Five news topics: pope, virus, Iran, Kyiv, and Lebanon (Tuesday, May 26)

Pope Leo XIV is writing his first encyclical about AI and human dignity. He wants clear laws, oversight, and fair use, and warns about tech companies and autonomous weapons. At the presentation, Christopher Olah thanked the pope for his critical questions.

A Spanish passenger of the cruise ship Hondius has the hantavirus, Spain reported on Monday. The patient is in quarantine in Madrid and is being transferred to an isolation ward. According to the authorities, the risk remains the same and no additional measures will be taken.

The United States and Iran do not think an agreement will be reached soon. Trump says negotiators should take their time and not work too quickly. According to Iran, there is much agreement, but bank assets, sanctions, and nuclear issues remain difficult.

Russia is asking foreign citizens and diplomats to leave Kyiv quickly. Moscow says it wants to attack Kyiv more and confirmed the Oresjnik missile as retaliation. According to Ukraine, four people died and 87 were wounded on Sunday.

After drone attacks by Hezbollah, Netanyahu gave the army orders to carry out more attacks on Lebanon. According to Lebanese authorities, three people died on Monday. An official ceasefire has been in effect since April 16, but the fighting continues.