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Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets crashed into each other during an air show in Idaho, but all four crew members safely ejected. The collision happened while the planes were flying a demonstration, and officials are investigating the cause, possibly pilot error involving loss of sight of the other plane.
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The crash occurred at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
Both jets were performing an aerial demonstration in loose trail formation during the incident.
All four crew members ejected safely before the aircraft hit the ground.
The base was temporarily locked down and the rest of the air show was canceled.
Early reports suggest the crash may have been caused by one pilot losing sight of the other plane.
Aviation experts say it was likely a pilot error, not a mechanical failure.
The EA-18G Growler is an electronic warfare jet used by the U.S. Navy to disrupt enemy radar and communications.
The aircraft involved belonged to Electronic Attack Squadron 129 based in Washington state.
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Three women who appeared on the UK reality TV show Married at First Sight UK have accused their on-screen husbands of rape and sexual misconduct during filming. The women say the TV show’s producers did not protect them properly, and one woman had alerted the show before her episodes aired. Channel 4 and the production company deny the allegations and say they follow strict safety procedures.
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Three women from Married at First Sight UK said they were sexually abused by the men they were paired with on the show.
One woman reported rape and threats of an acid attack by her on-screen husband and is pursuing legal action.
Another woman told the show’s producers about being allegedly raped before her episodes were broadcast, but the episodes still aired.
Channel 4 was aware of some allegations before the episodes were shown.
Channel 4 and CPL Productions, the company behind the show, deny the accusations and say their welfare system is industry-leading.
The show involves people "marrying" strangers in staged weddings, but the marriages are not legally binding.
The program is popular in the UK, with over three million viewers regularly watching.
Women’s safety groups have described the allegations as very serious and have called for an independent investigation.
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A gunman opened fire in the Tarsus district of southern Turkey, killing four people and injuring eight others. The shooting began at a restaurant, and the suspect escaped in a car while police started a large search to catch him.
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The incident took place in Tarsus, Mersin province, southern Turkey.
Four people died as a result of the shooting.
Eight additional people were injured.
The shooting started inside a restaurant.
The gunman fled the scene in a car.
Police launched a major operation to find and arrest the suspect.
The news sources reporting include Turkey’s Hurriyet newspaper and CNN Türk.
Updates on the situation are being provided as more information becomes available.
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Violent storms caused at least 22 tornadoes across five states from Kansas to Minnesota, destroying homes and knocking down trees and power lines. In Nebraska, a family's brand-new house was destroyed except for the basement, while wildfires also spread quickly in parts of Colorado and Minnesota, leading to emergency responses.
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At least 22 tornadoes were reported over the weekend in five states, including Kansas and Minnesota.
In Howard County, Nebraska, a family's newly built house was mostly destroyed by a tornado.
The family had moved into their new home just two weeks before the tornado hit.
They took shelter in the basement, which was the only part of the house left standing.
Volunteers helped the family recover belongings after the storm.
The same weather system caused high winds and helped wildfires spread rapidly.
The Sharpe Fire in southeastern Colorado burned over 16,000 acres and led to evacuations.
Northern Minnesota declared a state of emergency due to ongoing wildfires.
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Police are searching for Theresa Foley, who is suspected of stalking the singer Yungblud and breaking a court order that bans her from contacting him or attending his concerts. She did not appear in court for a hearing about these allegations, and a warrant for her arrest has been issued.
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Theresa Foley is accused of stalking singer Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison.
A five-year stalking protection order was issued in January, banning Foley from contacting Yungblud or going near his concert venues.
Foley allegedly broke this order by attending a concert in London and shouting at fans waiting to see Yungblud.
Fans reportedly placed a traffic cone on Foley’s head after she shouted abuse.
Foley was supposed to appear in court in May but did not, claiming illness and fear of attending.
The court postponed the hearing to Monday, but now a warrant for her arrest has been issued.
Police have the authority to arrest Foley and hold her until she appears in court.
Yungblud is currently on a world tour and is performing in the United States.
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President Donald Trump said that time is running out for Iran to agree to a peace deal. Iran responded to the latest proposal through mediators from Pakistan.
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President Trump warned Iran that the deadline to accept a peace agreement is approaching.
Iran replied to the proposal using Pakistan as a mediator.
The warning was made on social media.
The peace agreement details have not been fully shared in the article.
Pakistan is acting as a go-between to communicate between the two sides.
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Israel's navy stopped a group of activist boats near Cyprus that tried to break its blockade of Gaza. The activists wanted to highlight the difficult living conditions in Gaza, but Israeli troops boarded the boats and took control in daylight.
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Over 50 activist vessels left from Turkey aiming to reach Gaza.
Israeli navy intercepted at least 17 boats outside Cypriot waters.
Troops wore tactical gear and boarded boats during the daytime.
Israel says the blockade stops Hamas from getting weapons.
Gaza has been blockaded since Hamas took power in 2007.
Israel notified Cyprus that those on the boats are in good health.
Activists expect to be taken to the Israeli port of Ashdod for processing.
Turkey and Hamas condemned Israel’s action, calling it piracy and demanding the release of activists.
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A former U.S. special envoy to Iran, Rob Malley, said President Trump is focusing on the wrong way to measure success against Iran by counting military actions. Malley believes the only way to end the conflict is through a peace agreement that respects both sides’ key interests.
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President Trump measures success by counting how many Iranian leaders, boats, and missile launchers have been destroyed.
Rob Malley, a former U.S. negotiator with Iran, says this is the wrong way to look at progress.
Malley told Steve Clemons that a real solution requires a settlement that respects the key interests of both the U.S. and Iran.
Malley suggested understanding President Trump’s mindset is important to predict the chances of a deal.
He mentioned that psychologists might help more than experts to understand the chances of reaching an agreement.
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Éric Cantona, the former football star, appeared at the Cannes Film Festival with two films: a new movie called "Marvellous Mornings" and a documentary named "Cantona" about his years at Manchester United. The festival also featured a popular South Korean sci-fi horror film "Hope" and was marked by political debates related to media ownership in France.
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Éric Cantona attended Cannes Film Festival with two films this year.
"Marvellous Mornings" is the first movie by director Avril Besson.
The documentary "Cantona" explores Éric Cantona’s time at Manchester United.
South Korean director Na Hong-jin presented "Hope," a sci-fi horror film starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander.
"Hope" has become one of the most popular films at the festival.
Hundreds of film industry figures criticized Canal+ and Vincent Bolloré for pushing a far-right influence in French culture.
The Cannes Film Festival continues to draw attention for both its films and the political issues surrounding it.
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King Charles III used a rolled "R" sound during recent speeches in Washington, D.C., which caught attention on social media. This pronunciation style, known as the alveolar trill, is an old English way of speaking that is rarely used today but is thought to show tradition and authority.
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King Charles rolled his "R" sounds in speeches at the White House and U.S. Congress.
The rolled "R" is called the alveolar trill and is common in languages like Spanish but now rare in English.
A social media user who describes herself as an "English nerd" posted a video highlighting the king’s unique pronunciation.
The video showing the rolled "R" sound in Charles’s speech received over 100,000 views.
Commenters said that Queen Elizabeth II also rolled her Rs lightly in speech.
Experts say this way of speaking might be a way to show royal tradition and authority.
Charles did not roll all his Rs; for example, he softened the R in "Roosevelt" during the speech.
The rolled R sound in English is seen as connected to older, more formal royal speech styles.
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba is not a threat to the United States and does not plan to attack any country. This comes after reports that Cuba has many military drones and might have plans to target the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay and Florida.
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Reports say Cuba has about 300 military drones spread across the country.
Cuban President Díaz-Canel did not directly talk about the drones but called U.S. threats against Cuba known and illegal.
He said Cuba has the right to defend itself if attacked and does not want war.
The U.S. government, including President Trump, has threatened Cuba with possible military action.
President Trump has mentioned wanting to take control of Cuba in some form.
The CIA Director recently visited Cuba and demanded big changes.
U.S. sanctions have aimed to weaken Cuba's government but have not succeeded.
Cuba claims it faces ongoing aggression from the U.S. but denies planning any attacks.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. The outbreak has caused at least 91 deaths and about 350 suspected cases.
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The Ebola outbreak is in the Ituri province, eastern DR Congo.
The virus strain involved is rare.
At least 91 people have died from this outbreak so far.
Around 350 cases are suspected to be infected.
The WHO called this situation a "public health emergency of international concern."
The emergency status means the outbreak may affect other countries and needs urgent attention.
The announcement was made on May 18, 2026.
Ebola is a serious viral illness that can spread quickly and cause death.
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The U.S. Pentagon has stopped working with a joint military group that coordinates with Canada. This decision relates to comments made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier this year at the World Economic Forum.
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The Pentagon is the U.S. Department of Defense.
The U.S. had a joint military board with Canada for cooperation and consultation.
The U.S. will pause its participation in this joint military board.
This action is connected to remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Carney made these remarks during the World Economic Forum in early 2024.
There are ongoing tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Carney.
The exact content of Carney’s speech was not detailed in the report.
The pause indicates a temporary halt but does not confirm permanent cancellation.
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The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts warm weather for most parts of the U.S. in May 2026, with temperatures generally above average as summer approaches. Rainfall will vary by region, with some areas experiencing drier conditions and others having more storms around Memorial Day weekend.
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The Almanac divides the U.S. into 18 regions for weather predictions.
Most states are expected to have warmer-than-average temperatures in May 2026.
Southern, Midwestern, and Southwestern states will see especially high temperatures.
Many areas will be drier than usual, but some regions will have increased rain or storms.
The Northeast, Atlantic Corridor, and Appalachians will be warmer, with mixed rainfall.
The Southeast will be hot, humid, and prone to storms.
Midwest states like Minnesota and Wisconsin could have unsettled weather with storms.
Texas and Oklahoma will have warm weather with some variations in rainfall.
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A 5-year-old shelter dog named Edward in Florida was taken to the vet with a broken leg. During an X-ray, vets found a metal object in his stomach that required emergency surgery, which turned out to be an 18k gold star necklace.
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Edward is a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix in a Florida animal shelter.
He was initially brought in for treatment of a fractured leg.
The X-ray revealed a metal object in his stomach and something else in his colon.
The object in the stomach posed a risk and needed emergency surgery.
The metal object removed was an 18k gold star necklace.
Edward has anemia, which delayed surgery on his broken leg.
He is recovering well, is pain-free, and is able to move around.
The shelter shared his story on Facebook, where it gained wide attention.
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Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least seven people despite a 45-day ceasefire extension agreed upon after talks in Washington, DC. The attacks mainly targeted areas in southern and eastern Lebanon and have caused ongoing violence and displacement.
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A ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel was extended for 45 days after US-mediated talks in Washington, DC.
Israeli strikes on Monday killed at least seven people, including Wael Abdel Halim, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader, and his 17-year-old daughter.
Attacks hit various locations in southern Lebanon, including Baalbek, Tyre district, and refugee camps.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health says over 3,020 people have been killed and more than 9,273 wounded since Israeli attacks began on March 2.
Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based armed group, remains active and has attacked Israeli military targets with drones and missiles.
Israel claims its strikes target Hezbollah weapons sites, observation posts, and fighters preparing attacks.
Israeli military ordered evacuations in several southern Lebanese villages before attacks, causing forced displacement.
Despite ceasefire talks and agreements, hostilities and bombardments have continued unabated.
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Delegates from Israel and Iran spoke about rising tensions between their countries, which are affected by global conflicts. These talks took place at the United Nations and were shared with CBS News.
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The discussion happened at the United Nations.
Delegates from Israel and Iran took part in the conversation.
The talks focused on diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Global conflicts play a role in increasing these tensions.
CBS News reporter Anna Shecter conducted the interviews.
The discussion was made available through CBS News platforms.
The situation reflects ongoing challenges in international relations in the region.
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A study found that Australia’s ban on social media use for under-16s has caused many teens to see less news than before. While most teens under 16 still use social media, those blocked by the ban report lower access to both local and world news, and some say they do not turn to other news sources instead.
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Australia’s social media ban for under-16s started in December 2025.
Two-thirds of teens under 16 continue to use social media despite the ban.
About 26% of teens were heavily affected by the ban, and over half of these saw less news after it began.
Social media is the second most popular way teens get news (39%), after family (52%).
Older teens (16-17) use social media for news more (72%) than younger teens (10-12, 37%).
Teens who see much less news say they lost access to world news (47%), local news (42%), and chances to share views (45%).
Many teens do not use other news sources; 39% said they rely solely on social media.
The government is investigating social media companies for compliance, with possible fines up to $49.5 million per breach.
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Étienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat, died before he could stand trial for his alleged role in the 1961 murder of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. Lumumba was the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was killed after being ousted from power in a case linked to Belgium’s colonial history.
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Étienne Davignon was charged with war crimes related to the 1961 killing of Patrice Lumumba.
Lumumba was the first prime minister of the country now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Lumumba was removed from power and killed by Belgian-backed rebels in January 1961.
Davignon was accused of wrongful detention and denying Lumumba a fair trial.
He was also implicated in the murder of two Lumumba allies, Maurice Mpolo and Joseph Okito.
Davignon denied the charges and died while appealing the court’s order to stand trial.
He was the last living person charged in connection to the case, which reopened a painful part of Belgium’s colonial past.
Davignon had a long career as a Belgian diplomat, European commissioner, and businessman, and was made a count in 2018.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he will not quit despite recent problems in his party that led to several resignations. Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, plans to run for a Labour seat and wants to change the party by shifting power from the national government to local councils. There are also debates within Labour about Brexit and the party’s future direction.
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Sir Keir Starmer faced a week of party turmoil with five ministers resigning but remains committed to his role as prime minister.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham hopes to become a Labour MP by winning a by-election in Makerfield.
Burnham wants Labour to focus more on local government by giving councils more resources and reducing national government control.
Labour’s offer to voters has been called “not good enough” by Burnham, who wants the party to regain public trust.
There is disagreement within Labour on Brexit, with some members supporting closer ties to the EU, while the party officially supports making Brexit work without rejoining the EU.
Burnham acknowledges Brexit’s negative effects but says now is not the time to revisit the decision.
Starmer said he will back whoever Labour chooses for the Makerfield by-election and did not set a departure date if Burnham wins.
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy warned that prolonged party conflict could lead to Labour losing power in the next election.
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