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Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla talks with Susana Muhamad, former Colombian Environment Minister, about how Latin America can respond to President Donald Trump’s time in office. Muhamad says Latin America should regain control over its natural resources like minerals and oil to move past a history of foreign control.
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The discussion is part of a show called Reframe.
Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla is the general coordinator of Progressive International.
Susana Muhamad is a Colombian politician and environmentalist.
Muhamad served as Colombia’s Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development from 2022 to 2025.
Muhamad emphasizes reclaiming national sovereignty in Latin America.
She highlights controlling natural resources such as minerals and oil as important.
The conversation focuses on Latin America's response during President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Two U.S. Army soldiers went missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises. A joint search involving U.S. and Moroccan forces is ongoing to find them near a training area by the Atlantic Ocean.
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The soldiers disappeared while hiking after the day’s military exercises had ended.
The missing service members were part of the African Lion exercise, a large annual military event involving more than 7,000 personnel from over 30 nations.
The incident happened on Saturday night near the Cap Draa Training Area, which is mountainous with desert and semi-desert terrain.
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Moroccan forces launched a search and rescue operation using helicopters, ships, mountain units, and divers.
African Lion exercises began in Tunisia and continue in Tunisia, Ghana, Senegal, and Morocco, meant to improve regional security and military readiness.
The exercise has been held since 2004 and often includes top military officials from the U.S. and African countries.
Morocco is an important U.S. ally in the region, which has seen recent military coups in neighboring countries distancing from Western powers.
In 2012, a similar African Lion exercise resulted in U.S. Marine casualties in Morocco due to a helicopter crash.
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Police in South Africa recovered human remains from a large crocodile after lowering an officer into a crocodile-filled river. The officer was lowered by helicopter into the Komati River to retrieve the remains of a businessman who went missing in floodwaters, and DNA tests will confirm the identity.
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A businessman went missing after his car got stuck crossing a flooded river in South Africa’s Komati River.
Police suspected the man was swept away by floodwaters and used drones and helicopters in the search.
Officers found a large crocodile that appeared to have recently eaten and killed it.
Captain Johan Potgieter was lowered by rope from a helicopter into the river to recover remains from the crocodile’s intestines.
The crocodile measured 4.5 meters (15 feet) long and weighed about 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds).
Human remains and six different types of shoes were found inside the crocodile.
DNA tests will determine if the remains belong to the missing businessman.
South Africa’s acting police chief praised Captain Potgieter for his courage during the dangerous operation.
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The UK is expecting mostly mild and dry weather on the bank holiday Monday, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 19°C. Some areas, especially in southern England and Wales, may experience heavy showers and thunderstorms, while Scotland and Northern Ireland will enjoy more sunshine.
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Bank holiday Monday will be mostly dry and mild across the UK.
Temperatures will range between 11°C and 19°C, cooler than the 23.2°C recorded recently in London.
Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to have the most sunshine.
Southern England and Wales might see heavy showers and thunderstorms.
The overall weekend has been cooler than the UK’s warmest May Bank Holiday record of 28.7°C in 2018.
Next week will be cooler with highs below 10°C in northern parts and around 15°C in the south.
A funnel cloud, a rotating air column not touching the ground, was seen over Scotland on Saturday evening.
Showers will be mainly in northern UK during the coming week, with occasional sunshine.
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A fragile ceasefire in Gaza is unraveling as Israel threatens to resume full-scale military action to force the disarmament of Hamas. Despite the truce, Israeli forces have expanded control inside Gaza, and Palestinian groups reject demands to give up their weapons as part of a political deal linked to humanitarian aid and statehood talks.
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A ceasefire has been in place since October but fighting and destruction continue in Gaza.
Since the truce began, 828 Palestinians have died according to local medical sources.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned security meeting amid rising tensions.
Israeli military officials say more fighting is “almost inevitable” due to Hamas’ refusal to disarm.
Israeli forces have expanded controlled territory in Gaza to 59 percent by moving the ceasefire line.
A US-backed peace plan proposes a phased disarmament of Hamas linked to aid and reconstruction aid.
Palestinian groups including Hamas reject the disarmament demand without political concessions like statehood.
There is international mediation pressure on Palestinian factions to accept the disarmament plan.
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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio is visiting Rome to try to improve relations with the Italian government and the Vatican. His trip happens as both Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV face criticism from President Donald Trump.
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Marco Rubio, a top U.S. diplomat, will visit Rome this week.
The visit aims to ease tensions between the U.S., Italy, and the Vatican (Holy See).
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV have been criticized by President Donald Trump.
President Trump has publicly attacked Pope Leo XIV’s anti-war comments.
Pope Leo XIV is the first U.S.-born pope and is celebrating his first year as pope.
The timing of Rubio’s visit coincides with the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy.
Italy has recently had some political and international tensions involving the U.S.
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Israel carried out new air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing one person and injuring four rescuers. These attacks happened despite a ceasefire signed last month between Israel and Lebanon meant to stop fighting with Hezbollah, an armed group backed by Iran.
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Israeli air strikes targeted southern Lebanon recently.
One person was killed and four rescuers were wounded by the strikes.
The Israel Defense Forces warned residents in over ten villages, including Nabatieh city, to evacuate and move at least 1,000 meters away.
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was signed last month to halt fighting with Hezbollah.
Israel accuses Hezbollah of repeatedly breaking the ceasefire agreement.
Hezbollah is an armed group with support from Iran.
The situation remains tense with ongoing hostilities despite the ceasefire.
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France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez promised to stop illegal rave parties after a large unauthorized event took place at a military site near Bourges, despite warnings about the danger of unexploded bombs. The gathering, attended by thousands, was a protest against a proposed law to increase penalties for unregistered raves.
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An illegal rave called a "free party" happened at a military firing range near Bourges, France.
Organizers said up to 40,000 people attended, while the Interior Minister estimated 17,000.
The location was risky due to leftover explosives from World War II.
The party was deliberately held in Bourges to protest a bill with tougher punishments for illegal raves.
The French parliament approved a bill allowing up to six months in jail for organizing unauthorized raves.
Authorities have fined 600 people so far and plan to enforce harsher penalties.
In 2025, there were 337 illegal music events recorded, mostly small but some with over 1,000 attendees.
No serious accidents occurred at the Bourges event, but bomb disposal experts removed a shell near the site.
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Russian forces launched drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, killing at least three people. Ukrainian forces responded by striking targets inside Russia, including oil export facilities.
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At least three people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight.
Russian drones hit residential buildings and port infrastructure in Odesa, a southern Ukrainian city.
Strikes also occurred in the frontline region of Kherson Oblast in Ukraine.
Russia launched 268 drones and one ballistic missile during these attacks, according to Ukraine’s air force.
Ukrainian drones targeted oil export terminals in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast.
Separate strikes damaged two Russian tankers in the Port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea.
The conflict involved drone and missile exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is well-known for his public communication skills, but this has not changed the military situation in the war against Russia. Despite some claims of Ukrainian gains, Russia continues to advance on key fronts, and both sides face challenges with troops and resources.
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Zelenskyy is praised for his communication but struggles with changing the war's military course.
There are mixed reports on whether Ukraine is gaining or losing territory; frontline control is unclear.
Russian forces are advancing in the northern Donetsk region, expanding the battle line.
Ukraine faces severe shortages of soldiers and has enforced strict conscription.
Russia attracts volunteers with high pay and denies major problems recruiting troops.
Ukraine uses drones to attack Russian oil facilities, but this has not significantly reduced Russia’s oil income.
In April, Russia earned $9 billion from oil, equal to 10% of the EU’s planned loan to Ukraine for war support.
Russia’s economy shows losses but is not in worse shape than some European countries; Ukraine’s economy is much weaker.
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This short news piece shows bighorn sheep waking up near Asotin in Washington State. The video was recorded by Hank Heusinkveld and shared by CBS News.
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The location is near Asotin in Washington State.
The wildlife featured is bighorn sheep.
The video captures the animals greeting a new day.
Hank Heusinkveld is the videographer.
CBS News shared the footage.
The piece is part of CBS News Nature coverage.
The content is available in the CBS News app and online.
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Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian oil port of Primorsk and several ships in the Baltic Sea, causing fires and damage. Ukraine’s President Zelensky said these strikes aim to reduce Russia’s ability to continue the war. Russian officials reported many drones were shot down and said the attacks might raise global oil prices.
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Ukrainian drones struck the Primorsk oil port in Russia and several vessels, including an oil tanker and missile ships.
The fire at Primorsk was put out quickly with no oil spill reported.
Primorsk is a key Russian port that handles up to 1 million barrels of oil per day.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky said these attacks limit Russia’s war potential and highlighted strikes on tankers at Novorossiysk port.
Russia shot down over 60 drones during the attacks.
Russian officials warned that attacks on oil infrastructure could raise global oil prices above $120 per barrel.
Other Russian regions also experienced drone strikes, including near Moscow and Smolensk, causing casualties and injuries.
Ukraine continues to develop and use long-range drone capabilities for striking targets by land, air, and sea.
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David Sedaris, a humor writer, shared his thoughts about dog owners after spending time in a New York City dog park. He reflected on how people behave around their dogs and their attachments to them.
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David Sedaris is known for his humorous writing.
He visited a dog park in New York City.
The article discusses the behavior of dog owners.
Sedaris reflects on people’s strong connections to their dogs.
The piece is based on a personal experience in the dog park.
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Canada will be the first non-European country to join the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Armenia. The Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, will attend to build new trade and diplomatic ties and support Armenia as it seeks closer relations with Europe while moving away from Russia.
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Canada is the first non-European nation to attend the EPC summit.
The summit takes place in Yerevan, Armenia, with over 48 countries involved.
Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, aims to create new trade and diplomatic alliances after losing some US markets under President Trump.
Canada's attendance signals Western support for Armenia, which is working to reduce its reliance on Russia.
Key topics at the summit include US troop withdrawals from Germany and the effects of a potential US-Iran conflict.
Armenia is pursuing closer ties with Europe and hopes for more EU support and visa freedoms after signing a partnership agreement in 2017.
Armenia balances relations with Russia, its old ally, and the EU; it is part of Russian-led groups but is shifting toward Europe.
French President Emmanuel Macron plays a major role in supporting Armenian-European relations and is attending the summit with high importance.
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Shakira performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. About two million people attended the event, making it one of the largest gatherings at this famous beach.
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The concert took place on a Saturday night.
It was held at Copacabana Beach, a well-known waterfront in Rio de Janeiro.
The event was free to attend.
The city’s mayor estimated around two million people came to see Shakira.
Shakira is a Colombian singer and performer.
The concert drew one of the largest crowds ever seen at Copacabana Beach.
This event was reported by France 24 and video coverage was provided by Camille Corcoran.
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Sting, a musician from Newcastle, England, has created a musical called "The Last Ship" that tells the story of the closure of Newcastle’s shipyards. He is now touring with the show, joined by reggae artist Shaggy, and the production has been performed in Europe, Australia, and will appear at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
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Sting grew up in Newcastle, a city known for building ships and its industrial history.
His musical "The Last Ship" focuses on the end of the shipbuilding industry in Newcastle.
Sting has been working on the musical for over ten years.
Shaggy, a reggae star, joined Sting in the musical and they previously won a Grammy together in 2019.
The show has had successful runs in Europe and Australia before coming to New York.
An earlier version of "The Last Ship" was performed on Broadway in 2014.
Sting sees the story as relevant today, highlighting concerns about job loss due to technology like artificial intelligence.
Sting considers himself a working musician telling a story about his hometown rather than focusing on celebrity status.
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Musician Sting talks about his stage musical "The Last Ship," which is on a global tour. He explains how the show honors his hometown, Newcastle, and shares his thoughts on art, performing his famous song "Roxanne," and music’s importance in his life.
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Sting is a rock musician and actor in the musical "The Last Ship."
The musical is currently touring around the world.
The show is a tribute to Newcastle, where Sting grew up.
Sting believes uncertainty is important in creating art.
He still enjoys performing his hit song "Roxanne."
Sting describes music as a form of spiritual experience for him.
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Pope Leo spoke on World Press Freedom Day about the importance of independent journalism and the dangers journalists face, especially in war zones. He honored journalists who died reporting in conflicts and highlighted violations against media freedom worldwide.
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World Press Freedom Day is supported by UNESCO to promote free media and remember journalists who have died.
Pope Leo called for remembering journalists who lost their lives while seeking the truth, especially in conflict areas.
A recent report found that Israel’s conflict on Gaza has caused more journalist deaths than many major wars combined.
Pope Leo described journalism as essential for society and democracy and often calls for the protection of journalists.
Reporters Without Borders said press freedom worldwide has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years.
More than half of countries now have serious problems with press freedom, making journalism riskier everywhere.
Pope Leo condemned both clear and hidden attacks on media rights in his Sunday prayer at the Vatican.
Journalism is seen by the pope and groups like RSF as a public good that must be defended from criminalization and repression.
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Two activists, Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Thiago Avila from Brazil, were detained by Israel after being intercepted in international waters while trying to reach Gaza with humanitarian supplies. They have been held in harsh conditions and are on hunger strike while awaiting legal proceedings in Israel.
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The activists were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sailed from Europe to try to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Israel intercepted the flotilla near Greece and detained 177 activists, releasing all except Abu Keshek and Avila.
Saif Abu Keshek is a Spanish-Swedish national of Palestinian origin who has organized Palestinian solidarity efforts in Europe for over 20 years.
Thiago Avila is a Brazilian activist also involved in the flotilla effort.
Both men have reported physical abuse, including being hand-tied, blindfolded, and beaten during their capture by Israeli forces.
They were taken to Shikma Prison in Israel, a facility accused of harsh treatment.
The Spanish Prime Minister demanded their release and criticized Israel’s actions as unlawful.
Turkey’s foreign ministry described the interception as an act of piracy.
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CBS News "Sunday Morning" aired a segment remembering notable people who passed away during the week. One of the people remembered was David Allan Coe, a songwriter known for the country song "Take This Job and Shove It."
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CBS News "Sunday Morning" featured a remembrance segment.
The segment highlighted notable figures who died recently.
David Allan Coe was mentioned in the segment.
He was a songwriter.
Coe was known for the country song "Take This Job and Shove It."
The news was available on the CBS News app and website.
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