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Judith Chalmers, a well-known British TV presenter who hosted the travel show Wish You Were Here...? for nearly 30 years, has died at the age of 90. She had a long career in broadcasting and passed away after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
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Judith Chalmers was 90 years old when she died.
She hosted the travel show Wish You Were Here...? from 1974 to 2003.
Her broadcasting career lasted over 60 years.
She also worked on shows like Come Dancing, Good Afternoon, and BBC radio programmes including Woman's Hour and a Radio 2 show.
Chalmers began her career at age 13 presenting Children's Hour on the radio.
She was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1994 for her services to broadcasting.
Chalmers was married to sports presenter Neil Durden-Smith and had two sons, including TV presenter Mark Durden-Smith.
One of her sons hosted a reboot of her famous travel show in 2008, called Wish You Were Here…? Now & Then.
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Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko defended new laws that punish same-sex relationships more harshly and criticized Western countries for trying to influence Senegal’s views on homosexuality. The laws increase prison sentences for same-sex acts and punish supporting or promoting them, drawing concern from human rights groups and the United Nations.
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Senegal’s new law doubles prison sentences for same-sex sexual acts from 5 to 10 years.
The law also criminalizes funding same-sex relationships and promoting homosexual acts.
Prime Minister Sonko said Western countries want to impose homosexuality on Senegal.
The United Nations Human Rights chief warned the law could lead to hate crimes and discrimination.
The law has coincided with more arrests of gay people in Senegal, including 12 men in Dakar.
Human Rights Watch called for the release of those arrested and for repealing discriminatory laws.
Over 60 countries criminalize same-sex relations, with many in Africa following similar laws.
Senegal is part of a broader trend in some African countries adopting stricter anti-LGBTQ laws.
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Pakistan’s top military leader, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is going to Tehran to help finalize a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war and start talks for a bigger agreement. Several countries, including Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey, have been working as mediators in the negotiations.
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Field Marshal Asim Munir is leading the mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran.
He is traveling to Tehran after several days of lower-level talks.
The main goal is to agree on ending the war and beginning a 30-day negotiation period for a broader deal.
The broader deal aims to address Iran’s nuclear program, including its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Countries involved in mediation include Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.
Some Iranian leaders believe they have the advantage in these talks, making an agreement uncertain.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran must never have nuclear weapons and must not control shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
Talks focus on preventing Iran from gaining nuclear weapons and ensuring free passage through key waterways.
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A Hong Kong court allowed the national security trial to continue for three leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance, a group that organized Tiananmen vigil events now banned under a strict security law. Wu'er Kaixi, a former student leader from the 1989 Tiananmen protests, spoke about ongoing repression in Hong Kong and China against activists and ethnic minorities.
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The trial involves three former organisers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil events.
Vigils commemorating Tiananmen have been banned in Hong Kong since 2020.
The ban followed Beijing's imposition of a national security law after large pro-democracy protests in 2019.
Wu'er Kaixi is a student leader from the 1989 Tiananmen protests now living in exile.
Wu'er Kaixi criticized continued suppression of dissent and minorities by the Chinese government.
Hong Kong Alliance, which organized the vigils, has been disbanded.
The issue reflects broader concerns about freedom of speech and political rights in Hong Kong under Chinese rule.
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The latest series of the BBC show Race Across the World featured two young men from Liverpool, Jo and Kush, who traveled from Sicily to Mongolia. Their strong friendship and kindness stood out on the show, offering a positive example against negative stereotypes about masculinity and reality TV. The show is known for highlighting real relationships and personal growth through travel.
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Jo Diop and Kush Burman, both 19 and from Liverpool, were contestants on Race Across the World.
The show covered a 7,500-mile (12,000 km) journey from Sicily to Mongolia using buses, taxis, and walking.
Jo and Kush developed a close friendship and supported each other emotionally during the race.
Producers spend a lot of time casting contestants by reviewing relationships and personal stories.
Race Across the World focuses on kindness and real human connections, different from many other reality TV shows.
The show highlights working-class stories and personal growth during travel rather than seeking fame.
Viewers responded well to the positive and uplifting nature of Jo and Kush’s friendship on the program.
The series is part of a wider trend of "feelgood TV" that offers hope and kindness amid negative news.
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FRANCE 24 journalists shared their favorite films and performances from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The article highlights selected works from the event but provides no detailed review or opinions.
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The article focuses on the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
FRANCE 24's arts24 team shared their favorite movies and performances from the festival.
No specific films or performers are named in the content provided.
The Cannes Film Festival is a major international film event held annually in France.
The article is short and mainly announces the journalists’ choices.
The article is published on May 22, 2026.
Additional unrelated news headlines appear below the main article content.
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Seven men have been charged with 40 crimes related to child sexual exploitation. The men were arrested in raids in Norwich, England, and Dumbarton, Scotland, linked to two teenage victims and alleged offenses from 2023 to 2025.
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Seven men, aged 20 and 21, face 40 charges of child sexual exploitation.
The arrests took place after raids on six homes in Norwich and one in Dumbarton.
The crimes involve two victims who were teenagers at the time.
The alleged offenses occurred between August 2023 and May 2025 in Norwich.
All seven men confirmed only their names in court appearances in Norwich.
An eighth man, 19 years old, was arrested in Ireland as part of the same investigation.
The police involved are Norfolk Police.
The investigation is ongoing, with updates expected soon.
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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin met in Mexico City to confirm their countries will keep working together on security issues. This visit came after recent tensions about the deaths of U.S. CIA agents near the border and legal charges against Mexican officials for drug trafficking.
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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum hosted U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for a two-day visit.
They agreed to continue security cooperation based on mutual respect.
The visit followed recent tensions involving the deaths of two U.S. CIA agents near Mexico’s northern border.
Ten Mexican officials face drug trafficking indictments in the U.S.
Sheinbaum’s government began in October 2024 and aims to balance cooperation with the U.S. and protecting Mexico’s sovereignty.
There have been concerns about possible U.S. military intervention, which Mexico opposes.
The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to manage complex border and security issues between the two countries.
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Israel released and deported about 420 activists who tried to break its naval blockade of Gaza. The deportations followed international criticism, and many countries expressed concern by summoning Israeli diplomats.
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Around 420 activists were deported by Israel after attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza.
The activists were sent to Turkey and arrived in Istanbul.
The activists showed signs of injury and chanted slogans supporting Palestine.
Several countries responded to how the activists were treated by calling in Israeli representatives.
The incident caused international backlash against Israel.
The activists were part of a flotilla, or a group of boats, aiming to challenge the blockade.
The deportation happened on Thursday, May 22, 2026.
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Ukraine is increasing security along its border with Belarus because it fears a new attack might come from there. Ukraine worries that Russia could use Belarus, a close ally, to start a new military offensive from the north.
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Ukraine announced stronger border security measures near Belarus on May 22, 2026.
Ukraine has warned for weeks about a possible new attack from the Belarus border.
Belarus is a key ally of Russia and was used in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The new offensive could target northern Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv.
This move by Ukraine responds to concerns about Russia using Belarusian territory to launch attacks.
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John Bolton, former U.S. national security adviser, expressed concern that the Trump administration might attempt to kidnap or capture former Cuban President Raúl Castro. This worry comes amid talks that Castro’s indictment could lead to U.S. military action in Cuba.
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John Bolton was a national security adviser under President Donald Trump.
Bolton said on a news program that he fears the U.S. government might try to take Raúl Castro by force.
Raúl Castro is the former president of Cuba.
There is speculation about an indictment against Castro.
Some people think the indictment could justify military action by the U.S. in Cuba.
Bolton supports political change in Cuba.
The comments were made during a broadcast on NewsNation’s show “On…” (title incomplete).
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NATO foreign ministers met in Sweden to discuss how to prepare for a July summit between President Donald Trump and other leaders. They talked about working together for the next steps in their alliance, especially after President Trump ordered 5,000 U.S. troops to move to Poland shortly after planning to reduce troops in Europe.
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NATO foreign ministers gathered in Helsingborg, Sweden, for a meeting.
The meeting was to prepare for a summit involving President Donald Trump and other leaders in Turkey in July.
They discussed the need for NATO countries to cooperate on future challenges.
President Trump decided to send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland.
This troop movement followed an earlier order to pull 5,000 troops out of Europe.
NATO allies found President Trump’s troop decisions confusing.
The meeting included NATO defense officials.
The discussion was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the NATO alliance.
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NATO countries in Europe asked U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to explain changes in U.S. troop movements. President Donald Trump surprised them by deciding to send 5,000 troops to Poland after previously canceling this plan, causing confusion among allies before a July NATO summit.
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NATO European members wanted clear information about U.S. troop shifts from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
President Trump announced he would send 5,000 troops to Poland.
This announcement reversed an earlier U.S. decision to cancel the troop deployment.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Poland’s foreign minister supported the decision.
The troop move caused concerns about poor coordination between the U.S. and NATO allies.
The NATO foreign ministers met in Helsingborg, Sweden, to discuss these and other issues.
The troop deployment relates to tensions involving Iran and upcoming NATO summit talks.
The situation highlighted challenges in communication within the NATO alliance.
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Protesters in Congo set fire to Ebola treatment tents after officials refused to return the body of a local footballer who died during the Ebola outbreak. Police used warning shots and tear gas to control the situation in Ituri province, showing the challenges in enforcing safe burials to stop the virus from spreading.
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The incident happened in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Protesters wanted to bury a local footballer who died from Ebola themselves.
Authorities refused to give the body to the protesters.
Protesters responded by setting fire to Ebola treatment tents.
Police fired warning shots and used tear gas to calm the crowd.
Safe burials are required to help contain the Ebola outbreak.
This event highlights the difficulty officials face in managing the outbreak safely.
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Activists in South Korea broke Starbucks cups outside the company’s stores. They protested against Starbucks’ ‘Tank Day’ campaign, saying it made fun of victims of the 1980 Gwangju massacre.
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Activists held protests at Starbucks locations in South Korea.
Protesters smashed Starbucks cups as a form of demonstration.
The protests targeted the ‘Tank Day’ marketing campaign by Starbucks.
Activists said the campaign mocked victims of the Gwangju massacre.
The Gwangju massacre happened in 1980 and involved violence against civilians.
The campaign caused strong negative reactions among some South Koreans.
Starbucks has not been mentioned as responding to the protests yet.
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Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, including several healthcare workers. These attacks come amid ongoing violence despite a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which remains fragile.
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At least 11 people died in Israeli attacks in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.
Several of the victims were healthcare workers, including paramedics.
More than 400 people have been killed by Israeli fire since a ceasefire began in mid-April.
Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group supported by Iran.
Lebanon says healthcare facilities and workers have been attacked, calling it "systematic destruction."
Since March, nearly 2,900 people have died in Lebanon, with thousands injured and about 1.6 million displaced.
The US brokered a ceasefire in April, which was extended by 45 days recently, but fighting continues.
The US imposed sanctions on nine people linked to Hezbollah, including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon.
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A large marine heatwave off the US west coast has lasted since September 2025 and is expected to grow stronger. This heatwave is causing big changes in ocean and weather patterns, affecting marine life and leading to unusually high temperatures on land across the United States.
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The marine heatwave stretches from California to Hawaii, British Columbia, and Mexico.
It peaked in size in September 2025 and is still expanding.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts it will get stronger in coming months.
The heatwave may work with El Niño to affect global weather and marine food chains.
Ocean temperatures recently reached levels warmer than peak hurricane season waters.
The heatwave helped cause extreme land temperatures, with some places reaching more than 30°F above normal in March 2026.
Over one-third of US weather stations set new temperature records in March 2026.
Low snowpack and worsening drought have been reported in western states due to warm, dry conditions linked to the heatwave.
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Scientists at Oxford University are creating a new vaccine to fight the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The vaccine could be ready for testing in two to three months, aiming to protect against a rare Ebola species called Bundibugyo, which has no proven vaccine yet.
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The current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has about 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths.
The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which kills about one-third of people infected.
There is no existing vaccine proven to work against Bundibugyo Ebola.
Oxford scientists are using a vaccine technology first developed for Covid that uses a harmless chimpanzee cold virus to train the immune system.
Animal testing is already happening, and the Serum Institute of India will mass produce the vaccine once ready.
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern but said it is not a pandemic.
Ebola vaccines are given using ring vaccination, which means only people exposed or at high risk are vaccinated.
Another experimental vaccine for Bundibugyo is in development but may take six to nine months before it can be tested.
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Since Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Latvia has given strong support to Ukraine. Latvia hosts one of the highest numbers of Ukrainian refugees compared to its population, alongside Estonia and Lithuania.
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Russia started a large invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Latvia is supporting Ukraine by hosting many Ukrainian refugees.
Latvia is one of the European countries with the most Ukrainian refugees relative to its size.
Estonia and Lithuania also host many Ukrainian refugees.
Latvian people and organizations are actively helping Ukrainians affected by the war.
The article comes from a report by Valentine Patry and Hugo Laridon for FRANCE 24.
Latvia faces security concerns linked to the conflict, such as worries about drone attacks.
The report highlights Latvia’s role and actions connected to the Ukraine conflict.
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The European Union responded to a hantavirus outbreak detected on a cruise ship docked in Spain by activating its civil protection system and organizing evacuations. Experts say hantavirus spreads less easily than Covid-19, but the situation highlights how the EU applies lessons from the Covid pandemic to handle new health threats.
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Hantavirus was detected on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which docked in Spain.
The virus is less contagious than Covid-19, according to health experts.
The EU activated its civil protection mechanism in response to the outbreak.
Several EU member countries participated in evacuation flights from Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
The discussion included other health threats like Ebola.
EU officials examined what public health lessons were learned from the Covid pandemic and what still needs improvement.
The program featuring this topic was produced by France 24’s Talking Europe show.
Spanish and Danish Members of the European Parliament participated in the discussion.
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