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The Women's History Museum of Zambia is highlighting an ancient writing system called Sona, found on artifacts like a wooden hunter's toolbox, to showcase Africa's historical literacy and cultural heritage. This initiative, shared through social media, aims to connect people with Zambian history, especially focusing on women's roles and countering the notion that African societies lacked knowledge systems.
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Sona is an ancient writing system from Zambia, now rarely used but sophisticated in design.
Artifacts like a wooden toolbox feature Sona and are shared online to spread awareness.
The project aims to revive knowledge of women's roles in pre-colonial African societies.
Social media posts include 50 objects with descriptions of their cultural significance.
Many of these artifacts were collected during the colonial era and stored in global museums.
There are about 650 Zambian cultural objects in Swedish museums, collected over the last century.
The Frame project uses social media to challenge the narrative that African societies lacked literacy and knowledge systems.
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The ongoing disagreement between former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has added to concerns about the future of NASA's budget, which is facing significant cuts. These cuts could affect multiple NASA science missions, as the U.S. government prioritizes sending astronauts back to the Moon and eventually to Mars.
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NASA’s budget is facing proposed cuts that would reduce funding for many science projects by almost half.
The White House plans to focus NASA's efforts on getting astronauts to the Moon and Mars.
The president has threatened to stop awarding federal contracts to Musk's company, SpaceX, which NASA relies on for transport to the International Space Station.
NASA's new rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), is costly compared to SpaceX's Starship, which is designed to be reusable and more affordable.
NASA's proposal to cut its budget by nearly a quarter seeks to align its missions with Moon and Mars exploration goals.
Some missions aimed at monitoring Earth's environmental health may be canceled due to budget cuts.
Critics claim NASA has been inefficient and gone over budget on past projects, while supporters say the new focus offers clear direction.
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Families in Ukraine are worried that peace talks might not help bring back their loved ones who were taken by Russian forces. Around 16,000 Ukrainian civilians remain in Russian prisons, and there is no clear way to bring them home in the event of a ceasefire.
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Tatyana's son Vladislav was captured by Russian forces and is held in a prison in Kursk.
Over 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are reportedly in Russian captivity.
More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have also been taken to Russia, according to estimates.
There is a mechanism for swapping prisoners of war, but not for civilians.
Yulia Hripun started a group to advocate for the release of captured civilians.
The group has talked with international representatives but there is no clear plan for civilian return.
Efforts to include civilians in negotiations about deported children have not been successful.
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Twenty-five paintings by famous Indian artist MF Husain will be auctioned in Mumbai. These paintings, stored in a bank since 2008 due to a legal case involving a businessman, will be seen by the public for the first time at this event.
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The paintings are by MF Husain, a well-known Indian artist often compared to Picasso.
The paintings have been kept in a bank vault since 2008.
They were seized from a businessman due to an alleged unpaid loan.
The auction will take place at Pundole Art Gallery in Mumbai on 12 June.
The gallery director, Dadiba Pundole, expects the auction could make up to $29 million.
A previous Husain painting sold for $13.8 million, the highest amount for an Indian artwork at that time.
Husain began these paintings in the early 2000s, but they have never been publicly shown before.
Legal issues around the paintings arose from a business deal between Husain and a businessman in 2004.
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Six Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire near an aid center in southern Gaza, according to officials from Hamas. The Israeli military stated they fired warning shots at individuals who appeared threatening. The distribution center run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has temporarily halted its operations due to safety concerns and overcrowding.
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Six Palestinians died from Israeli gunfire near a food aid center in southern Gaza.
The shooting occurred as people gathered to receive food supplies.
The Israeli army reported firing warning shots at people who seemed threatening.
The GHF, which manages the aid center, has stopped operations due to overcrowding and safety issues.
People continue to gather daily at a site near the Israeli military zone to access aid.
The Israeli Defense Forces stated the area is an active combat zone at night.
The United Nations criticized the aid distribution model, citing safety and supply concerns.
More than 60 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in related incidents since the aid center began operations.
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US President Donald Trump stated that his relationship with Elon Musk has ended. The fallout followed Musk's public criticism of Trump's tax and spending bill. Musk, who had previously supported Trump, now suggests he might support Trump's political opponents in the future.
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Trump confirmed to NBC News that his relationship with Elon Musk is over and does not wish to repair it.
The tension arose after Musk criticized Trump's major tax and spending legislation, claiming it would significantly increase the national deficit.
Musk had previously donated millions to Trump's campaign and worked as a White House aide.
Musk shared criticism on his social media platform about the bill, without directly attacking Trump initially.
Trump expressed disappointment with Musk's comments and suggested there could be consequences for Musk's federal contracts.
Musk responded on social media with critical posts about Trump, which he later deleted.
Musk hinted he might support Trump's opponents in future elections, potentially affecting Republican candidates.
Trump warned that Musk would face serious consequences if he supported Democratic candidates.
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Andrew Tate, a British-American influencer, was caught driving at 196 km/h (121 mph) in a 50 km/h zone in Romania. He received a fine and a 120-day driving ban but denies the charge and plans to appeal. Tate and his brother are also facing serious legal charges in Romania and abroad.
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Andrew Tate was recorded speeding at 196 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in Romania.
He received a fine of £310 ($420) and a 120-day driving license suspension.
Tate denies speeding and plans to challenge the charge in court.
Andrew and his brother, Tristan, face charges of rape and human trafficking in Romania and similar allegations in the UK and US.
The brothers can travel under court conditions while their legal cases are ongoing.
Andrew Tate has a history of speeding incidents in Romania and Germany.
Several of his luxury cars were seized by Romanian authorities in 2023.
British prosecutors indicate the Tate brothers will face charges in the UK after Romanian proceedings conclude.
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Liberia's former speaker of parliament, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, has been charged with arson in relation to a fire that destroyed the country's House of Representatives in December. Police believe Koffa and other lawmakers were involved in the incident, with charges also including criminal mischief and attempted murder.
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A fire destroyed Liberia's House of Representatives on December 18, 2024.
Jonathan Fonati Koffa, the former speaker, has been charged with arson.
The fire occurred after protests related to attempts to remove Koffa as speaker.
Police claim there are credible links showing Koffa's involvement in the fire.
Koffa has also been charged with criminal mischief and attempted murder.
Five other lawmakers have been detained in relation to the case.
An independent team from the USA concluded that the fire was set on purpose.
Previously, an impeachment attempt against Koffa did not succeed.
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Kyrgyzstan removed a large statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin from the city of Osh. The statue had been there for 50 years and was considered the tallest Lenin statue in Central Asia. The statue will be replaced by a flagpole.
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Kyrgyzstan took down a statue of Vladimir Lenin in Osh.
The statue was 23 meters tall and over 50 years old.
Lenin statues are common symbols from the Soviet Union.
The statue's removal aims to improve the city's look.
Local officials say the move is "common practice."
A flagpole will take the place of the statue.
Kyrgyzstan became independent 34 years ago, after the Soviet Union ended.
Lenin Peak is a mountain in Kyrgyzstan named after the Soviet leader.
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Israel has retrieved the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai worker who was kidnapped during a Hamas attack in October 2023. The operation took place in southern Gaza, where his remains were found after being held by a militant group. The incident highlights ongoing tensions as several hostages remain unaccounted for.
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Israel recovered the body of a Thai national named Nattapong Pinta during an operation in southern Gaza.
Nattapong was an agricultural worker in Israel and was kidnapped during a Hamas-led attack.
He was likely killed in the early months of his captivity, according to Israeli military officials.
Before recovering his body, authorities did not know if he was alive or dead.
Nattapong leaves behind a wife and young son in Thailand.
The recovery follows the release of five other Thai hostages alive earlier this year.
Another incident near a Gaza aid center resulted in the deaths of six Palestinians.
A military blockade on Gaza has been ongoing for about 20 months, with limited aid now permitted.
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The largest Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, resulting in three deaths and 21 injuries. The attack involved 48 drones, missiles, and gliding bombs, and came after Ukraine targeted Russian air bases with drones. Conflicting reports emerged on a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, with disagreements on timing and procedure.
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A Russian attack on Kharkiv used 48 drones, two missiles, and four bombs.
The attack killed at least three people and injured 21 others.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister called for increased support from allies.
Russian and Ukrainian officials disagreed on the timeline for a prisoner exchange.
The strikes follow Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian air bases the previous Sunday.
Russia attacked Ukraine with over 400 drones and nearly 40 missiles the night before.
Ukrainian and Russian forces agreed on a prisoner swap but disputed the details.
No dates have been set for the prisoner exchange.
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In Los Angeles, riot police and protesters clashed after federal immigration raids led to several arrests. The raids involved unmarked vans and were related to the illegal harboring of people. Authorities declared the protest an unlawful assembly, warning participants of possible arrest if they didn’t leave.
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Riot police and protesters clashed in downtown Los Angeles.
Federal immigration raids resulted in many people being taken into custody.
Homeland Security said the raids were about harboring people in the country illegally.
Police used batons and what looked like tear gas rifles to control the crowd.
Authorities told the crowd to disperse by dusk and declared an unlawful assembly.
Unmarked vans were used by immigration officers to detain people.
Those not leaving the protest area faced arrest, according to police.
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Arop Akol, a model originally from South Sudan, has gained recognition in the fashion industry and walked runways for major brands alongside famous models like Naomi Campbell. South Sudanese models are becoming popular worldwide, known for their dark skin and height, with many included in top model lists. Despite challenges in their homeland, including conflicts and migrations, these models continue to succeed in the international fashion scene.
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Arop Akol is a model from South Sudan working with top fashion brands and sharing runways with established models.
South Sudanese models are well-known for their physical features, including dark skin and height.
South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 but experienced a civil war two years later, affecting millions.
The country's ongoing issues include violence, natural disasters, and poverty, leading many to leave.
Models from South Sudan are featured prominently in fashion magazines and industry lists, signaling their rising popularity.
The resilience of South Sudanese models is believed to contribute to their success in the global fashion market.
Despite industry challenges, such as feeling exploited during recruitment, South Sudanese models continue to find opportunities.
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In the early 2010s, two chairs falsely believed to have belonged to Marie Antoinette appeared on the French antiques market, later selling for €2 million to a Qatari prince. An investigation revealed these, along with several other Royal-themed chairs, to be fakes, leading to a high-profile court case against well-known antiques expert Bill Pallot and cabinetmaker Bruno Desnoues.
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Two chairs believed to have been owned by Marie Antoinette were sold on the antiques market.
These chairs were declared "national treasures" by the French government in 2013.
A Qatari prince purchased the chairs for €2 million.
Other similar royal-themed chairs appeared on the market and also turned out to be fakes.
Georges "Bill" Pallot and Bruno Desnoues were charged with fraud and money laundering.
Pallot admitted in court that the scheme began as a "joke" in 2007.
Laurent Kraemer and his gallery faced charges of deception for selling some of the fake chairs.
The accused appeared in court in Pontoise, near Paris, following a trial.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke at the Austrian World Summit about climate change, encouraging people to take action instead of complaining about U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on the issue. He stated that the president does not prevent climate change efforts. Schwarzenegger also mentioned other topics like the American dream and his son during the interview.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is an actor and climate activist.
He was speaking at the Austrian World Summit.
This summit was organized by Schwarzenegger's Climate Initiative.
Schwarzenegger said people should act on climate change, not just complain.
He believes President Trump does not stop climate change efforts.
Schwarzenegger supported Kamala Harris, a Democrat, in the last election.
He talked about other subjects like the American dream and his son in the interview.
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A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the city of Copiapó in northern Chile during a live TV interview with politician Carolina Toha. The tremor caused the interview to end abruptly as Toha and the journalists left the studio, and equipment fell due to the shaking.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.4.
It took place during a live television broadcast.
The location of the earthquake was Copiapó, a city in northern Chile.
Carolina Toha, a Chilean politician and presidential candidate, was being interviewed at the time.
The shaking interrupted the interview as the participants quickly exited the studio.
The tremors caused studio equipment to fall during the broadcast.
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Kilmar Ábrego García, a 29-year-old from El Salvador, was mistakenly deported in March 2023 but has now been brought back to the US to face federal criminal charges. He is accused of being part of a smuggling scheme to move undocumented migrants across US states. A grand jury has charged him with two federal counts related to this activity, and he remains in custody as he awaits an arraignment hearing.
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Kilmar Ábrego García was mistakenly deported from the US to El Salvador in March 2023.
He has returned to the US to face charges related to smuggling undocumented migrants.
The charges include conspiracy to transport undocumented aliens and unlawful transportation.
El Salvador released him after the US presented an arrest warrant.
The US Supreme Court had ordered the US to assist in his return.
He is accused of transporting people, including MS-13 gang members, over 100 times since 2016.
He remains in federal custody as he awaits an arraignment hearing.
His lawyer argues he has never been convicted of any crimes or gang membership.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for charges related to sex trafficking and other crimes. A former girlfriend, who testified under the name "Jane," described feeling pressured to participate in sexual activities with male escorts while he watched. She also discussed how drugs were involved in these encounters and mentioned an agreement where Diddy paid her $10,000 a month, which influenced her participation.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
A woman identified as "Jane" testified that she felt pressured to take part in sexual activities with male escorts while Combs watched.
She alleged that a network of employees helped supply drugs for these encounters, which often left her feeling unwell.
Jane mentioned a specific incident in 2023 where she invited an escort to New York City for an encounter with Combs.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Jane testified about a financial agreement ("love contract") where Combs paid her $10,000 monthly.
Jane's testimony aims to show that Combs was involved in criminal activities.
The trial is currently in its fifth week.
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The article discusses a recent fallout between US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk after a disagreement over a spending bill. Musk had previously supported Trump during the presidential campaign by endorsing him and offering financial support to voters. The report explores whether Musk's support was a significant factor in Trump's election victory.
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President Trump and Elon Musk's relationship deteriorated after a dispute over a spending bill.
Musk endorsed Trump in the previous year's election campaign.
Musk actively campaigned for Trump and donated money to voters in Pennsylvania.
The BBC's North America Correspondent, Nomia Iqbal, queried voters in Pennsylvania regarding Musk’s influence in Trump's election success.
This question of Musk's impact is tied to Trump's win in the 2024 presidential election.
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Elon Musk's argument with former President Donald Trump has led to concerns about how it might affect his businesses, especially Tesla. Musk's social media activity has resulted in a backlash, including a call for a boycott, and has contributed to a significant drop in Tesla's stock price.
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Elon Musk announced he wanted to step back from politics to focus on his businesses.
He engaged in a public argument with Donald Trump, which has led to a threat of boycott from Trump's federal government.
Tesla's stock dropped by 14% following Musk's comments about Trump on social media but partially recovered later.
Some analysts think Tesla faces challenges beyond Musk's political issues, including competition in autonomous vehicle technology.
Tesla plans to launch autonomous taxis in Austin, Texas, with trials already happening using the Model Y without drivers.
There is growing discussion about whether Musk is still motivated to focus on his ventures.
A social media campaign called #TeslaTakedown has been protesting against Tesla every weekend since Trump's tenure began.
In the first quarter of the year, Tesla reported a 20% drop in car sales and a significant drop in profits.
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