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A student in India created a joke political group called the Cockroach Party. It quickly gained 23 million followers and is seen as a grassroots movement responding to comments made by a top Indian judge.
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The Cockroach Party was started by Abhijeet Dipke, a public relations student.
The party began as a parody of remarks by India’s supreme court judge.
It was created only ten days before reaching 23 million followers on social media.
Critics say the party might secretly support the political opposition.
Abhijeet Dipke talked about the party in an interview with France 24.
The event took place around May 24, 2026.
The party’s name comes from the word “cockroach,” symbolizing the joke nature of the group.
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday that Iran believes it is winning talks with President Trump to end the nearly three-month war. The spokesperson shared an image related to Iranian history on the social platform X as part of this message.
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Iran and the United States, led by President Trump, have been involved in negotiations to end a war lasting almost three months.
Iran’s spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, expressed confidence that Iran is gaining the upper hand in these talks.
The spokesperson posted on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter.
The post included an image of an Iranian archaeological site featuring a Roman emperor, linking history to the current situation.
The conflict has affected Iran significantly over the past few months.
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Fatou Bensouda, who used to lead the International Criminal Court (ICC), talks about facing threats and pressure while investigating issues related to Palestine. She says Israel wanted these investigations to stop and felt that many ICC member countries did not support her. She also mentions the impact of U.S. sanctions and doubts whether leaders like Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can be held accountable by the ICC.
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Fatou Bensouda is the former chief prosecutor of the ICC.
She pursued investigations related to Palestine during her time at the ICC.
Israel wanted the investigations to end and applied pressure against her.
Bensouda says many ICC member states did not provide enough support.
She feels political interests are harming international justice efforts.
The United States imposed sanctions on her during these investigations.
Some accuse the ICC of having double standards in its cases.
Bensouda questions whether top leaders like Prime Minister Netanyahu can be brought to court by the ICC.
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The United States and Iran are close to a peace deal that would unfreeze billions of dollars of Iranian assets and restore normal commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. However, difficult negotiations remain over Iran’s nuclear program, and some US politicians express doubt about the progress.
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Each year, Iranians celebrate the liberation of Khorramshahr from Iraq during the 1980-88 war.
The US-Iran peace talks aim to end conflict that started on February 28, involving war and sanctions.
The deal would release billions of Iranian funds frozen in US accounts in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran wants to avoid pre-conditions about its nuclear program before talks fully start.
President Trump says the deal is not bad, but some Republicans disagree and warn of failure.
Iran denies agreeing to send enriched uranium abroad or limit its enrichment for ten years.
Diplomacy is seen as the main path forward instead of military action.
Israeli concerns about Iran’s missiles and proxies remain unresolved for now.
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Riz Ahmed, a British actor, said that UK intelligence agencies tried to recruit him three times. One attempt involved a senior BBC executive, and another happened after he returned from filming The Road to Guantánamo.
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Riz Ahmed is a 43-year-old actor and musician from London.
UK spies approached him three times to try to recruit him.
One recruitment attempt involved a senior person who recently left the BBC.
After filming The Road to Guantánamo, Ahmed was detained at Luton airport and questioned by security.
At the airport, agents took his phone, threatened him, and asked if he acted to support Muslims.
Riz Ahmed declined to work with the security services.
Ahmed has won an Oscar for a short film and an Emmy for his acting.
He has also expressed interest in becoming a standup comedian.
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A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is causing serious problems for aid groups trying to respond. More than 200 people are suspected to have died, and over 850 cases have been reported, while there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment yet.
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The Ebola outbreak is in the Democratic Republic of Congo and began around April.
Over 200 suspected deaths and more than 850 suspected cases have been reported.
Three Red Cross volunteers died after likely contracting Ebola while handling dead bodies.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff, including program manager Kate White, are part of an international effort to help.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
There is no approved vaccine or specific drugs to treat this Ebola strain, only experimental vaccines are being developed.
Transport restrictions and lack of resources make it hard to send medical help to affected areas.
Ebola spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids and can cause severe symptoms like fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes bleeding.
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China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its Tiangong space station. One astronaut will stay in space for about a year to study how the human body handles long missions.
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The launch took place at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
The crew includes Zhu Yangzhu (commander), Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying, who is the first astronaut from Hong Kong.
Lai Ka-ying has a PhD in computer forensics.
The mission will involve scientific experiments and an in-orbit crew handover with astronauts from the previous Shenzhou 21 mission.
One astronaut will stay on the space station for a year to study long-duration spaceflight effects.
China aims to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030.
China’s Tiangong space station began hosting astronauts in 2021.
China developed its own space station after being excluded from the International Space Station due to U.S. national security concerns.
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Patti LaBelle, a singer known as the "Godmother of Soul," has been performing for 60 years and recently celebrated her 82nd birthday. She continues to sing professionally, enjoys playing cards, and embraces her life and career with pride.
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Patti LaBelle has had a singing career lasting six decades.
She is nicknamed the "Godmother of Soul."
LaBelle celebrated her 82nd birthday recently.
She still sings professionally and plans to continue as long as she can.
As a child, she was shy but loved singing in church and at home.
A record executive changed her last name to LaBelle and made a harsh comment about her appearance.
Her group Labelle had a hit song called "Lady Marmalade," which was controversial at the time.
LaBelle also writes cookbooks and sells food and houseware products.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports President Trump's memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran. He said the final agreement must include strict controls on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Netanyahu expressed his support for President Trump’s MOU with Iran on Sunday.
The agreement aims to extend the ceasefire with Iran for 60 days.
Netanyahu said he talked with President Trump about the peace deal on Saturday.
He emphasized that any final deal must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
The MOU is seen as a step toward peaceful negotiations with Iran.
Netanyahu’s position highlights Israel’s security concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The ceasefire and talks are meant to reduce conflict and tension in the region.
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Patti LaBelle is a famous singer who has been performing for 60 years. She recently celebrated her 82nd birthday in her hometown of Philadelphia, and CBS News talked with her about her life and career.
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Patti LaBelle is a singer known worldwide.
She has a career spanning six decades.
She celebrated her 82nd birthday recently.
The celebration took place in Philadelphia, her hometown.
CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith interviewed her.
The interview is available through the CBS News App.
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President Donald Trump has said that a peace deal with Iran is mostly agreed upon. The news program "Face the Nation" included reports from Tel Aviv and discussed the possible deal, along with interviews with Medal of Honor recipients during Memorial Day weekend.
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President Trump stated that a peace deal with Iran has been largely negotiated.
The discussion took place on the CBS show "Face the Nation" with host Margaret Brennan.
Imtiaz Tyab provided a report from Tel Aviv about the peace deal.
Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke on the possible peace agreement with Iran.
The program also featured retired Medal of Honor recipients Lt. Col. William Swenson and Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams.
The interviews and reports aired near the Memorial Day weekend.
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Kenton Cool, a British mountain guide, climbed Mount Everest for the 20th time, setting a record for the most ascents by a non-Sherpa guide. Despite earlier plans to retire from Everest climbs, he said he might continue for a few more years. This climbing season set a record with 274 climbers reaching the summit in one day, despite a dangerous ice formation causing delays.
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Kenton Cool climbed Everest 20 times, more than any other non-Sherpa guide.
He is 52 years old and from southwest England.
Climbers faced delays due to a dangerous hanging ice formation called a serac.
274 climbers reached the summit in one day, breaking the previous single-day record.
Nepal issued 494 climbing permits this season, each costing $15,000.
The northern route from China’s Tibet is closed this year; all climbers used the southern Nepal route.
Climbers were accompanied by an equal number of Sherpa guides.
Nepalese authorities are considering requiring proof of climbing experience before issuing permits.
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Police are investigating after what they believe are human skeletal remains were found near the A617 Rainworth Bypass in Nottinghamshire. A police cordon is in place, and forensic teams are working at the scene to identify the remains and understand the circumstances of the death.
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Skeletal remains were found by members of the public near the A617 Rainworth Bypass.
Nottinghamshire Police set up a cordon around the woodland area shortly before 3 pm on Saturday.
Forensic teams stayed at the site on Sunday, and one lane of the eastbound road was closed.
Police believe the remains belong to one person, but the identity has not been confirmed.
Officers are conducting inquiries to determine how the body came to be there and gather details about the death.
Police said the site will remain guarded for several days during the investigation.
Residents will see more police in the area during the investigation over the Bank Holiday weekend and next week.
Police have asked anyone with concerns or information to contact them.
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Turkish police entered the main opposition CHP party headquarters in Ankara after a court decision changed the party leader. The court removed Ozgur Ozel and brought back the former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Police used tear gas and broke through barriers to remove Ozel from the building, leading to violence.
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Turkish police stormed the CHP party headquarters in Ankara.
A court ruling removed CHP leader Ozgur Ozel.
The court reinstated former chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
Police fired tear gas during the incident.
Barricades were broken through by officers.
Ozgur Ozel was removed from the headquarters.
The event caused violence at the party building.
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Dr. Deborah Birx discussed the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has nearly 750 suspected cases and about 200 deaths. She explained that the outbreak grew large before being detected and emphasized the importance of a strong and quick response, including travel restrictions and support from U.S. and international health teams.
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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has around 750 suspected cases and almost 200 deaths.
The virus spread for weeks before it was reported, leading to a sudden large number of cases.
The outbreak numbers shown now reflect infections from about two weeks ago.
The DRC has experienced 17 or 18 Ebola outbreaks in the past 20-30 years.
The U.S. has taken steps like sending a disaster response team (DART) and maintaining CDC staff in Kinshasa to help.
Travel restrictions are part of a broader effort to stop the virus from entering the U.S.
Hospitals in the U.S. are better prepared with special bio-container units in case of imported cases.
Dr. Birx noted the importance of combined efforts rather than relying only on travel bans.
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Iran and the United States are close to announcing a deal to end their recent conflict. Iranian officials are using historical battles to show their country has a history of standing strong against larger powers and is ready to defend itself again.
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President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is “largely negotiated.”
Iran hinted that an agreement could be announced soon.
Iranian officials referred to ancient battles, such as Romans versus Persians, to emphasize Iran’s strength.
The anniversary of a key battle from the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war was noted to inspire resistance and national pride.
Iran’s military leaders linked past victories to current struggles against the US and Israel.
Iran’s negotiators said they seek peace while maintaining strong defense and respect for their country’s rights under international law.
Iranian leaders stressed that resisting aggression is part of their culture and history.
The conflict mentioned has lasted 66 days and involved regional tensions around the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
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The United States and Iran are engaged in an online propaganda battle as the conflict between them nears three months. Iran appears to be gaining more attention and engagement through creative and widely viewed content on social media platforms.
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The war between the U.S. and Iran has lasted almost three months.
A separate battle is happening online through propaganda and political satire.
Iran’s online messages have received much more attention and engagement than the U.S. efforts.
The Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan's response to a President Trump post gained over 24 million views.
Iranian propaganda often uses simple, relatable formats like Lego animation to communicate.
Much of the propaganda content is likely created with artificial intelligence tools.
A U.S. government unit that fought disinformation was shut down after losing funding in 2024.
Experts say effective propaganda connects with audiences emotionally and highlights issues like the cost of war.
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President Donald Trump’s administration and Iran have agreed on the main points of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This waterway is important for global oil transport and had been blocked, causing higher gas prices worldwide. Some details of the agreement are still being finalized.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic passage for shipping oil.
The waterway had been blocked, raising gas prices in the U.S. and globally.
The Trump administration and Iran reached a preliminary agreement to reopen it.
The deal’s full details are not yet finalized.
Reopening the strait could help lower oil transportation costs and gas prices.
Multiple news reports confirm the basic terms of the deal were agreed upon.
The agreement may affect international economic and political relations.
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Israeli airstrikes hit southern and eastern Lebanon following a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, killing 11 people in one raid. Despite the ceasefire, both sides have continued attacks, while talks involving the US and Iran aim to bring a broader peace agreement to the region.
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On Saturday, 11 people died, including a child and six women, in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon.
The strike occurred despite a ceasefire that started on April 17 and was recently extended.
Israel says it targets Hezbollah positions, while Hezbollah continues firing rockets into southern Lebanon and Israeli territory.
Israeli strikes hit several locations in southern and eastern Lebanon, causing casualties and damage, including destruction of a civil defense facility.
Hezbollah’s leadership has said Iran conditions its peace deal with the US on stopping the war in Lebanon.
Lebanese officials have started direct talks with Israel, with US support, but want these talks to be separate from US-Iran negotiations.
Hezbollah began the conflict with rocket attacks on Israel on March 2, in response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.
The ceasefire allows Israel to act against ongoing or planned attacks, and Israeli troops remain in a zone near the Lebanon border.
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