Two people died in a crash involving a small plane in north Wales. The aircraft was found in a remote area near Trawsfynydd, and both people on board were declared dead at the scene.
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The crash happened in north Wales, near the town of Porthmadog in Gwynedd.
The plane involved was a light aircraft, which means a small, usually private plane.
The crash site was in a remote location close to Trawsfynydd.
Two people were on board the aircraft.
Both people died at the scene, according to North Wales Police.
Police have confirmed the deaths but are still investigating the details.
The story is developing, and more information will be released later.
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Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, said the U.S. government canceled his visa without giving a clear reason. He asked U.S. President Donald Trump to review the decision, while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the move political and asked the U.S. to show evidence.
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López Beltrán announced on Instagram that his U.S. visa was revoked by orders from U.S. officials Marco Rubio and Christopher Landau.
The U.S. government has not explained why his visa was canceled and keeps visa records private under law.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the visa revocation as politically motivated and requested proof of any accusations.
López Beltrán was a close aide to his father during the 2018 presidential campaign and recently took a leadership role in López Obrador’s Morena party.
The visa issue follows U.S. legal actions against Mexican officials linked to drug trafficking, affecting Mexico’s ruling party Morena.
Sheinbaum said this visa matter would not cause a conflict between Mexico and the United States.
López Beltrán mainly stayed away from politics during most of his father’s presidency and ran a chocolate business.
The article does not specify the type of visa that was revoked or detailed allegations against López Beltrán.
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Wildfires are burning in several places in the US and Europe, forcing many people to leave their homes. In Ukraine, attacks and military challenges continue. Earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia have caused many deaths and destruction.
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Wildfires are active in California, Washington, and British Columbia, with thousands evacuated.
British Columbia declared a state of emergency due to fast-moving wildfires.
Nearly 500 people have been arrested in France for suspected wildfire-starting during a severe heatwave.
Russian forces reportedly used North Korean ballistic missiles in an attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
Russia is struggling to recruit soldiers as it faces heavy losses in Ukraine.
Afghan girls over the age of 12 are banned from education under Taliban rule.
Over 6,000 people died in Venezuelan earthquakes, with many still missing.
An earthquake in Colombia caused buildings to collapse and trapped survivors under rubble.
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Since late June, at least 19 elephants in Kenya have died from a mysterious illness. Most affected are female and young elephants, showing symptoms like partial paralysis that stops them from standing.
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At least 19 elephants have died in Kenya since the end of June.
Most of the dead elephants were females or young animals.
The elephants showed similar symptoms, including partial paralysis.
The paralysis made it hard for them to stand.
The cause of this illness is still unknown.
The situation is being monitored by local authorities and wildlife experts.
The deaths have raised concerns about the health of Kenya’s elephant population.
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Wildfires spread through Stourbridge and other parts of the West Midlands during a heatwave with record temperatures of 38.1°C in the UK. The fires destroyed 19 homes, damaged 18 more, and forced many people to evacuate, with emergency services treating 54 people at multiple fire sites.
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Wildfires hit Stourbridge, a town in the West Midlands, damaging or destroying over 30 homes.
The fires occurred during the UK's fifth consecutive heatwave, with temperatures reaching 38.1°C, a record high.
West Midlands ambulance service treated 54 people, with 19 taken to the hospital.
Local residents had to evacuate quickly, some staying in a nearby boarding school converted into an evacuation center.
Local officials described the area as a “tinderbox” and announced plans to use firefighting planes in the future.
Volunteers and neighbors helped each other during and after the fires, providing support and supplies.
The speed and scale of the fires surprised and frightened many residents.
Over 20 people from a nearby care home were also evacuated for safety.
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American missionary Kevin Rideout was released after being held captive in Niger for over nine months. He is now in good health and under the care of U.S. officials, according to the mission group Serving In Mission (SIM) International.
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Kevin Rideout was kidnapped near his home in Niamey, Niger, on October 21, 2025.
He spent more than nine months in captivity before being freed in August 2026.
Rideout’s organization, SIM International, confirmed his release and said his family is very grateful.
No group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.
The U.S. Embassy had warned Americans of a high risk of kidnapping in Niger, including the capital.
President Donald Trump welcomed Rideout’s return and criticized the terrorists who took him.
Rideout is currently in the custody of U.S. officials and reported to be in good health.
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Activists tried to bring food and water to Palestinian families trapped in their homes by Israeli settlers in the West Bank village of Qusra. Israeli forces blocked direct aid delivery and called the area a closed military zone, while settlers returned and were later removed by soldiers.
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Two Palestinian families in Qusra have been trapped since Sunday with no power or water.
Activists left supplies outside the homes after Israeli forces stopped them from delivering aid directly.
Israeli military said civilians could not enter the area but denied blocking aid delivery.
Settlers set up a tent near the homes and were removed by Israeli forces.
About a dozen Palestinian households were asked to leave during an operation to disperse settlers.
Some vacated Palestinian houses were used by Israeli soldiers as temporary barracks.
The Israeli military described settler actions as unacceptable and said it would investigate.
Since January 2023, over 6,390 Palestinians in 127 communities have faced displacement, many due to settler violence.
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Five years after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, many restrictions remain on women’s rights, including limits on education and work. The international community is divided about how best to deal with the Taliban, balancing concerns about human rights with the need to provide aid to millions of Afghans facing severe hardship.
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The Taliban took control of Kabul and Afghanistan in August 2021.
Many women and girls are banned from schools after age 12 and face restrictions on work.
Small businesses run by women, like jam-making workshops, still exist but face new Taliban rules limiting their activities.
The Taliban government is recognized by few countries; only Russia officially acknowledges their rule.
Other countries like China, the UAE, and Russia engage with the Taliban through trade and diplomacy without formal recognition.
International sanctions linked to terrorism and human rights abuses continue to restrict the Taliban.
About 22 million Afghans depend on foreign aid to survive amid economic crisis and recent natural disasters.
The global response is split between prioritizing human rights and focusing on economic or security interests.
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Tropical Storm Lala is approaching Hawaii's Big Island and may bring strong winds and heavy rain in the coming days. Officials from the NOAA Hurricane Center have provided information on the expected weather conditions.
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Tropical Storm Lala is moving toward Hawaii's Big Island.
The storm may cause strong winds.
Heavy rain is expected as the storm approaches.
NOAA Hurricane Center experts are monitoring the storm.
The impact is expected over the next few days.
Residents should prepare for possible severe weather.
Weather updates are available on CBS News and its app.
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The Salzburg Festival in Austria is presenting Olivier Messiaen’s opera "Saint François d’Assise," which depicts the life of St. Francis. The production includes live animals on stage and features a complex musical score performed by a large orchestra and choir.
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The opera "Saint François d’Assise" was composed by Olivier Messiaen and premiered in 1983.
The production at the Salzburg Festival marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death.
Philippe Sly, the lead singer, prepared by living in a monastery and adopting its daily routines.
The opera lasts over 6 hours and includes two one-hour intermissions.
The music includes electronic instruments called ondes Martenots, which are key in the "Sermon to the Birds" section.
The production uses live animals like a wolfdog, peacock, and sheep on stage.
Conductor Maxime Pascal leads 120 musicians and a 90-person choir in six performances.
The staging takes place at the Felsenreitschule theater in Salzburg, Austria.
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France’s highest court stopped a new law that would have banned children under 15 from using social media, saying it violated freedom of speech and privacy. The government must rewrite the law to protect rights before it can take effect.
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The law aimed to stop under-15s from opening social media accounts starting September.
Existing accounts for under-15s would have been closed within four months.
Social media companies were to use age-check tools approved by France’s privacy regulator.
The court said the law did not explain clearly how age verification should be done.
It ruled the law violated freedom of expression and users’ right to privacy.
Australia banned under-16s from major social media platforms in December 2023.
Other countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and the UK are imposing similar age limits.
President Emmanuel Macron wants the law revised and applied before France’s 2027 election but cannot run again.
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A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on August 11, 2026, causing severe damage, killing at least 285 people, and injuring about 4,000. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors, including a man trapped under a collapsed hotel in the city of Pereira, while many people remain missing and thousands have lost their homes.
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The earthquake struck western Colombia with a magnitude of 7.4 early on August 11, 2026.
At least 285 people died, and nearly 4,000 were injured from the quake.
Around 400 people are still missing after the disaster.
The earthquake damaged or destroyed tens of thousands of homes.
Many people are staying in shelters or outside because their homes are unsafe.
Rescue workers found a man alive under rubble in Pereira, giving hope for survivors.
The quake caused damage to buildings like apartments, schools, and hospitals across several cities.
The UN warned that the earthquake could cause more displacement for people already affected by conflict and migration in Colombia.
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Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank for months, especially in the village of Qusra where settlers have surrounded Palestinian homes. The Israeli government condemned these attacks but critics say the government is not doing enough to stop or prevent them.
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Israeli settlers have been attacking Palestinian towns and villages in the West Bank.
In Qusra village, settlers have besieged three Palestinian households, cutting off water and electricity.
Israeli government spokesperson called the settlers’ actions "deplorable" and promised investigations.
Critics say Israeli soldiers have sometimes supported or joined settlers and did not stop the siege.
Some Israeli politicians and human rights groups say the government supports settlers and their violence.
Settler violence in the West Bank has increased ahead of Israel’s upcoming national election.
The Israeli government has not strongly distanced itself from settlers and some officials attend pro-settlement events.
International law and the International Court of Justice have ruled that Israeli settlements on Palestinian land are illegal.
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Russian drones attacked a home in northern Ukraine, killing a 29-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son and injuring others. The United Nations reported that July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since the start of Russia’s invasion in 2022, with a significant rise in deaths and injuries.
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Russian jet-powered drones struck a home in Sumy region, northern Ukraine, killing a woman and her 9-year-old son.
Four other people were wounded in the attack, including family members who suffered severe burns.
The U.N. said July saw 437 civilian deaths and 2,610 injuries in Ukraine, the highest monthly toll since March 2022.
Since February 2022, the war has killed at least 16,874 civilians, including 820 children, and wounded over 51,000 people.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced plans to increase air attacks, targeting Ukraine’s military supply lines.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Russian glide bombs have destroyed residential buildings and injured civilians in the eastern Donetsk region.
Russia attacked 12 regions of Ukraine in one night, wounding dozens more people.
Ukrainian forces struck a major Russian port north of Moscow, causing a fire.
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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, won re-election to the British parliament. However, he faces challenges, including an investigation into his finances that may affect his political career.
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Nigel Farage leads the Reform UK party, described as far-right.
Farage recently won a by-election to return to parliament.
There is an inquiry or investigation into his financial affairs.
The investigation could impact Farage’s future in politics.
Reform UK became more prominent after Farage’s political activities.
The article was explained by Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull.
The situation highlights ongoing political and legal challenges for Farage.
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France’s top court has stopped a new law that would have banned children under 15 from using social media, saying the law limited free speech too much. The government will now work on a new version of the law to address the court’s concerns and aims to have it ready by early 2027.
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The French Constitutional Council ruled the social media ban for under-15s was not balanced with freedom of expression rights.
The original law was planned to start in September, banning under-15s from opening new social media accounts and requiring age checks on all accounts.
The court said the law did not provide enough legal protections for privacy, especially concerning age verification.
President Macron asked the Prime Minister to prepare a new draft law that meets the court’s requirements.
The government intends to pass a revised law by early 2027.
Australia passed a similar social media ban for under-16s last year, though many young people still use social media there.
Several European countries are working on rules to limit social media use for children, including the UK planning a ban for under-16s starting in 2027.
The European Commission has proposed delays on social media access for children across the EU as part of new legislation.
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Federal forecasters say there is a very high chance that the El Niño weather pattern will become very strong in late 2026 and early 2027. This event could be the strongest on record, affecting weather patterns worldwide, including wetter conditions in the southern U.S. and warmer, drier areas in the north.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says there is over a 90% chance El Niño will be very strong in fall and winter 2026–27.
There is a 69% chance it could be the strongest El Niño since records began in 1950.
El Niño is a climate pattern where the Pacific Ocean’s surface water becomes warmer than usual, influencing global weather.
Past strong El Niños in 1982–83, 1997–98, and 2015–16 caused heavy rain, flooding, droughts, and changes in hurricane activity.
The 2015–16 El Niño caused droughts in places like the Caribbean and Ethiopia, as well as record global surface temperatures.
Weather impacts can vary; for example, 2015–16 brought dryer conditions to California but wetter weather in the Pacific Northwest.
Scientists expect wetter weather in much of the southern United States during the cool months and fewer named Atlantic storms in 2026–27.
El Niño’s strongest effects usually happen from October through March, especially increasing rain from Texas to Florida.
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Peru’s navy has increased efforts to stop illegal gold mining in the Amazon rainforest, especially in the protected Tambopata National Reserve. Illegal mining uses harmful chemicals like mercury and damages forests, rivers, and local Indigenous communities that rely on the environment.
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Peruvian navy soldiers carried out raids by helicopter in Madre de Dios, an Amazon region rich in wildlife.
Illegal gold mining creates large, muddy holes and uses pumps and tubes to extract gold from sediment.
Miners often flee when authorities arrive, leaving behind camps with food and supplies.
Mercury used in mining pollutes water, fish, and harms nearby Indigenous communities.
Mining activity has reached protected areas and even close to military monitoring stations.
The Tambopata National Reserve, a protected Amazon area, is already seeing hundreds of illegal mining dredges.
Indigenous groups report criminal groups linked to illegal mining operating near their communities.
The government’s campaign aims to stop mining advance to preserve the rainforest and ecosystem.
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Colombia suffered a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 285 people and affected over 100,000 others. The government is working with private companies to rebuild homes, schools, and hospitals damaged in the disaster.
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The earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, 2026, with a magnitude of 7.4.
At least 285 people died, nearly 4,000 were injured, and hundreds remain missing.
More than 100,000 people lost their homes or were affected by damage.
Thousands of houses, schools, medical facilities, and community centers were damaged or destroyed.
Some of the hardest-hit cities include Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdo.
President Abelardo de la Espriella announced plans to work with private companies to rebuild the country.
The government is providing subsidies to homeless families while aid continues in some areas.
Many people are currently relying on volunteers and neighbors because government help has not reached all regions.
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A private plasma clinic chain in Canada called Grifols has stopped collecting plasma after two donors died and Health Canada began investigating safety problems. The government found multiple issues with the clinics, including poor staff training and failure to follow rules.
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Grifols runs 17 private plasma donation clinics across Canada and is the only private plasma clinic chain in the country.
Two donors died after donating plasma in Manitoba, in October 2025 and January 2026.
Health Canada found that Grifols clinics had safety issues like poor staff training, incomplete records, and not following procedures.
One donor, Rodiyat Alabede, 22, died of cardiac arrest shortly after donating plasma in Winnipeg.
Health Canada said there was no proven link between the donations and the deaths, but advocates dispute this and want more investigation.
The plasma donation process involves separating plasma from blood with a machine and takes about 90 minutes.
In Manitoba, paying donors for plasma is allowed, unlike in some other provinces.
Grifols paused donations voluntarily to cooperate with Health Canada and Canadian Blood Services during the review.
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