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Middle East

British couple jailed in Iran: 10-year sentence sparks calls for action

Lindsay and Craig, a British couple, were sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges they deny, saying they're likely to be in prison for a long time.

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Asia Pacific

Myanmar Ex-Leader Aung Moved to House Arrest

Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to house arrest, according to the country's state media.

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Asia Pacific

47-Year-Old Arrested in Australian Town Over Girl’s Murder

A 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, was arrested in Alice Springs, Australia, over the death of a young girl known as Kumanjayi Little Baby. Violence erupted after his arrest, with police reporting unrest and property damage.

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US Politics

Merz insists on Vertrauensfrage over Scholz ahead of Trump engagement

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to initiate a confidence vote to pave the way for snap elections, according to Spiegel and DIE ZEIT.

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Economy

Janet Yellen inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame

Janet Yellen, the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve and serve as U.S. Treasury secretary, is set to be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2026. Yellen said the honor makes her feel 'part of that story' of women’s progress in America.

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Movies

Prisoner Sky: New Thriller’s Handcuffed Heist and Cast Revealed

Izuka Hoyle and Tahar Rahim spent three months handcuffed together for Sky’s new thriller, 'Prisoner,' which follows a transport officer and a high-value inmate escaping an ambush. The six-part series premieres in the U.K. on April 30.

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AI

Seven Lawsuits Filed Against OpenAI by Canada Mass-Shooting Victims’ Families

Seven families of victims from a mass shooting in Canada have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in a California court. They accuse the company of failing to alert authorities about the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT, according to the BBC.

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Política y Ley

Familia de Tupac demanda por muerte injusta en LA

La familia del rapero fallecido Tupac Shakur presentó una demanda por muerte injusta en Los Ángeles, vinculada a su asesinato en 1996, según BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack

Five former US officials, including a retired military lawyer, have criticized the Pentagon for not acknowledging potential American involvement in a deadly strike on an Iranian school earlier this year. According to the BBC, the lack of transparency is unusual compared to past incidents.

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US Politics

Supreme Court Limits Race in Electoral Maps

The US Supreme Court limited the ability of lawmakers to consider race when drawing voting maps, in a 6-3 decision that could reshape politics in the American south, according to the BBC.

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Europe

France investigates reappearance of website linked to Pelicot crimes

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into the reappearance of a website known for facilitating the crimes of Dominique Pelicot, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.

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Africa

France Urges Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Escalating Violence

France has urged its citizens to leave Mali 'as soon as possible' following a weekend of coordinated attacks by separatist fighters and Islamist militants, according to the BBC.

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Policy & Law

Tupac’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in LA

The family of the late rapper Tupac Shakur has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking unspecified damages tied to the artist's murder in 1996, according to BBC.

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Discovery

Why friendly AI chatbots might be less trustworthy

AI chatbots designed to be warm and friendly may be more prone to inaccuracies, including reinforcing conspiracy theories, according to a study by the Oxford Internet Institute.

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Política de EE.UU.

Trump ataca a congresista Massie; GOP lo apoya

El presidente Donald Trump criticó al republicano Thomas Massie durante una rueda en Kentucky y respaldó a su rival en las primarias.

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