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The Israeli military has released Assad al-Nassasra, a Palestinian paramedic that they had detained for 37 days after an attack in Gaza where 15 other emergency workers were killed. The Israel's army, during an internal investigation, spoke of "several professional failures" that occurred during this attack, whereas the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has called it a "war crime".
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Assad al-Nassasra, a Palestinian paramedic, was detained by the Israeli military for 37 days.
The detention happened after an attack in southern Gaza where 15 emergency workers died.
Information about Nassasra's location was passed to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Israeli military has not commented on Nassasra's release.
During an internal investigation, the Israeli army identified "several professional failures" behind this attack.
The PRCS called the attack a "war crime".
Nassasra was one of 10 detainees who were released on Tuesday at an Israeli border crossing with Gaza.
PRCS disputes Israeli army's version of the attack, arguing against the claim that emergency vehicles had their lights off.
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Spain and Portugal recently experienced a massive power failure that took nearly 23 hours to resolve. Normal operations have now resumed, but the event has sparked questions about how to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Spain and Portugal recently had a significant power outage.
The electricity was out for almost 23 hours before full service was restored.
The cause of the outage appears to be due to two connection issues in the southwest of Spain and a disconnection from France's electricity network.
During the outage, 60% of Spain's power generation stopped working.
Only a few places, including the Canary Islands, the Balearics, and Ceuta and Melilla on North African coast were unaffected.
Before the blackout, Spain was relying significantly on solar power (60.64%) with smaller contributions from wind (12%) and nuclear (11.6%) sources.
The process of restoring power involved gradually restarting different parts of the system to avoid triggering another mass outage.
Power was eventually restored with the help of nearby countries France and Morocco.
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The Spanish grid operator has clarified that the large-scale power outage that affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France recently was not the result of a cyber attack. The exact cause of the power cut still remains unknown, with investigations ongoing to find out.
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The massive power outage affected Spain, Portugal, and some parts of France.
The Spanish grid operator has stated the outage was not due to a cyber attack.
The exact cause of the power failure remains unknown, as of the moment of writing.
Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has said once the cause is known, all necessary measures will be taken to prevent a future recurrence.
Two "disconnection events" occurred in quick succession in south-west Spain, where substantial solar power is generated.
It is suspected that a mismatch of supply and demand for electricity may have led to this power failure.
Despite having substantial renewable energy sources, confirmation is still needed to determine if the blackout was caused by these sources.
Large power outages like these reportedly occur about once a year globally.
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The opposition United National Congress (UNC) party has reportedly won the parliamentary election in Trinidad and Tobago, making Kamla Persad-Bissessar who was prime minister from 2010 to 2015, the next expected prime minister. The former governing party, the People's National Movement, conceded defeat.
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The opposition, United National Congress (UNC) party won the parliamentary election in Trinidad and Tobago.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, leader of the UNC, is likely to become the next prime minister.
Persad-Bissessar has been prime minister before, from 2010 to 2015.
UNC campaigned on promises to raise wages and create jobs.
The outgoing prime minister Keith Rowley from the People's National Movement admitted defeat.
Trinidad and Tobago's outgoing government declared an emergency for 105 days in December.
During her campaign, Persad-Bissessar committed to increasing the salaries of public sector workers.
The election occurred at a time of increasing crime and an economic downturn in Trinidad and Tobago.
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An explosion and fire at Iran's largest container port has resulted in at least 70 deaths, with many more injured. Iran's interior minister attributed the incident to negligence and safety failures.
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A large explosion and fire took place at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
At least 70 people died and over 1,000 were injured as a result of the incident.
Iran's interior minister, Eskandar Momeni, said the explosion occurred due to negligence and failure to follow safety precautions.
Some persons believed to be responsible have been called in for questioning.
The cargo that caught fire and caused the explosion was not registered or formally declared before the incident.
Operations to clean the affected area could continue for several more days.
The defense ministry of Iran denied reports that the explosion was related to a shipment of missile fuel.
Claims from foreign sources suggest that the explosion was due to the mishandling of a shipment of sodium perchlorate, a solid fuel used for ballistic missiles. This has been denied by Iran.
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The Liberal Party, with Mark Carney as their leader, won the Canadian election. Donald Trump's negative comments about Canada are believed to have influenced the election outcome.
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Mark Carney and the Liberal Party won the Canadian election.
This victory follows a period of strong criticism from US President Donald Trump towards Canada.
Previously, the Conservative Party was leading in the polls.
Despite worldwide trends of incumbent governments losing, the Liberals interrupted the pattern and caused the resignation of their previous leader, Justin Trudeau.
Now, Canada is looking more towards Europe as a reliable partner due to diverging interests with the US.
Carney plans to negotiate new trade agreements with Trump to avoid US tariffs on Canadian auto exports.
Trump has recently labeled the US-Canadian border as "artificially drawn", suggesting that Canada should be a part of the US.
Carney unexpectedly rose to political power during a challenging time in relations with the neighboring US.
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North Africa was once a Christian stronghold, producing three popes who have left their mark on the Church. These Popes, believed to be of African descent, significantly influenced Christian practices in their time, introducing customs such as Easter Sunday celebrations and potentially the observance of Valentine's Day.
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Pope Victor I, Pope Gelasius I and Pope Militiades were likely of North African descent.
North Africa was once a key Christian region during the times of these African Popes.
Pope Victor I is most notably known for establishing the celebration of Easter on Sundays.
Victor I also introduced Latin as the common language of the Catholic Church, substituting Greek.
Pope Miltiades saw Christianity gain acceptance during his papacy, even becoming Rome's official religion.
Gelasius I, believed to be of African descent though possibly born in Rome, contributed significantly to early Christian leadership.
All three African Popes are recognized as saints in the Church.
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Portugal and Spain recently experienced a massive power outage that caused significant interruptions in daily activities. From traffic lights shutting down to businesses closing, the upheaval stretched as far as parts of Andorra and France.
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The power cut stopped a train about 200 km outside Madrid, stranding passenger Peter Hughes for four hours.
The outage affected not only Spain and Portugal but also parts of Andorra and France.
Major infrastructures were disrupted: traffic lights shut down, metros closed, and businesses sealed off.
Local residents provided stranded train passengers with supplies like water, bread, and fruit.
The power outage resulted in mobile network disruptions, leaving people without access to information.
The power cut made normal routines impossible, with people unable to work or complete tasks like shopping or having a haircut.
The power outage also led to parents taking their children out of school in Lisbon.
The power cut created confusion and anxiety among residents, with reports of people becoming hysterical and panicked.
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Ronen Bar, the head of Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet, announced his resignation after a public disagreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The disagreement centered around perceived loyalty and accusations of spying on anti-government protesters, revealing tension in Israeli politics.
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Ronen Bar, the head of Shin Bet, will leave his position on June 15.
His departure follows a public conflict with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Netanyahu had dismissed him last month, but this was paused due to a challenge to the Supreme Court.
Bar accused Netanyahu of demanding excessive loyalty and ordering spying on anti-government protesters.
Netanyahu alleged that Bar lied and failed in his role as Chief of Shin Bet.
The argument has brought out the political divides in Israel, particularly concerning the powers of the judiciary.
Bar's resignation partially solves the uncertainty faced by the Supreme Court over who to believe.
Bar stated that he would be involved in future court proceedings if needed.
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Two men have been arrested for stealing a purse from U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The purse, which contained $3,000 in cash along with other personal items, was taken while Noem was dining in a restaurant in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen while she was eating in a Washington D.C. restaurant.
The purse contained $3,000, credit cards, her Homeland Security badge, medication, and her driver's license.
Two men, Mario Bustamante Leiva and Cristian Rodrigo Montecino-Sanzanaat, have been arrested in connection with the theft.
Leiva, who was charged with robbery, identity theft and wire fraud, was seen on security video allegedly taking the purse.
Montecino-Sanzanaat was arrested in Miami and is said to be connected to multiple robberies and thefts in Washington.
In 2015, Leiva, a Chilean citizen, was jailed for three years in London after a string of thefts.
Secret Service agents were present at the restaurant during the incident but did not immediately realize the theft had occurred.
Noem was intending to use the cash in her purse to treat her children and grandchildren to dinner and gifts.
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A week after a militant attack in Pahalgam, a tourist town in Indian-administered Kashmir, killed 26 people, tourists have started to return. The attack, one of the deadliest in recent years, has caused increased tension between India and Pakistan, raising questions about potential military response.
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There was a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 people were killed last week.
This town is a tourist spot often compared to Switzerland for its scenic beauty.
Since the attack, tension between India and Pakistan, who both claim ownership of Kashmir, has risen.
There's a question if this attack will lead to a military response from India.
This type of attack on tourists is uncommon, causing shock and worry to both local businesses and tourists.
Tourism is very important to Pahalgam's economy and there are concerns this incident may affect it badly.
Despite the attack, some tourists are still visiting Pahalgam due to reassurances from locals and security forces.
It could take a long time for Pahalgam to fully recover and return to normal, according to local business owners and residents.
Following the attack, Indian authorities have launched operations in the region to find the attackers, detaining hundreds of people and demolishing homes tied to alleged militants.
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Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved the record of being the youngest cricket player to score a century in men's Twenty20 matches. While playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he helped his team to win over Gujarat Titans.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, scored 101 runs from 38 balls.
He became the youngest player to score a century in men's T20 cricket.
His century was the second fastest in IPL history and the quickest by an Indian player.
The match was between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, with Rajasthan Royals winning.
Suryavanshi has made 151 runs from three IPL matches this season.
He became the youngest player to play in the IPL earlier in April.
Rajasthan Royals purchased Suryavanshi in last year's auction for 1.1 crore rupees (approximately £103,789).
Suryavanshi and his teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal put together 166 runs, with Jaiswal making 70 runs from 40 balls.
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This news article contains multiple news updates from different parts of America and Canada, ranging from politics to major incidents. Some of the highlights include a powerboat crash in Arizona, Canada's general elections, a Harvard funding freeze, an all-female crew space travel, and a Hudson River helicopter crash that killed six Spanish tourists.
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Two drivers survived a powerboat crash in Lake Havasu, Arizona.
Canada held a general election, where issues surrounding US relations were discussed.
US President froze $2 billion funding for Harvard University, citing antisemitism issues.
An all-female crew, featuring celebrites such as Katy Perry, went on a space travel reaching approximately 60 miles above Earth.
A helicopter crash in Hudson River, New York City claimed the lives of six tourists from Spain.
A SpaceX shuttle with four space tourists aboard completed its mission in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first crewed polar orbit flight.
JD Vance, Ohio State Buckeyes team member, dropped a college football trophy during a ceremony at the White House.
Six protesters were removed by police at Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall meeting in Georgia.
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A significant power outage occurred in parts of Spain and Portugal, interrupting daily life activities including transportation systems. The cause of the power interruption remains unknown.
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Parts of Spain and Portugal suffered a major power cut.
In Spain, the power outage caused traffic disruption as traffic lights stopped working.
Portugal faced darkness in Metro stations due to the blackout.
Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro stated the blackout wasn't due to a cyber attack.
The electricity operator in Portugal attributed the power cut to a "rare atmospheric phenomenon".
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that they are still investigating the cause of the power outage.
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A painting by American artist Mark Rothko, housed in a Rotterdam museum, was damaged by a child. The painting, estimated to be worth up to €50m, sustained superficial scratches, but the museum expects it will be able to be displayed again after conservation treatment.
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The painting, by American artist Mark Rothko, got damaged in the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam.
The damage came from a child during an "unguarded moment".
The damage was light and consisted of small scratches on the bottom part of the painting.
The painting, titled Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8, is estimated to be worth up to €50m (£42.5m).
Restoration experts from the Netherlands and abroad are now looking at how to fix the painting.
The painting was displayed in the Depot, a public storage area next to the main museum, as part of an exhibition.
Artworks like this one are more prone to damage due to their contemporary materials and lack of a traditional protective layer.
The incident has raised questions about the risks of publicly displaying potentially vulnerable artworks.
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A big power cut happened in Spain and Portugal. It caused lots of trouble because people couldn't use electricity, the internet, or phones. It wasn't clear why this happened, but the leaders said it wasn't because of anyone attacking their computer systems.
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A big power cut happened in Spain and Portugal on Monday.
Many people didn't have electricity, and things like the internet and phones didn't work.
Trains were not running in some places. Traffic lights and airports also had problems.
It took a few hours to start getting the electricity back in some areas.
No one knew why the power cut happened, but Portugal's leader said it wasn't because someone hacked into their systems.
People had trouble using things like card payments and some gas stations closed down.
Some hospitals stopped doing regular work and made emergency plans.
Some flights were delayed or cancelled.
The power plants that use nuclear energy automatically stopped when the power cut happened. A Spanish oil company also stopped its work at oil refineries.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a three-day stop to fighting in early May, from the 8th to the 10th, saying it was for humanitarian reasons and to mark the 80th anniversary of World War Two. Ukraine asked why Russia isn't stopping the fighting right away and why they won't agree to stopping for at least 30 days.
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Vladimir Putin, Russia's president, announced a stop to fighting for three days in May.
This comes after a short stop to fighting over Easter, which both sides argue was broken by the other.
The reason provided for this three-day period is to allow for celebration of the 80th anniversary of World War 2's end and for humanitarian reasons.
Ukraine wants the fighting to stop immediately and for a longer time, at least 30 days.
Ukraine said that Russia will show it truly wants peace by stopping the fight immediately and not waiting until May 8th.
Accusations have been made that Russia's Easter ceasefire was repeatedly violated.
The United States' President, Donald Trump, seems to doubt Putin's desire for peace, based on a post he made on his social media platform.
The White House, although noting Russia's offer for a temporary ceasefire, says that the president wants a permanent ceasefire first.
Last month, the U.S. tried to get both Russia and Ukraine to agree to a 30-day ceasefire. Ukraine said yes, but Russia didn't.
There are concerns that Ukraine's President Zelensky won't agree to Putin's three-day ceasefire.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said there will be a break in the war in Ukraine for three days starting from May 8th. During this break, or ceasefire, no fighting will happen. However, Ukraine and the US want a longer ceasefire that lasts at least 30 days.
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President Putin of Russia announced a three-day ceasefire in the war in Ukraine starting from May 8th.
The three-day ceasefire matches with celebrations for the end of World War Two.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister wants the ceasefire to last at least 30 days.
US President Donald Trump also wants a ceasefire that stays forever.
There have been more than 20 attempts to stop the fighting in Ukraine before, but all of them have not been successful.
During an earlier ceasefire around Easter time, fighting did go down but both sides said the other one broke the rules.
Russia started a war with Ukraine in February 2022 and now controls about 20% of Ukraine's land.
Many people, mostly soldiers, have been hurt or killed in this war since 2022.
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The French police arrested 25 people due to their suspected involvement in attacks on prisons and homes of prison staff in April. The French government thinks that these attacks were done by gangs reacting to new government rules about drug trafficking.
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The police in France carried out early morning raids across different cities, like Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Lyon, leading to 25 arrests.
These arrests were made in response to a series of attacks on prisons and homes of prison staff in April.
The Justice Minister of France, Gérald Darmanin, thinks these attacks were done by gangs because of new rules about drug selling.
In one of the most serious attacks, someone shot Toulon's La Farlede prison gate with a big gun called a Kalashnikov on April 15th.
Prisons in different parts of France, including Toulon, Aix-En-Provence, Marseille, Valence, Nîmes, Villepinte, and Nanterre, were targeted.
Since April 13th, the French government has noted at least 65 attacks against prisons or staff working there.
A group claiming to defend prisoner rights said they were responsible for the attacks over the past two weeks.
President Emmanuel Macron said that the people behind the attacks will be found, taken to court, and punished.
Some of the people arrested were inside prisons, seen as the ones who planned the attacks and were taken for questioning.
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The agriculture minister of Namibia, Mac-Albert Hengari, has lost his job because he is being accused of raping a girl five years ago when she was 16. He is also said to have tried to pay the girl, who is now 21, to not testify against him.
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Mac-Albert Hengari, who used to be the agriculture minister of Namibia, was fired from his job.
He was accused of raping a girl five years ago when she was 16.
Police have arrested Hengari because they believe he tried to bribe the girl to drop the case.
This is the first big problem for Namibia's first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, since she started her job last month.
Hengari is also no longer part of Namibia's National Assembly, which is like the Congress in America.
The president of Namibia had chosen Hengari to be a part of the National Assembly for the Swapo party, which is in control right now.
The police say Hengari might have done some other bad things related to this case, like kidnapping and assaulting someone.
Hengari can't leave jail until June 3rd, which is when there will be another court session about this case.
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