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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo XIV to discuss differences between the Vatican and President Donald Trump’s administration. The U.S. ambassador emphasized that the talks will focus on honest and respectful dialogue to address these issues.
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Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, is meeting Pope Leo XIV on Thursday.
The meeting will include a honest talk about disagreements between the Vatican and the U.S. government.
Brian Burch is the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See (the Vatican).
Burch began his job in September.
The talks aim to be open, friendly, and respectful, called “fraternity and authentic dialogue.”
The discussion will address current tensions between the Vatican and the Trump administration.
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A small plane crashed into a building in Belo Horizonte, a city in southeastern Brazil, on Monday. The crash killed three of the five people on board, according to local officials and firefighters.
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The accident happened in Belo Horizonte, a city in southeastern Brazil.
The plane was small and carried five people.
Three people died in the crash.
The plane hit a building when it crashed.
Firefighters and local officials reported the details of the crash.
The incident occurred on a Monday.
No additional information about the cause or condition of the other two occupants was provided.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) accused Iran of attacking the Fujairah port with missiles and drones, injuring three Indian workers and causing a fire at an oil refinery. The UAE’s air defenses intercepted several missiles and drones during the attack. The Fujairah port is important for oil exports and provides an alternative route to bypass the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Fujairah port, eastern UAE.
Three Indian nationals were injured and an oil refinery caught fire.
The UAE engaged 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 drones that day.
Fujairah port is located on the Gulf of Oman, about 80 miles east of Dubai.
The port connects to the Habshan-Fujairah oil pipeline, which carries 1.5 million barrels of oil daily.
The pipeline offers an alternate oil route around the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has threatened to close.
President Donald Trump said US forces will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iran’s threats.
The UAE called the attacks a serious escalation and reserved the right to respond.
India condemned the attacks and called for stopping hostilities targeting civilians and infrastructure.
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Nearly a week after coordinated attacks by armed groups in Mali, the military government is reorganizing to improve security. The al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM and the Tuareg rebel group FLA work together in controlling parts of northern Mali, including the city of Kidal, and have clashed with government forces supported by Russian mercenaries.
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On April 25, JNIM claimed responsibility for attacks on military sites across Mali, including the capital Bamako.
JNIM and the Tuareg separatist group FLA have taken control of the northern city of Kidal.
These two groups have differing views but sometimes cooperate and share fighters.
Mali’s leader, Assimi Goita, became the defence minister after the previous minister died in a suicide attack.
At least 23 people, including civilians and children, died in the recent fighting.
The United Nations reported concerns about killings and abductions by security forces after the attacks.
Authorities are investigating possible involvement of soldiers in the attacks and have detained several officials and lawyers.
Hunger and hardship have increased in Mali amid the ongoing conflict and insecurity.
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An exhibition in Paris is showing the work of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint for the first time in France on a large scale. Af Klint created abstract paintings years before famous male artists considered pioneers of abstract art, producing vibrant and original works from 1906 to 1915.
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Hilma af Klint was a Swedish artist born in 1862 who made abstract paintings before Kandinsky, Mondrian, and Malevich.
Her major work, "Paintings for the Temple," includes a series called “The Ten Largest,” painted between 1906 and 1915.
These paintings are large, colorful, and incorporate swirling, organic shapes and geometric forms.
The exhibition is held at Paris’s Grand Palais, marking the first time her work is shown on this scale in France.
The exhibition’s curator, Pascal Rousseau, says her work is unique and important in art history.
Af Klint was trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Sweden, which struggled to accept women artists as original creators at the time.
She was inspired by nature and her family’s background in navigation and cartography.
Af Klint’s art was influenced by spiritual and unseen forces, setting her apart from her contemporaries.
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Sudan has accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supporting recent drone attacks on its territory, including an attack on Khartoum International Airport. Ethiopia denies these claims and accuses Sudan of backing rebels in its Tigray region. The conflict in Sudan involves the military and a paramilitary group and has caused a large humanitarian crisis.
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Sudan blamed Ethiopia and the UAE for drone attacks on Khartoum, recalling its ambassador from Ethiopia.
Four drone attacks are said to have come from Ethiopia since March, with drones allegedly supplied by the UAE.
Ethiopia denies the accusations and claims Sudan supports rebels in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) denies any links with Sudan.
The UAE has denied funding the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
Sudan’s civil war began in April 2023 between the army and the RSF, causing over 150,000 deaths and 14 million displaced people.
The conflict has caused damage to Khartoum and led to a suspension of flights at its airport.
Experts warn the accusations could worsen regional instability and increase foreign interference in the Horn of Africa.
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Zac Posen, a top designer at GAP Inc., talked about creating the dress for model Kendall Jenner at the Met Gala. He explained that his idea for the dress began with a simple white GAP T-shirt. He also shared his thoughts on other memorable outfits from the event.
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Zac Posen is the executive vice president and creative director at GAP Inc.
Posen designed Kendall Jenner’s dress for the Met Gala.
The design process started with a white GAP T-shirt.
He discussed his work and inspiration for the dress on CBS News.
The Met Gala is a yearly fashion event known for unique and creative outfits.
Posen also commented on other standout looks from the Met Gala.
The interview was available on the CBS News app.
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A report found that the police in Northern Ireland failed to properly handle the case of Katie Simpson, who died in 2020. The review said the police ignored signs of abuse and treated the suspect’s actions lightly, showing institutional misogyny, or unfair treatment of women.
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Katie Simpson, 21, died in 2020 after being subjected to abuse and control by Jonathan Creswell.
Police initially treated her death as a suicide, missing clear signs it was murder.
Creswell was arrested in 2021 but died by suicide in 2024 during his trial.
The review found police ignored evidence and prioritized Creswell’s story over Simpson’s experience.
37 people reported being abused by Creswell, a showjumping trainer linked to Simpson’s family.
The report criticized police failures such as poor investigation, ignoring forensic evidence, and weak leadership.
It highlighted problematic police language that downplayed male violence and harmed victims’ credibility.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland accepted the review’s findings and plans to improve training and procedures.
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Christopher Nolan and Universal Pictures released a new trailer for their film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. The movie features a star-studded cast and tells the story of Odysseus’ long journey home after the Trojan War, facing many challenges along the way.
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The film is directed by Christopher Nolan.
The story is based on Homer’s classic poem, The Odyssey.
Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the king trying to return home.
Charlize Theron plays the enchantress Circe, and Anne Hathaway plays Odysseus’ wife, Penelope.
Other stars include Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyong’o.
The trailer shows scenes of famous events like the cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the Trojan Horse.
The movie will be released in theaters on July 17, 2026.
The film has been previewed in teasers, IMAX footage, and during NFL playoff broadcasts.
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The 2026 Met Gala took place on Monday in New York City, bringing together famous people from movies, music, sports, and fashion. The event’s theme was “Fashion is art” and was inspired by an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
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The Met Gala is one of the biggest fashion events of the year.
It was held in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The 2026 theme was “Fashion is art.”
Celebrities like Beyoncé, Madonna, and Nicole Kidman attended.
The event links fashion with creative art and museum exhibits.
It draws stars from various fields including Hollywood, music, sports, and style.
The event is organized by the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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An Israeli court has extended the detention of two foreign activists taken from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla by six days. The activists, from Spain and Brazil, deny any wrongdoing and their lawyers claim they face mistreatment in custody.
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Two activists, Saif Abu Keshek (Spanish) and Thiago Avila (Brazilian), were taken from a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces.
The flotilla aimed to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.
The activists are held in Ashkelon prison and have been on hunger strike for six days.
The court extended their detention by six days to allow more police questioning.
Their lawyers allege they face abuse such as isolation, constant bright lights, and being blindfolded during transfers.
Israeli authorities deny the abuse claims and accuse the men of offenses including helping an enemy or terrorist group.
Spain has called for their immediate release and respect for their rights.
No formal charges have yet been filed against the activists.
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David Letterman, former host of CBS's late-night shows, expressed surprise that the format of nightly talk shows will last much longer. His comments came ahead of the final episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, which CBS canceled for financial reasons despite some controversy.
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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will air its final episode on May 21 after a 33-year run of the program in that time slot.
CBS canceled Colbert’s show in July, citing financial challenges in the late-night TV market.
David Letterman said he doubts many late-night formats will survive more than another year or so.
Letterman called late-night shows a “soothing format” involving humans talking to humans but acknowledged the industry is shrinking.
Some critics questioned the cancellation since CBS’s parent company was merging with Skydance, requiring approval from President Trump’s administration.
Colbert has been a vocal critic of President Trump during his two terms in office.
Colbert criticized CBS’s parent company for settling a lawsuit with Trump over an edited interview involving Kamala Harris, Trump’s 2024 election rival.
CBS stated that the cancellation was purely a financial decision, a claim Letterman expressed skepticism about.
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Russian drone and missile attacks hit Ukraine’s power system overnight, causing at least five deaths and injuring 39 people. These strikes happened shortly before Ukraine announced it would start a ceasefire, and days before Russia said it would also pause fighting.
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Russian strikes targeted Ukraine’s power grid during the night.
At least five people were killed and 39 were wounded in the attacks.
Ukraine announced a ceasefire to begin soon after the strikes.
Russia promised a pause in hostilities three days after Ukraine's ceasefire.
The attacks involved drones and missiles.
The events show ongoing conflict despite upcoming ceasefire plans.
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A French parliamentary committee has proposed closing several public TV and radio channels and cutting their budget by €1 billion due to concerns about political bias and financial waste. The report, led by MP Charles Alloncle, accused state broadcasters of left-wing bias and suggested merging channels and reducing programs, but many insiders and officials called the recommendations unrealistic and politically motivated.
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The committee recommended closing some state-run TV and radio channels and cutting their budget by €1 billion.
The report accused France Télévisions and Radio France of having a left-wing bias.
Charles Alloncle, the report’s author, is a member of a small right-wing party allied with Marine Le Pen’s National Rally.
Public broadcasters in France receive about €4 billion yearly from taxpayers, now funded mainly by VAT instead of a TV license fee.
French public media includes many TV and radio stations, news channels, and cultural archives.
Proposed changes include merging channels France 2 and France 5, reducing sports and game shows, and closing youth-focused channels.
Some political leaders and media experts say the report is politically motivated and impractical.
The debate reflects broader concerns in other countries about the future of publicly funded broadcasters facing declining audiences.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran is still in place, despite recent exchanges of fire between the U.S. and Iran in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz. He aims to reassure people that the U.S. remains in control of the situation in the Middle East.
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Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Defense Secretary.
There are ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Gulf region.
Both countries have exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the clashes, Hegseth says the ceasefire with Iran has not ended.
The U.S. wants to calm worries by showing it is managing the situation.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
This situation is part of broader concerns about stability in the Middle East.
France 24’s foreign affairs editor commented that Hegseth’s remarks aim to downplay the conflict.
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King Charles III expressed happiness about Princess Eugenie's pregnancy in a public statement, showing support for her despite the controversy surrounding her father, Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew lost his royal titles due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein and has been under police investigation, but there is no suggestion that his daughters are involved.
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Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are expecting their third child in summer 2026.
King Charles III was officially informed about the pregnancy and said he is delighted.
Prince Andrew, Eugenie's father, was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew was arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct related to sharing secret government or commercial information, which he denies.
Eugenie and her sister Beatrice are not accused of any wrongdoing but have faced media pressure.
Eugenie and Jack have two sons, August (5) and Ernest (2).
Eugenie and her family live both in the UK and Portugal.
Past reports showed that Eugenie and Beatrice's mother took them to meet Epstein in 2009, and Epstein had tried to involve the girls in his network, based on released emails.
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Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Byrne are nominated for Tony Awards for their acting performances in US theatre shows. The Tony Awards celebrate the best on Broadway and this year’s ceremony will be held in New York on June 7, hosted by singer Pink.
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Daniel Radcliffe is nominated for his role in the one-man play Every Brilliant Thing.
Rose Byrne is nominated for her role in the comedy Fallen Angels by Noël Coward.
Lesley Manville, John Lithgow, and Layton Williams are also nominated for their Broadway performances.
Two shows lead the nominations with 12 each: a musical version of The Lost Boys and a stage adaptation of Schmigadoon!
Other nominated shows include Ragtime, Death of a Salesman, and The Rocky Horror Show.
The Tony Awards are the US equivalent of the UK’s Olivier Awards.
Past winners like Manville, Lithgow, and Williams have also won Olivier Awards.
The awards cover categories such as best musical, best play, best leading actor and actress, and best supporting actors and actresses.
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The United States is conducting an operation to help guide commercial ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. says this operation is separate from other missions and will last only for a short time.
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The U.S. is involved in steering commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global shipping.
The operation is described by the U.S. as temporary.
This effort is separate from other U.S. military or diplomatic actions.
The news was reported by CBS News journalists Aaron Navarro, Holly Williams, and Elliot Ackerman.
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The ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains active despite recent military clashes near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is working to reopen the vital waterway for shipping, while Iran continues to restrict passage and conduct attacks in the region.
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The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran started on April 8 and is still in effect.
Military actions occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, including attacks by Iran and U.S. navy responses.
President Donald Trump will decide when the ceasefire ends.
The U.S. is carrying out “Project Freedom” to secure the Strait of Hormuz for safe commercial shipping.
Iran rejects the U.S. efforts and claims control of the waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial as about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas passes through it.
The U.S. has positioned warships, fighter jets, drones, and surveillance planes to protect shipping lanes.
Recent clashes caused injuries to civilians and damage to ships from both sides.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia for attacking Ukraine while also trying to arrange a ceasefire for its Victory Day parade on May 9. Both Ukraine and Russia have announced their own separate ceasefires for different dates this week.
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President Zelensky called Russia’s actions “utter cynicism.”
Russia launched attacks during the time it was seeking a truce.
The truce in Russia is meant to allow the Victory Day parade on May 9 in Moscow.
Ukraine and Russia announced different, separate ceasefires this week.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing with military confrontations.
The Victory Day parade is a significant event that commemorates the end of World War II for Russia.
The ceasefires are unilateral, meaning each side declared its own stop to fighting independently.
This situation is part of the broader conflict between Russia and Ukraine that started in 2022.
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