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Former National Youth Theatre performers and parents allege that entertainer Cole Thomas Johnston, 28, charged with grooming and raping a girl, worked for the organization during the years of his alleged offenses, although there is no indication of abuse occurring within the group or its awareness of the activities. The organization maintains that it has strict policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students. Want More Context? 🔎

During a White House event, President Trump addressed concerns about India facing secondary tariffs despite China's higher purchases of Russian oil. He emphasized that more secondary sanctions would be imposed on countries engaging in Russian oil and gas transactions, interrupting the questioner to assert that "it's okay." Want More Context? 🔎

Trump is set to double tariffs on imports from India to 50%, citing India's oil purchases from Russia, which India calls "unfair and unreasonable." The tariffs will impact imports from at least 70 countries, with a significant escalation expected in international trade tensions. Want More Context? 🔎

A military helicopter crash in Ghana resulted in the deaths of all eight individuals on board, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. The aircraft went off radar while en route from Accra to the Ashanti region, with the wreckage found in Adansi; the cause of the crash is under investigation, and the government has declared it a national tragedy. Want More Context? 🔎

Each year, approximately 400 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced globally, with only 9% recycled, while the UN seeks a treaty to address plastic waste amid stalled negotiations largely due to petrostate opposition. In response, initiatives like plastic offsetting, similar to carbon credits, have emerged, but critics warn they may enable pollution without reducing production, potentially harming communities reliant on plastic waste. Want More Context? 🔎

An EU official reported that the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire despite some improvements in fuel delivery and routes, as well as increased aid truck entries and infrastructure repairs. However, significant obstacles persist, primarily the lack of a safe environment for large-scale aid distribution. Want More Context? 🔎