2026-05-08
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This is the Beijing Hour, one hour of news and information brought to you every weekday.
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Tianlu with you on this Friday, May the 8th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, Iran and the United States have exchanged fire,
but the US president says their ceasefire still holds.
The French Senate has approved a draft law to return illicitly acquired cultural property a day
after the National Assembly passed the bill.
And starting Monday, Brazil will waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens for the rest of the year.
In business, China's finance ministry allocates nearly 46 billion yuan to support preschool education.
In sports, Aston Villa reaches the Europa League final after a 44-year wait.
In culture and entertainment, pop superstar Shakira has unveiled the official song for the World Cup.
Now checking today's top stories.
Iran says the United States has violated a ceasefire by attacking two Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz
and launching airstrikes on civilian areas.
Tehran said it responded with missile and drone strikes against U.S. Destroyers,
causing significant damage and forcing them to retreat.