A Syrian court held the first trial hearing for Bashar al-Assad and senior officials from his government. One former security official, Atif Najib, appeared in court in handcuffs.
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The trial is the first hearing involving ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and his government members.
Former security official Atif Najib was present in court, wearing handcuffs.
The court proceeding took place in Syria.
This trial concerns officials from the Assad era.
The article was reported by AFP and France 24 on April 27, 2026.
The trial is part of ongoing legal and political developments in Syria.
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A small plane crashed near Juba, the capital of South Sudan, killing all 14 people on board. The crash may have been caused by bad weather and poor visibility, according to initial reports from the country’s aviation authority.
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The plane was a Cessna 208 Caravan operated by CityLink Aviation.
It lost communication while flying from Yei to Juba International Airport.
All 13 passengers and the pilot died in the crash.
Two of the passengers were Kenyan nationals; the rest were South Sudanese.
The crash site is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) outside of Juba.
The aviation authority sent a team to support emergency services and investigate.
Initial reports suggest bad weather and low visibility may have caused the crash.
Videos show the wreckage burning at the crash site.
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Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps confirmed it withdrew from the northern town of Kidal in Mali after heavy fighting. The group, linked to Russia’s Defence Ministry, has supported Mali’s military rulers since 2025, while Russia’s involvement in Mali began in 2021.
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Africa Corps is a paramilitary group controlled by Russia’s Defence Ministry.
They operated in Mali starting in 2025 to support the country’s military junta.
The group withdrew from Kidal, a town in northern Mali, following intense clashes.
Russia’s involvement in Mali dates back to 2021.
The fighting involved forces loyal to the Malian junta and others in the region.
Africa Corps is one of several foreign groups active in Mali amid ongoing conflict.
The situation reflects Russia’s growing influence in parts of Africa.
Mali has experienced instability and violence linked to military rule and armed groups.
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The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, killing three suspected drug traffickers. The strike was confirmed by U.S. Southern Command and was shown in a video posted on social media.
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The strike occurred on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Three people, described as suspected drug traffickers, were killed.
The U.S. military carried out the operation.
U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) announced the strike on social media.
A video showed the boat moving before it exploded and caught fire.
The operation is part of efforts to target drug trafficking in the region.
Southcom referred to the targets as “narco-terrorists,” linking drugs and terrorism.
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King Charles III will visit the United States for a state visit to mark 250 years of American independence. Polls show King Charles is more popular than President Donald Trump in both the U.S. and the U.K. The visit aims to strengthen the relationship between the two countries amid some recent tensions.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the U.S. starting Monday for a state visit.
The visit celebrates 250 years since American independence from Britain.
A 2025 poll showed 43% of Americans viewed King Charles favorably, while only 39% viewed President Trump favorably.
In the U.K., 56% viewed King Charles favorably, but only 18% viewed Trump favorably.
Trump’s approval ratings have dropped due to economic worries and controversy over his handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The U.S.-U.K. relationship has been strained by disagreements over NATO and trade tariffs.
Some British politicians opposed the visit, fearing political issues during the meetings.
Security concerns arose after a recent incident at a White House event before the visit.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the United States for their first state visit as monarchs to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. During the visit, King Charles III is expected to speak to a joint session of the U.S. Congress amid some political tensions between the U.S. and the U.K.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make their first official state visit to the U.S. as the reigning monarchs.
The visit marks the 250th anniversary of American independence.
King Charles III is expected to give a speech to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress.
Relations between the U.S. and the U.K. are currently strained.
President Donald Trump has criticized U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The visit occurs during tensions related to the Iran conflict.
The state visit is covered by the BBC and other news sources.
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A small passenger plane crashed in South Sudan on Monday morning, killing all 14 people on board. The crash happened about 20 km from the capital, Juba, and may have been caused by bad weather with low visibility.
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The plane was flying from Yei to Juba, a trip of about 130 km (80 miles).
Contact with the plane was lost about 30 minutes after takeoff.
All 14 people on board died, including the pilot and 13 passengers.
Among the passengers were 12 South Sudanese and two Kenyans.
The aircraft was a Cessna 208 Caravan, operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd.
Initial reports suggest poor weather conditions, especially low visibility, may have caused the crash.
South Sudan has limited aviation infrastructure and a history of air accidents.
In January 2025, another plane crash in South Sudan killed 20 oil workers shortly after takeoff.
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Efforts to stop the conflict between the U.S. and Iran have stalled as both countries stay firm on their demands. Iran wants the U.S. to lift its blockade and end the war before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump wants a wider deal that also stops Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
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Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the conflict.
President Trump seeks a deal that ends Iran's nuclear activities and addresses its missile program and support for groups in the region.
Iran offered to delay talks on its nuclear program in exchange for lifting the blockade and a permanent truce.
President Trump has not sent envoys to Pakistan, which is trying to mediate peace talks.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, disrupting about 20% of the world's oil and gas trade.
The blockade is harming Iran's economy and causing global energy prices to rise.
A ceasefire started on April 8 but negotiations to end the war have not progressed.
The U.S. continues to strengthen its military presence in the Middle East with three aircraft carrier groups deployed.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, in Moscow. They confirmed strong relations and promised to cooperate, especially during tensions involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel.
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President Putin hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow.
Both leaders emphasized their countries’ close and strategic partnership.
They agreed to work together amid conflicts involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel.
The meeting was reported by Russian state-owned media TASS.
Russia intends to continue maintaining its strategic relationship with Iran.
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A Polish influencer named Piotr Hancke, known as Latwogang, held a continuous nine-day livestream on YouTube to raise money for a children's cancer charity. The event raised more than £50 million, with support from celebrities like Coldplay’s Chris Martin and footballer Lamine Yamal.
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The livestream lasted nine days nonstop and aired from Warsaw.
Over £50 million (250 million zlotys) was raised for the Cancer Fighters Foundation (CFF).
At one time, 1.4 million people watched the stream simultaneously.
Celebrities including Chris Martin, Lamine Yamal, Wojciech Szczęsny, and Robert Lewandowski took part.
Latwogang listened to a charity rap song featuring a young cancer patient on repeat during the stream.
Some participants shaved their heads to show support for cancer patients, including Latwogang himself.
CFF promised to publicly report how the money will be used to help children with cancer.
The amount raised broke the previous livestream fundraising world record, which was around £14 million.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the United States is responsible for the failure of peace talks in the Middle East. He made this statement while meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, who promised Russian support to end the war.
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Iran’s top Foreign Minister is Abbas Araghchi.
Araghchi blamed the United States for the failure of peace talks in the Middle East.
The meeting took place in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Araghchi.
Putin promised that Russia would support efforts to end the ongoing war.
The event happened on April 27, 2026.
The Middle East peace talks were expected to help resolve conflicts in the region.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting the United States. During their visit, they will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., for a tea meeting.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are currently on a visit to the U.S.
They are scheduled to meet President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
The meeting is planned to take place on a Monday.
The event includes having tea together.
CBS News reported this news and provided coverage through their royal contributor, Roya Nikkhah.
The meeting emphasizes ties between the British monarchy and the U.S. government.
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King Charles III is visiting Washington, D.C. to work on improving the relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. The visit comes at a time when ties between the two countries face challenges, especially in security and political cooperation.
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King Charles III is a descendant of King George III, who was Britain's king when the American colonies declared independence.
The visit aims to address current tensions in the UK-US relationship.
Security issues are a major focus during the trip.
Trans-Atlantic ties refer to the political and economic relations between Europe (especially the UK) and the US.
The visit takes place amid disagreements on foreign policy between the US, UK, and EU.
The article is from April 27, 2026.
Other global events reported around the same time include rising global military spending and diplomatic talks involving Iran and Russia.
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Global military spending increased by 2.9% in 2025, reaching $2.89 trillion. This rise occurred despite a 7.5% drop in U.S. military spending after President Donald Trump stopped new financial aid to Ukraine.
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Worldwide military spending grew by 2.9% in 2025.
Total global military expenditure reached $2.89 trillion.
U.S. military spending fell by 7.5% during the same period.
The spending drop in the U.S. was linked to President Trump ending new financial military aid to Ukraine.
The data comes from a report released by a conflict-focused research group.
Other countries increased their military budgets, compensating for the U.S. reduction.
The report was published on April 27, 2026.
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Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, a community in Gaza, held local elections for the first time in over 20 years. These elections were also held in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and are seen as a step toward future presidential elections and possible Palestinian statehood.
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The local elections took place on April 25, 2026, in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, and the West Bank.
This was the first election in part of Hamas-run Gaza in more than two decades.
Voter turnout was 23% in Gaza and 56% in the West Bank.
Hamas did not participate in or block the Gaza vote.
Candidates had to accept the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) program, which recognizes Israel and renounces armed struggle.
The elections focused on choosing local councils responsible for services like water, roads, and electricity.
The Palestinian Authority hopes these local elections will lead to presidential and legislative elections.
The Palestinian Authority has not held a presidential election for 21 years; President Mahmoud Abbas is 90 years old.
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Eve Plumb, who played Jan Brady on the TV show "The Brady Bunch," talked about her career and how the show shaped her life. She shared that the show was not popular right away and explained why one of her famous lines made her uncomfortable, as described in her new memoir.
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Eve Plumb played Jan Brady on "The Brady Bunch."
She says the show helped her reach her current career situation.
"The Brady Bunch" did not become a hit immediately after it first aired.
Plumb discussed one of her well-known lines from the show in her memoir.
She talked about these topics during an interview on "CBS Mornings."
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A baby’s skeleton was found beneath the floorboards of an old building in Bishop Auckland during renovations. The boy, named Baby Auckland by authorities, was buried in a local cemetery after a ceremony; his exact identity and cause of death remain unknown.
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The baby’s skeleton was discovered wrapped in a 1910 newspaper under floorboards in July 2024.
The newspaper dated Sunday 19 June 1910 was found around the body, along with brown twine knotted around the neck.
Police investigated but could not determine how the baby died.
DNA testing did not match with any relatives of the building’s past occupants.
Carbon dating suggested the baby lived between 1726 and 1812, which conflicts with the newspaper date and building age.
Investigators believe the baby likely died around 1910 and will use this date on his headstone.
A simple funeral service was held at Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery under a cherry blossom tree.
Authorities emphasized the importance of giving the baby dignity and respect despite the mystery surrounding his death.
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Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran is humiliating the United States by making President Trump send and then suddenly cancel trips for his top representatives during talks to end the war. Merz described Iran as being very skilled at avoiding real negotiations with the U.S.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz made the comments on Monday.
He said Iran’s leadership is humiliating the United States in diplomatic talks.
The talks are aimed at ending a war, but details about the war are not specified.
Iran causes frustration by having U.S. envoys travel and then abruptly canceling plans.
Merz said Iran is skilled at avoiding real negotiations instead of seeking solutions.
President Donald Trump has been involved by sending envoys to Iran for talks.
The issue is part of international diplomatic relations involving Germany, the U.S., and Iran.
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Several tornadoes struck Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas, causing damage and killing at least two people. Emergency teams are responding to the destruction in these states.
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Tornadoes hit homes in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.
At least two people died because of the storms.
Multiple states were affected by the tornadoes.
Emergency crews are working to help survivors.
The tornadoes caused significant damage to buildings.
CBS News reporters Nicole Valdes and Rob Marciano covered the story.
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Armed groups in Mali have launched coordinated attacks across the country, revealing weaknesses in the government’s security. One of these groups, linked to al-Qaeda, took control of a northern city alongside a Tuareg rebel group, and Mali’s Defence Minister was killed during the violence.
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Mali has experienced ongoing political instability since its independence in 1960, including coups and attacks by armed groups.
The al-Qaeda-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for recent attacks on military sites, including the capital, Bamako.
JNIM teamed up with the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a Tuareg rebel group, to capture the city of Kidal in northern Mali.
Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, was killed during the coordinated attacks.
JNIM has about 10,000 fighters and follows al-Qaeda’s ideology opposing Western influence in Muslim countries.
The FLA seeks independence or autonomy for the northern region called Azawad, which covers desert and Sahel areas.
The presence and influence of Russian mercenary groups in Mali have increased security risks in recent years.
Attacks by these groups have included striking military bases, airports, police academies, and blocking key fuel supply routes to disrupt the economy.
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