Russian President Vladimir Putin warned President Donald Trump that restarting military fighting against Iran would be dangerous and unacceptable. Putin expressed concern about the risks for Iran and the wider world if any ground attacks on Iranian soil take place.
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Putin spoke to President Trump by phone about the situation with Iran.
The Kremlin said renewed fighting against Iran could lead to serious consequences.
Putin called any ground operation on Iran's territory especially risky.
President Donald Trump asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Herzog would become a "national hero" for doing so. Trump criticized the ongoing corruption trial against Netanyahu and suggested that a pardon would help Israel focus on other issues like Iran.
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President Trump urged Israeli President Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Trump called Netanyahu a "wartime prime minister" and said the trial is hurting Israel's image.
Netanyahu faces corruption charges, including accepting gifts for political favors, which he denies.
Herzog is considering a pardon but wants to see if plea deal talks between Netanyahu's team and prosecutors succeed first.
Netanyahu refuses to admit wrongdoing or show remorse, which are needed for a pardon under Israeli law.
Trump previously criticized Herzog harshly but softened his tone in the recent interview.
Israelis will vote in October, and if Netanyahu loses, his chances of prison increase.
Herzog has met with lawyers and officials recently to try to resolve the case through negotiations.
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King Charles III of Britain visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. This visit took place one day after he spoke to the US Congress about the UK and NATO’s military support for the US after the 9/11 attacks.
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King Charles III visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.
The visit happened one day after his speech to the US Congress.
In his speech, he highlighted the UK’s military support for the United States.
He also mentioned NATO’s support following the 9/11 attacks.
The 9/11 Memorial honors those affected by the September 11, 2001 attacks in the US.
King Charles III’s visit reflects ongoing UK-US relations and shared history.
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A man who founded a nonprofit in Tennessee said he was researching to raise awareness about Jeffrey Epstein's story. He was charged with trespassing after being found on Epstein’s private island.
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The man started a nonprofit organization in Tennessee.
He was on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.
He said his visit was for research related to Epstein’s case.
Authorities charged him with trespassing.
The island is private property linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
The man claimed he was "hogtied," meaning restrained there.
The nonprofit’s goal was to raise awareness about Epstein’s criminal activities.
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President Donald Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about stopping the fighting in Ukraine and discussed the U.S. conflict with Iran. Trump mentioned that Putin offered help related to uranium enrichment, but Trump rejected the offer.
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President Trump had a phone call with President Putin.
They talked about a ceasefire, or stop to fighting, in Ukraine.
They also discussed the U.S. war against Iran.
Putin offered to help with uranium enrichment, which is the process of preparing nuclear fuel.
Trump declined Putin’s offer of help.
The conversation shows ongoing relations between the U.S. and Russia involving multiple international conflicts.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in New York City on Wednesday during their state visit. They visited the 9/11 memorial as part of their activities.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla traveled to New York City.
Their visit took place on a Wednesday.
The trip is part of a state visit, which is an official visit by a foreign leader.
During their visit, they stopped at the 9/11 memorial.
The 9/11 memorial honors the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
CBS News reporters covered their arrival and visit.
The visit highlights the relationship between the UK and the United States.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. will keep its naval blockade of Iran until a nuclear deal is reached. Iran demands the blockade be lifted before resuming talks, but the U.S. rejected this offer. Both countries have seized ships, increasing tensions and driving up oil prices.
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The U.S. is maintaining a naval blockade on Iranian ports to pressure Iran on its nuclear program.
Iran wants the blockade lifted before returning to nuclear talks and proposed ending its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange.
President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal and said the blockade is very effective in limiting Iran’s capabilities.
Tensions have led to both the U.S. and Iran seizing commercial vessels accused of violations.
Oil prices have risen sharply due to the conflict, causing higher fuel costs in the U.S.
Iranian officials promised strong actions in response to the U.S. blockade.
The U.S. wants Iran to fully dismantle its nuclear program; Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons but insists on uranium enrichment rights.
Russia is involved diplomatically, offering proposals and engaging with both Iran and the U.S. to find a resolution.
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Armenia’s Foreign Minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, announced that Armenia and Azerbaijan have achieved real peace and are working to make it permanent. He described Armenia’s plans to develop major infrastructure projects and strengthen ties with the European Union while maintaining peaceful relations with neighboring countries.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan now have peace, which Armenia wants to make official and lasting.
Armenia has been under blockade for many years but is now aiming to become a key regional player.
Large infrastructure projects are planned, such as railways, power grids, and pipelines to connect Europe and Asia.
Despite recent conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia focuses on building its future through development and technology.
The Armenian people support peace and want closer relationships with the European Union.
Armenia is improving relations with Turkey and Georgia, and keeps normal ties with Iran, while having some frustration with Russia but avoids conflict.
Armenia emphasizes its sovereignty and rejects outside interference in its affairs.
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Videos made with LEGO-style animation and artificial intelligence are becoming popular on social media. These videos make fun of President Donald Trump’s actions related to the war in Iran and have millions of views. The creator of these videos mixes entertainment with political messages, making it hard to tell if they are pure fun or propaganda.
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The videos use a LEGO-style animation combined with AI technology.
They focus on President Donald Trump and the war in Iran.
The videos have gained millions of views on social media platforms.
The video's creator responded to questions from FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Tehran.
These videos blur the line between simple entertainment and political propaganda.
The content triggers discussions about how AI can be used in media and politics.
Such videos show how digital tools can influence public opinion on international conflicts.
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Researchers are using GPS collars on opossums to track Burmese pythons in Florida. When a collared opossum is eaten by a python, the GPS device helps scientists find and remove the snake.
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Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida.
These pythons pose a threat to local wildlife.
Scientists put GPS collars on opossums to locate pythons.
When a python eats a collared opossum, the GPS helps track the snake’s location.
This method helps remove more pythons from the wild.
Controlling the python population helps protect Florida’s ecosystem.
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A UK watchdog warned that the government might be using terrorism laws too broadly by targeting activist groups, especially after banning the pro-Palestine group Palestine Action for property damage. The watchdog said the law’s unclear wording could include protest actions as terrorism even if no one is harmed, and called for clearer legal limits.
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The UK watchdog Jonathan Hall reviewed the use of terrorism laws in 2024.
The ban on Palestine Action has raised questions about whether serious property damage counts as terrorism.
There is no clear legal definition of “serious damage to property” in terrorism law.
Hall suggested the law could be tightened by requiring harm to life or national security risks for terrorism charges.
The banning of Palestine Action was ruled unlawful by the High Court on free speech grounds, but the ban remains while the government appeals.
Since the ban, about 3,000 people have been arrested related to supporting Palestine Action.
The report also noted increased use of counterterrorism laws against online political speech and propaganda.
The government said it will review the watchdog’s recommendations.
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A United Airlines flight reported a possible drone strike near San Diego before landing. The plane landed safely, and no damage was found after a full inspection.
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United Airlines flight 1980 reported seeing a possible drone strike near San Diego.
The flight landed safely without any problems.
Passengers left the plane normally at the gate.
United’s maintenance team checked the aircraft thoroughly.
No damage was found on the plane after inspection.
The incident happened just before the flight arrived in San Diego.
The airline shared this information in a statement on a Wednesday.
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Unusually cold weather is expected to hit parts of the southern U.S. this week. East Texas may break a 123-year-old record for the coldest daytime high temperature on a specific date.
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Temperatures in some southern U.S. areas could be up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit below normal for this time of year.
East Texas Regional Airport in Longview may set a new record low maximum temperature with a forecast high of 59°F, beating the old record of 61°F from 1903.
Other cities in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, including Lubbock and Shreveport, also have a chance to break similar cold records.
Some areas in the Midwest and Northeast might see record lows in nighttime temperatures during the weekend.
Frost or freeze warnings might be issued in parts of the Midwest due to the cold weather.
The cold spell follows several days of severe weather that caused tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms in Texas and nearby states.
Temperatures in New York City will be cooler than usual, with highs in the upper 50s°F compared to the usual 60s°F.
As of Wednesday, freeze warnings were mainly in effect for Idaho and Utah, but cold advisories could expand with this weather event.
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The UK has ended the long-standing tradition of hereditary peers sitting in the House of Lords, a practice lasting nearly a thousand years. A new law has removed the remaining hereditary peers from their seats, although some will stay as life peers to maintain experience.
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Hereditary peers inherit their titles and the right to sit in the House of Lords through family lines.
Most hereditary peers lost their seats in 1999, but 92 remained after a political compromise.
A new law passed in 2024 removes all remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords.
Some Conservative and crossbench members will be appointed as life peers to keep the Lords functioning effectively.
Life peers are appointed members, not hereditary, and currently number about 700 in the House of Lords.
The House of Lords also includes 26 Church of England bishops and archbishops.
There are plans for further reforms, such as requiring members to participate actively and setting a retirement age.
Some former hereditary peers expressed regret, saying the change shifts power too much toward political appointees.
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A remotely controlled underwater robot has explored a 16th-century shipwreck more than 1.5 miles deep in the Mediterranean Sea near southern France. The French navy and archaeology experts are studying the ship’s remains, including cannons and decorated ceramics, to learn about trade in the 1500s.
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The shipwreck was found by accident last year near Ramatuelle, close to Saint-Tropez.
The ship is believed to have sailed from northern Italy with ceramics and metal bars.
The underwater robot, called ROV C 4000, operates at depths up to 4,000 meters (about 2.5 miles).
The robot has taken over 86,000 images to help create a 3D model of the site.
Archaeologists found items like cannons, pitchers, plates with floral designs, crosses, and fish decorations.
The shipwreck location is kept secret by the French navy to protect it.
Some modern trash, like a soda can and yogurt container, was also seen near the site.
The findings are important for understanding 16th-century maritime trade, as few detailed records exist.
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A South African court ordered Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, to be deported after he pleaded guilty to carrying a toy gun that seemed real and being in the country illegally. His cousin, Tobias Matonhodze, was sentenced to three years in prison for attempted murder and other charges and will also be deported after his sentence.
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Bellarmine Mugabe pleaded guilty to showing a toy gun in a way that looked real and to staying illegally in South Africa.
He was fined $36,000 or could face two years in prison.
Tobias Matonhodze pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other crimes and got three years in jail.
Both men were arrested after an employee at Bellarmine’s home in Johannesburg was shot.
Matonhodze admitted to illegal immigration, having ammunition, and trying to hide the gun from police.
Matonhodze will be deported to Zimbabwe after his prison term ends.
The sentences were lighter because both men pleaded guilty and had no previous crimes.
Robert Mugabe, their father, led Zimbabwe for 37 years and was a controversial figure who died in 2019.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with President Donald Trump and suggested ideas to resolve the conflict over Iran's nuclear program. Putin also proposed a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to honor the upcoming anniversary of the end of World War Two.
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Putin and President Trump had a phone call on April 29, 2026.
Putin presented new ideas related to Iran’s nuclear program during the call.
Putin suggested a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with the World War Two anniversary next month.
The information came from a Kremlin aide.
The call involved discussions related to Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and NATO.
This is part of ongoing international conversations about conflict and peace efforts in these regions.
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President Donald Trump welcomed the Artemis II astronauts to the White House after their successful mission around the moon. The Artemis II capsule, named Integrity, returned to Florida following a nearly 10-day lunar trip, the first human mission beyond Earth orbit since 1972.
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The Artemis II mission carried four astronauts around the moon and lasted nearly 10 days.
The spacecraft, called Integrity by its crew, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10.
After recovery, the capsule was transported to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Engineers will inspect the heat shield and other parts before the next mission, Artemis III.
Artemis III will use a new capsule and conduct docking practice in Earth orbit with lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Artemis III aims to land astronauts on the moon as early as 2028.
The Artemis II crew includes Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
Until Artemis II, humans had not traveled beyond Earth orbit since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting New York as part of their state visit to the United States. King Charles gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, and experts discussed what he said and its possible effects on relations between the UK and the U.S.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are on a state visit to the United States.
The King addressed the U.S. Congress during this visit.
Analysts noted what the King said and also what he did not mention in his speech.
Experts discussed whether the King's speech could impact the relationship between the U.S. and the UK.
Business leaders are concerned about a possible financial crash, seeing comparisons to the 2008 crisis.
Concerns also include current global tensions and risks linked to rapid growth in artificial intelligence (AI).
The discussion was part of a news podcast featuring political and business analysis.
The podcast included reports from journalists and correspondents based in both the UK and New York.
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Tuareg rebels in Mali have demanded that Russian forces leave the country. They said the current military government in Mali will eventually fall amid ongoing attacks by Islamist insurgents and separatists.
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Tuareg rebels want Russian military forces to withdraw from all parts of Mali.
The ruling military government (junta) in Mali faces growing pressure from rebel attacks.
Islamist insurgents and separatist groups have increased attacks, causing instability.
The situation in Mali involves two main conflicts: jihadist groups seeking control and Tuareg rebels wanting autonomy.
Reports indicate Russian mercenaries in Mali have made limited progress and may have engaged in abuses.
The Malian army and Russian-linked forces are described as overstretched by ongoing fighting.
The Malian Defense Minister, Sadio Camara, was recently killed by rebels.
Despite violence, the capital city of Mali is currently not under direct threat.
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