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Two women have accused men they met on the TV show Married at First Sight UK of rape, and a third woman said she experienced non-consensual sex. Channel 4, the broadcaster, said it acted properly using welfare protocols and has removed all episodes from its streaming and broadcast services while reviewing the situation.
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Two women claim they were raped during filming of Married at First Sight UK; a third alleges sexual misconduct.
The women say the show did not protect them well enough during filming.
Channel 4 admitted it knew of some allegations before the show was broadcast.
All episodes of the show were recently removed from Channel 4’s streaming and TV channels.
The reality show involves singles marrying strangers, but these marriages are not legally binding.
Channel 4 and the production company CPL said they followed strong welfare protocols and took all concerns seriously.
One woman said her onscreen husband threatened her with acid if she told anyone, which he denies.
Channel 4’s new chief executive launched an external review to examine welfare practices and how claims were handled.
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Former EU officials say that if the UK seeks to rejoin the European Union, it will not get the special deals it had before Brexit. They expect the UK to join under the standard rules that apply to all new members, without special exemptions.
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The UK had special status in the EU, including opt-outs from the euro currency and passport-free travel area, plus a rebate on payments.
EU officials expect the UK to rejoin under normal terms, without these special exemptions.
Senior Labour politicians have talked about wanting the UK to return to the EU in the future.
Rejoining the EU would require a formal application and broad political support within the UK.
The EU welcomes the idea in principle but expects the UK to accept standard membership rules.
There are suggestions that the UK could also consider other partnerships, like links to the single market or a new European security council.
UK re-entry negotiations would be different from the original Brexit talks and likely more strict.
European leaders say the UK must understand that membership means sharing some national control for collective benefits.
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Actor Sebastian Stan appears very different in the movie "Fjord," shown at the Cannes Film Festival. The festival also features Alicia Vikander in the Korean sci-fi film "Hope," which has surprised many viewers.
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Sebastian Stan stars in the drama "Fjord" shown at Cannes.
He looks very different from his usual appearance in this film.
Alicia Vikander appears in a Korean science fiction movie called "Hope."
"Hope" has become a popular and surprising film at the festival.
The Cannes Film Festival is a major event for movies and culture.
France 24's Culture editor Eve Jackson reported on these films at Cannes.
The article mentions other cultural events and news from Cannes and beyond.
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Archaeologists and Barkindji elders in Australia studied the burial of a dingo that lived about a thousand years ago. The dingo was carefully buried with shells and cared for after death, showing it was loved and valued by ancient Barkindji people.
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The dingo was buried in a mound of river mussel shells in what is now New South Wales, Australia.
Barkindji ancestors treated the dingo’s burial with care like that for a human.
The dingo was an elderly male with worn teeth and signs of arthritis.
He had healed broken bones, suggesting he was cared for after injuries.
The grave was tended by generations of Barkindji adding shells, showing long-term respect.
This burial is farther north and west than other known dingo burials in Australia.
The findings suggest a deep relationship between ancient Aboriginal people and dingoes.
Domestication signs, like shorter bones, may show dingoes lived closely with people before European arrival.
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An outbreak of Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is causing fear among residents, especially in Ituri province where over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a public health emergency and is sending medical supplies and experts to help contain the virus.
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Ebola cases and deaths are rising in Ituri province, eastern DRC, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.
The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no vaccine available.
The first suspected case was a health worker who died after showing Ebola symptoms in Bunia city.
The outbreak is spreading in a region affected by long-term conflict between militias fighting over land and minerals.
The WHO called the situation a “public health emergency of international concern” and sent 35 experts and emergency supplies to the area.
The Congolese government plans to open three treatment centers for Ebola patients in Ituri.
The conflict and poor health system in eastern DRC make it difficult to control the disease spread.
Ebola is a contagious viral disease that spreads through body fluids and causes severe symptoms, including bleeding and organ damage.
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An American doctor working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was confirmed to have Ebola. The doctor is being taken to Germany for treatment as health officials respond to an outbreak affecting the Congo and Uganda.
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An American doctor in the Congo tested positive for Ebola.
The doctor works with a Christian missionary medical group.
The doctor is being treated in Germany.
There are over 250 suspected Ebola cases in the Congo and Uganda.
More than 80 deaths are suspected from this outbreak.
The World Health Organization is monitoring the outbreak.
At least six Americans have been exposed to the virus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the American case.
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Somaliland celebrated its first Independence Day after Israel recognized it as an independent country, the first to do so since Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991. While many in Somaliland welcomed the new recognition and partnership, others are concerned about the region's stability, ongoing conflicts, and reactions from nearby groups.
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Somaliland held a military parade and traditional dances in its capital, Hargeisa, to mark its Independence Day.
Israel recognized Somaliland's independence in December, the first country to do so since 1991.
Somaliland leaders hope other countries like the U.S., UAE, and Ethiopia will also recognize their independence.
Many organizations, including the African Union, oppose recognizing Somaliland to avoid encouraging other regions to break away.
Inside Somaliland, opinions on the deal with Israel are mixed; some support it while others protest and worry about Israel’s war in Gaza.
Somaliland does not control all the land it claims; nearby North East State of Somalia contests some areas, leading to violent clashes in 2023.
Amnesty International reports hundreds or thousands killed or wounded and about 200,000 people displaced due to the conflict.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have threatened attacks if Israel sets up a military presence in Somaliland, causing fear among locals.
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Iran has created a new organization called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) to manage the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement comes after Iran effectively closed the strait and said it wants to charge ships that pass through.
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced the new Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA).
The PGSA will provide real-time updates on the Strait of Hormuz's operations.
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran plans to charge fees to ships wanting to pass through the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean.
This move comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and stalled talks with the United States.
Iran shared this information on their official X (formerly Twitter) account.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and UN leaders reported to a meeting in Geneva that recent outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola are linked to large and sudden cuts in WHO funding. The United States, the WHO’s largest donor, stopped its funding in January 2025 under President Trump’s administration.
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WHO leaders connected recent hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks to funding cuts.
The funding cuts were described as steep and sudden.
The information was shared at the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva.
The United States is the WHO’s biggest donor.
The US stopped funding the WHO in January 2025.
The decision to stop funding happened during President Donald Trump’s administration.
WHO and UN leaders highlighted how reduced funding affects global health responses.
The outbreaks occurred after the funding cuts were made.
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The United States has refused a new peace proposal from Iran aimed at ending ongoing tensions between the two countries. The White House turned down this revised offer, according to reports from Axios and Reuters.
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Iran submitted a new peace proposal to the United States.
The proposal aimed to end the conflict between Iran and the U.S.
The White House rejected the revised peace offer.
Information came from a top American official and another source.
Both Axios and Reuters reported on this development.
The conflict refers to ongoing tensions, not a declared war.
No details about the contents of the proposal were shared.
The U.S. decision maintains its current stance toward Iran.
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Belarus has started joint military exercises with Russia focused on nuclear weapons combat. Ukraine and NATO allies are worried these drills signal possible Russian plans to launch new attacks from Belarus or nearby NATO countries.
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Belarus and Russia are conducting joint training on nuclear weapons combat.
Belarus says the drills are routine and not aimed at any country.
The exercise tests readiness to fight from various locations within Belarus.
Ukraine and NATO are concerned the drills could indicate a Russian attack from Belarus.
Russia placed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus after Belarusian leader Lukashenko requested them.
Belarus depends economically on Russia and has sought to improve ties with the U.S. recently.
Russian officials deny plans for new attacks from Belarus and call Ukrainian claims attempts to raise tensions.
The exercises follow a major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow just the day before.
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that a military attack by the United States on Cuba could lead to a violent conflict. Reports say Cuba has over 300 military drones and might use them to target U.S. military bases in the region.
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned of a potential “bloodbath” if the U.S. attacks Cuba.
Axios reported Cuba has more than 300 military drones.
These drones could be used against U.S. bases like Guantanamo Bay in Cuba or Key West, Florida.
The drone information came from classified U.S. intelligence sources.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Cuba and the United States.
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The bodies of four divers who went missing in an underwater cave in the Maldives have been found. Authorities recovered their bodies during search efforts at the site.
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Four divers went missing in an underwater cave in the Maldives.
Authorities conducted search and recovery operations at the cave.
The bodies of all four missing divers have now been located.
The incident took place in the island nation of the Maldives.
Details about the cause of the divers' disappearance are still being investigated.
Local officials are involved in managing the recovery efforts.
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A person in Douglas County, Colorado, died from a hantavirus infection caused by local rodents. Health officials say this death is not related to a separate hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, where a different strain of the virus has spread between passengers.
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The Colorado hantavirus death was caused by the Sin Nombre virus, common in the U.S. and spread by rodents.
The virus in Colorado does not spread from person to person.
The cruise ship outbreak involves the Andes virus, a rarer strain that can sometimes spread between people.
At least 11 hantavirus cases and 3 deaths have been reported on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
The cruise outbreak likely started when a passenger infected with the Andes virus boarded the ship.
The Colorado case occurred through exposure to infected rodents or their droppings, not from humans.
Hantavirus infections often happen in spring and summer and can cause severe lung disease.
The risk to the general public from both situations is considered low by health officials.
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A Jewish man in his 20s was hurt in an attack by several men in north London. Police called it a hate crime against Jews and are asking for information from the public.
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The attack happened around 2:00 AM on Monday at The Grove in Golders Green, north London.
The man suffered injuries to his face and back and is being treated in hospital.
Police arrived within six minutes of the call.
The Metropolitan Police are treating this as an antisemitic hate crime.
No arrests have been made so far.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
This attack follows other recent assaults on the Jewish community in the area, including stabbings last month.
Golders Green is a neighborhood in north London with a significant Jewish population.
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Archaeologists have identified one of the victims of the 79 CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii as likely being a Roman doctor. This identification was made by using CT scans and 3D digital technology to examine a plaster cast of a victim, revealing a small metal case containing tools and coins that a Roman doctor might have carried.
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Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum with extreme heat and ash.
Most victims died from choking on gas and ash, but some died instantly from the heat.
Giuseppe Fiorelli developed a technique in the 19th century to make plaster casts of victims’ body shapes.
About 1,000 bodies have been found, with 104 plaster casts preserved.
Recent CT scans revealed adjustments made to casts over time, including missing bones.
DNA tests in 2024 showed four males found in one house were unrelated, challenging previous ideas.
One plaster cast in the Garden of the Fugitives had a small metal case with a toothed lock and doctor’s tools.
The presence of medical instruments led researchers to conclude the victim was likely a Roman doctor fleeing the eruption.
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More than 3,000 people have died in the recent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Despite a ceasefire that started in mid-April and was extended, attacks and military actions continue, with ongoing conflicts and negotiations happening between Israel and Lebanon.
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The death toll in Lebanon from Israeli strikes reached 3,020, including 292 women and 211 children.
Fighting began on March 2 after Hezbollah fired on Israel, following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Israel has invaded southern Lebanon and bombarded Beirut and other areas to target Hezbollah's weapons.
Over one million people in Lebanon have been displaced due to the fighting, many living in makeshift shelters.
Israeli forces still control large parts of southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah opposes current peace talks.
A ceasefire began on April 17 and has been extended by 45 days, with talks scheduled between military delegations.
Israeli strikes recently killed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad official and his daughter near the Syrian border.
Since the conflict started, 20 Israeli soldiers, two Israeli civilians, and six U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have died.
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A hormonal condition affecting many women worldwide has a new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), replacing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The change aims to better reflect the condition’s complexity and improve diagnosis and treatment.
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The condition affects about 1 in 8 women globally.
The old name, PCOS, focused wrongly on ovarian cysts, which may not be present.
PMOS involves hormone changes that affect weight, metabolism, mental health, reproduction, and skin.
Symptoms include irregular periods, high androgen hormone levels, acne, and abnormal hair growth or thinning.
PMOS is linked to infertility and higher risks of pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes.
Causes are not fully known but involve genetics and obesity.
Main treatment focuses on lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and sleep.
Medications for insulin sensitivity, androgen blocking, and hormonal birth control are also used and tailored to individual needs.
The name change followed 14 years of work by experts and patients and was published in The Lancet medical journal.
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The United Nations has reported that Israel has committed serious violations of international law in Gaza, which may include war crimes and acts of genocide. The UN calls on Israel to stop these acts, allow displaced Palestinians to return home, and urges all parties to respect human rights and end violence.
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The UN Human Rights Office published a report accusing Israel of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza up to May 2025.
The report suggests some Israeli actions may amount to war crimes and acts of genocide.
Nearly 73,000 people have died in Gaza during the conflict, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
The war began after Hamas and other groups attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking 240 hostages.
A ceasefire was declared in October 2023, but Israeli military actions and settler violence in the West Bank continue to increase.
The UN called on Israel to end its military presence in Palestinian areas and allow displaced Palestinians to return home.
The report also criticized Palestinian armed groups, including Hamas, for unlawful killings and firing indiscriminate rockets.
UN officials highlighted the lack of accountability for violence and warned that ongoing impunity contributes to repeated conflicts.
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A court in London heard that the stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati was a planned attack ordered by a group working for the Iranian government. Two men deny the charges of harming him on purpose, while a third man connected to the case was arrested in Romania but is not part of the current trial.
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Journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in the leg outside his home in west London in 2024.
Zeraati worked for Iran International, a TV channel critical of the Iranian government and supported by Saudi Arabia.
Prosecutors say the attack was planned and carried out by people acting for Iran’s state interests.
Two men from Romania deny charges of wounding Zeraati with intent; one other man was arrested but is not in this trial.
The court was told Iran uses groups like criminal gangs to threaten and attack its critics abroad.
Iran denies having any role in the attack.
Zeraati had appeared on posters in Tehran labeled “wanted: dead or alive” before the stabbing.
After the attack, the suspects fled the scene, changed vehicles, and tried to avoid capture.
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