Palestinians in the West Bank and part of Gaza voted in local municipal elections for the first time since the recent Gaza war. Most candidates belong to President Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah party or run as independents, with no Hamas candidates participating.
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Nearly 1.5 million Palestinians in the West Bank and 70,000 in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah area were eligible to vote.
The elections occurred amid political tensions and widespread voter discouragement.
No candidates from Hamas, which controls much of Gaza, were on the election lists.
Many cities had only one candidate list, which won automatically without voting.
Polling stations opened at 7 am and closed at 7 pm in the West Bank, earlier in Gaza due to electricity shortages.
UN coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov praised the election process as credible and important amid difficulties.
The elections were seen by some as a test of the Palestinian Authority’s control and legitimacy after years without legislative or presidential votes.
Deir el-Balah was chosen for Gaza voting because its population remained mostly in place despite war and displacement.
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Charlie Sheen said he has not talked to Jon Cryer since their TV show ended, even though both took part in a documentary about the show. Sheen joked that Cryer still holds a grudge from the past, but he praised Cryer’s talent and expressed thanks to those who helped make the documentary.
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Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer starred together on “Two and a Half Men.”
They have not spoken since Sheen left the show in 2011.
Both actors appeared in the documentary “aka Charlie Sheen.”
Sheen joked that Cryer is still "grudgy" about their past.
Cryer stayed on the show after Ashton Kutcher joined following Sheen’s exit.
Sheen appreciates that Cryer and others participated in the documentary.
Martin Sheen (Charlie’s father) and Emilio Estevez (his brother) did not appear in the film but supported it privately.
Martin Sheen enjoyed the documentary and laughed and cried while watching it.
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European Union leaders are preparing a plan on how to use a lesser-known defense rule, article 42.7, in case of an attack on an EU country. This comes amid concerns about how the United States, under President Trump, might act towards NATO allies and a report that the US considered suspending Spain from NATO.
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EU leaders have asked the European Commission to create a plan for responding if article 42.7 of the EU treaty is triggered, which involves mutual defense among member states.
Article 42.7 was discussed during meetings hosted by Cyprus amid growing worries about US commitment to NATO.
President Trump has openly criticized NATO members and said he is seriously considering withdrawing the US from NATO.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated Spain remains a loyal NATO member but criticized the use of force in the Middle East.
The European Council President António Costa said there was a recent test of the mutual assistance clause after a drone strike on a British base in Cyprus, with support from other EU countries.
President Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to restart talks about the nearly two-month Iran conflict.
A US court blocked one of Trump’s executive orders that suspended asylum access at the southern border.
The US Department of Justice dropped a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, helping Trump’s nomination process.
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Many cinema-goers are facing disruptions from loud eating, phone use, and talking during films, which can spoil the movie experience. Some cinemas have issued reminders asking the audience to behave respectfully, but problems continue, especially with people using phones or making noise.
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Cinemas request audiences to avoid disturbing others by using phones or making noise.
A viewer recently experienced disruptions from phone use, loud eating, and talking during the film Project Hail Mary.
Disruptive behaviors include filming with phone flash, shouting, munching loudly, and unwrapping noisy snacks.
Some audience members try to quiet offenders, but interruptions still break the viewing experience.
TikTok users have shared stories of bad cinema behavior, such as people filming during horror films or throwing popcorn.
Some cinemas issued warnings that shouting and loud noise will not be allowed.
Certain films like Minecraft Movie and Wicked had audiences participating loudly but were not always seen as negative.
Experts say people may act disruptive in cinemas because they are used to watching films at home where talking or phone use is more common.
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NATO allies in Europe have responded strongly against reports that the US threatened to punish Spain for not supporting US-Israel actions against Iran. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and leaders from other NATO countries affirmed Spain’s continued commitment and membership in NATO despite tensions with the US.
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A leaked Pentagon email suggested the US might punish Spain for its stance against US-Israel measures involving Iran.
The email mentioned suspending Spain from NATO or limiting its roles, but NATO’s rules don’t allow expelling members without unanimous approval.
European NATO leaders, including the Netherlands and Germany, defended Spain’s full membership and support of NATO.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, once close to President Trump, criticized US-Spain tensions and denied US military use of a Sicilian base.
Meloni also condemned President Trump’s recent offensive remarks about the Pope.
President Trump publicly criticized Meloni following her refusal to support US operations against Iran.
The leaked email also hinted at tension between the US and the UK regarding the Falklands and US base use for strikes on Iran.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer opposed deepening UK involvement in US actions against Iran, which angered President Trump.
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Some young people are choosing to attend parties where no phones are allowed. This trend helps them focus on enjoying the moment without distractions from their devices.
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Phone-free parties are becoming more popular among young people.
These parties do not allow guests to use phones during the event.
The goal is to help people connect and be present with others.
A reporter from USA Today attended one of these parties in New York City.
The experience was shared in a story to explain why people like phone-free events.
This trend relates to concerns about mental health and social interaction.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States during a time of unusual political tensions between the US and the UK. The visit includes meetings with President Donald Trump and public events, and it faces challenges due to strained relations, the King’s health, and ongoing scandals involving the royal family.
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The visit is described as “high risk, high stakes, and high opportunity” by a royal source.
Tensions between the US and UK are the worst in a century, affecting the visit.
President Donald Trump is known for unpredictable behavior and has criticized the UK Prime Minister and military capabilities.
King Charles is the head of the Church of England and the British Armed Forces.
The King has been living with cancer for more than two years and will follow a busy schedule during the visit.
The visit occurs amid a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, adding to the complexity of the situation.
Scandals involving the King’s brother Andrew and his links to Jeffrey Epstein add personal pressure on the royal family.
Queen Camilla will meet with campaigners against domestic abuse during the visit.
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A tree worker in San Jose, California, had a medical emergency while working 75 feet up in a tree. A helicopter crew rescued him safely from his harness.
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The rescue happened in San Jose, California.
The worker was hanging 75 feet above the ground.
He had a medical emergency while working in the tree.
A helicopter crew performed the rescue.
The worker was safely saved from the harness.
The event took place on a Friday.
CBS News covered the rescue and explained the details.
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A flood warning system near Mount Everest meant to protect thousands of people from dangerous glacial lake floods is no longer working properly. The system has not been maintained for years, leaving siren towers broken and communication links unreliable, raising concerns about safety as climate change causes these lakes to grow.
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The early warning system was built to detect floods from the Imja glacial lake near Everest.
Imja lake was last drained in 2016 as part of a $3.5 million project to reduce flood risk.
Since then, no regular maintenance or inspections have been done on the system.
Siren towers meant to warn villagers are rusting, leaning, and some batteries have been stolen.
Satellite data used to monitor water levels and send alerts has become unreliable.
The area’s glaciers are melting faster due to global warming, making lakes larger and more dangerous.
At least five glacial lake floods have occurred in the Everest region in the last 50 years.
Over 60,000 tourists visit the region annually, increasing the number of people at risk in case of a flood.
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President Trump's top envoys traveled to Pakistan to continue peace talks with Iran. This visit came shortly after a ceasefire began, but tensions rose again near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway.
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President Trump's senior diplomats went to Pakistan for discussions about peace with Iran.
The trip took place just over two weeks after Iran agreed to a ceasefire.
Despite the ceasefire, new problems occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route.
Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Pakistan before possible direct talks with the U.S.
The talks aim to reduce tensions and promote peaceful relations between the U.S. and Iran.
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Police in Lima, Peru, raided the home of the former head of the national election agency amid slow vote counting after the April 12 presidential election. The raids targeted several officials and a company that transports ballots, but an EU mission found no evidence of fraud. The final election results are expected by May 15.
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Police raided the home of Piero Corvetto, former head of Peru’s National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE).
The raids were part of a judicial warrant and included confiscating phones, laptops, and documents.
Five other officials’ homes and a private ballot transport company’s offices were also searched.
Corvetto resigned but denied any wrongdoing and said he hopes his resignation will restore trust.
Delays in vote counting were caused by late ballot deliveries and extended voting in some areas.
The European Union’s election mission found no signs of fraud in the election process.
Rafael Lopez Aliaga, a right-wing candidate, accused Corvetto of criminal behavior without evidence.
With 95% of votes counted, Keiko Fujimori leads and is expected to enter the run-off election on June 7; final results are due May 15.
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At least six tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma on Thursday night, causing damage to homes and property. The storms moved through several areas, creating destruction along their paths.
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Six tornadoes struck northern Oklahoma on Thursday night.
The tornadoes caused damage to homes.
The storms moved in clusters, meaning multiple tornadoes appeared close together in time and location.
The situation was reported by CBS News correspondent Lana Zak.
Tornadoes are strong rotating storms that can cause heavy damage.
The news coverage was available on the CBS News app and website.
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Iran announced it will not have direct talks with the United States in upcoming discussions mediated by Pakistan. Instead, Iran will share its views with Pakistan, which will then communicate with the U.S.
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Iran stated it will not hold direct meetings with the U.S. in the planned talks.
The talks are being mediated or facilitated by Pakistan.
Iran will pass its observations to Pakistan for communication with the U.S.
The White House had previously suggested there would be direct talks.
Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, made the announcement.
These talks relate to ongoing diplomatic efforts between Iran and the U.S.
Pakistan is acting as an intermediary in this diplomatic process.
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Zambia, a country proud of its pan-African and anti-colonial history, faces ongoing issues with subtle racial discrimination. Despite government denial, many black Zambians report being treated unfairly in jobs, housing, and social settings, decades after independence from the UK.
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Zambia gained independence from the UK in 1964 and was led by Kenneth Kaunda, who promoted racial equality and African empowerment.
Black Zambians still experience everyday discrimination, such as being overlooked for jobs, treated poorly in restaurants, and denied housing.
Racism in Zambia is often subtle and not openly acknowledged by officials.
Some Zambians report racial slurs and unequal treatment by service workers and landlords.
Ethnic minorities, including whites, Indians, Chinese, and Arabs, make up about 9% of Zambia’s population today.
A 2019 UN report noted Zambia struggles with inequalities left by colonial rule.
Social media discussions and job ads have highlighted ongoing racial tensions and perceived discrimination.
The government denies that racism is a significant issue in the country.
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Teresa Helm, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, said that a meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla would show respect and human dignity to Epstein’s survivors. The King and Queen are visiting Washington DC but will not meet survivors because it might affect legal cases related to Epstein.
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Teresa Helm survived the crimes of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Helm and other survivors want King Charles and Queen Camilla to meet them.
The King and Queen will visit Washington DC from April 27 to 30.
Buckingham Palace said the Royals will not meet survivors during this visit.
The decision aims to avoid interfering with ongoing legal proceedings.
The article mentions other unrelated news from the US and Canada but focuses mainly on the Royal visit and Epstein survivors.
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Violence and killings in prisons in England and Wales have increased recently. Inmates use homemade weapons and sometimes carry out attacks on orders from powerful prisoners to gain protection or status.
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Serious assaults in prisons rose by 8% in the year up to September 2025, totaling 3,544 incidents.
Seven prisoners were murdered in the year ending December 2025, compared to six the previous year.
Notable prison killings include Ian Huntley and Ian Watkins, both attacked in separate prisons.
Prisoners create weapons from common items like toothbrushes and razor blades.
Some inmates commit violence to settle scores or to gain favor with gang leaders inside prison.
Life-sentenced prisoners may feel little motivation to avoid violence since they face long or indefinite sentences.
Mobile phones are banned in prisons but are still smuggled in by inmates.
The culture of intimidation and violence is difficult to change and may be normalized in some prisons.
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An American team is going to Pakistan to continue discussions aimed at ending the two-month war with Iran. The talks will focus on issues like the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway where shipping has mostly stopped. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister is already in Pakistan, but no meeting between Iranian and American officials is planned yet.
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The United States has sent a delegation to Pakistan.
The goal is to continue talks to end the war with Iran that has lasted two months.
The Strait of Hormuz, an important passage for ships, is a major topic.
Shipping traffic through the Strait has mostly stopped because of the conflict.
Iran’s foreign minister is currently in Pakistan.
Iranian officials say there will be no meeting with the U.S. delegation at this time.
Pakistan is serving as the host for ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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This article shares a clip from a 1937 CBS Radio show called "Saturday Night Swing Club." It features Edward R. Murrow, a well-known journalist, introducing Paris cabaret music to radio listeners.
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The clip is from a 1937 CBS Radio show.
The show was called "Saturday Night Swing Club."
Edward R. Murrow, a famous journalist, hosted the music segment.
The music featured is Paris cabaret music.
Major Garrett, a CBS News correspondent, presents this flashback.
The content is made available through CBS News and its app.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks during a meeting in the Oval Office. Despite this agreement, fighting and ceasefire violations have continued between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to a three-week extension of their ceasefire.
The agreement was made during a meeting in the Oval Office.
Hezbollah is a militant group supported by Iran.
Both Israel and Hezbollah have broken the ceasefire multiple times.
The situation on the ground in southern Lebanon remains tense.
The special correspondent reporting from southern Lebanon is Simona Foltyn.
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