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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A contestant who was voted out in the latest episode of "Survivor 50" shared details about a major twist in the game. This twist affects how the competition continues and its final results.
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The contestant was the fifth jury member eliminated on the show.
The episode aired on Wednesday.
The contestant discussed being voted off the island.
They revealed information about a significant game twist.
The twist changes the expected outcome of the season.
The show is part of the "Survivor 50" series.
CBS News covered the story and provided a spoiler warning.
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A trainee bus driver lost control of the vehicle near Juvisy-sur-Orge, France, and the bus crashed into the River Seine after hitting a parked car. All four people on board were rescued safely, and tests showed the driver had no drugs or alcohol in her system.
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The incident happened near Juvisy-sur-Orge, about 20 km south of Paris.
The bus was driven by a trainee who was near the end of her practical training.
The bus hit a parked car before going into the River Seine.
Four people were on board: the trainee driver, a lead driver, and two passengers.
All four were rescued with the help of over 90 firefighters, divers, and police.
Drug and alcohol tests for the driver were negative.
An internal investigation has been ordered by the local transport authority.
Rescue efforts involved boats, drones, and helicopters.
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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders met in Riyadh to discuss speeding up joint projects in transport, energy, water, and defense amid ongoing tensions with Iran. These projects aim to boost economic cooperation and enhance security for the Gulf states.
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The GCC includes six member states: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Oman.
One major project is a Gulf railway network planned to link all six countries with a 2,117 km rail line for passengers and freight.
The railway project started in 2009 but faces delays, now expected to complete around 2030.
Challenges include coordinating customs, technical standards, and border controls among six countries.
The GCC electrical interconnection grid, operational since 2014, allows member states to share electricity, saving costs and improving reliability.
The water interconnection system addresses severe water scarcity in the region.
Security concerns have increased because of Iranian attacks on GCC infrastructure, making these projects more urgent for defense as well as economic reasons.
Experts say these projects now have greater importance as they link economic cooperation to regional security.
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Ukraine has recently launched drone attacks on Russian oil facilities deep inside Russia, including a major refinery in the city of Perm. In response to ongoing conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a one-day ceasefire to U.S. President Donald Trump, who supported the idea for a holiday marking the defeat of Nazi Germany.
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Ukrainian drones attacked an oil pumping station and refinery in Perm, central Russia, more than 1,500 km from the battlefront.
The attacked refinery is owned by Lukoil, one of Russia's largest oil companies.
The strikes caused large smoke plumes, chemical emergency alerts, and visible oil spills in other parts of Russia.
Russia continues regular air attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing civilian deaths and injuries.
Russia reduced the size of its Victory Day parade due to security concerns over Ukrainian drone strikes.
Putin proposed a one-day ceasefire for Victory Day in a phone call with President Trump, who supported the temporary truce.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will seek more details about the ceasefire and continues to call for a longer, lasting peace.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has lasted over four years, with ongoing clashes and territorial disputes.
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The New York Times editorial states that the U.S. military is losing its advantage, using the conflict involving Iran as an example. They say President Trump wants a peace deal, but Iran's leaders are not interested in negotiating, despite Iran being the weaker country.
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The editorial claims the U.S. military is losing its strategic strength.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is used as evidence for this claim.
President Donald Trump is described as seeking a negotiated peace or truce.
Iran’s leaders are reported not to want a truce or peace deal.
Iran is considered the weaker nation in the conflict.
Despite their weakness, Iran is said to hold a stronger position in talks.
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Israel stopped 22 of 58 aid ships in international waters that were heading to Gaza. The ships were part of a group trying to bring humanitarian help past Israel’s blockade of Gaza, and their seizure has led to reactions from several countries and groups.
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The aid ships left from Barcelona on April 12 as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla mission.
Israel seized the ships near Greece, far from Gaza, detaining around 175 to 211 activists.
Among those detained were people from different countries, including at least 24 Italians and some Spaniards.
Italy demanded the immediate release of detained Italians and called for respect of international law.
Spain condemned Israel's seizure and protested by summoning Israel's diplomatic official.
Turkiye called Israel’s action “an act of piracy” and said it violated humanitarian principles.
Palestinian group Hamas accused Israel of committing a crime and called for detainee release.
Israel said its actions were lawful to stop a breach of the blockade and to avoid escalation.
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In 2025, Germany was the largest exporter of plastic waste, sending over 810,000 tonnes abroad. The UK exported over 675,000 tonnes, mainly to Turkey, Malaysia, and Indonesia, where plastic waste has caused pollution and other problems. The EU plans to ban plastic waste exports to non-OECD countries by late 2026 to reduce these issues.
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Germany exported the most plastic waste in 2025, over 810,000 tonnes.
The UK exported about 675,000 tonnes of plastic waste, its highest level in eight years.
Most waste from Europe goes to Turkey, Malaysia, and Indonesia, where it causes pollution and harm.
The EU will ban plastic waste exports to countries outside the OECD group starting November 2026.
Turkey struggles to recycle all its own plastic waste and the imported waste worsens the problem.
The US and China export less plastic waste because they handle more waste inside their countries.
The EU Commission aims to improve plastic recycling and reduce plastic waste exports with new rules.
The UK has a similar plan to the EU but is still consulting on the details.
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Iran is using a 30-year-old oil tanker called Nasha to store oil because U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade are stopping it from exporting oil. The blockade is causing a buildup of oil tankers near Iran’s ports, limiting Iran’s ability to sell its oil and forcing it to find ways to store more.
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Iran deployed the old supertanker Nasha, which can hold 2 million barrels of oil, to store oil near its main export terminal, Kharg Island.
The U.S. naval blockade is preventing Iranian oil tankers from leaving ports, causing many ships to be stuck waiting.
The U.S. claims to have contained more than 20 ships at Iran’s Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman.
Iran has about 18 empty supertankers that could store oil, but none have succeeded in breaking through the blockade so far.
Years of sanctions led to a market of old tankers sold to Iran’s “ghost” fleet, which often have poor maintenance and environmental risks.
Iran has roughly 20 days of onshore and floating oil storage left before it must reduce oil production significantly.
Over 90% of Iranian oil is sold cheaply to small refineries in China, providing some revenue despite the blockade.
The U.S. naval blockade aims to pressure Iran into negotiations and impacts global oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
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President Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing at a difficult time for U.S.-China relations. He has fewer advantages or options to negotiate than he might want.
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President Trump is visiting Beijing.
The timing of the visit is challenging due to current circumstances.
U.S.-China relations are tense or complicated right now.
President Trump has limited leverage or influence in discussions.
The visit involves diplomatic or political negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, saying Merz should focus on fixing problems in Germany instead of commenting on the war involving Iran. Trump also suggested that Merz should work on ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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President Trump spoke critically about Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany.
Trump told Merz to fix issues within Germany before discussing the Iran war.
Trump mentioned the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump indicated that Merz should focus on helping end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The comments mark a tense exchange between the U.S. and Germany’s leadership.
Germany and the U.S. are longtime allies in international relations.
The Iran war refers to regional or international conflicts involving Iran, though specific details were not mentioned.
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A bus and a car fell into the Seine River near Paris on Thursday. Four people on the bus—a driver, her tutor, and two passengers—were rescued and are safe.
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The accident happened near Paris, France.
A bus fell into the Seine River.
A car also fell into the river in the same incident.
Four people were on the bus.
Those four—driver, tutor, and two passengers—were rescued.
All rescued individuals are safe and unharmed.
The news was reported on April 30, 2026.
Officials confirmed the rescue and safety of the people involved.
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France is considering a new law that would teach children in schools how to eat healthier foods, in addition to providing good school meals. The goal is to improve children’s eating habits through classroom lessons.
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France is known for its good food and has a strong reputation for quality school lunches.
A new bill is being debated to introduce nutrition education in schools.
The bill aims to teach children how to eat better, not just offer healthy meals.
Chef Olivier Chaput, who teaches cooking to children in France, supports this idea.
The proposal focuses on improving children’s eating habits through education.
This approach is part of France’s broader effort to promote healthy lifestyles.
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U.S. federal officials charged 10 current and former Mexican officials with helping drug trafficking as part of a government effort under President Donald Trump. The charges include the governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state and nine others.
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced the charges by unsealing an indictment.
Ten Mexican officials, including current and former ones, face allegations related to drug trafficking.
Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, is among those indicted.
The case is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to stop illegal drug flow across international borders.
The officials accused are said to have aided drug trafficking operations.
This action is aimed at disrupting the networks that transport narcotics between Mexico and the U.S.
The indictment reflects ongoing law enforcement cooperation and conflict involving drug trade between the two countries.
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