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China Announces Measures to Reduce Academic Pressure on Students

China has announced new measures aimed at reducing academic pressure on students in its education system. Under the new regulations, schools are prohibited from conducting frequent examinations and from increasing the academic burden on students. The measures represent part of China's broader efforts to reform its highly competitive education system, which has long been criticized for placing excessive stress on young learners and contributing to mental health issues among students.

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Molotov cocktails thrown at Russian House in Prague, police investigate

Unknown attackers threw incendiary bottles at the Russian House cultural center in Prague, prompting a police investigation. The Russian government condemned the incident as a "barbaric act." The attack on the Russian diplomatic and cultural facility comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and European countries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which has led to deteriorating diplomatic relations and periodic incidents targeting Russian institutions across Europe.

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Giant Whale Stranded on German Coast Freed After Rescue Operation

A large whale became stranded near Timmendorfer Strand on the German Baltic Sea coast and was freed after days of dramatic rescue efforts involving excavators to move the animal into deeper water. However, marine biologists warn the whale's survival remains uncertain due to fishing net debris that may have caused the initial stranding. The rescue operation required heavy machinery to help guide the whale back to deeper waters, but experts caution that entanglement in discarded fishing nets continues to pose a serious threat to the animal's long-term survival.

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Putin Calls Secret Meeting with Russian Oligarchs, Seeks Billions for Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin convened a secret meeting with the country's oligarchs to request billions in donations to the state treasury. The funds are intended to help cover the costs of Russia's prolonged invasion of Ukraine and stabilize the country's finances. The closed-door gathering reflects mounting pressure on Russia's wealthiest individuals to financially support the war effort as the conflict continues to strain government resources.

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Russian Interior Ministry Warns Weekend Protest Organizers

Russia's Interior Ministry has issued warnings to organizers of protest gatherings planned for the weekend. The demonstrations are being called through encrypted messaging channels, suggesting efforts to avoid government surveillance of the organizing activities.

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Israel Strikes Beirut and Tehran as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Israel launched overnight strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut and targets in central Tehran, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards responded with rocket and drone attacks across the region. The coordinated Israeli operations represent a major expansion of the conflict, with strikes now reaching deep into Iran's capital city. The exchange of fire threatens to push the Middle East closer to a broader regional war, as both sides demonstrate their willingness to target each other's territory directly.

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Two Ships Carrying Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Go Missing Off Mexican Coast

Two ships carrying humanitarian aid bound for Cuba have gone missing after departing from Isla Mujeres island near Cancún last Friday. The vessels had nine people aboard from various countries, and Mexican authorities have launched a search operation. The ships were transporting humanitarian supplies to Cuba when they disappeared in waters off the Mexican coast.

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US Considers Sending 10,000 Additional Troops to Middle East

The United States is considering deploying at least 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East, according to media reports. If the Trump administration decides to proceed with sending thousands more soldiers to the region, it would significantly strengthen American military presence in the area. The potential deployment comes amid ongoing tensions and military activities across the Middle East, where the US already maintains substantial forces to support regional security operations and protect American interests.

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Mexico searches for two ships carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba

Mexican authorities are searching for two vessels that were transporting humanitarian aid to Cuba but have failed to reach their destination. The ships were expected to arrive at the Caribbean island on Tuesday or Wednesday but have not been located. Mexican officials have launched a search operation to determine the whereabouts of the missing vessels and their cargo of humanitarian supplies intended for Cuba.

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US Treasury Plans to Place Trump's Signature on New Banknotes

The United States Treasury Department plans to place Donald Trump's signature on new banknotes, with the first bills featuring his signature being $100 denominations. These new banknotes are scheduled to be issued during June. The move represents a continuation of the traditional practice of featuring the Treasury Secretary's signature on US currency, though the timing coincides with Trump's return to the presidency.

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Napoleon's forgotten hat to be displayed at château near Paris

A previously forgotten hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte will be exhibited at a château near Paris. Napoleonic memorabilia regularly commands millions of euros at international auctions, reflecting the enduring fascination with the French emperor's legacy and personal artifacts.

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Israeli Opposition Warns of 'Security Catastrophe' as Government Lacks War Strategy

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of leading the country into multi-front warfare without adequate military personnel or a clear strategic plan. Speaking Thursday, Lapid warned of an impending "security catastrophe" as Israel faces conflicts on multiple fronts. The opposition criticism highlights growing concerns about Israel's military preparedness and strategic direction under Netanyahu's leadership, as the country grapples with escalating regional tensions and potential threats from various adversaries.

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Russia Seeks to Develop Starlink Alternative as Iran Conflict Affects Food Supply

Russia is working to develop its own satellite internet system as an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink network. The development comes as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global communications infrastructure, with countries seeking technological independence from Western systems. Meanwhile, ongoing conflicts involving Iran are disrupting food supply chains, with agricultural products and food security becoming collateral damage in regional military tensions. These developments highlight how modern conflicts extend beyond traditional battlefields to affect critical civilian infrastructure including communications networks and food distribution systems.

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Hungary's Orbán Seeks Supermajority Victory Despite Trailing in Polls

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed his desire for a supermajority electoral victory, claiming his country faces historic challenges. His comments come as new polling data from the Medián institute shows his ruling Fidesz party trailing significantly behind the opposition TISZA party, with 35 percent support among likely voters compared to TISZA's 58 percent. TISZA is an extra-parliamentary opposition party that has emerged as Fidesz's main challenger. A supermajority would give Orbán's party the two-thirds parliamentary control needed to make constitutional changes, a power Fidesz has wielded extensively during its 14-year rule to reshape Hungary's democratic institutions.

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Israeli Opposition Leader Warns Soldier Shortage Could Cause Security Catastrophe

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid warned that a shortage of soldiers could lead to a security catastrophe for the country. Israel maintains mandatory military service requiring men to serve 32 months and women 24 months. However, ultra-Orthodox men studying in yeshivas, traditional Jewish religious schools, can apply for deferrals or exemptions from military service. This exemption system has created ongoing tensions in Israeli society over equal burden-sharing in national defense, as the ultra-Orthodox community's exemptions reduce the pool of available military personnel while secular and religious Zionist citizens fulfill their service obligations.

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U.S. Court Rejects Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Venezuelan President Maduro Over Legal Fee Dispute

A United States court has rejected a motion to dismiss criminal charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and an associate, citing a dispute over legal fees. The court ruling prevents the defendants from using Venezuelan government funds to pay for their legal representation. The case represents part of ongoing U.S. legal action against the Venezuelan leader, who faces criminal charges in American courts related to his government's activities.

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US Court Rejects Maduro's Bid to Dismiss Criminal Case Over Blocked Defense Funds

A federal judge in New York rejected a request by Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores to halt their criminal prosecution. The Venezuelan leader and his spouse had argued that US sanctions violated their constitutional right to legal defense by blocking their access to state funds needed to pay top-tier lawyers. The ruling means the criminal case against the pair will continue despite their claims that American financial restrictions prevent them from mounting an adequate defense.

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Houthis threaten military action against US and Israel as Middle East conflict escalates

The leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, issued a warning that could dramatically alter the course of the current Middle East conflict. The Iranian-backed movement declared its readiness to take military action against the United States and Israel if the ongoing fighting demands such intervention. The Houthis are part of Iran's "axis of resistance," a network of allied groups opposing Israeli and Western influence in the region. This threat represents a potential escalation that could draw additional forces into the already volatile Middle East situation, expanding the conflict beyond its current scope.

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Portuguese Catholic Church to Pay €1.61 Million to First 57 Victims of Sexual Abuse

The Portuguese Catholic Church announced it will pay €1.61 million in compensation to the first 57 victims of sexual abuse, with individual payments reaching up to €45,000 per person. The decision follows a report by an independent commission that revealed nearly 5,000 minors had been sexually abused within church institutions since 1950. While church officials acknowledged that money cannot erase the trauma suffered by victims, they described the compensation as a necessary gesture to recognize the dignity of those who were abused.

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