The article discusses the animated film "In Waves," directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen and based on a popular graphic novel, which has emotionally touched viewers. It also highlights other cultural topics, including a dark thriller called "The Heat," a comedy about France’s famous theatre La Comédie Française, and a special screening of restored films by director Jacques Tati.
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"In Waves" is an animated movie adapted from a bestselling graphic novel.
The film has been reported to move audiences to tears.
Stéphane Demoustier’s "The Heat" is a dark thriller released in the summer.
A comedy about La Comédie Française, France’s oldest and most prestigious theatre, has recently been shared.
Jacques Tati’s classic films are being shown again in restored 4K quality.
The article also references notable cultural events and personalities apart from the movie.
All topics relate to cinema, theatre, and cultural experiences.
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A new video has come out in the trial of Tyler Robinson, who is suspected of killing Charlie Kirk. Robinson is scheduled to appear in court again on Wednesday.
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Tyler Robinson is on trial for the suspected killing of Charlie Kirk.
A new video related to the case has been released.
The video is being used as part of the court proceedings.
Tyler Robinson will return to court on Wednesday.
CBS News reporter Carter Evans is covering the story.
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A political candidate in Queens, New York, Jonathan Rinaldi, used AI to create fake news stories about his opponent during a 2025 campaign. He was arrested for forgery, raising concerns about AI's role in political ads and free speech. AI-generated political content is becoming common and controversial ahead of the 2026 US elections.
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Jonathan Rinaldi created fake news items using AI that falsely claimed his opponent dropped out of the race.
Rinaldi shared this content on social media but lost the election to incumbent Lynn Schulman.
He was arrested on misdemeanor forgery charges related to his AI-created political posts.
Laws used to charge him are old and do not specifically address AI but are applied to this new kind of activity.
AI-generated political ads are widespread in the 2026 election cycle, often made by outside groups.
Some AI political ads use humor or exaggeration to attack opponents rather than to inform voters.
President Donald Trump has used AI-generated images and videos in his campaign and social media posts.
Experts worry about AI's potential to spread misleading political content and influence elections.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for UK economic growth this year from 0.8% to 1%, making it the third fastest-growing economy among the G7 nations in 2026. The IMF cited slower-than-expected negative effects from the Middle East conflict and a boost from advances in artificial intelligence (AI), while warning that risks remain from ongoing global uncertainties.
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The IMF now expects the UK's economy to grow by 1% in 2026, up 0.2 percentage points from April’s forecast.
The UK’s 2027 growth forecast remains unchanged at 1.3%.
The US is predicted to grow by 2.3%, helped by increased AI investment.
Canada, an oil exporter, is forecasted to grow by 1.1%.
Inflation in the UK stayed steady in May, with markets expecting only one interest rate rise by next spring.
Global economic growth is forecast at 3% in 2024 and 3.4% in 2025, down from 3.5% in previous years.
The IMF notes that higher oil and energy prices have been partly balanced by growth in technology demand, especially AI.
The IMF warns of ongoing risks from renewed conflict in the Middle East and possible sharp corrections in technology-related markets.
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The Hill, a Washington-based political news outlet, became the most-visited digital-first political publication in May. It is launching a new paid digital subscription service called Hill Insider, which offers newsletters and interactive videos but keeps its main website free.
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The Hill delivers a print edition three days a week to every member of Congress.
Nexstar, a television company, bought the Hill in 2021 for $130 million.
Bill Sammon, a former Fox News executive, is the Hill’s senior vice-president for editorial content.
The Hill has seen increased reader interest due to the news around President Donald Trump’s second term.
Hill Insider subscription costs $5.99/month or $59.99/year for the basic tier; $9.99/month or $99.99/year for the premium tier.
The new subscription service adds content but does not replace the free main website.
Sammon also works with NewsNation, another Nexstar-owned cable news channel.
Sammon was let go from Fox News in 2020 after the network’s election coverage upset some Trump supporters.
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President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has ended after both sides exchanged military strikes. He criticized Iran's leaders and responded to the recent conflict in the region.
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President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over.
Both the U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes recently.
President Trump referred to Iranian leaders with a critical term.
The conflict involved heated exchanges of attacks.
CBS News reporters Olivia Gazis and Ramy Inocencio covered the story.
The situation is ongoing and tensions remain high in the region.
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Tyler Perry’s television show "Ruthless" Season 6 Episode 4 will be released on July 14, 2026. New episodes come out every Wednesday on the streaming service Paramount+, with the show following the story of a dangerous cult and increasing conflicts inside it.
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"Ruthless" Season 6 Episode 4 is available on July 14, 2026, at midnight Pacific Time (3 a.m. Eastern Time).
The show streams on Paramount+, which requires a paid subscription starting at $7.99 per month.
New episodes release weekly each Wednesday through August 25, 2026.
The series explores tension and power struggles inside the Rakudushi cult compound.
The FBI increases pressure on the cult as alliances shift and chaos grows inside the group.
Tyler Perry is the creator of the series.
Episode 4’s specific plot details have not been publicly shared yet.
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The article argues that Graham Platner was a poor choice as a candidate. It also says that Democratic leaders have focused more on controlling primary elections than on understanding why voters are frustrated.
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Graham Platner is a political candidate associated with the Democratic Party.
The article suggests Platner was not a strong choice for election success.
Democratic Party leaders tried to influence the primary election process.
Party elders spent more energy managing primaries than listening to voter concerns.
Voters are described as annoyed or frustrated with the current political situation.
The article implies this frustration is partly due to the party's own actions.
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The Jackdaw gas field owners say its emissions will have a very small effect on global warming. A recent report estimates the field’s emissions will be less than 0.02% of total yearly global greenhouse gases during its operation. This update follows a legal ruling that earlier government approval was unlawful due to insufficient climate impact assessment.
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The Jackdaw gas field is jointly owned by energy companies Shell and Equinor through their partnership Adura.
A new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) states the project’s emissions will contribute less than 0.02% to global greenhouse gas emissions annually.
The updated report was required after a judge ruled that previous government approval did not properly consider the full climate impact.
The field’s emissions over its lifetime could be up to 35.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, roughly 90% of Scotland’s annual emissions.
Using Jackdaw gas could reduce emissions by replacing imported liquified natural gas (LNG), which has additional emissions from shipping and processing.
The UK has regulations and climate targets aligned with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5-2°C.
Environmental groups challenged the project’s approval, leading to the court case and demands for a more detailed climate review.
Fresh government approval is required before production at Jackdaw can begin.
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Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, has officially started her campaign for the 2027 presidential election after a court reduced her ban on running for office. She plans to appeal her conviction for embezzlement of European Parliament funds, which is currently on hold, allowing her to campaign without restrictions.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted for embezzling over €2.8 million from European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016.
A court of appeal shortened her ban from running for office, letting her participate in the 2027 presidential election.
She received a one-year sentence that included wearing an electronic ankle tag, but this is paused while she appeals to France’s highest court.
Le Pen denies all charges and says she is innocent.
Some politicians and protesters criticized her candidacy because of her legal issues.
Her appeal to the Court of Cassation focuses on whether legal procedures were properly followed, not on the case facts.
The court decision on her appeal could come early next year and might lead to a new trial if her appeal is accepted.
Despite legal challenges, Le Pen is focusing her campaign on topics like cost of living, security, job losses, and low wages.
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Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK in 1955, has been given a conditional pardon because new evidence shows she was abused by her partner. This pardon means her death sentence is replaced with life imprisonment, recognizing that modern law might have treated her case differently.
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Ruth Ellis was executed in 1955 after killing her partner, David Blakely.
She was 28 years old and a single mother of two at the time.
Ellis’s grandchildren applied for her pardon based on evidence she suffered domestic abuse and coercive behavior.
The UK’s deputy prime minister announced that King Charles granted the conditional pardon.
A conditional pardon changes the punishment but does not erase the conviction. For Ellis, it replaces the death penalty with life imprisonment.
Modern legal defenses like diminished responsibility and loss of control were not available during Ellis’s trial but could have reduced her charge.
Ellis was badly abused by Blakely, including physical assaults and threats that were not considered at her trial.
The pardon is seen as an act of mercy and recognition that the justice system failed Ellis.
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Oil prices rose sharply after President Donald Trump said that talks to end conflict with Iran are a "waste of time" following new U.S. strikes on Iran. Although prices increased, the market does not expect a full return to war or a long closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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Brent crude oil price reached $77.53 per barrel, about $5 higher than the start of the week.
President Trump stated the Iran ceasefire is "over," but negotiations might still continue.
The U.S. conducted strikes in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices are rising but remain far below peaks from earlier in the year when prices hit $126 per barrel.
The market expects some uncertainty and higher costs in shipping due to risks around vessel safety and delays.
The U.S. revoked temporary waivers that allowed Iran to sell oil under a previous agreement.
Despite the waiver revocation, Iran is still able to sell significant amounts of oil.
If oil prices keep rising, U.S. gasoline prices might increase again after weeks of decline.
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Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right party, began her fourth presidential campaign after an appeals court confirmed her conviction for embezzling European Union funds but allowed her to run. She plans to appeal the conviction to the highest court while campaigning in the 2027 election.
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Marine Le Pen launched her 2027 presidential campaign in La Flèche, France.
An appeals court upheld her conviction for misusing millions of euros in EU public funds.
The court allowed her to run for president despite the conviction.
She was ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor for one year but avoided this while appealing to the Court of Cassation (France’s highest court).
Some people at her campaign event shouted demands for her to return the money and go to jail.
Le Pen denied wrongdoing and said she is innocent.
Her party, Rassemblement National, is anti-immigration and views this election as a strong chance to gain power.
Jordan Bardella, her party’s president, supports her campaign and could become prime minister if she wins.
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A German doctor working in end-of-life care was found guilty of killing 15 patients and was sentenced to life in prison. The doctor used strong drugs to stop patients’ breathing without their permission and sometimes tried to burn their homes to hide his crimes.
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The doctor is 41 years old and from Berlin, identified as Johannes M.
He killed 12 women and 3 men between September 2021 and July 2024.
He used anesthetics and muscle relaxants to cause death within minutes.
He tried to cover up his actions by setting fires in victims’ homes at least 5 times.
Authorities are still investigating many other possible deaths linked to him.
The doctor admitted to killing people and expressed regret during the trial.
Prosecutors said he had no clear reason for killing except the desire to kill.
Similar cases in Germany include other healthcare workers convicted of killing patients.
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Insurgents in southwestern Pakistan killed 18 police officers who had been kidnapped earlier and 11 soldiers in a separate attack. The violence is part of ongoing conflict in Balochistan province, where separatist and militant groups attack security forces and civilians.
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18 police officers were killed after being abducted in the Ziarat district of Balochistan.
11 soldiers died in an ambush on their vehicle on a highway in the same province.
Since Monday, at least 42 people have been killed in related attacks, mostly security personnel.
Pakistan’s military says it has killed 54 insurgents in multiple operations during this period.
The government blames the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) for the attacks.
Pakistan accuses India of supporting the BLA, but India denies this.
The BLA and Pakistani Taliban both have strong presence in Balochistan.
The U.S. designated the BLA as a foreign terrorist group in 2019.
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The Rolling Stones released a new album called "Foreign Tongues," their 25th studio album. The songs show the band’s lasting creativity, featuring guest artists like Paul McCartney and Bruno Mars, and touch on themes of aging, personal reflection, and politics.
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"Foreign Tongues" is the Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album.
Mick Jagger sings about getting older and staying home in the song "Mr. Charm."
The album includes political themes, especially about current America.
Guest musicians include Paul McCartney on bass and Bruno Mars on cowbell.
The late Charlie Watts, the band’s original drummer who died in 2021, plays on one track.
The album continues the band’s creative surge, following their 2023 album "Hackney Diamonds."
Songs like “Divine Intervention” and “Back in Your Life” have strong guitar and vocal performances.
The album has no weak tracks and features a blend of rock and emotional lyrics.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced he will resign from Parliament and run again in a special election in London. He faces questions about large donations and financial ties, while major parties say they will not oppose him in the election.
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Nigel Farage is the leader of the Reform UK party in Britain.
He plans to quit his Parliament seat and seek reelection in a special election.
Farage says the election is a fight between “people versus the establishment.”
Major political parties have agreed not to run candidates against him.
Farage’s finances are under investigation, including a £5 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire.
There are also questions about his links to George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster.
Farage became a lawmaker two years ago after previous failed attempts.
Reform UK has eight seats in the House of Commons and has gained popularity recently.
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President Donald Trump criticized Spain during the NATO summit in Ankara and said the US may stop trade with Spain. He also renewed his demand for Greenland, a territory of Denmark, saying it is important for global protection. NATO leaders and the EU responded by affirming existing agreements and saying Greenland is not for sale.
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President Trump called Spain a “terrible partner” in NATO and threatened to stop trade with Spain.
Spain had refused US use of its military bases for operations against Iran and closed its airspace for US planes.
Spain’s Prime Minister said relations with Washington remain excellent despite Trump’s statements.
The European Union expects the US to follow trade agreements signed with the EU.
Trump said Greenland is important for protecting the world and the US wants more presence there.
Denmark’s Prime Minister firmly stated Greenland is not for sale.
NATO allies want to reduce Trump’s anger over Iran and show they will increase defense spending.
Trump complained that the US spends too much on NATO compared to Europe.
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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Denmark is prepared to protect Greenland after President Donald Trump spoke again about the U.S. wanting to buy the island. She confirmed that Denmark will defend all its territories, including Greenland, which is part of NATO.
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Denmark’s Prime Minister is Mette Frederiksen.
Greenland is a territory owned by Denmark.
President Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of the U.S. buying Greenland again.
Denmark is a member of NATO, a military alliance.
Frederiksen stated Denmark will defend every part of NATO territory, including Greenland.
These remarks were made before a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Denmark’s government has rejected the idea of selling Greenland to the U.S.
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President Donald Trump announced that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran has ended following recent military strikes between the US and Iran. Iran attacked US military sites after the US bombed locations in Iran, which the US said was in response to attacks on shipping.
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President Trump declared the MoU with Iran is "over."
The US carried out bombings targeting sites in Iran.
Iran responded by striking US military installations.
The US said its attacks were in response to Iranian attacks on shipping.
The exchange of strikes happened recently and involved military forces from both countries.
The MoU was an agreement or understanding between the US and Iran that is now ended.
This development marks increased tensions between the two nations.
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