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Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva traveled to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. Their talks will focus on fighting organized crime and issues related to tariffs between the two countries.
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President Lula visited Washington on Wednesday for talks with President Trump.
The meeting is only their second official encounter since last year’s meeting in Malaysia.
Lula and Trump have different political views and a difficult relationship.
The discussions will cover organized crime and trade tariffs.
Lula aims to improve his public image before Brazil’s October elections.
Both leaders are in their late 70s or early 80s.
The meeting takes place amid other global events, including conflicts in the Middle East.
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A man was arrested near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s home for behaving in a threatening way and carrying a weapon. The incident happened close to the Sandringham Estate, and the suspect is held in custody while police investigate.
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Police arrested a man on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s home.
The arrest occurred in Wolferton, Norfolk, shortly after 7:30 pm on May 6, 2026.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor left the scene quickly in his car while the suspect tried to follow him.
The area is near Sandringham Royal Parkland and Marsh Farm, part of the Sandringham Estate.
Buckingham Palace did not comment on the incident.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor receives money from King Charles for security but decides how to spend it.
Previously, in February 2026, Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested over allegations linked to sharing information with Jeffrey Epstein, which he denies.
Mountbatten-Windsor remains under police investigation but has not been charged regarding the earlier case.
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Sir David Attenborough has expressed his gratitude after receiving many birthday messages ahead of his 100th birthday. A special concert celebrating his life will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, featuring performances and reflections on his career.
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Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old on May 8, 2026.
He has been overwhelmed by birthday greetings from people of all ages.
A 90-minute concert to honor him will be held at the Royal Albert Hall on his birthday evening.
The concert will include guests like Sir Michael Palin, Steve Backshall, and Chris Packham.
The event will showcase memorable moments from his wildlife programs and feature live music from the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Musical artists Dan Smith from Bastille and Sigur Rós will perform pieces connected to Attenborough’s TV series.
The BBC has dedicated special programming to celebrate his 100th birthday throughout the week.
The Natural History Museum named a new species of parasitic wasp after him, called Attenboroughnculus tau.
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For the first time in nearly 20 years, Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow will show no tanks or military equipment on Red Square. This change reflects Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, as many of its military resources are being used in combat rather than for display.
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Russia’s Victory Day parade, held every May 9th, celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
This year, no tanks or missiles will appear at the parade for the first time in nearly two decades.
Russian officials say the military equipment is needed on the front lines in Ukraine instead of the parade.
Russian cities, including Moscow, have recently been attacked by Ukrainian missiles and drones.
Kremlin officials cite security concerns and “terrorist threats” as reasons to scale back the parade.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has now lasted over four years, longer than its fight in World War II.
Public opinion in Russia is mixed; some say the absence shows weakness or fear, while others understand the safety concerns.
Polls indicate that support for President Vladimir Putin is decreasing inside Russia.
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to show that Iran’s leadership is united. This comes after the United States claimed Iran’s military and political leaders are divided. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) plays a central role in Iran’s key decisions, especially about the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Pezeshkian had a two-and-a-half-hour meeting with Supreme Leader Khamenei, marking their first known meeting since Khamenei took power two months ago.
The meeting aimed to promote unity within Iran’s leadership and counter U.S. claims of division.
U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have said Iran’s leaders are split and unstable.
Reports suggested Pezeshkian was upset about military operations by IRGC commanders and considered resigning but later denied by his staff.
The IRGC and security forces have strong influence on Iran’s strategic decisions, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route.
Experts say decision-making in Iran is now more concentrated around Khamenei’s office and senior IRGC leaders.
Iran views control over the Strait of Hormuz as essential to its security and as a way to counter U.S. naval actions.
Iranian political analysts say despite some internal differences, the country’s leaders support the new supreme leader and share common goals.
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At least eight people have been infected with hantavirus, including two Americans who were on the cruise ship MV Hondius. These two individuals are being watched in the United States for any signs of illness as health officials remain concerned about the spread of the virus.
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Eight people have tested positive for hantavirus.
Two of these infected individuals are Americans from the cruise ship MV Hondius.
The two Americans are under medical observation in the U.S. to check for symptoms.
The MV Hondius cruise ship is linked to the hantavirus outbreak.
Health officials are worried about hantavirus spreading further.
Hantavirus is a serious illness often spread by rodents.
The situation is being reported by CBS News and monitored closely.
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Portugal and Italy will continue requiring British travelers to go through fingerprint and facial scans as part of Europe’s new digital border checks. Unlike Greece, which has paused these checks for British visitors due to long delays, Portugal and Italy say they will follow the European Union’s rules fully.
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Portugal and Italy will not stop fingerprinting and facial scans for British travelers at their borders.
Greece has paused these biometric checks for British visitors to avoid long wait times.
The European Union started the Entry-Exit System (EES) in October last year to track border entries and exits.
The EES requires most visitors from outside the EU to provide biometric data like fingerprints and photos.
The system caused long lines at airports, making some travelers miss flights, mainly in Europe.
Airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair reported passengers missing flights due to slow passport controls in Italy.
The European Commission said border checks can be temporarily paused only in special cases, not for all visitors from one country.
Airlines have cut some flights worldwide in May because of high fuel costs and fuel supply worries.
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More than two dozen passengers from different countries left a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak soon after the first death was reported. Health officials around the world are trying to track and monitor these passengers to prevent the virus from spreading further.
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The hantavirus outbreak happened on a cruise ship called MV Hondius.
Three passengers have died, including the ship’s doctor and a Dutch woman who died in South Africa.
Around 29 to 40 passengers left the ship at St. Helena island without contact tracing.
Passengers who left the ship come from at least 12 different countries.
Hantavirus usually spreads through contact with rodent droppings and is rarely passed between people.
Health authorities in several countries, including the Netherlands, UK, Singapore, and South Africa, are testing and monitoring passengers.
Some passengers have shown symptoms and are in isolation or intensive care.
The first hantavirus case on the ship was confirmed on May 2, after passengers had already left.
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Health officials are monitoring people who left a cruise ship off the west coast of Africa due to an outbreak of a rare hantavirus that can spread between humans. Several countries, including the United States, are tracking passengers after some cases and deaths were confirmed linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius.
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The hantavirus found on the MV Hondius cruise ship is a rare form called the Andes strain, which can spread from person to person.
Twelve countries, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Germany, are monitoring people who left the cruise ship early.
Three people who were on the cruise have died: a Dutch couple and a German woman.
Some passengers, including Americans, disembarked on the remote island of Saint Helena and returned home before the virus was confirmed.
Two residents in Georgia and one in Virginia, plus several in California, are being watched for symptoms but are currently healthy.
The Dutch man who died on board was not tested for hantavirus because his symptoms were mistaken for other respiratory diseases.
Close and prolonged contact, like within households or between caregivers, is how the virus can spread between people.
The World Health Organization and health authorities consider the risk of a large outbreak low because hantavirus does not spread like flu or COVID-19.
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Blane Yuhas, an Army son, surprised his mom, Sabrina Hill, by appearing at her college graduation after being apart for nine months. The moment was shared to celebrate a special reunion on Mother's Day.
Key Facts
Blane Yuhas is serving in the Army.
He had been separated from his family for nine months.
He surprised his mom, Sabrina Hill, at her college graduation.
The event was recorded and shared publicly.
The story was highlighted around Mother's Day.
Macy's is mentioned as a sponsor related to Mother's Day gifting.
The surprise was described as a sweet and emotional moment.
The article focuses on family reunion and celebration.
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Norway's Svalbard islands, located near the North Pole, host Russian settlements despite being part of NATO-member Norway. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, these settlements have become a source of tension between Norway and Russia, as the area is strategically important for access to Arctic resources.
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Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago close to the North Pole.
There are two Russian settlements active on Svalbard for many years.
Norway is a member of NATO, the Western military alliance.
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, worsening relations with Norway.
European sanctions target Russian activities on Svalbard but Russia maintains its presence.
The nearby Norwegian town of Longyearbyen watches Russian moves closely.
Svalbard is important because of its location and Arctic natural resources.
Both Norway and Russia see Svalbard as strategic land in the Arctic region.
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A man was arrested near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s home in Norfolk for behaving in an intimidating way and carrying an offensive weapon. The man reportedly approached the royal while he was walking his dogs, but Mountbatten-Windsor and security quickly left the scene.
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The incident happened in the village of Wolferton near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Police responded around 7:30 pm on Wednesday after a report of intimidating behavior.
The suspect wore a balaclava and ran towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Mountbatten-Windsor was walking his dogs at the time.
Both Mountbatten-Windsor and a private security guard got into a car and left.
The suspect allegedly tried to chase after them.
Police took the man to King’s Lynn for questioning, and he remains in custody.
The incident took place near Marsh Farm, where Mountbatten-Windsor now lives after moving from Windsor.
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Iran is considering a new proposal from the United States to end the ongoing conflict after President Donald Trump warned of more bombings if an agreement is not reached. The conflict began in February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, leading to disruptions in oil shipping through the important Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposals to end the war.
President Trump warned that bombing will resume if Iran does not accept a deal.
The conflict started on February 28 when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, has been blocked by Iran during the conflict.
The U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports.
Pakistan hosted talks last month between the U.S. and Iran, but no agreement was reached.
Iran created a new government agency to control and charge fees for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military recently disabled the rudder of an Iranian oil tanker trying to bypass the blockade.
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President Trump says Iran is close to making a peace deal with the United States. Meanwhile, Israel has started attacks again in Lebanon after a ceasefire that was arranged with help from the U.S.
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President Trump claims Iran will not get nuclear weapons.
He says a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is coming soon.
Israel resumed military strikes in Lebanon after a ceasefire ended.
The ceasefire was arranged with U.S. involvement.
Experts from the Middle East Institute provided analysis on the situation.
The conflict involves tensions between Israel and groups in Lebanon.
CBS News reporters Aaron Navarro and Holly Williams covered the story.
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United States and Mexican forces seized nearly 2,000 pounds of cocaine from a fast boat in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico. The Mexican navy also rescued 11 people from a shipwreck and found more drugs and stowaways in separate operations.
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol spotted a go-fast boat carrying cocaine off Mexico’s coast.
The boat’s crew threw drug packages into the ocean, which the Mexican navy retrieved.
About 1,990 pounds of cocaine were seized in this operation.
Mexican Marines boarded the boat using a fast-rope technique.
The Mexican navy rescued 11 shipwrecked people near Guerrero and gave them medical care.
The navy found 22 packages of cocaine and 7 more on a container ship, along with three stowaways.
Another operation recovered 34 packages of drugs near Acapulco to be destroyed.
Under the current Mexican administration, 65.5 tons of cocaine have been seized.
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"Scared to Death" is an indie horror movie released earlier this year, directed by Paul Boyd and starring Lin Shaye, Bill Moseley, and others. The film mixes scary and funny moments, featuring a notable decapitation scene created with special effects from Legacy Effects, a company known for work on famous movies and shows.
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"Scared to Death" is an indie horror film about a seance gone wrong in a haunted house.
The movie stars Lin Shaye, Bill Moseley, Olivier Paris, Victoria Konefal, and B.J. Minor.
It combines scary scenes with humor and has a unique, playful style.
A key scene shows a decapitation with a rolling bearded head attacking people.
The head effect was made by Legacy Effects, known for special effects in "The Mandalorian" and "Guardians of the Galaxy."
The effects team used computer scans and remote-controlled animatronics to create the head.
"Scared to Death" is available now on digital platforms and PVOD (premium video on demand).
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A top aide of India’s ruling BJP party was shot dead in West Bengal after the BJP won state elections, defeating the long-ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). Following the election, violence broke out, hundreds were arrested, and TMC’s leader, Mamata Banerjee, refused to resign, challenging the election results.
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The BJP won the West Bengal state elections, ending 15 years of TMC rule.
Mamata Banerjee and TMC claimed the election had irregularities and said they would challenge the results in court.
Chandranath Rath, BJP aide, was killed in Kolkata by gunmen on a motorcycle.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said the killing was linked to the election win and was a planned murder.
TMC denied involvement in Rath’s death and called for an independent inquiry.
Over 200 cases have been filed related to election violence; 433 people arrested so far.
TMC accused BJP supporters of attacking their offices, which BJP denied.
The West Bengal governor dissolved Mamata Banerjee’s government despite her refusal to resign.
Millions of voters, mainly Muslims and minority groups, were removed from the voter list before the election, sparking concerns over fairness.
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A man was arrested after approaching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, near King Charles III’s estate in Norfolk. The royal was walking his dogs when the man, wearing a balaclava, charged at him, leading to police intervention.
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The incident happened near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was walking his dogs when the man charged at him.
The man had been sitting in a car about 50 yards away before approaching.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fled to his car and was with private security at the time.
Police arrested the man on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon.
He was taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre and remained in custody.
Buckingham Palace did not comment on the incident.
The article identifies Andrew as the former Prince Andrew, stripped of royal titles by King Charles III in October over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
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A UK immigration officer, Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, was found guilty of spying for Chinese intelligence by using his access to immigration data to track Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in the UK. Wai worked with Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, a former Hong Kong police officer, to share this information with Chinese authorities.
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Chi Leung "Peter" Wai used the UK Home Office immigration database to monitor Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.
Wai was convicted under the National Security Act for helping a foreign intelligence service and for misconduct in public office.
Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, his contact and former Hong Kong police officer, worked at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London.
Wai started as a Border Force officer at Heathrow Airport in December 2020, gaining access to sensitive data.
Wai searched the database during his days off to gather information for Chinese contacts.
He referred to pro-democracy activists as "cockroaches" in messages.
Wai previously worked in UK police forces and the Royal Navy and held both British and Hong Kong passports.
Another UK Border Force officer involved in surveillance, Matthew Trickett, died by suspected suicide after the investigation began.
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A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has caused people on social media to spread false claims linking it to a COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy. Some are promoting ivermectin, a drug not approved for hantavirus or COVID-19, despite health experts warning against this misinformation. Medical professionals emphasize that early medical care is important for hantavirus and that COVID-19 vaccines have been effective in preventing severe illness.
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Hantavirus outbreak occurred on a cruise ship in 2024.
Some social media accounts claim the outbreak is a plot to force vaccinations.
Moderna is developing a vaccine for hantavirus, but it is not yet available.
Ivermectin is being falsely claimed as a treatment for hantavirus; it is not authorized for this use.
Health officials warn misinformation can stop people from getting proper care.
Dr. Adam Gaffney and other experts caution that false claims about ivermectin caused harm during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is no specific cure for hantavirus, but early treatment improves survival chances.
Public health experts confirm COVID-19 vaccines help prevent severe disease and reduce death risk.
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