Millions of people in the UK watched a solar eclipse on Wednesday, the biggest one since 1999. During this event, the Moon covered more than 90% of the Sun.
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The solar eclipse was visible across the UK.
Over 90% of the Sun was blocked by the Moon.
This was the most significant solar eclipse in the UK since 1999.
Many people gathered outdoors to watch the event.
The eclipse was described as a rare astronomical sight.
Cities mentioned include Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cornwall, London, and Belfast.
The event was covered live and attracted widespread attention.
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Drone attacks on Libya’s oil and power facilities are making the country’s energy problems worse. Rival groups fighting for control of the city of Az Zawiya have caused disruptions to fuel supplies and increased power outages.
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Libya’s oil and power infrastructure has been hit by repeated drone strikes.
These attacks are worsening the country’s energy crisis.
The city of Az Zawiya is a strategic location involved in the conflict.
Rival groups are competing to control Az Zawiya.
The attacks are causing fuel shortages.
Power cuts across the region are becoming more frequent.
The situation threatens the stability of Libya’s energy supply.
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An Israeli air strike in northern Gaza killed one person and injured five others. The strike targeted a vehicle carrying a municipal maintenance team near Beit Lahiya. The Israeli military said the attack aimed at a Hamas commander planning attacks against Israeli forces.
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One person died and five were injured in an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza.
The strike hit a three-wheeled tuk-tuk vehicle near the Western Roundabout in Beit Lahiya.
The deceased, Mohanad Saada, was part of a municipal team fixing a damaged water well.
The Israeli military stated the target was a Hamas commander involved in planning attacks.
Despite a recent reduction in heavy air raids, Israeli forces continue ground shelling and drone attacks.
Additional Israeli strikes wounded a father and critically injured his 13-year-old son in Khan Younis.
President Donald Trump proposed a 15-point peace plan requiring disarmament of Hamas, which Israel rejected.
Since October 7, 2023, over 1,250 Palestinians mostly civilians, have been killed amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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Heavy rains caused a landslide in Maharashtra state, India, on Wednesday. The landslide killed at least seven people and injured several others after a hillside collapsed onto houses.
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The incident happened in Maharashtra, a state in western India.
Heavy rainfall caused the landslide.
The landslide occurred on Wednesday.
At least seven people died because of the landslide.
Several people were injured.
The hillside collapsed onto multiple houses.
The heavy rain occurred overnight before the landslide.
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A court in Damascus has sentenced Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher, and six other former officials to death in absentia for crimes during the nearly 14-year war in Syria. This trial marks a significant moment in Syria's efforts to hold leaders accountable for violence, but questions remain about how far the government will go in seeking justice.
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Syrians have called for accountability for killings, disappearances, and torture during the war.
President Bashar al-Assad and six other high-ranking officials were sentenced to death without being present at the trial.
Maher al-Assad, the president's brother, was also sentenced to death.
Atef Najib, a cousin of al-Assad and former security chief for Deraa province, was sentenced to death and attended the trial.
The new Syrian government views the verdicts as an important step toward justice.
The trial raises questions about the scope and nature of transitional justice in Syria.
Experts discussed the situation and justice questions on a program hosted by James Bays.
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An oil tanker called Caroline Bezengi, which is partly underwater off the coast of Oman, is leaking crude oil into the sea. The spill has reached Oman's mainland beaches and is threatening protected marine areas and nearby islands.
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The Caroline Bezengi tanker is grounded and leaking oil near Qabiliyah Island, Oman.
The spill has reached Ras Madrakah beaches on Oman's mainland, about 200 km north of the tanker.
There is a risk the spill will also affect the southern coasts of Masirah Island, over 300 km from the tanker.
The tanker was carrying nearly 1 million barrels of crude oil when it exploded in June.
The cause of the explosion is unknown, and no one has claimed responsibility.
Caroline Bezengi is part of Russia’s "shadow fleet" and has been sanctioned by the UK and EU for transporting Russian oil.
The tanker left the Russian port of Novorossiysk in May.
The oil spill covers more than 600 square kilometers and is spreading due to strong winds and monsoon currents.
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Latin music stars will perform in a concert on August 16 in Miami to raise money for people affected by recent powerful earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia. The funds raised will help rebuild homes, repair schools, support children, and provide mental health care.
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The concert is called "Unidos por Los Nuestros" (United for Our Own) and will be livestreamed.
Performers include Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, and Jay Wheeler.
Earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit northern Venezuela on June 24, killing over 6,300 people.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 181 people and injuring more than 2,500.
The event was originally for Venezuela but expanded to include Colombia after the earthquake there.
Proceeds will support nonprofits like All Hands and Hearts, CARE, Global Empowerment Mission, Techo, and World Central Kitchen.
Funds will be managed by Marc Anthony’s Maestro Cares Foundation and the Univision Foundation.
The concert will be broadcast on Univision, ViX, WAPA, TelevisaUnivision radio, iHeartLatino, and Venevision Play.
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Australia is about to pass a new law forcing big tech companies like Facebook and TikTok to pay news publishers for their content. Separately, Australia and over 30 other countries condemned Iran’s use of the death penalty to silence protesters.
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The news bargaining incentive bill requires tech companies to make at least eight deals with news publishers, up from six before.
Tech companies can only reduce their payment by 25% per deal, encouraging them to pay many outlets.
Five percent of the collected funds will go to the Australian Associated Press newswire service.
The bill aims to ensure fair payment to journalists for their news used by digital platforms.
Over 30 countries, including Australia, condemned Iran for executing protesters and called for an end to the death penalty there.
The United Nations reports at least 56 people have been executed in Iran recently, with concerns over unfair trials.
Thousands of Australian students plan to protest against Pauline Hanson, who has made controversial statements about race and culture.
Hanson’s party opposes some educational funding policies, which has upset many students.
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Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, said that Israel will not pull its troops out of security areas in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria. This statement was made about two months after Israel agreed to remove forces from southern Lebanon.
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Israel has troops stationed in security zones in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria.
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will keep its troops there and not withdraw.
This statement came nearly two months after Israel agreed to pull out from southern Lebanon.
The security zones are areas where Israel maintains military presence for safety reasons.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between Israel and neighboring regions.
The decision reflects Israel’s position on maintaining control in these areas.
No specific timeline was given for any future changes to troop deployments.
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On August 12, 2026, a solar eclipse was visible across much of Europe. People in countries like Spain, Russia, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy saw either a partial or a total eclipse when the Moon covered the Sun.
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The eclipse occurred on August 12, 2026.
In Spain, the eclipse was total, meaning the Moon completely covered the Sun.
Other European countries saw a partial eclipse, where the Moon covered only part of the Sun.
The event was visible from places like Arcos de las Salinas in Spain, St. Petersburg in Russia, Munich in Germany, London in the UK, and Rome in Italy.
Many people gathered outdoors to watch the eclipse from various locations including parks, beaches, and stadiums.
Photographs captured scenes of the eclipse alongside natural and urban landscapes.
It was a notable event attracting visitors and creating striking visual moments across Europe.
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Millions of people in Europe saw a total solar eclipse for the first time in 27 years. The moon moved in front of the sun, causing darkness for about two minutes in a path that crossed northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and part of Portugal.
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The solar eclipse began at 15:34 GMT.
The eclipse gradually darkened daylight as the moon blocked the sun.
Total darkness lasted about two minutes in the path of totality.
The path of totality covered northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and part of Portugal.
Around 15 million people experienced almost complete darkness.
A partial eclipse was visible in much of Western Europe, parts of Northwest Africa, most of Canada, and part of northern United States.
This was the first total solar eclipse visible in parts of Europe in 27 years.
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Europe experienced its first total solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday. Experts from CBS News discussed the event and explained what viewers could see during the eclipse.
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A total solar eclipse happened in Europe on Wednesday.
This was the first total solar eclipse visible in Europe in 27 years.
Bill Harwood from CBS News shared his views on the eclipse.
Derrick Pitts, an astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, explained details about the event.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the sun, making the sky dark for a short time.
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Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to people with lifelong and severe disabilities to improve their independence and quality of life. The program is growing quickly and becoming very expensive, so the government plans to introduce stricter rules to reduce its size and costs.
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The NDIS helps over 700,000 Australians with disabilities by giving them funding based on their individual needs.
The scheme started in 2012 and became fully available nationwide by 2020.
The NDIS allows participants to choose how to spend their funding to support their independence.
Funding costs have increased from an estimated A$22 billion per year to A$54 billion this financial year.
On average, each participant receives about A$65,000 ($44,800) in funding.
Proposed government changes aim to tighten control of the scheme to reduce spending.
The NDIS Amendment bill passed the House of Representatives and is under review by the Senate.
Annabelle Shaw, a student with Down Syndrome, uses NDIS funds for support during activities like hockey and speech therapy.
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Millions of people across Europe watched a solar eclipse that made the daytime sky dark and temperatures drop. The total eclipse, where the moon fully covered the sun, was visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal, attracting many locals and tourists.
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The eclipse started in Russia’s Arctic north and passed over much of western Europe.
Totality, the full coverage of the sun by the moon, was seen in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and a small part of Portugal.
Iceland’s first total eclipse in 72 years drew 31 cruise ships carrying about 53,000 people.
Iceland held a 10-hour music festival during the eclipse, including a special two-minute set for totality.
NASA used a high-altitude aircraft and launched balloons to study the eclipse’s effects on the atmosphere.
Spain hosted over 450,000 tourists who traveled around to find the best viewing spots.
The eclipse caused temperatures to drop and wildlife, like birds, to become quiet during totality.
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People in Cornwall gathered in various places to watch and celebrate a solar eclipse. The event created a shared, unusual experience as the moon passed in front of the sun, making the sky darker and changing the local environment.
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Residents and visitors gathered on hills, beaches, and historic sites around Cornwall to observe the solar eclipse.
People used DIY tools like pinhole cameras and colanders, as well as proper eclipse glasses, to safely watch the eclipse.
Wildlife behavior changed during the eclipse, with birds landing and resting unusually.
Community events included picnics, music, and special gatherings near coastal and ancient locations.
Astronomy groups provided telescopes with special filters for safe viewing.
The eclipse inspired reflections on how ancient people might have reacted to such events without scientific knowledge.
The temperature dropped and wind increased as the eclipse progressed.
In Falmouth, an air display and sea shanty performances were part of the celebrations.
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Millions of people gathered in Spain to watch a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, the first such event in the country in over 100 years. The moon fully covered the sun for up to about two and a half minutes near Iceland and about one minute in parts of Spain before sunset.
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The total solar eclipse happened on August 12, 2026.
It was visible across northern and central Spain, parts of Greenland, and Iceland.
The eclipse’s total phase (totality) lasted up to 2.5 minutes near Iceland and about one minute near Spain.
Millions of people visited Spain’s cities and towns to watch the eclipse.
It was Spain’s first total solar eclipse in more than a century.
Many people used chairs, umbrellas, hats, and homemade tools to safely watch the eclipse.
Spanish authorities ran a public safety campaign due to heat and wildfires during the event.
Hotel demand increased significantly in cities along the eclipse’s path like A Coruña, Bilbao, and Santiago de Compostela.
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A total solar eclipse was visible in Iceland and Spain, where many people watched the event. This eclipse is moving across Europe in a narrow path about 290 to 300 kilometers wide, marking the first total solar eclipse in Europe in 27 years.
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A total solar eclipse occurred in Iceland and Spain.
Many people gathered to observe the eclipse.
The path of total darkness during the eclipse is about 290 to 300 kilometers wide.
The eclipse is moving across Europe.
Europe has not experienced a total solar eclipse in 27 years until now.
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Brazil’s government has ordered Discord to stop its livestreaming features after a 13-year-old girl died by suicide during a livestream where she was encouraged to harm herself. The Brazilian data protection agency required Discord to suspend these features until it improves safety measures for minors.
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Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) gave Discord three days to suspend its livestreaming features like “Go Live.”
Discord as a whole is not blocked, only the livestream and similar video functions.
The order followed the death of a 13-year-old girl encouraged to commit suicide during a 45-minute Discord livestream.
Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with the girl’s death.
Police saved another girl who was about to commit suicide live on the internet.
Brazilian officials said Discord failed to protect minors from harmful content promoting violence and self-harm.
Discord cannot monitor livestream content in real-time due to the way its streaming system works.
Brazil has recently taken stronger actions against tech companies, including temporarily blocking Elon Musk’s platform X.
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A total solar eclipse was seen over northern Spain on Wednesday evening. The Moon moved in front of the Sun, blocking its light completely for a short time.
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The eclipse was a total solar eclipse, meaning the Moon fully covered the Sun.
It occurred in northern Spain on a Wednesday evening.
The event was captured on video by Valentin Cacheux.
A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun.
During a total eclipse, the sky becomes dark as if it were night for a few minutes.
Such eclipses help scientists learn more about the Sun and the Moon.
The article also mentions related scientific news, such as space missions and studies.
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