Israel has reduced the number of aid trucks entering Gaza, leading experts to say this is causing a serious food shortage. Despite a ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces have kept many crossings closed and limited fuel and aid deliveries, resulting in many Palestinian deaths and worsening humanitarian conditions.
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Since October 2025, Israel has limited aid trucks entering Gaza to about 37% of the agreed amount.
Fuel deliveries are even lower, at just 14% of what was promised.
Israeli forces killed over 700 Palestinians in recorded incidents since the ceasefire started.
Between February 28 and April 8, Israel bombed Gaza on 36 out of 40 days.
More than 72,000 people have died since the Israeli military offensive began on October 7, 2023.
Israel counts aid delivery trucks in a way that may exaggerate the amount of aid entering Gaza.
Israel has closed multiple border crossings, funneling all trucks through just one limited crossing.
Palestinian officials say this strategy is deliberately designed to create a famine in Gaza.
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A video of a goldendoodle named Gus that only eats his food from a Chinese takeout container has gone viral on TikTok. The dog's owner shared this unusual eating habit, and many viewers responded with stories of their own pets’ strange behaviors during mealtime.
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Gus the goldendoodle only eats food when it is put in a Chinese takeout container.
The TikTok video about Gus received over 137,000 views and more than 17,000 likes.
A 2024 survey of 2,000 dog owners showed many pets eat strange objects like Christmas tree ornaments, dentures, lottery tickets, and credit cards.
Some dogs only eat when owners are watching or when food is served on specific types of plates.
Pet owners shared that their dogs’ eating habits can be very particular or quirky.
One dog needed emergency veterinary care after swallowing part of a toy.
The story was reported by Newsweek, which reached out to the dog's owner but could not independently verify the details.
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The US government has eased sanctions on several state-run Venezuelan banks, allowing them to use US dollars and re-enter the global financial system. This change is a temporary measure aimed at improving relations with Venezuela's interim government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, following recent US actions against Nicolás Maduro.
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The US Treasury issued licenses allowing Venezuela's central bank and other state banks to operate with US dollars again.
Sanctions on these banks had been in place since 2019, limiting their ability to handle money internationally.
This easing of sanctions may help Venezuela receive revenue from oil sales to the US.
The licenses signed by the US Treasury are temporary and do not fully remove the sanctions.
Delcy Rodríguez, the interim Venezuelan leader, is seeking a complete end to all US sanctions.
Rodríguez has opened Venezuela’s oil and mining sectors to foreign investment under US pressure.
Opposition politicians say Venezuela’s government remains controlled by Maduro loyalists despite some personnel changes.
Vladimir Padrino, a former defense minister close to Maduro, was recently appointed agriculture minister by Rodríguez.
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A student in southeastern Turkiye fatally shot four people, including three students and one teacher, and injured about 20 others at a middle school. This is the second school shooting in Turkiye within two days. The student, who was in eighth grade, died during the attack.
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The shooting happened in Kahramanmaras province in southeastern Turkiye.
Four people were killed: three students and one teacher.
At least 20 others were injured.
The shooter was a middle school student in the eighth grade.
The student used guns taken from their father, hidden in a backpack.
The student died during the incident.
This is the second school shooting in Turkiye in two days.
School shootings are very uncommon in Turkiye.
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Over 1 million people in Lebanon have been forced to leave their homes because of the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel and Lebanon have recently agreed to a 10-day ceasefire to pause fighting.
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More than 1 million Lebanese people are displaced due to conflict.
The war is between Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire recently.
The ceasefire aims to stop the fighting temporarily.
The situation has caused a large humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.
The conflict has drawn international attention and concern.
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The U.S. Navy has set up a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, stopping ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports. A Chinese tanker named Rich Starry attempted to pass but was turned back by the U.S. forces within the first 24 hours of the blockade.
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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) began the blockade at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on a Monday.
Six merchant ships were ordered to turn back to Iranian ports during the first day of the blockade.
The Rich Starry, a Chinese chemical and crude oil tanker sanctioned by the U.S. for trading with Iran, tried to cross the strait but failed.
The Rich Starry was carrying 250,000 barrels of methanol from the UAE, heading to Oman.
The vessel attempted to use an Iran-declared transit corridor through Iranian waters, which charges a fee reportedly payable in cryptocurrency.
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to less than 10% of its usual volume before the Iran-Iraq war.
The blockade involves around 10,000 U.S. service members and could create tensions between the U.S. and China.
The Rich Starry has a history of violating sanctions and is known as a "serial AIS spoofer," meaning it can fake its location signals.
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Lena Dunham’s new memoir, *Famesick*, shares stories from her time making the HBO show *Girls* and her personal relationships. She writes about her difficult but complex interactions with co-star Adam Driver, her breakup with musician Jack Antonoff, and the end of her friendship with producer Jenni Konner.
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*Girls* aired on HBO from 2012 to 2017 and became popular with younger audiences.
Dunham describes Adam Driver’s behavior on set as sometimes angry and physical, but also protective and caring.
Driver once shouted at her during a rehearsal and punched a hole in his trailer wall out of frustration.
Dunham and Driver had a close but complicated relationship; he got engaged shortly after a moment when their boundaries almost crossed.
Dunham’s five-year relationship with Jack Antonoff ended in early 2018 amid tension caused by Antonoff’s close work with a young pop star.
Dunham felt ignored and overshadowed during her relationship with Antonoff, describing herself as like a “ghost.”
Her longtime friendship and producing partnership with Jenni Konner broke down after Dunham’s health and addiction struggles.
Konner’s role changed from supportive friend to critical supervisor, contributing to their falling out.
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California’s high-speed rail project reached a key goal by opening the Cesar Chavez Boulevard underpass in Fresno. The underpass helps traffic flow safely under train tracks, reconnecting parts of the city and reducing delays caused by trains crossing roads.
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The Cesar Chavez Boulevard underpass opened in Fresno, connecting downtown, southwest Fresno, and Chinatown.
It allows cars, bikes, and pedestrians to pass under both current Union Pacific train tracks and future high-speed rail lines.
The underpass is over 1,000 feet long and nearly 90 feet wide with two vehicle lanes, bike lanes, and protected walkways.
This grade separation improves traffic safety and flow by eliminating crossing delays and reducing accidents.
Fresno County expects about $3.3 billion in benefits over 30 years from fewer injuries and better traffic.
The underpass helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by cutting vehicle idling and congestion.
The project supports ongoing construction of the high-speed rail guideway, with track laying planned later this year.
Local leaders and community groups say the project improves access and supports local businesses.
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The Canadian Rangers completed a 3,320-mile patrol in the Arctic over two months, traveling through harsh cold and ice-covered land. This patrol was part of an annual exercise to strengthen Canada's military presence in the Arctic and included a route not taken in 80 years.
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The patrol covered 3,320 miles (5,200 kilometers) in northern Manitoba.
It lasted two months and involved crossing frozen terrain by snowmobile.
Temperatures reached as low as -60 degrees Celsius during the mission.
The route followed had not been attempted in 80 years.
The exercise is called Operation Nanook-Nunalivut.
The mission aims to reinforce Canada's military presence in the Arctic.
The BBC accompanied the Rangers on the last part of their patrol from Nunavut to Manitoba.
This is said to be the largest mission in Canadian Rangers' history.
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A 16-year-old retired racing dog named Allie was filmed briefly running around the yard, reminding viewers of her past speed. The video touched many people who shared their own stories about aging pets and the joy they find in watching them stay active.
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Allie is a senior dog who used to be a track racing dog.
A video shows Allie slowly walking, then briefly running in the yard.
The video was shared by Allie's owner on TikTok and has moved many viewers.
Many people commented about their own senior dogs having similar moments.
Some pet owners shared memories of dogs who passed away but loved to run.
The video highlights the bond between aging pets and their owners.
Newsweek contacted the owner but could not verify all details.
The story was produced with help from an AI assistant.
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The article ranks the remaining 13 contestants on the TV show "Survivor 50" based on their chances to win before episode 8. It describes each player's role and editing so far in the season and suggests who is more or less likely to become the champion.
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Dee Valladares was voted off recently and will be the first juror deciding the winner.
Tiffany Nicole Ervin has not had any confession scenes in three episodes, lowering her chances to win.
Chrissy Hofbeck has criticized the show's production on social media and has less focus in the storyline.
Joe Hunter is featured more as a side character than a winner candidate this season.
Benjamin "Coach" Wade is popular but is shown struggling strategically and might be set up to lose.
Emily Flippen and Rick Devens are entertaining players but currently seem to support other players' stories rather than their own winning paths.
Aubry Bracco appears frequently on screen and shows determination to change her game despite setbacks.
Christian Hubicki was an early focus but now appears less clear in direction in the competition.
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A woman and her sister were both pregnant at the same time and had similar baby names inspired by their mothers. The woman planned and shared her daughter's name, Colette Coral, but her sister surprised everyone with twins named Cole and Lettie, which caused tension over the similar names. The woman is considering legally exchanging the order of her daughter's names to ease conflict.
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The woman and her older sister were pregnant simultaneously last year.
The woman planned to name her daughter Colette Coral, honoring both her mother and mother-in-law.
Her sister kept her baby names a secret until giving birth to twins: a boy named Cole and a girl named Lettie.
The sister’s twins’ names are similar to the woman’s planned baby name, causing family tension.
The woman shared her name plans during pregnancy and had already ordered items with the name Colette Coral.
The sister expressed frustration because her twins were born first and the names now sound very alike.
The woman is thinking about legally swapping her daughter’s first and middle names to reduce conflict.
Online commenters mostly supported the woman and saw the name similarity as a meaningful family connection.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed surprise that the Hillsborough Law, a proposed law to require public officials to tell the truth during investigations, has not yet been passed. The law would affect inquiries into the 1989 disaster that killed 97 Liverpool fans, and politicians including Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have promised to introduce it.
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The Hillsborough disaster in 1989 caused the deaths of 97 Liverpool football fans.
The Hillsborough Law is also called the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.
The law would make it a duty for public officials to be truthful in official investigations.
Labour promised to introduce the law in their 2024 election plan.
The bill was introduced in September but has faced delays in passing.
Proposed changes to the bill involving intelligence services caused controversy and were withdrawn.
Intelligence chiefs may now need court approval to be exempt from the law.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot supports the law and thinks families should not have to fight for the truth.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Australia, receiving large crowds despite earlier criticism about their arrival and security costs. During their trip, they visited The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and spent time with patients, families, and staff.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced negative reactions in Australia due to past public criticism of the royal family.
Before their visit, there was debate about Australian taxpayers funding police for their security.
Opposition politicians criticized the use of police resources for their visit, saying officers are already overworked.
The couple visited The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne on April 14 as part of a three-day visit.
They interacted warmly with young patients and hospital staff.
Media coverage described the visit as positive and noted the large crowds they attracted.
Meghan hopes to expand her lifestyle brand, As Ever, globally, including in Australia.
The visit showed that the couple still has supporters in Australia despite some opposition in media and politics.
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Israel has carried out deadly airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon, killing at least 13 people. These attacks came shortly after the first direct talks in decades between Israeli and Lebanese representatives held in Washington, while tensions remain high due to ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah.
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At least 13 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese towns, including Jbaa, Ansariyeh, and Qadmus.
The attacks occurred one day after Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in the United States for direct talks.
Israel also struck areas south of Beirut, hitting vehicles in Saadiyat and Jiyeh near the capital.
The November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been repeatedly violated, with near-daily attacks.
Hezbollah started firing on March 2, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader by US-Israeli forces.
Hezbollah and some Lebanese officials criticize the government for negotiating with Israel and for military withdrawals in the south.
The Israeli military ordered evacuations of residents in southern Lebanon amid ongoing strikes.
The town of Bint Jbeil and nearby areas, heavily affected by prior Israeli operations, were shelled again.
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A six-year-old boy who was pushed from the 10th floor of the Tate Modern art gallery in London in 2019 is still recovering in a rehabilitation center. Although he once reached a goal of running and swimming again, recent surgery has made his recovery slower, and he cannot walk yet.
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The boy fell 100 feet (30 meters) after being pushed by 17-year-old Jonty Bravery in August 2019.
He survived but suffered serious injuries, including brain bleeding and multiple broken bones.
The boy recently had surgery in January and remains hospitalized in rehab because he can’t walk.
He has only been able to leave the hospital on weekends in a wheelchair.
Earlier, he was able to run, jump, and swim again, but now his progress has slowed.
The family found a school suitable for him, where he made friends before the surgery.
Jonty Bravery pleaded guilty to attempted murder and received a life sentence with a minimum of 15 years.
Bravery was later jailed for assaulting hospital nurses while in a high-security psychiatric hospital.
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For over 20 years, Iran’s nuclear program has faced strict international checks, sanctions, and talks. In contrast, Israel is believed to have nuclear weapons but does not openly confirm or deny this and faces little international pressure for transparency. This difference has led to claims of unfair treatment between the two countries.
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Iran’s nuclear program has been closely watched and restricted by the international community for more than two decades.
Israel is widely believed to have nuclear weapons but keeps its program secret and never confirms or denies it.
Israel has never signed the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), so it is not required to allow international inspections.
Iran, unlike Israel, is a member of the NPT and faces inspections and sanctions based on it.
Israel’s nuclear program started in the 1950s, with help from countries like France.
Israel is estimated to have between 80 and 200 nuclear warheads, though exact numbers are unknown.
A former Israeli technician revealed details about Israel’s nuclear program in 1986 but was captured and imprisoned.
Experts say Israel keeps its nuclear weapons secret to maintain deterrence while avoiding legal and political consequences.
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A rare Greenland shark, estimated to be about 150 years old, washed up on the coast of County Sligo, Ireland. The shark will be preserved and studied by the Natural History Museum of Ireland to help scientists learn more about this unusual deep-water species.
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The Greenland shark can live more than 500 years, the longest for any vertebrate (animal with a backbone).
This shark was found dead on the Irish coast at Finisklin, County Sligo.
It is the first time a Greenland shark has been found stranded on Ireland’s shore.
The shark found was about 2 meters (6 feet 6 inches) long and male, possibly near maturity.
Greenland sharks live in very cold waters around the Arctic and north Atlantic.
They move slowly and use strong suction to catch food, relying on their sense of smell because they are thought to be blind.
The shark’s male reproductive organs, called claspers, were well-developed.
The Natural History Museum of Ireland used special equipment to remove the shark and will perform a detailed scientific examination.
The museum plans to preserve tissue and parts of the shark and might put it on display for the public.
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Warner Bros announced the cast for the new film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, set to release in cinemas on December 17, 2027. The movie features new actors like Leo Woodall, Jamie Dornan, and Kate Winslet, alongside returning stars Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, and Lee Pace.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum follows Aragorn’s early quest to find Gollum and protect the Ring from Sauron.
The story is set between The Hobbit trilogy and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Leo Woodall, known for HBO’s The White Lotus and Netflix’s One Day, plays a new character named Halvard.
Jamie Dornan, famous for Fifty Shades of Grey, plays Strider (also known as Aragorn), replacing Viggo Mortensen’s role from the original films.
Kate Winslet joins the cast as a character named Marigol.
Returning actors include Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins, Andy Serkis as Gollum/Sméagol, and Lee Pace as Thranduil.
The film is directed by Andy Serkis.
The Lord of the Rings film franchise has earned about $3 billion worldwide and has a large fan base based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s books.
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Prosecutors in Argentina say Diego Maradona’s medical team was negligent and missed chances to save his life after his brain surgery in 2020. Seven healthcare workers are on trial for causing his death by allowing him to recover at home without proper care.
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Diego Maradona died in November 2020 at age 60 from heart failure and lung issues, two weeks after brain surgery.
Prosecutors call Maradona’s medical team “amateurs” and accuse them of serious mistakes during his recovery at home.
The medical staff includes doctors, psychologists, and nurses charged with homicide due to negligence.
The trial restarted after a previous trial was canceled when a judge was found to be involved in a documentary about the case.
Maradona’s family and former partner are attending the trial seeking justice.
About 120 witnesses are expected to testify during the trial, which may last until July.
Defendants face 8 to 25 years in prison if found guilty.
The defense argues that Maradona died from natural health decline, not medical negligence.
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