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The husband of one of the alleged victims in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s sex abuse trial became emotional while testifying in court. He described how his wife told him about being abused by Sir Jeffrey when she was younger, and explained why she had not reported it earlier.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies 18 charges of sexual abuse.
The husband of Complainant A broke down in court as he gave evidence.
Complainant A told her husband Sir Jeffrey abused her multiple times as a child.
Alleged abuse included inappropriate touching and kissing with tongue.
The husband said his wife was scared and had never told anyone before.
The wife had been working through trauma and was afraid to speak out earlier.
Lady Eleanor Donaldson faces separate charges related to aiding and abetting but denies them.
The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court in Northern Ireland.
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A California man with dual US-Iranian citizenship was arrested for illegally sending sophisticated US-made computer equipment to Iran. The equipment allegedly reached Iran’s military and nuclear programs, violating US sanctions and involving millions of dollars in illegal shipments.
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Jamshid Ghomi, 63, was arrested in Newport Coast, Los Angeles, for smuggling tech equipment to Iran.
Ghomi is accused of breaking US sanctions by shipping networking, security, and encryption gear to Iran starting in 2011.
He faces up to 20 years in prison and is charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Ghomi owned and led a Tehran-based tech company called Faraz Pardaz Rayaneh Co. Ltd. (FPR).
From 2014 to 2018, Ghomi sent over 250 metric tonnes of equipment to Iran, including to sensitive nuclear and military users.
He allegedly hid his activities and made more than $10 million yearly from these sales.
Ghomi reportedly laundered over $15 million back to California and falsely reported it as foreign inheritance.
Authorities plan to seize Ghomi’s $35 million mansion in Newport Beach as part of the case.
The US claims Iran uses its nuclear program to build atomic weapons, which Iran denies.
President Donald Trump said talks between the US and Iran are ongoing despite tensions.
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Khalif Tahir Thompson is an American artist showing his work at the Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery in Paris. His exhibition called "Beautiful Land" looks at themes like identity, how people see themselves, and where they belong.
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Khalif Tahir Thompson is a painter, printmaker, and papermaker.
His exhibition "Beautiful Land" is on display in Paris.
The show explores ideas about identity and self-representation.
It also deals with the question of belonging.
The exhibition takes place at the Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery.
The article is from the Arts24 culture segment on FRANCE 24.
The coverage includes brief mention of related cultural topics and events.
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The U.S. military carried out a strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The strike killed two people, and U.S. Southern Command said the boat was linked to terrorist groups but did not specify which groups or give proof of drug activities.
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The strike happened on a Wednesday in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Two people died in the strike.
The targeted boat was believed to be involved with terrorist organizations.
The U.S. Southern Command (SouthCom) led the strike.
SouthCom did not provide details on which terrorist groups were involved.
No clear evidence was shared publicly about the boat carrying or transferring drugs.
The operation is part of U.S. efforts to fight drug trafficking and related threats at sea.
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New security footage from Kuwait’s airport shows an Iranian drone striking the passenger terminal. This attack caused one death and injured many people.
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Kuwaiti officials released new video footage of the incident.
The video shows an Iranian drone hitting the airport’s main passenger terminal.
The attack resulted in one person being killed.
Dozens of people were injured in the incident.
The airport targeted is Kuwait’s main international airport.
The event is related to regional tensions involving Iran.
The footage was shared by Kuwaiti aviation authorities.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
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The United States is planning to build a facility in Kenya to help manage the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Flights to Kenya are bringing medical equipment for this facility.
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The U.S. is involved in creating a facility in Kenya related to Ebola outbreak control.
Medical equipment is being flown into Kenya for this purpose.
The facility is meant to help contain the Ebola virus in Africa.
The plan has generated some controversy.
CBS News reporter Ramy Inocencio provided details on the situation.
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The ongoing war in Iran has caused fuel prices to rise, making it more expensive for major airlines to operate. Because of these higher fuel costs, airlines are reducing the number of routes they fly.
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A war is currently ongoing in Iran.
The conflict has led to an increase in fuel prices worldwide.
Major airlines face higher expenses due to rising fuel costs.
To manage costs, airlines are cutting some of their flight routes.
These changes affect air travel options for passengers.
European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas talked about these impacts on CBS News.
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Scientists warn that El Nino is likely to develop in the Pacific Ocean by the end of August 2026. This weather pattern could cause hotter summers and colder winters in many parts of the world, leading to more extreme weather events.
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The World Meteorological Organization expects El Nino to form between now and late August 2026.
El Nino is a natural weather event that changes ocean temperatures in the Pacific.
This change can affect weather patterns globally, causing hotter summers and colder winters.
A climate scientist from the University of Oxford, Chloe Brimicombe, shared these warnings.
The northern hemisphere is expected to experience a very hot summer due to El Nino.
Extreme weather events like heatwaves and cold spells may become more frequent.
People are advised to prepare for these possible weather changes.
Monitoring El Nino helps predict and manage its effects on weather and climate.
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Hungarian prosecutors dropped charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony for organizing a Pride march in June 2025. The decision came after the European Court of Justice ruled Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws broke EU rules on equality and minority rights.
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The Budapest Pride march happened in June 2025 despite a government ban on LGBTQ events.
Mayor Gergely Karacsony took part in organizing the march.
Hungary's previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had warned of legal consequences.
Hungarian prosecutors charged Karacsony in January 2026.
In April 2026, the European Court of Justice said Hungary’s laws violated EU rules.
The Hungarian prosecutors dropped the charges after this EU court ruling.
The ruling came shortly after Orbán lost the election and a new prime minister took office.
Around 200,000 people joined the Pride march in Budapest in 2025.
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Rescue teams are expanding the search for Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas after she went missing during a sailing trip with her husband, Brian Hooker. Authorities are investigating details about her disappearance, including questions about her husband’s version of events.
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Lynette Hooker disappeared while sailing in the Bahamas.
Her husband, Brian Hooker, was with her during the trip.
The search for Lynette is increasing in size and scope.
Authorities have some doubts about the husband’s account of the incident.
CBS News is reporting updates from the scene.
The disappearance is currently under investigation by officials in the Bahamas.
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The ceasefire between the US and Iran, which began on April 8, is facing new clashes with attacks and counterattacks in the Middle East. Both countries believe they have the upper hand, but ongoing violence and political challenges mean neither side is truly winning.
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The ceasefire started on April 8 but recent weeks saw more US strikes on Iran and Iranian actions in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Israel has also increased military activity in Lebanon during this period.
Four main obstacles to peace include lack of trust, no direct talks, differing goals, and domestic politics in both countries.
Iran doubts that President Trump will keep any deal and fears demands will keep increasing over time.
There has been no direct communication since April between US and Iranian leaders, only indirect talks through other countries.
Iran wants clear promises about lifting sanctions and protecting its economy before agreeing to terms.
The US wants a quick deal it can present as a win, without long, detailed agreements.
Politically, any deal is unpopular in Washington and Tehran, making it harder to reach agreement.
Both countries think they are winning, but the ongoing conflict harms their economies and political goals.
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A US Ebola quarantine center is being built on a military base in central Kenya for Americans who catch Ebola abroad. The plan has caused protests and violence in Kenya, with some people fearing the virus could spread in their country, which has no Ebola cases so far.
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The center is located at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, Kenya, and will serve Americans exposed to Ebola overseas.
Protests in Kenya against the center led to at least two deaths and one injury during violence.
The Ebola outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, mainly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and spreading to Uganda.
There are no approved vaccines or treatments for the Bundibugyo strain.
Over 300 people are infected in the DRC, with nearly 50 deaths; Uganda has confirmed cases and one death; Kenya has none.
The US plans to fund Kenya’s Ebola preparedness with $13.5 million and has donated $112 million to regional efforts.
Kenya’s health workers and unions have criticized the plan, saying it risks spreading Ebola to Kenya.
The center will start with 50 beds and has isolation and containment units for Ebola patients.
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The article features two Paris-based artists: actress and musician Alice Taglioni, who is releasing her first classical piano album, and pastry chef Jessica Préalpato, known for innovative, less sweet desserts. It also mentions an art exhibition that explores storytelling in African abstract painting.
Key Facts
Alice Taglioni is an actress who has played many roles but is now focusing on her passion for piano with a new classical album called DNA.
She says this album shows who she really is beyond her acting image.
Jessica Préalpato was named the world’s best pastry chef in 2019 and comes from a family of bakers.
She created a style called desseralité, with desserts that are less sweet and use more plant-based ingredients.
Préalpato applies this concept to an afternoon tea experience at Hôtel San Régis in Paris.
The article also highlights a gallerist, Christophe Person, who organizes exhibitions showing African abstract art as a storytelling medium.
These artists are presented as creative individuals who break traditional boundaries in their fields.
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Violence against immigrants in South Africa has caused many foreign nationals to leave their homes. Mozambique reported that five of its citizens were killed, and many people are crossing into neighboring countries like Mozambique, Ghana, and Nigeria for safety.
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Anti-immigration violence is occurring in South Africa.
Five Mozambican citizens were killed during the violence.
Hundreds of people are fleeing South Africa into Mozambique.
Families displaced by the violence are staying in community centers.
Ghana and Nigeria are organizing evacuations for their citizens in South Africa.
The violence is targeting foreign migrants living in South Africa.
Neighboring countries are responding to protect their citizens affected by the unrest.
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The article explains the French tradition called "apéro," a social gathering before dinner where people meet for drinks and snacks. It typically happens between 6pm and 8pm and is seen by many French people as an important part of their culture.
Key Facts
Apéro is a common French ritual before dinner.
It usually takes place between 6pm and 8pm.
Friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers gather for drinks and snacks.
Most French people consider apéro part of their national heritage.
The article explores common foods and drinks served during apéro.
It also discusses etiquette, or the social rules, connected to apéro.
The tradition reflects a key part of French social life and culture.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire, but reports say some attacks are still happening. At the same time, U.S. lawmakers are discussing ways to limit President Trump's authority over actions related to Iran.
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Israel and Lebanon renewed a ceasefire agreement to stop fighting.
Despite the agreement, some strikes between the two countries reportedly continue.
U.S. House of Representatives is considering measures to reduce President Trump's powers concerning Iran.
The situation involves ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
CBS News reporter Taurean Small provided the news coverage.
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A South African human rights group called the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) has filed a court case against the South African government to stop arms exports to the United States. They argue these exports may break South African law and harm international peace and security.
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SALC filed the case in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
The challenge targets arms export permits approved by South Africa’s National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC).
South Africa’s law on arms exports requires stopping permits if exports risk causing human rights violations or harming peace.
SALC claims ongoing arms exports to the U.S. may not meet these legal requirements.
The case includes top officials such as the NCACC chairperson, the defense minister, and South Africa’s president as respondents.
South Africa authorized arms exports worth tens of millions of dollars to the United States in 2025.
SALC says this is the first case in South Africa challenging arms exports to a permanent UN Security Council member based on international law and human rights.
No court hearing date has been set and the government has not publicly responded yet.
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Armenia is holding an important parliamentary election while many ethnic Armenians have fled Nagorno-Karabakh after its fall in 2023. These refugees are facing legal challenges and negative treatment as the Prime Minister pushes for a peace agreement with Azerbaijan.
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Nagorno-Karabakh fell in 2023, causing over 100,000 ethnic Armenians to leave the area.
Armenia is currently having a key parliamentary election.
Prime Minister Pashinyan is campaigning with a promise of a final peace accord with Azerbaijan.
Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh are experiencing legal marginalization.
There is hostile language directed at these refugees from government leaders.
The political situation inside Armenia is marked by internal conflict related to the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.
The article is reported by France 24 journalists Taline Oundjian, Wassim Daly, and Olivia Bizot.
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A 20-year-old student from Auburn named James "Weston" Higginbotham went missing during a family trip in Japan. His family believes he was planning to go hiking before he disappeared, and a search is ongoing to find him.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham is a 20-year-old student at Auburn University.
He went missing while on a family trip in Japan.
His parents think he was going hiking before he disappeared.
A search effort is currently underway to locate him.
The news was reported by CBS News and correspondent Anna Coren.
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Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting areas outside Hezbollah’s usual locations, are causing tensions between different groups in the country. In some neighborhoods, the presence of Hezbollah members or people displaced from southern Lebanon has led to worry, mistrust, and sometimes rejection.
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Israel carried out targeted airstrikes in Lebanon outside Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds.
These strikes are increasing divisions among Lebanon’s various communities.
Some neighborhoods now have members of Hezbollah or displaced people from southern Lebanon.
The presence of these groups has caused concern and mistrust among local residents.
At times, this mistrust has led to rejection or conflict within communities.
The situation highlights growing internal challenges in Lebanon due to regional conflicts.
Hezbollah is a political and military group based mainly in southern Lebanon.
The article is based on a report from France 24’s team on the ground in Lebanon.
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