arafah Day is one of the holiest days in Islam.
Pilgrims mentioned feeling peaceful and grateful.
Mina serves as a gathering place before the main rituals of Hajj.
The Hajj pilgrimage attracts Muslims from around the world.
This event happens every year according to the Islamic calendar.
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About 90 drones crashed into Darling Harbour during a light show called Star-Bound at Sydney’s Vivid festival. No one was hurt, but shows scheduled for the next two days were canceled so operators can fix technical problems and check safety.
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The drone show, Star-Bound, experienced "unforeseen technical difficulties" causing 89 drones to fall into Cockle Bay.
No injuries were reported from the drone crashes.
Shows on the following Tuesday and Wednesday were canceled for safety reviews.
Skymagic, the drone operator, said a change in radio signals caused drones to lose accurate positioning.
Drones followed emergency safety procedures, including stopping mid-air and returning home if unaffected.
Some drones hit a safety boundary called a "geofence," which led them to shut down and fall into the water.
Officials say public safety is the top priority, and cancellations are precautionary.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the incident.
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Three men from Chile have been arrested in Argentina for their connection to a group accused of burglarizing the homes of U.S. professional athletes. These thefts targeted players from the NFL, NBA, and other sports, stealing valuables worth millions of dollars.
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Three Chilean men were arrested in Argentina for burglaries involving U.S. athletes' homes.
They are wanted in the U.S. on federal charges related to these thefts.
The group allegedly targeted famous athletes like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Two of the men were also connected to a robbery at tennis star Juan Martin del Potro's home in Argentina.
The stolen items included watches, jewelry, cash, designer bags, and other valuables worth over $2 million.
The burglaries mostly happened when the athletes were away playing games.
Authorities found photos of the suspects with stolen property, including a safe taken from Milwaukee Bucks player Bobby Portis’s home.
The suspects are currently in Chile, waiting for possible extradition to the U.S.
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The US military carried out strikes on locations in southern Iran to protect American troops from threats. This happened while Iranian negotiators were meeting in Qatar to discuss a peace deal with the United States.
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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were for self-defense.
Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats trying to place mines.
Navy Captain Tim Hawkins spoke about the operation and said the US is trying to act carefully during a ceasefire.
The strikes aim to stop threats from Iranian forces against US troops.
The talks in Qatar involve top Iranian negotiators and the US, focused on making peace.
CENTCOM did not share more details about the exact time or location of the strikes.
This military action happened at the same time as diplomacy efforts in Qatar.
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The United States carried out strikes in southern Iran to protect its forces from threats. The targets were missile launch sites and Iranian boats placing mines, according to U.S. Central Command.
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The strikes happened on a Monday in southern Iran.
U.S. Central Command called the strikes "self-defense" actions.
Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian vessels laying mines.
The strikes aimed to protect U.S. troops from Iranian threats.
U.S. forces say they are acting with restraint during an ongoing ceasefire.
President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are going well.
Trump warned that if no agreement is reached, conflict could become bigger.
Trump encouraged Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords, a U.S.-led peace effort.
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The U.S. military launched strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats placing mines, stating the actions were defensive to protect troops. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said negotiations on a deal with Iran were going well and proposed expanding the Abraham Accords to include more countries.
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The U.S. military carried out strikes in southern Iran on missile launch sites and boats laying mines.
The strikes were described as "self-defense" to protect U.S. troops from threats by Iranian forces.
Captain Tim Hawkins from U.S. Central Command said the military was showing restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.
President Trump said talks with Iran were "proceeding nicely" despite the strikes.
Trump suggested including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan in the Abraham Accords, agreements to normalize relations with Israel.
Saudi Arabia has not joined the accords due to its position on Palestinian statehood; Pakistan also does not have diplomatic relations with Israel.
The Abraham Accords began under Trump’s first term, initially involving Israel, UAE, and Bahrain, and later Sudan, Morocco, and Kazakhstan.
It is unclear when or if a final deal with Iran will be completed or if Iran will join the accords.
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