Italy called in the Russian ambassador after a Russian TV host insulted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on air. The Italian Foreign Minister and political parties condemned the remarks, which worsen already tense relations between Italy and Russia over the Ukraine conflict.
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Italy summoned Russia's ambassador to formally protest insults against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov called Meloni offensive names like "disgrace to the human race" and "fascist creature."
Solovyov also claimed Meloni betrayed both her voters and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed strong condemnation of the broadcast.
The insults drew criticism from all sides of Italian politics, including opposition parties.
Meloni said the attacks would not change Italy’s course or policies.
Relations between Italy and Russia are strained due to Meloni’s support for Ukraine.
Meloni’s previously friendly relations with President Trump have worsened following her defense of Pope Leo XIV against Trump’s verbal attacks.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States will extend its ceasefire with Iran for an indefinite period as peace talks are currently stalled. Pakistan is trying to bring both sides back to the negotiation table, but Iran has not yet agreed to resume talks, and both countries have warned they might resume fighting if no deal is reached.
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The U.S. ceasefire with Iran was set to expire but will now continue indefinitely.
Pakistan has been trying to organize a second round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran has not formally agreed to resume peace negotiations, citing issues with the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
President Trump said the U.S. will maintain the blockade on Iranian ports despite extending the ceasefire.
Vice President JD Vance’s planned trip to Islamabad was postponed due to stalled talks.
Iranian officials have threatened regional oil infrastructure if fighting resumes.
Control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, is a major point of conflict.
Iran says ending the U.S. blockade is necessary for peace talks to continue.
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President Donald Trump criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Mandelson has been criticized because of his connections to files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. President Trump said Starmer has enough time to fix this appointment mistake.
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President Donald Trump spoke about British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ambassador choice.
Peter Mandelson was appointed as the U.K. ambassador to the United States.
Mandelson has faced criticism due to his links to files connected with Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Prime Minister Starmer admitted he made a wrong decision in choosing Mandelson.
President Trump said Starmer has plenty of time to correct this error.
The controversy connects to the sensitive issue of Epstein’s criminal activities.
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Actress Katie Holmes posted a photo with actor Joshua Jackson on Instagram to celebrate their new film "Happy Hours" at the Tribeca Film Festival. Fans noticed she liked comments suggesting they might restart their past romantic relationship, sparking speculation about a reunion.
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Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson acted together in the film "Happy Hours," which will show at the Tribeca Film Festival in June.
Holmes posted a photo hugging Jackson on Instagram with a positive message about working with him again.
She liked fan comments suggesting they should become a couple again.
Holmes and Jackson previously dated during the late 1990s while filming the TV show "Dawson's Creek."
Both have had other relationships since: Holmes married Tom Cruise and they have a daughter; Jackson married Jodie Turner-Smith and they have a daughter, but they are now divorcing.
Holmes and Jackson appeared together recently at a public event in New York before the post.
Both actors are currently single.
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Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters have released their 12th album, Your Favourite Toy, which returns to a harder, faster punk sound. The album was recorded quickly during a time of personal challenges and emotions, capturing raw feelings in the songs.
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Your Favourite Toy is Foo Fighters' 12th album, featuring a punk and post-grunge style.
The album was recorded in a few weeks with songs written and recorded quickly to capture real moments.
Dave Grohl revisited musical influences from bands like Massive Attack, Pink Floyd, and Bad Brains while creating demos.
The band wants to stay true to their original energy and sound rather than trying to appear more mature.
The lyrics reflect personal issues, including Grohl's struggles and feelings of regret.
One song, Unconditional, is about Grohl's efforts to apologize and heal family relationships after revealing he fathered a child outside his marriage.
Foo Fighters' lineup for 2026 includes Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, Ilan Rubin, and Chris Shiflett.
The album's themes include turmoil, paranoia, and emotional conflict, shown in songs like Caught In The Echo and Of All People.
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Mexican authorities reported that a gunman climbed the Pyramid of the Moon, a famous archaeological site, and fired shots at tourists. The suspect also challenged the emergency responders who arrived at the scene.
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The shooting happened at the Pyramid of the Moon in Mexico.
The pyramid is a popular place for tourists to visit.
The attacker was on top of the pyramid when he fired his gun.
Tourists were the target of the shooting.
The gunman confronted or taunted the first responders who came to help.
Mexican officials provided these new details publicly.
The incident took place on a Monday.
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Mike Myers, the actor and comedian, made a rare public appearance with his wife Kelly Tisdale at the premiere of the movie "Michael" in Los Angeles. The couple has been married since 2010 and has three children.
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Mike Myers attended the "Michael" movie premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 20.
He was accompanied by his wife, Kelly Tisdale, whom he married in 2010.
Myers showed a new white-haired look, wearing a tuxedo at the event.
The couple has three children named Sunday, Paulina, and Spike.
Myers is famous for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and movies like “Wayne’s World,” “Austin Powers,” and “Shrek.”
He recently appeared at the 2026 AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Eddie Murphy.
The film "Michael" is a biopic about Michael Jackson’s life, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson.
The movie is directed by Antoine Fuqua and covers Jackson’s rise from child star to global fame.
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The 2019 film "Fighting With My Family," starring Dwayne Johnson and Florence Pugh, is being turned into a stage musical. The story follows British wrestler Saraya Knight, known as Paige, and the musical aims to capture the themes of family and wrestling’s theatrical nature.
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"Fighting With My Family" is a 2019 film about British wrestler Saraya Knight (Paige).
Dwayne Johnson starred in and produced the film and is involved in the musical adaptation.
The musical is produced by Tilted Musicals, led by Miranda Cooper and Sam Hodges.
The story originally comes from a 2012 Channel 4 documentary called "The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family."
The musical will emphasize family, community, and wrestling’s theatrical storytelling.
Jon Brittain is writing the stage adaptation, with music by Miranda Cooper and Nick Coler.
Director Stephen Merchant, who worked on the film, supports the stage musical version.
The show is designed to appeal to both wrestling fans and general audiences.
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Heidi Klum attended the premiere of the movie "Devil Wears Prada 2" in New York City on April 20, wearing a striking green gown. Other stars like Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Meryl Streep were also present and dressed in memorable outfits. The movie sequel is set to be released on May 1.
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Heidi Klum wore a dramatic green dress with flowing sides and a train at the premiere.
Anne Hathaway appeared in a bold red gown and plays Andy Sachs in the movie.
Emily Blunt wore a metallic bodice and skirt.
Meryl Streep returned as Miranda Priestly and wore a red cloak with black gloves.
Stanley Tucci wore a classic black suit to the event.
Anna Wintour, thought to be the inspiration for Miranda Priestly's character, also attended wearing her usual sunglasses and trench coat.
Anne Hathaway joked about Meryl Streep stealing Andy Sachs’ famous blue sweater from the original film during a TV interview.
The sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 1.
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South Korean police want to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairman of Hybe, the agency behind K-pop group BTS. He is accused of misleading investors and illegally making over $100 million in a fraud case linked to the company’s 2019 stock sale.
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Bang Si-Hyuk is the billionaire founder and chairman of Hybe, which manages BTS.
Police have asked for a court warrant to arrest Bang over alleged investor fraud.
The investigation focuses on claims Bang misled investors about Hybe’s plans to go public in 2019.
Police say Bang may have received about $136 million in a secret deal linked to stock sales after the company went public.
Bang has been banned from leaving South Korea since August during the investigation.
Bang’s legal team denies wrongdoing and says they will cooperate with authorities.
Hybe owns other K-pop acts like Seventeen and NewJeans and acquired a U.S. company managing famous artists in 2021.
The company has faced internal disputes, including a legal conflict with producer Min Hee-Jin over the management of the group NewJeans.
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Scott Rickenberger is a photographer who focuses on nature in North Bend, Washington. He shows how forests that were cut down over 100 years ago are growing back and can inspire people with hope.
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Scott Rickenberger lives in North Bend, Washington.
He is a photographer passionate about nature.
Rickenberger photographs forests that were logged more than 100 years ago.
These forests are growing new trees and plants again.
The regrowth of these forests offers inspiration and hope.
Julinna Wu from PBS News Student Reporting Labs covered the story.
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President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, after initially threatening new attacks and expressing reluctance to continue the pause. He also described the Iranian government as "seriously fractured."
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President Trump threatened new military attacks on Iran on Tuesday.
He initially did not want to continue the ceasefire with Iran.
Later, he decided to extend the ceasefire indefinitely.
The ceasefire means a pause in military actions between the U.S. and Iran.
President Trump called the Iranian regime "seriously fractured," meaning divided or weak.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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A rare and slow-moving storm hit Northern Michigan on Tuesday evening, causing heavy ice buildup on homes along Black Lake. The storm's intensity led people to call it an "ice tsunami" because of the large amount of ice that formed.
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The storm moved slowly across Northern Michigan.
It caused heavy ice accumulation on houses near Black Lake.
The ice buildup was so large that some called it an "ice tsunami."
The event took place on a Tuesday evening.
The unusual weather was covered by CBS News and reported by Rob Marciano.
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A dog named Clyde became the longest resident at a shelter in Tracy, California, after staying there for 831 days. He was finally adopted along with another dog, Thor, thanks to a volunteer named Roberto who took care of them and ended up adopting both dogs.
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Clyde is a 6-year-old American Staffordshire terrier who stayed in the shelter for 831 days.
Thor is a 3-year-old pit bull-husky mix who had been at the shelter for 280 days.
Both dogs were adopted on the same day and went to live with Roberto, a volunteer from Indiana.
Roberto volunteered by walking up to six dogs a day and caring for them during his temporary work assignment in California.
Clyde and Thor had never met before adoption but bonded during the drive back to Indiana.
The shelter and community celebrated their adoptions, and a video of their goodbye went viral with over 63,000 views.
The story highlights the impact of volunteer work on shelter animals.
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The Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of April 22 in the UK, with 10 to 15 meteors visible each hour and possible bursts of up to 100 meteors per hour. Clear skies are expected, providing good conditions for viewing this annual event caused by Earth passing through dust left by Comet Thatcher.
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The Lyrid meteor shower occurs every year from April 16 to 25.
The peak night is April 22, when the most meteors will be visible.
Viewers can expect about 10 to 15 meteors per hour, with occasional surges up to 100 per hour.
Clear skies and high pressure are forecast, making it a good night for meteor watching across most of the UK.
The Moon will not interfere much with viewing since it is close to the First Quarter phase.
Meteors come from dust left by Comet Thatcher, which orbits the Sun every 415 years.
The comet itself won't be visible again until the year 2283.
Meteors appear bright as small dust grains burn up in the atmosphere, sometimes producing rare bright fireballs from larger debris.
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A report shows that Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched by police than white children. The report also finds that Black children face more use of force during searches and that many strip-searches result in no further action.
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Black children are almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white children.
The data covers all police forces in England and Wales from July 2023 to June 2024.
There were 362 strip-searches of under-18s during this period.
31% of those searched were Black children, while 50% were white.
Black children are over five times more likely to have force used during searches than white children.
Many strip-searches happen without appropriate adults present and sometimes in public view.
Nearly half of the strip-searches lead to no further action by police.
The report links these practices to racial bias and the perception of Black children as older and less deserving of protection.
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President Donald Trump announced he will extend the ceasefire with Iran because peace talks are stuck. Pakistani mediators asked him to keep the truce while both sides work on ending the war.
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President Trump decided to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
Peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are currently at a standstill.
Pakistani mediators requested the extension of the truce.
The ceasefire helps prevent fighting while talks continue.
Both sides still disagree on how to end the war.
The announcement was made late Tuesday.
A White House correspondent, Liz Landers, reported on the situation.
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A woman named Makena found a dog toy on a beach with a handwritten note from a grieving pet owner. The note asked that the toy be thrown back into the sea as a final farewell to a dog named Koda. The story touched many people online, showing how objects can be used to express grief and say goodbye.
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Makena discovered a bright blue dog toy with a note written in black marker on the beach.
The note said: "If found, please toss back to sea. Koda, to the best boy there ever was. The love of my life. Rest peacefully, my sweet boy."
Makena shared the story on TikTok, where it got over 1.8 million views and thousands of comments.
Many people were moved by the message and expressed their sympathy for Koda’s owner.
Some viewers shared stories about their own pets who had passed away, mentioning dogs also named Koda.
Researchers say using objects like this dog toy can be a way for people to deal with grief, by giving physical meaning to their feelings.
The act of throwing the toy back into the sea is part of a grief ritual symbolizing letting go and remembrance.
Some viewers expressed concern about throwing plastic into the ocean despite understanding the grief behind it.
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The FBI is looking into whether there are links among 10 scientists and staff who have either gone missing or died. All of these people worked at secret government labs related to nuclear or space technology.
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The FBI is conducting an investigation.
The cases involve 10 individuals who have died or disappeared.
These people worked at government laboratories with sensitive nuclear or space technology.
The laboratories are secretive and handle important scientific work.
Authorities want to see if the cases are connected.
The investigation was reported by CBS News.
The exact causes or reasons behind the deaths and disappearances are not specified yet.
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A man attacked tourists at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico, killing one Canadian and injuring several others. Authorities found materials on him related to the 1999 Columbine school shooting in the U.S., including books and notes. The attacker shot himself after being wounded by police.
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The attack happened at Teotihuacan pyramids near Mexico City.
One Canadian tourist was killed; at least 13 people were injured, including visitors from the U.S., Colombia, Russia, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Canada.
The attacker was identified as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez from Guerrero, Mexico.
He carried books, handwritten notes, and images connected to the 1999 Columbine shooting.
He used a revolver with 52 rounds of ammunition and had a knife as well.
The attacker arrived the day before, stayed in a hotel, and scouted the site before opening fire from the Pyramid of the Moon.
Security forces injured him in the leg, after which he killed himself.
Mexican officials promised increased security at tourist sites ahead of the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by Mexico.
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