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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump is unhappy that NATO allies are not more involved in military actions against Iran. Rubio expects this issue to be a key topic at the NATO summit in July, as the U.S. pushes for more support in the Middle East, including potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz if conflict with Iran worsens.
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President Trump is disappointed that NATO countries have not taken a bigger role in attacking Iran.
Marco Rubio said the NATO leaders will discuss this disappointment at their summit in July in Ankara.
The U.S. wants NATO countries to help open the Strait of Hormuz if Iran blocks it again.
The UK and France have offered to lead a multinational force to protect shipping in the Strait after peace talks with Iran.
The U.S. plans to reduce troops in Europe but has not announced the exact numbers yet.
President Trump reversed a Pentagon decision by announcing the deployment of 5,000 more troops to Poland.
Some NATO allies say they find U.S. policy decisions confusing and hard to follow.
The U.S. questions the value of some regional bases when NATO allies refuse to support certain military actions.
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British police have asked the public for help as they expand their investigation into possible crimes by former Prince Andrew. The inquiry now includes looking into allegations of sexual misconduct.
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British police are increasing the scope of their inquiry involving former Prince Andrew.
The investigation focuses on possible criminal offenses.
Sexual misconduct is one of the main concerns in the probe.
Police have made a public request for witnesses to come forward.
The inquiry is taking place in London, United Kingdom.
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The British Council plans to sell its historic building in Madrid, which has served as a key center for English teaching and cultural exchange for about 70 years. This decision is part of broader cuts to pay off a large debt and has caused protests and job concerns among staff in Spain and other European countries.
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The British Council’s Madrid building has operated for about 70 years and hosts around 5,000 students annually.
The sale of this building, and potentially another in Barcelona, has led to protests from staff worried about job security.
The British Council is facing a £197 million debt from a government emergency loan taken during the Covid pandemic, which must be repaid by September.
Staff in Italy have struck and protested plans to end English teaching after 80 years, risking the loss of 108 jobs.
Over half of the British Council’s staff in Spain signed a letter expressing no confidence in senior leadership and criticizing the organization’s management and communication.
Similar no-confidence letters have also come from staff in Italy and France, with concerns about potential future cuts in other European countries.
Union representatives criticized centralized decision-making by London-based management, saying it ignores local knowledge.
Staff urge the UK government to support the British Council, emphasizing its global cultural importance, similar to the BBC World Service.
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Iran and Oman have talked about creating a toll system to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This idea comes even though President Trump has spoken against charging fees for using this important waterway.
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Iran and Oman are discussing a toll system for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil and shipping.
President Trump has opposed fees for passing through the strait.
Iran’s ambassador emphasized the need for security and good management of navigation.
The talks focus on both charging tolls and ensuring safe passage.
The agreement would affect many international ships using this waterway.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is attending a NATO meeting in Europe to reassure U.S. allies about America’s plans for the alliance, especially regarding troop commitments. The meeting happens as NATO members face uncertainty about conflicts involving Iran and Russia-Ukraine and ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey.
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Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, is attending a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Sweden.
The meeting is on the same day Pentagon officials update NATO about U.S. military support in Europe.
NATO has 32 member countries involved in the discussions.
The talks come before a NATO leaders’ summit scheduled in Turkey in July.
There is uncertainty about the war in Iran and efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
European allies remain uneasy about President Donald Trump’s past criticism of them.
President Trump previously showed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark, a NATO ally, which caused tension.
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At the 79th Cannes Film Festival, several films premiered, including "Fjord," a psychological drama starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan, and "Diamond," a project by Andy Garcia that moved him emotionally. The festival highlighted themes of war and sexuality and showcased fashion trends on the red carpet.
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The 79th Cannes Film Festival is currently taking place, featuring many films competing for the Palme d'Or prize.
"Fjord" is a new film directed by Cristian Mungiu, starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan, known for its strong psychological story.
Andy Garcia presented his passion project "Diamond" at the festival and was emotional during its premiere.
The festival this year focuses on themes such as war and sexuality, looking at them through historical viewpoints.
British filmmaker Clio Barnard’s ensemble drama "I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning" was also highlighted.
The Cannes red carpet featured fashion trends like crochet, capes, and bright color accents.
The event is covered by several reporters and includes interviews and videos online.
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Thousands of people gathered in Havana to protest the U.S. decision to charge former Cuban leader Raul Castro for shooting down two civilian planes in 1996. The Cuban government organized the rally, showing support for Castro amid tensions with the United States.
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The protest took place in front of the U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba.
The charges accuse Castro of murder related to the shooting of two civilian planes piloted by exiles.
The Cuban government says the indictment is false and aims to justify an invasion.
The planes were said by Cuba to have repeatedly entered Cuban airspace illegally before being shot down.
The rally was part of several recent official events supporting the Cuban government and revolution.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other officials attended the protest rally.
Raul Castro was not physically present at the event, but a Cuban lawmaker spoke on his behalf.
Cuba is experiencing economic difficulties, including blackouts and shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, partly due to U.S. sanctions.
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Nine Western countries have called on Israel to stop building settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying these settlements break international law. They also condemned violence by settlers and warned companies not to work on settlement projects, especially in a sensitive area called E1 near East Jerusalem.
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The countries involved are the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and the Netherlands.
They say Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal under international law.
Settler violence against Palestinians has increased to unprecedented levels recently.
Israel plans to build thousands of new houses in the E1 area, which would connect a large settlement to East Jerusalem and split the West Bank.
Over 700,000 Israelis live in settlements in the occupied West Bank.
The statement warns companies not to bid on construction projects in settlements due to possible legal and reputational risks.
The countries urge Israel to stop expanding settlements, investigate settler violence, respect Palestinian authorities, and maintain peace over Jerusalem’s holy sites.
The statement followed recent criticism of Israel after videos showed harsh treatment of activists detained during a Gaza aid flotilla.
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Hantavirus can spread from one person to another, but it is not very contagious. The strain found on the MV Hondius cruise ship in May 2026 is different from the strain in Colorado, which does not spread between people.
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Three passengers on the MV Hondius died from hantavirus in May 2026.
The virus on the MV Hondius can be spread between humans, though it is not easily passed on.
Some social media posts wrongly claimed hantavirus cannot spread from person to person.
The claims came from an old fact sheet likely about a different hantavirus strain found in Colorado.
The Colorado strain, called Sin Nombre virus, is not contagious between people.
The Andes hantavirus strain on the cruise ship is different and can be transmitted human to human.
Health authorities quarantined and monitored those exposed on the cruise ship to prevent further spread.
The San Juan Basin Health Department, source of the fact sheet, closed in 2024 and no longer operates.
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The TV show "CBS News Sunday Morning" will air a new episode featuring reports on various topics, including car shows in California, an interview with author John McWhorter, and Iran’s use of social media for propaganda during its conflict. Other segments include art installations in Miami, a retired principal’s new role, a profile of singer Patti LaBelle, and how coyotes live in U.S. cities.
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"CBS News Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9 a.m. ET on CBS and streams at 11 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.
Two car events in California are highlighted: one for valuable collector cars, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and one for less popular cars, Concours d'LeMons.
John McWhorter, a linguist and author, discusses his book and work on reviving a 1940s Broadway musical.
Iran is conducting an online propaganda campaign using AI and social media during its conflict.
Miami features an underwater art installation that also serves as an artificial coral reef.
A retired elementary school principal returns to work in a new role at his old school.
Singer Patti LaBelle is profiled as she celebrates her 82nd birthday.
Coyotes have spread across almost all U.S. states and now live in many cities.
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The Pentagon released a second set of videos and documents showing unidentified flying objects, also called UAP or UFOs. These materials include military and civilian eyewitness accounts but do not prove the presence of alien life.
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The release includes 50 new videos and documents about UAPs, adding to a previous batch of 162 files issued earlier in May.
The footage captures unidentified objects flying over places like the Persian Gulf, Iran, and Syria, with some objects moving very fast or flying in formations.
None of the videos have explanations, and Pentagon officials have no evidence that the objects are alien in origin.
The files come from many government sources, such as military branches, FBI, State Department, and NASA.
Some videos show unusual shapes, including cigar-shaped objects and lights seen by astronauts decades ago.
President Donald Trump ordered the release of these files in February 2024 due to public interest.
Polls indicate many Americans believe aliens exist and some think they have visited Earth.
The Pentagon plans to release more UAP information soon.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has rapidly increased, with suspected cases tripling in one week. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned the outbreak poses a very high risk to the country and is working to build trust with local communities to control the spread.
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Suspected Ebola cases in the DRC rose from 246 to nearly 750 within a week.
Suspected deaths increased from 65 to 177 in the same period.
The outbreak is mainly in Ituri province, with some cases in other parts of the DRC and two in Uganda.
An Ebola treatment centre in Rwampara was attacked by a crowd upset about burial restrictions.
The Ebola strain is Bundibugyo, which currently has no vaccines or treatments.
Building trust with local people is critical for managing the outbreak effectively.
Humanitarian groups say they lack enough resources and staff to respond well.
Scientists are testing an antiviral drug, obeldesivir, to prevent people exposed to the virus from getting sick.
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Therapist Benita Oshana wrote a book called The One Where We Grow, which looks at the TV show Friends to explain how the characters reveal different personality and relationship patterns. She uses the show to help people understand attachment styles and emotional habits, encouraging healthier relationships and self-awareness.
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The book uses characters from Friends to explain family dynamics, personality, and emotional healing.
Oshana noticed deeper psychological themes in the show while studying therapy and doing her own healing work.
It covers attachment styles like anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, and how people can work toward feeling more secure.
Examples include Monica’s Type A personality and Chandler’s way of hiding emotions with humor.
Oshana links emotional patterns to physical health, mentioning that suppressing emotions can affect the body.
The book aims to help readers feel hopeful, curious about themselves, and confident that change is possible.
Friends is described as comforting because it feels familiar and like a “sense of home” during stressful times.
The book is available online and on Amazon.
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An Air France flight headed to Detroit was redirected to Montreal after a passenger from Congo boarded by mistake. The passenger was not allowed to enter the US because of current Ebola travel restrictions designed to prevent the virus from spreading.
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The flight was originally going from Paris to Detroit.
A passenger from Congo boarded the flight in Paris.
US rules currently restrict entry from some areas to stop Ebola from spreading.
The passenger should not have been allowed to board the plane.
The flight was forced to land in Montreal instead of Detroit.
The information was confirmed by US Customs and Border Protection.
These restrictions are part of health measures linked to the Ebola outbreak.
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Judith Chalmers, a British TV presenter best known for hosting the travel show Wish You Were Here …?, has died at age 90. She spent nearly 30 years encouraging people to travel and worked in broadcasting for over 60 years.
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Judith Chalmers died peacefully at her home at age 90 after living with Alzheimer’s disease.
She hosted more than 500 episodes of Wish You Were Here …? from 1974 to 2003.
The show helped popularize package holidays to Europe in the 1970s and 1980s.
Chalmers began her career as a child actor on BBC Children’s Hour at age 13.
She also worked as a BBC television announcer and hosted shows like Come Dancing and Woman’s Hour.
Chalmers was known for her friendly style and once revealed she did not wear underwear on camera to avoid visible panty lines.
She was married to former sports presenter Neil Durden-Smith and had a son, Mark Durden-Smith, who is also a TV presenter.
Despite hosting a travel show, she said the work involved long hours and little free time to enjoy the locations.
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The United States is waiting to hear back from Iran about a new peace offer. At the same time, there are worries about President Trump possibly restarting military strikes. Additionally, thousands of U.S. troops have been sent to Poland.
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The U.S. has made a new peace proposal to Iran.
The U.S. is currently waiting for Iran’s response to this proposal.
There are concerns that President Trump may resume military strikes.
Thousands of U.S. troops have been deployed to Poland.
These developments are part of ongoing tensions involving Iran and regional security.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi.
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Activists on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza say they were mistreated while held by Israeli authorities, with several reporting injuries and sexual assaults. Israeli officials deny these claims. Investigations are underway in countries including Italy and Germany, where some detained activists have returned.
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Israeli forces arrested 430 people on 50 ships trying to deliver aid to Gaza.
At least 15 activists reported sexual assaults, including rape, while detained.
Some activists were treated for injuries like broken bones and bruises.
Israel’s prison service denies the abuse allegations and says detainees are treated according to law.
Italy is investigating possible crimes such as kidnapping and sexual assault related to the incident.
Germany is checking on injured nationals and calls for full explanations on the serious accusations.
Video footage showed Israel’s security minister mocking detainees, causing international criticism.
Activists from several European countries are returning home after being deported from Israel.
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Taiwan has not been informed that the United States will pause a $14 billion arms sale to the island. This comes after the acting U.S. Navy Secretary said that some foreign military sales were being delayed due to the conflict in Iran.
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Taiwan expects to receive a $14 billion arms sale from the United States.
Taiwan’s government has not heard about any suspension of this arms deal.
Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao said some foreign military sales are paused.
The pause is related to the ongoing war in Iran.
Taiwanese officials spoke publicly about the situation on a Friday.
The news focuses on U.S. weapons sales and their impact on Taiwan.
The U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is part of ongoing military support.
The situation links global conflicts and international arms agreements.
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Franco-Haitian singer Naïka attended the Cannes Film Festival to talk about her dreams in film and her journey toward feeling more confident. She gained attention after the success of her first music album called «Eclesia.»
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Naïka is a singer with French and Haitian roots.
She released her debut album named «Eclesia.»
Naïka appeared at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026.
She discussed her passion for cinema during the event.
Naïka shared personal thoughts on building self-confidence.
The article also includes related news about events like Gaza flotilla incidents and international politics.
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Kami Rita Sherpa, who recently climbed Mount Everest for the 32nd time—a new record—asked Nepalese authorities to limit the number of climbers on the mountain. This year, more climbers are on the Nepal side because the Chinese route from Tibet is closed, leading to crowding and safety concerns.
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Kami Rita Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 32 times, setting a new record.
The Chinese route to Everest is closed this season, increasing climbers on the Nepal side.
On one day this week, 274 climbers reached Everest's summit from Nepal, the highest in a single day.
Nepal issued 494 climbing permits, with an equal number of Sherpa guides assisting climbers.
Large groups waiting in fixed rope lines increase risks like traffic jams and exposure to harsh weather.
Kami Rita first climbed Everest in 1994 and climbs almost every year.
Sherpa guides like Kami Rita play an important role in helping climbers reach the summit safely.
Kami Rita has also climbed other high mountains such as K2, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, and Lhotse.
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