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Police in the Czech Republic found the stolen skull of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk and arrested a 35-year-old man who admitted taking it from a church. The man had covered the skull in concrete and planned to sink it in a river to hide it.
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The skull belonged to Saint Zdislava of Lemberk, a noblewoman from the 13th century known for her charity.
The skull was stolen from a glass shrine in the basilica of St Lawrence and St Zdislava in Jablonné v Podještědí.
The theft happened on Tuesday evening just before mass when the church alarm was turned off.
The suspect was arrested in the city of Mladá Boleslav after police investigations.
The man said he opposed the skull being displayed and intended to hide it by sinking it in a river.
The skull was partially covered in concrete, making restoration difficult for experts.
The man has no previous criminal record but faces charges including theft and could get up to eight years in prison.
Saint Zdislava was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1995.
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The Cannes Film Festival 2026 will feature new films from French actress Catherine Deneuve and Marion Cotillard, including Cotillard's first project with her ex-partner Guillaume Canet. Hollywood actor John Travolta will make his first time directing with a movie based on his children’s book about early aviation.
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Catherine Deneuve will appear in two new films at Cannes 2026.
Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet are collaborating again after splitting last year.
John Travolta is directing a film for the first time, adapting his own children’s novel.
Travolta’s film focuses on the golden age of aviation.
Steven Soderbergh is using artificial intelligence in a new John Lennon documentary shown at the festival.
The article mentions the history of how the Cannes Film Festival started in Cannes.
The festival continues to attract major international stars and filmmakers.
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President Donald Trump said he made no promise to China’s President Xi Jinping about defending Taiwan during their talks in Beijing. Trump also said he will decide soon whether to proceed with planned U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, after discussing the issue with both Chinese and Taiwanese leaders.
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President Trump and President Xi Jinping talked extensively about Taiwan during a summit in Beijing.
Taiwan is a self-governing island that China claims as part of its territory and has not ruled out taking by force.
Trump said he did not commit to defending Taiwan if China attacks and avoided answering directly whether the U.S. would intervene.
The U.S. has a law requiring it to help Taiwan defend itself and has previously approved an $11 billion arms sale to the island.
Trump plans to decide soon about moving forward with the arms sale after speaking to Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te.
Xi Jinping emphasized that Taiwan is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations and warned that mishandling it could lead to conflict.
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister expressed concern about China’s military actions and said Taiwan aims to maintain peace and stability.
Trump described the talks as respectful and said Xi does not want war over Taiwan.
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A man named Essa Suleiman is set to go on trial in March 2027 for attacking three people in London. He is accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green and a friend from the Somali community in South London.
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Essa Suleiman, 45, faces charges of attempting to murder three individuals.
The attacks happened on April 29, with two victims stabbed in Golders Green, north London.
The third victim, a friend from the Somali community, was stabbed hours earlier in Southwark.
Suleiman will stay in custody until his trial at the Old Bailey court.
The two Jewish victims were wearing typical Orthodox Jewish clothing during the attack.
One victim had a punctured lung; another suffered injuries to the head, neck, chest, and abdomen.
Suleiman’s home address is kept private for legal reasons and is supported accommodation linked to psychiatric care.
A trial preparation hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2026.
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The UK government has stopped eleven far-right activists from entering the country for a rally organized by Tommy Robinson, an anti-Islam figure. Thousands are expected to attend this event alongside a pro-Palestinian march, prompting the police to prepare a large security operation to prevent violence.
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Eleven foreign far-right activists were banned from entering the UK ahead of a rally.
The rally, called Unite the Kingdom, is organized by Tommy Robinson, an anti-Islam activist.
Thousands of people are expected to attend both the Unite the Kingdom rally and a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on the same day.
The Metropolitan Police plan to deploy over 4,000 officers to manage potential clashes.
Security measures include live facial recognition cameras, drones, armored vehicles, and officers wearing riot gear.
The Crown Prosecution Service will consider social media content related to the protests as potential hate crime evidence.
Police will act swiftly against hate speech, including chants linked to violence at the pro-Palestinian march.
The Director of Public Prosecutions said the effort is to stop hate crimes, not to limit free speech.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure to resign after his Labour Party performed poorly in recent local elections. Some Labour members support Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as a possible new leader, although his path to challenge Starmer will involve several party approval steps and a by-election.
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Labour Party had bad results in recent local elections in the UK.
Over 80 Labour MPs have called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign.
Four junior ministers, including Health Secretary Wes Streeting, have resigned from their posts.
Wes Streeting publicly supports Andy Burnham as a better leader candidate.
A Labour MP resigned to allow Burnham to run in a by-election for a parliamentary seat.
The Labour Party's National Executive Committee must approve Burnham’s candidacy, having blocked him previously.
If approved and elected, Burnham would need support from 81 Labour MPs to challenge Starmer for the party leadership.
Angela Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader, has been cleared of tax issues and may also be a leadership contender.
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The Eurovision Song Contest, Europe's largest pop music event, is about to take place. The article invites readers to test their knowledge about this popular music competition before the final show.
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Eurovision is a major annual music contest held in Europe.
Many countries across Europe compete by sending songs and performers.
The event attracts millions of viewers each year.
Contestants perform live on stage in hopes of winning.
The contest has a long history and is known for its colorful and diverse performances.
"Nul points" means receiving zero points, which is an undesirable outcome in the contest.
The grand final is the last and most important part of the competition.
The article encourages readers to learn more and engage with the event before it happens.
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James Murray has been appointed as the new UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, replacing Wes Streeting. Murray is a relatively unknown Member of Parliament with a background in local government and finance, and faces major challenges including doctor strikes, nursing shortages, NHS waiting times, and a significant NHS reform bill.
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James Murray was elected MP for Ealing North in 2019 and previously served as Deputy Mayor of London and an Islington councillor.
Murray has personal experience with the NHS due to his diagnosis with a rare neurological condition called myasthenia gravis.
He has been involved with the Labour Party’s leadership team and is considered a loyal supporter of Keir Starmer.
The health department is one of the UK government’s largest public service areas, with a big budget and many ongoing issues.
Since March 2023, there have been 14 strikes by junior doctors demanding better pay and conditions.
The Royal College of Nursing wants urgent action to address the shortage and undervaluing of nurses.
Murray will need to manage NHS targets, including the promise that 92% of patients receive planned treatment within 18 weeks.
A new NHS Modernisation Bill aims to abolish NHS England and transfer its functions to the Department of Health and Social Care, which Murray must support through Parliament.
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The Earth is entering an El Niño phase, which means the Pacific Ocean waters are warming up. This change usually leads to more hurricanes in the Eastern Pacific but fewer in the Atlantic Ocean because of how El Niño affects wind and water temperatures.
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El Niño causes warmer water in the Pacific Ocean, helping hurricanes form and stay strong.
It reduces wind changes high in the atmosphere, which lets storms in the Pacific develop better.
In the Atlantic Ocean, El Niño usually cools waters and increases wind changes that break up storms, leading to fewer hurricanes.
The last El Niño was in 2023, followed by La Niña, which caused more Atlantic hurricanes recently.
In 2023, the Eastern Pacific had 20 tropical systems, including Hurricane Hilary, which caused deaths and nearly $1 billion in damage.
The 2025 Eastern Pacific season had 18 systems, with Hurricane Kiko as the most notable storm.
The 2026 Eastern Pacific hurricane season started on May 15, with the first named storm as Amanda.
The National Hurricane Center watches the Eastern Pacific and updates forecasts multiple times daily during hurricane season.
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The European Union is working to improve its defense capabilities under a plan now called Readiness 2030. This effort responds to threats such as the war in Ukraine, tensions involving President Donald Trump’s actions within NATO, and conflicts in the Middle East, but progress faces challenges due to differences in defense industries and purchasing systems across EU countries.
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The EU first presented a defense plan called ReArmEU more than a year ago, now renamed Readiness 2030.
European intelligence warns that the EU could face a major conflict by 2030.
Multiple threats influencing EU defense include the war in Ukraine, President Trump’s pressure on NATO allies, and war in the Middle East.
The EU’s defense improvements are slowed by fragmented defense markets and competition between industries in different member states.
Different procurement (buying) systems make it harder for the EU to coordinate defense spending efficiently.
EU lawmakers emphasize the need for a stronger European role within NATO.
Discussion continues about how Europe can increase efficiency and cooperation in defense planning.
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President Donald Trump completed a key foreign trip to China during his second term. Though Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed him with ceremony, there were clear tensions between the two countries during the meetings.
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President Trump traveled to China for an important diplomatic visit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted Trump with a formal ceremony.
Despite the grand welcome, the visit showed underlying tensions between the U.S. and China.
The trip ended on Friday with Trump returning to Washington.
Discussions focused on key issues affecting the two nations’ relationship.
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Pope Leo XIV is expected to release his first encyclical, a letter that addresses important church teachings, which will warn about the risks and dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). This is seen as a significant statement from the Catholic Church on the topic of AI technology.
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Pope Leo XIV will issue his first encyclical.
An encyclical is an important letter from the pope about church teachings.
The letter will focus on the risks and dangers of artificial intelligence (AI).
This will be one of the first major church messages addressing AI.
The announcement was reported by CBS News and discussed by contributor Candida Moss.
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Seventy-eight years ago, about 800,000 Palestinians were forced to leave their homes by armed groups. Today, many of their descendants still live in refugee camps and hope to return to their ancestral lands.
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Around 800,000 Palestinians were displaced 78 years ago.
The groups responsible were armed Zionist militias.
Many Palestinians became refugees and were forced to live in camps.
The grandchildren of those displaced still live in these camps.
The "right of return" refers to Palestinians' hope to go back to their former homes.
Al Jazeera visited Aida refugee camp to hear from people waiting for this right.
This situation has lasted for nearly eight decades without resolution.
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The Labour Party is facing a leadership crisis as some members question Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Several possible outcomes include Starmer stepping down, a leadership contest, or Andy Burnham winning a by-election and challenging Starmer for leadership.
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Labour MP Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary to push for a debate about the party’s future leadership.
Andy Burnham is aiming to run in a by-election caused by a Labour MP’s resignation.
To start a leadership contest, a challenger would need support from 20% (81) of Labour MPs.
Streeting reportedly does not currently have enough support to trigger an immediate leadership challenge.
If Burnham wins his by-election, he could challenge Starmer for party leadership.
Starmer has said he does not plan to resign or leave his leadership role.
Recent elections showed Labour losing support to Reform UK in some areas.
The Labour leadership crisis remains unresolved with no clear winner yet.
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A hantavirus outbreak occurred on a cruise ship recently, causing concern. Media coverage of this event is examined to see what reporters have learned from covering the Covid-19 pandemic, especially about handling misinformation.
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There was a hantavirus outbreak reported on a cruise ship in May 2026.
The virus spread was slower than the spread of false information about the outbreak.
Journalists face challenges reporting on disease outbreaks, such as checking facts and avoiding panic.
Dr. Sheri Fink from The New York Times discussed these challenges on FRANCE 24’s show.
Different countries, like the US and Europe, have different rules for passengers exposed to hantavirus.
Some conspiracy theories falsely claim figures like Bill Gates created the hantavirus.
France imposed strict measures to control the virus on the cruise ship.
The media is reflecting on how to better report health crises after lessons learned from Covid-19.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing for two days to discuss trade, drug trafficking, and international conflicts. Both countries released statements about the talks, but they show differences in what was agreed, especially on trade deals, fentanyl drug issues, and the Iran conflict.
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President Trump said several trade deals were made, including China agreeing to buy 200 Boeing jets, but China and Boeing have not confirmed this.
China’s official statement did not mention specific trade deals but said they want to open their market more to U.S. businesses.
The U.S. said both leaders agreed to reduce fentanyl precursor drug flow into the U.S., but China’s statement did not mention fentanyl or drug issues.
On Iran, the U.S. said both countries agreed Iran should never have nuclear weapons. China’s statement talked about the conflict needing a political solution but did not specifically say Iran must not have nuclear weapons.
Both sides talked about increasing Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural products and expanding market access for American businesses.
The U.S.-China statements on the summit differed significantly, showing limited overlap on what was discussed or agreed.
The summit also included discussions on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, with China saying the war should never have started, which was not mentioned in the U.S. statements.
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President Donald Trump visited Beijing for the first US presidential trip to China in nearly ten years, meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. They discussed important issues like Iran, Taiwan, and trade, but the talks ended without clear new agreements or major breakthroughs.
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President Trump and Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing, described as a "stalemate summit" with no major new deals announced.
Both leaders talked about the Iran conflict, agreeing they want to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons and keep the Middle East stable.
China proposed a four-point peace plan for the Middle East but gave no clear commitment to support US aims.
Trump is considering lifting sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil.
Trump is still deciding whether to proceed with a planned $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, a sensitive issue for China.
China warned that Taiwan is the most important issue in US-China relations.
Trump announced China would buy 200 Boeing airplanes, possibly increasing to 750, and China may buy more US farm goods worth billions over three years.
Despite talks, the overall US-China trade relationship and tariffs remain unresolved, with a temporary tariff truce ending in November.
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Food Network has chosen Terry Crews to host a new competition show called "100 Cooks." The show will feature cooks from many different backgrounds competing for a prize.
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Terry Crews is the host of the new Food Network show "100 Cooks."
The show includes 100 cooks competing against each other.
Contestants come from diverse backgrounds like stay-at-home parents, lawyers, and firefighters.
The competition aims to find the best cook among the varied participants.
The prize details for the winners have not been specified in the article.
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Dr. Mark Hyman explains how certain foods can affect brain function and memory. He discusses which foods can help prevent brain fog and reduce dementia risk, and why the timing of meals is important.
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Some foods can improve brain function and memory.
Other foods may cause or worsen brain fog. Brain fog means feeling confused or forgetful.
Eating healthy foods may lower the chance of developing dementia, a condition that affects memory.
The timing of when you eat meals also affects brain health.
Dr. Mark Hyman shared this information on CBS News.
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The British government is facing uncertainty after Prime Minister Keir Starmer survived a challenge within his Labour Party. Although he remains in office, many lawmakers want him to resign, and a leadership contest may continue through the summer.
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The Labour Party tried but failed to remove Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
A Cabinet member resigned during the recent political turmoil.
Dozens of Labour lawmakers have called for Starmer to quit.
Starmer pledged to continue leading despite pressure.
New policy proposals by Starmer received little attention.
A leadership contest within the party is expected to last several weeks.
The political situation in the UK government remains uncertain.
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