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The Pentagon recently made public many files about UFOs, including witness reports, photos, and official documents. A documentary called "The Age of Disclosure" explores what the government knows about intelligent life beyond Earth, featuring commentary from its director Dan Farah.
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The Pentagon released and declassified numerous UFO files on a Friday.
These files include eyewitness accounts, photographs, and official reports.
The documentary "The Age of Disclosure" was released in February.
The film focuses on the government's knowledge of non-human intelligent life.
Dan Farah is the director and producer of the documentary.
Dan Farah spoke with CBS News about the significance of the released files.
The release of files and the documentary point to a major moment in public understanding of UFOs.
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Four men from south Florida were found guilty of plotting to kill Haitian President Jovenel Moise in 2021 by hiring and supplying mercenaries. The president was shot dead at his home, which caused major political problems and more violence in Haiti. The men face life in prison, and one more suspect will stand trial later.
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The men hired about 24 former Colombian soldiers to kill President Moise.
They provided money, guns, and tactical gear to carry out the plan.
The trial took place in a Miami federal court and lasted nine weeks.
The convicted men are from Colombia, Venezuela, Haiti, and Ecuador with ties to the US.
They were found guilty of conspiracy to kill and kidnap outside the US and of supporting violent acts.
A fifth defendant, a Haitian doctor who wanted to become president, will be tried later due to health issues.
The defendants said they only wanted to arrest Moise and claimed other parties were involved in his death.
Moise’s assassination led to increased instability and gang violence in Haiti.
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Costa Rica held an inauguration ceremony for its new right-wing president, Laura Fernandez. During the event, she promised to fight organized crime in the country.
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Laura Fernandez became the new president of Costa Rica.
The inauguration took place on a Friday.
The event was held in the national stadium.
Supporters attended the inauguration ceremony.
President Fernandez identified as right-wing.
She pledged to address organized crime while in office.
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Vice President Vance met with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani in Washington to discuss ongoing efforts to mediate peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. is waiting for Iran’s formal response to a draft agreement aimed at ending the war and beginning detailed negotiations.
Key Facts
Vice President Vance met Qatar’s Prime Minister in Washington for talks about peace negotiations with Iran.
Qatar has been working quietly as one of several mediators between the U.S. and Iran, alongside Pakistan.
The U.S. is waiting for Iran’s reply to a one-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war.
Secretary of State Rubio said Iran’s response was expected soon and expressed hope for serious negotiations.
Qatar communicates with key Iranian military leaders involved in decision-making for talks with the U.S.
Qatar resumed its mediation efforts after a temporary break caused by Iranian attacks on Qatari targets.
President Trump encouraged the Qatari leaders to continue mediation efforts in conversations with Qatar’s Emir.
The Qatari Prime Minister emphasized the need for a positive response from all sides to reach lasting peace.
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Podcast host Charlamagne Tha God questioned UFC President Dana White about his support for President Donald Trump during an interview on "The Breakfast Club." The discussion happened before a planned UFC event at the White House.
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Charlamagne Tha God is a podcast host and radio personality.
Dana White is the President of the UFC, a major mixed martial arts organization.
Dana White has expressed support for President Donald Trump.
The conversation took place on the radio show "The Breakfast Club."
A UFC fight event is scheduled to take place on the White House lawn.
Dana White said he prefers to work with people who share his views.
The interview focused on White’s political alignment ahead of the UFC event at the White House.
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South Africa’s highest court has allowed impeachment proceedings to continue against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The case relates to a scandal called "Farmgate," where a large sum of money went missing from Ramaphosa’s farmhouse during a 2020 break-in. The president denies any wrongdoing.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing possible impeachment in South Africa.
The issue is linked to the "Farmgate" scandal involving over half a million dollars stolen in 2020.
The stolen money disappeared from Ramaphosa’s luxury farmhouse.
Ramaphosa is accused of serious violations and misconduct.
The South African Constitutional Court overturned an earlier decision that had stopped impeachment efforts.
President Ramaphosa denies all allegations against him.
The impeachment case has returned to the legal process at the highest court level.
The scandal and proceedings have been ongoing since the break-in happened.
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Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Louisiana on Friday, affecting about 1.5 million people. Heavy rain from slow-moving storms caused flooding in several areas, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
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Flash flood warnings covered 14 parishes in Louisiana.
About 1.5 million people live in the affected areas.
Rainfall rates were between 1 to 3 inches per hour in some places.
Flooding was reported or expected in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and surrounding parishes.
Major highways like Interstates 10, 12, 55, 110, and 610 were under warnings.
The National Weather Service issued the warnings due to heavy rain overwhelming drainage systems.
Storms were slow-moving and produced intense rainfall over short periods.
Officials continued to monitor the situation and provide updates.
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The Pentagon has started to release and declassify files about UFOs, which are unidentified flying objects. Seth Shostak, a senior astronomer at the SETI Institute that studies space and potential alien life, shared his thoughts about these new documents on CBS News.
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The Pentagon is making UFO-related files available to the public.
These files have been declassified, meaning they no longer contain secret information.
UFO stands for unidentified flying object, which is something seen in the sky that cannot be immediately explained.
Seth Shostak is a senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, which searches for signs of life beyond Earth.
He appeared on CBS News to give his analysis of the Pentagon's UFO files.
The news coverage is available on the CBS News app and website.
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A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, sailing near West Africa, has infected eight people and caused three deaths. The ship carries 147 people who are currently isolated, and health experts are working on safe disembarkation plans. Authorities are also monitoring 30 passengers who left the ship earlier, but experts say the risk of the virus spreading widely is very low.
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The MV Hondius cruise ship started its journey in Argentina on April 1 and is now traveling from Cape Verde to the Canary Islands.
Eight hantavirus cases have been reported on board, with three deaths.
Remaining passengers and crew on the ship are staying in their cabins to prevent further spread.
Thirty passengers who disembarked on St. Helena Island are under monitoring; they come from at least 12 countries, including six from the US.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and other health agencies say the virus spreads differently from COVID-19 and influenza and the risk to the public is extremely low.
Hantaviruses cause diseases like hemorrhagic fever with kidney problems and have been known since the 1950s.
Experts are creating safe procedures for passengers and crew to leave the ship without spreading the virus.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the US CDC confirm low risk of a wider outbreak.
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A cruise ship with more than 140 passengers and crew members is infected with hantavirus and is heading to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. At least three people on the ship have died, and others have become sick.
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The cruise ship has hantavirus infections among passengers and crew.
There are over 140 people on board the ship.
The ship is traveling to Tenerife, a Spanish island near West Africa.
At least three passengers have died from hantavirus.
Several other people on the ship are infected but still alive.
Countries around the world are preparing to respond to this health situation.
The ship is expected to arrive early Sunday.
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Justin Herbert, quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, appears in a music video for his girlfriend Madison Beer’s new song "lovergirl." The video shows the couple sharing romantic moments, and fans noticed a special hidden message on the car’s license plate. Some fans praised the video while a sports commentator criticized Herbert for appearing in it instead of focusing on football.
Key Facts
Justin Herbert stars in Madison Beer’s music video for the song "lovergirl."
The video features romantic scenes of the couple on a beach and playing together.
The car’s license plate in the video reads “MBJH4EV,” symbolizing Madison Beer and Justin Herbert forever.
Fans posted supportive comments about the couple’s relationship and music video.
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, criticized Herbert’s participation, saying players should focus on training and studying football.
Herbert and Beer have shown public affection for each other on social media during their birthdays.
The couple first sparked romance rumors in August 2025.
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Laura Fernandez has become Costa Rica’s new president and promises to reduce crime and keep strong relations with the United States. She won the recent election and is starting a government with a focus on security reforms and close ties to the US.
Key Facts
Laura Fernandez was sworn in as Costa Rica’s president after winning the February 1 election.
She plans to fight rising crime and reform the country’s courts and security laws.
Fernandez’s party, the Sovereign People’s Party (PPSO), holds a majority in the single-chamber legislature.
Outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves will stay in government as a dual minister of presidency and finance.
Fernandez appointed Douglas Soto as ambassador to the US to maintain close ties.
US special envoy Kristi Noem attended the inauguration, supporting strong US-Costa Rica relations.
Costa Rica is building a maximum-security prison like El Salvador’s to fight organized crime.
Costa Rica agreed to accept deported non-citizens from the US under a controversial agreement criticized by rights groups.
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King Charles sent a birthday card to Sir David Attenborough to celebrate his 100th birthday. He was helped in delivering the card by some animals, making the message special.
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King Charles sent a birthday card to Sir David Attenborough.
The card was for Attenborough’s 100th birthday celebration.
Animals helped to deliver the birthday card.
This event was shared recently in the news.
Sir David Attenborough is a well-known figure, famous for his work with nature.
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The Labour party lost control of Birmingham city council after 14 years, as Reform UK, the Greens, and independent candidates won many seats. No party has a clear majority, reflecting political division in the city and England overall.
Key Facts
Labour led Birmingham city council for 14 years before losing many seats in recent elections.
The council has 101 seats; many were contested in a full election.
Reform UK gained 21 seats and the Green party won 11 seats.
Independent candidates, some with pro-Gaza views, won 10 seats.
Labour councillors dropped by over 30 in Birmingham.
Birmingham city council declared bankruptcy in 2023 and faced cuts to services and a bin strike.
Labour’s outgoing leader, John Cotton, said the party needs to communicate better and accept voter messages.
Independent councillor Nosheen Khalid said people are ready for change and criticised Labour’s record on youth services and city governance.
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The Venice Biennale, a famous international art exhibition, is this year affected by political problems. Some countries have withdrawn, ceremonies were delayed, and the jury is divided, making the event reflect global tensions.
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The Venice Biennale is the world’s oldest art exhibition.
Several countries chose not to participate this year.
Some important ceremonies were postponed.
The jury responsible for judging the art is divided or fractured.
These issues reflect broader political and international conflicts.
The event’s challenges highlight the impact of global tensions on cultural gatherings.
Al Jazeera’s Karly Abou Samra reported on these developments.
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King Charles appeared in a short film tribute to celebrate David Attenborough’s 100th birthday. The film shows a handwritten card from the King being delivered across the UK by various wild animals in a creative journey.
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King Charles wrote a birthday card to David Attenborough marking his 100th birthday.
The card’s delivery is shown in a four-minute film called A Very Special Delivery.
The film features animals like a border collie, eagles, squirrels, otters, swans, and a barn owl carrying the card.
The story begins at Balmoral Castle and ends at Attenborough’s home in London.
Queen Camilla’s dog Moley makes a cameo appearance in the film.
The tribute film was produced by the BBC Studio’s natural history unit.
King Charles and Attenborough have known each other since 1958.
The King expressed appreciation for Attenborough’s work in nature conservation and education.
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Shonda Rhimes shared a message of thanks as actors Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver left the TV show "Grey’s Anatomy" in the season 22 finale. Their characters, Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman, ended the story deciding to live together in Paris with their children.
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Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver left "Grey’s Anatomy" in the season 22 finale on May 7.
Their characters, Owen and Teddy, have had a complicated love story since season 14.
In the final episode, Teddy chooses her family over a new job in Paris.
Owen agrees to move to Paris with Teddy and their kids.
Shonda Rhimes praised the actors for their work and the depth they gave to their characters.
McKidd joined the show in 2008 (season 5), Raver joined in 2009 (season 6).
"Grey’s Anatomy" can be streamed on Hulu.
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A 33-year-old hiker named Anthony Pollio was found dead in Glacier National Park, Montana, with injuries that suggest a bear attack. The area where his body was found has been closed by the National Park Service for safety.
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Anthony Pollio, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, went missing in Glacier National Park on Sunday.
Search teams found his remains in thick woods with injuries likely caused by a bear.
Glacier National Park is home to many grizzly and black bears.
Fatal bear attacks in the US are rare; the last deadly one in the park happened in 1998.
The park service closed the trail where Pollio’s body was discovered.
Bears can become less afraid of people when they find food near homes or campgrounds.
Recently, two hikers were injured in a separate bear attack at Yellowstone National Park.
From 1900 to 2009, 63 people died from black bear attacks in North America, according to research.
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Britain’s Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, lost many local election seats despite having a large majority in Parliament. Starmer is not planning to resign but is facing pressure from groups on both the left and right sides of politics.
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Labour lost significant local elections in the UK.
Keir Starmer is the Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Labour holds a large majority in the UK Parliament.
Starmer has refused to step down after the local election losses.
He faces challenges from political groups on his left and right.
Local elections can show public opinion and affect national politics.
Experts including a political professor and journalists discussed the election results.
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Several Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State (IS) group returned to Australia after years detained in camps in Syria. Some women were arrested on terrorism charges, and the situation has raised debate about security and responsibility in Australia, especially after a recent IS-inspired mass shooting in the country.
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Australian IS-linked families were held in camps in Syria after IS lost control of territory there.
Three women were arrested soon after arriving in Australia; a fourth faced media attention alone.
Australia has been cautious about bringing back these citizens due to security concerns.
The recent IS-inspired mass shooting in Bondi Beach hardened public opinion.
The women say they were trapped or misled about IS involvement; authorities suspect some family members supported IS financially.
Camps in Syria, like Al-Hol and Al-Roj, are known for violence and worsening humanitarian conditions.
Australia is not alone; other countries also hesitate to repatriate IS-linked families.
Experts say returning these families might improve safety for both the individuals and Australia.
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