Large wildfires are burning in Washington state, especially around Spokane. Firefighters are working to control the fires while smoke and flames fill the sky, and weather conditions may make the situation worse.
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Wildfires are currently happening in Washington state.
Entire neighborhoods near Spokane have been burned.
Videos show heavy flames and smoke in the affected areas.
Firefighters are actively trying to stop the fires.
Weather could become more dangerous for controlling the fires.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed the company Zyn to advertise some nicotine pouches as less risky than smoking cigarettes for certain health problems. Nicotine pouches are small packets placed between the lip and gum that deliver nicotine without smoke, but they are still addictive and their long-term effects are not fully known.
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Zyn nicotine pouches come in flavors like cinnamon, citrus, and cool mint, and are used by placing them in the mouth for up to an hour.
The FDA approved advertising that says using Zyn instead of cigarettes reduces risks of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.
Experts say nicotine pouches still deliver addictive nicotine and are not approved as an effective quitting tool for smoking.
Nicotine is addictive and affects the brain and heart, making users dependent over time.
Withdrawal symptoms from nicotine include irritability, sadness, anxiety, trouble concentrating, and insomnia.
There is limited research on the long-term health effects of nicotine pouches, including potential damage to mouth tissues and unclear cancer risks.
Nicotine pouches may pose lower cardiovascular risks than cigarettes, but more research is needed.
Advertising these products as safer could mislead young people who do not already smoke, increasing their risk of addiction.
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A wildfire called the Bald Range fire in British Columbia, Canada, has quickly grown to cover over 36 square miles. Thousands of people from Summerland and Peachland had to leave their homes as the fire spread and power went out.
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The Bald Range fire started on Friday and doubled in size very fast, reaching more than 36 square miles (95 square kilometers).
The fire is in the Summerland and Okanagan-Similkameen areas of British Columbia.
About 12,000 people from Summerland and 8,000 from Peachland were ordered to evacuate.
Power outages occurred in Summerland due to the fire.
Emergency officials said this is one of the fastest and biggest fires they've seen recently in the region.
Residents have tried to evacuate their horses, with some leaving gates open for animals to escape and marking animals for identification.
The fire was still out of control as of Saturday morning.
It was unclear how many buildings or structures were destroyed by the fire.
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Social media influencers in the UK have started checking the facts behind statements made by far-right leader Nigel Farage, especially on immigration. Farage recently resigned as a Member of Parliament after a financial investigation led to a special election.
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Nigel Farage is a far-right political leader in the UK.
The UK media has been criticized for not challenging Farage’s claims enough.
Influencers on social media are now verifying the truth of his statements about immigration.
Farage resigned as an MP after an inquiry into his finances.
His resignation caused a by-election, which is a special vote to fill his seat.
Al Jazeera journalist Antoine Allen spoke with these social media influencers.
The focus is on holding politicians accountable for their public statements.
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A 12-year-old girl died after a student opened fire at a high school near Bangkok, Thailand, raising the death toll to at least eight. The 14-year-old shooter also killed his two grandparents before the attack and then died by suicide.
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The shooting happened on Friday morning at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok.
The shooter was a 14-year-old student who also killed his grandparents at home earlier that day.
The girl who died was 12 years old and was hospitalized before passing away.
At least eight people are confirmed dead, including five school staff, the shooter, and his grandparents.
Fourteen others were injured, mostly aged 12 to 14, with seven in critical condition.
The shooter used a legally registered small gun owned by his grandfather.
The school suspended classes from August 10 to 14 and asked staff to work from home.
Thailand has a relatively high rate of gun ownership compared to other Asian countries, with about 15 guns per 100 people.
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The head of Gaza’s Health Ministry called for urgent help to save Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian doctor held by Israel since 2024. Abu Safia is reportedly wounded and has not received needed medical care, raising serious concerns about his well-being.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a pediatrician, has been detained by Israel since December 27, 2024.
He was the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza during a long siege.
Israel holds him under a law allowing indefinite detention without charge; an appeal for his release was denied.
Reports say he was beaten and injured while in Israeli custody, with wounds to his eye, head, and chest.
Health officials and rights groups, including Amnesty International and the UN, warn his life is in danger.
Gaza’s health system is worsening due to ongoing conflict and restrictions; many patients cannot get treatment.
Israeli forces continue military actions in Gaza and limit the flow of aid, with fewer than half of needed aid trucks allowed in daily.
Gaza officials and international organizations are calling for medical exams and treatment for detained healthcare workers and to improve humanitarian access.
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The Irish government is sending a plane to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to bring back Daniel Kinahan, a suspected crime boss, to Ireland. Kinahan was arrested in Dubai and will face charges in Ireland, where security measures have been increased for his return.
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Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under an Irish court warrant issued in April.
Kinahan has tried to stop his extradition, but his appeals have failed.
An Irish government jet is currently flying to the UAE to bring Kinahan back to Ireland.
Upon arrival, Kinahan will go to the Special Criminal Court in Dublin.
The prison where Kinahan will be held has upgraded its security and facilities.
Kinahan and his family were sanctioned by the US in 2022 for leading an organized crime group.
He was connected to boxing through his former management company MTK Global, which represented notable boxers like Tyson Fury and Carl Frampton.
The UAE and Ireland have an extradition agreement used previously for other crime figures.
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A drone carrying explosives entered Bulgaria from Romania and exploded near a key gas pipeline on Saturday morning. No one was hurt, and there was no damage to the pipeline, but the incident led Bulgaria to increase border surveillance and prepare to discuss the event with NATO members.
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The drone exploded about 330 feet inside Bulgaria near the village of Kardam around 5 a.m.
The explosion happened close to compressor stations on the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, which links Turkey and Ukraine through several countries.
No casualties or damage to the pipeline were reported.
Bulgaria and Romania did not detect the drone before the explosion using their radar systems.
Preliminary analysis suggests the drone was a Maya decoy type, commonly used by Ukraine’s armed forces.
Bulgaria plans to strengthen surveillance and anti-drone defenses along its border with Romania.
The Trans-Balkan pipeline is important because it carries natural gas in both directions and helps supply Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
Bulgarian officials will raise the incident at a NATO meeting next week.
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Powerful wildfires in British Columbia have led to evacuation orders and a state of emergency in several communities. Thousands of people have been asked to leave their homes as firefighters work to control the fast-spreading Bald Range wildfire.
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The district of Summerland and nearby areas in British Columbia are under evacuation orders due to wildfires.
A state of emergency was declared early Saturday as the Bald Range wildfire burns out of control.
About 1,500 firefighters are working in British Columbia, with help from teams in Mexico, Australia, France, and New Zealand.
Power outages and water safety concerns have affected local residents, who were told to boil water before use.
Wildfires have also affected other parts of Canada, including Ontario and Quebec, and the US state of Washington.
Scientists link worsening wildfire conditions to climate change, which has caused hotter, drier weather.
British Columbia’s Premier David Eby said the province has enough resources and extra support ready to fight the fires.
Residents are urged to follow updates and evacuate immediately if ordered due to quickly changing fire conditions.
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Spain started temporary border checks on travellers coming from Italy in response to Italy’s similar controls after a large number of migrants entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco. The checks will last until September 7 and add tension between the two European Union countries over migration issues.
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Spain began border checks on travellers arriving from Italy on August 8, 2026.
Italy had recently imposed border controls on travellers from Spain after over 70,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa.
Most migrants who entered Ceuta returned to Morocco within 48 hours.
Spain says the new controls address ongoing irregular migration pressure faced by Italy.
The border checks suspend visa-free travel under the EU’s Schengen Area for people crossing from Italy to Spain.
Both Spain and Italy are EU and NATO members and are currently in a dispute about how to handle migration.
Spain’s interior ministry plans to keep the border checks until September 7, 2026.
Migrants entering Ceuta cannot travel freely into mainland Europe without passing additional border checks.
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Serbia and Ukraine have agreed to strengthen their economic cooperation and aim to finalize a free trade agreement by the end of the year. During Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s visit to Belgrade, both leaders discussed support for Ukraine’s EU bid, humanitarian aid, and joint infrastructure and energy projects.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Belgrade.
Both countries plan to complete a free trade agreement that has been in talks for over 20 years.
Serbia supports Ukraine’s EU membership bid and its territorial integrity but has not imposed sanctions on Russia.
Ukraine does not recognize Kosovo’s independence, which Serbia considers part of its territory.
Serbia pledged to help rebuild Ukrainian cities damaged by the Russian invasion.
Ukraine thanked Serbia for preparing humanitarian aid, especially for medical and energy needs during winter.
The countries signed an agreement on animal health and food safety.
Both leaders discussed infrastructure projects like the Danube Corridor to improve connections between Ukraine, the Western Balkans, and the EU.
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In Kano, Nigeria, 1,500 couples took part in a state-organized mass wedding ceremony aimed at helping families rebuild their lives. The event included financial support and household items for the couples, especially targeting widows and young women facing economic challenges.
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The mass wedding took place over two days and was organized by Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Haruna Bashir, who lost his wife and six children in an attack, was one of the grooms at the ceremony.
Each bride received 200,000 naira (about $145) as dowry and startup money for a small business.
Couples were also given household items like beds, mattresses, blankets, and rugs.
The event aimed to reduce the financial burden of marriage for vulnerable families and promote social stability.
All couples were screened and received counseling to meet religious and legal requirements.
This mass wedding was the second organized under Governor Yusuf’s administration as part of broader social welfare efforts.
Kano is known for holding such mass weddings regularly to support widows, divorcees, and young women in need.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan signed a new defense agreement called the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The pact means if one country is attacked, the others will respond together. This deal builds on earlier agreements and aims to increase security and cooperation amid regional tensions.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the pact in Mecca.
The agreement treats an attack on any of the three countries as an attack on all three.
The pact does not name specific enemies and is described as open to other friendly countries joining.
It strengthens ties between these countries’ military industries and NATO-standard forces.
The deal was signed during ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran in the region.
Experts say the pact is more a political signal of unity than a fully integrated military alliance.
The Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement from the previous year was the starting point for this larger trilateral pact.
Other countries like Kuwait and Qatar might join the pact in the future as regional security interests grow.
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Indiana rock band Houndmouth performed their song "Never Gonna Die" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. Their newest album, "Lordy," is a simple and raw style, coming five years after their previous album.
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Houndmouth is a rock band from Indiana.
The band is known for rich vocal harmonies and energetic live shows.
Their latest album is called "Lordy."
"Lordy" was released five years after their last album.
The album has a stripped-back, raw sound.
They performed the song "Never Gonna Die" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
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Indiana rock band Houndmouth performed their song "Tiger Blood" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. Their latest album, "Lordy," marks a return to a simpler, more raw musical style after five years.
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Houndmouth is a rock band from Indiana.
They are known for rich vocal harmonies and lively performances.
The band recently released an album called "Lordy."
"Lordy" is a more stripped-back and raw style compared to their earlier work.
It is their first album in five years.
The band performed the song "Tiger Blood" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
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Hundreds of passengers flying from Birmingham Airport have arrived at their destinations without their luggage due to ongoing baggage system problems. The airport is working to fix the issue, but many travelers report poor communication and no clear information about when they will get their bags.
An opposition member of Kosovo’s parliament threw eggs at the acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a meeting to set up the new parliament after a recent election. The incident happened in the midst of political proceedings following Kosovo’s snap election in June.
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The egg-throwing occurred during a parliamentary session in Kosovo.
The session was held to establish the new parliament after a snap election.
The snap election took place in June.
The person targeted was acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
The person who threw eggs was an opposition lawmaker.
This event reflects tensions in Kosovo’s political environment.
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Israeli soldiers entered the Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya, where Lebanon's army had recently taken control under a U.S.-backed agreement with Israel. The Israeli forces built a dirt roadblock near the village center, which Lebanon says breaks the deal between the two countries.
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Israeli troops moved into Zawtar al-Gharbiya after midnight and built an earthen barrier near the town square.
The village was under Lebanese army control as part of a June agreement facilitated by the U.S.
Lebanon's army had been deployed there since July 21, with some local families returning after its arrival.
The Israeli presence before the deployment was limited to the village outskirts.
Lebanese officials confirmed this action violates the framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
The agreement aims for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and for Israel to gradually withdraw troops.
Hezbollah rejects the agreement and refuses to give up its weapons.
Despite a ceasefire since June, Israel continues occasional military strikes in southern Lebanon.
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Kevin Sussman returns to play Stuart Bloom, the comic book store owner, in a new show called "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe." This character first appeared on the TV show "The Big Bang Theory." The new show explores what happens next in Stuart’s story.
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Kevin Sussman plays Stuart Bloom, a comic book store owner.
Stuart Bloom was a character on "The Big Bang Theory" TV show.
Kevin Sussman will appear again as Stuart in "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe."
The new show focuses on Stuart’s adventures after "The Big Bang Theory."
CBS News covered the story and shared it on their app.
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A large and important collection of Jurassic fossils from the UK, collected by Chris Moore, has been sold to the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi. British museums could not afford the high price, leading experts to view this sale as a loss for the UK’s natural heritage.
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The collection includes 318 fossils such as ichthyosaurs, fish, and crustaceans, some possibly new species.
The fossils come from the Lower Lias rock formations near Lyme Regis and Charmouth on the UK’s Jurassic Coast.
UK museums like the Natural History Museum in London and Amgueddfa Cymru were offered the collection but did not buy it due to lack of funds.
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi purchased the collection and displayed it publicly starting in November 2025.
The Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO world heritage site known for fossils dating back 145 to 200 million years.
Private fossil collecting has a long history in the area, with famous collectors like Mary Anning.
Experts say the sale raises questions about who should fund the preservation of important natural heritage in the UK.
Some countries claim all fossils found on their soil belong to the state, but this is not the case in the UK.
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