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A TV chef was arrested in London on suspicion of sexual assault related to an incident from January. He was questioned by police and later released on bail while the investigation continues.
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The man is a TV chef and media personality.
He was arrested on April 11 by London’s Metropolitan Police.
He faces allegations of rape, sexual assault, and forcing someone to engage in sexual activity without consent.
The alleged incident happened in January.
A female victim is receiving support from specially trained officers.
The man was questioned in custody for several hours.
He has been released on bail as the police continue their investigation.
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Rex Reed, a well-known film critic and journalist, died at his home in Manhattan at age 87 after a short illness. He had a career of over 60 years writing about movies, acting occasionally, and was known for his outspoken and sometimes controversial opinions.
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Rex Reed was 87 years old when he died.
He passed away at his home in Manhattan after a brief illness.
Reed worked as a film critic and journalist for more than six decades.
He wrote a long-running column for The New York Observer.
Reed published eight books and acted in some movies, including playing himself in “Superman.”
He was known for making controversial comments about Oscar winners and actors.
Reed started his career working in publicity at 20th Century Fox and later wrote for major magazines and newspapers.
He never married and had no immediate family survivors.
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Dubai has opened a new 320-meter tall skyscraper called Wasl Tower, designed to handle the city's hot desert climate. The building uses thousands of ceramic fins on its outside to reduce heat, improve airflow, and lower energy use for cooling.
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Wasl Tower is 320 meters (about 991 feet) tall and has 64 stories.
Its ceramic façade has more than 3,800 ceramic fins that provide shading and reduce heat gain.
The ceramic exterior is the tallest of its kind in the Middle East.
The building includes hotel, residential, and office spaces, and connects to Dubai’s metro by a pedestrian bridge.
Its twisting design was inspired by an artistic pose to create changing shapes and help manage sunlight exposure.
Other green features include solar thermal panels, reflective glass, and lighting that adjusts to daylight.
The structure was built using 3,000 cubic meters less concrete to reduce environmental impact.
Wasl Tower is part of a global trend toward skyscrapers that use design and materials to save energy and reduce carbon footprint.
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The 79th Cannes Film Festival has started amid concerns over political influence in French cinema. Many French film industry figures have signed a letter criticizing billionaire Vincent Bolloré, owner of a major TV group that funds films, for increasing far-right presence in media.
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The Cannes Film Festival is currently underway on the Croisette, a famous seaside street in Cannes.
Hundreds of French cinema professionals signed a public letter about political issues in the industry.
The letter warns about the growing influence of far-right politics in French film and media.
Vincent Bolloré is a French billionaire who owns Canal+, a key channel involved in financing French movies.
The controversy highlights worries about Bolloré's expanding media power and political impact.
The letter appeared in the French newspaper Libération and included signatures from well-known actors like Juliette Binoche.
International celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, and John Travolta are attending this year’s festival.
The debate comes amid broader cultural discussions in France about media control and politics.
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Actress Sigourney Weaver talks about joining the "Star Wars" world in the new film connected to "The Mandalorian" series. She shares her experiences working with characters like Grogu.
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Sigourney Weaver is part of the upcoming "Star Wars" film.
The film relates to the story of "The Mandalorian" TV series.
Weaver discusses her role and connection to the character Grogu.
The news was shared on May 12, 2026.
The article focuses mainly on Weaver’s involvement in the film.
No additional details about the film’s plot or release date were given.
This is part of broader coverage including various news topics.
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The article discusses potential challengers to Keir Starmer, the leader of the British Labour Party and prime minister. Several Labour MPs and ministers want Starmer to step down soon, but no leadership contest has started yet. The article introduces three possible candidates: Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham, and Angela Rayner.
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Keir Starmer is currently the leader of the Labour Party and prime minister of the UK.
More than 80 Labour MPs and some ministers want Starmer to resign, but no official leadership contest has begun.
Wes Streeting is the health secretary, known for good communication and reducing NHS wait times; he has support from centrist Labour MPs.
Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor and experienced politician, is popular with voters but is not currently a Member of Parliament.
Burnham tried to run in a recent by-election but was blocked by Starmer's supporters.
Angela Rayner served as deputy prime minister and was housing secretary before resigning over a tax issue in 2025.
Rayner and Burnham share similar support bases within the Labour Party, mainly from its left wing.
All three potential contenders have expressed or are believed to have leadership ambitions.
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Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez are leading the partial count in Peru’s presidential election, with nearly all votes tallied after delays caused by logistical issues and fraud claims. No candidate won outright, so a runoff election is scheduled for June 7 between Fujimori and Sanchez.
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Keiko Fujimori leads with about 17.17% of the vote.
Roberto Sanchez is second with around 12.00%, narrowly ahead of Rafael Lopez Aliaga at 11.91%.
The vote count faced weeks of delays due to problems delivering ballots and accusations of fraud.
The chief electoral official resigned and is now under investigation.
European Union observers reported no clear evidence of fraud.
Around 50,000 votes remain uncounted, unlikely to change final standings.
No candidate won enough votes to avoid a second round, set for June 7.
Right-wing parties Fujimori and Lopez Aliaga represent have a majority in Peru’s newly reinstated two-chamber Congress.
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A baby Linne's two-toed sloth was born for the first time in Scotland at Edinburgh Zoo. The baby, named Atty after Sir David Attenborough, will stay close to its mother Feira for the first six months.
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The baby sloth was born on a Monday to parents Feira and Nico, both six years old.
Edinburgh Zoo is the first place in Scotland to have a baby sloth born.
Keepers named the baby Atty to honor Sir David Attenborough, who recently turned 100.
Baby sloths hold tightly to their mother's stomach for around six months.
From about two months old, baby sloths learn which leaves to eat by tasting food from their mother’s mouth.
Atty and his mom are resting in their enclosure, and visitors can see them in the sloth house starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
The zoo may change the opening hours of the sloth house over the next few weeks.
Zoo staff said the birth is very important for both Edinburgh Zoo and Scotland.
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Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 evacuated in Denver after the plane hit a person on the runway. Passengers paused to get their luggage during the evacuation, which experts say can cause dangerous delays and increase risks in emergencies.
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The Airbus A321 aborted takeoff after striking a person on the runway, leading to an evacuation with smoke reported inside.
Twelve passengers had minor injuries; the incident is still being investigated.
Videos showed some passengers taking their luggage during evacuation, despite flight attendants urging them not to.
Experts say passengers think grabbing bags only takes a second, but it delays everyone behind them.
A 2024 study found that when 25% of passengers retrieve luggage, evacuations slow enough to leave people still on board after 90 seconds.
Past accidents, like the 2019 Aeroflot fire, showed that stopping for bags worsened outcomes.
Carrying more luggage in cabins is making this behavior more common.
Important items like passports or medication should be kept on the person, not in overhead bins, to avoid delays.
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The United Nations reports that since early 2025, at least one Palestinian child has been killed each week in the occupied West Bank, mainly by Israeli military and settlers. UNICEF has expressed concern and urged Israeli authorities to protect the rights of children.
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Since the start of 2025, at least one Palestinian child has been killed every week on average in the West Bank.
The killings are attributed to Israeli military forces and settlers.
The West Bank is an area occupied by Israel, where Palestinians live under military control.
The United Nations has reported on this situation.
UNICEF, a UN agency focused on children, condemned the rising number of child deaths.
UNICEF’s representative, James Elder, called on Israeli authorities to respect children's rights.
The issue involves ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the region.
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Over 600 French actors and directors have warned that the far right's growing role in French cinema could limit creative freedom and influence the types of films made. They are concerned about billionaire Vincent Bolloré's strong control of film production and distribution, which they say could lead to a political bias in movies.
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More than 600 cinema professionals signed an open letter about far-right influence in French film.
The letter was published in Libération during the Cannes film festival.
Vincent Bolloré, a wealthy conservative businessman, controls major parts of French media and film production, including StudioCanal and Canal+.
Bolloré’s media outlets, like CNews, are criticized for promoting far-right opinions.
Writers earlier protested Bolloré’s control over publishing companies, showing wider artistic concern.
Bolloré plans to fully own a large cinema chain, UGC, by 2028, potentially controlling the entire film production and distribution process.
The letter calls for the film industry to protect independence and avoid political control over culture.
The warnings come as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally gains support before France’s 2024 presidential election, with threats of arts funding cuts.
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Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, who star in and help produce the new show "Dutton Ranch," spoke about returning to their roles from the TV series "Yellowstone." The spinoff show will start airing on May 15 on the streaming service Paramount+.
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"Dutton Ranch" is a spinoff of the TV series "Yellowstone."
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser are both actors and executive producers for "Dutton Ranch."
They reprise their original characters from "Yellowstone" in the new series.
The show will premiere on May 15.
"Dutton Ranch" will be available on Paramount+, a streaming platform.
The interview took place on CBS Mornings.
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A report by an independent Israeli commission found that Hamas and allied Palestinian militant groups carried out widespread sexual violence during the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. The report confirms earlier investigations, including by the United Nations, about the scale of these crimes against victims and hostages in Gaza.
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The report was released on May 12, 2026, by an independent Israeli investigative commission.
It states that Hamas and related groups committed systematic and widespread sexual violence during the attacks.
The violence took place during the October 7, 2023, militant attacks on Israel.
Victims included hostages who were held captive in Gaza.
Previous investigations, such as those by the United Nations, also noted the sexual violence.
The commission’s report adds more detailed evidence about the scale and nature of these abuses.
The findings highlight ongoing concerns about human rights violations linked to the conflict.
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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing demands to resign after his Labour Party suffered major losses in local elections. Lawmakers are criticizing the results and calling for a change in leadership.
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Keir Starmer is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The Labour Party experienced significant losses in recent local elections.
Some lawmakers are demanding Prime Minister Starmer resign.
The local elections show a drop in support for the Labour Party.
The political situation has become unstable for Starmer.
These events have prompted public and political debate in the U.K.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces strong pressure to resign after the Labour Party lost many local elections, which could lead to a big defeat in a future national election. Despite this, Starmer is working to keep support within his Cabinet while rumors about possible replacements grow.
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Labour Party suffered significant losses in recent local elections.
If similar results happen in a national election, Labour could lose power.
Pressure is rising on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down.
Starmer is trying to maintain support from his Cabinet members.
Some junior ministers have resigned amid the crisis.
Talk of potential successors includes government members and the mayor of Manchester.
Many Labour MPs doubt Starmer can lead the party into the next general election.
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Amir Othman was 16 years old when Israeli soldiers shot him near Nablus, a city in the West Bank. After the incident, he had promised never to return to that place but is now sharing his story with Al Jazeera.
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Amir Othman was 16 years old at the time he was shot.
The shooting happened near Nablus, located in the West Bank.
Israeli soldiers were involved in the incident.
Amir had made a personal promise not to go back to the area.
Despite his promise, he is now speaking publicly about his experience.
The West Bank is an area occupied by Israel.
Al Jazeera is the news outlet that reported Amir’s story.
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A new book called "Torched" looks at how the recent wildfires in Los Angeles could have been stopped before they caused a lot of damage. The city is now working quickly to rebuild and prepare for the 2028 Olympics.
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The book "Torched" gives details about the causes of the Los Angeles wildfires.
It explains that the fires might have been preventable.
The wildfires caused serious damage in Los Angeles.
The city is rebuilding in response to the fires.
Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The discussion about the wildfires was featured on CBS Mornings.
Jonathan Vigliotti is the author who shared this information on CBS News.
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The French government has created strong rules to stop the spread of hantavirus after cases appeared on a cruise ship called the MV Hondius. Some details about the virus, such as whether it has changed, are still unknown, but officials feel somewhat reassured.
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Hantavirus cases were found on the cruise ship MV Hondius.
Five passengers infected with hantavirus were sent back to France.
The French government has introduced strict measures to control the virus.
Health Minister Stephanie Rist said it is unclear if the virus has mutated.
Officials are cautiously optimistic but keep monitoring the situation.
The virus outbreak has caused concern in France and attracted international attention.
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More than 100 Labour MPs signed a letter saying it is not the right time for a leadership contest within the party. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet he will not step down unless a formal challenge is made, and many MPs and cabinet members have publicly shown their support while some others call for his resignation.
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103 Labour MPs, including some parliamentary private secretaries, signed a letter opposing a leadership contest right now.
Over 80 MPs and three ministers have publicly asked Prime Minister Starmer to resign, including minister Jess Phillips.
The letter says Labour needs to focus on working together to regain public trust after poor election results.
Starmer stated he wants to continue governing and no leadership challenge threshold has been reached.
Some backbenchers and cabinet members publicly support Starmer and warn that leadership fights could harm investor confidence and the country’s stability.
Critics say only about 40% of backbenchers signed the letter, suggesting Starmer’s support is limited.
Cabinet ministers like Pat McFadden and Liz Kendall expressed full backing for Starmer and the government’s work.
Some senior cabinet members have privately advised Starmer to plan an orderly leadership transition after election losses.
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Israel’s parliament has approved a new law to create a special military court. This court will try Palestinians accused of participating in the October 7, 2023 attack, with possible death penalty sentences. Some rights groups worry this law might reduce protections for a fair trial.
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Israel passed a law to establish a military tribunal for Palestinians involved in the October 7, 2023 attack.
The tribunal may issue the death penalty to those found guilty.
The law aims to address national trauma caused by the attack.
Human rights groups have criticized the law, saying it could weaken fair trial protections.
The October 7 attack was carried out by Palestinian militants from Hamas.
The law applies to potentially hundreds of accused individuals.
The military court setup is a special legal process separate from regular courts.
This measure follows ongoing violence and tensions in the region.
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