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A group of UK Members of Parliament (MPs) has asked Channel 4 for explanations after serious allegations emerged about the reality show Married at First Sight UK. Some participants have claimed they were raped or forced into unwanted sex acts by their on-screen partners. The MPs are also questioning the TV regulator Ofcom about its role in addressing these issues.
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Two women said they were raped by their husbands on the show, and a third claimed non-consensual sex.
The House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee sent letters to Channel 4 and Ofcom asking about their responses.
The MPs want to know how Channel 4 handles complaints and protects participants in reality TV.
Channel 4 started an outside review of participant welfare after the allegations.
Channel 4’s chief executive said the broadcaster acted quickly and carefully with participant safety in mind.
The production company for the show claims its welfare system is top quality and handled cases properly.
Married at First Sight UK is a show where strangers marry in staged ceremonies and live together while being filmed.
Ofcom is asked about its powers to investigate and whether it will start its own inquiry into these allegations.
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The United States and Israel planned to replace Iran’s government with former hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during a war on Iran. The plan failed after an Israeli strike meant to free Ahmadinejad from house arrest wounded him, and he later stopped cooperating and disappeared.
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The US and Israel aimed to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader during a conflict.
Ahmadinejad was under house arrest and closely watched by Iranian authorities.
An Israeli strike targeted Ahmadinejad’s home to free him but wounded him instead.
Ahmadinejad survived but stopped working with the US and Israel after the attack.
He previously served as Iran’s president from 2005 to 2013 and held strong anti-US and anti-Israel views.
Ahmadinejad praised President Donald Trump in 2019 and suggested better relations between Iran and the US.
The US hoped to replicate a successful raid on Venezuela’s leader to remove Iran’s leadership.
Ahmadinejad had conflicts with Iran’s current regime and was barred from elections and restricted in movement.
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Iran warned the U.S. that it has many surprises ready if American attacks start again, even as talks for a peace deal continue. President Donald Trump delayed planned strikes after regional leaders and mediators worked toward ending the conflict, but both sides remain ready for possible renewed fighting.
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Iran threatened more actions if the U.S. resumes military strikes.
President Trump paused a planned attack after leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE persuaded him to consider peace.
Pakistan is helping mediate talks and recently passed a new peace proposal to U.S. negotiators.
A fragile ceasefire has been in place since early April but has seen brief military exchanges.
Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route, and has limited ships passing through.
The U.S. continues to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports, turning away ships.
Iran’s peace proposal includes allowing it to enrich uranium and the U.S. lifting its blockade.
President Trump said Iran is eager for a deal but that current written terms differ from what was discussed.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda poses a high risk within those countries and nearby areas but a low risk of spreading worldwide. So far, 51 cases have been confirmed in Congo and 2 in Uganda, with many more suspected cases being investigated.
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke about the Ebola outbreak on Wednesday.
There are 51 confirmed Ebola cases in northern Congo, mainly in Ituri and North Kivu provinces.
Uganda has reported 2 confirmed Ebola cases in its capital, Kampala.
Nearly 600 suspected Ebola cases are being monitored, with 139 more suspected cases also noted.
WHO believes the actual number of cases may be higher than confirmed numbers.
The risk of Ebola spreading globally is low, but the risk remains high within affected countries and their regions.
Health officials expect the number of Ebola cases to increase.
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The article explores the work of celebrity body doubles. It shows how these doubles stand in for famous people during movies, TV shows, and public events.
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Celebrity body doubles are people who look like celebrities.
They help in scenes where the real celebrity cannot or should not appear.
Doubles can be used in movies, TV, or public appearances.
Their job requires matching the celebrity’s movements and style.
This helps keep the celebrity safe and private.
Sometimes doubles perform stunts or risky actions.
The article includes a report by ABC News’ Hanna Battah.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) says the risk of Ebola spreading globally is low, but the danger is high within affected countries and nearby regions. The outbreak involves a rare Ebola strain in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with dozens of confirmed and hundreds of suspected cases.
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported 51 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo’s Ituri and North Kivu provinces.
Uganda has confirmed 2 cases in its capital, Kampala.
There are almost 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths linked to the outbreak.
The Ebola strain involved is the rare Bundibugyo type, for which no approved vaccines or medicines currently exist.
The outbreak was detected late because initial tests checked for a more common Ebola type and came back negative.
WHO declared the situation a public health emergency of international concern but not a pandemic.
Congo is expecting experimental vaccines for other Ebola types from the US and UK, but these take time to test and use.
Ebola spreads through contact with body fluids and causes severe symptoms, often leading to death.
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The U.S. Department of Defense said it will leave a joint military board shared with Canada, increasing tensions between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. While Prime Minister Carney tried to minimize the issue, many people in Canada reacted strongly against the U.S. decision.
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The Pentagon announced the U.S. is leaving a joint military board with Canada.
This move adds to ongoing tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Prime Minister Carney publicly downplayed the significance of the U.S. withdrawal.
Some people and officials in Canada reacted angrily to the U.S. decision.
The joint military board involves cooperation on defense matters between the two countries.
The decision to pull out signals a shift in U.S.-Canada military relations during President Trump's term.
No details were shared about how this change will affect future military coordination.
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Stephen Colbert is ending his time as host of "The Late Show" this week. CBS is canceling the show, which started in 1993 with David Letterman. This change reflects a shrinking late-night TV scene that has become more political over time.
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Stephen Colbert will host his final episode of "The Late Show" this week.
CBS announced it is canceling "The Late Show."
The show began in 1993 with David Letterman as the original host.
Late-night TV shows have been reducing in number recently.
Political topics have become more common in late-night TV.
The future of late-night television looks uncertain after these changes.
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Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, ordered the eviction of the Palestinian village Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank. He said this move responds to reports that he might face an international arrest warrant for war crimes.
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Bezalel Smotrich is Israel’s finance minister and oversees West Bank settlement policy.
He ordered the immediate evacuation of the Palestinian Bedouin village Khan al-Ahmar.
Smotrich stated the eviction is a response to possible war crimes arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The ICC keeps its arrest warrant plans secret and has previously issued warrants for other Israeli leaders like Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel does not accept the ICC’s authority but the warrants may limit international travel for those targeted.
Khan al-Ahmar has been in a legal battle for years and lost legal protection in 2018 after Israel’s Supreme Court rejected appeals against its demolition.
The village is home to about 200 Palestinians and has an EU-funded school.
Critics say the demolition efforts are part of a larger plan to expand Israeli settlements in the central West Bank and remove Palestinians.
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Residents of Vilnius, Lithuania, were told to take shelter due to an alarm about drones near the border with Belarus. The alert lasted about an hour, leading to the closure of the Vilnius Airport airspace and causing political leaders to move to safe places amid ongoing tensions related to Russia’s war with Ukraine.
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An emergency military alert instructed people in Vilnius to “immediately head to a shelter or a safe place.”
President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene moved to shelters during the alarm.
Lithuania’s parliament, the Seimas, was evacuated temporarily.
The alert was triggered by detected drone activity in Belarus, with no drones seen in Lithuania itself.
Lithuania borders Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, making it sensitive to regional conflicts.
Ukrainian drones have crossed or fallen in NATO territory recently, causing concerns and accusations of electronic interference.
Russia has threatened retaliation if Baltic countries support Ukrainian drone attacks.
Political fallout related to drone incidents has occurred in neighboring Latvia, including resignations of top officials.
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The United Kingdom has eased sanctions on Russian oil to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices caused by the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This change allows the import of Russian oil refined into jet fuel and diesel in other countries, but the government states the move is temporary and specific.
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The UK government changed its rules to allow imports of Russian oil refined in countries like India and Turkey.
The change aims to help British people cope with higher fuel prices after the Strait of Hormuz was closed.
About 20% of the world’s oil usually passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and its closure has disrupted global fuel supplies.
The UK remains a strong supporter of Ukraine and maintains tough sanctions on Russia overall.
Some UK lawmakers believe this easing could disappoint Ukraine and weaken pressure on Russia’s economy.
The US has also temporarily eased some sanctions on Russian oil to manage supply issues.
Finance ministers from the US, UK, and other Group of Seven countries reaffirmed their commitment to keep pressuring Russia for its actions in Ukraine.
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The Cannes Film Festival has chosen an image from the movie "Thelma and Louise" for its new festival poster. The film originally premiered at Cannes in 1991 and is known for its focus on women's stories.
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Each year, Cannes Film Festival creates a new official poster.
The poster features a famous scene from a well-known movie.
This year’s poster is from Ridley Scott’s film "Thelma and Louise."
"Thelma and Louise" premiered at Cannes in 1991.
The image is displayed around the city and used on festival merchandise like mugs and pencils.
The film is recognized for its feminist theme.
The festival takes place annually in the city of Cannes, France.
The poster helps celebrate the festival’s history and cinema heritage.
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A judge in Barcelona named Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, as a suspect in the investigation into his father’s death. Isak Andic died in 2024 after falling from a cliff. Jonathan Andic was arrested, questioned, and released on bail.
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Isak Andic is the founder of the fashion company Mango.
He died in 2024 after falling from a cliff.
His son, Jonathan Andic, 45 years old, has been named a suspect by a Barcelona court.
Jonathan was arrested and questioned by police in Catalonia.
He was released after paying a bail of 1 million euros.
The investigation is ongoing regarding the circumstances of Isak Andic’s death.
The case is receiving international news coverage.
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Rising oil prices are causing anger in the Philippines due to tensions between the US and Iran. The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route, is affecting global oil supply and prices, impacting daily life in the Philippines.
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The US and Iran have not reached an agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for the world’s oil shipments.
Possible closure of this strait is increasing global oil prices.
In the Philippines, higher oil prices are causing financial strain for many people.
Public anger in the Philippines is mainly directed towards the US.
The situation has led to protests and unrest on the streets of Manila.
The conflict also affects global markets and international relations.
Iran says it prefers diplomacy but is ready for war if necessary.
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Carrie Johnson, wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, said there could be 1,000 or more victims of John Worboys, a taxi driver convicted of drugging and assaulting women. Worboys is serving a life sentence and was recently denied parole because he still poses a high risk.
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John Worboys drugged women in his taxi by offering them drinks laced with drugs.
He was convicted of multiple sexual offences committed between 2000 and 2008.
Worboys received a life sentence with a minimum term before parole eligibility.
The Parole Board recently decided he is still a high risk and denied his release.
Carrie Johnson, who encountered Worboys in 2007, helped bring him to justice.
Johnson estimates Worboys may have attacked up to 1,000 women or more.
The case gained renewed attention after an ITV show about Worboys aired.
Worboys will be considered for parole again in about two years.
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Kenya has paused a nationwide transport strike after deadly protests caused by sharp fuel price increases. The strike involved bus operators and followed fuel price hikes linked to disruptions in oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kenya raised petrol prices by 20% and diesel prices by nearly 40%.
The price hikes are connected to the blocking of oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
The transport strike began on Monday, mainly involving "matatu" bus operators who provide most public transport.
Four people were killed and more than 30 injured during the protests.
Over 700 people were arrested in relation to the protests.
The government has temporarily paused the strike for one week to allow talks between officials and transport groups.
Kenya spent $38.5 million to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices for consumers.
Fuel quality standards were temporarily suspended last month to keep supplies available amid shortages.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for talks focused on energy security. The visit came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to China.
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President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on May 20, 2026.
The main topic of discussion was ensuring energy security between China and Russia.
This visit follows President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the Chinese capital.
The meeting highlighted the strong and steady relationship between China and Russia.
Both countries aim to maintain close cooperation despite global political shifts.
The visit took place amid growing international attention on China-Russia relations.
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A thinktank called the Centre for European Reform (CER) warned that Germany risks serious economic harm from its growing trade imbalance with China. The thinktank compared the situation to the past loss of U.S. jobs and industry due to Chinese imports and urged Germany to act before its manufacturing sectors, like car and machine-building industries, weaken further.
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China’s trade surplus with Germany doubled from $12 billion in 2024 to $25 billion in 2025.
The total trade imbalance between China and Germany reached $94 billion.
The CER compared Germany’s situation to the “China Shock 1.0” in the U.S., which caused millions of job losses and social problems.
Germany’s industrial centers, including cities with Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, face risk from Chinese competition.
China has a policy called “10,000 little giants” targeting Germany’s middle-sized industrial companies (Mittelstand).
The yuan might be undervalued by as much as 40% against the euro, making Chinese goods cheaper.
The CER advises Germany to push for international action on China’s currency and trade policies with partners like France and global groups such as the IMF and G7.
German leaders have mostly focused on issues like energy prices and bureaucracy instead of addressing the challenges from China.
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Kylie Minogue revealed in a new Netflix documentary that she was diagnosed with cancer a second time in early 2021. She chose to keep this news private while continuing her music career and now wants to encourage others to get regular health check-ups.
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Kylie Minogue had breast cancer in 2005 and was treated successfully.
She received a second cancer diagnosis in early 2021 but did not tell the public at that time.
Minogue shared this information in a Netflix documentary released in 2024.
She postponed announcing her second diagnosis due to her emotional state and career activities, including the success of her 2023 single "Padam Padam."
Some lyrics in her 2023 album hinted at her secret health battle.
She credited early detection for her current good health.
Minogue's first cancer diagnosis led to increased awareness and cancer checks, known as the "Kylie effect" in Australia.
She had paused cancer treatment in 2005 to try IVF in hopes of having a child.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump about Taiwan, while Trump showed uncertainty about U.S. arms sales to the island. Despite tensions and military threats from China, Taiwan continues to strengthen its defense and remains calm on the surface.
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President Xi warned President Trump to be cautious about Taiwan during talks.
President Trump expressed doubt about approving a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
Taiwan officials insist on boosting self-defense, local defense technology, and critical infrastructure.
Taiwan's military conducted live-fire beach defense drills before the Trump-Xi summit.
China’s military has increased activities near Taiwan, including over 3,000 entries into Taiwan’s air defense zone in 2024.
Taiwan views China’s military threat as the main cause of regional instability.
The U.S. has a long history of arms sales to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act.
Chinese military aims to be ready for a possible takeover of Taiwan by 2027, though many experts doubt this timeline.
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