Militant Attack on Nigeria Army Base Kills at Least Two Soldiers

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, May 8 (Reuters) – Fighters ⁠suspected ⁠of being members of Islamic ⁠State West Africa Province attacked a Nigerian army base in ​the northeastern town of Magumeri, killing at least two soldiers and wounding the commanding ‌officer, security sources and the ‌military said. The assault in Borno state in the early hours of Thursday …

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UK’s Princess Kate to Visit Pioneering Italian Schools Funded by WW2 Scrap Metal

ROME, May 8 (Reuters) – On her trip to northern ⁠Italy ⁠next week, Britain’s Princess of Wales ⁠will see how in the years after World War Two communities transformed abandoned military ​equipment, including a tank, into a globally influential model of early‑years education. The visit will take Kate to Reggio Emilia, where ‌local residents — …

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Super Shoes Might Increase Risk Of Running Injuries, Study Says

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — So-called “super shoes” have invaded the jogging paths of America, giving runners an extra spring in their step and trimming times posted at races and events. But this advanced footwear technology (AFT) might have a darker side, a new study says. The shoes cause …

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Meloni Meets Rubio as Iran War Strains Italy-US Ties

ROME, May 8 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ⁠met ⁠U.S. Secretary of State Marco ⁠Rubio on Friday at a moment of unusual strain between her government and ​President Donald Trump’s administration, driven largely by the war with Iran. Rubio is in Italy for a two-day trip aimed at ‌easing ties with Pope Leo …

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Sir David Attenborough | 60 Minutes Archive

In 2020, Anderson Cooper interviewed Sir David Attenborough about his film “A Life on Our Planet.” Treasured and beloved around the world, the naturalist and British broadcaster turns 100 years old today.

At Least 3 Hikers Killed by Volcano Eruption on Indonesian Island

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An explosive eruption of Mount Dukono on a remote Indonesian island killed three hikers, authorities said Friday. About 20 climbers set out Thursday to ascend the nearly 1,355-meter (4,445-foot) volcano on the island of Halmahera, in defiance of safety restrictions, said North Halmahera police chief Erlichson Pasaribu. They became stranded when …

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