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Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain, marking his first trip to an EU country outside Italy. His week-long visit includes meetings with Spain’s leaders, Masses in Madrid and Barcelona, and time spent with migrants and homeless people, highlighting their struggles. The pope’s focus on migrants aligns with Spain’s current government policies but faces opposition from Spain’s far-right party.
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Pope Leo XIV will start his visit to Spain in Madrid at 10:30 am on Saturday.
This is the first papal visit to Spain since Pope Benedict XVI came in 2011.
The percentage of Spaniards identifying as Catholic has dropped from about 72% in 2011 to 56% today.
The pope will lead a Mass in Plaza de Cibeles that could attract up to 1 million people.
His schedule includes meeting King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
The pope plans to visit migrants and homeless people, including at the port of Arguineguín in Gran Canaria.
Over 1,100 migrants died last year trying to reach the Canaries by boat.
Spain’s socialist government supports migrant rights and is regularizing around 500,000 undocumented migrants.
The far-right Vox party opposes these migration policies and the church’s support for them.
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Melanie Hall disappeared from a nightclub in Bath 30 years ago, and her remains were found in 2009. Her family and police have launched a new appeal for information, hoping someone will come forward to help solve her murder.
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Melanie Hall, aged 25, vanished from Cadillacs nightclub in Bath in June 1996.
Her body was found near the M5 motorway north of the city in 2009.
Police have started a new campaign called Justice for Melanie to encourage people to share any memories or information.
Melanie’s family showed her untouched bedroom to highlight their ongoing hope for answers.
Her father, Steve Hall, said he hopes to see justice but feels time is running out as he is 82 years old.
Her older sister, Dominique, also expressed concern about running out of time for answers.
The family’s mother, Patricia, has advanced dementia and cannot participate in the search for justice.
Police are displaying messages about the case at public events to raise awareness and prompt memories.
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CBS News shared a voice recording from Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist held in Iran’s Evin Prison. In the recording, he asks for medical help for himself and other detained Americans.
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Reza Valizadeh is an Iranian-American journalist.
He is currently detained in Iran’s Evin Prison.
CBS News obtained and shared a voice recording from him.
In the recording, Valizadeh requests medical assistance.
He also speaks about the needs of other Americans held in the prison.
Evin Prison is known for holding political prisoners and foreigners.
The recording was featured by CBS News.
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An Iranian-American journalist, Reza Valizadeh, who is detained in Iran's Evin Prison, has asked the U.S. government for medical help for himself and other Americans held there. He described poor medical care and harsh treatment while Iran is under a near-total internet blackout. U.S. officials are negotiating a separate deal to end fighting with Iran before addressing the release of the American detainees.
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Reza Valizadeh is an Iranian-American journalist held in Evin Prison, Tehran.
Valizadeh and three other Americans in prison suffer from various illnesses and lack proper medical care.
Iran imposed an internet blackout after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes three months ago, limiting communication.
Valizadeh's message was shared after Iran loosened internet restrictions last week.
The U.S. State Department says six Americans are detained in Iran.
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a truce and nuclear talks; release of Americans is planned to be negotiated separately.
The U.S. recently released 22 Iranian sailors seized at sea as a diplomatic gesture.
Valizadeh’s case is handled by the U.S. government’s hostage affairs office but broader diplomacy is led by White House envoys.
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The US House of Representatives passed a bill to provide over $1 billion in aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, despite opposition from some Republican leaders. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in person to discuss a full ceasefire.
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The US House voted 226-195 to pass a bill aiding Ukraine and sanctioning parts of the Russian economy.
The bill would provide more than $1 billion for Ukraine's security and rebuilding, plus an additional $8 billion in defense loans.
Some Republican leaders opposed the bill, worried it could hurt negotiation efforts.
The House showed growing frustration with President Donald Trump’s handling of the Ukraine conflict.
Ukrainian President Zelensky sent an open letter inviting Putin to meet face-to-face and called for a full ceasefire.
Russian President Putin said Russia will strengthen its air defenses after recent Ukrainian drone attacks into Russian territory.
Putin signaled openness to compromise if Ukraine agrees to terms from his meeting with President Trump in Alaska.
Ukrainian drone strikes have hit important Russian energy sites, including one in Putin’s hometown of Saint Petersburg.
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A bear that attacked four people in Fukushima, Japan, escaped from an electronics factory by opening a window on its own. Authorities tried to trap the bear with food and tranquilizer darts but failed, and they launched a drone search after the bear fled.
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The bear attacked four people inside a steel factory in Fukushima.
It moved to a nearby electronics factory where it was trapped but then escaped.
The bear apparently opened a window latch by itself to flee.
Authorities attempted to tranquilize the bear and used food traps but neither worked.
The bear was seen opening a faucet to drink water with its paws.
Police did not shoot the bear because there were flammable materials inside the factory.
Japan has seen a rise in bear attacks, with 13 people killed in the past year.
Fukushima officials began a drone search and moved schools to online classes after the escape.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking for a direct, in-person meeting. At the same time, the United States says it is concentrating its attention on the situation in Iran.
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Zelensky requested a face-to-face meeting with Putin.
Zelensky noted that Putin has spent much of his time in power involved in the conflict with Ukraine.
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is a central issue in their communication.
The U.S. is currently focused on Iran and its related matters.
The letter aims to open dialogue amid the conflict.
This request reflects efforts to find diplomatic solutions to the war.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling for a direct meeting to end the war between their countries. Zelenskyy argues that the ongoing conflict has caused great harm to both nations and that many Russians are tired of the war's effects.
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Zelenskyy addressed Putin directly in an open letter, a rare personal appeal from him.
The letter marks the conflict as lasting four years and criticizes Putin’s long time in power.
Zelenskyy states that Ukrainians remain strong but many Russians want peace due to war hardships.
Putin has refused direct talks with Zelenskyy, calling him "illegitimate" and only agreeing to talks after pre-arranged terms.
The letter mentions Ukraine's use of long-range drones striking St Petersburg as a sign of their military reach.
Zelenskyy claims Russia’s military losses are over 30,000 soldiers killed or wounded in May alone.
He notes that high Russian casualties have a fatality rate of 63%, which is unusually high for modern armies.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is focused on its people’s safety but calls for global support to end the war.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized US President Donald Trump for supporting Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right candidate in Colombia's upcoming presidential election. Petro accused Trump of backing drug traffickers and interfering in Colombia’s political process by supporting a candidate linked to paramilitaries and drug trafficking.
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Gustavo Petro is Colombia’s current president and cannot run again in the 2026 election.
Abelardo de la Espriella is a hard-right candidate supported by President Trump.
De la Espriella gained wealth defending drug traffickers, fraudsters, and soccer players.
De la Espriella and leftist Senator Iván Cepeda will compete in a runoff election on June 21.
Petro accused US allies, including Trump, of supporting paramilitary groups linked to drug trafficking and violence.
Trump endorsed de la Espriella, praising his life achievements and political support for Trump.
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe, accused of ties to paramilitaries, supports de la Espriella.
Petro and Cepeda say paramilitary groups committed violence against left-wing activists, including Cepeda’s assassinated father.
Petro regrets that those claiming to fight drug trafficking are enabling criminals to gain political power in Colombia.
Trump previously imposed sanctions on Petro, labeling him a “drug leader” due to rising cocaine production.
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The United States supports Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz as his government faces large protests and shortages. Washington is providing emergency aid and warns against efforts to remove Paz from power.
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The U.S. is sending emergency aid to help with food and medical shortages in Bolivia.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured support to President Paz during a phone call.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth condemned attempts to overthrow Paz’s government.
President Paz took office about seven months ago after ending 20 years of left-wing rule.
Paz started economic reforms, including cutting fuel subsidies to improve finances.
Protests across Bolivia have caused roadblocks and worsened shortages of basic goods.
Thousands of Bolivians waited in long lines to buy chicken because of supply problems.
Paz proposed a bill to allow the military to handle protests and restore order.
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Australian authorities seized over 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches worth about AU$200,000 from a breeder in New South Wales. The seized insects, including Madagascar hissing and dubia cockroaches, cannot be legally imported, bred, or sold in Australia due to risks to native wildlife and agriculture.
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More than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches were taken from a commercial breeder near Bathurst, NSW.
The cockroaches seized included Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia cockroaches.
These species are banned in Australia because they may spread disease and harm native animals and farms.
The seized cockroaches were often sold as food for pet reptiles.
Authorities warned that people keeping or trading these cockroaches face legal penalties.
The cockroaches will be killed and properly disposed of to prevent risks.
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) advises reptile owners to use legal feeder insects like crickets and wood roaches.
Madagascar hissing cockroaches are among the largest cockroach species and can produce a loud hissing sound.
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A mountain guide named Dawa Sherpa was lost on Mount Everest for six days but survived and was found alive. A climber who was with him, Chris Thrall, shared how hard it was to believe Dawa made it through the dangerous conditions.
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Dawa Sherpa went missing above Camp 3 at about 7,500 meters on Mount Everest.
He survived alone in the "death zone," an area with very low oxygen and extreme conditions.
Chris Thrall, a climber who was with him, saw Dawa last resting but thought he was lost when he didn’t move.
Dawa was found by a cleaning crew slowly descending the mountain after six days.
He is now in the intensive care unit in Kathmandu Hospital being treated for frostbite, cold injuries, and trauma.
Dawa recognized his daughter and is awake and speaking.
This climbing season on Everest has seen over 1,000 people reach the summit, the busiest ever.
Five people have died on Everest so far this season.
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Clashes broke out in Mogadishu, Somalia, between government forces and the opposition ahead of planned protests against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's extended term. The violence caused many people to flee, shut down businesses, and increased political tension in the city.
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Heavy gunfire erupted in Mogadishu’s Hawl Wadaag district near homes of opposition leaders.
Opposition leaders were organizing protests against what they call an illegal extension of President Mohamud’s term.
The government said the protests would harm the city’s security.
Hundreds of families fled areas near the fighting, and many central parts of the city emptied.
Key roads and the large Bakara market were closed or nearly empty due to the violence.
The fighting ended recent improvements in security in Mogadishu.
Somalia has not held direct national elections since the 1960s; leaders are chosen through indirect clan and elite agreements.
The current political crisis follows a history of delayed elections and contested presidential terms.
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A report by the UK's National Audit Office revealed details about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's low rent payments for Royal Lodge and his ability to rent out nearby cottages. Meanwhile, other news highlights King Charles III's private concerns about President Trump’s state visit to the UK due to a conflict with Ukraine’s president.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor paid a very low rent (called a "peppercorn fee") for Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate.
He rented out surrounding cottages, generating income, but the report does not accuse him of any wrongdoing.
Andrew’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, reportedly lived in palaces rent-free despite having their own homes and jobs.
King Charles III privately expressed concerns about President Donald Trump’s planned state visit to the UK, linked to Trump’s past dispute with Ukraine’s president.
British officials worried that the King’s hesitations could cause a diplomatic problem between the UK and the US.
Buckingham Palace has not commented on these concerns.
Other news mentions calls for reforms in UK policing after a teenager died during a police incident.
There are reports about FIFA banning reusable water bottles at stadiums during the World Cup, causing controversy over fan health and costs.
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More than 100,000 exotic cockroaches were seized from a breeder in New South Wales, Australia. These cockroaches are illegal because they can harm native wildlife and spread disease, and authorities are working to stop their breeding and trade.
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Over 100,000 live exotic cockroaches were taken from a breeder in Bathurst, NSW.
The cockroaches included dubia cockroaches and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.
The total value of these cockroaches is estimated to be up to $200,000.
Importing, keeping, breeding, or selling these cockroaches is illegal in Australia.
These cockroaches were likely meant to be sold as food for pet reptiles.
Authorities warn of risks to native animals and agriculture from these exotic insects.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries is handling the safe disposal of the cockroaches.
Experts say illegal wildlife trade is a growing problem needing stronger laws and resources.
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Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham has been missing near Kyoto, Japan, since May 29, 2026. Rescue teams are searching for him despite bad weather caused by a typhoon, while his family remains in Japan hoping to find him.
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James Higginbotham is a 20-year-old engineering student from Auburn University in Alabama.
He disappeared after taking a train alone to hiking trails near Kyoto on May 29, 2026.
His family was nearby at a temple when he vanished and last saw him on CCTV at Yamashina train station.
Higginbotham is described as an experienced hiker with survival skills.
Rescue efforts include teams on the ground with dogs and aerial searches, but a typhoon is slowing them down.
He was wearing a "Save the Bees" T-shirt and lavender pants when last seen.
The family continues to search and will not return to Alabama until he is found.
His disappearance was tracked initially via a family tracking app but has had no response since that evening.
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A dog named Hope was found abandoned outside an animal rescue center in Ireland with a note that gave little information about her. The rescue workers are caring for Hope and trying to learn about her so they can find her a new home, but Irish law requires her to go through the pound system first.
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Hope the dog was left outside Dundalk Dog Rescue in Ireland early in the morning.
The note left with Hope explained the owner's situation but gave no details about the dog’s history or needs.
Hope appeared scared and shy when found by the rescue staff.
Irish law requires lost or abandoned dogs with no paperwork to go through a hold period in the pound.
After completing the stray hold, Hope returned to the rescue organization.
Staff are observing Hope to understand her personality and health before placing her for adoption.
The rescue encourages owners in crisis to seek help rather than abandoning pets.
Abandoned dogs face risks like injury, weather exposure, and stress.
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This weekend marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, the largest seaborne attack in history during World War II. CBS News spoke with Arthur Rose, a 107-year-old Navy lieutenant who took part in the invasion, where he described the United States as the "savior of the world."
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D-Day occurred 82 years ago and was the largest seaborne assault ever.
Arthur Rose is a 107-year-old Navy lieutenant who participated in D-Day.
Rose called the United States the "savior of the world" because of its role in the war.
The anniversary highlights the importance of remembering World War II events.
CBS News conducted the interview with Arthur Rose.
The article focuses on commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of veterans.
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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, told Americans they do not need to worry about Ebola. He made this statement when asked about the risk of the disease in the United States.
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Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus is the director-general of the WHO.
He spoke about the risk of Ebola to Americans.
He said Americans should not really worry about Ebola.
The statement came during a news interview.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder provided more information.
The message aims to reduce public concern about Ebola in the U.S.
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The U.S. Coast Guard took control of a small boat connected to the disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas. Authorities continue to investigate the case involving this Michigan woman.
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The Coast Guard seized a dinghy linked to Lynette Hooker’s disappearance.
Lynette Hooker is a woman from Michigan.
She disappeared in the Bahamas.
Brian Hooker was on the boat with Lynette the night she went missing.
Cristian Benavides obtained exclusive access to the ongoing investigation.
The investigation is still active and ongoing.
The boat is part of the evidence being studied.
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