Scientists in Thailand discovered a new dinosaur species called Uragasaurus kalasinensis from fossils found in the northeast part of the country. This plant-eating dinosaur lived about 150 million years ago and had a very long neck, about 20 meters long, similar to a cricket pitch.
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The dinosaur fossils were found in Kalasin Province in northeast Thailand.
Uragasaurus kalasinensis lived approximately 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period.
It was a plant-eating dinosaur with a neck about 20 meters (66 feet) long.
The discovery was made at the Phu Noi fossil site, known for many dinosaur fossils since 2008.
The key fossil was a dorsal vertebra, a bone from the middle or upper back, showing unique features.
CT scans showed it belonged to the Mamenchisauridae family, dinosaurs with very long necks.
This is the first Mamenchisauridae fossil found in Thailand; most others come from China.
The dinosaur had a unique Y-shaped bone structure and special air cavities not seen in other dinosaurs.
The findings were published recently in the scientific journal Nature.
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Global oil demand is expected to fall in 2026 for the first time since 2020, mainly because of higher prices and supply problems caused by the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. While oil use dropped in many parts of the world, especially Asia, U.S. drivers actually used more gasoline during the same period.
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The International Energy Agency forecasts a global drop of about 1 million barrels of oil per day in 2026.
Supply was disrupted by the war between the U.S. and Iran, causing delays for oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz.
Global oil demand was 5.3 million barrels per day lower in May 2026 compared to the previous year.
China reduced its oil consumption by 1.5 million barrels per day, a 9% decrease.
China cut back partly by halting its purchase for its strategic oil reserve and increasing electric vehicle use.
U.S. gasoline use increased in the second quarter of 2026, even though prices were about 50% higher than before the conflict.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran caused some fluctuations in oil prices, but prices did not spike as they did earlier in the year.
A fragile ceasefire allowed some oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, easing market pressure.
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Nicaragua’s government has removed the licenses of many lawyers, stopping them from practicing law. This move is seen as part of a larger effort by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo to silence opposition and weaken democratic controls in the country.
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Nicaragua is canceling licenses of a large number of lawyers without explanation.
This action is described by a U.N. expert as a "purge" of the legal profession.
The government has been cracking down on critics since violent protests in 2018.
Thousands of opponents, religious leaders, and journalists have been jailed or forced to leave Nicaragua.
Hundreds have lost their citizenship and property, and over 5,000 organizations have been shut down.
Some lawyers stripped of licenses work in non-political fields or live abroad.
Authorities did not notify the affected lawyers before removing their licenses.
The legal move reinforces the government’s growing control over Nicaraguan society and institutions.
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South African police arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, wanted by British authorities for allegedly killing his wife and two daughters in England. The arrest took place in Johannesburg during a coordinated operation involving Interpol and South African police.
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Tshuma is a British citizen originally from Zimbabwe.
He is suspected of killing his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and their daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5).
The bodies were found at their home near Bedford, north of London.
The arrest happened in the Johannesburg suburb of Kensington.
South Africa worked with international police agencies like Interpol to find and arrest him.
South African officials said they will follow legal and extradition steps with the UK.
Britain and South Africa have an extradition treaty requiring suspects to first appear in local courts.
Tshuma is scheduled to appear in a South African court on Monday.
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Abdul Zahir Qadeer, a former Afghan general and politician, was sent to the U.S. from Kenya to face drug trafficking charges. He is accused of trying to import heroin, methamphetamine, and military weapons, and he appeared in court in Manhattan where he was ordered to stay in custody until trial.
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Abdul Zahir Qadeer is 52 years old and from Afghanistan.
He was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 15.
He faces charges of conspiring to import heroin, methamphetamine, and firearms.
Qadeer was a general in Afghanistan’s Border Force and a deputy speaker in the Afghan parliament.
The U.S. says he tried to sell a test shipment of drugs in South Africa to a buyer who was working with U.S. authorities.
The charges carry a minimum prison sentence of 10 years and could result in life in prison if convicted.
U.S. prosecutors describe him as a trafficker of large amounts of drugs and military weapons.
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The Pentagon released a fourth set of UFO files on Friday. Avi Loeb, an astrophysicist from Harvard University and head of the White House UAP council, provided analysis of this new release.
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The Pentagon has released UFO files four times since May.
The latest release came on a Friday.
Avi Loeb is a professor of science at Harvard University.
He leads the White House council focused on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), another term for UFOs.
Avi Loeb shared his insights and analysis of the newest UFO files.
The files were made available through CBS News.
This information is part of ongoing government efforts to study and understand UFO sightings.
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The British and Norwegian embassies in Washington, D.C. posted playful messages on social media before the England vs. Norway quarterfinal match at the FIFA World Cup. Their posts focused on the friendly competition between soccer players Erling Haaland from Norway and Harry Kane from England.
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The British and Norwegian embassies are located in Washington, D.C.
Both embassies used social media to share messages before the soccer match.
The match was a quarterfinal game in the FIFA World Cup.
The game was between the national teams of England and Norway.
The posts highlighted the rivalry between two star players: Erling Haaland (Norway) and Harry Kane (England).
Erling Haaland is a striker, a forward position in soccer.
The tone of the posts was friendly and humorous.
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The Trump administration is demanding that Iran publicly confirm the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial ships and promise to stop firing at them. U.S. officials say Iran violated a recent agreement by attacking ships, raising doubts about Iran’s willingness to follow a future nuclear deal. Talks are planned in Oman to address the situation.
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The U.S. wants Iran to issue a public statement admitting mistakes and pledging to stop firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. three weeks ago that pledged safe passage, but attacks on ships continued.
President Trump declared the ceasefire agreement “over” after several exchanges of fire between the U.S. and Iran.
Iranian and Omani foreign ministers are meeting in Muscat to discuss the crisis on Saturday.
Oman opened a route near its coast to help ships avoid the main strait, which angered Iran.
Inside Iran, there is a power struggle between hardliners and those who want to reach a deal with the U.S.
U.S. officials say Iran reached out for further talks after recent clashes, admitting they “screwed up.”
The U.S. has conducted two rounds of strikes against Iran in response to the attacks but remains open to diplomacy.
U.S. negotiators are working toward a nuclear deal but have limited time, and alternative plans are being prepared if no deal is made.
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NATO leaders met in Turkey where President Donald Trump first questioned the alliance’s loyalty but left more positive. In Iran, public mourning took place for the late Supreme Leader amid tensions with the U.S. France’s Marine Le Pen gained political momentum after a court ruling, and France’s football team advanced in the World Cup while player Kylian Mbappé responded to racist comments.
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NATO held a summit in Turkey with important discussions on alliance loyalty and support for Ukraine.
President Trump showed initial doubts about NATO but ended the summit with a warmer stance.
Iran held several days of public mourning for its late Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iran and the U.S. exchanged threats, causing uncertainty about a ceasefire in the Middle East.
A French appeal court ruling allowed Marine Le Pen to continue her bid for the 2027 presidential election.
France’s national football team won against Morocco to move closer to their third World Cup title.
Kylian Mbappé publicly confronted racist abuse from a Paraguayan senator during the World Cup.
Other topics included Middle East tensions, European politics, and international sports events.
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Iranian officials privately told advisers to President Donald Trump that shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz was a mistake caused by a group within Iran trying to disrupt talks. The U.S. government is pushing Iran to admit this publicly and plans to continue negotiations in Oman while warning it will respond if Iran acts aggressively again.
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Iranian officials admitted to Trump advisers that the attacks on ships were a mistake.
The attacks came from a hardline group in Iran trying to undermine peace talks.
The Trump administration wants Iran to publicly say it made a mistake.
President Trump has assigned a team including Vice President JD Vance and Jared Kushner to keep negotiating.
A meeting between U.S. and Iran is planned for Saturday in Oman.
The U.S. expects Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to stay open for trade as before.
If Iran does not cooperate, the U.S. may use military and economic pressure.
The U.S. remains cautious but willing to negotiate, focusing first on keeping the shipping lane open before addressing Iran’s nuclear program.
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Dozens of students and teachers kidnapped from schools in southwestern Nigeria have been rescued after 56 days. President Bola Tinubu praised the security forces for the operation that ended the crisis, with several attackers arrested or killed.
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On May 15, 46 students and staff were kidnapped from three schools in Oyo state, southwestern Nigeria.
The youngest abducted child was 2 years old, and the oldest was 16.
One teacher was killed soon after the abduction.
The Nigerian government blames the group Boko Haram for the kidnappings.
Eight attackers have been arrested; an unknown number were killed during the rescue.
All kidnapped students and teachers have now been safely freed, according to the presidential spokesperson.
Kidnappings for ransom are common in Nigeria and worsened by ongoing security problems linked to Boko Haram.
Defence officials said kidnappers wanted to exchange hostages for jailed commanders, but no such deal was made during the rescue.
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A new expedition explored the shipwreck of the Quest, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last ship, in the North Atlantic. Using advanced underwater vehicles, researchers took the first close-up photos of the wreck since it sank in 1962 and are creating a detailed 3D model of the site.
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The Quest sank in 1962 and was recently found in the Labrador Sea.
The expedition was led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Researchers used the submersible Alvin, known for exploring the Titanic wreck, and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) called Falcon.
This is the first time in over 60 years that humans have visited the Quest’s wreck site.
The team is making a digital 3D model of the ship to help study it over time.
Large fishing nets were found draped over parts of the wreck.
Despite the nets, the shipwreck has become a vibrant underwater habitat full of marine life.
The project connects modern technology with maritime history and environmental study.
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A Ryanair flight had to make an emergency landing because a window came loose during the flight. A passenger was injured when part of their body was pulled toward the broken window. Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, explained possible reasons for the window failure.
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A Ryanair plane experienced a window failure while flying.
The window broke loose and caused part of a passenger’s head and shoulders to be pulled outside.
The plane made an emergency landing safely.
A passenger was injured because of the incident.
Robert Sumwalt, who used to lead the U.S. safety board for transportation, talked about what might have caused the window to break.
The National Transportation Safety Board is a U.S. agency that investigates accidents and safety problems on planes and other transport.
Such incidents are rare but can be very serious due to rapid changes in air pressure during flight.
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A passenger on a flight from Greece to Germany was partly sucked out of a broken window but was pulled back inside by other travelers. The plane returned to Thessaloniki safely after the incident, and the injured man received medical help.
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The flight was from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, operated by Malta Air, a Ryanair subsidiary.
A window became dislodged during the flight, causing a sudden loss of cabin pressure.
Oxygen masks dropped, and the plane quickly lost altitude after a loud bang was heard.
A 61-year-old man was partially sucked out of the window; passengers near him pulled him back inside.
The injured man suffered neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns.
The plane returned to Thessaloniki, where the passenger received medical assistance.
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was notified and is ready to assist in the investigation led by North Macedonia’s aviation safety committee.
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800 delivered to Ryanair in 2008.
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Rapper Pitbull and his fans set a new Guinness World Record in London for the largest group of people wearing bald caps at a concert. Over 22,000 attendees at the BST festival in Hyde Park wore tight bald caps, white shirts, black ties, and sunglasses to mimic Pitbull’s look, making it a fan-driven event that gained official recognition.
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22,141 people wore bald caps at Pitbull’s concert in Hyde Park to set the record.
Pitbull himself, who is naturally bald, wore a bald cap to count towards the total.
Guinness World Records verified the count using volunteers and drone footage.
The idea came from a fan’s viral TikTok video, not from Pitbull or organizers.
The fan community started dressing like Pitbull in 2021 and grew through social media.
Pitbull calls his fans the “baldies” and sells official bald caps and kits online.
Many concertgoers bought out costumes from fancy dress shops due to high demand.
The record was seen as a chance for many people to join in breaking a world record together.
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Pitbull and his fans set a new Guinness World Record for the largest group of people wearing bald caps at his BST Hyde Park concert in London. Over 22,000 fans dressed in Pitbull’s signature style joined the event, celebrating the rapper’s music and global influence.
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The record is for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
22,141 people participated at the BST Hyde Park show.
Fans wore suits, sunglasses, and bald caps, inspired by Pitbull’s signature look.
Pitbull, born Armando Christian Perez, said it was an honor and thanked his fans, calling them his "number one" support.
The idea was started by BBC Radio 1’s Greg James and content creator Jack Remmington.
The event took place under hot weather, about 32°C in London.
Pitbull is a Grammy-winning artist with over 25 million albums sold worldwide.
Other performers at the festival included Kesha, Tinie Tempah, and Lil Jon.
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Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have caused severe damage, including harm to historic landmarks. The ancient city of Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest cities continuously lived in, was among the sites affected.
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Israeli air strikes targeted southern Lebanon.
The strikes led to widespread destruction in the region.
Historic landmarks were damaged by the air strikes.
The ancient city of Tyre was notably affected.
Tyre is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
Tyre is one of the world’s oldest cities continuously inhabited by people.
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British police arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of killing Ann Widdecombe, a former UK Conservative minister and Reform UK politician. Police said the killing does not appear to be linked to terrorism or political reasons.
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Ann Widdecombe, aged 78, was found dead in her home in southwest England with serious injuries.
A 26-year-old White British man was arrested in Newton Abbot, near Widdecombe’s home.
Police said there is no information suggesting the murder was politically motivated or related to terrorism.
Widdecombe was known for her socially conservative views and roles in UK politics under the Conservative Party and Reform UK.
Police arrived at her home shortly after midday on Thursday and have conducted forensic examinations.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute to Widdecombe’s long public service.
Two UK members of parliament have been murdered in the last decade: Jo Cox in 2016 and David Amess in 2021.
Widdecombe also appeared on the TV show "Strictly Come Dancing" and served as a member of the European Parliament for the Brexit Party between 2019 and 2020.
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Ukraine has attacked Russia’s main oil refineries, leading to a widespread shortage of fuel in Russia. This shortage has caused long lines and conflicts at gas stations across the country.
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Ukraine targeted several large oil refineries in Russia.
These attacks reduced Russia’s fuel supply.
Many fuel stations in Russia are experiencing shortages.
Long queues, sometimes miles long, have formed at gas stations.
There have been fights and unrest because of the fuel shortage.
The fuel shortage is affecting daily life for many people in Russia.
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A small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing several people while one person survived. The government has temporarily stopped flights by Flamingo Air as it investigates what caused the crash.
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The plane crash happened in North Andros, near Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas.
Several people died, and one person survived the crash.
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis expressed sympathy and prayers for the victims and the survivor.
Flamingo Air’s flights were temporarily grounded as a safety precaution.
The suspension is related to two safety incidents that took place on the same day.
The Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation is conducting the investigation.
No further details about the cause or the passengers have been released yet.
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