Georg Baselitz, a well-known German artist famous for his expressive paintings and sculptures, has died at the age of 88. He was recognized internationally and was active in the art world for over 60 years.
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Georg Baselitz was a German artist.
He was 88 years old when he passed away.
Baselitz was born with the name Hans-Georg Kern.
He was famous for expressive paintings and sculptures.
His art caused some controversy early in his career.
He became one of Germany’s top contemporary visual artists.
His career lasted more than six decades.
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Rats are spreading in Gaza’s tent camps where many displaced Palestinians live. These rodents are biting children while they sleep, damaging belongings, and spreading diseases.
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The infestation is happening in tent camps in the Gaza Strip.
Many Palestinians living in these camps have been displaced from their homes.
Rats bite children’s fingers and toes during the night.
The rodents also chew on people’s few remaining possessions.
The presence of rats is causing the spread of diseases.
The situation adds to the difficulties faced by displaced people in Gaza.
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Keir Starmer, the UK prime minister, urged people to recognize the pain of the Jewish community following a knife attack in Golders Green. He called for stronger laws and more funding to protect Jews from antisemitism and criticized those who march with supporters of Hamas without condemning violence against Jews.
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Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green and hospitalized in stable condition.
The attacker is Essa Suleiman, a 45-year-old British national born in Somalia.
Starmer visited the area, met emergency workers, and spoke against antisemitism.
He said antisemitism is a long-standing hatred that must be confronted.
Starmer condemned marches that support Hamas or use violent slogans targeting Jews.
The government promised an extra £25 million for security around Jewish sites like synagogues and schools.
New laws will speed up sentencing for antisemitic attacks and limit hate preachers and extremist charities.
Legislation to fight state threats against British Jews, like those from Iran, will be fast-tracked.
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Hungary’s ruling party lost power after 16 years under Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The new prime minister, Peter Magyar, plans to reform the country’s political system and fight corruption linked to Orban’s network. These changes aim to restore the rule of law and unlock European Union funds withheld over concerns about democracy and corruption.
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Viktor Orban ruled Hungary for 16 years with an "illiberal" governance style.
Peter Magyar’s party won a strong majority in Hungary’s April 2026 election.
Magyar aims to prosecute officials and oligarchs connected to Orban’s regime.
Orban’s influence reached many parts of the state, including media, courts, and local governments.
Hungary’s new government wants to reform election laws and limit future prime ministers to two terms.
The European Union froze Hungary’s funding due to worries about corruption under Orban.
Orban’s allies have reportedly moved assets to countries like the U.S. and Uruguay.
Hungary is undergoing what experts call a “regime change,” shifting from autocracy back toward democracy.
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Metal detector users in Norway found the largest collection of Viking Age coins ever discovered in the country near the village of Rena. Experts say the more than 3,150 coins mostly come from England and Germany and date back to the late 10th and early 11th centuries, revealing information about Norway’s economy during that time.
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The coin hoard was found near Rena, a village in Innlandet County, Norway.
Two private citizens first found 19 silver coins on April 10, leading to a larger excavation.
Over 3,150 coins have been recovered so far, with more searches ongoing.
Most coins came from England and Germany; some originated in Denmark and Norway.
The coins date to the late 900s and early 1000s, before King Harald Hardrada’s reign began in 1046.
Coins were minted during the reigns of rulers like Cnut the Great, Ethelred II, Otto III, and Harald Hardrada.
The find offers new insights into Norway’s economy during a time of political change and increased foreign wealth.
Archaeologists call the discovery very rare and exciting for their field.
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Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, promised to protect the country's nuclear and missile programs. This statement came amid tensions with the United States, which has imposed blockades and seeks to limit Iran's military capabilities and oil exports.
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Iran's supreme leader vowed to defend its nuclear and missile programs.
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken actions, including airstrikes and blockades, aimed at restricting Iran's military and nuclear activities.
Iran's economy is suffering due to a U.S. Navy blockade that stops its oil tankers from reaching the sea.
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil passage, is controlled by Iran, affecting global oil prices.
Brent crude oil prices reached as high as $126 per barrel amid the crisis.
The U.S. plans to keep blocking Iranian ports while working with allies to counter Iran's efforts to disrupt the energy flow.
Pakistan is working to support indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran and favors direct communication to reduce tensions.
Khamenei referred to the U.S. as the "Great Satan" and said Americans do not belong in the Persian Gulf.
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The military leaders (junta) in Mali are facing difficulties showing they control the country and are relying on Russia, whose support is now questioned. There is also a temporary alliance between Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups, but they only agree on removing the government, not on other goals.
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Mali is led by a military junta facing challenges in controlling the country.
The junta depends on Russia for support, but Russia's effectiveness is uncertain.
Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups have formed a tactical alliance.
This alliance is limited to the goal of ousting the government.
There is a broader crisis of governance in Mali.
The Sahel region is experiencing ongoing conflicts involving separatists and jihadists.
These issues draw attention from the international community.
The situation reflects complex political and security challenges in West Africa.
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Alfie Coleman, a 21-year-old from Essex, was found guilty of planning a terrorist mass shooting after an MI5 undercover operation caught him trying to buy weapons. Coleman had been involved with neo-Nazi and extreme right-wing content since he was 14 and targeted various people, including a mosque and public figures.
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Alfie Coleman focused on violent extremist ideas and created a hate list naming colleagues and customers.
He wrote a manifesto detailing plans for attacks, including targeting a mosque and the lord mayor of London.
Coleman began exploring extreme right-wing material online at age 14.
MI5 undercover officers caught him attempting to buy a pistol, magazines, and ammunition in September 2023.
Police found weapons, extremist symbols, and far-right materials in his home.
Coleman expressed interest in activism with a far-right white supremacist group called Patriotic Alternative.
His planned attacks included the use of explosives, knives, crossbows, and even a plane hijacking.
Police warn that many young people are becoming radicalised online and need early intervention to stop terrorism.
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A man named Christopher Okello Onyum was sentenced to death by hanging for killing four toddlers at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda. The court found him sane and guilty despite his claim that mental illness caused the attack.
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The murders happened on April 2 at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program in Kampala, Uganda.
Four toddlers aged one to two years old were fatally stabbed.
Onyum holds both Ugandan and US citizenship.
He initially admitted to the crime, calling it a "human sacrifice" to gain wealth, but later pleaded not guilty due to mental illness.
The court ruled Onyum was mentally sane during the attack and sentenced him to death by hanging.
The prosecution used DNA evidence, CCTV footage, call records, and eyewitness testimony to prove his guilt.
This is one of the rare cases in Uganda where the death penalty is applied; the last execution was in 2005.
Onyum has 14 days to appeal the death sentence.
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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico needs strong proof before it sends any Mexican governor accused by the U.S. for drug crimes to the United States. The U.S. Justice Department charged Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and others with working with the Sinaloa drug cartel to send large amounts of drugs to the U.S.
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The U.S. charged Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine others with drug trafficking on April 29, 2026.
The charges accuse them of helping the Sinaloa cartel distribute drugs to the United States.
Governor Rocha Moya is part of the Morena party, a left-leaning political group in Mexico.
President Sheinbaum said Mexico will only proceed with extradition if "solid and irrefutable" evidence is presented or found by Mexican investigators.
Sheinbaum emphasized that if evidence is lacking, it might mean the charges are politically motivated.
The U.S. making such charges public against a sitting Mexican governor is unprecedented.
The accusations come at a time of strained U.S.-Mexico relations, especially after two U.S. agents died during a drug operation in Mexico without official Mexican approval.
The U.S. has labeled the Sinaloa cartel as a foreign terrorist organization and has pushed for more intervention in Mexico, which Sheinbaum opposes to protect national sovereignty.
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Two Jewish men were stabbed near a synagogue in Golders Green, London, causing shock and fear in the local Jewish community. This attack happened shortly after another recent attack on Jewish charity ambulances, raising concerns about safety and prompting some community members to consider leaving the UK.
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The stabbing took place near Hagers Shul Synagogue in Golders Green, north-west London.
The suspect is a 45-year-old British man born in Somalia, named Essa Suleiman.
Victims Shloime Rand (34) and Moshe Shine (76) are in stable condition in hospital.
This attack happened five weeks after an attack on four Jewish charity ambulances nearby.
Community members express fear and shock, with some planning to leave the UK due to safety worries.
Edith Binstock, who has lived there 70 years and whose parents survived the Holocaust, says the area has become less safe over time.
Comedian David Baddiel says he plans to leave the UK, feeling the government and police are not doing enough to protect Jews.
Police have declared the stabbing a terrorist incident, and local leaders have condemned the violence.
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Three men are on trial for setting fire to properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer in London, including a house rented by his sister-in-law. The sister-in-law was scared and had difficulty breathing during the arson attack, which happened in May 2025. The accused deny the charges and say they were paid by someone they do not know to check for cameras.
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The arson attacks happened in May 2025, targeting Sir Keir Starmer's properties in north London.
Sir Keir Starmer’s sister-in-law, Judith Alexander, was at home during the fire and felt scared and had trouble breathing due to smoke.
The sister-in-law’s daughter was also in the house and smelled smoke before the fire brigade arrived.
Three men—Roman Lavrynovych, Petro Pochynok, and Stanislav Carpiuc—are charged with conspiracy to damage property by fire.
Lavrynovych is accused of starting fires on two occasions connected to Starmer’s properties and faces charges related to endangering life.
Lavrynovych said a person called “El Money” on Telegram, a messaging app, offered him £1,500 to check for CCTV and instructed him about addresses.
The accused deny involvement in the fires and claim they were elsewhere or helping a friend when the attacks occurred.
Police found phone data linking Lavrynovych to the locations of the fires despite his denial.
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New York officials returned over 650 valuable Indian antiquities worth $14 million, including items linked to art smuggler Subhash Kapoor. New York City’s mayor also suggested that Britain should return the Koh-i-noor diamond to India, adding to ongoing discussions about the gem’s history and ownership.
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New York returned 657 Indian antiquities valued at $14 million to India.
The return was announced by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg Jr.
Some items were connected to art smuggler Subhash Kapoor, who faces smuggling charges.
The return ceremony was held at the Indian consulate in New York.
The antiquities include a bronze figure of a Buddhist deity and a red sandstone Buddha figure.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani said Britain should return the Koh-i-noor diamond to India.
The Koh-i-noor diamond is part of the British Crown Jewels but is claimed by several countries, including India.
Mamdani’s comments came shortly before meeting King Charles during his visit to New York.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to support FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s run for a fourth term in 2027. CAF’s backing follows a similar endorsement from South America’s CONMEBOL group.
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CAF unanimously supports Gianni Infantino for a fourth FIFA presidential term.
Infantino has been FIFA president since 2016.
He was re-elected in 2019 and 2023.
FIFA rules usually limit presidents to three terms.
Infantino’s first term (2016-2019) is considered partial and does not count toward the three-term limit.
The decision was made before the FIFA Congress held in Vancouver.
South America’s CONMEBOL has also endorsed Infantino for re-election.
Infantino took over after Sepp Blatter resigned amid a corruption scandal.
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Finland has opened the Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki, the world’s longest bridge designed only for trams, pedestrians, and cyclists. The 1,200-meter bridge connects the city center to an island and aims to support sustainable transport and lower carbon emissions.
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The Kruunuvuori Bridge is 1,200 meters (around 3,937 feet) long, about the length of 100 US school buses.
It is the world’s longest bridge made exclusively for trams, walking, and biking, with no cars allowed.
The bridge links Helsinki’s city center to the island of Laajasalo and is part of a larger infrastructure program called Kruunusillat (Crown Bridges).
Designed by Knight Architects from London, the bridge features a 135-meter-high diamond-shaped concrete pylon, the tallest bridge structure in Finland.
The project took 13 years of design and development before opening recently.
The bridge encourages people to use public and active transport instead of private cars, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
It was built with cables that can slightly move to withstand Helsinki’s harsh weather conditions, including icy winters and strong winds.
The bridge represents a shift in urban planning that prioritizes low-carbon, human-focused transport rather than car traffic.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the upcoming World Cup. Iran will play its scheduled games in the United States as planned.
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FIFA is the organization that runs the World Cup soccer tournament.
Iran is currently set to participate in the World Cup.
The World Cup will take place in the United States.
Iran’s match schedule has not been changed.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino made this statement on a Thursday.
There is no mention of Iran being banned or excluded from the event.
The comment came amid concerns about Iran’s status in the tournament.
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The main actors from the movie "The Devil Wears Prada" are returning for a new sequel 20 years after the first film. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci talked about the movie during an interview on CBS Mornings.
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The sequel is called "The Devil Wears Prada 2."
The film is coming 20 years after the original "The Devil Wears Prada."
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci will reprise their original roles.
The actors appeared on CBS Mornings with host Gayle King to discuss the new film.
The interview gives viewers a look inside the making of the sequel.
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James Gunn, the writer and director of the 2025 Superman reboot, responded to fan questions about why villain Lex Luthor never discovers Superman’s secret identity. Gunn explained that Luthor believes Superman is an alien threat and uses special glasses that make Clark Kent look different, so Luthor wouldn’t think he has a secret identity. The film has been successful and a sequel is planned for 2027.
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James Gunn directed the 2025 Superman reboot.
Fans noted that Lex Luthor, a villain, never finds out Superman’s secret identity despite many clues.
Gunn said Luthor thinks Superman is just an alien and wouldn’t expect him to have a secret identity.
Luthor uses "Hypno Glasses" that change how Clark Kent looks, helping keep his identity hidden.
The movie stars David Corenswet as Superman.
The film earned about $619 million worldwide and got mostly good reviews.
Some fans like the new film’s bright tone; others want more attention to details.
A sequel called “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” will be released in 2027.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was heckled with insults during a visit to a London neighborhood after two Jewish men were stabbed in a knife attack. The government is responding with increased funding to improve security for the Jewish community following recent attacks.
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Two Jewish men were stabbed in the Golders Green area of London, which has a large Jewish population.
Keir Starmer was booed and called names during his visit to the area.
There have been recent arson attacks against synagogues and other Jewish sites in London.
The government announced an extra £25 million ($33-34 million) to boost security patrols at synagogues, schools, and community centers.
The stabbing suspect is a 45-year-old British man born in Somalia, who has a history of violence and mental health problems.
The suspect was previously part of a government program aimed at preventing extremism but his file was closed in 2020.
A group believed linked to Iran claimed the attacker was one of their "lone wolves," but this claim is not confirmed.
The government plans to speed up laws addressing organizations connected to hostile states and their proxies.
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Researchers are developing new treatments for pancreatic cancer that may help patients live longer. These therapies are currently showing promising results in early stages.
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Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease with low survival rates.
New treatment options are being tested and show good signs.
Early results suggest these therapies could extend patients' lives.
Doctors and scientists are hopeful these advances will improve outcomes.
Research is ongoing to confirm the effectiveness of these treatments.
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