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The United States has launched new military strikes against Iran, which could affect ongoing peace talks between the two countries. Additionally, Jill Biden shared her views on President Joe Biden's performance during the 2024 presidential debate.
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The U.S. recently conducted strikes targeting locations in Iran.
These strikes may threaten ongoing peace discussions with Iran.
Jill Biden, the first lady, commented on President Biden's debate performance.
The events were reported in CBS News' Eye Opener segment.
The peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are currently at risk due to new tensions.
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The article reviews new TV shows released in May 2026. It highlights a Soviet space race drama called "Star City," the return of the 1980s series "Rivals," and Nicolas Cage’s first television role in "Spider Noir."
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"Star City" is a drama about the Soviet space race, told from the Russian viewpoint.
The TV show "Rivals," known for its scandalous 1980s storyline, has returned with new episodes.
Nicolas Cage appears on TV for the first time in the series "Spider Noir."
The review is part of a monthly look at new television releases.
The article is from arts24 on FRANCE 24, dated May 28, 2026.
The review was written by critic Dheepthika Laurent.
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Israel launched a targeted airstrike on Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, breaking a recent ceasefire. The strike hit a Hezbollah stronghold and reportedly targeted an Iranian militia leader, escalating tensions between Israel and groups supported by Iran.
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Israel hit Beirut in a targeted strike around 14:00 local time, the second strike on the city since last month’s ceasefire.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted Ali al-Husni, leader of an Iranian militia allied with Hezbollah.
The attack happened after Israel had avoided striking Beirut at President Donald Trump's request.
Both Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire repeatedly.
Thick smoke and damage were reported in Dahieh, a Shia neighborhood in Beirut and Hezbollah’s base there.
Earlier strikes killed at least 11 people in the city of Tyre and its surroundings.
The IDF warned residents near the Israeli border to evacuate, calling for "extreme force" in operations.
Many displaced Lebanese people face difficulties finding shelter as evacuation orders cover a large part of southern Lebanon.
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Italian police seized over $232 million in assets linked to Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who led the Cosa Nostra criminal group. The funds were traced across several countries and offshore locations, and authorities arrested three people during the operation.
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Matteo Messina Denaro was a top Mafia boss in the Cosa Nostra, arrested in January 2023 after 30 years as a fugitive.
He died later in 2023 after only a few months in prison.
Italian financial police led the operation that found and seized $232 million in assets connected to him.
The money was hidden and moved through companies, investments, and luxury properties in countries including Spain, Switzerland, Monaco, Lebanon, and offshore financial centers like the Cayman Islands and Gibraltar.
Investigators used drones, aircraft, and thermal scanners to locate hidden assets.
Three people were arrested as part of the investigation.
The seized assets represent funds from decades of drug trafficking and money laundering by the Cosa Nostra.
Italy’s chief anti-Mafia prosecutor said the operation disrupts the Mafia’s efforts to rebuild after Messina Denaro’s death.
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Five people have been found alive in a flooded cave in Laos, but rescuers say it will be hard to get them out. There are still two miners believed to be trapped in the cave as search and rescue teams continue their efforts.
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The incident involves a flooded cave in Laos.
Five victims have been located alive so far.
Rescue divers say it will be difficult to bring the survivors out.
Two miners remain missing inside the cave.
Rescue operations are ongoing as teams search for the missing miners.
The event is a mining accident involving flooding inside underground tunnels.
Efforts include specialized divers who work underwater for the rescue.
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BBC Radio Scotland has removed many well-known arts presenters, most of whom are women, leading to concern among staff about the direction of the station and its diversity. The changes are part of a major restructuring led by the new head of audio, Victoria Easton Riley, with some shows being replaced by fewer presenters and more generic music programs.
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Several respected arts presenters at BBC Radio Scotland, more than half women, have been dropped from the schedule.
The station is shifting towards a "more commercial sensibility," raising questions about diversity in its programs.
Kaye Adams, a prominent presenter, was removed from the Mornings show earlier this year after internal complaints about her conduct.
Three women hosting afternoon culture shows will step down despite high ratings; they are replaced mainly by one male presenter.
Specialist music shows were cut and replaced with a generic pop show.
BBC Radio Scotland has hired senior staff from a commercial radio station where the new audio head previously worked.
Staff surveys show a 33% drop in confidence in BBC executives amid these changes.
More than 300 artists signed an open letter expressing concern about fewer opportunities for emerging Scottish talent and female artists on the station.
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The United States and Iran have both carried out new military strikes recently, but a U.S. official says the ceasefire between the two countries is still in place. President Donald Trump expressed that he is not concerned about how the conflict might affect upcoming elections.
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Both the U.S. and Iran launched new military strikes overnight.
A U.S. official stated that the ceasefire agreement is still holding despite these strikes.
President Donald Trump made remarks during a Cabinet meeting about the conflict’s limited impact on political matters.
Trump said he does not care about how the conflict could influence the midterm elections.
The article mentions ongoing issues that are slowing down the peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
Insights were provided by CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro and expert Ami Daniel, CEO of Windward.
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Scientists warn that viruses affecting plants could harm important crops like coffee, chocolate, and wine. These problems show that the global food system has weaknesses that might affect what people eat.
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Some plant viruses can damage crops used to make coffee, chocolate, and wine.
These viruses threaten both the quality and quantity of these crops.
The spread of plant diseases points to weaknesses in how food is grown and protected worldwide.
Climate change and global trade help viruses spread to new areas.
Protecting crops from viruses is important to keep food supplies stable.
Researchers study plant diseases to find better ways to stop them.
The health of plants is closely linked to the stability of the global food system.
Efforts to secure crops will help protect economies and cultures that depend on them.
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U.S. Central Command said Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait on May 27. Kuwait’s forces intercepted the missile, and Centcom called the attack a serious breach of a temporary ceasefire.
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The missile attack happened at 10:17 p.m. Eastern Time on May 27.
Iran fired a ballistic missile aimed at Kuwait.
Kuwaiti forces successfully intercepted the missile before it caused damage.
The attack violated a temporary ceasefire agreement.
U.S. Central Command made the announcement on the social platform X (formerly Twitter).
The incident increased tensions in the region involving Iran and neighboring countries.
Centcom described the attack as an “egregious ceasefire violation.”
The event highlights ongoing conflicts in the Middle East involving Iran.
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An expert committee in the UK recommends against routine prostate cancer screening for most men, saying the PSA blood test can do more harm than good. However, men with a BRCA2 gene variant and a family history of certain cancers should be screened every two years between ages 45 and 61 because they are at higher risk.
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The UK National Screening Committee advises most men should not have prostate cancer screening using the PSA test.
Screening can cause side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction in men who do not need treatment.
Men with the BRCA2 gene variant and a family history of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancers should be screened every two years from 45 to 61 years old.
Prostate cancer is more common, appears earlier, and can be more aggressive in men with the BRCA2 variant.
The committee did not recommend screening for other high-risk groups, such as black men, due to uncertainty about the benefits versus harms.
The committee acknowledges PSA screening can reduce prostate cancer deaths slightly but does not improve overall survival.
It is difficult to tell which prostate cancers need treatment and which do not, leading to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.
The UKNSC plans to monitor the screening program and work with ongoing research trials, especially to understand risks for black men.
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President Donald Trump threatened to use military force against Oman if it tries to control the Strait of Hormuz alongside Iran. This threat comes amid talks between Oman and Iran about sharing control over this important passageway for global oil shipments.
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President Trump said Oman must not control the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. would "blow them up."
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway, handling over 20% of the world’s oil traffic.
Iran and Oman reportedly discussed a deal to jointly oversee shipping through the strait.
International law says countries cannot charge tolls for passage through natural straits like Hormuz.
Iran has tried to assert control by charging fees and restricting passage since attacks on Iran in February.
The U.S. opposes any agreement that would give Iran control, even if administrated with Omani involvement.
Oman has not publicly confirmed plans to control the strait with Iran.
Iran expressed support for Oman after the U.S. threat.
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A by-election on June 18 in Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town near Manchester, could influence the future leadership of the United Kingdom. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Manchester, is contesting the seat after the previous Labour MP resigned, facing competition from the Reform UK party.
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The Labour Party MP Josh Simons resigned in late February, leaving the Ashton-in-Makerfield seat vacant.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is running in the by-election to fill the seat.
If Burnham wins, he could challenge current Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.
The Reform UK party is competing strongly to stop Burnham from winning.
Makerfield has been a Labour seat since 1983 but recently saw Reform win all local council seats.
Voters in Makerfield are seen as unpredictable due to the area’s mix of urban and industrial characteristics.
Burnham is popular as Manchester’s mayor and has won three re-elections.
Some local voters want change and are open to voting for Reform as a rejection of the establishment.
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The 14th arrondissement is a quiet and mostly residential district in southern Paris that many tourists do not visit. It offers a village-like atmosphere with charming streets, small alleys, unique sights, and the famous Paris Catacombs underneath.
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The 14th arrondissement is located on the southern edge of Paris's Left Bank.
It is considered one of the most underrated areas in Paris.
The district has a calm, residential character, unlike busy tourist spots.
Visitors can enjoy cozy streets and hidden alleys that give it a village feel.
The Paris Catacombs, containing around 6 million skeletons, lie beneath this area.
It offers a behind-the-scenes experience of the Parisian way of life.
The area is explored in a segment of the French Connections show on France 24.
The presentation encourages tourists to visit places beyond the typical Paris attractions.
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The United Nations weather agency says it is very likely the hottest year on record will happen within the next five years. The report also warns that global temperatures are rising fast, especially in the Arctic, and that the world may soon pass important climate goals set to limit harmful warming.
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There is an 86% chance that one of the next five years will be hotter than 2024, the current warmest year on record.
The five-year average global temperature from 2026 to 2030 has a 75% chance to exceed 1.5°C (2.7°F) above pre-industrial levels.
The Paris Agreement aims to keep warming under 1.5°C to avoid severe climate effects like heatwaves and storms.
The Arctic is expected to warm 2.8°C (5°F) above the 1991–2020 average in the next five winters, warming over three times faster than the global average.
Rainfall is predicted to increase in the Sahel, Northern Europe, Alaska, and Siberia, but the Amazon rainforest is expected to become drier.
Western Europe is experiencing a heatwave, with the UK seeing record-breaking May temperatures above 35°C (95°F).
The UN climate chief says human-caused climate change makes heatwaves more frequent and extreme.
Experts stress the need to move quickly to renewable energy and reduce fossil fuel use to slow climate change.
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Leading experts criticized Tony Blair’s call to stop the UK’s net zero emissions goal and increase oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. They said this would harm the economy, worsen climate change, and ignore cheaper, cleaner energy options that help protect consumers from price shocks.
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Tony Blair suggested the UK should abandon its 2050 net zero emissions target and drill more oil and gas in the North Sea.
Experts said Blair’s idea is out of step with the current climate crisis and record-breaking heatwave in the UK.
Clean energy is cheaper to run, does not cause climate change, and can prevent energy price spikes.
The UK set the net zero target based on scientific advice to limit dangerous global warming.
The International Energy Agency said more North Sea drilling would not significantly lower oil and gas prices for UK consumers.
The UK’s Climate Change Committee warns that global heating could cost the country billions through damage caused by extreme weather.
Some UK political parties, like the Conservatives and Reform, support increasing North Sea oil and gas production.
Government sources confirmed the UK remains committed to its net zero target and current North Sea policies despite Blair’s comments.
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A white buffalo in Bangladesh has gained attention because people say it looks like US President Donald Trump due to its blond patch of hair. The 700-kilogram animal will be kept safe and cared for at the national zoo.
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The buffalo is albino, meaning it has very light skin and hair.
It has a blond streak on its head that makes people compare it to President Donald Trump.
The buffalo weighs about 700 kilograms (around 1,540 pounds).
The buffalo has become popular and well-known in Bangladesh.
Officials decided the buffalo will not be killed and will live at the national zoo.
This story is about an animal attracting attention because of its unusual appearance and a resemblance to a political figure.
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The relationship between the United States and Israel is very important historically. However, support for Israel among Americans is decreasing, which is a concern for leaders in both countries.
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The U.S.-Israel relationship has been significant for many years.
American public opinion about Israel is getting worse.
This decline in support is worrying for leaders in the U.S. and Israel.
Maintaining this relationship is important for both nations’ interests.
Changes in public opinion may influence future policies.
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Former and current workers on the TV show Married at First Sight UK say the show had an unhealthy focus on whether cast members were having sex. Several women have made allegations of nonconsensual sexual acts by their on-screen partners, which the accused deny. Channel 4 and the production company have launched investigations into these claims and the show's welfare practices.
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Workers described the show’s culture as toxic, with a strong focus on cast members’ sexual activity.
Three female cast members have reported sexual misconduct by their on-screen partners; all accused deny the claims.
Channel 4 has started two investigations: one into handling complaints and another into welfare procedures.
Cast members meet their on-screen partner at a staged wedding and there is pressure to be intimate quickly.
Some former staff said senior producers worried if couples were not having sex because it was "not good for storylines."
The production company says contributors are never pressured to be intimate and have access to separate sleeping arrangements.
Alcohol consumption at events is controlled by a set protocol overseen by welfare staff.
Channel 4 commissioned an external review of contributor welfare after being contacted by the BBC.
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The U.S. military carried out a defensive strike against Iran, destroying several Iranian drones and a control center. Iran responded by attacking a U.S. military base. These events happened amid ongoing tensions and peace talks between the two countries.
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The U.S. shot down four Iranian attack drones on Wednesday.
The U.S. also hit a ground control station in Bandar Abbas used to launch a fifth drone.
Iran said it attacked a U.S. military base after the U.S. strike.
The events occurred during peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
A U.S. official provided details to The Hill news outlet.
President Donald Trump dismissed political pressure related to the deal connected to these strikes.
The drone attacks are part of ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Bandar Abbas is a location in Iran important for military drone operations.
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Judd Winick appeared on MTV's reality TV series "The Real World: San Francisco" in 1994. He spoke in an interview about his experience on the show and how he got selected to be on it.
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Judd Winick was a cast member on "The Real World: San Francisco" in 1994.
He participated in an extended interview with CBS Mornings’ Vladimir Duthiers.
The interview covered his time on the show and the audition process.
"The Real World" is a reality TV series on MTV.
The interview is available through CBS News and their app.
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