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Pope Leo XIV was introduced as the new leader of the Catholic Church in a ceremony at St Peter's Square in Vatican City. Thousands gathered to witness the event, which included a speech focused on peace and unity.
Key Facts
Pope Leo XIV is the new head of the Catholic Church.
The announcement was made in St Peter's Square, Vatican City.
133 cardinals participated in the election process.
Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is originally from Chicago and previously worked as a missionary in Peru.
The gathering was large, with people from different countries present.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized peace and unity during his speech.
The new Pope's speech included parts in Italian and Spanish.
The event was marked by cheers and applause, especially during moments highlighting peace.
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The article discusses a CBS News program about the 1979 murder of Catina Rose Salarno by her ex-boyfriend, Steven Burns. The show follows the ongoing efforts of Salarno's family to keep Burns in prison and includes interviews with witnesses found decades later.
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The murder happened in 1979.
Catina Rose Salarno was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Steven Burns.
The family wants to keep Burns in prison.
CBS News producers found witnesses more than 40 years later.
The program includes a parole hearing that influenced a reporter’s view of the case.
The case still affects Salarno’s family today.
The discussion involves Anne-Marie Green and Erin Moriarty from CBS News.
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A judge called a mistrial in the case of a Michigan police officer charged with murdering Patrick Lyoya, a black man, because the jury could not agree on a decision. Patrick Lyoya was fatally shot by officer Christopher Schurr during a traffic stop in April 2022, and the event led to protests about racial injustice and policing.
Key Facts
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Michigan police officer Christopher Schurr.
Schurr was charged with second-degree murder for shooting Patrick Lyoya in April 2022.
Patrick Lyoya was a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant living in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The incident, including Schurr shooting Lyoya, was captured on multiple cameras.
The scuffle over the officer's Taser was a key point in Schurr's defense.
Schurr, who was a police officer for seven years, was fired after being charged.
The case has brought attention to racial injustice and police conduct in the U.S.
Patrick Lyoya's family, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, moved to the U.S. in 2014.
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India has accused Pakistan of attacking its military bases using drones and missiles, which Pakistan has denied. Both countries have exchanged strikes, with India saying it attacked Pakistan's air defenses in response, and Pakistan denying involvement in any operations. The international community has urged both nuclear-armed nations to remain calm due to rising tensions.
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India claimed Pakistan attempted to attack military bases in Jammu, Udhampur, and Pathankot.
Blasts occurred in Jammu, leading to a city-wide blackout.
Pakistan denied involvement in the attacks, stating they did not initiate any strikes.
India stated it had retaliated by hitting nine sites on Wednesday due to an earlier militant attack in Kashmir.
The United Nations and world leaders have urged both countries to de-escalate tensions.
The conflict is seen as the worst between India and Pakistan in over twenty years.
Both countries have a long-standing dispute over Kashmir, leading to multiple past wars.
Civilians have been evacuated in border areas due to rising dangers from shelling.
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Robert Prevost, also known as Pope Leo XIV, is the new Pope and the first American to hold this position. He has a background working with communities in Peru and is known for continuing the reforms of his predecessor, Pope Francis.
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Robert Prevost is the 267th Pope and will be called Leo XIV.
He is the first American Pope, but also has a strong connection to Latin America due to his missionary work in Peru.
Born in Chicago in 1955, Prevost was ordained as a priest in 1982 and moved to Peru in 1985.
He served as a pastor and teacher in Peru and became the Bishop of Chiclayo.
He held a significant role as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in Latin America.
80% of the cardinals in the conclave were appointed by Pope Francis, who also made Prevost a cardinal.
Prevost is considered a supporter of Pope Francis' reforms, focusing on issues like migrants, the poor, and the environment.
Although American, Prevost's background includes influences from both the United States and Latin America.
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Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, gave his first speech from the Vatican balcony, urging people to work together. He was elected after a two-day conclave in Vatican City, and over 40,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square to hear him.
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Pope Leo XIV is the new leader of the Catholic Church.
He is the first American pope.
He was elected after a two-day conclave in Vatican City.
Pope Leo XIV gave his first speech from the Vatican balcony.
More than 40,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for his speech.
He spoke about building unity and "building bridges" among people.
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African Parks, a conservation charity linked to Prince Harry, admitted that its rangers committed human rights abuses against the Baka community in Congo-Brazzaville. An independent review confirmed the abuses, but the charity has not made the full findings public.
Key Facts
African Parks manages Odzala-Kokoua National Park in Congo-Brazzaville.
The Baka community accused rangers of violence and abuse to restrict forest access.
An independent review by Omnia Strategy LLP confirmed the abuses, but findings are private.
African Parks admitted to past abuses and stated it is improving its processes.
Prince Harry has been involved with African Parks since 2016 and sits on its board.
The charity announced measures like working with human rights groups and supporting the Baka community.
Survival International criticized African Parks for not releasing the investigation's full findings.
African Parks oversees 23 protected areas across 13 African countries.
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White smoke coming from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on Thursday signaled the election of a new pope, succeeding Pope Francis. American Robert Prevost was named the new pope and will be called Pope Leo XIV.
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White smoke is used to announce a new pope has been chosen.
The new pope replaces Pope Francis.
Robert Prevost, an American, is the new pope.
Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
The announcement occurred on a Thursday afternoon, according to the news report.
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Bill Gates announced plans to give away 99% of his wealth through his foundation by 2045. He aims to use his fortune to tackle health issues, diseases, and poverty, accelerating his charitable efforts with a timeline that ends the foundation's operations in 2045.
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Bill Gates intends to donate 99% of his wealth over the next 20 years.
The Gates Foundation has already given $100 billion to health and development projects.
Gates plans to spend an additional $200 billion through his foundation, depending on economic conditions.
He quoted Andrew Carnegie's idea that the wealthy should give back to society.
Gates originally planned the foundation to operate beyond his lifetime but now aims to end it by 2045.
Despite these donations, Gates could remain a billionaire as he is currently one of the world's richest individuals.
The foundation's main goals include eliminating preventable and infectious diseases and reducing global poverty.
Gates criticized countries like the US, UK, and France for decreasing foreign aid budgets.
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The bodies of South African journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli were found in a decomposed state over two months after they went missing. Police arrested five suspects connected to the case, and investigations are ongoing to confirm the identities through DNA testing.
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The bodies were found in northern Limpopo province, South Africa.
Police need DNA tests to confirm the identities of the remains.
Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.
The suspects were reportedly found with stolen belongings from the couple.
Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu founded Capital Live, a radio station in Pretoria.
South Africa has a high crime rate, with an average of 72 murders per day reported in 2024.
Two media groups, AMCF and NPC, released a joint statement about the case.
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Israeli forces closed three UN-run schools in East Jerusalem, affecting hundreds of Palestinian students who were sent home. The closure is linked to an Israeli ban on the UN agency Unrwa, which Israel accuses of ties to Hamas, a claim Unrwa denies.
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Israeli security forces closed three schools run by Unrwa in East Jerusalem.
This affected hundreds of students who had to leave shortly after classes began.
Israeli authorities say Unrwa is linked to Hamas, but Unrwa denies this.
A ban on Unrwa operations in some areas of Israel took effect earlier this year.
The UN agency says the closures deny children their right to education under international law.
The schools, located in the Shuafat refugee camp, were surrounded by Israeli police.
The international community, including the UK, EU, and others, opposed the closures.
Israel captured East Jerusalem in the 1967 war and sees it as its capital, a claim not widely recognized internationally.
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The United States is cutting $50 million in aid to Zambia's health sector because of the repeated theft of donated medicines. US officials found that many private pharmacies were selling these stolen drugs, which were supposed to be distributed for free to the public.
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The US decided to reduce aid to Zambia by $50 million due to theft of medicines.
The decision comes after warnings to the Zambian government to protect donated drugs.
An investigation found over 2,000 pharmacies in Zambia selling stolen medical supplies.
US aid accounted for about one-third of Zambia's public health spending.
The aid cuts will mainly affect malaria, HIV, and TB medication supplies.
The US offered help to stop the theft, but no substantial action was taken by Zambia.
Only a few officials have been arrested for their roles in the thefts, focusing on lower-level actors.
The aid cuts are part of broader reductions in US global health funding under the Trump administration.
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Authorities in Turkey have blocked the social media account of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's jailed opposition mayor, preventing him from communicating with his 9.7 million followers on the platform X within Turkey. Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, is currently imprisoned on charges he denies, and his arrest has led to widespread protests across the country.
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Ekrem Imamoglu is the opposition mayor of Istanbul and a prominent rival to President Erdogan.
Imamoglu's social media account on X has been blocked in Turkey; it remains accessible abroad.
He used his account to communicate with supporters while in jail.
A legal demand prompted the blocking of his account, but it can still be accessed in Turkey via a VPN (a tool that lets users access the internet as if they were in another location).
Imamoglu was arrested in March on corruption charges, which he denies.
His arrest and the blocking of his social media account have sparked protests across Turkey.
Authorities arrested around 2,000 people during recent protests, many of them students.
Imamoglu's supporters claim the charges and arrests are politically motivated, but the government insists the courts are independent.
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Police arrested many protesters at Columbia University after they occupied a library. Two security officers were hurt during the protest. Officials are considering checking the visa status of the protesters involved.
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Police arrested over 70 pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University's library.
Two security officers were injured as protesters entered the library.
Protesters were seen on video wearing headscarves and masks, defying a protest mask ban from a previous administration.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned visa status reviews for those involved in the protest.
Protesters accused the university of "violent repression" and refused to show IDs.
Columbia University’s president stated the protest disrupted academic activities ahead of exams.
This was the first protest since April 2024 when police were called to campus for similar events.
Columbia University could face federal funding cuts due to perceived issues with antisemitism on campus.
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Ukraine has called Russia's three-day ceasefire a failure, claiming that Russia violated it hundreds of times. Despite Russia's claims of observing the ceasefire, reports of attacks continue in Ukraine, including an area near the Russian border where one person died.
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Ukraine accused Russia of 734 ceasefire violations since it started.
Russia claimed 488 violations by Ukraine during the ceasefire.
A Russian attack in Ukraine's Sumy region killed one civilian.
The Ukrainian military reported Russian attacks in several eastern areas.
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, labeled the ceasefire as a show and asked for a longer truce.
Russia announced a temporary ceasefire to mark World War Two Victory Day.
Russia's defense ministry claimed Russian forces stopped combat but responded to Ukrainian violations.
Ukraine's air force observed no drone or missile strikes overnight.
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Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that there is uncertainty about the condition of three of the 24 hostages initially thought to be alive in Gaza under Hamas control. While 21 hostages are confirmed alive, the status of three remains unclear. Families of the hostages have urged Israel to make a deal with Hamas instead of expanding its military actions in Gaza.
Key Facts
Israel's Prime Minister mentioned that 21 hostages are known to be alive, but the status of three is not confirmed.
Families of the hostages asked the government to pursue a deal with Hamas for their release, instead of continuing military operations.
The Prime Minister previously said rescuing hostages was a very important goal, but winning against Hamas was the highest priority.
Israel has managed to return 196 hostages, including 147 who were alive, mostly through temporary ceasefires with Hamas.
About 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage during the attacks by Hamas on 7 October 2023.
The conflict has resulted in at least 52,653 deaths in Gaza, according to the local health ministry.
Israel has blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza for nine weeks, leading to shortages of essential supplies like food and medicine.
Military plans reportedly include taking more territory and controlling aid distribution, facing criticism from the UN.
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Around 133 cardinals will gather in Vatican City on May 7 to choose the next pope. The BBC has shared past footage showing when new popes, from 1939 to 2013, were elected.
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A conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7 in Vatican City.
133 cardinals from around the world will participate in the election.
White smoke from the Sistine Chapel's chimney signals the selection of a new pope.
The BBC has released archive footage of past papal elections.
Pope Pius XII was elected in 1939 and Pope Francis in 2013.
The video content was edited by Ian Aikman.
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Smokey Robinson, a well-known musician from Motown, is facing accusations of sexual assault from four former housekeepers. These women filed a lawsuit alleging various misconducts, while Robinson and his wife deny the claims, and no criminal charges have been made.
Key Facts
Smokey Robinson is a famous musician, credited with writing hit songs and was an important figure at Motown Records.
Four former female housekeepers have accused Robinson of sexual battery, including rape, and other labor violations in a lawsuit.
The lawsuit demands $50 million in damages and a jury trial.
Robinson and his wife, Frances, deny the allegations made against them.
The women filing the lawsuit use pseudonyms and cite fear of backlash and job loss as reasons for not coming forward earlier.
No police reports or criminal charges have been filed concerning these allegations.
Robinson's lawyer stated the claims are false and driven by financial motives.
The case has drawn significant media attention, with press conferences held by the women's attorneys.
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Two men were found guilty of murdering Cassius Turvey, a 15-year-old Aboriginal schoolboy, in Australia. The attack happened in October 2022 after a group wrongly targeted him in connection with damage to one man's car. Their actions led to protests and vigils across the country.
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Cassius Turvey was an Aboriginal schoolboy who was killed in October 2022.
Two men, Jack Steven James Brearley and Brodie Lee Palmer, were found guilty of his murder.
A third man, Mitchell Colin Forth, was found guilty of manslaughter.
Cassius was attacked due to a misunderstanding related to car damage he had no part in.
The attack involved Cassius being hit with a metal pole, leading to fatal injuries.
His death led to national protests and gatherings to honor him.
The men involved will be sentenced on June 26.
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A woman was killed in an axe attack at the University of Warsaw, and a man was seriously injured. Police have arrested a 22-year-old Polish man, but his reasons for the attack are not known yet.
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An axe attack took place at the University of Warsaw.
A woman was killed and a man, who is a security guard, was injured.
The suspect is a 22-year-old Polish man who has been arrested.
The motive for the attack is still unknown.
The university has identified the woman as a staff member but shared no further details about her.
The attack happened when the suspect entered the campus at 18:40 local time.
Officials declared 8 May as a day of mourning for the university.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the attacker might be a third-year law student.
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