Despite a ceasefire in Yemen since April 2022, landmines left from the civil war still cause deaths and injuries, especially among children. These hidden explosives continue to make everyday places like fields and roads dangerous long after fighting has stopped.
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Yemen’s civil war started in 2014 and involved heavy use of landmines.
More than a year after a 2022 ceasefire, landmines continue to harm civilians, especially children.
Since the truce, landmines have killed at least 339 children and injured 843, according to Save the Children.
Landmines are hidden and remain dangerous, often called “sleeping killers.”
Victims include children who play or work in affected areas, unaware of the danger.
Families in some front-line villages have had to flee because of the landmine threat.
Medical help is often far away, making treatment for injuries difficult and slow.
The governorate of Taiz has been hit hardest by landmine injuries and deaths.
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Raghu Rai, a famous Indian photographer known for capturing important moments in India’s history, has died at 83. He documented key events like the 1971 Bangladesh war and the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy and received many awards during his career.
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Raghu Rai passed away at the age of 83.
He was born in a village now in Pakistan before the 1947 partition of India.
Rai is known for photographing major events such as the 1971 Bangladesh independence war and the 1984 Bhopal gas leak disaster.
His photos of the Bhopal disaster are key historical records of the event.
He received the Padma Shri award in 1972, one of India’s top civilian honors.
Rai was a member of Magnum Photos, a prestigious photo cooperative.
He took portraits of many important Indian political and cultural figures, including Mother Teresa and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Rai’s work covered both black-and-white and color photography in film and digital formats throughout his life.
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In Estonia, a pig imitation contest was held at an agricultural fair in Tartu to draw attention to the difficulties faced by the pig farming industry. A local contestant named Andrus Maileht won the contest by making very realistic pig sounds.
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The event took place at an agricultural fair in Tartu, Estonia.
Contestants competed by imitating pig sounds like squealing and grunting.
The contest aimed to highlight problems in Estonia’s pig farming sector.
Andrus Maileht won the competition with his realistic pig performance.
The contest is designed to raise awareness about farming challenges in the country.
The event received coverage from France 24 news.
The pig farming sector in Estonia is currently facing struggles.
The contest used a fun and unusual way to bring attention to agricultural issues.
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An Al-Qaeda-linked group and Tuareg rebels said they attacked military targets across Mali, including in the capital, Bamako. Fighting involved helicopters and a military base near the international airport, marking a complex attack against Mali's military junta.
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Armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda joined forces with Tuareg rebels in Mali.
They launched attacks against the army in several locations.
Fighting occurred in Bamako, the capital city of Mali.
Helicopters were seen over the city and near the international airport.
The attacks are considered one of the most complex in recent years.
Mali is currently ruled by a military junta (a government led by military leaders).
These events reflect ongoing conflict and instability in Mali.
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President Donald Trump canceled a planned visit by his envoys to Pakistan, which was meant to support talks with Iran. He said there was no point in the talks because Iran’s position was not serious, but Iran quickly changed its proposal after Trump’s decision.
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President Trump canceled his envoys’ trip to Pakistan.
The trip was intended to help mediate talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump said the talks were pointless because Iran was not negotiating seriously.
After the cancellation, Iran revised its proposal within minutes.
This event has put ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts in doubt.
The situation involves international efforts to avoid conflict or reach an agreement.
The cancellation happened in late April 2026.
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Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the worst civilian nuclear accident in history. The anniversary comes during ongoing conflict with Russia, which has increased concerns about the safety of the Chernobyl site.
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The Chernobyl disaster happened 40 years ago at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
It is considered the worst civilian nuclear accident in history.
Ukraine observed the anniversary on April 26, 2026.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has lasted four years as of the anniversary.
The conflict has raised worries about the nuclear plant’s safety and risk of another accident.
The Chernobyl site remains a sensitive and potentially dangerous area due to radioactive contamination.
The anniversary was covered by international news sources, such as France 24.
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A Lebanese Christian leader, Samy Gemayel, warned that Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon are destroying villages and making the areas unlivable. The ongoing conflict began after Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, resulting in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement in Lebanon.
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Hezbollah attacked Israel on March 2 after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Israel responded with military strikes targeting Hezbollah, causing heavy damage beyond military areas.
Lebanon’s health ministry reports about 2,300 people killed and over 7,000 injured since the conflict began.
The United Nations says around 1.2 million Lebanese people have been forced to leave their homes.
Lebanese Christian leader Samy Gemayel calls Israel’s actions an "invasion" and says whole villages are being destroyed.
Israel’s military says it targets only Hezbollah’s military sites and takes steps to avoid civilian harm.
Israel plans to control southern Lebanon up to the Litani River after fighting ends, including destroying some homes.
Both sides acknowledge casualties: Hezbollah attacks killed Israeli soldiers and civilians; Lebanon suffered many deaths and injuries.
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The article marks 40 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, highlighting ongoing dangers. The war in Ukraine has increased risks around nuclear power plants, with one facility under Russian control and others frequently attacked, raising concerns about nuclear safety in Europe.
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Chernobyl’s Reactor 4 exploded on April 26, 1986, causing the worst nuclear disaster in history.
The accident released large amounts of radioactive material across Europe, contaminating land and affecting health.
Radiation at the Chernobyl site remains extremely high and will be dangerous for tens of thousands of years.
Ukraine still relies heavily on nuclear power, even as its nuclear plants are at risk due to the ongoing war with Russia.
The United Nations warns the war has hurt nuclear safety and threatens people beyond Ukraine’s borders.
The disaster caused increased thyroid cancer cases in Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of Russia.
Death toll estimates from the disaster vary widely, from 4,000 to 41,000 deaths.
The abandoned nearby town of Pripyat is now overgrown with plants and wildlife despite radioactive contamination.
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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 17 counties in central and north central Texas until early Sunday morning. The watch warns of possible strong tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, urging residents to stay alert and be ready to seek shelter if needed.
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A tornado watch is in effect until 6 a.m. ET Sunday for 17 counties in Texas.
The affected counties include areas in central Texas (like Henderson) and north central Texas (including Collin, Dallas, Denton, and others).
The watch area stretches about 60 miles on each side of a line from Sherman south-southeast of Dallas.
The weather conditions are favorable for strong tornadoes according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center.
Isolated to scattered supercell storms are expected, which can cause large hail, winds near 70 mph, and tornadoes.
Residents should monitor weather updates, watch for threatening weather, and prepare to evacuate to safe places like basements or sturdy buildings.
People should avoid windows, large open rooms, mobile homes, sheds, and seek low-lying areas if caught in a vehicle.
The cities of Carrollton, Frisco, and Plano are mentioned several times because they cross county lines in the watch area.
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Ukraine is marking 40 years since the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the worst civilian nuclear accident in history. Survivors of the cleanup work, known as liquidators, have returned to the site, highlighting the continuing impacts on people and the environment.
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The Chornobyl explosion happened on April 26, 1986, during a safety test at reactor four.
The blast spread radioactive smoke over large parts of Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and across Europe.
About 600,000 liquidators, including soldiers, firefighters, and engineers, helped contain and clean up the disaster over four years.
Liquidators worked with limited protective gear and often did not fully understand the risks.
Helicopters dropped sand, clay, and lead to stop the burning nuclear fuel that lasted more than 10 days.
The nearby city of Pripyat, once home to 48,000 people, remains abandoned inside an exclusion zone.
The exclusion zone has been closed to tourists since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Wildlife, including endangered horses, now live freely in the area around Chornobyl.
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Russian attacks in several parts of Ukraine have killed at least five people and damaged a ship in the port of Odesa. Both Ukraine and Russia report drone attacks on each other, with many drones destroyed on both sides. Diplomatic talks to end the war continue without progress.
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Russian attacks killed two men in Ukraine’s Sumy region near the Russian border.
Fighting in Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions caused casualties and damaged homes and infrastructure.
A civilian ship was damaged in Odesa port, but no crew members were harmed.
Ukraine’s air force said it destroyed 124 out of 144 Russian drones launched overnight.
Russia said it destroyed 203 Ukrainian drones and 95 drone control centers recently.
Drone attacks in Russian regions caused injuries and damage to facilities and infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed security and energy cooperation agreements with Azerbaijan and expressed hope for future peace talks there.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has continued for four years with ongoing violence and stalled diplomacy.
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New fighting has started in the Kidal region of Mali between the national army and rebel groups. This conflict adds to ongoing instability in the northern part of Mali.
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The fighting is taking place in the Kidal region of Mali.
The clashes involve Mali’s army and rebel forces.
Kidal is located in northern Mali, an area with frequent conflicts.
The renewed fighting could affect security in the region.
Mali has experienced instability due to rebel movements in the past.
This news was reported on April 26, 2026.
The article focuses on the conflict between government forces and rebels.
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Fighting has started again in northern Mali’s city of Kidal between the army and Tuareg rebels. The rebels and jihadist groups launched coordinated attacks last weekend targeting major cities and government leaders across Mali.
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New fighting broke out on Sunday in Kidal between Mali’s army and Tuareg rebels.
Tuareg rebels say they want to remove Russian fighters who are helping the government troops.
The attacks on Saturday involved both Tuareg rebels and jihadists working together.
These groups launched surprise attacks across the country, including near the capital Bamako.
The rebels claimed they have taken control of the city of Kidal.
The United Nations Secretary-General condemned the violence and called for protection of civilians.
Mali has been facing attacks from jihadists, separatists, and criminal groups since 2012.
A military junta took power in Mali in 2020 and 2021 promising to fight these groups, but violence continues.
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Keir Starmer said most members of the Labour party support him despite calls for his resignation. He defended his choice to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, even though security officials advised against it.
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Keir Starmer said the majority of the Labour party remains loyal to his leadership.
Some members of his own party have asked him to resign.
Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.
Security vetting officials recommended that Mandelson not be given clearance.
Starmer believes Labour can still win the next general election under his leadership.
Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s former chief of staff, resigned over Mandelson’s hiring and will appear before a foreign affairs committee.
A former senior Foreign Office official said government pressure made it hard to deny Mandelson security clearance.
Starmer condemned the shooting incident at the White House correspondents’ dinner and confirmed President Trump and attendees were safe.
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Forty years after the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, nuclear sites in Ukraine and Iran face new dangers due to war activities, risking another serious nuclear accident. Experts say decentralizing energy and using renewable sources like solar and wind can improve safety and reduce risks connected to central power plants and fossil fuels during conflicts.
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The Chornobyl nuclear reactor exploded 40 years ago, killing at least 30 people immediately.
Radioactive particles spread through Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and parts of Europe, causing tens of thousands of deaths and a rise in birth defects.
Military actions near Ukrainian nuclear sites, including attacks and occupation, increase disaster risk.
Nuclear sites in Iran have been bombed, and US-Israeli strikes have come close to Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
Conflicts have disrupted fossil fuel supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz, raising global energy prices and living costs.
Centralized nuclear and fossil fuel systems are vulnerable to war and supply disruption risks.
Decentralized renewable energy systems with storage can provide more resilience and stability during crises.
Solar and battery systems have helped keep critical services running during attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid.
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Talks to end the war between the US-Israel coalition and Iran have stopped, with both sides not willing to change their demands. President Trump canceled a planned peace mission, saying Iran’s peace offer was not good enough, while Iran continues diplomatic talks with other countries and rejects US blockades.
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US-Iran war has lasted 58 days with no sign of a peace agreement soon.
President Trump canceled a visit to Pakistan by his envoys because he found Iran’s offer insufficient.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is continuing diplomatic talks in Pakistan, Oman, Russia, Egypt, and Turkey.
Iran demands the US remove blockades on its ports before serious talks can start.
US forces intercepted an Iranian oil-carrying ship part of a secret fleet sanctioned by the US.
Iran executed a man linked to attacks on its security forces.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, challenging a three-week ceasefire.
The ongoing conflict has caused energy prices to rise, increasing inflation and slowing global economic growth.
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A rare violet satin gown from the early 1600s, once worn by Bess of Hardwick, will be displayed at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. The exhibition, titled "Bess's Dream," runs until October 30 and aims to show new details about Bess’s life, including her role as a mother and a powerful woman of the Elizabethan era.
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The gown dates back to around 1601 and is recorded in Hardwick’s inventories from that time.
It is considered a rare surviving piece of clothing from the 1600s because textiles then were valuable and often reused.
The exhibition will take place mainly in Bess’s bedchamber at Hardwick Hall and features an animated film about her letters.
The gown was recently restored at the National Trust Conservation Studio in Norfolk before returning to Hardwick.
Evelyn, the last Duchess of Hardwick, helped preserve the gown by storing it carefully.
Bess of Hardwick was a wealthy and influential figure, friend to Queen Elizabeth I, who remodeled Hardwick Old Hall.
The National Trust owns Hardwick Hall and organized the exhibition to provide insights into Bess’s private and family life.
The exhibition runs from Saturday until October 30.
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A bomb exploded on a highway in southwestern Colombia, killing 14 people and injuring 38. Authorities said dissidents from the former FARC guerrilla group carried out the attack, which happened just before Colombia’s presidential election amid ongoing violence.
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The attack occurred in the Cauca region, known for conflict and coca farming.
14 people died and more than 38 were injured, including five children.
The bomb exploded on the Pan-American Highway after attackers blocked the road with vehicles.
Authorities blamed the attack on FARC dissidents, especially a criminal named Ivan Mordisco.
The Colombian military said 26 attacks happened in the area over two days.
The government increased security in the region ahead of the May 31 presidential election.
Political violence is common in Colombia, with armed groups using violence to influence elections.
Several presidential candidates have been threatened and are campaigning with heavy police protection.
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A patient at a hospital in Sydney was shot with a Taser after they allegedly hurt a nurse and other people. The incident took place inside the hospital, leading to police intervention.
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The event happened in a hospital in Sydney, Australia.
A patient reportedly injured a nurse and some other individuals.
Police used a Taser on the patient to control the situation.
The use of the Taser occurred inside the hospital building.
The incident required police to step in for safety reasons.
Details about the patient's condition or motives were not provided.
The hospital responded promptly to the situation.
No additional information about injuries to others was given.
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The article discusses the competition between China and the United States in returning humans to the moon. It compares their progress and plans for lunar exploration.
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Both China and the U.S. aim to send humans back to the moon.
The article looks at who might achieve this goal first.
It compares the space programs and strategies of both countries.
The focus is on the race to establish a presence on the moon again.
The article highlights recent developments in lunar missions by China and the U.S.
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