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A large part of the Birch glacier fell into the valley, partly destroying the Swiss village of Blatten. Residents had already left the village due to warnings about the glacier's instability, but one person is missing, and many homes are destroyed. The Swiss government and army are providing help, and there is concern that nearby areas might also need to evacuate.
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A big section of the Birch glacier collapsed into the valley where the village of Blatten is located.
Blatten's residents had evacuated days before due to warnings from geologists about the glacier.
One person is missing, and many homes in Blatten are completely destroyed.
The Swiss army's disaster relief unit is providing assistance, and the government has promised funding to aid residents.
The instability of glaciers is increased by climate change, leading to faster melting and thawing of permafrost.
An earlier evacuation occurred in 2021 in Brienz, Switzerland, due to unsafe mountain conditions.
Glaciologists have warned about the risk to alpine communities from melting glaciers.
Recent studies suggest that Switzerland's glaciers could disappear within a century if global temperatures keep rising.
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A part of the Birch glacier collapsed, causing ice, mud, and rocks to flood the Swiss village of Blatten. The village, which had already been evacuated, experienced significant destruction, including flattened homes. One person is reported missing due to the incident.
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A large section of the Birch glacier collapsed.
The collapse triggered a flood of ice, mud, and rocks.
The affected village is Blatten in Switzerland.
Blatten had been evacuated before the incident.
Around 300 residents had to leave their homes.
One person is currently missing after the collapse.
Many homes in Blatten have been destroyed.
The melting of glaciers is linked to global warming.
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A BBC news crew reporting on drone warfare in Rodynske, Ukraine, had to take cover when a Russian drone attack occurred nearby. The incident happened as they covered the front-line town in the Donetsk region, highlighting the ongoing heavy fighting in the area.
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The BBC team was in Rodynske, a front-line town in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
The team was reporting on drone warfare developments when the attack happened.
A Russian drone struck near the BBC crew during their report.
The journalist, Yogita Limaye, and her team had to seek cover for safety.
Rodynske has faced intense drone attacks as part of the ongoing conflict.
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A report from Rodynske, a town in Ukraine, describes the impact of Russian attacks using drones and bombs. Russian forces are trying to encircle the nearby city of Pokrovsk and cut off supply routes, leading to increased military action in the region.
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A 250 kg bomb hit Rodynske's main administrative building and nearby houses.
Ukrainian soldiers are actively shooting down Russian drones in the area.
Rodynske is located about 15 km north of Pokrovsk, a target for Russian forces.
Russia has intensified its military operations and is trying to encircle Pokrovsk.
Russian drones are attacking from newly captured areas near Rodynske.
Local residents, like Svitlana, report more frequent and closer attacks.
Ukrainian artillery units are adjusting to the threat posed by drones with fibre optic connections.
Fibre optic drones allow for precise control and are challenging for soldiers to defend against.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israeli military has killed Mohammed Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza. This happened during an attack on a hospital area in Khan Younis, which targeted Hamas's underground facilities.
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Mohammed Sinwar was a leader of Hamas in Gaza.
Israel conducted a large-scale military attack targeting him in Khan Younis on May 13.
The attack reportedly destroyed underground tunnels linked to Hamas.
Gaza’s health ministry reported that 28 people died in the attack.
Mohammed Sinwar was one of Israel's most wanted individuals.
Hamas has not confirmed whether Sinwar was killed.
This event is part of Israel's continued response to a Hamas attack that happened 600 days ago, which resulted in many deaths and hostages.
Since the beginning of the conflict, over 54,084 people have reportedly died in Gaza.
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Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and promised to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles. This support aims to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks. Merz's plan includes signing an agreement between German and Ukrainian defense ministers.
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Friedrich Merz is the new chancellor of Germany.
Merz promised Ukraine assistance in producing long-range missiles.
The goal is to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian attacks.
A memorandum for missile production will be signed by both countries' defense ministers.
Merz stated there are no longer range restrictions on weapons supplied by Western allies.
The Kremlin warned that lifting missile range restrictions could worsen diplomatic efforts.
Russia and Ukraine held direct talks recently, leading to a prisoner exchange agreement.
Ukraine has conducted significant drone attacks on Russian targets recently.
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Kenya's President William Ruto has apologized to Tanzania amid tensions over the deportation of East African activists. The activists, including a Kenyan and a Ugandan, were detained and reportedly mistreated in Tanzania, leading to public outrage. Ruto asked for forgiveness at a national event, aiming to mend relations between the two countries.
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Kenya's President Ruto apologized to Tanzania for any wrongdoings during a national prayer event.
The diplomatic issue arose after the detention and deportation of activists in Tanzania.
Among the detained activists were Kenyan Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan Agather Atuhaire.
These activists claimed they were mistreated, sparking regional and international criticism.
Tanzanian lawmakers accused Kenyans of online harassment targeting President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
President Samia warned against activists from other countries causing disruptions in Tanzania.
The diplomatic tension included formal protests from Kenya and Uganda, demanding proper treatment for their citizens.
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The European Union (EU) has expressed concern that Israel's military actions in Gaza exceed what is needed to combat Hamas, as civilian casualties continue to rise. The EU disagrees with a new aid distribution model supported by the US and Israel, which bypasses the United Nations, and has initiated a review of its trade agreement with Israel due to the ongoing conflict.
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The EU's top diplomat stated that Israeli strikes in Gaza are more than necessary to fight Hamas.
Israeli military actions have resulted in significant civilian casualties in Gaza.
The EU does not support a US-backed aid distribution model that bypasses the United Nations.
Israeli airstrikes have resulted in high-profile civilian losses, including families and those sheltering in schools.
The EU is a major donor of humanitarian aid to Gaza, but aid is not reaching the people due to an Israeli blockade.
The EU plans to discuss its trade agreement with Israel in light of the ongoing situation.
Israel and the US support a new aid system that bypasses the UN, which they claim prevents aid theft by Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister plans to relocate Gaza's population, which is viewed by some as forced removal.
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French ex-surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, mostly children, over 25 years. He admitted to the abuse, which took place between 1989 and 2014, and may be eligible for parole in 2030.
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Joel Le Scouarnec admitted to abusing 299 patients.
The abuse occurred between 1989 and 2014.
Le Scouarnec was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
He may be eligible for parole in 2030 after serving a mandatory two-thirds of his sentence.
Le Scouarnec kept detailed diaries about the abuse, which helped police identify victims.
The trial highlighted failures that allowed Le Scouarnec to continue working despite a prior conviction.
Many victims spoke about the long-lasting impact of the abuse.
Le Scouarnec had been previously sentenced to 15 years in 2020 for related crimes.
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A German court dismissed a lawsuit from Peruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya against the German energy company RWE. Lliuya claimed RWE's emissions contributed to glacier melting in Peru, which threatens his hometown with flooding. The court ruled there wasn't enough flood risk to continue the case, but noted that energy firms might be liable for climate change costs.
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Saúl Luciano Lliuya, a farmer from Peru, filed a lawsuit against RWE, a German energy company.
Lliuya argued that RWE's emissions are partly to blame for glacier melting in Peru, which could cause flooding in his town.
He sought €17,000 for a flood defense project to protect the city of Huaraz.
The German court in Hamm dismissed the case, saying the flood risk to Lliuya's property was not high enough.
The court did not allow any further appeals, ending Lliuya's legal battle after 10 years.
Climate groups see the ruling as a win because the court said companies may be liable for climate change damages.
Lliuya's lawyers claimed RWE was responsible for 0.5% of global emissions and should pay a corresponding share for flood defenses.
Environmental group Germanwatch supported Lliuya's case and called the ruling an important legal milestone.
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Elon Musk criticized a new tax and spending bill from former President Donald Trump, expressing disappointment because he believes it will increase government debt. The bill, which includes large tax cuts and more money for defense, has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and is moving to the Senate.
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Elon Musk voiced disappointment over Trump's new tax and spending bill.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill, and it will now go to the Senate.
The bill includes multi-trillion-dollar tax cuts and increased defense spending.
Musk was previously involved in reducing government spending as part of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Musk criticized the bill for potentially increasing the budget deficit by about $600 billion next year.
The bill would also raise the debt ceiling, allowing the government to borrow more money.
Musk donated over $250 million to help Trump’s re-election in 2024.
Musk plans to reduce his political spending and focus on leading Tesla.
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Slovakia's government has approved a plan to sell brown bear meat to the public. This decision follows the government's move to cull about 350 brown bears due to increased attacks on humans. Conservationists and opposition politicians have criticized this plan, citing the species' protected status in the EU.
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Slovakia's government plans to cull approximately 350 brown bears.
Brown bears are protected under European Union (EU) law.
The decision to sell bear meat comes after a rise in bear attacks on humans in Slovakia.
From next week, organizations under the environment ministry can sell the meat if they meet legal and hygiene standards.
Critics argue that the cull ignores conservation laws and scientific advice.
Slovakia reports about 10 bear attacks per year, with some incidents being fatal.
Bear meat needs to be tested for a parasite called Trichinella before sale.
In the EU, bear meat is rare and usually comes from controlled hunts.
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Punjilal Meher, a former college principal in Odisha, India, received a life sentence for sending a bomb disguised as a wedding gift in 2018. The explosion occurred when the bomb was opened by Soumya Sekhar Sahu, killing him and his great aunt and injuring his wife Reema. The case, known as the "wedding bomb" case, involved meticulous planning, including using a false name and sending the package from over 230 kilometers away.
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Punjilal Meher was sentenced to life in prison for murder and related charges.
The bomb was disguised as a wedding gift and sent to Soumya Sekhar Sahu.
The explosion killed Sahu, age 26, and his 85-year-old great aunt.
Sahu's wife, Reema, was critically injured in the blast.
The package appeared to come from Raipur, over 230 km away.
Meher allegedly planned the attack over professional rivalry.
Police investigation involved examining thousands of phone records.
An anonymous letter gave crucial clues that led to Meher's arrest.
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is moving to Australia to attend the University of Sydney. She will study international relations and political economy and live on campus as a full-time student.
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and is second in line to the Norwegian throne.
She will start her university studies in August at the University of Sydney.
Her chosen fields of study are international relations and political economy.
Ingrid Alexandra will live in a student residence on the university campus.
She has completed 15 months of military service, where she served as an engineer soldier and rifleman.
The princess's interests include environmental protection and climate change.
Her mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, also spent a year in Australia during her high school education.
The University of Sydney anticipates her joining and is eager to provide a rich campus experience.
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Australia's Liberal and National parties have come back together one week after splitting due to disagreements. The leaders have resolved their differences and announced a new shadow cabinet. Their main goal is to hold the ruling Labor government accountable.
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The Liberals and Nationals form Australia's main opposition coalition.
A week ago, the coalition split over disagreements on key policies.
Sussan Ley is the Liberal leader, and David Littleproud leads the Nationals.
The coalition announced new shadow cabinet positions with members from both parties.
The parties resolved disputes on issues like climate, energy, and regional needs.
They plan to lift the national ban on nuclear power but not build new nuclear plants.
The coalition's break-up and reunification have occurred before, last happening in 1987.
Leaders did not comment on net zero emissions goals, saying it will be addressed later.
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Relations between Ukraine and Hungary have become tense due to spying allegations. Ukraine accused some people of spying for Hungary, leading both countries to expel each other's diplomats. Political tensions in Hungary also involve these issues, as the government and opposition use the situation to gain political advantage.
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Ukraine's SBU security service arrested two Ukrainian citizens, accusing them of spying for Hungary.
In response, Hungary expelled two Ukrainian diplomats, and Ukraine did the same with Hungarian diplomats.
Hungary arrested a Ukrainian citizen, also accusing him of spying.
Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, is seen as close to Russia and critical of Ukraine's EU membership.
The Hungarian government sent a questionnaire to households to gauge opposition to Ukraine joining the EU.
Orban and his political party face competition from the opposition Tisza party, which leads in polls.
Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, brought aid to Ukraine's hospital after a Russian strike.
Roland Tseber, who helped the Tisza leader, was banned from Hungary and labeled a "Ukrainian spy" by Hungarian officials.
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Namibia is marking a colonial genocide for the first time with a remembrance day. The genocide, where more than 70,000 Ovaherero and Nama people were killed by German colonial forces from 1904 to 1908, will be remembered each year on May 28. This day includes ceremonies like a minute's silence and a candlelight vigil in the capital, Windhoek, as part of a healing process.
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The genocide in what is now Namibia occurred between 1904 and 1908, targeting the Ovaherero and Nama communities.
German officials used concentration camps and experiments to kill and torture the victims.
Namibia’s Genocide Remembrance Day is on May 28, marking the closure of concentration camps in 1907.
Germany formally recognized the genocide in 2019 and offered €1.1 billion in development aid, not officially called reparations.
Many in Namibia, including genocide victims' descendants, have rejected Germany's offer, seeking more substantial reparations and an apology.
Some activists want Germany to return ancestral lands taken during the colonial period.
A draft deal between Namibia and Germany may include an official apology and additional funds.
There is ongoing criticism about the fairness and sufficiency of Germany's response to the genocide.
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Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas," is used for medical purposes and as a food product in the U.S. Despite its legal status when sold for culinary use, its recreational misuse has led to serious health issues and addiction. Reports show a significant increase in nitrous oxide-related poisonings and deaths in recent years.
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Nitrous oxide is used as a painkiller and in food products like whipped cream.
Recreational use of nitrous oxide can cause addiction and serious health problems, such as nerve damage and paralysis.
The annual report from America's Poison Centers recorded a 58% rise in intentional nitrous oxide exposure from 2023 to 2024.
Deaths linked to nitrous oxide poisoning increased by more than 110% from 2019 to 2023.
In the UK, nitrous oxide possession was criminalized in 2023 due to its misuse.
In the U.S., nitrous oxide is legal for culinary sales, but many states restrict its recreational use.
Larger, colorful canisters of nitrous oxide have become available, making it easier for people to misuse the gas.
Companies involved in selling nitrous oxide have been criticized for marketing strategies that may encourage misuse.
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The Chrisley couple, known from the reality TV show "Chrisley Knows Best," was found guilty of committing fraud and tax evasion. President Trump announced plans to pardon them after their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, spoke out on Fox News.
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Todd and Julie Chrisley were on a reality TV show called "Chrisley Knows Best."
They were found guilty of defrauding banks and avoiding taxes, owing over $36 million in loans.
A jury convicted them of tax evasion and fraud in June 2022 after a three-week trial.
Todd Chrisley received a 12-year prison sentence, while Julie Chrisley received a 7-year sentence.
Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, also got a 3-year prison sentence.
President Trump spoke with the Chrisley children, indicating he planned to pardon their parents.
Savannah Chrisley claims her parents were unfairly prosecuted due to political reasons.
Trump also pardoned a former Virginia sheriff recently convicted of fraud and bribery.
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In Gaza, Noura and Mohamed face heartbreak after their IVF embryos were destroyed amid a military conflict. The Al-Basma Fertility Centre, where the embryos were stored, was damaged, resulting in the loss of about 4,000 embryos and other reproductive materials.
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Noura and Mohamed had stored embryos at Al-Basma Fertility Centre in Gaza.
They lost their twins and stored embryos due to the conflict in Gaza.
The fertility clinic was shelled in December 2023, destroying nearly 4,000 embryos.
The clinic housed two tanks with embryos, sperm, and egg samples preserved with liquid nitrogen.
Dr. Baha Ghalayini, the clinic director, explained the destruction affected many families' hopes.
Dr. Mohamed Ajjour tried to get more liquid nitrogen to the clinic but could not due to shelling.
The destroyed embryos represented dreams and years of effort for many families.
Between 100 and 150 women lost what might have been their only chance to have children.
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