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The Cannes Film Festival is starting, and many Hollywood stars, such as Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lawrence, will be there. This festival is known for showcasing films that may become future award winners. Several actors are also debuting their directing skills this year.
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The Cannes Film Festival begins on Tuesday and will feature many Hollywood stars on the red carpet.
Cannes is an important event where films often premier before becoming award contenders.
Scarlett Johansson stars in one film and will also debut her first directed film, "Eleanor the Great."
Jennifer Lawrence stars in "Die My Love," directed by Lynne Ramsay.
Josh O'Connor features in two films at Cannes, one alongside Paul Mescal and another as an art thief.
Notable directors at the festival include Wes Anderson, whose film features a large cast of famous actors like Tom Hanks and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Robert De Niro will receive an honorary award at the festival.
Several actors like Kristen Stewart are also directing films that will compete in a special category called "Un Certain Regard."
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Gérard Depardieu, a well-known French actor, is facing a verdict in a sexual assault trial. He has been accused by two women of groping them during a film shoot in 2021, charges which he denies. The prosecution has asked for an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a fine if he is found guilty.
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Gérard Depardieu is a French actor facing charges of sexual assault.
Two women testified that Depardieu groped them on a film set in Paris in 2021.
The prosecutor suggested an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a €20,000 fine.
Depardieu denies the allegations, claiming any contact was accidental.
The incidents are alleged to have happened during the filming of "Les Volets Verts."
Depardieu has not worked as an actor for three years due to these allegations.
He recently started working on a new film directed by Fanny Ardant.
Other famous figures like Brigitte Bardot have spoken publicly about the case.
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Kim Kardashian is testifying in a Paris court about a robbery in 2016, where she was held at gunpoint and lost jewelry worth millions. The trial involves ten people, with some defendants being older and in poor health, and the jewels have not been recovered.
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Kim Kardashian is giving testimony at a Paris court regarding a 2016 robbery.
During the robbery, she was held at gunpoint and lost millions in jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring.
Ten people are currently on trial for the crime.
The robbery occurred in a luxury suite during Paris Fashion Week.
Police believe the stolen jewels were broken up and sold.
Some defendants are elderly and face health issues.
The alleged ringleader is deaf and mute, communicating his statements in writing.
The burglars used burner phones and parked a car nearby to help with the robbery.
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Edan Alexander, a US-Israeli citizen, was reunited with his family in Israel after Hamas released him. He had been held captive in Gaza for 19 months after being captured while serving in the Israeli army. His release happened as part of efforts to initiate a ceasefire before a visit by US President Donald Trump.
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Edan Alexander is a 21-year-old US-Israeli who was held by Hamas for 19 months.
He was serving in the Israeli army when captured on 7 October 2023.
His release was facilitated by a pause in Israel's military operations in Gaza.
Hamas stated the release was a goodwill gesture ahead of US President Trump's visit.
President Trump congratulated Alexander's family upon his release.
Alexander was transferred to Israeli authorities before reuniting with his family.
The Israeli military provided a "safe corridor" for his release.
His family is calling for continued efforts to free the remaining 58 hostages.
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The United Nations is urging international efforts to help the people in Gaza, where almost half a million individuals are at risk of severe hunger. Parents are struggling to find basic necessities like food and medicine for their children due to an ongoing Israeli blockade, which has been in place for three months.
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The UN called for urgent international help to deliver aid to Gaza.
Nearly half a million people in Gaza are facing severe hunger.
This number represents one in five people in Gaza.
Parents worry about securing food and medicine for their children.
The Israeli blockade of aid to Gaza has lasted for three months.
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In a trial, prosecutors accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of using his fame and violence to abuse women and run a criminal enterprise. Combs pleaded not guilty to charges like sex trafficking and racketeering while his lawyers argued his lifestyle isn't criminal. The court heard from a hotel security guard and others about incidents involving Combs and his ex-girlfriends.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial, accused of using his fame and violence in acts of abuse.
Combs faces charges including racketeering and sex trafficking.
He has pleaded not guilty to these charges.
Prosecutors mention two main alleged victims, including his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra Ventura.
A surveillance video from 2016 shows Combs reportedly assaulting Ms. Ventura in a hotel.
A hotel security guard, Israel Florez, testified about seeing Ms. Ventura distressed.
The guard claimed Combs offered him money to "make it go away," which he declined.
Combs’ attorneys argue that while Combs has a different lifestyle, it doesn't prove a criminal enterprise.
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President Donald Trump signed an order to reduce prescription drug prices in the US, but there are questions about its details and effectiveness. The order aims to lower costs by making US drug prices similar to other countries and changing how drugs are bought and sold.
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President Trump signed an order to lower US prescription drug prices.
The plan seeks to make US drug prices equal to those in other countries.
Trump claims prices might drop by 30% to 80% immediately.
Experts doubt the order will have a quick effect on prices.
The US healthcare system is complex with private insurance and government programs.
US drug prices are higher than in Australia, Canada, and France.
The order suggests selling drugs directly to consumers, bypassing insurance.
The idea of importing cheaper drugs from abroad faces safety and trade issues.
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Poland's foreign minister says that Russia used social media to hire people to set fire to a shopping center in Warsaw last year. The fire, which destroyed many businesses, is believed to be orchestrated by Russian intelligence services. Poland has taken steps like closing Russian consulates to reduce Russia's influence in the country.
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Poland's foreign minister claims Russia recruited people via the messaging app Telegram to set a shopping center fire in Warsaw.
The fire happened in May 2024 and destroyed 1,400 small businesses, affecting many, especially the Vietnamese community in Warsaw.
Poland closed Russia's consulate in Krakow and one in Poznań due to these events and other accusations like cyberwarfare.
The concept of "hybrid warfare" describes actions like the alleged fire, where attacks are done in a sneaky way to avoid being called an act of war.
Only one Russian consulate and its embassy remain open in Poland now.
Poland's investigation into the fire concluded it was organized by someone in Russia.
Russia denies involvement and calls Poland's accusations unfair and harmful to their relations.
Some people accused of being involved in the fire are in custody, while others have been identified and are being sought.
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The PKK, a Kurdish group, is ending its armed conflict against Turkey after 40 years, which has led to 40,000 deaths. The decision follows a call by their jailed leader, Abdullah Ocalan, to pursue democracy instead of violence.
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The PKK was involved in a 40-year conflict with the Turkish state.
Abdullah Ocalan, the PKK leader, urged disarmament in February.
The conflict resulted in 40,000 deaths.
The PKK is considered a terrorist group by Turkey, the UK, the US, and the EU.
No public promises have been made by the Turkish government regarding the PKK disbanding.
Abdullah Ocalan, the PKK leader, has been imprisoned since 1999.
The conflict affected regions in Turkey and northern Iraq, and involved violent events like bombings.
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, currently detained in The Hague, has been elected mayor of his hometown based on early results. While two of his aides were re-elected to the senate, the elections also highlighted a power struggle between the Duterte and Marcos families. Counting continues to determine outcomes, especially concerning Vice-President Sara Duterte's political future.
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Rodrigo Duterte, detained in The Hague, was elected mayor of his home city.
Two of Duterte's close aides, Christopher "Bong" Go and Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, were re-elected to the Philippine senate.
The midterm elections featured a rivalry between the Duterte and Marcos dynasties.
Vice-President Sara Duterte's political career may be at risk if the senate votes to impeach her.
The Duterte family retained significant political control in the southern Philippines.
Duterte's youngest son, Sebastian, became vice-mayor, allowing him to perform mayoral duties.
The elections, held under hot conditions, involved incidents of violence and technical issues with voting machines.
The election scene included entertainment-style campaigns common in Philippine politics.
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The US and China have agreed to lower some of the taxes they put on goods from each other, soothing tensions in their trade relationship. This deal reduces some tariffs and pauses others for 90 days, potentially easing the trade conflict between the two countries.
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The US and China agreed to reduce tariffs on goods traded between the two nations.
Some tariffs will be completely removed, while others will be paused for 90 days.
US tariffs on Chinese goods will drop from 145% to 30%, and Chinese tariffs on US goods will fall from 125% to 10%.
China has also stopped some non-tariff barriers, like blocking certain mineral exports to the US.
The US will keep a 20% tariff to pressure China to tackle illegal fentanyl trade.
Talks for this agreement took place in Switzerland.
The US exports to China include soybeans and petroleum; China exports electronics and toys to the US.
The US imports more from China than it exports, which has been a concern for the US government.
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The United States and China have agreed to lower tariffs on each other's goods after negotiating in Geneva. While the deal reduces tariffs, challenges remain as both countries are still cautious about fully resolving their trade differences.
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The US and China held trade talks in Geneva, focusing on reducing tariffs.
US tariffs on Chinese goods will decrease to 30%.
Chinese tariffs on US goods will lower to 10%.
Both countries want to avoid cutting off trade completely.
Economists believe the agreement is better than expected but not a total resolution.
China's economy faces challenges like a housing crisis and high youth unemployment.
The US and China have agreed to continue discussions to resolve more issues.
China hopes the US will further adjust its approach to tariffs in the future.
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Pope Leo XIV, in his first speech to the media at the Vatican, asked for the release of journalists who are in prison and emphasized the importance of press freedom. He also talked about the role of journalists in highlighting global issues and cautioned against using media for negative purposes. The Pope mentioned concerns about artificial intelligence, urging responsible use.
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Pope Leo XIV gave his first speech to media in the Vatican.
He called for journalists in prison to be released.
The Pope stressed the importance of press freedom.
He encouraged journalists to highlight injustice and poverty.
The Pope advised the media to avoid spreading division and hate.
He spoke against aggressive communication and urged for respectful dialogue.
Pope Leo mentioned using artificial intelligence responsibly in media.
His speech was mainly in Italian, with a humorous opening in English.
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A group of 49 white South African Afrikaners has been granted refugee status under a Trump administration plan and is traveling to the United States. This move comes amid criticisms from the South African government, which sees the resettlement as politically driven. The tensions are part of larger disputes between the U.S. and South Africa over racial and diplomatic issues.
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49 white South Africans are traveling to the US after being granted refugee status.
They boarded a flight from Johannesburg to Washington DC.
The South African government criticized the US plan as "politically motivated."
Relations between the US and South Africa have been tense, partly due to issues of racial discrimination.
Elon Musk, a South African-born adviser to Trump, has made controversial claims about white people in South Africa.
South Africa’s government denies claims of discrimination against its white minority.
The tensions include disagreements over policies towards Israel at the International Court of Justice.
This US resettlement occurs while there's a wider crackdown on migrants from other countries.
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Workers found crates filled with Nazi documents in the basement of Argentina's Supreme Court. These documents, sent from the German embassy in Tokyo in 1941, include Nazi propaganda and membership booklets.
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Workers in Argentina's Supreme Court found wooden crates with Nazi documents while clearing the basement.
The documents were originally sent by the German embassy in Tokyo, arriving in Argentina in June 1941.
Argentine customs officials found Nazi propaganda inside the pouches and confiscated them.
An Argentine judge ordered the seizure of all 83 pouches containing the documents.
The documents were intended to promote Adolf Hitler's ideas in Argentina during World War Two.
The Buenos Aires Holocaust Museum is helping catalog the documents.
Argentina was once a refuge for high-ranking Nazis after World War Two.
In 2000, Argentina's President Fernando de la Rúa apologized for the country's role in sheltering Nazi war criminals.
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The UN-backed assessment warns that Gaza's 2.1 million residents face a severe hunger threat due to an ongoing Israeli blockade that prevents humanitarian aid from entering. Over 244,000 people are severely suffering from lack of food, and nearly 71,000 children might experience serious malnutrition in the coming months.
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Gaza has 2.1 million residents at risk of famine because of an Israeli blockade on aid.
The findings come from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report.
244,000 people are experiencing severe, or "catastrophic," food insecurity.
Israel's blockade has lasted 70 days and halts food, medicine, and other aid.
The UN has condemned the blockade, and aid is ready to enter if allowed.
Nearly 71,000 young children are at risk of severe malnutrition by next April.
93% of Gaza's population faces high acute food insecurity levels.
The crisis started after Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023, leading to a military response.
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The Kurdish group known as the PKK, which has been fighting the Turkish government for about 40 years, announced it will stop using weapons and disband. This decision follows a call from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan, who suggested ending the armed struggle in favor of seeking Kurdish rights through democratic politics.
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The PKK is a Kurdish group that started an insurgency against Turkey 40 years ago.
The insurgency has resulted in over 40,000 deaths.
The PKK's leader, Abdullah Ocalan, is in prison and called for the group to disband in February.
The PKK once sought an independent Kurdish state but now focuses on Kurdish autonomy and rights.
The PKK is labeled a terrorist organization by Turkey, the EU, UK, and US.
Speculation exists that Ocalan may be paroled following this decision.
President Erdogan of Turkey could benefit politically from this development if he gains Kurdish support in the upcoming 2028 election.
A spokesperson for President Erdogan’s party remarked that this step would contribute to achieving a "terror-free Turkey."
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Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket just before India's five-Test series in England. The 36-year-old played 123 Tests for India, scoring 9,230 runs, and was the team's most successful captain in this format.
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Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket immediately, ahead of India's England tour starting June 20.
Kohli played 123 Test matches for India and scored a total of 9,230 runs.
His career batting average in Test cricket is 46.85.
Kohli started his Test career against the West Indies in 2011.
He captained India in 68 Test matches, winning 40 of them, making him the country's most successful Test captain.
Kohli plans to continue playing in one-day international cricket even after retiring from Test matches.
He has scored 30 centuries in Test matches, but only three since January 2020.
Kohli's most recent century was against Australia in November, his first in 15 innings over 16 months.
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Top military officials from India and Pakistan are set to have talks on Monday to discuss the details of a ceasefire they agreed upon over the weekend. The ceasefire, arranged with the help of the United States, seems to have stopped the recent intense fighting between the two countries, which have a long history of conflict over the Kashmir region.
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India and Pakistan are discussing a ceasefire that started recently.
The United States helped arrange this ceasefire between the two countries.
Before the ceasefire, there were four days of intense shelling and aerial attacks between India and Pakistan.
Both countries have fought two wars over the Kashmir region, which they both claim fully but administer partially.
India reopened 32 airports on Monday, which were closed due to safety concerns.
Both India and Pakistan declared military victory after the ceasefire.
India and Pakistan accuse each other of striking military targets and causing casualties during the recent conflict.
India claims it targeted nine armed group facilities in Pakistan, while Pakistan asserts it hit 26 military sites in India.
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Poland has accused Russian intelligence services of starting a fire that destroyed a shopping center in Warsaw in May 2024. The fire destroyed many businesses, and some people involved have been arrested. Russia has not responded to these claims but has previously denied similar accusations.
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A fire in May 2024 destroyed the Marywilska shopping center in Warsaw.
Polish officials claim Russian intelligence ordered the arson.
Some suspects are in custody, and others have been identified.
Poland believes the fire is part of "hybrid warfare" by Russia, which involves attacks designed to harm without sparking a full-scale war.
Moscow has denied involvement in such sabotage activities across Europe.
The fire affected 1,400 small businesses, many owned by Warsaw's Vietnamese community.
Poland's investigation involved cooperation with Lithuania, where similar incidents occurred.
A temporary shopping center was opened three months after the fire, and another site was opened in October 2024 for displaced traders.
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