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Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation by the Secret Service after he posted a photo of seashells on social media, which some interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump. The photo included the numbers "8647," which some people connect to violence, though Comey said he opposed violence and deleted the post.
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James Comey posted a photo on Instagram with seashells spelling the numbers "8647."
The number "86" is slang that can mean "to reject" or "to kill."
Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States.
The Secret Service is investigating the post as a potential threat to President Trump.
Comey deleted the post and stated he was unaware of the violent interpretation of the numbers.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed the post called for Trump's assassination.
The current FBI director stated the bureau is cooperating with the Secret Service on this matter.
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LA28, the committee organizing the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, plans to offer an air taxi service for spectators during the event. They partnered with Archer Aviation to use flying taxis for this purpose, although the aircraft still need certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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The air taxi service aims to help spectators avoid L.A.'s traffic during the 2028 Olympics.
LA28 partnered with Archer Aviation to provide these flying taxis.
Archer Aviation's aircraft need FAA certification before they can be used.
The flights could take 10-20 minutes and connect major Olympic venues.
Prices are expected to be similar to high-end Uber rides.
Air taxis are requested via an app, like ride-hailing services.
The aircraft are called "eVTOLs," meaning they can take off and land vertically using electric power.
Archer is supported by companies like Boeing and United Airlines, aiming to improve urban travel with these air taxis.
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Brazilian authorities are investigating a dye spill in São Paulo after a truck crash caused blue dye to leak into a river. Officials are working to save animals affected by the spill, which involved an organic dye used in packaging materials.
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A truck accident in São Paulo caused a spill of blue dye into the local river.
The dye is an organic chemical derived from acetic acid.
The incident occurred when the truck hit a pole, leading the dye to enter a manhole connected to the Jundiai River.
City officials are actively trying to rescue and save wildlife impacted by the contamination.
The dye is commonly used in making Styrofoam boxes and egg cartons.
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A 23-year-old Mexican influencer named Valeria Márquez was shot while live on TikTok at her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. Authorities are investigating the case as a femicide and are considering possible connections to local drug cartels due to the crime's location.
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Valeria Márquez was killed while live streaming on TikTok at her salon in Zapopan.
The Jalisco state prosecutor is treating the case as a femicide, a crime against women based on gender.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that an investigation is ongoing to find those responsible.
Zapopan is located in Jalisco, a state known for cartel activity, including the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).
Márquez was a well-known influencer with over 223,000 Instagram followers and 100,000 TikTok followers.
During her final livestream, she expressed concerns about a courier whose face wasn't visible.
The attack occurred when two men on motorcycles arrived at the salon; one identified her by name and then shot her.
Jalisco, where the crime occurred, ranks sixth in homicide rates among Mexico's 32 states.
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Ben Roberts-Smith, a highly decorated Australian soldier, lost an appeal in a defamation case where a judge ruled that he committed war crimes, as reported by several newspapers. A panel of three Federal Court judges upheld the original decision, and despite Roberts-Smith's claims of innocence, he has not been criminally charged.
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Ben Roberts-Smith is Australia's most-decorated living soldier.
A judge ruled in 2023 that articles claiming Roberts-Smith committed war crimes were true.
The defamation case was the first time claims of war crimes by Australian forces were assessed in court.
The Federal Court upheld the ruling, meaning the original decision remains valid.
Roberts-Smith maintains his innocence and has not faced criminal charges.
He sued three newspapers after reports in 2018 alleged misconduct during his time in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2012.
The defamation trial lasted over 120 days and reportedly cost around A$35 million.
Additional allegations of personal misconduct were found not proven by the required legal standard in civil cases.
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Motown singer Smokey Robinson is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following allegations of sexual assault by four anonymous housekeepers. The women filed a lawsuit accusing him of various offenses, while Robinson denies the claims and his lawyer suggests the accusations are financially motivated.
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Smokey Robinson is under investigation by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for sexual assault claims.
A lawsuit was filed by four anonymous women, accusing him of sexual battery, false imprisonment, and other offenses.
The allegations reportedly date back to 2006.
The women are seeking at least $50 million in damages and want a jury trial.
Robinson's lawyer claims the accusations are aimed at getting money and tarnishing his reputation.
The legal action also names Robinson's wife in connection with creating a hostile work environment.
Robinson is a famous musician with recognition in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The sheriff's department indicates the investigation is in its early stages.
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Britain and the European Union are having their first summit since Brexit, and the UK government sees it as a significant event. A key topic is a potential new security pact between the UK and the EU, which aims to enhance cooperation without affecting NATO's role.
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A meeting took place at Lancaster House in London with European politicians discussing future cooperation.
The UK and EU will have a summit on May 19, the first since Brexit.
Before Brexit, UK prime ministers regularly attended EU meetings in Brussels.
The current UK government plans to improve its relationship with the EU.
A new security and defence partnership is being discussed between the UK and EU.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized the need for this partnership despite past difficulties.
Some UK politicians express concerns about the new partnership affecting NATO's role, but the government argues it will complement NATO.
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The Line of Control (LoC), a heavily militarized border dividing India and Pakistan in the disputed region of Kashmir, is a frequent site of conflict. Recent tensions have resulted in shelling, causing significant destruction and loss of life on both sides.
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The LoC separates India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region.
Recent hostilities led to shelling, killing at least 16 people on the Indian side and reportedly 40 civilians on the Pakistani side.
The LoC is part of a longer 3,323 km India-Pakistan border, with the LoC itself being 740 km long.
The LoC was established as a ceasefire line in 1949 after the first war between India and Pakistan and renamed in 1972.
It is one of the most militarized borders globally, with frequent ceasefire violations.
A ceasefire agreement in 2021 temporarily reduced tensions, but recent conflicts have ended this period of relative peace.
Historical data show that there were many ceasefire violations, especially before the 2003 ceasefire agreement.
Escalations often displace thousands of people living near the border.
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Chris Brown, an American singer, has been charged with causing serious bodily harm with intent in London. This charge is related to an alleged assault at a London nightclub in February 2023. He was arrested in Manchester and will appear in court.
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Chris Brown is a US singer.
Police charged him with grievous bodily harm with intent, which means causing serious injury on purpose.
The alleged assault happened at a central London nightclub on February 19, 2023.
Brown was arrested in Manchester.
He will appear in court on Friday.
The charge is under section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, a UK law.
He is currently on tour in the UK and has upcoming shows in June and July.
Brown traveled to Manchester on a private jet.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that there is a genocide against white South Africans, leading to some Afrikaners being granted refugee status in the U.S. However, no political parties in South Africa support this claim, and a South African judge recently dismissed the idea of genocide occurring in the country.
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Afrikaners trace their roots to Dutch, German, and French settlers in 17th-century South Africa.
The Afrikaner-led government introduced apartheid in 1948, enforcing strict racial segregation.
Afrikaners make up about 4% of South Africa's population of over 60 million people.
Donald Trump referred to a genocide against white South Africans, which political parties in South Africa do not support.
A South African judge recently stated that the idea of a genocide is "imagined" and not real.
South Africa does not release crime data based on race, but recent figures show 12 people were killed in farm attacks, with only one being a farmer.
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Israel advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest final despite protests during a dress rehearsal. A small group of protesters interrupted singer Yuval Raphael's performance but were quickly removed, allowing Israel's act to proceed without further issues.
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Israel's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest is a song called "New Day Will Rise" performed by Yuval Raphael.
During a dress rehearsal, protesters tried to disrupt the performance by waving large Palestinian flags, which violated arena rules on flag size.
The organizers quickly removed the protesters from the venue.
Israel's participation in Eurovision is controversial due to its ongoing military actions in Gaza and blockades affecting humanitarian supplies.
There have been calls from broadcasters in Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia to discuss Israel's involvement in the contest.
Israel successfully qualified for the Eurovision final, and Yuval Raphael’s performance in the televised semi-final went on without disruptions.
The public vote from the semi-final also saw nine other countries qualify for the final, including Armenia, Austria, and Greece.
Countries like Australia and Ireland did not qualify for the final, with Australia’s elimination being unexpected.
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Charl Kleinhaus, a white South African farmer, moved to the US after receiving threats in his home country. He is one of many Afrikaners granted refugee status under a policy by former US President Donald Trump, who claimed they faced persecution. This move has been controversial, with South Africa's government rejecting claims of discrimination.
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Charl Kleinhaus is a 46-year-old white South African farmer who recently moved to the US.
He claims to have left South Africa due to death threats received through WhatsApp messages.
Kleinhaus lived in Mpumalanga, South Africa, before moving to a budget hotel in the US.
The US granted refugee status to Kleinhaus and other white South Africans under a policy by Donald Trump.
South Africa's government disagrees with claims of discrimination against white South Africans.
An executive order from Trump in February facilitated fast-tracking refugee applications for some Afrikaners.
Some view the movement of Afrikaners to the US as controversial, questioning the extent of persecution claims.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a law on land expropriation without compensation, which some Afrikaners fear.
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A manuscript thought to be an unofficial copy of the Magna Carta has been identified as a genuine version by UK academics. Harvard Law School bought it for $27.50 in 1946, not knowing its true value. Experts now believe it is an original from 1300 and could be worth millions.
Key Facts
A manuscript once considered a copy of the Magna Carta is now identified as authentic.
UK academics confirmed its authenticity as a rare original from the year 1300.
Harvard Law School bought the document for $27.50 in 1946.
The document was kept in the library without knowledge of its true worth.
Experts now believe the manuscript could be valued at millions of dollars.
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A British doctor, Dr. Tom Potokar, recorded the aftermath of an Israeli air strike at the European Gaza Hospital in Khan Younis. This attack reportedly killed 28 people and injured many others. Dr. Potokar shared his experience treating patients with severe injuries, and the hospital has been evacuated.
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Dr. Tom Potokar, a British doctor, was at the Gaza hospital during an Israeli air strike.
The attack killed 28 people and injured dozens more.
Israel claimed the strike targeted Hamas.
Dr. Potokar shared footage of the situation inside the hospital.
Patients suffered from severe injuries, such as large open wounds, maggot infestations, and traumatic brain injuries.
The hospital has been evacuated after the strike.
At least 114 people were killed in Gaza from Israeli strikes on Thursday, according to local sources.
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On Thursday, a car crashed into a crowd of fans outside the Espanyol vs. Barcelona match, injuring thirteen people. Four were taken to the hospital, but no one's injuries were serious. The driver was arrested for dangerous driving.
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A car crash injured thirteen people outside a football match between Espanyol and Barcelona.
The Barcelona match, where they won the La Liga title with a 2-0 victory, was briefly delayed.
Four injured people went to the hospital, but none had serious injuries.
Police said there was no danger inside the stadium.
The driver was arrested for dangerous driving and causing injury.
Videos showed the car stopping by bins before driving into the crowd.
The crash happened as Espanyol fans gathered to greet their team's coach.
Ten ambulances came to help, and the worst injury was a broken leg.
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A court in Thailand issued 17 arrest warrants for people related to the construction of a skyscraper that collapsed in Bangkok during an earthquake felt from Myanmar. Police identified structural flaws in the building, and one of the individuals named in the warrants is a former president of a major Thai construction company. The collapse resulted in 89 deaths, with seven people still missing.
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A 30-storey skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed during an earthquake felt from Myanmar in March.
Thai authorities issued 17 arrest warrants related to the building's design, construction, and supervision.
Police named businessman Premchai Karnasuta as one person with a warrant; he is linked to a major construction firm.
Investigators found structural flaws in a lift shaft in the building.
The building was meant for the State Audit Office and had been under construction for three years at a cost of over two billion Thai baht.
At the time of the collapse, more than 400 workers were at the site.
The earthquake in Myanmar resulted in over 3,000 deaths and about 4,500 injuries.
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Israeli air strikes in Gaza on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 114 Palestinians, including women and children, according to health officials. The attacks targeted areas believed to house Hamas fighters as part of a larger military effort, amid ongoing discussions for a ceasefire and potential hostage releases. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire due to a blockade preventing essential supplies from reaching residents.
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Israeli forces carried out air strikes in Gaza, killing at least 114 Palestinians.
The attacks targeted locations associated with Hamas fighters and infrastructure.
The air strikes happened as indirect negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage releases continue.
The situation is complicated by a blockade that restricts food and medical supplies from entering Gaza.
The Israeli government stated that negotiations would continue while military pressure is applied.
Some areas, like Khan Younis, experienced high casualties, including women and children.
Overcrowded hospitals are struggling to care for the wounded due to insufficient resources.
Funeral processions and mourning took place amid the continued air strikes.
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A top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, stated that direct talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are essential for any significant progress in Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia were expected to hold face-to-face talks in Turkey, marking the first such meeting since 2022, although no scheduled time was set.
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US diplomat Marco Rubio thinks peace talks between Ukraine and Russia need Trump and Putin to meet directly.
Ukraine confirmed it would send a group to meet Russian officials in Istanbul.
Former US President Trump mentioned significant progress depends on him meeting Putin.
Delegations from the US, Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia planned to meet in Istanbul, but no specific time was set.
Previous attempts at negotiations failed following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russia controls about 20% of Ukraine, including Crimea, annexed in 2014.
Ukraine refused to meet Russian demands, like becoming neutral and giving up joining NATO.
Fighting in Ukraine continues, with Russia claiming more territory in the eastern Donetsk region.
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Problems with Nigeria's university entrance exams included technical glitches and power outages that affected many students, leading to low scores. The exams body, JAMB, admitted faults and allowed retakes for affected students in specific areas.
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A technical glitch affected the results of Nigeria's university entrance exams, impacting students' scores.
Nearly 80% of students scored below the required 50% for university admission.
A student named Faith Opesusi Timileyin died by suicide after receiving a lower score than in the previous year.
Only 400,000 out of 1.9 million students scored enough marks to potentially enter university.
Students reported issues like blank questions and being unable to log in to computers.
JAMB's registrar apologized publicly and said 380,000 students could retake the exams.
Power outages and computer issues were among the disruptions during the exams.
The test, called the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), is necessary for university entry in Nigeria.
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Reports from Western intelligence agencies suggest that Iran's Revolutionary Guards are planning more kidnappings and attacks on dissidents and political enemies outside of Iran. Court documents from Turkey and the US indicate Iran might be using criminal groups to carry out these attacks, with a specific mention of a criminal boss named Naji Sharifi Zindashti.
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Western intelligence agencies say Iran is organizing more plots to kidnap or kill people who disagree with its government.
These actions have increased since 2022, with high-profile targets, including former US President Donald Trump.
The UK police recently arrested several Iranians suspected of planning to attack the Israeli embassy in London.
Documents from courts in Turkey and the US reveal evidence of Iran hiring criminal gangs for foreign killings.
Naji Sharifi Zindashti, linked to international drug smuggling, is mentioned in connection with these assassination plots.
Zindashti was implicated in the 2017 killing of Saeed Karimian, a TV network head, and is suspected in the death of Massoud Molavi, an Iranian defector.
Zindashti has been arrested before but controversially released, then fled to Iran.
Some believe Zindashti has been working for Iranian intelligence due to his connections and activities.
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