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British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by U.S. immigration agents after arriving in New Orleans and later deported to the UK. Yiannopoulos said he was frightened and criticized the treatment he received in custody, while U.S. officials said he overstayed his visa and missed a court hearing.
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Milo Yiannopoulos is a far-right British commentator who supported President Trump’s immigration policies in the past.
He was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at New Orleans airport on arrival.
Yiannopoulos said he was handcuffed and held in a detention facility, describing the experience as scary and humiliating.
U.S. authorities said he overstayed his visa since May 2019 and was ordered deported after missing a hearing.
White House border official Tom Homan said Yiannopoulos did not follow due legal process.
Yiannopoulos claims his green card was cancelled without proper notice and blames political reasons for his deportation.
He said he is married to an American and intended to live in the U.S. legally.
Yiannopoulos said he plans to fight the deportation decision in court.
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Heavy floods recently hit Nepal and parts of China, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving many missing after glaciers and bedrock collapsed in the Himalayas. Scientists say climate change is making the Himalayan mountains warmer, which increases the chances of floods, landslides, and avalanches in the area.
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On August 26, 2026, floods caused by glacier and bedrock collapse hit Nepal and China, killing over 1,000 people.
Hundreds of people are missing, especially those working near hydropower tunnels.
The Himalayas are warming faster than many other areas due to climate change.
Melting glaciers increase the risk of floods, landslides, and avalanches.
Local communities are repeatedly damaged and find it hard to recover before new disasters occur.
Scientists say it is too early to directly link this specific flood to global warming but note climate change raises disaster risk.
Rescue efforts include drone usage to locate missing people in flooded tunnels.
The flooding destroyed buildings and hydropower infrastructure in the region.
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Senator Ed Markey, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, won his primary election against a younger, more moderate challenger named Seth Moulton. This result goes against the recent trend of older Democratic politicians losing to younger candidates.
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Senator Ed Markey represents Massachusetts and is a Democrat.
Markey faced Seth Moulton, a younger and more moderate Democrat, in the primary election.
Markey won the primary by a large margin.
This election was seen as a test of whether voters want younger politicians in Congress.
Markey's victory contrasts with other recent primaries where younger Democrats defeated older incumbents.
The race involved a progressive candidate (Markey) against a moderate challenger (Moulton).
The outcome suggests Massachusetts voters supported the progressive incumbent over the newer, moderate alternative.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur. His defense attorney believes the jury made up their mind early and ignored important evidence. Davis is scheduled for sentencing in October and could face life in prison.
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Duane Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder related to Tupac Shakur’s 1996 shooting in Las Vegas.
The jury took less than three hours to reach the verdict.
Davis’ lawyer said the jury had "preconceived notions" and did not fully consider the evidence.
Davis was accused of supplying the gun and planning the shooting, but not shooting himself.
Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, Davis’ nephew, was alleged to have fired the shots but was never charged and died in an unrelated incident.
Davis was originally protected from prosecution by an agreement, but this was voided after he released a book and gave interviews about the case.
The judge allowed evidence of Davis’ past gang and drug activities to be used in the trial.
Davis faces a possible life sentence at his sentencing hearing on October 13.
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Joshua Wong, a well-known Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, has pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign groups under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. He is already serving a prison sentence for another national security crime and faces a possible life sentence for the new charge.
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Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities under Hong Kong’s National Security Law.
The collusion charge involves asking foreign countries to impose sanctions or blockades against Beijing.
These actions took place between July and November 2020.
Wong is already serving a prison term of four years and eight months for subversion under the same law.
The National Security Law was introduced by China in 2020 and targets activities seen as threats to Beijing’s control over Hong Kong.
Critics say the law suppresses protests and freedom in Hong Kong, while authorities say it preserves stability.
Wong has been active in major pro-democracy protests, including the 2014 Umbrella Movement and 2019 demonstrations.
Supporters gathered in court and expressed hope for a lenient sentence because Wong has spent over 2,000 days in prison.
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The U.S. military carried out new attacks on several military targets in Iran, including radar, air defense, and communication sites. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. is not trying to force Iran into negotiations despite the ongoing conflict.
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The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran on a Tuesday, marking continued conflict.
Targets included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites such as air defenses, radar, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities, and communication centers.
These attacks were ordered by U.S. Central Command (Centcom).
The conflict involving Iran has lasted for about seven months.
President Trump said the U.S. does not aim to pressure Iran into negotiation talks.
The focused targets are strategic military and defense positions related to Iran’s armed forces.
No details were given on casualties or Iranian response in the report.
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A court in Honduras has dropped fraud and money laundering charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernandez. Hernandez returned to Honduras after being pardoned by President Donald Trump in the United States, where he was serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking.
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Juan Orlando Hernandez was accused of fraud and money laundering related to a corruption scheme from 2010 to 2013.
A Honduran court said Hernandez was not responsible for budget decisions at the time of the alleged crimes.
Hernandez was president of Honduras from 2014 to 2022.
The US convicted Hernandez in 2024 for drug trafficking and sentenced him to 45 years in prison.
President Donald Trump pardoned Hernandez in December 2025 before Honduran elections.
Hernandez faced accusations of using his power to help drug traffickers and accepting bribes during his political rise.
The corruption case in Honduras involved misappropriation of about $10.8 million from public funds, with Hernandez allegedly receiving about $2.3 million.
Despite the US pardon, Hernandez’s legal issues in Honduras continued until the court dropped charges.
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A large recall of iceberg lettuce linked to a Cyclospora parasite outbreak has removed the contaminated lettuce from stores, but new infections continue to be reported across the U.S. The rise in cases is mostly due to people getting sick after eating recalled lettuce before it was pulled, as symptoms can take weeks to appear.
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The outbreak is caused by Cyclospora, a tiny parasite that causes stomach illness.
Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and tiredness.
Over 11,458 people in 20 states have gotten sick from this outbreak as of August 27.
The recalled lettuce came from Taylor Farms de Mexico and is no longer sold.
Illnesses keep appearing because symptoms can take several weeks to show up after eating contaminated lettuce.
Some people may not report sickness, so actual cases might be higher.
Other Cyclospora outbreaks are also being investigated by the FDA.
Consumers should throw away iceberg or shredded lettuce bought in July or early August linked to the recall.
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Joshua Wong, a well-known Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law. This is his second case under this law, and he faces up to life in prison. Wong was previously serving a prison sentence related to another national security case.
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Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security in Hong Kong.
This is Wong’s second prosecution under the national security law, introduced by Beijing in 2020.
Wong faces a punishment ranging from 3 years to life in prison depending on the case’s severity.
Wong was already serving a prison term of four years and eight months from a previous national security conviction.
The charges relate to asking foreign countries or organizations to impose sanctions or hostile actions against Hong Kong or China between July and November 2020.
Joshua Wong is a former student leader prominent in the 2014 Occupy Movement and co-founder of the political party Demosisto.
The national security law has led to the arrest or exile of many pro-democracy activists and has changed Hong Kong’s political landscape.
Authorities view Wong as an anti-China figure opposing Beijing’s control over Hong Kong.
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Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House, defended President Donald Trump’s decision to start a war with Iran by saying some Iranians lie as part of their religion. He claimed the war was necessary because Iran was close to getting a nuclear weapon, despite past US intelligence reports saying otherwise.
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Mike Johnson praised President Trump’s handling of the war with Iran.
Johnson said Iranians cannot be trusted because they lie, linking it to their religion.
Lying is forbidden in Islam, the main religion in Iran.
The US started military actions against Iran in June 2025 and again in February 2026.
Many Americans (54%) disapprove of the war, according to a recent poll.
The war has caused oil prices and inflation to rise in the US.
Johnson said allies like NATO and Arab states have a strong interest in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil trade.
The conflict has lasted over six months with no clear end in sight.
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India’s demand for electricity has risen sharply, especially during hot weather, but some solar energy is wasted because the power grid cannot handle all the clean power generated. The country is building many solar farms but needs more transmission lines, energy storage, and flexible systems to use all the renewable energy effectively.
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India curtailed nearly 11 terawatt-hours of solar power in 15 months, enough to power about 10 million homes.
This happened even as high heat and poor rains increased demand for electricity for cooling and farming.
India has over 300 gigawatts of clean energy capacity, making up more than half of its total electricity capacity.
Despite this, coal still produces most of India’s electricity.
The electricity grid cannot always handle the large amounts of solar power produced, causing some to be wasted.
Coal power plants are inflexible and cannot quickly reduce output when solar power surges.
Most renewable power comes from western India, where transmission lines often become congested.
Experts say India needs more power lines, better batteries, and flexible systems to better use renewable energy.
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Representative Stephen Lynch won the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’s 8th Congressional District by defeating attorney Patrick Roath. The contest highlighted a difference in age, with Lynch being 71 years old and Roath 39.
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Stephen Lynch is a 71-year-old Democratic representative from Massachusetts.
Patrick Roath, 39 years old, challenged Lynch in the Democratic primary.
Lynch was projected to win according to Decision Desk HQ.
The race focused partly on generational differences between the candidates.
Roath previously worked as an aide to former Governor Deval Patrick.
This election was for Massachusetts’s 8th Congressional District.
Lynch has served multiple terms as a U.S. Representative.
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A Pennsylvania police officer, Sean Farrell, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after fatally shooting 22-year-old Glenwood Earl Pysher. Pysher was unarmed, had knocked on the wrong door, and raised his hands as instructed before being shot by Farrell.
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The shooting happened on August 23 in Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania.
Glenwood Pysher was looking for friends and mistakenly knocked on the wrong house’s back door after leaving a bar.
Officer Sean Farrell arrived after a homeowner called police and ordered Pysher to raise his hands and drop to the ground.
Body camera footage shows Pysher raised his hands and walked toward Farrell when the officer shot him twice from about 20 feet away.
Farrell had non-lethal options like a Taser but did not use them.
Farrell told another officer that Pysher charged at him, but the video contradicts this claim.
Farrell surrendered to police and was released on $75,000 bail; his next court hearing is September 10.
Pysher’s family described him as a caring and loving person who was about to return to college.
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Many families face long waits, sometimes months or years, to get a dementia diagnosis for a loved one. The Alzheimer's Society wants a national rule so people get their diagnosis within 18 weeks after seeing a doctor, similar to the target for cancer diagnoses.
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Families report waiting months or even years for a dementia diagnosis.
Delays affect families’ mental health, work, and money.
The Alzheimer’s Society suggests an 18-week maximum wait time for diagnosis after referral by a doctor.
Early diagnosis allows earlier treatment, which can slow dementia progression.
In a survey, nearly half waited more than six months after first seeing a doctor to get a diagnosis.
Nine out of ten families said having a diagnosis made managing life easier.
The government is planning reforms and has appointed a dementia tsar to improve dementia care.
People with dementia and their families currently lack timely access to diagnosis and support.
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Democrat Daniel Koh is expected to win the primary election for the U.S. House seat in Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District. The seat is open because Representative Seth Moulton is not running again. Koh faced a close race against state Representative Tram Nguyen in the Democratic primary.
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Daniel Koh is a Democrat and a former official in the Biden administration.
He is competing for the U.S. House seat in Massachusetts’ 6th District.
The seat was previously held by Representative Seth Moulton, who decided not to run again.
Koh’s main opponent in the primary was state Representative Tram Nguyen.
Decision Desk HQ has projected that Koh will win the Democratic primary.
The Democratic primary winner will run in the general election for the House seat.
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Since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary under President Trump, at least 20 top military and civilian leaders have left or been fired. This includes high-ranking generals and admirals, many of whom were among the most decorated and experienced officers in the U.S. military.
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Pete Hegseth took over as defense secretary at the start of President Trump’s second term.
At least 20 generals, admirals, and civilian defense leaders have left or been fired during Hegseth’s time.
Many of the removed leaders were top officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Hegseth had criticized military officers for focusing on diversity efforts rather than frontline service members before his appointment.
President Trump fired Air Force General Charles Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, via social media in February 2025.
Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first woman on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was also relieved of her duties without explanation.
Some Black and female officers have been disproportionately removed from promotion lists.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned recently, reportedly due to concerns about the removal of generals involved in modernizing the Army.
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Germany has accused Russia of trying to attack Leipzig-Halle airport using a drone with explosives. German officials say the drone matched Russian technology and this led Germany to close a Russian consulate and take other actions against Russia.
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A drone carrying explosives was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle airport on August 4.
German security experts said the drone had parts similar to those used by Russia in the Ukraine war.
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said evidence points to Russian involvement, though details were not fully shared.
Germany will close a Russian consulate in Bonn starting September 18 and shut down a Russian cultural center in Berlin.
Germany plans to add more Russians to EU sanctions and may tighten entry rules for Russian citizens.
Russia has denied any involvement and called the accusations absurd.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Germany’s government is blaming Russia to distract from its own problems.
The attack attempt has increased tensions between Europe and Russia during the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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A new urine test trialed by the NHS can detect over 90% of bladder cancer cases. This test may reduce the need for invasive bladder checks called cystoscopies and speed up diagnosis.
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The urine test was studied in nearly 1,000 patients across seven hospitals in England and Scotland.
It identified 92% of bladder cancer cases in the trial.
A negative test result means there is more than a 99% chance the patient does not have bladder cancer.
The test looks for over 450 DNA mutations linked to bladder cancer in 23 genes.
Over 300,000 cystoscopies are done each year in the UK, which are invasive and cause long waiting times.
The test was developed by the University of Birmingham with funding from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
A company called Nonacus has commercialized the test and shares revenue with the university and CRUK.
Bladder cancer mostly affects men over 60, and the main symptom is blood in the urine.
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Iran says the US bombed a house during a wedding in Sirik, killing at least five people, including a child. The US military confirmed it launched strikes on Iranian military targets after alleged attacks by Iran’s forces against shipping and US troops.
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Iran’s foreign ministry said a US strike hit a residence in Kuhestak during a wedding, killing five civilians.
Local officials reported 63 people wounded, mostly women and children, taken to hospital in stable condition.
A child survivor described hearing fighter jets before a powerful explosion at the wedding.
The US military said it attacked Iranian air defense sites, radars, maritime facilities, and communication centers.
The US claims the strikes were in response to attempted attacks by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on ships and US troops.
Iran reported further explosions in southern cities and said it retaliated by striking US bases in Jordan and Bahrain.
Iranian forces downed a US MQ-9 drone using a new air defense system.
The situation follows tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has imposed a blockade, affecting global energy prices.
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The consumer group Which? created a fake listing for 10 Downing Street on Booking.com and was able to take bookings and post a fake review. Booking.com took two months to remove the listing, raising concerns about the company’s ability to detect and prevent fake or fraudulent listings on its site.
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Which? created a fake listing advertising 10 Downing Street as a one-bedroom apartment on Booking.com.
The listing stayed online for about two months before Booking.com removed it.
During a 20-minute period, 14 people requested to book the fake property.
Only the booking request from a Which? researcher was accepted.
Booking.com’s fraud detection systems did not flag the listing immediately because it was not “live” for most users during that time.
A fake review about staying at 10 Downing Street passed Booking.com’s checks and was posted.
Booking.com says it uses AI and other security measures to detect and remove most fake listings within 24 hours.
Which? says the test shows Booking.com’s systems are not reliable enough to protect customers from scams.
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