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BEIJING, May 25 (Reuters) - The death toll from flooding ‌in southwestern China's Chongqing has ‌risen to nine and 11 people ​are missing following torrential rain in the municipality, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday.

Flooding in Chongqing

A ‌number of ⁠neighbourhoods and villages in the district of Yongchuan ⁠were severely hit by sudden, extreme rainfall overnight on Saturday, ​state media ​reported ​earlier. Three deaths ‌were confirmed on Sunday.

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The rainfall caused flash floods and landslides in the area and more than 2,000 residents have been ‌relocated, the state-run ​Xinhua news agency ​said.

Dozens ​of people were killed ‌earlier last week ​when a ​belt of intense rainfall swept across large areas of ​central ‌and southwestern China.

(Reporting by Xiuhao ​Chen and Ryan Woo;Editing ​by Helen Popper)

Sydney Sweeney’s breakout role in "Euphoria" may have made her one of Hollywood’s most talked-about young stars, but experts warn the same provocative image fueling her fame could eventually limit how seriously the industry takes her.

Sweeney's performance in "Euphoria" has dominated social media and headlines since theseason three premiere on April 12. This marks the last season of the award-winning HBO show that originally captivated its audience back in 2019.

"'Euphoria' clearly helped establish Sydney Sweeney as a fearless performer, physically and emotionally, and that’s part of why she broke through. The risk is that when the public conversation focuses more on the sexualized aspects of the role than on the performance, the same work that made her seem daring can start to narrow the brand," crisis and reputation management expert Dave Quast told Fox News Digital.

"Sexuality on screen is not inherently unserious," he added. "The problem is when it becomes the dominant shorthand for the actor. For Sweeney, the challenge is not that she has played sexualized roles. The challenge is making sure those roles continue to read as character choices, not as the entire brand proposition."

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Sweeney and "Euphoria" have faced criticism each week as her portrayal of Cassie has focused largely on her character's leap into theworld of OnlyFansand sexually explicit content. Some fans have gone so far as to label the show "humiliating" for Sweeney.

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"Sydney Sweeney in season 3 is literally just humiliating her. I don't get how they don't see that it's not about this, her role is reduced to basically HUMILIATING HER, she's not gonna win any awards like that," one user wroteon X, before referencing a future scene. "They dress her like a baby, pretending to be a baby with a pacifier for what?"

Still, industry insiders agreed that Sweeney is benefiting from the attention in the short term.

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"Visibility is currency, and Sweeney has become one of the rare young actresses who can reliably generate conversation around almost anything she does," Quast, founder of EDQ Strategies, explained. "That has real commercial value."

But another crisis PR and reputation management expert warned that constant attention doesn’t always translate into long-term credibility.

"The price comes if the attention starts to feel one-dimensional," Kelcey Kintner, senior vice president at Red Banyan, told Fox News Digital. "If every headline is about her body, the showy scenes, or how provocative the role is, that can make it harder for the public to actually focus on and see her talent. I do think she is trying to make that effort to find balance in her career and grow as an actress."

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According to Quast, Sweeney’s brand is now "walking a delicate line" as the cultural conversation surrounding her grows beyond just acting.

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"'Euphoria' created one perception of her, but the broader cultural conversation has created another," the brand expert explained. "Some audiences have been eager to read her as aconservative-coded alternative to more progressivecelebrity branding, and she has not exactly discouraged that interpretation. That’s risky, because once an actor becomes associated with a polarizing cultural argument, the work itself can get overshadowed. From a reputation standpoint, the challenge is not to let the cultural symbolism overtake the acting."

Kintner noted that "Euphoria" itself has become so culturally dominant that it can eclipse Sweeney’s other performances.

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"The issue is that 'Euphoria' is such a loud show culturally," she explained. "It can overpower everything else in the conversation. So even if she is doing strong work elsewhere, one explicit or controversial scene can dominate a news cycle. That is the tricky part here. Her serious work is there, but her most viral work does not always reflect the full scope of her talent and abilities."

While Sweeney has earned praise for her recent serious projects –including "The Housemaid," "Christy,""Americana" and "Immaculate" – experts emphasized viral moments still tend to shape public perception faster than nuanced performances.

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"A provocative scene or image can dominate social media instantly, and that can create the illusion of cultural importance," Quast noted.

"Sexualization can create instant attention, and in today’s media environment, attention is money," Kintner added. "Aprovocative scene, red carpet look, or marketing moment can travel faster than a nuanced performance. That is just the reality of the world we live in with technology. But it is also a risky shortcut."

"It can get people talking, but it does not always build the kind of respect or longevity an actor wants," she added. "The real power move is turning the attention to something bigger, whether that is better roles, more creative control, or a brand that is not dependent on shock value. For Sydney, ‘Euphoria’ made people pay attention. The question is whether she can refocus that attention back to her talent and build a long-term, sustainable career in Hollywood."

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Quast said the explicit nature of "Euphoria" doesn’t necessarily damage Sweeney’s reputation as a serious actress, but warned that public perception of those scenes could ultimately shape how narrowly audiences define her brand.

"The deeper issue is not whether the scenes are explicit," the PR expert explained. "It’s whether the public sees them as serving a performance or simply serving the spectacle around Sydney Sweeney. If the audience talks about Cassie’s psychology, Sweeney benefits as an actress. If the audience only talks about the sexualized aspects of the role, the brand narrows.

"That’s why her next few choices matter," Quast emphasized. "She doesn’t need to run away from sexuality, but she does need to keep pairing it with roles that are emotionally, intellectually or dramatically specific."

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Donny Osmondis a grandfather of 16.

The "Soldier of Love" singer and his wifeDebbie Osmondhave their hands full — in the best way possible, of course — with the kids oftheir five sons, Don Jr., Jeremy, Brandon, Chris and Josh.

Over the years, Donny has given several glimpses of his family's tight-knit bond as theycelebrate holidays togetherand attend his concerts. In June 2025, he shared a series of photoson Facebookcaptioned, "16 grandchildren and counting!"

Butduring big family events, Donny tries to sit back and enjoy being a grandpa.

"I'm the head of the family with my wife, but I kind of take a backseat when we're all together because I let my boys take over," he told PEOPLE in August 2023. "I consciously make an effort to take a back seat and just be grandpa, not a celebrity, not the head of the house with my wife, none of that. It's just like grandpa's in the corner playing with the grandkids. That's what I like to do."

Take a look back at some of Osmond's sweetest moments with his grandchildren below.

Donny Osmond Dressing Up with His Grandkids for Halloween

In 2015, the Osmond family went all out for Halloween! Donny shared a cute photo of their costumes onInstagram, ranging fromMarvelsuperheroes to his and his wife'sStar Warscostumes.

Donny Osmond Enjoying a Family Trip to Hawaii

The Osmond clan jetted off to the Aloha State for a fun-filled family vacation in August 2016.

"Our family trip to Hawaii would've made for a very funny reality show," Donny joked at the time in the caption of a group photo onInstagramfrom their trip. "Put together 8 grandkids, 5 children, 3 wives, and my sweetheart of 38 years and you get a whole lot of priceless moments."

Donny Osmond Trick-or-Treating with His Grandkids

For Halloween 2016, Donny escorted two of his grandchildren — who were dressed as Superman and Glinda fromThe Wizard of Oz— around for all kinds of snacks and treats.

"This is the best. Grandpa is in Halloween Heaven," the "Puppy Love" singer wrote onInstagram.

Donny Osmond Celebrating the Holidays with His Grandkids

Ahead of Thanksgiving 2016, Donny reflected on what he most appreciates: his family.

"Today I'm particularly grateful for these 17 people. They truly mean everything to me," he captioned the photo onInstagramof his family standing in front of a Christmas tree.

Donny Osmond Celebrating His Birthday with His Grandkids

Donny shared a photo of himself and his son Chris having a joint birthday party in December 2016 — the two celebrate just three days apart, on Dec. 9 and Dec. 12, respectively.

"All but two of my grandkids helped us blow out the candles," theDonny & Mariestar captioned the family photo of him surrounded by six of his grandkids onInstagram.

Donny Osmond with His Grandchildren Backstage

Donny and three of his grandsons shared a sweet moment backstage after he performed at the Sandy Amphitheater in Utah in July 2017.

"It's always fun when the grandkids come to see Bapa perform!" he captioned the photo onInstagram, noting his grandkids' cute nickname for him.

Donny Osmond Introducing His Grandson Peder

In August 2017, Donny shared a precious photo of himself cuddling his newborn grandson, which he captioned onInstagram, "Welcome to the world, sweet baby Peder."

He echoed a similar sentiment in hisFacebook post, sharing the same photo while also noting Peder's middle name, Clark, and adding, "We love you so much."

Donny Osmond Introducing His Grandson Willem

Just one month later, Donny introduced another addition to his brood onInstagram.

"Say hello to my sweet little Willem River Osmond," he captioned a photo of himself holding his newborn grandson in September 2017.

Donny Osmond Cuddling with His Grandchildren

In April 2019, the "Go Away Little Girl" singer shared a cute Instagram photo of himself cuddling with two of his grandkids on the couch.

Donny Osmond with His Grandchildren in Utah

Donny and his wife bonded with their grandchildren in their home state of Utah in July 2019.

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"There is no better way to spend a beautiful afternoon in #Utah than with all 10 of our wonderful #grandkids. Debbie and I are so blessed," he wrote onInstagram.

Donny Osmond Watching His Grandson Play Flag Football

Donny was his grandson's biggest supporter, attending Ryder's flag football game in June 2020 alongside multiple family members.

"The perfect way to spend a Saturday —watching our sweet, little Ryder play," Donny wrote onInstagram.

Donny Osmond Relaxing by the Pool with His Grandkids

The perfect summer day! Donny shared a throwback photo of himself and his grandkids enjoying an icy treat while relaxing by the pool.

"I could use a large dose of grandkids, pool time and popsicles right about now. Kids, who wants to come push Bapa in the pool again?😅," he captioned the post onInstagramin August 2020.

Donny Osmond Spends a Day Off with His Grandchild in Texas

Two months afterkicking off his first solo Las Vegas residency— which started in September 2021 and is set to run through the end of 2026 — Donny and his wife enjoyed quality family time in the Lone Star State in November 2021.

Their trip included some outdoor bonding time with one of their grandchildren, and the singer shared a photo of the trio taking a break in the shade.

"I don't get very many days off so it's important that when I do I spend time with my family," he wrote onInstagram. "You can see that Debbie and I are enjoying a day off in Texas with our grandbabies. Nothing is better than spending time with my loved ones."

Donny Osmond at His Grandson's Basketball Game

A regular at his grandchildren's sporting events, Donny made sure to catch one of their January 2022 basketball games before his Vegas residency resumed a week later. He called watching them play "the best" onInstagram.

Donny Osmond and His Grandchildren Meet a Magician in Las Vegas

While his family was in town for his Las Vegas show in April 2022, Donny took his grandkids to see magician Farrell Dillon.

"He had us all laughing, especially when he got my son, Brandon and I up on stage. I was part of a magic trick and I just can't figure out how he did it," Donny wrote onInstagramof Dillon's show. "I think I better leave the magic to magicians and I'll stick to singing."

Donny Osmond Celebrating Father's Day with His Grandkids

Donny, wearing an apron, cozied up with two of his grandchildren on a couch in June 2022. He captioned the sweet photo onInstagram, "The only thing better than Father's Day is Grandpa's Day. 💜."

Donny Osmond and His Grandchildren with Santa Claus

In December 2022, Donny wished his followers a Merry Christmas as he shared a photo of himself and his family alongside Santa Claus onInstagram.

Donny Osmond Introducing His Grandson Dune

Donny welcomed his 14th grandchild, Chris' son Dune Tyler, in June 2023.

"You truly are an angel from heaven. ❤️," he wrote onInstagramas he shared a photo of himself smiling at the newborn.

One month after Dune joined the family, the proud grandpa joked toEntertainment Tonightthat he had enough grandkids tofill "several soccer teams," calling his large brood "sweet chaos."

Donny Osmond Watching 'Claim to Fame' with His Son and Grandkids

Donny and his family got together for a viewing party when his son Chris appeared on theClaim to Fameseason 2 finale in August 2023. Following the episode, Donny shared a photo onInstagramof himself holding Dune as they watched the show, captioning it in part, "Chris, you're a star!"

Donny Osmond Hangs with His Grandchildren at the Pool Before Beginning His Summer Tour

Before kicking off his summer tour, Donny spent quality time "enjoying a final swim at home with my grandkids," posting a photo onInstagramof himself with his family in the pool in June 2024.

Donny Osmond Watches His Grandson Play Baseball

The Osmonds play ball!

"I'm having such a fun summer and watching my grandkids play baseball makes it even more fun," Donny wrote onInstagramin June 2025. "What makes it even better is when they win the playoffs. ⚾😁."

Donny Osmond Bonds with His Youngest Grandchild

Two months after sharing that the Osmond clan was "16 grandchildren and counting," Donny posted a precious photo onInstagramof himself kissing his youngest grandchild on the head in August 2025.

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GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador could do with some good news.

Ecuador WCup Soccer Insecurity

Many provinces are under a state of emergency. Thousands of military and police are fighting a surge in crime driven by drug traffickers. Night-time curfews abound. The fuel crisis has caused severe disruption. The border with Colombia is volatile.

But hope is high and undiminished for Ecuador at the comingWorld Cup.

The team qualified second in South America to World Cup champion Argentina, losing only twice in 18 games, both times away by one goal in Argentina and Brazil.

Supporters of La Tri believe they're good enough to surpass their previous best World Cup result, the round of 16 in 2006 in Germany, where Ecuador was ousted by a David Beckham free kick.

“I bought a giant TV on credit so I could watch Ecuador win the World Cup,” says Mario Uquillas, a 43-year-old shopkeeper from downtown Guayaquil.

“I hope that, at the very least, La Tri reaches the quarterfinals. It's about time, because we have a great team.”

Other merchants at the sprawling La Bahía market are taking advantage of the occasion, including offering Ecuador World Cup jerseys. The most popular feature the names of Arsenal defender Piero Hincapié, Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo, and Paris Saint-Germain center back Willian Pacho.

Hincapié put smiles on the faces of Ecuador fans this week whenArsenal won the Premier Leaguefor the first time in 22 years. Those supporters have another opportunity to see homegrown stars win a major trophy when Hincapié and Pacho clash in the Champions League final next weekend.

Players murdered

Local soccer hasn't been immune to the country's violence. In fact, the local scene is stained with blood; five players were murdered last year and three more victims of armed attacks.

The most dramatic case occurred last December in northern Guayaquil when hitmen killed Mario Pineida, the left back of local club Guayaquil Barcelona and a former national team player.

Pineida was at a butcher shop with his mother and his female partner when two attackers shot them repeatedly. The mother was wounded and the partner died. One of the gunmen was arrested but the motive for the attack remains unclear.

Guayaquil, 270 kilometers southwest of capital Quito, ranks eighth among the most violent cities in the Americas, according to the crime index of the international platform Numbeo. Ecuador recorded 9,216 violent deaths last year, a rate of 50.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the Ecuadorian Observatory of Organized Crime.

Living in the country's most violent city has led families to take precautions, especially in the sprawling slums, where children used to play soccer in the streets. Now, at nightfall, they often lock themselves in their homes for fear of the frequent shootings, robberies, or attacks.

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And, yet, in this environment soccer manages to thrive thanks to Guayaquil Barcelona, Ecuador's most popular club. It offers a dream of a better life, starting in the youth academy that once briefly included Hincapié. But he wouldn't recognize the facilities now — secure and guarded against organized crime.

‘My dream is to be a pro’

The soccer school caters for nearly 300 youths. Piero Ortega, aged 10, has been at the academy for five years.

“My dream is to play for PSG or Real Madrid,” Ortega says. “My dream is to be a professional soccer player.”

Shouts of instructions from coaches can be heard at the academy. Boys and girls chase after the ball and repeat actions to correct plays. They seem to never tire of running.

Another 10-year-old, Washington Vera, controls the ball with great skill, eludes opponents, and delivers precise passes.

“I would like to play for the national team as a right winger,” Vera says, also eager to one day “score goals for the national team.”

Enrique Benavides is trying to deliver those dreams as the coordinator of Guayaquil Barcelona's academies while also trying to keep the kids safe.

“Insecurity has set a limit for us; fear has entered every neighborhood, every community. Nobody is safe,” Benavides says. ”Given the insecurity, this school offers children the opportunity to attend our pitches and train safely. Before, they played in parks and streets at any time of day, but now that's no longer possible because of the insecurity."

That's why there's a lot riding on Ecuador at the World Cup to distract their supporters, however briefly, from the violence outside their homes.

The fans' passion is unbridled, much like their expectations.

“Before, we dreamed of qualifying; now we're hoping they reach the quarterfinals or semifinals of the World Cup,” Guayaquil lawyer Daniel Sánchez says.

Matías Oyola is an Argentine who has recently moved from being a Guayaquil Barcelona player to the sporting director. He’s also drank the Kool-Aid.

“The World Cup for Ecuador will be a continuation of what they did in the qualifiers,” Oyola says. “It's going to be excellent.”

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Eva Longoria stepped out for the Lights On Women's Worth during the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 22.

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• She wore a plunging gold sequin gown by Carolina Herrera for the occasion.

• The look comes after a string of other glamorous strapless gowns at the film festival.

Eva Longoriajust gave a masterclass in red carpet glamour. Because it doesn't get more elegant than this. The actress has been in Cannes for the last few days and on the evening of May 22, she stepped out for the Lights On Women's Worth event.

She opted for a gilded strapless gown from Carolina Herrera's Spring 2026 collection for the occasion. It featured a deep plunging sweetheart neckline that dipped to her ribs and a bold sequined design. The form fitting gown came down to her ankles in a column skirt. She completed the look with a simple pair of drop earrings, gold strappy heels, and elegant, timeless smooth waves in a center part.

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Longoria's latest glamorous outing in Cannes comes after a few other show-stopping moments on the red carpet. On May 19, she made an appearance in adeep burgundy liquid sequined gownwith a chest cutout, halter neck, and long skirt that pooled around her ankles. On the same day, she also wore aglittering corseted LBDwith a strapless sweetheart neckline and bejeweled design. She also wore ared sequin strapless gownand awhite sculptural strapless gownfor other events. During one of her off-duty moments, the actress took a stroll in the French city wearing a pair ofwhite Bermuda shortspaired with a white ribbed crop top.

During her trip to Cannes the actress announced that she had a new, very French project in the works—she has officially joined the cast ofCall My Agent! The Movie. "Oui oui, a new cast member has joined the chat 🤭," she wrote onInstagram.

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