The White House addressed recent claims by both the U.S. and Iran regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway. Additionally, new information emerged about President Donald Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey.
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The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for global oil shipments.
Both the United States and Iran have made statements about controlling the Strait.
The White House provided the latest official update on the situation.
President Donald Trump made a secret plane switch while in Turkey.
Details about this plane switch were recently revealed by CBS News.
The information was reported by CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
The developments have attracted international attention due to regional security concerns.
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The United States and Iran both say they control the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. This situation is raising concerns about a possible larger conflict between the two countries.
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The Strait of Hormuz is an important narrow passage where much of the world's oil is transported by ship.
Both the U.S. and Iran have made claims that they control this strategic waterway.
Control of the strait affects global energy supplies and international trade.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have increased recently, leading to worries about conflict escalation.
Matthew Kroenig, who worked in the Defense Department and intelligence during President Trump’s first term, spoke about these developments.
The news coverage aims to explain the current status and potential risks of the conflict.
The situation is monitored closely by many countries because of its impact on global security.
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The 71st Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Burgas, a city on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, in May 2027. This will be the first time Bulgaria hosts the event after Bulgarian singer Dara won the contest in 2026 with the song "Bangaranga."
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Bulgaria won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in 2026.
The contest will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, from May 11 to May 15, 2027.
Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia also wanted to host the event but Burgas was chosen.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Bulgaria’s public TV broadcaster BNT are organizing the contest.
New rules prevent countries facing armed conflict or security risks from hosting Eurovision.
The minimum age for competitors has been raised from 16 to 18 to protect young artists.
Some countries, including Spain and the Netherlands, boycotted Eurovision due to security concerns in recent years.
Burgas is described as a dynamic city with the needed infrastructure and cultural identity to host Eurovision.
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Several large fires broke out across the West Midlands in the UK, destroying homes and forcing many people to leave their houses. Firefighters worked hard to control the fires, and some people, including a child and firefighters, were taken to hospital for treatment.
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Multiple fires occurred across the West Midlands, including near Stourbridge Golf Course and in Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.
Around 100 firefighters battled a large fire near Stourbridge that spread through dry grass and woodland, destroying six homes.
Four homes were destroyed by fire in Stoke-on-Trent, and one woman was seriously injured in Birmingham.
A major incident was declared in Warwickshire due to a large fire in Salford Priors.
Several residents were evacuated from their homes, with some told to wet fences and prepare to leave.
Fire services received thousands of emergency calls throughout the day, describing the situation as one of their biggest incidents ever.
Six people received treatment at the scene near Stourbridge, with two hospitalized; a child and three firefighters were also hospitalized in the region.
Smoke from the fires caused the closure of part of the M6 motorway, leading to long traffic delays.
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A baby elephant at the National Zoo is helping scientists study a deadly disease that affects young Asian elephants. This research could improve how the disease is treated and prevent many elephant deaths around the world.
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Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) is the main cause of death in young Asian elephants.
The disease is deadly and has no widely effective treatment yet.
A baby elephant at the National Zoo is involved in new research to better understand EEHV.
The goal is to find ways to manage and combat the disease globally.
Asian elephants are an endangered species and protecting them is important for conservation.
The research could help save more elephants from this virus in the future.
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Chile’s government moved nearly 300 high-risk prisoners to a new, large prison to reduce overcrowding and stop gang leaders from controlling crime from inside jail. President José Antonio Kast aims to toughen security and combat organized crime by adopting stricter measures similar to those used in El Salvador.
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Nearly 300 inmates were transferred to La Laguna Prison, one of Chile’s largest and most modern prisons.
The transfer aims to ease overcrowding and prevent gang leaders from running criminal activities from prison.
La Laguna Prison has over 2,300 places and features advanced security technology like cameras and cellphone signal blockers.
President Kast visited the prison to announce the security effort, linking it to his campaign promises.
Kast praised El Salvador’s security approach under President Nayib Bukele as a model.
The prison opened under the previous president but began housing inmates recently under Kast’s administration.
Kast has struggled with his goal of quickly deporting unauthorized immigrants, with fewer removals than planned.
New security laws are being considered to give the government more power against crime.
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Nigel Farage is expected to win the Clacton byelection in the UK against a large group of minor and independent candidates. The main political parties chose not to run, making the contest unusual and likely to result in a decisive Farage victory.
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Nigel Farage is seeking to regain his Clacton seat in a byelection held in early July.
None of the major UK parties entered candidates, leaving Farage to compete against 33 minor candidates.
The rivals include independents, small party members, and three from the Official Monster Raving Loony party.
The result is expected to be a clear win for Farage, with attention on the size of his victory.
Farage is under investigation for possibly failing to declare gifts and donations, including a £5 million gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne.
The parliamentary inquiry paused when Farage resigned but will continue if he is re-elected.
If found guilty, Farage could be suspended from Parliament, leading to another byelection.
The 34 candidates in this byelection set a UK record for the most candidates in a single contest.
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Pakistan celebrated its 79th Independence Day with fireworks, flag-waving, and public events across the country. The government inaugurated a new monument remembering last year’s conflict with India, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke about seeking peace but warned against threats to Pakistan’s sovereignty.
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Pakistan became independent on August 14, 1947, ending British colonial rule.
Celebrations included fireworks at midnight and people dressed in green and white filling streets.
A new monument called “Yadgar-e-Fatah” (Monument of Victory) was opened in Islamabad.
The monument honors Pakistan’s view of the 2025 conflict with India as a “Battle of Truth.”
The 2025 fighting lasted four days after gunmen killed 26 people in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
India accused Pakistan-backed militants for the attack; Pakistan denied this.
Both countries used missiles and drones before agreeing to a ceasefire.
Prime Minister Sharif warned against threats to Pakistan’s water supplies after India suspended a water-sharing treaty.
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A jury has been chosen for the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of planning the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Opening statements in the case are expected to begin on Monday, nearly 30 years after the shooting.
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The jury includes six men and 10 women, with 16 jurors selected in total.
Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip in 1996 at age 25.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with murder for allegedly organizing the killing, but prosecutors do not accuse him of pulling the trigger.
Davis pleaded not guilty and could face life in prison if convicted.
Tupac was a famous rapper with over 75 million records sold worldwide.
The shooting happened while Tupac was a passenger in a car driven by Suge Knight, who survived the attack.
Davis’ 2019 book and previous interviews helped revive the case after years without charges.
Prosecutors plan to call 35 to 45 witnesses, but Suge Knight, currently in prison, has said he does not want to take part in the trial.
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A Ryanair plane flying from Greece to Germany had an engine problem that broke an engine blade and caused a cabin window to break. This led to a passenger’s head and shoulder being pulled partly out of the window, seriously injuring him. The plane safely returned to Greece for landing.
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The incident happened on July 10 during a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany.
An engine fan blade broke shortly after takeoff, causing fragments to hit a cabin window.
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partly sucked out of the broken window, injuring his head and right shoulder.
Other passengers held onto Karović’s legs to prevent him from falling out.
The flight crew received engine vibration alerts, reduced power, then declared an emergency after a loud bang.
Oxygen masks were released in the cabin following smoke and vibrations.
The plane returned and landed safely at Thessaloniki International Airport.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, with Greek authorities delegating it to them.
Ryanair’s CEO mentioned the problem might have started from damage to the engine by a foreign object.
The plane belonged to Malta Air, a Ryanair subsidiary.
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Raul Castro, Cuba’s 95-year-old former president and brother of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, made a rare public appearance at an event in Havana marking the 100th anniversary of Fidel’s birth. The event took place amid Cuba’s ongoing economic crisis and frequent power outages, with heavy security and limited public access.
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Raul Castro attended a centenary event for his brother Fidel Castro’s birth in Havana on August 13, 2026.
He is 95 years old and wears a military uniform, reflecting his ongoing influence in Cuba.
Castro stepped down as president in 2018 but remains a key figure in Cuban leadership.
The event was held under strict security, including a ban on cellphones and metal detectors.
Raul Castro faces US charges related to the 1996 shooting down of US civilian planes when he was defense minister.
Cuba is experiencing severe economic problems, including shortages and power blackouts.
The US has imposed an energy embargo and suggested the possibility of military action to change Cuba’s government.
The anniversary celebrations focus on rallying support for Cuba’s Communist Party amidst the country’s difficulties.
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A trial in Las Vegas will decide if Duane "Keffe D" Davis ordered the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis denies the charges, but prosecutors say he arranged the shooting and gave the gun used.
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A jury of 6 men and 10 women was chosen to hear the case against Duane Davis.
Tupac Shakur was shot in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
Davis, age 63, has pleaded not guilty; he is accused of ordering the killing, not pulling the trigger.
Prosecutors say Davis provided the gun and made the calls that led to the shooting.
The trial is expected to last about a month and start with opening statements on Monday.
Over 35 witnesses may testify, including people who saw Tupac shortly before the shooting.
Davis’ book and previous interviews helped revive the case against him.
Marion "Suge" Knight, who was driving the car Tupac was in, is serving a prison sentence and does not want to participate in the trial.
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Singer Becky G invited CBS News co-host Gayle King to see a rehearsal. During this, Becky G shared a preview of a new song before her upcoming album comes out.
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Becky G is a singer preparing to release a new album.
Gayle King, a CBS News host, attended one of Becky G’s rehearsals.
Becky G showed a sneak peek of a new single during the rehearsal.
The rehearsal was featured on CBS Mornings.
The preview was shared to give fans a first look at Becky G’s new music.
The article focuses on a behind-the-scenes moment in the music industry.
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Authorities are searching for a mother, her daughter, and the daughter’s boyfriend who stole valuables from cemeteries in at least nine U.S. states. Police have arrest warrants for the three suspects and believe there may be more victims who do not yet know their property is missing.
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The suspects are Porsche Bancroft (32), her boyfriend Drake Lee Milam (33), and her mother Angela Garrett (52), all from Indianapolis.
They broke into niches (small burial compartments) and mausoleums (large above-ground tombs) to steal items.
The thefts happened across at least nine states including Florida, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, and New York.
In Florida alone, detectives are investigating about 20 cases linked to the suspects.
Police warn people to check if valuables at cemeteries are still there, especially if they have not visited recently.
The Central Florida Crimeline offers a reward up to $5,000 for information that leads to the suspects’ arrest.
The suspects are to be extradited to Florida to face charges.
Authorities described the group as taking a “tour” of the eastern half of the United States while committing the crimes.
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Taliban authorities in Afghanistan detained six staff members from a local group that works on women's and children's rights. This comes shortly after the Taliban also detained two Afghan workers from the United Nations mission in the country.
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Six men from the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation were detained on July 18 after being asked to collect their confiscated laptops and phones.
The families of the six detained staff have not received any information on their location, condition, or charges.
Two Afghan employees of the U.N. political mission were detained on July 16 in the city of Herat by the Taliban intelligence agency.
The U.N. has not been informed about any charges against its detained staff or been allowed to visit them.
Human Rights Watch called for the immediate release of the six staff unless they have been legally charged and for the Taliban to allow family and legal visits.
The Taliban returned to power in August 2021 and have since restricted girls from attending secondary schools and women from participating fully in public life.
Prior to this recent detention, the Women's and Children Legal Research Foundation’s office was searched and sealed, and staff members were questioned about their work.
Afghanistan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, and there have been recent clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani military across the border.
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Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate gathered outside a Miami jail before their bail hearing. The brothers face extradition to the UK on serious charges such as rape, trafficking, and assault.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate are detained in Miami.
Their bail hearing was scheduled to decide if they can be released until trial.
They face extradition to the United Kingdom.
Charges against them include rape, sex trafficking, and assault.
Supporters rallied outside the detention center, chanting and doing push-ups.
The gathering aimed to show support and call for their release.
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A passenger train traveling from London Victoria to Eastbourne derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex, injuring 20 people, two seriously. Emergency teams evacuated all 150 passengers, treated injuries on site, and closed nearby rail routes during the response.
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The train derailed around 16:00 BST on 13 August 2026 close to Lewes station.
Three carriages left the tracks, trapping some passengers before they were safely evacuated.
20 people were injured; 2 had serious injuries, 18 minor injuries.
All 150 passengers were removed from the train.
Emergency brakes activated, causing passengers to be thrown forward during the derailment.
Passengers described the carriage tipping over and sliding on its side with smoke and dust entering the train.
Some passengers were treated at the scene; others were sent to nearby hospitals.
Rail services in the area were suspended while emergency services managed the incident.
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Israeli drone strikes hit Gaza on Thursday, killing at least two people, including a police chief, and injuring several others. The attacks happened shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a recent Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump.
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Israeli drone strikes targeted Gaza on a Thursday.
At least two people were killed, including Gaza's police chief.
Several others were wounded in the strikes.
The attacks followed the rejection of a Gaza peace plan.
The peace plan was proposed by US President Donald Trump.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the plan.
The strikes happened soon after the rejection.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" covers several topics, including the record-breaking heat in the U.S. causing more extreme weather, the tradition of trophy belt buckles in rodeo culture, and the story of an Amish woman who became a social media influencer. The show also features historical reflections and remembers notable people who recently passed away.
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July was the hottest month ever recorded in the Lower 48 U.S. states, breaking a Dust Bowl-era record.
Experts discuss how climate change is making heat waves, wildfires, and hurricanes more common and intense.
Trophy belt buckles are important awards in cowboy rodeo events like bull riding and barrel racing.
Lovina Hershberger Zook left the Amish community and now shares Amish recipes and stories with six million followers online.
The show highlights the history of wearing shorts, which was once illegal in some places, and their rise in fashion.
Don Henley of the Eagles talks about extending the band’s farewell tour.
"Sunday Morning" also honors notable people who died recently.
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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Colombia is not allowing a Mexican rescue team to enter the country after a big earthquake. Colombia says it is accepting help from other countries but wants foreign rescue teams to have specific international certifications.
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, causing at least 273 deaths and over 3,800 injuries.
Mexico’s rescue team was prevented from entering Colombia despite being certified to help.
Colombia’s government says all foreign rescue teams must be certified by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG).
Colombia has accepted 58.5 tonnes of aid from Mexico and is receiving other international help.
The Colombian president, Abelardo de la Espriella, denies blocking teams from left-wing countries.
Rescue teams from the US and other countries like El Salvador, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil are involved or offering assistance.
The 72-hour window to find survivors after the earthquake has passed, reducing chances of finding more survivors alive.
Colombia plans to declare an economic emergency and create a fund to rebuild damaged infrastructure.
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