An auction featuring 185 items from Marilyn Monroe's life took place to mark the 100th anniversary of her birth. The sale includes personal belongings like evening gowns, makeup, photographs, and letters, attracting many bids from fans and collectors.
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The auction started on June 1, 2026, the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe.
Items include a 1950s evening purse valued at around $100,000 and Monroe’s personal makeup products.
The auction features never-before-seen photos and rare images from Monroe’s career.
Monroe’s personal belongings from her Los Angeles home are part of the sale.
One intimate item is Monroe’s 1950s brassiere, which sold for higher than its estimated value.
Over 1,000 fans dressed as Monroe gathered in Palm Springs to celebrate her birthday with a statue tribute.
Heritage Auctions also held a separate sale including Monroe’s Christian Dior skirt and letters from her husband Arthur Miller.
Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson, became a famous actress in the 1950s, and died in 1962 at age 36.
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In south-western France, an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna went missing and a man suspected of kidnapping her had previously faced several rape allegations, but no legal action was taken. Authorities found a body while searching for the girl, and there is public anger about how the earlier cases against the suspect were handled.
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Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl, disappeared near Fleurance after getting into a man’s car.
A 41-year-old man with two children is the main suspect and has been detained.
Police and volunteers searched the area, including using horses and divers.
The suspect admitted giving Lyhanna a ride but said he dropped her off at a swimming pool.
There were earlier complaints against the suspect for raping minors that were dismissed or not fully investigated.
One complaint involved a 17-year-old who later said she consented, leading to the case being dropped.
Another complaint from 2022 accused him of raping a child under 15 but was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
A recent complaint from 2025 accused the suspect of raping a girl born in 2014; investigation was ongoing when Lyhanna disappeared.
The French interior minister has ordered an inquiry into how these cases were handled.
Activists have called for stronger laws to stop sexual violence, pointing to failures in the justice system.
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Three Royal Navy crew members died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise near Okehampton, Devon. The Ministry of Defence named the victims and said an investigation will take place.
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The crash happened around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
The helicopter involved was a Merlin Mk4 model.
The crew members who died are Lt Cmdr Chris Gayson (42), Lt Lily-Mae Fisher (31), and Petty Officer Owen Green (24).
The Civil Aviation Authority said the Defence Accident Investigation Branch will investigate the crash.
Tributes were given by the Princess of Wales, the head of the navy General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The Commander of Joint Aviation Command expressed sadness and offered condolences to the families.
The crash happened during a training exercise near Okehampton in Devon.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner plan to build a luxury resort on Sazan Island, a remote island off Albania’s coast. The development has sparked protests and an investigation due to concerns about environmental damage and unclear approval processes.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner found Sazan Island during a boat trip and decided to develop a resort there.
Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners, is investing $1.4 to $1.6 billion in the resort project.
Sazan Island is near protected environmental areas with rare wildlife like Mediterranean monk seals, dolphins, and sea turtles.
Environmental groups say the resort development is harming sand dunes and important coastal habitats without proper permits.
There are ongoing protests against the project due to its effects on nature and worries about corruption in how it was approved.
Sazan Island has historical significance, with ruins from past military use and natural beauty attracting visitors since 2015.
Google has created 360-degree virtual tours of the island for people to explore online.
The project threatens one of Albania’s key biodiversity hotspots, including the nearby Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park.
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Tropical Storm Amanda is the first named storm of the 2026 eastern Pacific hurricane season. It is moving across the ocean with little chance of becoming a hurricane or hitting land, including Hawaii. Forecasters are watching Amanda and two other nearby weather systems that might also develop into storms soon.
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Amanda formed about 1,500 miles west-southwest of Baja California with winds of 40 mph.
The storm is moving west-northwest at about 8 mph.
Forecasters expect Amanda to strengthen a little before weakening by the weekend.
Amanda is not expected to reach hurricane strength.
Most forecast models show Amanda moving away from Hawaii and not causing major effects there.
Even though Amanda won’t hit land, it may cause some dangerous ocean waves.
A separate high-surf advisory is in effect in Hawaii due to a different weather system, not Amanda.
"Spaghetti models," which combine multiple forecast paths, show Amanda’s center moving mostly southwest, away from land.
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Weston Higginbotham went missing while on a family trip in Japan. His parents have stayed in Japan as they search for him. Authorities and the family are working to find Weston.
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Weston Higginbotham disappeared during a family visit to Japan.
His parents remain in Japan to help in the search.
The family is actively seeking information about his whereabouts.
Japanese authorities are involved in the case.
CBS News reported on the situation with coverage by Anna Coren.
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Dirk Kempthorne played an important role in fostering cooperation between countries. Mexico viewed him as both a partner and a friend during challenging times.
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Dirk Kempthorne helped start a binational process, meaning cooperation between two countries.
Mexico saw Kempthorne as a reliable partner.
He was also considered a friend by Mexican leaders.
His leadership occurred during difficult or challenging times.
The collaboration involved cross-border issues, suggesting it dealt with matters affecting both countries.
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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (KMUH) has created a program to help patients with serious digestive problems receive nutrition at home through intravenous feeding, called Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN). This program includes patient training, remote monitoring by health professionals, and has won national awards for quality care. KMUH also shares its training and protocols with other hospitals in Southeast Asia.
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KMUH is the first hospital in the Asia-Pacific region with a dedicated HPN Training Center.
HPN provides essential nutrition through veins for patients who cannot eat or digest food normally.
The program includes a team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, and case managers.
Patients and caregivers learn how to manage HPN safely at home, including catheter care and emergency steps.
Health workers monitor patients remotely to catch problems early and improve safety.
KMUH’s HPN program reduces hospital stays and improves quality of life for patients.
The program won Taiwan’s Symbol of National Quality Gold Medal in 2023 and the Baosheng Medical Dedication Award in 2025.
KMUH provides training to hospitals in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand, spreading knowledge in the region.
Digital tools and artificial intelligence are used to help predict potential complications during treatment.
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H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor, said he does not see Iran moving toward meeting the demands set by President Donald Trump. This statement comes after Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei made comments about the conflict with the United States, while President Trump says talks with Iran are making progress.
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H.R. McMaster commented on Iran's response to President Trump's demands.
McMaster does not see signs that Iran is meeting these demands yet.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei recently spoke about the U.S. conflict.
President Trump believes negotiations with Iran are moving forward.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
McMaster is a contributor to CBS News providing analysis on the topic.
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A staff member at the University of Surrey was injured after being shot with a crossbow on campus. A 21-year-old man, a former student, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in police custody.
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The attack happened around 10:00 a.m. at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford.
The victim is a man in his 50s who was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
The suspect was caught at the scene shortly after the incident.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the assault.
The university is cooperating fully with police and the campus remains open.
The victim’s family has been informed and is receiving support.
Police have asked witnesses or people with information to contact them.
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The Centre Pompidou Hanwha, a new branch of the famous French art museum, opened in Seoul, South Korea. The museum features an exhibition on Cubism, showing works from 54 artists, and is part of the Centre Pompidou Paris' program to share art while the original museum is being renovated for five years.
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The Centre Pompidou Hanwha opened to the public on Thursday in Seoul.
The opening exhibition focuses on Cubism, an art style.
The exhibition includes works by 54 different artists.
This new branch is part of the "Constellation" program by Centre Pompidou Paris.
The original Centre Pompidou in Paris is closed for five years for renovation.
The program loans art to museums and cultural centers worldwide during renovation.
The South Korean location expands access to French modern art in Asia.
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A plan to build luxury hotels and villas on a protected coastal area in Albania is causing public anger. The project is linked to an investment fund connected to President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and has led to protests after bulldozers started working on the site.
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The project aims to build luxury hotels and villas on the Adriatic coast in Albania.
The area is environmentally protected, which has raised concerns.
An investment fund connected to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, is leading the project.
Protests began at the end of May when videos showed bulldozers on the beach.
The controversy is growing among local residents and environmental groups.
The development is seen as threatening wildlife and the natural environment.
The project may impact tourism by changing the protected coastal area.
Public anger centers on possible corruption and environmental damage linked to the project.
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A Nepali Sherpa guide, Hillary Dawa Sherpa, who was thought to have died on Mount Everest, was found alive a week after going missing. He was discovered crawling near base camp with frostbite and was taken to a hospital in Kathmandu, where his family had already started funeral rites.
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Hillary Dawa Sherpa went missing on May 29 while guiding a Polish climber on Mount Everest.
He was last seen in the "death zone," a high-altitude area with very low oxygen.
A helicopter rescue team initially could not find him.
He was found alive near the Khumbu icefall, just above base camp, with frostbite on his hands.
After being found, Dawa was flown to a hospital in Kathmandu for treatment.
His wife and daughter had already started traditional funeral rituals before learning he was alive.
Dawa works for Himalayan Traverse, a Kathmandu-based company, and is from Okhaldhunga in Nepal.
This climbing season on Everest saw over 1,000 climbers, making it the busiest ever, despite difficult conditions.
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The political opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has asked people in the capital city, Kinshasa, to stay home as a form of protest against President Felix Tshisekedi possibly running for a third term. This move comes amid concerns about extending presidential terms in the country.
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President Felix Tshisekedi may run for a third term in DR Congo.
The political opposition in DR Congo opposes this and is organizing protests.
Opposition leaders told residents of Kinshasa, the capital, to remain at home to protest.
The call for protest is a reaction to the potential change in the presidential term limit.
The report was shared by France 24 and the journalist Emmet Livingstone from Kinshasa.
Protests aim to show public disagreement with the government’s plan.
DR Congo has had debates over presidential term limits in the past.
The situation reflects ongoing political tensions in DR Congo.
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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were previously known as the Janjaweed and have a history of human rights violations. In recent years, they have tried to change their image and become important political players in Sudan.
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The RSF used to be called the Janjaweed.
The Janjaweed were involved in serious violations and violence.
The RSF is a powerful armed group in Sudan today.
They are trying to shift from a violent past to a political role.
Their future role in Sudan’s politics is uncertain.
The RSF’s history impacts how people view them now.
The group has been covered by news organizations like Al Jazeera.
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Hundreds of African migrants from Malawi and Mozambique are leaving their homes in South Africa’s south coast because of attacks by local groups. These migrants have taken shelter in community centers after fleeing the violence that forced them to spend nights outdoors.
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The violence is described as xenophobic, meaning it targets foreigners.
Mobs of local people were reportedly going door-to-door telling migrants to leave.
Many migrants fled their homes over the weekend.
Some migrants spent nights in mountains and bush before reaching safety.
Hundreds of migrants are now staying in small-town community halls on South Africa’s south coast.
Most affected migrants are from Malawi and Mozambique.
The violence has caused a significant displacement of foreign nationals within South Africa.
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A former police officer, Christi Hill, was wrongly identified online and by an AI chatbot as an officer involved in the arrest of Henry Nowak, a university student who died after being stabbed. The false identification led to threats against her, and she has been hiding for safety. The case has sparked political controversy and an upcoming inquest will examine police actions related to Nowak’s death.
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Christi Hill left Hampshire Constabulary in April 2024, over a year before Henry Nowak's death in December 2025.
Social media and the AI chatbot Grok wrongly identified her as an officer involved in Nowak's arrest.
Hill received threats of violence and has been staying in a safe house for protection.
Another officer, Tristan Parsons, was also wrongly accused online but was not in the country at the time. He is also in hiding.
Henry Nowak, 18, was fatally stabbed and died after police handcuffed him while he asked for help.
Vickrum Digwa was convicted of murder and sentenced to life with a minimum of 21 years in prison.
The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, criticized Elon Musk for stirring division over the case on social media.
An inquest will investigate whether police actions contributed to Nowak’s death.
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Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian-French artist and filmmaker known for her comic book and film "Persepolis," has died at 56. She was praised for her work that shared stories of her life in Iran and promoted freedom and women's rights.
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Marjane Satrapi died at age 56, according to the French presidency.
She authored "Persepolis," an autobiographical comic and film about her childhood during Iran’s Islamic Revolution.
"Persepolis" won several awards, including the Film Critics Grand Prix at Cannes in 2007 and a César Award in 2008.
Satrapi was an advocate for women’s rights and freedom through her art and films.
She created a foundation to help international students study film in Paris.
Born in Iran in 1969, she lived in Austria and Iran before moving to France in 1994.
Satrapi also directed other films, including a biography of physicist Marie Curie called "Radioactive."
In 2023, she helped coordinate a book highlighting protests in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing human rights abuses.
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The Sudanese army has recently taken back several towns in eastern Sudan from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Reports say some RSF commanders are leaving the group, and some fighters have crossed into Ethiopia to escape the fighting.
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The Sudanese army has made advances in eastern Sudan.
Several towns have been recaptured from the RSF.
Some RSF members have fled across the border into Ethiopia.
Sources in Darfur report tensions inside the RSF.
Several RSF commanders have defected in recent weeks.
The RSF is a paramilitary group involved in the current conflict.
The situation suggests possible cracks in the unity of the RSF.
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Senegalese fans fear they will have trouble getting visas to attend the 2026 World Cup in the United States. This worry comes after Senegal was added to the U.S. immigration blacklist in late 2025, which has led to most visa applications being denied.
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Senegal was placed on the U.S. immigration blacklist in late 2025 by President Donald Trump.
Since then, Senegalese nationals are mostly unable to get U.S. visas.
Visa applications from Senegal have been systematically rejected.
Even six members of the Senegalese Football Federation’s executive committee were denied entry to the U.S.
This creates concern about Senegalese fans being able to attend the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States.
The visa restrictions apply except for a few very limited cases.
The issue is part of broader immigration and travel challenges faced by some countries on the U.S. blacklist.
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