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Britain and Iran each called in the other's representative after three Iranian men in the UK were charged with spying. These men were accused of collecting information that could help a foreign intelligence service. The UK government emphasized the importance of protecting national security and holding Iran accountable.
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Three Iranian men were arrested in the UK on May 3 and charged with spying.
The accused men appeared in court in London and are thought to have gathered information on journalists.
Iran's news agency demanded an explanation for what they called "unjustified" arrests.
The UK responded by calling in the Iranian ambassador to discuss the issue.
The alleged spying occurred between August 2024 and February 2025.
The three men had all come to the UK between 2016 and 2022, seeking asylum.
They reportedly targeted journalists connected to Iran International, a media outlet critical of Iran's government.
A fourth man was arrested in May but released without charge.
This incident occurred as part of a broader counter-terrorism investigation involving additional arrests.
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Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, decided to allow a small amount of food into Gaza after 11 weeks of blockade due to pressure from allies like the US. Plans involve setting up aid distribution hubs with the help of American companies, despite the UN's rejection of this plan. Meanwhile, Israeli military operations in Gaza continue, with reports of airstrikes and evacuations.
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Israel allowed a minimal amount of food into Gaza after 11 weeks of blockade.
This decision came after pressure from allies, particularly the US Senate.
Food deliveries will continue until aid distribution hubs are established with American companies' involvement.
The UN rejected the plan but emphasized that Israel must ensure food and medical supplies reach Gazans.
Israeli military operations in Gaza include airstrikes, with reports of 20 deaths on a single day.
More than 160 targets were hit by Israeli forces, and an evacuation warning was issued for Khan Younis.
The blockade has led to severe shortages in Gaza, affecting food, medicine, and fuel supplies.
Reports indicate that 3,000 people have died, and 400,000 have been displaced since the conflict resumed.
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Two Mexican Navy cadets died when their training ship, ARM Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. The accident injured 22 other crew members, with three in critical condition. An investigation is ongoing to determine how the crash happened.
Key Facts
The ARM Cuauhtémoc is a Mexican Navy training ship with 277 crew members onboard.
The ship's three masts hit the Brooklyn Bridge, causing the deaths of América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23.
América Sánchez was positioned on top of the masts during the accident.
The crash injured 22 other crew members, with three critically hurt.
Mexican Navy Commander, Admiral Pedro Raymundo Morales, plans to return the crew who are well enough to travel back to Mexico soon.
América Sánchez's body will be brought to Veracruz for a private ceremony.
Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos is remembered for dreaming of becoming a sailor like his father.
New York police said the ship possibly lost power, leading to the collision with the bridge. The investigation is ongoing.
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France plans to open a new high-security prison in French Guiana by 2028 to hold drug traffickers and dangerous criminals. The prison, located in the Amazon jungle, aims to disrupt drug networks by isolating key figures from their contacts.
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France will build a high-security prison in the Amazon jungle within French Guiana.
The facility will cost €400 million and may open in 2028.
The prison will house up to 500 inmates, including separate areas for the most dangerous criminals.
This initiative is part of efforts to fight organized crime and drug trafficking.
The prison's location intends to cut off detainees from their criminal networks.
French Guiana is a French region in South America where residents can vote in French elections.
New measures in France target organized crime with legal changes and new prison facilities.
French prisons have faced recent attacks linked to criminal gangs and drug networks.
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Officials in Costa Rica stopped a cat from smuggling drugs into a prison. The cat had over 200 grams of marijuana and nearly 70 grams of heroin attached to its body. Authorities seized the drugs, and the cat was taken for a health check.
Key Facts
A cat was used to smuggle drugs into Pococi Penitentiary in Costa Rica.
The incident occurred on May 6.
The cat carried 235.65 grams of marijuana.
It also carried 67.76 grams of heroin.
The prison guards captured the cat in a green area of the prison.
The drugs were confiscated by authorities.
The cat was handed over to the National Animal Health Service for medical evaluation.
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Tornadoes hit several central U.S. states, causing many deaths and injuries. The storms destroyed homes and left significant damage in "Tornado Alley," an area known for such weather, especially in May and June.
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Tornadoes caused deaths and injuries in central U.S. states.
Missouri and Colorado were among the states affected.
Many homes were destroyed, leaving residents to deal with the aftermath.
Officials warned that the number of deaths might increase.
Tornado Alley is prone to tornadoes, with most occurring in May and June.
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The BBC reported on child abuse in illegal mining operations in South Africa. Children, some trafficked from other countries, are exploited for labor and sex in abandoned mines. Criminal gangs run these illegal mining sites, where many children face harsh conditions and abuse.
Key Facts
Children are exploited in illegal mines in South Africa for labor and sexual purposes.
Criminal gangs control these abandoned mines, often abandoned by large companies.
Many children are trafficked from neighboring countries and promised jobs that don't exist.
Children's passports are often taken away, leaving them vulnerable.
The abuse includes being forced into sex in exchange for gold or as punishment.
Authorities say illegal mining significantly impacts the economy, losing billions in revenue.
The South African government launched an operation to curb illegal mining activities.
Witnesses reported seeing children abused in the mines, affecting their mental well-being.
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Portugal's Democratic Alliance, a right-of-center political party, won early parliamentary elections but did not secure a majority. The Socialist Party leader, Pedro Nuno Santos, resigned after his party came second. The far-right party Chega saw significant gains, challenging the traditional two-party system in Portugal.
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The Democratic Alliance won parliamentary elections but did not get more than half the seats.
Pedro Nuno Santos, leader of the Socialist Party, resigned after his party came second.
The Socialist Party lost many seats and is now close in number to the far-right party Chega.
Chega's strong performance may challenge Portugal's traditional two-party system.
Chega's campaign focused on immigration and corruption.
The election was called after a government scandal led to a loss of confidence in the prime minister.
Luís Montenegro, leader of the Democratic Alliance, faced criticism over business deals related to his family.
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Former US President Joe Biden, 82 years old, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The cancer is aggressive and hormone-sensitive, meaning it might be managed with treatment. Biden and his family are considering their options for handling the disease.
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Joe Biden is 82 years old.
He has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
The cancer is described as "aggressive" with a high Gleason score of 9 out of 10.
It is hormone-sensitive, which may allow for effective management.
Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race due to health and age concerns.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer.
Age is a significant risk factor for prostate cancer.
Biden has been less visible in public since leaving the White House.
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Warsaw's mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski, narrowly led in a Polish presidential election according to an exit poll. He and his main opponent, Karol Nawrocki, will face each other in a second round of voting because no candidate received more than 50% of the votes.
Key Facts
Rafal Trzaskowski received 30.8% of the votes in the first round, according to an exit poll.
Karol Nawrocki came second with 29.1% of the votes.
A second-round vote between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki is scheduled for June 1.
The final official election results will be announced later.
Poland's president can veto government laws, impacting coalition decisions.
Trzaskowski aims to work with Prime Minister Tusk to change laws on abortion and the judiciary.
Karol Nawrocki appeals to conservative voters and aims to prevent Prime Minister Tusk from gaining more power.
Far-right candidates performed better than expected, which could affect the second round’s outcome.
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Austrian Eurovision winner JJ returned to Vienna on May 18, where fans greeted him warmly at the airport. He won the Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Wasted Love" in Basel.
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JJ won the Eurovision Song Contest representing Austria.
JJ returned home to Vienna on May 18.
Fans, family, and media welcomed him at Schwechat Airport.
JJ is 24 years old and a countertenor, which means he sings in a high male vocal range.
He won the competition with a song called "Wasted Love."
The event took place in Basel, which is a city in Switzerland.
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A Mexican Navy training ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, killing two people and injuring at least 19. The ship apparently lost power before hitting the bridge, but the bridge itself was not damaged.
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A Mexican Navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge.
Two people died, and at least 19 were injured from the crash.
Early investigations suggest the ship lost power before the collision.
The ship has masts that are taller than the bridge's clearance.
All 277 people on the ship were accounted for after the incident.
The ship's masts fell during the crash.
The ship was moved to a nearby pier for further investigation.
The US and Mexico governments are jointly investigating the incident.
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Pope Leo XIV held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his inauguration Mass at St Peter's Square. During the gathering, Zelensky expressed gratitude to the Pope for supporting Ukraine and for offering the Vatican as a possible venue for peace talks with Russia.
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Pope Leo XIV met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his inauguration ceremony.
Zelensky thanked the Pope for supporting Ukraine and advocating for peace.
The Pope held his inaugural Mass at St Peter's Square and highlighted issues like war, poverty, and autocracy.
The Pope offered the Vatican as a place for Ukraine and Russia peace negotiations.
Thousands of pilgrims and tourists attended the Mass, including US dignitaries.
The Pope criticized hatred, violence, and economic practices that harm the poor.
The inaugural Mass included ceremonial acts like the placing of a pallium and the Ring of the Fisherman.
The Pope called for unity during his first address as the head of the Catholic Church.
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Russia launched its largest drone attack since the invasion of Ukraine began, targeting areas including Kyiv, where one person died. Ukraine's air force reported 273 drones were deployed, with 88 being intercepted and others falling without causing harm. This attack came before talks involving U.S. and European leaders about the conflict.
Key Facts
Russia launched 273 drones targeting Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
Ukraine's air force intercepted 88 drones, and others did not cause harm.
One person died and at least three were injured in the Kyiv area during the attack.
The attack happened just before scheduled calls between world leaders about the conflict.
Previous drone attacks of this scale from Russia occurred in February on the invasion anniversary.
Ukrainian and Russian officials had recent talks in Turkey, resulting only in a prisoner swap.
Ukrainian President Zelensky met with the Pope in Vatican City following recent events.
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Martha Karua, a former Justice Minister of Kenya, has been detained at the main international airport in Tanzania along with two colleagues. They were visiting to attend the court appearance of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who is facing treason charges. Human rights groups are concerned about the crackdown on opposition in Tanzania.
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Martha Karua served as Kenya's Justice Minister from 2005 to 2009.
Karua and two colleagues were detained in Tanzania upon arrival and are awaiting deportation.
They intended to support Tundu Lissu, a Tanzanian opposition leader facing treason charges.
Treason charges in Tanzania carry a maximum penalty of death.
Human rights groups, including the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition, have condemned the detentions.
Lissu was previously shot 16 times in an assassination attempt in 2017.
Tanzania has upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in October.
Since Lissu's arrest, his Chadema party has been banned from contesting the elections.
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Israeli forces have surrounded a hospital in northern Gaza amid ongoing military actions. The conflict has led to many casualties and damage to medical facilities, while new talks for a potential ceasefire have been held.
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Israeli forces have surrounded the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.
This action is part of a broader military operation called "Operation Gideon's Chariots" aimed at fighting Hamas.
The military actions have resulted in at least 67 deaths and 361 injuries in the last 24 hours.
Three hospitals in northern Gaza are not functioning due to the conflict, according to the health ministry.
Israel's military has claimed Hamas is using hospitals as operational sites.
Thousands of people in Gaza face food shortages due to a blockade lasting 10 weeks.
New negotiations for a ceasefire were recently held in Qatar, with Hamas proposing to release hostages in exchange for a truce.
The conflict began after Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.
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Donald Trump went on a trip to three Gulf countries, focusing on making deals involving the United States and U.S. businesses. The trip also brought attention to Trump's own business interests in the region.
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Donald Trump visited three countries in the Gulf region.
The trip highlighted deals with U.S. businesses.
There was a spotlight on Trump's personal business interests during the trip.
This coverage was provided by BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins.
The trip involved countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
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Austrian singer JJ won the Eurovision Song Contest held in Switzerland, while Israel secured second place. The UK's entry did well with judges but received no viewers' votes. Other performances included songs about saunas from Sweden and coffee from Estonia.
Key Facts
Austrian singer JJ won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025.
The competition took place in Basel, Switzerland.
Israel finished in second place in the contest.
Sweden's entry included a song about saunas.
Estonia's entry was a song expressing a love for coffee.
The UK entry, Remember Monday, received no votes from viewers but did well with judges.
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Romania is holding a presidential election after the previous one was canceled due to claims of Russian interference. The election is a contest between George Simion, a nationalist politician, and Nicusor Dan, the liberal mayor of Bucharest. The outcome could affect Romania's relationship with the European Union and NATO.
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Romania's previous presidential election was annulled due to alleged Russian interference.
George Simion, a nationalist and Euro-skeptic, won the first round of the current election.
Nicusor Dan, the current mayor of Bucharest, is the opposing candidate.
The election results could change Romania's alignment with the European mainstream.
Teleorman County, a historically social-democrat area, had 57% voting for Simion in the first round.
Many voters express dissatisfaction with long-standing political parties, citing corruption and poor performance.
The European Union provided €1.5 million in funding to modernize a local dairy business.
Simion's political message focuses on prioritizing Romanian interests and jobs.
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A Mexican Navy training ship called Cuauhtémoc hit the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, injuring at least 22 people, with 3 in serious condition. The ship's tall masts clipped the bridge on Saturday evening, but the bridge itself was not damaged. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Key Facts
The incident involved the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc.
At least 22 people were injured, and 3 of them are in serious condition.
The collision occurred as the ship's masts hit the Brooklyn Bridge.
No damage was reported to the Brooklyn Bridge.
The incident is under investigation by the Mexican Navy.
Police advised the public to avoid the area due to heavy traffic and emergency response.
Over 200 crew members were on board for a goodwill visit.
New York City Emergency Management is responding to the situation.
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