King Charles III will speak to the U.S. Congress during his official visit to Washington, D.C. He is the first British monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991, aiming to highlight the strong connection between the U.K. and the U.S.
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King Charles III will address a joint session of the U.S. Congress at 3 p.m. EDT.
This is the first time a British monarch has spoken to Congress since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
Queen Elizabeth’s 1991 speech focused on shared history and democratic values.
King Charles’s speech will likely emphasize the close bond between the U.K. and the U.S.
The address is a rare honor given to prominent world leaders like Pope Francis and Winston Churchill.
Charles is visiting the U.S. for four days to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.
President Donald Trump and Queen Camilla are part of the official White House visit events.
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The United States and Iran continue to have major disagreements over two main issues: the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program. These disagreements are slowing down progress toward a deal to end the conflict between the two countries.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway important for global oil shipments.
Iran’s nuclear ambitions refer to its efforts to develop nuclear technology, which the U.S. and others worry could lead to nuclear weapons.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran aim to reach a deal to stop the current conflict.
The main obstacles to the deal are disagreements on control and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Another major issue is how to handle Iran’s nuclear program and ensure it is peaceful.
CBS News reporter Ramy Inocencio covered the latest updates about these talks.
Both countries remain at odds, which is delaying an agreement.
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King Charles III will acknowledge the current tensions between the United Kingdom and the administration of President Donald Trump. In a speech to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress, he plans to focus on the long-standing special relationship and cooperation between the UK and the United States.
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King Charles III will speak before a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
He will mention existing strains between the UK and the Trump administration.
The king aims to highlight the historic and strong ties between the two nations.
He intends to stress themes of reconciliation and renewal in their relationship.
The speech will underscore how the UK and U.S. have found ways to work together despite differences.
The event is set for Tuesday (specific date not provided).
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Mexican officials captured a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel on Monday. The arrest happened near El Mirador in the state of Nayarit, where the leader was hiding in a ditch.
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The leader belongs to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a criminal group in Mexico.
Capture took place near the community of El Mirador in Nayarit state.
The leader was found hiding in a ditch when arrested.
Mexican authorities conducted the operation.
The arrest was reported by CBS News.
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A French parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasters has turned into a political conflict led by Charles Alloncle, a politician linked to the far-right National Rally party. The inquiry has raised doubts about public media by focusing on costs and alleged bias, sparking debate over the future of state-funded broadcasting in France.
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The inquiry is investigating France's public broadcasters, which receive about €4 billion yearly.
Charles Alloncle, 32, leads the inquiry and is connected to the far-right National Rally party.
The inquiry has involved intense questioning of journalists and media executives, gaining public attention.
Critics say the inquiry focuses more on budget and spending than on editorial bias.
Examples used include a €60,000 fee paid to a celebrity to host the Cannes Film Festival.
Public support for state media has declined since the inquiry began.
The far-right party has plans to privatize public broadcasting if it wins the 2027 elections.
Some compare the inquiry to similar attacks on the BBC by right-wing parties in the UK.
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A Russian superyacht linked to billionaire Alexey Mordashov passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite an Iranian blockade aimed at most ships. The strait is a key global oil route and has seen increased tensions and attacks amid conflicts involving Iran, Russia, the U.S., and Israel.
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The superyacht Nord, connected to Alexey Mordashov, traveled from Dubai to Muscat via the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has enforced a blockade and threatened to attack ships it considers unfriendly in the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway where about 20% of the world’s oil and gas passes.
Shipping traffic there is much lower than before the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran began in February 2024.
Iran charges toll fees for ships passing through, which the U.S. and international groups oppose.
At least 10 people have died and 29 ships have been attacked near the strait in the past two months.
Mordashov is sanctioned by the U.S., U.K., and EU due to links to the Kremlin and has a net worth of about $30 billion.
Russia and Iran have a strong strategic partnership, with recent talks between their top leaders about future diplomacy.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is leaving the OPEC oil group, which is a major change for the organization. The UAE said this would give it more freedom, and the move could weaken OPEC's ability to control oil prices.
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The UAE has been an OPEC member since 1967 and will officially leave on Friday.
OPEC is a group of oil-producing countries that work together to manage oil production and prices.
The UAE’s exit could disrupt OPEC’s unity and reduce its influence on global oil markets.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf, especially around the strait of Hormuz, have made it hard for Gulf countries to export oil safely.
The UAE wants more flexibility to follow its own long-term economic plans.
The oil price has risen recently, partly due to the conflict involving Iran and attacks near the Gulf.
President Donald Trump has criticized OPEC for keeping oil prices high and has linked US military support of Gulf countries with this issue.
Experts say the UAE leaving may cause more ups and downs in oil prices and reduce Saudi Arabia’s control over the market.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed a reported proposal from Iran to end a two-month conflict by reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran suggested easing control over the strait if the U.S. ended its naval blockade, while delaying talks about Iran’s nuclear program.
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Iran proposed to allow more freedom in the Strait of Hormuz to end ongoing conflict.
The proposal included postponing negotiation on Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran wanted the U.S. to lift its naval blockade as part of the deal.
The conflict referenced has lasted about two months.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected or doubted the proposal’s viability.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global oil supplies.
The situation involves tension between Iran and the U.S. and affects regional security.
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Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport is undergoing major upgrades to improve its facilities before the 2026 World Cup. The project faces delays due to challenges with logistics and budget, and workers are rushing to finish the renovations in time for the tournament.
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The airport is being modernized to update old infrastructure and handle more travelers.
The 2026 World Cup will take place in just a few months.
Renovations include work inside and outside the airport.
Budget limits have slowed some parts of the project.
Logistical problems have also caused delays.
Workers are working quickly to complete the upgrades before the event.
Benito Juárez International is Mexico City’s main airport.
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The United States is reviewing a new proposal from Iran to help end the war and keep a fragile ceasefire. Iran wants to reopen the important Strait of Hormuz if the US stops its naval blockade and ends the war, but Iran wants to delay talks about its nuclear program until after the war ends. President Trump and his administration have expressed doubts about accepting the plan as it stands.
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Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil and gas, if the US lifts a naval blockade and ends the war.
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran, causing worldwide energy prices to rise.
The US started the naval blockade shortly after a ceasefire began in April 2026.
Iran wants to postpone discussions about its nuclear program until after the war ends, which the US opposes.
The proposal was sent to the US via Pakistan, serving as a messenger between the two countries.
Iran sees this offer as a new approach and a way to build trust, different from previous talks involving nuclear compromises for sanctions relief.
President Trump met with security advisers but was reportedly unhappy because the proposal does not address Iran’s nuclear program.
Iranian officials state that lasting peace in the region requires an end to attacks on Iran.
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An 89-year-old man is being searched for by police in Athens after shooting five people at two locations. The shooting began at a social security office and continued at a nearby courthouse, with all injured victims expected to survive.
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The suspect is 89 years old.
The first shooting occurred at a social security agency in Petralona, Athens.
One employee was shot in the leg at the social security office.
The suspect then went to a courthouse in Ampelokipi, where four more people were injured.
The injured include one man and four women, all with non-life-threatening wounds.
The attacker used a shotgun hidden under his coat.
The suspect fled and is still being sought by police.
Gun violence is rare in Greece because gun ownership is allowed but tightly controlled.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it will leave the OPEC and OPEC+ groups, which are major organizations of oil-producing countries. The UAE said this decision matches its long-term economic plans and changing energy goals.
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The UAE is quitting OPEC and OPEC+ after nearly 60 years of membership.
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a group of major oil producers.
OPEC+ includes OPEC members plus other big oil-producing countries.
The UAE said its decision is based on its future economic and energy strategies.
The move signals a shift in the UAE’s energy priorities and policies.
This announcement was made recently and ongoing updates are expected.
The UAE has been a key player in global oil markets through OPEC.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it will leave OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1 after being a member for 60 years. The decision is linked to increased tensions with Saudi Arabia and issues caused by the war in Iran affecting oil exports.
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The UAE has been part of OPEC for six decades.
The UAE plans to leave OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1.
The departure is due to rivalry with Saudi Arabia and regional conflicts.
The war in Iran has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil passage.
The UAE aims to focus on domestic energy production and a new economic strategy.
OPEC is an organization of major oil-exporting countries controlling oil supply and prices.
The UAE stated its decision supports its role as a reliable and forward-looking energy market participant.
The change comes amid a global energy crisis with high uncertainty in oil markets.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to leave OPEC, the group of major oil exporting countries, on May 1 after being a member for over 50 years. This decision comes amid tensions with Saudi Arabia, the impact of the war involving Iran, and pressures on Gulf oil exporters. The UAE wants more control over its oil production and investment, and the move may benefit President Donald Trump by challenging OPEC's influence on oil prices.
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The UAE will leave OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1.
The UAE has been a member of OPEC since 1967 (over 50 years).
Tensions with Saudi Arabia and the Iran war are factors in the UAE's departure.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, is affected by the Iran conflict, impacting global oil supply.
OPEC will lose about 15 percent of its oil production capacity due to the UAE exit.
The UAE wants more freedom to increase its oil production and invest in domestic energy.
President Trump has criticized OPEC for raising oil prices and may benefit from the UAE's decision.
The departure may cause instability within OPEC, which typically tries to act as one group.
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A group of 81 children from Gaza, who are sick or injured, arrived in Jordan for medical treatment. This is the 26th group of Palestinian children sent to Jordan since the conflict in Gaza began in October 2023.
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The children are from Gaza and need medical care.
They arrived in Jordan on April 28, 2026.
The group includes 81 children and 108 family members.
They crossed the border through the King Hussein (Allenby) crossing between the West Bank and Jordan.
This is the 26th group of Palestinian children sent to Jordan since October 2023.
The Jordanian army announced the arrival in an official statement.
The children are wounded or ill due to the ongoing war in Gaza.
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A protester named Joe, who came to the UK from Malaysia as a child, criticized Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s proposed immigration changes. Joe said these changes would harm many young migrants by putting their status and futures in uncertainty. Mahmood described critics as “white liberals” who misunderstand her position, while Joe rejected that label and highlighted the impact of the reforms on migrant families.
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Joe migrated from Malaysia to the UK at age four.
He protested Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s immigration reform plan.
Mahmood’s plan includes ending permanent protection for refugees and reviewing asylum status every 30 months.
Refugees would need to afford living expenses before bringing family members and must wait 20 years for permanent settlement.
The time for overseas workers to gain permanent settlement would increase from five to ten years.
Joe said these changes could keep 90,000 young people in poverty and cause family separations.
Mahmood called critics “white liberals,” implying racial and political bias, which Joe disputed.
The protest took place at a live event in London and involved a youth-led climate campaign group.
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Afghanistan’s Taliban government said Pakistani military strikes hit a university and nearby areas in Kunar province, killing at least seven people and injuring over 80. Pakistan denied hitting the university but confirmed ongoing border clashes despite a formal ceasefire, raising concern over increasing tensions after recent peace talks in China.
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Mortars and missiles struck Asadabad city and nearby districts in Kunar province on Monday.
At least seven people died and more than 80 were wounded in the attacks.
Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University was heavily damaged, with students and professors among the injured.
The Taliban called the strikes war crimes targeting civilians and schools.
Pakistan denied attacking the university and said its strikes are precise and based on intelligence.
Both Afghan and Pakistani officials admit to cross-border firing despite a ceasefire agreement.
Recent peace talks in Urumqi, China involved all three countries but ended without a formal deal.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban of sheltering the Pakistan Taliban group, which Afghanistan denies.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) starting May 1. The UAE said this decision is part of its long-term economic plan and growing focus on domestic energy production.
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The UAE will officially leave OPEC on May 1, 2026.
The announcement was made through the UAE’s state news agency, WAM.
The UAE’s decision is linked to its strategic and economic goals.
The country is investing more in its own energy production.
The UAE wants to play a responsible and reliable role in global energy markets.
Recently, the UAE has had disagreements with Saudi Arabia over economic issues and the war in Yemen.
OPEC is an organization of major oil-producing countries that work together to manage oil production and prices.
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A memorial wall in Golders Green, north London, was targeted in a suspected arson attack early Monday morning. Police say the fire did not damage the wall, and counter-terrorism officers are investigating but do not currently treat it as terrorism.
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The fire happened around 12:15 a.m. on Monday at a memorial wall in Limes Avenue, Golders Green.
The memorial wall displays photos of protesters killed during protests against the Iranian government.
Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation but are keeping an open mind about the motive.
No arrests have been made so far related to this attack.
There have been other recent attacks in Golders Green, including attacks on Jewish sites and a Persian-language media group.
A group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia has claimed responsibility for several attacks on Jewish sites in north London.
Since March 23, police arrested 26 people connected to these attacks, with some charged for arson offenses.
Police have increased patrols in the area, including armed officers and specially trained teams to prevent crime.
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Militant groups linked to al-Qaida and separatists launched the largest coordinated attack in Mali in more than ten years. This event marks a serious increase in violence in a region already known for frequent extremist attacks.
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The attack involved both jihadist militants connected to al-Qaida and separatist forces.
It is the biggest coordinated attack in Mali in over a decade.
Mali is considered one of the deadliest areas in the world for extremist violence.
The Prime Minister of Mali advised people not to panic after the attack.
This escalation highlights growing instability in the region.
The violence complicates efforts to improve security in Mali and neighboring countries.
Al-Qaida-linked groups have been active in the region for many years.
Separatists in Mali have been involved in ongoing conflicts related to ethnic and political issues.
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