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Three teenage boys in Hampshire received non-custodial sentences for raping two girls, prompting UK government review of the sentences as potentially "unduly lenient." MP Jess Phillips and police officials criticized the youth rehabilitation orders, saying they send a harmful message despite the defendants' cognitive and behavioral difficulties.

Stewart McLean, an actor who appeared on Netflix's "Virgin River," has been missing since May 15 in British Columbia, Canada. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team assumed the case on May 20 after uncovering evidence suggesting McLean is a homicide victim.

Australian long-distance swimmer Linda McGill completed the first 45-kilometer swim around Hong Kong Island on May 22, 1976, finishing at Repulse Bay beach after 17 hours in the water. The 29-year-old former Olympic athlete said she would repeat the feat for A$20,000 and expressed exhaustion after what she called the toughest swim of her life.

A Reddit user reported that a Steam Controller's magnetic charging puck nearly caught fire when a metal watch strap made contact with its exposed metal contacts, causing a short circuit. Valve's manual warns users to keep metallic objects away from the charging puck to prevent sparks and potential fire hazards.

Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu strongly denied rumors that Esteban Ocon would be replaced, calling the stories published online "complete bullshit" with no factual foundation. Komatsu criticized the journalism standards behind the rumors, which originated from social media and smaller outlets, and suggested they resulted from mistranslations and lack of source verification.

Hong Kong's ICAC charged 62-year-old Wen Congmei with offering a HK$10,000 bribe to a Legal Aid Department clerk to influence her grandson's custody case. Wen was granted bail and her case was adjourned to July 22.

British climber Kenton Cool set a record on Friday by summiting Mount Everest for the 20th time, becoming the first non-Nepali climber to achieve the feat. His achievement comes as two Indian climbers died during their descent and experts warn that overcrowding on the mountain poses serious safety risks.

Korean entertainment leaders gathered at an industry summit in Los Angeles to assess a decade of growth that has made Korean content a global phenomenon, citing successes like "Parasite," "Squid Game," and K-pop's expansion across multiple age demographics and markets. Industry executives discussed how Korean content has transcended from niche to mainstream, with brands and producers now actively seeking partnerships with K-pop stars and Korean storytelling to reach international audiences.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is deploying 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing an earlier cancellation decision. Trump tied the deployment to his relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki and continues pressuring European NATO allies to increase defense spending.

Top tennis players including Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, and Iga Swiatek limited their French Open media commitments to 15 minutes Friday to protest prize money levels at Grand Slam tournaments. The players are demanding 22% of tournament revenue go to prize money by 2030, compared to the French Open's current 15% allocation.