Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin and other officials. They plan to discuss ways to strengthen their political, economic, and security cooperation.
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Min Aung Hlaing leads Myanmar’s military-backed government and recently became president.
He traveled from Myanmar’s capital Naypyitaw to Russia with members of his cabinet.
The visit aims to improve ties between Myanmar and Russia in areas like economics, security, and social issues.
Russia is a major supporter and arms supplier for Myanmar, providing military equipment like fighter jets.
This is Min Aung Hlaing’s seventh visit to Russia since Myanmar’s military took power in 2021.
Western countries have imposed sanctions on Myanmar due to its military takeover and violence against civilians.
Russia supports Myanmar’s military government and has cooperated with it on military drills and nuclear and space projects.
Min Aung Hlaing will also attend a Myanmar-Russia Business Forum during this trip.
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The U.S. military has killed hundreds of people by bombing boats suspected of carrying drugs off Latin America’s coasts. Now, the Trump administration plans to expand the campaign by working with allied countries like Colombia and Ecuador to conduct joint military operations on land against criminal groups.
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The U.S. military started bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts about a year ago.
Hundreds have died in these boat strikes, which targeted drug trafficking.
The Trump administration aims to extend this fight to land operations with partner nations.
Colombia, Ecuador, and Honduras have agreed to joint military actions on their soil; Guatemala denies agreeing.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this plan during a military exercise in Panama.
The U.S. labels 20 Latin American criminal groups as “foreign terrorist organizations.”
Some experts warn this expansion could cause civilian deaths and increase anti-U.S. feelings.
This approach represents a more forceful U.S. military role in Latin America than in previous years.
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Five teenage boys were killed after their car drove the wrong way on the M9 motorway in County Kildare and crashed head-on with another vehicle. Three women and a child in the second car were seriously injured and taken to the hospital. Police have completed their investigation of the crash scene and are appealing for witnesses.
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The crash happened around 3:00 a.m. local time on Sunday between junctions 3 and 4 on the M9 motorway.
The five boys’ car was traveling southbound on the northbound side of the motorway when the collision occurred.
Three women (two in their 30s and one in her 20s) and a child were seriously injured in the other car.
No police chase was involved before the crash, according to Gardaí (Irish police).
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly called the crash “horrific” and said the wrong-way driving was “irresponsible and dangerous.”
Police noted that some dangerous driving happens for social media attention, despite its risks.
Emergency services arrived quickly, and scene investigations have now finished.
Local officials expressed shock, anger, and sympathy for the victims and their families.
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President Trump’s peace team, including Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov, met with regional mediators and Hamas representatives in Cairo to push forward a Gaza peace plan. Hamas called on the US-led peace board to pressure Israel to accept the plan, but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected it as unacceptable. Meanwhile, Israel continued airstrikes in Gaza and tensions remain high in the region.
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Kushner and Mladenov met with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators in Cairo to advance President Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
Hamas officials attended some of these meetings and asked the US-led peace board to force Israel to approve the plan.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan.
Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants, injuring and killing some Palestinians.
The US-Iran 60-day agreement aimed at reducing conflict expired with talks stalled, affecting regional stability.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed after attacks on tankers in the area.
Several Arab countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the peace plan, accusing it of blocking peace efforts.
The US military commander in the Middle East visited a long-deployed US aircraft carrier amid reports of crew challenges.
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American actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, according to a statement from her father. She was known for her roles in the TV shows "Heroes" and "Nashville" and had a successful career that began in childhood.
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Hayden Panettiere died at 36 years old.
Her father, Alan "Skip" Panettiere, announced her death.
She starred as Claire Bennet on the TV show "Heroes" starting in 2006.
Panettiere played Juliette Barnes on the musical drama "Nashville," earning two Golden Globe nominations.
She voiced Dot in the Pixar film "A Bug's Life" and was Grammy-nominated for related work.
Her most recent film was "Sleepwalker," released in January 2026.
The cause of her death has not been reported.
Her brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, died in 2023 due to heart-related health problems.
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A stampede at a Hindu temple in Bihar, India, killed seven people and injured more than twelve. The crowd panicked after an electric wire outside the temple broke, causing people to rush and fall over each other.
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The stampede happened near Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai district, Bihar.
It occurred during the third Monday of Shravan, a holy month for Hindus devoted to Lord Shiva.
Thousands of worshippers were gathered to pray when the electric wire snapped around 6:30 a.m.
Panic spread as people feared electric shock, leading to a crowd surge and barricades collapsing.
More than a dozen injured people were sent to a government hospital for treatment.
Officials are still investigating the exact cause of the incident.
Large crowd crushes often happen in India during religious festivals due to many people gathering in small spaces.
Similar deadly incidents have occurred before during major Hindu festivals in India.
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Pedro Sánchez has been Spain’s prime minister since 2018, leading with progressive policies and acting as a strong left-wing voice internationally. While popular abroad, he faces corruption scandals and tough domestic problems with elections coming soon. His journey shows how political leaders can reinvent themselves after setbacks, similar to UK politician Andy Burnham.
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Pedro Sánchez became Spain’s prime minister in June 2018.
He has introduced many progressive policies and taken firm stances on issues like US actions in Iran and Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Sánchez is nicknamed “El Guapo” (the handsome one) by international media.
His party, the Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE), is struggling in polls amid a corruption scandal.
Recent problems in Ceuta and wildfires have challenged his government.
European leaders have publicly criticized Sánchez as Spain approaches a general election.
Sánchez originally was a centrist politician and had lost party leadership before returning stronger after traveling the country and connecting with grassroots members.
Andy Burnham, UK politician, has a similar story of political rebirth after early failures.
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Hayden Panettiere is an actress who started her career as a baby and became famous through TV shows and movies. She has worked in various films, starred in the TV series Heroes and Nashville, and shared her life challenges in a 2026 memoir.
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Panettiere began acting at 11 months old, starting with a toy commercial.
She voiced Dot in the 1998 movie A Bug’s Life at age nine.
She gained international fame playing Claire Bennet in the TV show Heroes from 2006 to 2010.
Panettiere acted in films like Joe Somebody, Raising Helen, and Scream 4 and 6.
She earned two Golden Globe nominations for her role in the TV series Nashville.
In 2014, she had a daughter and later gave her custody to her ex-fiancé to focus on her health.
Panettiere released a memoir in 2026 describing her struggles with depression, addiction, and fame.
She worked with various well-known actors throughout her career, including Kate Hudson and Sebastian Stan.
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At least six people died and several were injured after an electric pole fell near the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar, India, causing a stampede-like situation. The incident happened during a busy religious time when many people were visiting the temple to offer water to the god Shiva.
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The accident occurred at Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, eastern India.
A falling electric pole caused electrocution and panic among worshippers.
At least six people died and five or more were injured.
The event took place during the holy month of Shravan when many devotees visit the temple.
Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the incident.
Bihar’s Chief Minister expressed condolences and ordered proper treatment for the injured.
Similar large gatherings in India have previously resulted in deadly crowd accidents, such as the Maha Kumbh festival last year with 30 deaths.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville, died at the age of 36. Her family announced her passing and asked for privacy, while the cause of death has not been revealed.
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Hayden Panettiere was an actress famous for playing Claire Bennet in Heroes and Juliette Barnes in Nashville.
She passed away at 36 years old.
Her family described her as a bright and loving person.
The cause of her death is not yet known.
She had a daughter named Kaya with her former partner, boxer Wladimir Klitschko.
In May 2026, she published a memoir about her life and struggles with postpartum depression, alcoholism, and abuse.
Her brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, died at age 28 in 2023.
Panettiere acted in TV shows from the 1990s through 2023 and appeared in several movies as well.
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Billy Caldwell, who has a severe form of epilepsy, has been free of seizures for three years after being prescribed cannabis-based medicine. His case helped change UK laws to allow some doctors to prescribe medical cannabis, though access and cost remain difficult for many families.
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Billy Caldwell has a severe and life-threatening epilepsy that once caused him up to 800 seizures a day.
Traditional anti-epileptic drugs did not control his seizures.
His mother, Charlotte, sought treatment abroad and found cannabis-based medicine that stopped his seizures.
Billy has now been seizure-free for three years and shows improved physical and social abilities.
Billy’s treatment was once seized at Heathrow Airport, sparking public debate and political action on medical cannabis.
In 2018, UK law changed to allow specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis medicines in certain cases.
Access to prescribed cannabis remains limited, mostly available privately and often very expensive.
Billy receives his medicine through the NHS, but many families cannot afford private prescriptions.
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Iran’s Parliament speaker and lead negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Iran achieved a military and political victory in its conflict with the US and Israel. He made this statement as a 60-day agreement between the US and Iran was ending.
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Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is Iran’s Parliament speaker and main negotiator.
He declared a military and political victory against the US and Israel.
His statement was made on the day a 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) was expiring.
The agreement involved some form of negotiation or understanding between the US and Iran.
No further details were given about the terms or outcomes of the MoU.
The conflict mentioned relates to ongoing tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel.
This announcement reflects Iran’s official position on the recent diplomatic and military situation.
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Steffen Peddie, who weighed over 35 stone (222 kg), began using prescription weight-loss drugs after struggling with his health and exercise. He found that many men use these drugs but do not openly talk about taking them or share their experiences.
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Steffen Peddie is a 53-year-old man who lost more than 8 stone (about 51 kg) using weight-loss injections.
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro can be effective but are expensive and have possible side effects.
Many men take these drugs privately and rarely discuss it with doctors or friends.
Peddie observed that women tend to talk more openly about weight loss and medication than men.
A recent study estimated that 1.6 million adults in England, Wales, and Scotland are using weight-loss drugs, mostly bought privately.
The North East of England has the highest obesity rates in the country.
Barry, a man from Chester-le-Street, shared how he lost weight using Mounjaro but kept it private due to fears it might not work.
Social stigma and feelings of weakness make many men reluctant to talk about using weight-loss drugs.
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Ukrainian strikes hit Russia’s Belgorod region overnight, killing six people and injuring four, including a 14-year-old child. The attack happened just after Ukraine launched one of its biggest strikes this year, which killed at least seven people in Russia.
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Six people died in Ukrainian strikes in Russia’s Belgorod region.
Four people were injured, including a 14-year-old child.
The information came from Alexander Shuvaev, the acting governor of the Belgorod region.
The strikes followed a large-scale Ukrainian attack that killed at least seven people in Russia.
Russian attacks on Ukraine on the same night killed at least seven people and injured over 39.
The situation is ongoing, and more updates will be shared soon.
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Videos and reports show that parts of Glasgow city centre have serious problems with drug dealing, violence, and racism. Police have introduced special rules to try to reduce crime, but problems continue, especially near well-known public spots like Central Station and Union Street.
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Glasgow city centre has seen videos of violent fights, drug deals, and racial abuse on social media.
Some people say parts of the city centre are "no-go zones" where it feels unsafe, especially for women.
Police have created a "dispersal zone" around busy areas to ban troublesome individuals temporarily.
Over 1,500 dispersal notices have been issued since March, but crime still occurs regularly.
There were more than 400 violent attacks last year in the main streets within the dispersal zone.
A convenience store manager says his shop is often robbed and he faces daily racist abuse.
Many homeless people living nearby struggle with addiction, and underage dealers sell drugs in the area.
Despite a visible police presence most nights, problems like drug use, theft, and street violence continue.
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A study by King’s College London found that people in England and Wales wrongly believe that most killers and sexual offenders are from ethnic minorities or are foreign nationals. The public tends to overestimate these numbers, with some political supporters showing the largest gaps between perception and reality. These misperceptions seem to be driven more by emotions and personal concerns than by facts.
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People thought 55% of convicted killers were from ethnic minorities, but the real figure is 35%.
They believed 45% of killers were white, but the true number is 64%.
Supporters of the Reform party believed 70% of killers were minorities, the highest among surveyed groups.
The public estimated 25% of prisoners were foreign nationals, while the actual number is 12%.
They thought 30% of sexual offences were committed by foreigners; the real figure is 15%.
52% believed ethnic or religious minorities receive different sentences in court, with some thinking they get easier punishments.
People aged differently had varying views, but ethnicity did not change perception much.
The public overestimated crime victim rates, guessing 27% had been victims, while the real figure was under 10%.
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A lawyer from Palestine says that Israel’s attacks on Palestinian women during the war on Gaza amount to genocide. Since October 2023, over 73,000 Palestinians have died, including many women and children.
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More than 73,000 Palestinians have died since the war in Gaza started in October 2023.
Tens of thousands of the dead are women and children.
Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais claims that Israel’s attacks specifically target women.
He says these attacks are a form of genocide.
Ibsais believes international law has not properly addressed or recognized these attacks as genocide.
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US envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to try to revive a US-backed peace plan for Gaza, which Israel has rejected. Kushner is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the plan, while tensions and violence continue in the region.
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Jared Kushner, President Trump’s envoy and son-in-law, met Hamas’s new leader Khalil al-Hayya in El-Alamein, Egypt.
The talks aimed to restart a US-backed peace plan for Gaza, supported by Hamas but rejected by Netanyahu.
Netanyahu insists that Hamas must be fully disarmed before any peace settlement.
Israeli extremist lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir suggested killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, a statement that gained attention in Palestinian media.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed after tanker attacks, while US-Iran talks to ease Middle East tensions stalled.
The US military praised the crew of the USS Lincoln during a regional visit amid ongoing conflicts.
Kushner called on Hamas to take clear and verifiable steps to prevent Gaza from being a source of attacks on Israel.
The situation remains tense as Israel and Hamas continue their conflict, with diplomatic efforts ongoing but no agreement reached yet.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has become the deadliest in the country's history, with over 2,300 deaths reported since May. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which currently has no approved vaccine, but several are under development.
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The current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started on May 15 and has killed 2,325 people so far.
There have been 4,945 confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo, affecting six of its 26 provinces.
The outbreak is spreading very quickly, with one death occurring every 30 minutes at one point.
The Bundibugyo strain causing this outbreak is rare and has had only two known outbreaks before.
There are no approved vaccines yet for this strain, but vaccines based on AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine technology are being developed and tested.
A few cases have spread to neighboring countries: 20 in Uganda, 2 treated in Germany, and 1 case in France.
The World Health Organization (WHO) hopes to reduce the disease’s spread within three months but does not expect the outbreak to end completely right away.
DR Congo has faced challenges controlling Ebola because of ongoing conflict and a mobile population.
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Hayden Panettiere, an American actor known for her roles on TV shows like Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. No cause of death has been shared, and her family has asked for privacy.
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Hayden Panettiere was 36 years old.
She acted in Heroes (2006-2010) as Claire Bennet and in Nashville as Juliette Barnes.
She began acting as a child, starting at 11 months old in a commercial.
Panettiere had a daughter in 2014 with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko.
She faced postpartum depression and substance abuse, which she openly discussed.
Earlier in 2024, she published a memoir about her struggles with fame and recovery.
Her brother Jansen died suddenly in 2023 from heart-related problems.
The family has asked for privacy to grieve and process their loss.
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