US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized European countries for their handling of migrant arrivals during a speech in Normandy on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. He called the migrants an "invasion" and urged European leaders to take stronger action to protect their freedoms.
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Pete Hegseth gave a speech in Normandy, France, marking 82 years since the D-Day landings in World War II.
Hegseth described migrant arrivals on European beaches as an "invasion" and highlighted ports in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria.
Migration has been a major political issue in Europe, with sea arrivals peaking in 2015 at over one million people crossing the Mediterranean.
From April 2025 to March 2026, about 169,341 sea migrants arrived in the UK, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Cyprus; 23% came to the UK.
Hegseth said European freedoms won in the war are at risk if leaders do not act on migration issues.
US Vice-President JD Vance also criticized European migrant policies after a British student’s fatal stabbing, leading to a UK government response rejecting interference.
President Donald Trump has previously criticized European countries for "uncontrolled migration," which UK leaders have pushed back against.
The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy warned Europe could face "civilisational erasure" if migration trends continue.
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A security camera recorded an Israeli soldier and some settlers attacking two young Palestinians in the West Bank. The video shows them pushing the victims to the ground and hitting them multiple times, including with a wooden plank, resulting in the victims lying still on the ground.
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The incident happened in the occupied West Bank.
A surveillance camera captured the event.
The attackers were an Israeli soldier and settlers.
Two young Palestinian men were the victims.
The victims were slammed onto the ground.
They were hit repeatedly, including with a plank of wood.
The victims ended up motionless on the ground.
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A Palestinian father in Hebron buried his seven-month-old son after the baby was killed by Israeli gunfire aimed at the family’s car. The child’s parents were also wounded in the shooting, which happened during rising violence in the West Bank.
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The incident took place in Hebron, a city in the West Bank.
A seven-month-old baby was killed by Israeli gunfire.
The gunfire was directed at the family’s car.
The baby’s parents were injured in the shooting.
This event is part of increasing violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank.
The West Bank is a Palestinian territory occupied by Israel.
Rising tensions have caused more deadly incidents recently.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead after disappearing during a family trip to Japan. His family announced his death and thanked those who helped search for him, while local police and volunteers had searched mountainous areas near Kyoto.
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Weston Higginbotham disappeared on May 29 in Kyoto, Japan, during a family vacation.
His body was found by a volunteer search-and-rescue group outside Kyoto in a mountainous area.
Weston was last seen on CCTV at Yamashina Station after exploring Kyoto alone.
He had about $62 in cash, a phone with 34% battery, and food and water when he disappeared.
His family reported him missing after not hearing from him for several hours.
There was a typhoon in the area during the search, causing heavy rain and flood warnings.
The family expressed gratitude for support from people in the US, Japan, and worldwide.
Auburn University’s president sent condolences to the family.
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An Israeli attack hit a tent camp in Gaza City, killing at least six Palestinians and injuring about twelve others, including children. Hamas called the attack a massacre and said it hurts ongoing ceasefire talks in Cairo.
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The attack targeted a tent camp in Gaza City.
At least six Palestinians died from the attack.
Around twelve people were wounded, including children.
Hamas described the attack as a massacre of women and children.
Hamas accused Israel of damaging ceasefire negotiations happening in Cairo.
The incident occurred amid conflict between Israel and Gaza groups.
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Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, has been a key figure in Peru’s politics for nearly 30 years. She is running for president again in a close election against Roberto Sanchez, with the outcome still uncertain.
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Keiko Fujimori first entered politics at age 19, acting as her father’s first lady during a difficult family and political time.
Her father, Alberto Fujimori, was a strong and controversial leader in Peru during the 1990s.
Over the years, Keiko has built Peru’s most powerful political party and influenced many important government positions.
She has run for president in the last three elections but lost each time in run-off votes to less-known opponents.
In the current election, held on April 12, she did better than expected in the first round.
Her main opponent, Roberto Sanchez, has shifted to more moderate political views recently.
Polls show the race is very close, making the final result unclear before the upcoming run-off vote.
Many voters feel conflicted about both candidates and are choosing based on who they think is the “lesser evil.”
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A man in his 30s, who had won £1 million in the EuroMillions lottery and previously helped save a police officer’s life, died after a suspected hit-and-run in Essex. Police are investigating the crash involving a black Ford Ka that happened in Tiptree on May 21 and have arrested an 18-year-old man.
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The collision happened at 6:30 a.m. on May 21 in Tiptree, Essex, involving a cyclist and a black Ford Ka car.
The cyclist, believed to be Anthony Canty, was taken to hospital and died four days later.
Canty helped save a police officer who had a heart attack during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 by performing CPR.
Weeks after that event, Canty won £1 million in the EuroMillions lottery with his partner, Katie Sullivan.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while unfit, and failing to stop after the crash.
The suspect fled the scene on Maldon Road.
Police are asking for anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or other footage of a black Ford Ka in the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
Canty worked as a water supply worker and had said he would continue his job despite winning the lottery.
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Jamaica experienced a rare blackout that affected the entire island late Friday night. By Saturday morning, most customers had power restored, and officials were investigating the cause while calling the situation unacceptable.
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The blackout began around 9pm local time on Friday and affected the whole island.
Jamaica’s Minister of Energy, Daryl Vaz, said most of the 700,000 customers of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) had power restored by Saturday morning.
JPS is the only company that controls electricity on the island.
The cause of the blackout was still unknown as of Saturday morning, and JPS was investigating.
Minister Vaz held an emergency meeting with government and electricity officials and demanded a full report within 24 hours.
Both Minister Vaz and Prime Minister Andrew Holness called the blackout situation “unacceptable.”
Jamaica has about 2.8 million people and rarely experiences island-wide blackouts except during severe weather events.
The blackout came just as the Atlantic hurricane season began, raising concerns about the electrical grid’s strength during future storms.
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Pope Leo XIV began his visit to Spain by praising the government for its support for peace and migrants. During his trip, he will meet abuse victims and migrant welfare groups and will speak to the Spanish parliament.
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Pope Leo XIV praised Spain’s government for opposing wars and supporting migrants.
He spoke at a reception with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia in Madrid.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has clashed with U.S. President Trump over Iran and with Israel over Gaza.
The Pope will meet victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church during his seven-day visit.
Spain and the Church agreed to compensate abuse victims after many complaints.
A study estimated 1.1% of Spaniards were abused by clergy, but the Church disputes this.
The Pope will visit the Canary Islands with Sanchez to honor migrants who died trying to reach Europe.
Spain plans to give legal status to about 500,000 undocumented migrants to help them work legally.
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Iran fired missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, which were intercepted. The U.S. responded by shooting down some Iranian missiles and drones and striking Iranian radar sites, escalating tensions despite a fragile ceasefire. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are ongoing and hopes for a quick resolution.
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Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at Bahrain and Kuwait early Saturday.
Bahrain and Kuwait said their defenses intercepted the attacks.
The U.S. military shot down several Iranian missiles and drones aimed near the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. struck Iranian coastal radar sites to prevent further attacks.
Iran says the U.S. attacked surveillance sites on Qeshm Island and near Sirik, calling it a ceasefire violation.
Earlier in the week, Iranian drones damaged Kuwait’s main airport, causing casualties.
President Trump stated the situation with Iran “seems to be going quite well” despite the conflict.
A tentative ceasefire extension and talks on Iran’s nuclear program are underway but face obstacles.
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A NATO military exercise called “Baltops” is happening near Estonia, involving 20 ships, 6,000 troops, and 16 countries, but it is smaller than usual because the U.S. has reduced its naval presence. Estonia’s former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves spoke about the challenges of dealing with Russian President Vladimir Putin and noted changes in U.S. military priorities and President Trump’s criticism of NATO allies.
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NATO’s “Baltops” exercise is taking place near Estonia and around the Baltic Sea with fewer ships than in previous years.
About 20 ships, 6,000 troops, and 16 countries are participating in this year’s exercise.
The U.S. has moved many of its ships to the Persian Gulf, leading to fewer U.S. ships at Baltops.
Analysts say the U.S. is focusing less on Europe and more on other regions.
President Trump has criticized NATO allies for not helping quickly in his conflict with Iran.
Trump also faced opposition for his idea to annex Greenland.
Russia recently held an economic forum and discussed a possible underwater tunnel connecting Russia and the U.S.
Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Estonia’s former President, provided insights on dealing with Russia and Putin.
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Armenia is holding important parliamentary elections where voters will choose between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, supported by President Donald Trump of the United States, and parties that favor close ties with Russia. These elections are being closely watched by major cities like Brussels, Moscow, and Washington because of Armenia's strategic position and international interests.
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Armenia is voting in parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Opposing parties want stronger connections with Russia.
The elections have attracted attention from Brussels (European Union), Moscow (Russia), and Washington (U.S.).
Armenia's location makes it important in global politics.
Experts from different think tanks and universities are discussing the elections.
The result could influence Armenia’s future relations with world powers.
The election outcome may affect regional stability and alliances.
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Alex Warren says his new album, "Wildchild," is a personal and healing project. He explains the album shows where he is in life now and helps him express different emotions.
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The album is called "Wildchild," a nickname Warren’s dad gave him.
Warren has "Wildchild" tattooed on his body.
The album was released on August 28.
Warren describes making the album as healing and therapeutic.
Compared to his first album about feeling broken, this one focuses on healing.
The songs express feelings like hatred, love, and missing loved ones.
The lead single is "Passenger," with a music video about trying to get a love interest’s attention.
Warren hopes the album gives fans a clear look into his life and emotions.
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King Charles III's nephew, Peter Phillips, married Harriet Sperling, an NHS nurse, at a private wedding in Gloucestershire. The ceremony was held at All Saints Church in Kemble and attended by several members of the royal family, including the King, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Peter Phillips, King Charles III's nephew, got married on Saturday.
Harriet Sperling is a nurse working for the NHS.
The wedding took place in Gloucestershire, England.
The venue was All Saints Church in Kemble, chosen because Sperling lived there when they met.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the ceremony.
Other royal family members present included the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Princess Anne.
The wedding was a private event.
The weather was rainy during the wedding.
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Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., Alexander Tah-ray Yui, said he is not worried that Taiwan will be “traded off” in talks between the U.S. and China. He confirmed that the U.S. position on Taiwan remains steady, and highlighted the importance of a proposed $14 billion U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, which is still awaiting President Trump’s approval.
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Alexander Tah-ray Yui is Taiwan’s representative in the United States.
Yui said the U.S. and China talks have not changed America’s long-standing policy towards Taiwan.
The U.S. follows a "One China" policy but maintains unofficial ties and arms sales to Taiwan.
President Trump’s administration has sold more weapons to Taiwan than previous administrations, including about $18.3 billion in his first term.
A new $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan is pending Trump’s approval after Congress already approved it.
U.S. officials say there is no change in U.S. policy or approach on Taiwan.
President Trump has said the arms deal could be used as a “negotiating chip” with China, but Yui said he is not concerned Taiwan will be traded off.
U.S.-Taiwan relations also include trade, education, and investment, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s projects in Arizona.
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Protesters in Albania have demonstrated for seven days against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on Sazan Island and nearby protected areas. The government supports the project for economic reasons, while activists worry it will harm wildlife and criticize a lack of transparency.
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Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, is an investor in a luxury resort planned for Sazan Island, Albania.
Sazan Island is a former communist military base off Albania's Adriatic coast.
The project includes hotel developments in nearby wildlife-rich zones, including flamingo habitats.
Protesters call their movement the "Flamingo Revolution" and have used pink flamingo symbols.
Excavators began work on the site recently, sparking anger and large nightly protests in Tirana, Albania's capital.
Activists say there was no public consultation or clear information about permits for the project.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama supports the resort project, saying it will boost the economy.
Albania's anti-corruption office has opened an investigation into the project amid broader political scandals.
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Keir Starmer will host Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of France and Germany for talks in London to discuss aid for Ukraine. This meeting comes after increased fighting in Ukraine and a major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s city of St Petersburg.
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The talks will take place at Downing Street in London on Sunday.
Leaders attending include Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, France’s Emmanuel Macron, and Germany’s Friedrich Merz.
The meeting focuses on support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently refused Zelenskyy’s offer for face-to-face talks.
Ukraine launched a large drone attack on St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city.
In Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, one person was killed and three wounded after nearly 30 missile and drone strikes overnight.
The strikes reflect increasing Ukrainian capability to attack locations deep inside Russia.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the D-Day anniversary in France, warning that Europe faces threats from new harmful ideas and arrivals by sea. He suggested that the freedom won during World War II could be at risk if European leaders do not act.
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Hegseth gave his speech at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings.
He compared current European coastal arrivals from boats to the wartime invasion beaches.
He described these arrivals as "dangerous ideologies" coming to European countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria.
Hegseth asked when European leaders would address this "invasion."
He did not directly mention immigration but echoed criticisms from the Trump administration about Europe's migration policies.
The Trump administration has previously warned Europe could face "civilizational erasure" within 20 years due to migration issues.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned U.S. Vice President JD Vance for blaming immigration unfairly in a recent violent crime case in the UK.
The speech reflects ongoing debates about migration, national identity, and political direction in Europe and the U.S.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old American student from Auburn University who went missing in Japan, was found dead in a mountainous area near Kyoto. Authorities have not yet announced the cause of his death.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham was reported missing on May 29, 2026, while traveling in Japan with his family.
He stopped replying to his family's messages and turned off his phone location.
He was found dead by volunteers searching near Kyoto.
Higginbotham was a biosystems engineering student at Auburn University.
Police believe he may have left his family intentionally but were worried about his safety since he does not speak Japanese well.
Investigators reviewed his movements, interviewed his family, and checked CCTV footage.
The cause of death has not yet been made public.
His family has asked for privacy as they cope with the loss.
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British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in the TV shows “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at the age of 72. His family announced his passing on Friday.
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Anthony Head was a British actor.
He acted in popular shows including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso.”
He was known for having a smooth, suave voice.
He died at the age of 72.
His family shared the news of his death on a Friday.
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