Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for endorsing his campaign. Trump publicly supported de la Espriella ahead of the June 21 runoff election against Iván Cepeda.
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Abelardo de la Espriella is a Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate.
He won the most votes in the first round of Colombia’s presidential elections.
President Trump endorsed de la Espriella on the social media platform Truth Social.
Trump called de la Espriella an intelligent and strong leader who would oppose a leftist candidate.
The runoff election is set for June 21.
De la Espriella thanked President Trump publicly on X (formerly Twitter).
President Trump has previously endorsed candidates in Honduras and Argentina.
Some people criticize Trump’s endorsements in other countries as interference in their politics.
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Scientists predict that the El Niño weather event expected in 2026 could be as strong or stronger than any other El Niño in the past 100 years. This prediction is based on models and measurements of warm ocean water moving across the Pacific.
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El Niño is a climate event caused by unusually warm ocean water in the Pacific.
Models show the 2026 El Niño might reach the highest strength seen in the last century.
The prediction is made by tracking the progress of warm water in the ocean.
Paul Roundy, a professor at the State University of New York at Albany, is one of the experts sharing this forecast.
A strong El Niño can affect weather patterns worldwide, causing heatwaves, heavy rains, or droughts.
The current forecast is based on scientific computer models and physical observations.
The news was shared in an interview with France 24 news channel.
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Kuwait’s defence ministry called an attack on its international airport a serious Iranian aggression. The attack involved drones from Iran hitting a terminal, resulting in one death and many injuries, along with heavy damage to the airport.
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The attack targeted Kuwait’s international airport.
Iranian drones struck a terminal on Wednesday.
One person died in the attack.
Dozens of people were injured.
The airport suffered significant material damage.
Kuwait’s defence ministry described the attack as “heinous Iranian aggression.”
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Ukraine carried out air strikes on an oil facility and a naval air base near St Petersburg. These attacks took place just before an important economic forum started in the city.
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Ukraine launched air strikes near St Petersburg late Tuesday night.
The targets were an oil facility and a naval air base.
The strikes occurred hours before an international economic forum began in St Petersburg.
The economic forum is a major event hosted by Russia in the city.
St Petersburg is a key city in Russia, known for hosting this important forum.
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The leader of Britain’s Black Police Association warned that false claims of anti-white bias in policing could undo progress and take policing back to the 1960s. The comments came amid debate over the police response to the fatal stabbing of teenager Henry Nowak, whose arrest after being stabbed has been criticized. Senior officials and politicians have reacted strongly to controversial statements about race and policing made during discussions about the case.
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Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student, was fatally stabbed in December 2025 in Southampton.
The attacker, Vickrum Digwa, falsely claimed racial victimhood and stabbed Nowak multiple times.
Police handcuffed and arrested Nowak despite him telling officers he had been stabbed and was struggling to breathe.
Hampshire’s chief constable apologized for how the police handled Nowak’s arrest.
Nigel Farage claimed there is “two-tier policing” biased against white people, which has been widely challenged.
The National Black Police Association president, Andy George, said such false claims could reverse decades of anti-racism progress in policing.
The police watchdog is investigating the incident.
Police chiefs are increasing monitoring of potential violence related to far-right protests after clashes in Southampton.
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Scientists found that some worker honeybees have a special role in building the queen bee’s wax home inside the hive. These worker bees raise their body temperature to melt and mix chemicals into the wax for the queen’s residence.
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Worker honeybees have many jobs like collecting food and caring for the queen and young bees.
A certain group of worker bees builds the wax structure where the queen lives.
These bees increase their body temperature to soften the wax.
Raising their temperature helps them mix special chemicals into the wax.
This process improves the quality of the queen’s home in the hive.
The research shows that making the queen’s home is a unique and active task.
The queen bee is the only bee that lays eggs in the colony.
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that talks with Iran are still ongoing. He spoke to reporters from the Oval Office and mentioned other topics like a fund to prevent weapon use and discussions with Hezbollah.
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President Trump addressed reporters on Wednesday from the Oval Office.
He confirmed that negotiations with Iran are continuing.
He mentioned an "anti-weaponization" fund, aimed at stopping the spread or use of weapons.
For the first time, he noted that there are negotiations involving Hezbollah, a political and militant group based in Lebanon.
The information was reported by CBS News and White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi.
The comments covered multiple topics in a single press interaction.
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King George III, often seen as the bad king during the American Revolutionary War, is being viewed in a new way as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. Historically, Americans have seen him as a harsh ruler who lost the colonies.
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King George III ruled England during the American Revolutionary War.
He is traditionally seen in the U.S. as the villain who caused the colonies to rebel.
Cultural works like the musical "Hamilton" and the film "The Madness of King George" portray him negatively.
American songs like "No More Kings" refer to him as a tyrant who taxed colonists without their permission.
His image is being changed or reconsidered as the U.S. marks 250 years since its founding.
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Iran is using Lebanon to influence peace talks with the United States. This strategy takes advantage of disagreements between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, especially about a military action in Beirut involving Hezbollah.
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Iran wants to use Lebanon as a bargaining tool in talks with the U.S.
President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu had tense phone calls about a military offensive in Beirut.
The offensive targeted Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran.
Trump demanded Netanyahu scale back the military action.
The situation shows strained relations between the U.S. and Israel over Lebanon and Iran.
Hezbollah is based in Lebanon and backed by Iran.
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In December 2025, Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old white man, was fatally stabbed in Southampton, England. Police mistakenly believed the attacker, Vickrum Digwa, was the victim, handcuffing Nowak as he said he couldn't breathe, which caused public outrage and protests in the UK. The case has been compared to the 2020 killing of George Floyd in the US because of similar police responses and the phrase "I can't breathe."
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Henry Nowak was stabbed to death by Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old Sikh man, in Southampton, England.
Police initially believed Digwa’s claim that he was the victim of a racial attack.
Officers handcuffed Nowak while he was bleeding and telling them he couldn’t breathe.
Nowak died at the scene; Digwa was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years.
The police response sparked protests and criticism for allegedly showing bias against white people.
Some far-right groups in the UK claimed the case shows "racism against white people" by the police.
The situation drew comparisons to George Floyd’s 2020 death in the US, where Floyd also said "I can't breathe."
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized the police, calling for an investigation into their actions.
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US Senator Marco Rubio avoided directly stating the US government's position on whether Israel has nuclear weapons, saying most of the world believes Israel does. Rubio suggested discussing the topic privately, highlighting a long-standing US policy of not publicly addressing Israel’s nuclear program despite growing concerns about the issue.
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Senator Marco Rubio said most countries believe Israel has nuclear weapons but did not confirm the US official position.
Rubio offered to answer questions about Israel’s nukes in a classified (private) setting.
US policy has long avoided openly discussing Israel’s nuclear arsenal.
The US is currently allied with Israel in conflict against Iran.
Israel is not part of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which aims to stop the spread of nuclear arms.
Israel has never officially confirmed having nuclear weapons but some Israeli officials have hinted at possible use.
Some US politicians have suggested Israel should consider using nuclear weapons against Palestinians.
A group of US lawmakers recently requested more transparency on Israel’s nuclear weapons and US policy about it.
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Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old university student, was murdered in Southampton on December 3, 2025. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years for stabbing Nowak multiple times after a confrontation over Nowak filming Digwa’s traditional Sikh knives.
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The murder happened late at night as Nowak was walking home from his university accommodation.
CCTV shows Nowak entering a convenience store, a pub, and then walking along Belmont Road shortly before the attack.
The attacker, Vickrum Digwa, was carrying a kirpan (a small ceremonial Sikh knife) and a larger dagger.
Nowak began filming Digwa’s knives on his phone, which led to a confrontation.
Digwa took Nowak's phone and stabbed him multiple times, including in the chest and leg.
Nowak tried to escape by climbing a fence and onto a car, but Digwa continued to attack him.
Police bodycam footage and CCTV were key evidence in the case.
Digwa was sentenced to life in prison with at least 21 years before parole.
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a tense phone call about military action in Lebanon. This disagreement has complicated US efforts to negotiate with Iran and threatens ongoing peace talks.
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President Trump called Prime Minister Netanyahu "effing crazy" due to disagreements over Lebanon.
Netanyahu responded by saying disagreements are normal and that they remain good friends.
The conflict arose after Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which Iran condemned and threatened to halt talks with the US.
Trump is trying to extend a ceasefire with Iran and negotiate about Iran’s nuclear program.
Netanyahu’s focus is on targeting Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group in Lebanon.
Many Americans have become more negative about Israel, with a recent poll showing 60% holding unfavorable views.
Some US conservative figures blame Israel for influencing the US to engage in war with Iran.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee denied these claims and criticized a former US official who resigned over this issue.
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Many people in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, stayed home to protest against a plan that could allow their current leader to run for a third term. This protest showed widespread opposition to changing the constitution to extend the president’s time in office.
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Kinshasa experienced a large-scale shutdown as people protested.
The protests are against a proposal to reform the constitution.
The constitutional change could let the current leader run for a third term.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital is Kinshasa.
Protests like this reflect public concern over political changes.
The article also mentions other protests and issues in Africa, such as xenophobic attacks in South Africa and visa problems for Senegalese football fans, but the main focus is Kinshasa.
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Ten years after his death, Muhammad Ali is remembered worldwide as a legendary boxer, a committed Muslim, and a bold activist. He stood against racism, refused to fight in the Vietnam War, and became a symbol of resistance and equality.
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Muhammad Ali died ten years ago.
He was a famous boxer known as "the Greatest."
Ali was a practicing Muslim.
He refused to join the Vietnam War because of his beliefs.
Ali opposed racism and white supremacy during his life.
He became a global figure symbolizing anti-racism and resistance.
He was born in the segregated southern United States.
People around the world remember him for his sports achievements and activism.
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A large building project on the coast of Albania connected to Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is causing protests. Many people in Albania are unhappy and are demonstrating against the development.
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The development is located on the coast of Albania.
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, is linked to this project.
Local people are protesting against the project.
The protests are growing in size.
The project involves building a large resort or similar coastal development.
The issue is causing public unrest in Albania.
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German director Wim Wenders has removed his 1975 film Wrong Move from all public platforms because it shows 13-year-old actress Nastassja Kinski topless. Wenders apologized to Kinski and asked streaming services and TV stations to stop showing the film after Kinski said she had asked him for years to change the film.
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The film Wrong Move, made in 1975, includes a topless scene with 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski.
Director Wim Wenders told partners not to show the film anymore.
Nastassja Kinski said she tried for 15 years to get the film changed.
Wenders apologized unreservedly to Kinski and accepted responsibility for not protecting her.
Wenders is an influential German director known for films like Paris, Texas and Wings of Desire.
Kinski began her acting career in Wrong Move and acted in over 60 films in Europe and the US.
Kinski had also challenged a previous film showing her naked at age 15 and reached an agreement to stop its distribution.
Some critics said Wenders should take full responsibility without excuses for the film’s problematic scene.
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Israel has entered Lebanon for the sixth time over the past 48 years. The article reviews the history of these invasions and the resistance against them.
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Israel has invaded Lebanon six times during the last 48 years.
The article highlights a timeline of these military actions.
It also discusses responses from Lebanese groups opposing the invasions.
The focus is on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
The information is provided by Al Jazeera reporter Hala Al Shami.
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An Israeli military strike near Jabal Aamel Hospital in Tyre caused heavy damage to the hospital and surrounding buildings. This damage has made important medical facilities unusable and is putting very young patients in danger.
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Jabal Aamel Hospital is located in Tyre.
Nearby buildings were destroyed during the Israeli strike.
The hospital suffered heavy damage as a result.
Important medical equipment and facilities at the hospital are not working now.
The damage endangers the health of the hospital’s youngest patients.
The incident happened on a Monday.
The strike is part of ongoing military actions in the area.
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In May 2026, Ukraine regained more land from Russian forces than it lost for the second month in a row, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Ukraine’s success includes effective counterattacks and increased missile and drone strikes inside Russian territory, which have slowed Russia’s advance in Eastern Ukraine.
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Ukraine recaptured more territory from Russian forces in May 2026 than it lost.
This marks the second consecutive month of Ukrainian gains.
The information comes from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Ukraine used tactical counterattacks to push back Russian forces.
Ukraine increased long-range missile and drone attacks within Russia.
These actions helped slow down the Russian military’s progress in Eastern Ukraine.
Christina Harward, Deputy Team Lead for Russia at ISW, shared these insights in an interview.
The fighting is focused in parts of Eastern Ukraine, including the Donbas region.
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