In 2019, the Metropolitan Police in London received a letter with claims against Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle. The letter was passed to Meghan and Prince Harry's office, and the police are now reviewing how they handled the matter after new reports of an investigation in the Philippines involving Thomas Markle.
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The Metropolitan Police got a letter in 2019 with allegations about Thomas Markle.
The police shared the letter with Meghan and Prince Harry’s office but did not inform other agencies.
Thomas Markle is being investigated in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.
The allegations reportedly came from Thomas Markle’s son, Thomas Markle Jr.
Meghan said she has known about the allegations since 2018 and shared them with UK authorities.
Meghan has kept her distance from her father to protect her children.
The Metropolitan Police will review how they handled the 2019 letter and may involve the police watchdog.
Thomas Markle denies the allegations against him.
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King Abdullah of Jordan has ordered a strong response after attackers shot people at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, killing eight and injuring 40. Jordan has increased security nationwide and is searching for those responsible, while observing three days of national mourning.
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The attack happened during a funeral service at St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, about 75 miles southwest of Amman.
Eight people died and 40 were wounded in the shooting.
Jordanian authorities called the event an act of extremist terrorism.
King Abdullah visited Karak after the attack and promised to punish the attackers harshly.
The government has increased security at malls, embassies, and other locations across Jordan.
The attackers have not yet been captured, and it is unclear if they are linked to known extremist groups.
Jordan is a U.S. ally in fighting violent armed groups in the region.
Karak has a minority Christian population, and Jordan hosts important biblical sites visited by pilgrims.
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A fitness enthusiast and teacher noticed weakness and muscle loss in her hands over several months. After many tests and treatments, she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a serious disease that affects muscle control.
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The woman first felt unusual weakness in her right hand in July last year.
Symptoms worsened to affect both hands, causing difficulty with gripping, buttoning clothes, and other fine motor tasks.
Muscle loss and twitching appeared in her hands and arms.
Tests showed compression in her neck spine, leading to surgery in April 2026 to relieve pressure.
Despite surgery, her symptoms continued to worsen over the summer.
She developed difficulty swallowing solid food, sometimes choking.
Neurologists ran multiple tests before confirming the ALS diagnosis in August.
ALS is a disease that causes muscles to weaken and waste away, but the mind remains aware.
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President Donald Trump has been holding campaign rallies in several states, including Iowa, Kansas, and Florida. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders, including former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris, plan to campaign in important states like Ohio, Michigan, and others before the midterm elections.
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President Trump has campaigned in states such as Iowa, Kansas, and Florida this week.
Democrats are organizing a large set of campaign events on Saturday before Election Day.
Former President Barack Obama will visit Cleveland, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, to support Democratic candidates.
Vice President Kamala Harris is also scheduled to campaign in battleground states.
The rallies and campaign events are part of efforts by both parties to gain voter support ahead of the midterm elections.
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A growing El Niño weather pattern may cause serious problems with food supplies around the world. This could lead to millions of more people facing hunger, and in some places, hunger might become a famine, which means widespread, severe food shortages.
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El Niño is a weather event that causes changes in ocean temperatures and weather patterns.
It can disrupt rain and growing seasons, leading to poor crop harvests.
A strong El Niño often causes droughts or floods in different parts of the world.
These weather changes can reduce food production and increase food prices.
Millions of people who are already vulnerable to hunger might be affected more severely.
In some regions, food shortages caused by El Niño might worsen into famine conditions.
Governments and aid groups are monitoring the situation to help reduce the impact on food supplies.
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France is preparing for more protests following recent unrest. The country has imposed curfews as tensions rise, and other major global events are also covered in this broadcast.
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France is expecting more protests and has set curfews to control the situation.
The protests have taken a violent turn in some areas.
The CBS Saturday Morning broadcast covered multiple topics, including political campaigns for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
Issues like immigration in Texas and economic struggles are motivating voters.
There was coverage of international events, such as storms in East Asia and concerns about the West Bank.
Police body camera footage showed the shooting of a 1-year-old child in the U.S.
Other stories discussed included health initiatives, AI technology in medicine, and cultural events like Comic Con.
The program also highlighted updates on the search for Amelia Earhart’s plane and various legal cases around the world.
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Republican commentator Scott Jennings criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for using a political ad that features the mother of his opponent, Amy Acton. The ad calls Acton a liar, and Ramaswamy’s campaign is spending $4 million to show it across Ohio.
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Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor of Ohio as a Republican.
Ramaswamy’s campaign released an ad showing Amy Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur.
In the ad, Donna Arthur accuses her daughter Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate, of being a liar.
The ad has caused controversy and criticism.
Scott Jennings, a Republican commentator, said the ad shows poor political tactics.
Ramaswamy’s campaign is spending $4 million to air this ad statewide in Ohio.
Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for governor in Ohio.
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President Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming Israeli election, but some of his advisers believe opportunities exist if another leader takes power. Trump’s team is divided, and the election results could affect U.S.-Israel relations and Trump’s Middle East policies.
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President Trump officially supports Netanyahu in the Israeli election on Tuesday.
Some Trump advisers think a government led by someone else could still work with Trump’s Middle East plans.
Trump and Netanyahu have a close, sometimes difficult, relationship; Trump describes him as "the devil he knows."
Vice President Vance and some top aides oppose Trump’s endorsement and prefer to avoid involvement in foreign elections.
Trump’s advisers have grown frustrated with Netanyahu on issues like Gaza peace plans and Syria military actions.
Trump’s Middle East goals include a Gaza peace plan, deals involving Lebanon and Syria, and a historic peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
The election outcome may influence whether Trump supports another military operation against Iran.
Some U.S. officials believe a new Israeli government without Netanyahu’s far-right partners might be easier to work with.
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The Metropolitan Police confirmed in 2019 they received a letter about allegations of child sexual abuse involving the Duchess of Sussex’s father, Thomas Markle Sr. The police shared this information with the Duke and Duchess’s office but did not notify other law enforcement agencies. Meghan Markle expressed distress over the allegations and stated she cut contact with her father to protect her children.
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In January 2019, the Metropolitan Police received a letter with allegations about Thomas Markle Sr involving child sexual abuse images.
The police passed the letter to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.
Meghan Markle was informed in 2019 about the allegations through the Metropolitan Police.
Meghan stated she broke off contact with her father to protect her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Thomas Markle Sr denies the allegations, calling them false.
The Metropolitan Police are reviewing their handling of the case and may ask the Independent Office for Police Conduct to investigate.
Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, claimed to have found thousands of abusive images at their father’s former home in the Philippines and reported this to local police and the FBI.
Meghan and Prince Harry recently moved back to the UK from the US.
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U.S. intelligence says Iran is close to carrying out attacks on American people abroad. This has caused the U.S. to reduce staff and raise alerts at its embassies in the Middle East while tensions rise with a possible new military action involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
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U.S. intelligence reports that Iran is planning to target U.S. personnel overseas with attacks in advanced stages.
The warning was given in a memo from the U.S. Director of National Intelligence to the Secretary of State.
Threats include targeting U.S. officials in the Middle East and Europe, with some Iranian agents reportedly active inside the U.S.
The U.S. government has not publicly detailed all evidence but confirms the intelligence as authentic.
The risk to U.S. citizens in the Middle East is the highest since the start of the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran in February.
The U.S. has reduced diplomatic staff in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Lebanon because of the threat.
Threats also come from Iran-backed Houthis attacking Saudi infrastructure.
Iran has not publicly responded to the U.S. allegations.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit in Alaska to block the certification of the Senate election results if the incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan loses by fewer votes than an independent candidate with a similar name. A rival legal group and Alaska voters responded by asking the court to dismiss the DOJ's case, saying it overreaches and harms voters’ rights.
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The DOJ wants the Alaska Senate election results blocked unless Senator Dan S. Sullivan wins or loses by more votes than Daniel J. Sullivan, an independent candidate.
The DOJ claims Daniel J. Sullivan’s run is meant to confuse voters and help Democrat Mary Peltola win.
Alaska’s highest court ruled both Sullivans can stay on the ballot.
The rival lawsuit was filed by two Alaska voters, the League of Women Voters of Alaska, and Common Cause.
The rival lawsuit alleges the DOJ’s case is overly broad and violates state control over elections.
The rival filing says the DOJ’s lawsuit could take away people’s right to vote if allowed.
It suggests the court should consider penalties against the DOJ lawyers, calling the lawsuit baseless.
The rival lawsuit states the DOJ’s case was filed because of President Donald Trump’s influence.
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Israeli soldiers destroyed a neighborhood in Hebron, forcing around 1,500 Palestinians from their homes after a militant attack on an Israeli military checkpoint nearby. The demolitions followed the killing of two Israeli soldiers in the attack and were described as a response by Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
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Israeli troops leveled about 35 hectares (86 acres) in the Ein Deir Baha district of Hebron.
Around 1,500 Palestinians, including 300 families, were evicted from their homes.
The demolitions happened after two gunmen attacked an Israeli checkpoint, killing two soldiers and injuring three.
The city of Hebron, with 250,000 residents, was sealed off with checkpoints on every entry point.
Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Smotrich visited the site, promising a strong response.
Smotrich ordered immediate demolition of homes near the attack site and called for a larger military campaign.
Palestinians report that many families affected had no connection to the attack and see it as collective punishment.
The Hebron municipality opened community centers to shelter some displaced families.
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Malaysia has stopped government workers from using the navigation app Waze for their official work because the app is linked to Israel. The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, said the country might ban the app completely.
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Malaysia has banned civil servants from using Waze for official duties.
The ban is due to Waze’s connection to Israel.
The decision is related to concerns about national security.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a full ban on Waze is being considered.
Waze is a navigation app that provides directions and traffic updates.
The issue highlights Malaysia’s sensitive position regarding Israel.
No final full ban has been announced yet, only under consideration.
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Nearly two years after a roof collapsed at a railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia, killing 16 people, a student group is pushing for justice in the upcoming elections. These elections could shape Serbia’s political path and its relationship with the European Union and Russia.
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A canopy (roof) collapsed at a Novi Sad railway station, causing 16 deaths.
The incident happened nearly two years ago.
A student-led movement wants justice for the victims.
This movement is involved in the upcoming elections.
The election results may influence Serbia’s political future.
Serbia faces a choice between closer ties with the European Union or Russia.
The student group’s role in the elections highlights public demand for accountability.
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Sam Fender announced his 2027 Proper Massive Stadium Tour and said he will lower ticket prices after seeing reports that tickets were too expensive. He also decided not to divide standing areas into front and back sections, saying he does not agree with the practice.
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Sam Fender’s 2027 tour will visit Newcastle, Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin, and Manchester.
Tickets go on pre-sale Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. GMT, with general sale Friday at the same time.
Fender said ticket prices were higher than he expected and will be lowered.
The price increase should only relate to the cost of putting on the show.
Standing areas will not be split into separate price tiers for front and back standing spots.
Fender criticized the common practice of charging more for closer standing spots.
Other musicians, like Zara Larsson, have also raised concerns about high ticket prices.
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Housing activists in Barcelona occupied a mostly empty building to provide homes for vulnerable families and a center for housing organizations. The local police removed 19 activists from the building within a few hours. Spain has seen increasing protests because of rising rent prices and evictions.
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Activists took over a mostly empty residential building in Barcelona.
Their goal was to create housing for vulnerable families and a community center.
Catalan police evicted 19 activists shortly after they entered the building.
There have been more protests across Spain about high rent costs and evictions.
The building occupation was aimed at addressing housing problems in the city.
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Ukraine’s Starlink satellite internet service has started working again after recent problems. This technology, provided by SpaceX, helps Ukraine with drone control and communications during the conflict.
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Ukraine faced issues using Starlink internet, which affected their operations.
Starlink is a satellite internet service made by SpaceX.
SpaceX provides a special version called Starshield for military use.
Starshield helps Ukraine control drones and communicate safely.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara confirmed the internet connection is now stable.
The restoration of Starlink service is important for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Monitoring systems track the performance of Starlink in Ukraine.
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U.S. health officials reported 178 new measles cases this week, adding to a total of 4,588 cases in 2026, more than double the number from 2025. The outbreak is widespread, with major cases in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Utah, while concerns grow about vaccine policies and reporting practices.
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The CDC reported 4,588 measles cases in the U.S. in 2026 as of Friday.
Pennsylvania has the highest number with 1,338 cases and five confirmed measles-related deaths.
Measles is highly contagious, with symptoms like rash, fever, runny nose, and cough.
The measles vaccine is 97% effective at preventing the disease and usually causes only minor side effects.
Vaccine injury reports are being changed to allow doctors to bill for reporting suspected issues.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken actions that critics say weaken vaccine oversight.
Kennedy removed and replaced vaccine advisory board members with those who share his views.
Anti-vaccine misinformation has affected public health responses during the outbreak.
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As the U.S. midterm elections take place, some people worry that the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is being overlooked. However, experts say the issue will remain important and that justice efforts will likely continue despite other urgent news.
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Survivors’ advocates are concerned that the Epstein scandal is losing public and political attention during the midterms.
Epstein was accused of sex trafficking and had connections to powerful people in the U.S. elite.
Lawyers representing Epstein survivors want the government to release more files and hold those responsible accountable.
There are ongoing lawsuits against Epstein’s estate and the U.S. government over negligence and abuse.
Political experts believe attention to Epstein is temporarily lower but will return as elections end and Congress resumes sessions.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act aims to improve government disclosure of Epstein-related investigations.
Public focus during elections is often on immediate issues like living costs, which may push the Epstein issue out of headlines.
The current political climate, including news about President Trump, influences what gets attention in the news cycle.
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Ryan Goepel, diagnosed with a serious form of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML), was told he had only weeks to live. He joined a clinical trial testing new medication combinations, and within just a few weeks, his cancer went into remission.
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Ryan Goepel was diagnosed with AML, a blood cancer with about a 30% five-year survival rate.
His AML was classified as adverse-risk, meaning usual chemotherapy would likely be ineffective or harmful.
Doctors advised hospice care because his condition was severe and organs were failing.
Goepel joined a clinical trial testing two medications for younger patients with older-patient-like AML genetics.
Treatment started immediately with a daily pill for 28 days and an infusion during the first week.
Within two weeks of treatment, Goepel’s cancer significantly improved, and he entered remission.
The trial showed that 25 out of 36 patients had their cancer shrink or disappear after 28 days.
Standard treatment effectiveness is about 44% for similar adverse-risk patients, meaning this trial’s results are promising.
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