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Are these celebrities trying to dodge the draft in Taiwan?

Taiwan authorities have questioned nearly a dozen celebrities for allegedly dodging their mandatory military draft. The series of high-profile interrogations is a symptom of a longstanding problem recruiting willing and able-bodied men into the military. This comes at a time when the self-ruled island is facing ongoing threats of a potential Chinese invasion, pushing the government to reform the military and turn its image around.

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Are these celebrities trying to dodge the draft in Taiwan?

Taiwan authorities have questioned nearly a dozen celebrities for allegedly dodging their mandatory military draft. The series of high-profile interrogations is a symptom of a longstanding problem recruiting willing and able-bodied men into the military. This comes at a time when the self-ruled island is facing ongoing threats of a potential Chinese invasion, pushing the government to reform the military and turn its image around.

01:05 - Source: CNN

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Witnesses testify on Diddy's alleged abuse of Cassie Ventura

Two corroborating witnesses were called to verify Cassie Ventura's claims that she was abused throughout her relationship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs. These witnesses were Dawn Richard and Kelly Morgan, Ventura's former best friend.

01:55 - Source: CNN

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North Korea abruptly closes border after welcoming Western visitors

North Korea is refusing to issue new visas just weeks after letting foreign social media influencers inside the country. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Collins asks Trump about meeting with Putin

CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked President Trump in the Oval Office today whether he thinks meeting with Russian President Putin is necessary for peace with Ukraine.

00:45 - Source: CNN

The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to a landmark deal aimed at “resetting” their post-Brexit relationship, but not everyone's thrilled. Is the deal a sign of Brexit regrets? CNN's Max Foster breaks it down.

What to know about UK's new Brexit 'reset' deal with EU

The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to a landmark deal aimed at “resetting” their post-Brexit relationship, but not everyone's thrilled. Is the deal a sign of Brexit regrets? CNN's Max Foster breaks it down.

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What happened during Trump and Putin’s call

Monday’s phone call between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and President Trump marked a turning point in peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh lays out what might come next.

01:28 - Source: CNN

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Edan Alexander’s parents ‘never gave up hope’

Last week, the final Israeli-American hostage believed to be alive, Edan Alexander, was released and reunited with his family. CNN's Anderson Cooper spoke with Edan's parents, Yael and Adi, hours after he was discharged from the hospital.

02:32 - Source: CNN

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Trump signs bill to fight deepfake porn

At a Rose Garden ceremony, President Trump signed the “Take It Down Act” into law with First Lady Melania Trump at his side. CNN’s Clare Duffy explains the law will boost protections for victims of revenge porn and nonconsensual, AI-generated sexual images and increase accountability for the tech platforms where the content is shared.

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Authorities say suspect targeted fertility clinic

The suspect killed in what authorities say was a targeted attack on a Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion has been identified as 25-year-old Guy Bartkus. Bartkus was the sole person killed in the blast.

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Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos and América Yamilet Sánchez were cadets in the Mexican navy aboard the Cuauhtémoc when it struck the Brooklyn Bridge, killing both sailors. Reuters spoke to the mayor of San Mateo del Mar, in Oaxaca, Mexico, where Marcos’ hometown is mourning the tragedy.

Mexico town mourns sailors' deaths in Brooklyn Bridge crash

Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos and América Yamilet Sánchez were members of the Mexican navy aboard the Cuauhtémoc when it struck the Brooklyn Bridge, killing both the cadet and sailor. Reuters spoke to the mayor of San Mateo del Mar, in Oaxaca, Mexico, where Marcos’ hometown is mourning the tragedy.

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Putin speaks post-phone call with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to reporters about Russia's position on its war with Ukraine after the president's earlier high stakes phone call with US President Donald Trump.

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