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Aubry Bracco won Survivor season 50, earning $2 million after playing a smart and careful game. During the live finale, host Jeff Probst accidentally revealed a key game result early, causing surprise among the audience.
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Aubry Bracco became the first Survivor player to win $2 million.
She competed in Survivor three times before winning in season 50.
Bracco played the game from the middle, avoiding being seen as a big threat.
Jeff Probst spoiled part of the fire-making challenge live before it aired.
Tiffany Ervin, who came in fifth, spoke out about being targeted in the game.
Survivor legend Cirie Fields supported Bracco during jury deliberations.
Ozzy Lusth noted that Bracco’s middle position in the final three was key to her win.
Bracco was previously on a difficult jury in Survivor: Kaôh Rōng and valued the support this time.
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People in eastern Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after being stopped from taking the body of a man who died from the virus. The outbreak is spreading in a region with weak health services and conflict, making it hard for health workers to control the disease while respecting local customs.
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Locals burned the Ebola treatment center in Rwampara after being prevented from retrieving a dead friend's body.
Ebola bodies can spread the virus, so authorities require special burial methods to stop infection.
The outbreak has caused 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases in Congo’s Ituri and North Kivu provinces.
Nearby Uganda reported two cases and one death linked to the outbreak.
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
The WHO believes the actual number of cases is higher than reported due to ongoing investigations.
Armed conflict and weak health systems in the region are making it harder to control Ebola.
Over 920,000 people are displaced within Ituri Province, complicating health efforts.
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Two violent attacks in northern Honduras killed at least 16 people, including workers on a palm farm and police officers during an anti-gang operation. Honduran authorities have launched investigations and promised to act quickly to find those responsible.
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At least 10 farm workers were shot and killed on a remote palm farm in Rigores, northern Honduras.
Some victims were gathered at a local church when armed suspects opened fire.
The area has a history of conflict over farmland involving armed groups.
Six police officers, including a deputy commissioner, were killed in an ambush near the Guatemalan border during an anti-gang raid.
The police unit involved is specialized in fighting gangs and organized crime.
Honduras’s armed forces pledged full support to catch those responsible for the attacks.
The government said it will increase efforts to protect communities and deliver justice.
The attacks happened after the end of an emergency crime-fighting decree started in 2022, under a new president allied with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Countries near Russia in NATO’s eastern area face risks from fighting between Ukraine’s drones and Russian targets. Latvia’s foreign minister discussed with a reporter how NATO is trying to protect itself from more drone attacks.
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NATO has an eastern border close to Russia.
These countries have experienced pressures from Russian aggression before.
Ukraine is using long-range drones in its conflict with Russia.
Drones flown by Ukraine sometimes come near or cross over NATO countries.
NATO is working to improve defenses against drone threats.
Latvia’s foreign minister has spoken publicly about these challenges.
The situation puts NATO countries in a difficult position amid the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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Stephen Colbert is ending his role as host of "The Late Show" after ten years. This marks a significant change in late-night television and may affect the genre’s future direction.
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Stephen Colbert is stepping down as host of "The Late Show."
He has hosted the show for ten years, performing from the Ed Sullivan Theater.
Colbert’s work has influenced the style of late-night comedy.
The final episode will air on Thursday.
The change may impact how late-night shows evolve going forward.
Geoff Bennett has reported on the reasons behind this decision and its implications.
This story is part of an arts and culture series called CANVAS.
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Hundreds of people in Greenland protested against the opening of a U.S. Consulate, telling Americans to leave. They carried Greenland’s flags and signs with messages against U.S. presence, saying Greenland belongs to its own people.
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The protest took place outside the Greenlandic Parliament.
Hundreds of Greenlanders participated in the demonstration.
Protesters chanted slogans like “go home” directed at Americans.
Signs included messages saying “Stop USA.”
The event coincided with the official opening of the U.S. Consulate in Greenland.
Demonstrators emphasized that Greenland should be controlled by Greenlanders.
The protest reflected local concerns over increased American influence in Greenland.
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Sam Fender, Rosalía, and Jacob Alon won awards at the Ivor Novello Awards, which honor songwriting in the UK. Sir Elton John was named the Ivors Academy’s first-ever president and received a special award for his work supporting songwriters.
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Sam Fender won Songwriter of the Year for his work in British music and storytelling.
Rosalía received International Songwriter of the Year for her innovative album mixing different styles and languages.
Jacob Alon won Best Song Musically and Lyrically for "Don't Fall Asleep" and was named Rising Star.
Sir Elton John became the first president of the Ivors Academy and was honored for championing songwriters and creativity.
Lily Allen received the Outstanding Song Collection award for her impactful music over two decades.
DJ and producer Calvin Harris won the Music Icon Award for shaping modern dance and pop music.
Artists highlighted the importance of diverse voices in songwriting and raised concerns about the impact of AI in music creation.
The awards ceremony took place at London’s Grosvenor House.
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A young couple from Cardiff has moved to live full-time on Bardsey Island, a small island in Wales with only four people living there year-round. They manage the island’s houses, grow their own food, and work to maintain sustainable living while enjoying the natural environment.
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Bardsey Island, also called Ynys Enlli, is located in Gwynedd, Wales.
The island has just four permanent human residents.
It has more sheep than people, with about 200 sheep living there.
The island was certified in 2023 as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary for its excellent night skies.
Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd worked as seasonal assistant wardens before becoming full-time wardens in March 2026.
They maintain visitor houses, prepare for guests, and perform tasks like painting, cleaning, and gardening.
The couple grow their own food and catch seafood like crab and lobster.
They are working to add more solar power to support sustainable living on the island.
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Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, posted a video showing detained activists on a Gaza-bound flotilla forced to kneel with their hands tied. The video led to calls by Italy and Spain for the European Union to impose sanctions on Ben Gvir. The incident has caused international criticism and debate over Israel’s actions.
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Itamar Ben Gvir is Israel’s national security minister and is associated with far-right politics.
He shared a video where activists heading to Gaza were detained, made to kneel, and had their hands bound.
Ben Gvir appeared in the video waving an Israeli flag and heckling the activists.
Italy and Spain asked the European Union to consider sanctions against Ben Gvir following the video.
The activists were part of a flotilla trying to reach Gaza, which Israel intercepted.
The situation caused a global reaction and media coverage about Israel's handling of protestors.
Israel deported the foreign activists who were on the Gaza-bound flotilla.
Experts from organizations like Chatham House have commented on the situation and government control.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba is a national security threat to the United States and that a peaceful agreement is unlikely. The US recently charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder related to a 1996 plane attack that killed US citizens.
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Marco Rubio called Cuba a national security threat to the US.
The US charged Raúl Castro with murder over the downing of two planes in 1996.
Rubio said the US prefers diplomacy but warned that President Donald Trump will protect the country.
Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denied the threats and accused Rubio of spreading lies.
Cuba is facing a fuel crisis, blackouts, and food shortages, partly due to a US oil blockade.
The US offered Cuba $100 million in humanitarian aid.
President Trump called Cuba a failed country and said he wants to help Cuban-Americans support change in Cuba.
The US government expects Raúl Castro to come to the US to face charges, but details were not shared.
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More than 400 activists, including 11 Australians, who were on the Global Sumud Flotilla were detained by Israeli authorities and have now been released in Istanbul. Some detainees reported being denied food and water during their roughly 80 hours of detention, while Israeli officials denied any harm was done.
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428 people, including 11 Australians, were detained by Israel after traveling on the Global Sumud Flotilla.
The detainees were held for about 80 hours before being released and arriving in Istanbul.
Australian detainees are undergoing medical checks and will meet with lawyers before returning home.
An Australian activist said detainees were treated poorly, with no food and water for two days.
Israel’s ambassador to Australia said no detainees were harmed and that the interception was handled sensitively.
A video showed Israel’s national security minister mocking detained activists, which caused public criticism.
Israel’s government leadership condemned the minister’s actions but did not say if he would be removed.
The detained activists describe their experience as difficult but said it is nothing compared to the daily situation for Palestinians in the occupied territories.
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President Donald Trump announced he will send 5,000 US troops to Poland, reversing an earlier plan to cancel the deployment. This move is part of his effort to encourage European countries to take more responsibility for their own defense.
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President Trump said on May 21, 2026, that 5,000 US troops will be deployed to Poland.
The deployment had been previously canceled or delayed amid pressure on Europe to handle its own defense.
Trump praised Polish President Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist ally, whose election Trump endorsed.
Vice President JD Vance clarified that the earlier cancellation was a delay, not a final decision.
Trump’s administration is reducing troop numbers in Europe, including pulling 5,000 troops from Germany.
The US is pressing NATO allies to contribute more to defense and support US actions in the Middle East.
The troop movements relate to the broader context of US concerns over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, with 8 to 14 named storms and 3 to 6 hurricanes expected. Other forecasts from Colorado State University and AccuWeather also predict a season with fewer or near-average storms, influenced by the development of El Niño, which usually reduces hurricane activity.
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NOAA forecasts a 55% chance of a below-average hurricane season in the Atlantic for 2026.
NOAA expects 8 to 14 named storms, 3 to 6 hurricanes, and 1 to 3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).
An average season has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.
El Niño, a weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean, tends to reduce hurricane activity in the Atlantic.
Despite the below-average forecast, NOAA warns that one strong hurricane can still cause major damage.
Colorado State University predicts 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes, also noting El Niño’s impact.
AccuWeather projects 11 to 16 named storms, 4 to 7 hurricanes, and 2 to 4 major hurricanes, expecting 3 to 5 U.S. hurricane impacts.
Warmer Atlantic waters and weaker trade winds normally increase storm activity, but El Niño may balance this out.
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President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will send 5,000 more troops to Poland. This decision follows a recent cancellation of a similar troop deployment and comes amid ongoing security concerns related to Russia.
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The U.S. plans to send an extra 5,000 troops to Poland.
The announcement came one week after the Pentagon canceled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland.
The Trump administration had previously planned to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany and expected more troop reductions in Europe.
President Trump said his decision was influenced by the election of Poland's conservative President Karol Nawrocki.
Poland has faced Russian threats, including Russian drones entering its airspace, which NATO and Polish forces have shot down.
Polish officials recently detained three people suspected of spying for Russia and planning sabotage.
Currently, about 80,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Europe, with around 10,000 in Poland and the largest group (38,000+) in Germany.
The Pentagon directed questions to the White House, which did not immediately comment.
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Meteorologists predict the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will be milder than normal because of a developing El Nino, which tends to reduce hurricane activity. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects fewer storms and hurricanes than usual but warns that dangerous storms can still occur.
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El Nino is a natural warming of the central Pacific Ocean that changes global weather patterns.
NOAA forecasts 8 to 14 named storms this season, with 3 to 6 becoming hurricanes and 1 to 3 reaching major hurricane strength.
A normal season usually has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.
Most other forecasts also predict below-average hurricane activity for 2024.
The Accumulated Cyclone Energy index, measuring storm strength and duration, is expected to be about 80% of normal.
Colorado State University, a leader in hurricane forecasts, predicts the lowest activity since 2015, the last strong El Nino year.
Despite fewer storms, a single hurricane can still cause serious damage.
Damage from tropical cyclones has risen globally from about $11 billion per year in the 1980s to nearly $110 billion per year recently, mostly in the Atlantic and surrounding regions.
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Nickolay Mladenov, a United Nations-appointed envoy, warned that the worsening situation in Gaza may become permanent if the current conditions continue. He urged the UN Security Council to push Hamas to disarm and called on Israel to follow the ceasefire terms agreed in October 2025 to prevent further violence and suffering.
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Nickolay Mladenov oversees the US-founded Board of Peace for Gaza and spoke to the UN Security Council.
He presented a plan requiring Israel and Hamas to keep a permanent ceasefire.
Mladenov stressed that both sides must act; obligations cannot fall only on Hamas.
The October 2025 ceasefire followed a conflict started by Hamas attacks in 2023.
More than 72,775 Palestinians have died in the conflict since 2023.
Israeli military control remains strict, and attacks continue, including a drone strike killing a 26-year-old in Gaza.
The Gaza situation risks becoming "permanent," with two million people under Hamas rule in a devastated area largely dependent on aid.
Efforts to move to a second phase of ceasefire, focusing on Hamas disarmament and Israeli military withdrawal, have stalled amid global focus on the Iran conflict.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a plan to lower costs for UK families during summer holidays by reducing VAT (a type of sales tax) on tickets for places like theme parks, zoos, and museums. The government did not introduce new help for energy bills. It was also reported that UK migration dropped significantly in 2025 compared to 2024.
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The UK government reduced VAT on tickets for family attractions during summer holidays.
This tax cut applies to places like theme parks, zoos, and museums.
The goal is to make summer holidays more affordable for families.
No new support was announced for energy bills despite high costs.
UK migration fell to 171,000 in 2025, which is almost half the number from 2024.
The announcement was made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
The information was discussed on BBC’s Newscast podcast hosted by Adam Fleming.
The Newscast provides daily political news analysis and is available on smart speakers and online.
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President Donald Trump announced the deployment of 5,000 additional U.S. troops to Poland. He said this decision is linked to the recent election of Poland’s conservative President Karol Nawrocki, whom Trump endorsed, to strengthen security in the region amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
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President Trump announced sending 5,000 more U.S. troops to Poland.
The move is connected to the 2025 election of Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki.
Trump previously endorsed Nawrocki and hosted him at the White House.
The troop increase aims to boost security on NATO’s eastern border during the war in Ukraine.
The decision may change the U.S. military presence in Europe, which was expected to shrink.
Vice President JD Vance had recently said a troop deployment to Poland was delayed.
Nawrocki defeated a candidate from a pro-European centrist party led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The U.S.-Poland relationship under Nawrocki is described as strong and important to this decision.
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President Emmanuel Macron of France supported the symbolic repeal of old royal laws that kept slavery legal in French colonies. He also spoke about reparations for slavery, saying France should face this issue honestly but avoid making promises that cannot be fully kept.
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France still had royal decrees from the 17th and 18th centuries that allowed slavery in its colonies, which have never been formally cancelled.
President Macron called these decrees an "offence" and asked the government to repeal them.
In 2001, France became the first country to recognize slavery as a crime against humanity but did not give reparations.
Macron marked 25 years since this recognition with a speech at the presidential palace.
He said the question of reparations is important but warned that the harm caused by slavery can never be fully repaired.
France abolished slavery first in 1794, it was briefly reinstated in 1802, and abolished permanently in 1848.
France aims to be color blind, but racism is still a challenge according to observers and activists.
The bill to repeal these old slavery laws has passed a committee and now awaits votes by both houses of parliament.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he said "I need ammunition — not a ride" when the U.S. offered to evacuate him as Russian forces closed in on Kyiv in early 2022. This remark became widely known and symbolized his decision to stay and fight during the war against Russia. The Biden administration initially denied the quote but later the story was published based on a senior U.S. intelligence official's information.
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In February 2022, Ukraine faced a full-scale invasion by Russia.
U.S. officials offered to evacuate President Zelenskyy from Kyiv as Russian troops advanced.
Zelenskyy responded with the now-famous line: "I need ammunition — not a ride."
The statement signaled Zelenskyy’s determination to stay and defend his country.
The Biden administration initially denied Zelenskyy had said this.
The Associated Press published the story using a senior U.S. intelligence source.
After the story broke, the U.S. released an additional $350 million in weapons to Ukraine.
The war has continued with intense fighting, heavy casualties, and no peace settlement.
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