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Dangerously high levels of lead has been discovered in the water at three state-run centers for the disabled in Texas. Authorities said that people were exposed to potential poisoning at the Texas State Supported Living Centers that house 590 disabled residents. The director of the Brenham center wrote a letter to families and guardians of its 272 residents, telling them that bottled water was being used for drinking, cooking and teeth brushing.

North Korean coast guards intercepted a Russian yacht with five crew members in neutral waters on Friday and escorted it to a port without giving an explanation. The yacht was reportedly returning with Russian athletes from an international competition in South Korea. The Russian embassy in Pyongyang has demanded the immediate release of the yacht and its crew.

Video shows a Polish train driver warning his passengers to take cover before his train smashes into a lorry stuck on the tracks. The driver left his cabin just seconds before the crash at a level crossing in Western Poland and ran down carriages warning passengers to brace themselves.  The Daily Mail reports: The driver can first be seen on the video dashing into a carriage, startling around a dozen passengers.

An EasyJet flight to Cyprus was delayed after a female passenger punched the pilot in the face for ordering her out of his plane before take-off. The 25-year-old woman was arrested at Manchester Airport for assault. Independent.ie reports: It is understood the woman attacked the captain of the plane as she was being led away. The airline issued a statement, which read: “EasyJet can confirm that the police were called to attend flight EZY1973 from Manchester to Paphos prior to its departure on 11 May to assist with a disruptive passenger. “The passenger was subsequently arrested.

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