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MP Chris Bryant revealed that he was sexually abused as a teenager by the former leader of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Bryant also mentioned that he was sexually assaulted by five male MPs during his career in Westminster, though he did not report these incidents. The National Youth Theatre expressed regret for the abuse and encouraged victims to come forward for support.
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Chris Bryant is a Labour MP and said he was abused by Michael Croft, a former head of the National Youth Theatre.
The abuse took place during the summer of 1978 when Bryant was attending the theatre in London.
Michael Croft, who passed away in 1986, allegedly invited the 16-year-old Bryant for dinner and later asked for sex.
Chris Bryant said he has also been sexually assaulted by five male MPs but has not reported these incidents.
The National Youth Theatre apologized to Bryant and others who reported similar abuse.
Bryant highlighted the historical context, noting homosexuality was frowned upon at the time of the abuse.
He shared his story to help others who may have experienced similar situations feel they are not alone.
The National Youth Theatre encourages anyone who has been abused, regardless of when it occurred, to seek support.
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The article discusses Israel's military actions in southern Syria. Some members of the Israeli government believe the land should belong to Israel permanently.
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Israel's army is actively involved in southern Syria.
One theory suggests that Israel wants to keep Syria weak and divided.
Some members of the Israeli government believe the land should permanently belong to Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is part of the government that supports this view.
The area in question is southern Syria.
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A 19-year-old man was arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with a fatal stabbing of another 19-year-old in a car park in Bury. This is the third arrest related to the incident, which police describe as a targeted attack.
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A teenager was fatally stabbed in a car park in Bury, UK, on Friday night.
A 19-year-old man was arrested at Manchester Airport on Sunday morning.
Two other 19-year-old men were arrested in Bury and Bolton the previous night.
Police believe the stabbing was a targeted attack with no ongoing threat to the public.
The investigation is ongoing and expected to continue into the next week.
The stabbing occurred on a busy Market Street and was witnessed by several people.
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A report reveals that Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC), faces threats and pressure as he investigates alleged war crimes by Israeli officials. Both US and UK officials reportedly exerted pressure on Khan to drop arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
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Karim Khan is the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
Khan is investigating alleged war crimes by Israeli officials related to actions in Gaza.
US and UK officials reportedly pressured Khan to drop arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
The US imposed sanctions on Khan and four other ICC judges.
Khan received a security warning about potential threats from Israel's Mossad intelligence agency.
Allegations of sexual misconduct led to Khan taking indefinite leave, but he denies these claims.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and another individual, Mohammed Deif, for war crimes.
Israel's conflict in Gaza resulted in over 60,430 Palestinian deaths.
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An aid group in Gaza claims that an Israeli military attack on their headquarters killed one worker and injured three others. The Israel Defense Forces denied any knowledge of the attack, which damaged the building and caused fire. This incident is part of ongoing conflict-related tensions in the area.
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The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) says its headquarters in Gaza was attacked.
They reported one worker was killed, named Omar Isleem, and three others were injured.
The building caught fire and was heavily damaged.
The PRCS insists the location of their headquarters is well known and marked as a humanitarian site.
The Israeli military, IDF, denied having conducted any attacks in the area at the time.
There is a severe humanitarian situation in Gaza, with shortages of food and medical supplies.
The United Nations reported over 1,373 Palestinians have died near aid distribution sites since May.
Conflict escalated after a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in October 2023.
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A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at an oil depot in Sochi, Russia. The attack follows Ukraine's pattern of targeting Russian oil facilities in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory. There were no reported injuries from the Sochi incident.
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A Ukrainian drone hit an oil depot in Sochi, Russia, causing a fire.
The attack followed another strike on an oil refinery in Ryazan, central Russia.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities are a response to Russian military actions against Ukraine.
No injuries were reported in the Sochi attack.
Air traffic at Sochi’s airport was briefly halted but has since resumed.
Sochi is not frequently targeted in such attacks, unlike other Russian cities closer to Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials did not comment on the Sochi attack.
Ukraine has promised to increase air strikes against Russia due to rising Russian attacks on its land.
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An amber weather warning has been issued for Scotland due to Storm Floris, which is expected to bring very strong winds and heavy rain. The warning is in effect on Monday from 10:00 to 22:00 BST, with potential dangers including damage to buildings and power disruptions.
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Scotland has an amber weather warning due to Storm Floris.
The warning is valid from 10:00 to 22:00 BST on Monday.
Northern England and Northern Ireland have a yellow warning from 06:00 to midnight.
Storm Floris is bringing strong winds of 80 to 90 mph to Scotland.
There may be damage to buildings and fallen trees.
Power disruptions and flooding are also possible.
The UK experienced strong storms in August in previous years, such as Storm Lilian and Storm Antoni.
The UK had its fifth warmest July on record this year.
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Two young brothers from western Ukraine, known for their guitar performances of hard-rock songs in viral videos, played their first solo concert. Metallica, a famous rock band, had shared their videos online.
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Two tween brothers are from western Ukraine.
They are known for playing hard-rock guitar songs.
Their videos went viral and were shared by Metallica.
The brothers performed their first solo show.
This performance was aimed at a special audience.
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Two tween brothers from Ukraine, who gained attention for their hard-rock guitar videos reposted by Metallica, played their first solo concert for a select audience.
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The performers are two brothers from western Ukraine.
They became popular through viral videos showcasing their guitar skills.
Metallica, a famous heavy metal band, reposted their videos, boosting their visibility.
The brothers performed their first solo show recently.
The concert was for a special audience.
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A Palestinian activist, who contributed to the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," was killed in a shooting attack by settlers in the West Bank. The incident occurred on a Monday.
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A Palestinian activist involved in the documentary "No Other Land" was shot and killed.
The documentary had won an Oscar.
The activist died in an attack by settlers.
The incident took place in the West Bank.
The attack happened on a Monday.
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A volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted for the first time in over 500 years, causing an ash plume to rise high into the sky. Experts believe the eruption and recent significant earthquakes in the region might be related.
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The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Russia erupted for the first time in more than 500 years.
The eruption created an ash plume 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) high.
Russia's emergency ministry stated there are no threats to populated areas from the eruption.
A large earthquake followed, causing tsunami warnings in three areas of Kamchatka.
Last week, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the region led to tsunami warnings as far as French Polynesia and Chile.
The recent earthquake hit the Kuril Islands and could cause waves up to 18 cm (7 inches) high.
Kamchatka is part of the "Pacific Ring of Fire," known for its earthquakes and volcanoes.
The last eruption of Krasheninnikov was recorded in the 15th century.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke to over a million young Catholic attendees at the Youths Jubilee in Rome, expressing that they symbolize a world where peace is achieved through dialogue, not conflict. He highlighted the struggles of youths in war-torn areas and encouraged participants to share their faith and work towards positive change. The event was part of a Holy Year pilgrimage, with the next major gathering set for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul.
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Pope Leo XIV addressed over 1 million young Catholics at the Youths Jubilee in Rome.
He described the attendees as symbols for a world where peace is achieved through dialogue.
He mentioned the struggles of youths from Gaza and Ukraine, affected by war.
The event is part of a Holy Year pilgrimage involving 32 million expected participants.
Over 7,000 priests and 450 bishops also attended the gathering.
Pope Leo encouraged youths to aspire to holiness and spread their faith globally.
The next significant Catholic youth event will be World Youth Day in 2027 in Seoul.
Two young people who traveled to Rome for the event passed away; one due to cardiac arrest.
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Alison Brie and Dave Franco star in a movie called "Together" that explores themes of codependency in relationships. The story follows a couple, Millie and Tim, who face challenges in their relationship while dealing with an unexpected situation during a hike. The actors drew from their own marriage experiences to portray the characters.
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Alison Brie and Dave Franco play a couple named Millie and Tim in the movie "Together."
The plot involves the couple navigating their strained relationship and emotional struggles.
During a hike, a storm forces them into a mysterious cave, intensifying their relationship challenges.
The movie explores themes like monogamy, codependency, and identity loss in relationships.
Brie and Franco used their real-life marriage as inspiration for their roles.
The film does not take a stance on whether codependency is positive or negative, leaving it open to audience interpretation.
Some viewers find the film supports ideas of being single, while others see it as a way to strengthen a relationship.
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The article captures significant global events from the past week using photographs. It covers issues like missile attacks in Kyiv, floods in China, and other international news.
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Russian missile attacks affected Kyiv this week.
China experienced severe flooding.
Israeli forces fired on Palestinians who were seeking humanitarian aid.
England won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.
The article uses photos to highlight these global events.
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China and Russia have started joint naval military exercises in the Sea of Japan to strengthen their partnership. These drills will last three days and include various military activities such as submarine rescues and anti-missile operations. The collaboration reflects increasing military ties between the two countries amid global tension.
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China and Russia have started joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan.
These exercises will last for three days near the Russian port of Vladivostok.
The drills include submarine rescue, joint anti-submarine, air defense, and anti-missile operations.
Four Chinese ships, including guided-missile destroyers, are participating alongside Russian vessels.
China and Russia have held such drills annually since 2012.
Japan's Ministry of Defence has expressed concerns over the growing military cooperation between China and Russia.
China positions itself as neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, yet has not condemned Russia's actions.
The exercises are described as 'defensive' by the Russian Navy Pacific Fleet.
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Two 19-year-old men have been arrested after another 19-year-old man was stabbed and later died in Bury, Greater Manchester. Police believe the attack was targeted and have asked any witnesses to come forward.
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A 19-year-old man died after being stabbed at a car park in Market Street, Bury.
The incident happened just before 9:00 PM on a Friday.
Two 19-year-old suspects were arrested in Bury on Saturday night.
The police are treating the incident as a murder investigation.
Authorities think the attack was targeted and not a broader threat.
Greater Manchester Police appealed for witnesses to contact them.
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A couple in Guernsey discovered a Nazi bunker beneath their house while digging, which they plan to turn into a games room and gym, preserving its historic elements. The house is located on a site that was once a World War Two German gun emplacement. The bunker has well-preserved features like German writings on the walls and an escape hatch.
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Shaun and Carrie Tullier found a Nazi bunker under their house in Guernsey.
The house was the site of a World War Two German gun emplacement.
A previous occupant informed them about a possible bunker, prompting them to dig.
The bunker entrance, blocked since the 1960s, was unearthed during their renovation work.
The bunker contains two main rooms and features German writings like "achtung feind hort mit."
Despite water damage over the years, the structure remains mostly intact.
The couple plans to convert the bunker into a games room and gym while preserving its historical features.
The Channel Islands, including Guernsey, were occupied by German forces from 1940 to 1945.
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Heavy snowfall covered parts of New South Wales, Australia, which led to locals enjoying snow activities such as building snowmen and having snowball fights. About 200 cars got stuck as this region experienced its largest snowstorm in 20 years. Brendan Gough, from Queensland, traveled to see the snow as he had never seen it before.
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Parts of New South Wales in Australia experienced heavy snowfall over the weekend.
This snowfall was the heaviest in 20 years within the state.
Approximately 200 vehicles were stranded due to the snow.
Locals engaged in activities like making snowmen and snowball fights.
Brendan Gough, a visitor from Queensland, traveled to see the snow for the first time.
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Four workers died in Japan after falling into a manhole near Tokyo while inspecting sewage pipes. The accident happened during an emergency inspection ordered by the government after a road collapse in January. Toxic gas was found coming from the manhole, but the exact cause of the fall is still unknown.
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Four workers died after falling into a manhole near Tokyo, Japan.
The incident took place during a sewage pipe inspection in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture.
The inspection was ordered by the government following a road collapse in January.
The manhole is 60 cm wide and over 10 meters deep.
Toxic hydrogen sulfide gas was detected coming from the manhole.
The workers were in their 50s and part of a team of about 10 people.
Emergency personnel and rescue teams responded to the scene.
The exact reason for the initial fall is still under investigation.
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Twenty years after Lucy Hargreaves was killed in her home, her family is still seeking justice. While police have arrested 21 people in connection with the case, no one has been convicted. Merseyside Police continue their investigation and appeal for any new information.
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Lucy Hargreaves was 22 years old when she was killed on 3 August 2005 in Walton, Liverpool.
Three men entered her home, shot her, and then set the house on fire.
Her partner and two-year-old daughter escaped the fire by jumping out of a window.
Police have arrested 21 people, but no one has been found guilty.
A renewed appeal for information includes details about a phone and a car used in the crime.
Merseyside Police are still actively investigating and have urged people with any information to come forward.
A gold Lexus car related to the case was abandoned shortly after the murder.
Police are interested in speaking to Kevin Thomas Parle, who is believed to be abroad and is wanted for a separate murder case.
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