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Trump surprises South African leader in Oval Office with ‘genocide’ evidence including video and photos

Live: Trump ambushes South African leader with evidence of ‘genocide’ during Oval Office meeting

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits US President Trump at the White House

U.S. President Donald Trump meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White house

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Trump channels a conspiracy theory-loving uncle with bizarre Oval Office ambush

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik speak to journalists in the Oval Office at the White House on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC

POLITICS

Trump blasts ‘terrible reporter’ at NBC for asking about Qatar jet during South African meeting

<p>Social media had jokes after President Trump appeared to have a bald spot during a serious meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday. </p>

POLITICS

Trump’s bald spot during Oval Office meeting draws laughter on social media

Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Gerard Gannon shows a firearm, recovered during a search in Miami, to jury members at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City

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Combs’s ex-assistant testifies after Homeland Security agent recounted 2024 mansion raid

Diddy brought three guns to face Suge Knight, assistant says

<p>Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin and Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief Todd Lyons have defended the removal of a group of Asian nationals to South Sudan despite a federal court order</p>

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Trump officials could face criminal contempt over South Sudan deportations, judge says

<p>The alleged hoax shut down the FBI's Tampa, Florida field office for approximately five hours on Tuesday</p>

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‘Trump you need me’: Suspect facing federal charges after bomb hoax shuts FBI Tampa field office

<p>High prices are making eating healthy harder for Americans. A Pew Research Center survey found that 69 percent of people who responded said the increased cost of healthy food in recent years has made it more difficult to eat healthy</p>

NEWS

Around 7 in 10 Americans say high prices have made eating healthy harder

<p>President Donald Trump has shared a fake video of him hitting a golf ball at singer Bruce Springsteen amid a tense public feud. </p>

POLITICS

Trump posts fake video of him hitting Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball as their spat grows

<p>Nichalas San Souci, 24, could face a hefty jail sentence if convicted for the attack on the 8-year-old in New Mexico</p>

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Aspiring rapper, 24, slashed girl, 8, with beer bottle because she was ‘in his way,’ police say

<p>President Donald Trump shakes hands with US commentator Tucker Carlson at the end of a live interview in the finale of the Tucker Carlson Live Tour in 2024</p>

POLITICS

Tucker Carlson says Trump’s deal to build hotel in the Middle East ‘seems like corruption’

<p>Jonathan Rowe was arrested after allegedly showing a student a cell phone picture of his genitalia while they were in the classroom. </p>

Crime

Florida middle school teacher faces deportation after showing student nude photos, cops say

<p>The new Delta bedding set will include a Missoni duvet and white sleeping pillow</p>

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Delta unveils new designer amenity kits and bedding (complete with a cuddle pillow)

<p>An Idaho Chick-fil-A franchise is under fire for alleged bigotry against a Black employee, according to a lawsuit.</p>

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Former Chick-fil-A employee said he faced monstrous racial abuse from coworkers and was fired after he complained

<p>Queues have been known to form at midnight for a prime spot at Greenbrier State Park's beach (above)</p>

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Secret’s out! The once-hidden U.S beach that’s now so popular that reservations are needed

<p>Congresswoman Rep. LaMonica McIver demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside an ICE detention prison, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J</p>

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Democrats double down on ICE confrontations and plan more visits to detention centers: report

<p>Late-night host Stephen Colbert comically spat out water after pointing out that Paramount is looking to pay $50 million to settle Donald Trump's lawsuit over a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris</p>

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Colbert does literal spit-take while trolling CBS corporate bosses over potential ‘bribe’ of Trump

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill edges closer to passing. Here’s what it says, and what it means for you

Mike Johnson inches closer to passing Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

<p>Alan Alda attending AARP's Movies For Grownups Awards in January 2020</p>

Four Seasons creator Alan Alda gives health update after Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

<p>‘Whether you're busy or just craving some quick comfort, I hope these dishes warm your heart as much as your belly!’ Parton said</p>

Dolly Parton announces expansion of food brand with frozen dinners

<p>A Chicago auction house will sell some of President Abraham Lincoln’s belongings, including blood-stained gloves he had in his pocket the night he was killed. </p>

NEWS

Chicago auction house under fire for selling off items on Lincoln’s body the night he was killed

<p>The boycott includes shopping at other affiliated Walmart-branded companies, such as Sam’s Club</p>

Why shoppers are boycotting Walmart again

<p>Hunter Biden confirmed that Jake Tapper repeatedly called him when Beau Biden was dying to get the scoop on his brother’s death.</p>

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Hunter Biden threatened to knock out CNN’s Tapper amid long-running feud: ‘Go f*** yourself, Jake!’

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Taraji P Henson says Hollywood ‘lied’ to her about Black movies and TV shows

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<p>Demonstrators stand by a mural of George Floyd after former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of his murder on April 20, 2021. Federal officials have dropped an civil rights investigation into Minneapolis police and other local law enforcement agencies.</p>

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Trump stops civil rights investigations of police in Minneapolis, Louisville and other communities

<p>Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is taking extreme measures to weed out potential leakers in the Department of Homeland Security </p>

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Noem accused of ramping up polygraphing of DHS staff to root out people leaking embarrassing stories

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Donald Trump Jr says the ‘calling is there’ for him to run for president

<p>Inmates remain in their cell at El Salvador’s Centre for Terrorism Confinement (CECOT) </p>

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Judge rips Trump for trying to ‘set aside rule of law’ in case of asylum-seeker deported to El Salvador

<p>President Donald Trump shakes hands with his billionaire special adviser Elon Musk</p>

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Dems demand investigation over Musk bid to help build Trump’s ‘$500bn’ Golden Dome

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FBI’s Kash Patel, Dan Bongino face MAGA fury over Jeffrey Epstein and ‘deep state’ conspiracies

<p>Cincinnati mayoral candidate and River Church pastor Cory Bowman, who is Vice President JD Vance's half brother, preaches during Easter worship on Sunday April 20 in Cincinnati, Ohio</p>

POLITICS

JD Vance didn’t vote for his half-brother in Cincinnati’s mayoral primary despite posting endorsement

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, as he departs the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha on May 15 2025</p>

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Giving Trump $400m Boeing jet 'gift' was his team’s idea not Qatar’s, report claims

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<p>A major earthquake along the Cascadia subduction zone could trigger a ‘mega-tsunami’</p>

How a strong earthquake could put parts of US in the sea

<p>Oscar Larrainzar, the world's first bladder transplant recipient</p>

Groundbreaking transplant gives recipient hope of a ‘normal life’

<p>Meryl Streep is rumoured for the voice of Aslan the lion</p>

Star-studded cast rumoured for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia films

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Justin Bieber’s Instagram apology to wife Hailey divides opinion

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‘No flour, no food, no water’: Israel continues to pound Gaza as aid still struggles to get through

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<p>Rod Wave has been charged with aggravated assault, possession, and aiming a gun<a href="/topic/gun"></a> at someone</p>

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Rapper Rod Wave arrested on assault and gun charges

<p>Kelly Hansen has announced he will be exiting Foreigner</p>

Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen announces departure from band during performance on The Voice season finale

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Fortnite back on US iPhones after five year fight with Apple

<p>Former Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan’s affair with former Walmart executive Chandra Holt has been exposed. He recently was removed from his position because of the relationship. </p>

NEWS

Married Kohl’s CEO affair with a Walmart exec was retail’s dirty little secret. When it was exposed, it upended retail

<p>Nicole Brown, 39, of Riverside, is facing 15 counts for potential workers’ compensation fraud</p>

CRIME

California cop accused of skiing, attending music festivals, and running 5ks, while claiming disability payments

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Nguyễn Thị Thanh death: Beloved Vietnamese ‘Lunch Lady’ chef dies, aged 58

<p>Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, 24, has been arrested after pretending to be a 16-year-old student to enroll in an Ohio high school. </p>

CRIME

Undocumented migrant, 24, is arrested after he pretended to be a teen to enroll in Ohio high school

<p>A Colorado Rockies fan said he suffered "catastrophic and permanent injuries" to his face and right eye from being hit by a foul ball in 2023.</p>

Fan sues Rockies after foul ball hits eye, blames team’s poor play

Russian drone debris struck the Chiguiv district of Kharkiv

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Kyiv launches drone attack on warplane and missile parts plant

<p>Newark Airport is reducing the number of flights coming in and out to relieve some stress on workers and its system</p>

TRAVEL

How flight reductions at Newark Airport are impacting prices at nearby airports

<p>Members of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap : Mo Chara (Liam O'Hanna) (C), Moglai Bap (L) and DJ Provai (R)</p>

Member of Irish rap band Kneecap charged with terrorism offence over flag displayed at gig

<p>A ‘mega-tsunami’ could potentially wipe out a large chunk of America if a strong enough earthquake hits a specific active fault line, scientist say.</p>

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Scientists warn if a 1,000-ft ‘mega-tsunami’ spurs from an active fault line it could wipe part of America off the map

<p>Waltz checks his mobile phone while attending a cabinet meeting </p>

politics

More than 60 government officials used ‘knock-off’ Signal app – and a hacker got all their data

<p>Caló des Moro was swarmed by 4,000 visitors a day last summer</p>

TRAVEL

Spain’s Balearic Islands to cut ties with influencers in bid to stop ‘selfie tourism’

<p>An indispensable, delightful – and nostalgic – piece of Bond’s hallowed history: Roger Moore and Grace Jones in ‘A View to a Kill’</p>

A View to a Kill doesn’t deserve its reputation as the worst ever Bond

<p>Another walking trend can help you lose weight and stay healthy. Here’s what to know</p>

The latest walking trend that could help burn more calories and lower blood pressure

Heavy rains from hurricane Helene caused record flooding and

Climate

Tropical wave detected in Atlantic — weeks before hurricane season really begins

<p>Kevin Spacey returned to Cannes film festival for the first time since 2016</p>

‘I’m still standing’: Kevin Spacey quotes ‘friend’ Elton John in passionate return speech at Cannes

<p>An ancient statue depicting the Roman goddess of victory has been unearthed at Hadrian’s Wall </p>

Ancient Roman goddess of victory sculpture found at Hadrian’s Wall by amateur archaeologists

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Jimmy Kimmel becomes a grandfather at age 57

<p>Neil Young has become the latest celebrity to back Bruce Springsteen in speaking out against the Trump administration</p>

POLITICS

Neil Young latest rocker to speak up for Springsteen against Trump

<p>Target expects 2025 sales to dip slightly, and warns customers are reducing spending over tariff fears. </p>

NEWS

Target will only raise prices as a ‘last resort’ despite concerns over tariffs

<p>Netflix is releasing a new adaptation of R.L. Stine’s book ‘Fear Street: The Prom Queen’</p>

Goosebumps author reveals which book in the series is ‘really bad’

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Japan minister resigns after saying he’s never bought rice

<p>Brooke Anderson, 27, was charged with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor</p>

crime

Florida high school teacher arrested for having sex with student in classroom before first bell

Putin makes shock unannounced visit to nuclear plant after retaking Kursk

<p>Scientists have discovered "barcodes" within DNA</p>

‘Barcodes’ in the DNA could prevent disease and slow down ageing, researchers say

<p>Justin and Hailey Bieber have been married since 2018</p>

Justin Bieber quietly walks back shady comments about wife Hailey’s Vogue cover

<p>‘You're not dating a checklist, you're dating a real person,’ Barack told Chesky</p>

Barack Obama’s candid dating advice revealed on wife Michelle’s latest podcast

<p>James Robertson has made a request that will likely speed up his own execution</p>

Crime

Death row inmate seeks to volunteer to die after friends are executed in South Carolina

<p>Tommy Robinson has been charged with harassment causing fear of violence against two men</p>

UK Crime

Tommy Robinson charged with harassment causing fear of violence

<p>Shake Shack has introduced fried pickles to its menu</p>

Shake Shack debuts brand new menu item — but fans have concerns

<p>Zachary Alam, here pictured in fuzzy headgear, was pardoned by President Donald Trump for crimes committed during the Capitol riot, but has since been arrested and charges with breaking into a Virginia home and stealing from its residents</p>

News

Jan 6 rioter who smashed glass Ashli Babbitt crawled through is charged with burglary in Virginia

Inside The Beltway

<p>President Trump has announced a plan to build a missile defence system based on Israel’s Iron Dome</p>

VOICES

The Golden Dome will go down as Trump’s most explosive folly

<p>The Senate unexpectedly passed the ‘No Tax on Tips Act,’ a pledge President Donald Trump made during the campaign. It will now move to the House of Representatives for a vote.</p>

POLITICS

Senate passed ‘no tax on tips.’ Here is who could see massive drops in their bill to Uncle Sam

<p>President Donald Trump's approval ratings are below 50 percent on many key issues. </p>

POLITICS

Donald Trump is now receiving disapproving marks on nearly every key issue – only scoring well on the border

<p>Tim Walz, whose son has nonverbal learning disorder</p>

politics

Tim Walz calls out RFK Jr on children's health: ‘Just so blatantly false’

<p>James Comey, has explained the meaning behind the controversial 8647 post, now being investigated by the Secret Service</p>

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James Comey reveals wife's role in notorious ‘8647’ post

<p>Democratic rep. records GOP colleague falling asleep during Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ hearing</p>

Democrat records GOP colleague falling asleep during Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ hearing

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they meet in Helsinki, July 16, 2018</p>

POLITICS

Trump’s two-hour call with Putin can only mean one thing: Europe needs to prepare for a second cold war

Culture

<p>Jeremy Allen White as Carmy with Ayo Edebiri as Syd in The Bear</p>

The Bear fans ‘hope they don’t fumble’ new season as trailer released

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Lilo & Stitch creator reveals his one concern about live-action remake

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Coronation Street and Doctor Who actor Michael McStay dies aged 92

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Gavin & Stacey’s Rob Brydon to lead brand new BBC comedy

<p>Cooper Koch starred as Erik Menendez in season two of 'Monsters'</p>

Monsters shares details of Erik Menendez call after resentencing

<p>Demi Engemann attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Hulu's "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" Season 2 </p>

Mormon Wives star breaks down over ‘cruel’ game of pregnancy roulette

<p>Sally Lindsay in Love Rat</p>

Fans can’t stop binging new Netflix show about a scam holiday romance

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Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut premieres to mixed reviews

<p>Alexander Skarsgård stars in upcoming Apple TV+ original Murderbot, premiering in May</p>

Murderbot: Sci-fi fans praise ‘great’ new streaming series

<p>Adam Ramey of the Dropout Kings (pictured centre, with his bandmate Eddie Wellz, left, and Machine Gun Kelly)</p>

Dropout Kings singer Adam Ramey dies aged 31

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<p>I added the glycolic acid toner into my evening skincare routine three times a week after cleansing and before moisturising — here’s what happened </p>

The Ordinary’s $8 glycolic acid ‘transformed my skin’ in one month

<p>Here’s everything we know so far about <em>The Amazing World of Gumball</em> season 7</p>

Amazing World of Gumball is back for season 7 — Here’s how to watch it

<p>I’ve covered Walmart sales for years — here’s all you need to know</p>

Walmart Memorial Day sale 2025: Best deals live now

<p>I'm an experienced beauty editor in my 40s with typical signs of skin aging including pigmentation, fine lines and a loss of firmness</p>

I saw impressive results in little time with The Ordinary’s $15 serum

Lifestyle

<p>Men are trimming or shaving off their eyelashes in order to appear more ‘masculine’</p>

Health & Families

Why men shaving their eyelashes to look more ‘masculine’ is a bad idea

<p>Lipton Tea</p>

Lipton celebrates International Tea Day by announcing brand refresh

<p>More than 1 billion birds die each year from collisions with sheet glass in the U.S.</p>

How to stop birds hitting windows, and whether predator stickers work

<p>Have you ever considered a sleep divorce?</p>

Health & Families

Why a sleep divorce could save your health and your relationship

If gonorrhoea is not treated, it can cause serious health problems (Alamy/PA)

Health & Families

What are the signs and treatments for gonorrhoea – as new vaccine announced

<p>A microbiologist has revealed whether it is better to shower in the morning or at night</p>

Health & Families

Scientist reveals if a shower in the morning or night is more hygienic

<p>On the house: buying property is an expensive and stressful business</p>

Nothing is more stressful than Britain’s housing market

<p>Most people report procrastinating some of the time</p>

Health & Families

Here’s why you procrastinate – and what you can do about it

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Trump’s savage swipe at reporter during live broadcast goes viral

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Inside the MAGA conspiracy about Biden’s health

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Monkeys caught on camera ‘kidnapping’ another species’ babies

Travel

I got a sneak peek of Epic Universe. Here are 4 secrets I discovered

The $6 billion park — six years in the making — opens Thursday, and comprises a Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park

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<p>The European way of life can hold a few surprises for Americans</p>

Don’t order ketchup! The do’s and don’ts for eating out in Europe and getting along with the locals

<p>Reclining a seat on a plane can lead to ‘recline rage’</p>

I’m an etiquette expert. Here’s my advice on reclining your plane seat

<p>Relax among the sparkling lights of Paris’ night skyline at Mama Shelter Paris East’s rooftop hangout</p>

Best cheap hotels in Paris 2025, reviewed

<p>Swedish Lapland is a winter wonderland with adventure around every corner </p>

The Arctic adventure so thrilling I didn’t need the northern lights

There’s more to Lapland than chasing aurora borealis and searching for Santa, as Harriet Mallinson discovers on a survival experience in Sweden

<p>Star of the Seas is undergoing sea trials ahead of its August launch</p>

First look at Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas on the water

<p>Airbnb issued a reminder ahead of Memorial Day warning guests and hosts that large, disruptive parties are banned and that it has the tech to screen and monitor for violators</p>

Airbnb warns hosts, guests that big summer parties are prohibited

<p>The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's glacier-inspired design helped earn it a place on the 2025 list of world's most beautiful buildings</p>

Two of the world’s most beautiful museums for 2025 are in the US

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Trump slammed for 'endless waste' over $175 billion 'golden dome' – and everyone is making the same point

Trump slammed for 'endless waste' over $175 billion 'golden dome' – and everyone is making the same point

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GTA 6 LIVE: Fresh trailer 2 and screenshot details keep being found by online sleuths

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Avalanche survivor marks 10 years since Nepal quake by scaling 446 UK mountains

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New wax figure of Princess of Wales unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

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Veteran Chelsea Flower Show designer ‘honoured’ to win garden of the year award

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Veteran Chelsea Flower Show designer ‘honoured’ to win garden of the year award

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Kate says Jellycat toys remind her of teenage photographer who died of cancer

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The Last of Us fans spot heartbreaking detail that makes episode 6 even more emotional