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An 84-year-old Russian activist named Lyudmila Vasilyeva was fined for holding an anti-war protest against Russia's actions in Ukraine. The court in St. Petersburg charged her 10,000 rubles for "discrediting" the Russian army through a handwritten poster calling for peace.
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Lyudmila Vasilyeva is a survivor of the Siege of Leningrad during World War Two.
The court fined her 10,000 rubles for protesting Russia's war in Ukraine.
She displayed a poster asking people to stop the war and promote peace.
Russia has strict laws against criticizing its military actions in Ukraine.
Vasilyeva has been a consistent critic of the war, facing multiple detentions in 2022.
The siege of Leningrad lasted 872 days, resulting in significant civilian deaths.
The city of Leningrad was renamed St. Petersburg in 1991.
The war in Ukraine has continued for over three years, with high casualty estimates on both sides.
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Harvard University is suing the Trump administration because it blocked the university from enrolling international students. This legal action follows the Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke Harvard's authorization to admit foreign students through a specific visa program.
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Harvard University is suing the Trump administration for stopping it from enrolling international students.
The Department of Homeland Security revoked Harvard's access to student visa programs.
Harvard claims this affects about 27% of its student body, which includes approximately 6,800 international students.
Harvard argues the government's action is a violation of the law and seeks a court order to stop it.
The Trump administration accuses Harvard of not combating antisemitism and of unfair admissions practices.
The administration claims elite universities like Harvard discriminate against conservative views.
Previously, the administration froze $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard and threatened its tax-exempt status.
Columbia University and other institutions have also faced federal investigations and actions.
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A verdict is expected soon in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing Kim Kardashian of jewelry worth millions during Paris Fashion Week in 2016. The defendants, who include nine men and one woman, are facing various charges, with some admitting involvement. Prosecutors have asked for sentences ranging from six to ten years.
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The robbery took place in October 2016 in Paris during Fashion Week.
Kim Kardashian was tied up and held at gunpoint by the robbers.
The stolen jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring, has not been found.
DNA evidence linked two defendants, Aomar Ait Khedache and Yunice Abbas, to the crime scene.
Khedache admitted being involved but denied he was the leader.
Some defendants are now elderly and in poor health.
The trial began on April 28, 2023, and included testimony from Kim Kardashian.
Prosecutors have requested longer sentences due to the crime's seriousness.
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Actor Jussie Smollett has agreed to pay $50,000 to a Chicago charity, resolving a lawsuit related to accusations he lied about a hate crime. The money will be donated to a charity that supports disadvantaged youth in Chicago. This settlement allows all parties involved to close the case and move forward.
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Jussie Smollett will pay $50,000 to a charity as part of a lawsuit settlement with the city of Chicago.
The payment will go to Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts, which helps underprivileged youth in Chicago.
Chicago initially wanted Smollett to pay $130,000 for investigation costs.
Smollett claimed he was attacked in 2019, but was later accused and charged with lying to police.
The charges against Smollett were dropped, and he has maintained his innocence.
Smollett was accused of staging the attack and paying two brothers to participate in it.
He was found guilty in 2021, but the conviction was overturned last year.
The city of Chicago stated that this settlement allows everyone to put the case behind them.
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International students at Harvard University are now uncertain about their future after the Trump administration's decision to halt their enrollment due to alleged legal non-compliance by the university. This affects many students, including those from China and India, and could lead to legal challenges, as Harvard disagrees with the government's actions.
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Shreya Mishra Reddy, among over 6,800 international students at Harvard, is uncertain about graduating.
International students make up over 27% of Harvard's enrollment, with many from China and India.
The Trump administration accused Harvard of not following the law, which could stop foreign student enrollment.
Harvard criticized the decision as "unlawful" and may challenge it legally.
Students affected face uncertainty about their education and related visa status.
The White House demands Harvard meet specific conditions, like turning over student records and evidence of illegal activities.
The situation is part of broader government actions against campuses with protests, affecting other schools as well.
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An Amazonian tribe, the Marubo, is suing the New York Times and other media outlets over a report about their access to high-speed internet. They claim the report led to misleading stories that labeled their community members as addicted to pornography and that these stories have harmed their reputation.
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The Marubo tribe accessed a satellite-internet service called Starlink, provided by Elon Musk's company, SpaceX.
A New York Times article described the community facing internet-related challenges similar to those in American households, such as minors watching pornography.
The Marubo tribe's lawsuit claims the article led to global media misrepresentation, including claims of porn addiction.
The tribe is seeking at least $180 million in damages from the New York Times, TMZ, and Yahoo.
The plaintiffs include a community leader and an activist, who say the media reports subjected them to public embarrassment and harm.
The New York Times responded by defending its article as a sensitive exploration of how new technology affects Indigenous communities.
The lawsuit states the media coverage has caused damage to the tribe's reputation and safety.
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The Nigerian government has taken legal action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for claiming that two prominent politicians plotted to kill her. The charges say her accusation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former governor Yahaya Bello harmed their reputations. Akpoti-Uduaghan was previously suspended from the Senate after accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment.
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Nigeria's government filed charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for claims of an assassination plot.
She accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former governor Yahaya Bello of plotting against her.
Both Akpabio and Bello have denied the assassination plot accusations.
The charges are based on statements Akpoti-Uduaghan made during a live interview on Nigeria's Channels TV.
The attorney general said her statements could damage the politicians' reputations.
Akpoti-Uduaghan has not publicly responded to the charges and no court date is set.
She was suspended from the Senate after accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment.
There are only four women in Nigeria's 109-member Senate.
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Satellite images have revealed that a new North Korean warship was damaged in an accident at a shipyard while leader Kim Jong Un was present. Kim has labeled the incident a "criminal act," and an investigation has been launched. The damage was described as minor by North Korean media, with no reported casualties.
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Satellite photos show a new North Korean warship damaged at a shipyard.
The warship is seen lying on its side, partially covered by tarps, with some of it on land.
An official investigation into the accident has been started; Kim Jong Un called it a "criminal act."
North Korean state media reported the damage as "not serious," with the ship's side scratched and some seawater inside.
There were no reports of casualties or injuries from the incident.
The shipyard manager is being questioned by authorities.
Repairs to the warship were estimated to take about 10 days.
North Korea's state leader, Kim Jong Un, criticized those responsible for carelessness and mentioned consequences for their actions.
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A man in Norway discovered a large cargo ship had crashed into his garden after it ran aground near his house. The ship came very close to his home early in the morning, and he only found out when a neighbor alerted him.
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A cargo ship ran aground in Byneset, near Trondheim, Norway.
The ship was 135 meters long, equal to about 443 feet.
It crashed into Johan Helberg's front garden around 05:00 local time.
The ship missed Helberg's house by just a few meters.
Helberg was unaware of the incident until his neighbor informed him.
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A rescue team saved an elderly woman from her flooded home in Taree, New South Wales, Australia. The floods have caused severe damage in the area, with record rainfall declared a natural disaster. Four people have died, and six hundred people have been rescued.
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A rescue team filmed the rescue of an elderly woman from her flooded home in Taree, Australia.
The Australian Prime Minister, Antony Albanese, described the floods as horrific.
The floods in New South Wales cut off tens of thousands of people.
The Taree region suffered heavy rainfall, equivalent to half a year's worth of rain in three days.
Four people have lost their lives due to the floods.
Six hundred people have been rescued, many from roofs of homes and cars.
Authorities have declared the record rainfall a natural disaster.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo's senate has removed former President Joseph Kabila's immunity, allowing him to be prosecuted on charges of treason and war crimes. Authorities allege that Kabila supported the M23 rebel group in the conflict-rich eastern part of the country, although he has denied any connections to the rebels.
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The DR Congo senate voted to strip Joseph Kabila of his legal immunity.
Kabila is accused of backing the M23 rebel group in the eastern region of DR Congo.
Allegations against Kabila include treason and war crimes.
Nearly 90 senators supported the prosecution, while five opposed it.
Kabila was the DR Congo president from 2001 to 2019 and became a "senator for life."
Kabila has been living in South Africa for the past two years.
Authorities have seized Kabila's assets and ordered him to return to face prosecution.
Fighting continues between the M23 rebels and the army, despite peace efforts between DR Congo and Rwanda.
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A mob killed a Royal Bengal tiger in Assam, India, after the animal reportedly killed livestock and threatened villagers. The state's forest department is investigating, and officials highlight ongoing conflicts between humans and wildlife in the area.
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A Royal Bengal tiger was killed by a mob in Assam's Golaghat district.
Villagers reacted because the tiger killed livestock and threatened their safety.
This incident marks the third tiger killing reported in Assam this year.
The tiger had sharp wounds and not gunshot injuries.
The tiger's body was collected for examination with a magistrate present.
Some people used machetes to attack the tiger.
An Assam lawmaker condemned the killing and urged for strict action.
The origins of the tiger were unknown, and it was found 20km from Kaziranga National Park.
The tiger population in Assam increased from 70 in 2006 to 190 in 2019.
Tiger habitats are shrinking, leading to more human-animal conflicts.
Tigers are protected under India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
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A man in Norway discovered a large container ship in his garden after it ran off course and crashed near his house. The ship, named the NCL Salten, had 16 crew members onboard and was traveling to Orkanger when it struck land. Authorities are investigating the cause, and no injuries were reported.
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A container ship crashed in a garden in Byneset, near Trondheim, Norway.
The incident happened around 05:00 local time on Thursday.
The ship's name is NCL Salten, and it is Cypriot-flagged.
The ship was carrying 16 crew members and no one was hurt.
The cause of the crash is not yet known, and police are investigating.
The ship was traveling south-west through the Trondheim Fjord to Orkanger.
The ship has previously run aground in 2023 but managed to get free on its own.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized UK, France, and Canada leaders for their stance on the Gaza conflict, accusing them of siding with Hamas. The leaders of these countries condemned recent Israeli military actions in Gaza as excessive and threatened further action if Israel continued. The tension arose from differing positions on how to address ongoing violence in the region.
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Netanyahu accused UK, France, and Canada leaders of supporting Hamas by criticizing Israel's Gaza actions.
UK, France, and Canada condemned Israel for the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling it "intolerable."
The countries threatened to take action if Israel did not change its military approach.
Netanyahu claims the Palestinian group Hamas wants to destroy Israel.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas conducted an attack that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.
At least 53,762 people, including 16,500 children, have died in Gaza since the conflict escalated.
UK's Prime Minister earlier called the situation in Gaza "utterly inadequate" regarding the limited aid allowed.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert criticized Netanyahu's administration and called for a change in their policies.
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An Australian politician, Kyle McGinn, ended his career in Western Australia's parliament by performing a "shoey," which is a celebratory act of drinking from a shoe, during his farewell speech. He did this to show that regular people were part of the government and to celebrate in his own unique way.
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Kyle McGinn is an outgoing Member of Parliament in Western Australia.
He performed a "shoey," which means drinking a beverage from a shoe, in his farewell speech.
The act took place in the Western Australian parliament.
McGinn is known for performing shoeys among his supporters.
He stated that this act was to show that ordinary people are part of the government.
The shoey tradition typically involves drinking alcohol from a shoe as a form of celebration.
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The United States has announced new sanctions against Sudan due to the alleged use of chemical weapons in its ongoing civil conflict against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These sanctions include restrictions on US exports and financial borrowing for Sudan, starting on June 6. The conflict in Sudan has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and has displaced millions.
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The US claims Sudan used chemical weapons last year during its civil war with the RSF.
New sanctions will limit US exports to Sudan and impose financial borrowing restrictions.
More than 150,000 people have died since the conflict began two years ago.
The Sudanese army recently recaptured the capital, Khartoum, but fighting continues in other areas.
The US referred to a report that Sudan used chlorine gas, which can cause severe health issues and can be fatal.
Nearly all countries, including Sudan, have signed the Chemical Weapons Convention, which bans the use of chemical weapons.
Previous US sanctions targeted leaders of both the Sudanese military and the RSF.
The conflict has displaced about 12 million people, with 25 million in need of food assistance.
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A plane crash in San Diego killed several people, including music agent Dave Shapiro. The crash damaged homes and vehicles in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, and the investigation by federal authorities is ongoing.
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A small plane crashed into a residential area in San Diego.
Music agent Dave Shapiro was among those killed in the crash.
The plane crash destroyed one house and damaged 10 others.
Six people were on the plane, and all are presumed dead.
At least two people are confirmed dead by San Diego authorities.
Over 100 residents were evacuated from the affected neighborhood.
Eight people on the ground were injured, with one person hospitalized.
The crash is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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Kermit the Frog gave a speech to students at the University of Maryland graduation ceremony. This had special meaning because Jim Henson, who created Kermit, was a graduate of the university and is honored there with a statue.
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Kermit the Frog spoke at the University of Maryland's graduation.
The last time Kermit gave a graduation speech was in 1996.
Jim Henson, who created Kermit, graduated from the University of Maryland in 1960.
The university has a bronze statue of Jim Henson and Kermit.
Kermit's speech aimed to inspire and encourage graduating students.
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The article covers a cold case murder from 1993, where Jeanie Childs was stabbed to death. Nearly 30 years later, authorities used new DNA genealogy methods to identify and convict Jerry Westrom for the crime.
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Jeanie Childs was murdered in 1993.
The case remained unsolved for almost 30 years.
Investigators used genetic genealogy, a method that analyzes DNA to find family connections.
The DNA evidence helped identify Jerry Westrom as the killer.
Westrom was a local businessman and father of three.
Bloody footprints found at the crime scene were important evidence during the trial.
The story was discussed on CBS News’s "The Footprint" and "48 Hours" shows.
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Kid Cudi, a musician, testified in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial. Cudi claimed that Combs threatened him and was involved in an attack where a Molotov cocktail was thrown at his car. Combs faces serious charges but denies any wrongdoing.
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Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, testified in a trial involving Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Cudi claimed that Combs was behind a Molotov cocktail attack on his Porsche.
Combs could face life in prison if found guilty of charges like racketeering and sex trafficking.
Cudi alleged that Combs was involved in a break-in at his home.
Combs has denied all charges and pleaded not guilty.
Cudi dated Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura briefly in 2011.
Another witness, a makeup artist, spoke about seeing Cassie with injuries.
The trial will continue with more testimonies the following week.
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