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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Ben Sasse, a former U.S. senator diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, says a new drug called daraxonrasib has shrunk his tumors by over 75% in four months. Daraxonrasib is an experimental oral drug targeting RAS proteins, which are involved in many cancers, and it is currently in late-stage clinical trials with promising results.
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Ben Sasse was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in late 2025 and given three to four months to live.
Daraxonrasib is made by Revolution Medicines and is designed to block RAS proteins that drive many cancers, especially pancreatic cancer.
Over 90% of pancreatic cancers have tumors driven by mutated RAS proteins.
Clinical trials show daraxonrasib improves survival rates compared to chemotherapy, with patients living a median of 13.2 months versus 6.7 months.
The drug is taken orally once daily and has shown a manageable safety profile in trials so far.
Side effects for Sasse include severe skin irritation and bleeding, which are not commonly reported in the trials.
The clinical trial involves adults with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and is ongoing at 60 locations worldwide.
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with about 52,740 expected deaths in 2026.
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The United Kingdom and the European Union are strongly opposing some recent actions of U.S. foreign policy. King Charles’ upcoming visit to the United States comes at a difficult time when relations between the U.S. and its allies in Europe face many disagreements on important issues such as trade, defense, and conflicts like the one involving Iran.
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King Charles is planning a visit to the United States.
The visit was scheduled before the U.S. started a war with Iran.
The U.S. and UK have a long-standing close relationship often called the "special relationship."
This relationship is currently strained by strong disagreements and tough words.
Key issues causing divisions include trade policies, NATO defense roles, Greenland, Iran, Ukraine, and defense spending.
The diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and its European allies is described as unprecedented.
These tensions affect broader transatlantic cooperation on security and politics.
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The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is being reviewed in New York as tensions rise between the US and Iran over Iran’s nuclear program. The review focuses on Iran’s enriched uranium and efforts to prevent nuclear weapons spread, but recent US and Israeli attacks have raised questions about the NPT’s effectiveness and fairness.
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The NPT is a global agreement to stop the spread of nuclear weapons and to promote peaceful nuclear technology.
The treaty began in 1970 and includes 191 countries, with five officially recognized nuclear-armed states: the US, Russia, China, the UK, and France.
States without nuclear weapons agree not to develop them, while nuclear-armed states commit to eventually disarm, although this has not been achieved.
Iran agreed to halt uranium stockpiling and allow inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during talks mediated by Oman in February 2024.
Shortly after Iran’s agreement, the US and Israel launched strikes against Iranian targets.
Israel possesses nuclear weapons but does not officially acknowledge them and is not part of the NPT.
Experts say the NPT’s credibility is weakened because nuclear-armed states are upgrading their weapons and enforcement of rules is seen as uneven.
Attacks on nuclear sites under IAEA protection have not received strong responses from the UN or IAEA, raising concerns among non-nuclear countries.
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Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s pop band the Ronettes, has died at age 80. The Ronettes were famous for hits like “Be My Baby” and were important in the girl-group music era with help from producer Phil Spector.
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Nedra Talley Ross died at home at the age of 80.
The Ronettes were a 1960s girl group known for songs like “Be My Baby” and “Baby I Love You.”
The group was made up of family members: Nedra, her cousins Veronica “Ronnie” and Estelle Bennett.
Their music was shaped by producer Phil Spector’s “wall of sound” style.
The Ronettes toured with The Rolling Stones and were friends with The Beatles.
Their only studio album, released in 1964, included five songs that made the U.S. Billboard charts.
The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
After the band ended, Ross made Christian music and was married to TV personality Scott Ross until his death in 2023.
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Mali’s military junta, supported by about 2,000 Russian troops, faced significant attacks from jihadist militants and separatist fighters. These attacks exposed weaknesses in Russia’s military support in Mali, highlighted by Russian forces withdrawing from the northern town of Kidal and the death of Mali’s defense minister Sadio Camara.
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Mali’s military leader Assimi Goïta met with President Vladimir Putin, showing close ties between Mali and Russia.
Around 2,000 Russian troops are stationed in Mali as part of Russia’s effort to influence the Sahel region in Africa.
Recent coordinated attacks by rebel groups led to heavy fighting and disrupted Russian-backed control in Mali.
Russian Africa Corps withdrew from Kidal, a key northern town held by rebels.
Sadio Camara, Mali’s defense minister and key supporter of the Russia alliance, died after being wounded in a suicide attack.
Mali’s junta expelled French troops and replaced them with Russian forces after taking power in 2021.
Russia initially deployed the Wagner mercenary group in Mali, but it was replaced by the Africa Corps after Wagner’s leader died.
The new Russia-backed Africa Corps has struggled to maintain control and military success compared to Wagner.
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More Americans are showing interest in moving to New Zealand, especially through investment-based visas. Many are motivated by concerns about U.S. politics under President Donald Trump, as well as goals related to financial planning and lifestyle changes.
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New Zealand has seen a rise in visa applications from Americans using the Active Investor Plus program.
The U.S. leads as the largest source of applicants, with 234 applications representing 711 people.
Some Americans, like a couple named Jennifer and Michael, are leaving due to worries about political and social conditions under President Trump.
The couple fears growing instability and policies they see as harmful, particularly for their children’s future.
Potential triggers for leaving sooner include military presence in cities and election interference fears.
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions have raised concerns about safety and human rights.
The visa process includes financial investment, health checks, and sometimes appeals due to medical conditions.
Many applicants plan their move as a long-term "Plan B" for flexibility and security.
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About 60 countries met in Santa Marta, Colombia, to work together on moving away from using fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. This is the first global meeting focused on speeding up the end of fossil fuel use, aiming to address climate change despite difficulties in past international talks.
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Nearly 60 countries gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a special summit on fossil fuel phaseout.
The goal is to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels worldwide.
This meeting is the first global conference focused specifically on exiting fossil fuel use.
Previous United Nations climate talks (COP summits) have struggled to reach agreements on this issue.
The summit takes place amid growing global tensions and unstable energy markets.
Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas, which contribute to climate change.
Countries at the summit want to represent a new, more ambitious force for climate action.
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Tate Britain will open an exhibition this autumn called "The 90s: Art and Fashion." The show will display works from nearly 70 artists, photographers, and designers to explore how the 1990s shaped Britain’s culture, art, and fashion, including new voices and diverse perspectives.
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The exhibition features artists like Steve McQueen, Chris Ofili, Alexander McQueen, and Damien Hirst.
It highlights art and fashion from the 1990s, a decade that changed Britain’s cultural identity.
Nearly 70 contributors from the Young British Artists movement and others will be shown.
The show includes photography capturing 90s youth culture and “anti-fashion” grunge style.
Some works focus on diversity and representation, addressing issues like race, class, and identity.
The exhibition presents both visual art and fashion, showing how these fields influenced each other.
Curator Edward Enninful said the 1990s were a time of change, energy, and new creative voices.
The exhibition ends by reflecting on ongoing questions about access, visibility, and who gets included in culture.
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James Holder, co-founder of the clothing company Superdry, is accused of raping a woman after a night out in Cheltenham, England, in 2022. He denies the charges, saying all sexual activity was consensual, but the woman reports she tried to stop him and was upset during the incident. The case is being heard at Gloucester Crown Court.
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James Holder is 54 years old and co-founded Superdry clothing company.
The alleged incident happened in early May 2022 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Holder was at the woman’s home, fell asleep, then woke and asked her to join him in the bedroom.
The woman said she said no and tried to sleep elsewhere, but Holder pulled her into the bedroom.
She said Holder removed some of her clothes and touched her despite her telling him to stop.
The woman cried during the attack, but Holder did not stop at that time.
She escaped and reported the incident to the police later in 2022.
Holder admits sexual activity occurred but says it was consensual and he believed that to be true.
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