Puerto Rico has started strict water rationing for over 180,000 homes and businesses because of a severe drought and old, damaged water pipes. Many people in San Juan and nearby towns have no running water for up to 48 hours at a time, with no clear end date for the rationing.
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More than 180,000 accounts in San Juan and six nearby towns must take turns going without water for at least 48 hours.
July was the driest month in over 120 years and the second hottest on record in San Juan.
About 36% of Puerto Rico is in severe drought; 32% is in moderate drought.
The drought worsens problems in Puerto Rico’s water system, which loses about 65% of its water due to leaks and old pipes.
Officials warn water outages could last up to 72 hours at a time.
Some residents have already faced water shutoffs on many days this year, with very low water pressure when available.
Low-income residents spend extra money on bottled water, and elderly people depend on others to get water.
Puerto Rico has had similar water rationing in 2015 and 2020.
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Three prisoners died and 23 were injured in riots at two prisons in Sri Lanka, with police using tear gas to control unrest at a third prison. Officials say the violence may involve drug gangs and could have been planned, and they are investigating.
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Three inmates were killed in riots at New Magazine Prison in Colombo and Kuruwita prison.
Twenty-three prisoners were injured and taken to hospitals.
Police and special forces controlled the riots and brought prisoners back to their cells.
Tear gas was used to manage protests at an open prison in Negombo.
Authorities believe the riots are linked to drug dealers and rival gangs.
Sri Lanka’s prisons hold over 39,000 inmates but have capacity for only 10,000.
Overcrowding is causing tension; many prisoners await trial for drug-related crimes.
The government plans to extend judges’ terms to reduce court case backlogs and lower prison numbers.
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed an agreement to defend each other. If one of these countries is attacked, the others will consider it an attack on all three and respond together.
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan made a mutual defense pact.
The pact means an attack on one country is treated as an attack on all three.
Saudi Arabia wants to strengthen its security after repeated attacks on its important facilities.
The attacks on Saudi infrastructure took place during the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
The agreement aims to improve security cooperation between the three countries.
This pact is part of Saudi Arabia’s effort to find new defense partners.
The announcement was reported on August 7, 2026.
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Concerts by singers who supported former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were cancelled in different Syrian towns after protests against them. People in cities like Homs and Yabroud tore down posters for these shows, and one singer publicly apologized.
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Concerts by pro-Assad singers Mohamad Iskandar and Hossam Jneed were cancelled in Syria during the summer of 2026.
Protesters in Homs and Yabroud tore down posters advertising their performances.
The Lion Palace hotel cancelled Iskandar’s concert on August 14 after local protests.
The Syrian Ministry of Culture also cancelled a concert by another pro-Assad singer, Shadi Jamil.
These singers had songs praising Bashar al-Assad, often seen as supporting his government during the civil war.
Mohamad Iskandar asked Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa for help, saying he is just an artist and not political.
Hossam Jneed issued a public apology amid the controversy.
The cancellations reflect community reaction to artists connected to the previous regime’s narrative.
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Afghanistan’s women’s football team, made up of 23 players living outside the country, traveled to New Zealand for training and two friendly games against the Cook Islands. They have been banned from playing football in Afghanistan but can now represent their country internationally after FIFA’s April 2026 ruling.
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The team consists of 23 Afghan women football players living abroad.
They traveled to New Zealand for training and unofficial matches.
They played two friendly games against the Cook Islands.
Women’s football is banned in Afghanistan, preventing them from playing at home.
FIFA decided in April 2026 that they could officially represent Afghanistan in future matches.
This was the first time the team had gathered since the FIFA decision.
The team uses football to promote women’s rights in Afghanistan.
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Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of her roommate Meredith Kercher’s murder in Italy, now performs a comedy show called "Cartwheel" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Meredith Kercher’s family criticizes the show as disrespectful and has started a petition to stop it, while Knox says her show treats the topic with care and uses humor to share her personal story.
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Amanda Knox was convicted of murder in Italy nearly 20 years ago but later found not guilty due to faulty DNA evidence.
Knox spent four years in an Italian prison before her acquittal.
She now works as a stand-up comedian and is performing a show called "Cartwheel" at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Meredith Kercher’s family feels the comedy show is insensitive and exploitative.
Stephanie Kercher, Meredith's sister, supports a petition to shut down Knox’s show.
Knox says her comedy addresses difficult subjects thoughtfully and is based on her personal experience.
Kercher’s family has asked UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene in the matter.
Knox believes Meredith Kercher would not find humor in the tragedy.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a mutual defence agreement that says if one country is attacked, the others will treat it as an attack on all three. The pact aims to strengthen their joint security but does not specify exact military actions in case of aggression.
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The defence pact was signed on August 7, 2026, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
It states that an armed attack on any one of the three countries is considered an attack on all.
The agreement does not specify what kind of military response the countries must take.
The pact is described as defensive and not aimed at any specific nation.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are Sunni Muslim US allies concerned about threats from Iran and Israel.
Turkey has NATO's second-largest military force.
Saudi Arabia is a major oil exporter and home to Islam's holiest sites.
Pakistan is the only nuclear-armed Muslim country but has said it will not share nuclear weapons with allies.
The pact follows previous agreements between these countries and fits into a broader effort to protect regional shipping and energy routes.
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Accounts linked to the Russian military spread far-right messages during the Ceuta migration crisis, reaching over 500,000 people in early August. These accounts shared disinformation about migrants crossing into Ceuta, promoting nationalist and conspiracy ideas in several languages. The social media activity influenced public opinion and migrant behavior during the crisis.
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Over 49,000 people tried to cross into Ceuta from Morocco on 1 August during a migration crisis.
Russia-linked social media accounts spread far-right and destabilizing messages about the crisis.
Far-right narratives framed the migrant arrivals as a coordinated "assault" and included Islamophobic and antisemitic conspiracies.
The disinformation reached more than 720,000 views within six hours on 1 August.
Migrants used social media to share information on crossing the border, mainly through small, anonymous accounts.
The Telegram channel Rybar, linked to Russian intelligence, was a source of propaganda amplified by other accounts connected to Kremlin networks.
The spread of disinformation in 2023 was faster and more organized than during a similar migrant crossing in 2021.
Experts suggest the disinformation effort is coordinated and call for investigations into how far-right groups spread these messages.
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Iran and Oman are holding talks about the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway. President Trump said the strait is currently "sort of open" while these negotiations continue.
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Iran and Oman are negotiating how to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global shipping.
President Trump stated the strait is presently "sort of open."
These discussions could affect the flow of goods through the region.
CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reported on the situation.
The talks focus on logistics and future arrangements in the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and beyond.
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A 14-year-old student in Thailand shot and killed seven people, including his grandparents and five teachers, at his home and school near Bangkok before killing himself. Twenty-three others were injured, some seriously, and investigations are ongoing.
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The shooter was a 14-year-old boy studying at Debsirin School in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok.
He first killed his grandparents at home, then went to the school and killed five teachers.
The attacker still had over 30 bullets when he took his own life.
Twenty-three people were injured, nine of whom are in critical condition.
Police say the shooting was well planned with clear steps and goals.
The motive is unclear, but stress about studies is mentioned as a possible reason.
Debsirin School is a prestigious secondary school with many notable former students.
Thailand has strict gun laws, but enforcement challenges exist, and many guns in civilian hands are illegal.
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The United States plans to provide $1 billion in security aid to Colombia as the new President Abelardo de la Espriella, who is supported by President Donald Trump, took office. De la Espriella intends to fight drug-related violence and join a US-led regional anti-cartel alliance called Shield of the Americas.
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The US State Department announced a $1 billion security aid package for Colombia.
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president on August 7, 2026.
De la Espriella is a right-wing leader who supports close ties with the US.
He plans to fight against "narco-terrorists" and end peace talks with guerrillas.
De la Espriella wants to host US troops in Colombia and target cocaine labs in the jungle.
The inauguration took place in Cali, not the usual capital city of Bogota.
Important guests included Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Todd Blanche, US acting attorney general.
De la Espriella won by a very small margin and faces a divided Congress without a majority.
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The article talks about how some songs quickly become popular as soon as they are released, but only one song can be called the "song of the summer." Radio host Lamar Dawson shares his choice for the best song of the summer.
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Some songs get famous right after they are released.
Only one song each summer is called the "song of the summer."
Lamar Dawson, a radio host on SiriusXM, picks the top song.
The article invites viewers to watch a related CBS News segment.
The content is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate asked a US judge to release the brothers from jail in Miami while they fight extradition to the UK. The Tate brothers face charges of rape, assault, and human trafficking in Britain, which seeks to try them on these allegations.
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Andrew Tate (39) and Tristan Tate (38) were arrested in Miami on July 18.
Britain has charged them with rape, assault, and facilitating sexual exploitation involving four alleged victims from 2010 to 2017.
Their lawyers say the brothers are well-known and would find it hard to flee unnoticed.
The lawyers requested bail with conditions like surrendering passports and location monitoring.
The US judge will hold a hearing on their possible release on August 13.
British authorities must submit the full extradition request by September 16.
The Tate brothers have dual US and British citizenship and deny the accusations.
Prosecutors argue the brothers pose a flight risk and danger to the community and want them kept in jail.
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Reports have emerged of rape and sexual abuse of young female recruits at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, UK. Several women described a culture of sexual violence, prompting the Defence Secretary to review the issues and the Army to encourage victims to report abuse.
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Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed at the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate.
The AFC trains the UK Army's recruits under age 19, including all 16-year-old recruits.
North Yorkshire Police reported 16 sexual offence complaints linked to the college in one year, including assault and voyeurism.
The Ministry of Defence recorded 176 complaints of inappropriate sexual behaviour at AFC from January 2018 to June 2025.
One woman described being raped by several fellow recruits while at the college.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he would closely examine what went wrong at AFC and look at culture change across the armed forces.
The Army said criminal and unacceptable behaviour has no place in its ranks and urged people to come forward.
Some politicians called for an independent inquiry to restore confidence in the college.
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The war in Ukraine may be entering a new phase after recent deadly attacks on factories and infrastructure. Moscow launched a large drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing 21 people, while Ukraine targeted oil refineries and factories in Russia.
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Moscow fired 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles at Kyiv in one night.
Most drones were shot down, but Ukraine’s air defenses could not stop the missiles.
21 people died in the strike on Kyiv.
President Zelensky asked for more ballistic missile interceptors to defend against attacks.
Ukraine used drones to attack oil refineries and factories in Moscow.
Last month, Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, suffered damage worth around £750 million from strikes.
The recent attacks could mark a new phase of increased aggression in the Ukraine war.
The information comes from BBC Newscast with reporters covering Russia and Ukraine.
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Amanda Knox, who was once convicted and then found not guilty of a murder case in Italy, performed in a comedy show. She has received criticism from some people after her comedy appearance.
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Amanda Knox was convicted of murder in Italy but later acquitted, meaning she was found not guilty.
She recently performed on stage as a comedian.
Her comedy performance has caused some people to criticize her.
The event and reaction were reported by CBS News.
Amanda Knox's past legal case remains well-known.
The backlash is related to her decision to pursue comedy publicly.
CBS correspondent Ramy Inocencio covered the story.
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Women’s safety groups are urging the cancellation of Thirty Seconds to Mars concerts in the UK after lead singer Jared Leto faced accusations of criminal sexual conduct involving teenage girls. Leto denies these claims, and the band is still scheduled to perform in London and Manchester next April.
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Jared Leto has been accused by four women of sexual assault and grooming from the 2000s and 2010s.
The alleged victims were teenagers at the time; Leto was in his 30s and 40s.
Leto denies all accusations.
The band Thirty Seconds to Mars plans concerts at The O2 in London and Co-Op Live in Manchester in April.
Women’s safety groups, including Women’s Aid and the End Violence Against Women Coalition, want the concerts cancelled to protect victims and survivors.
These groups say holding concerts could harm women’s safety and send a wrong message about accepting such behavior.
Former crew members stated they felt uncomfortable with how Leto interacted with teenage girls during tours.
One accuser said she pretended to be younger to protect herself when meeting Leto, who allegedly dismissed concerns about age.
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A 14-year-old student in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, killed seven people, including five school staff and two relatives, in a shooting on August 7, 2026. Thailand has relatively high gun ownership, but mass shootings remain rare, with several notable cases recorded since 2020.
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Seven people were killed by a 14-year-old student in Nonthaburi, a suburb of Bangkok, on August 7, 2026.
The victims included five school staff members and two grandparents of the shooter.
Thailand has high gun ownership compared to other Asian countries.
Mass shootings are uncommon but have occurred, such as a 2022 attack where a former police sergeant killed 37 people, many toddlers.
Other recent shootings include a 2026 school shooting in Hat Yai with one death and two injured.
In 2025, a gunman killed five people at a Bangkok market before killing himself.
In 2023, a 14-year-old opened fire in a Bangkok mall, killing two people; the gun was modified to fire live bullets.
Major past attacks include a 2020 soldier’s rampage killing 29 people and a gold shop robbery shooting in 2020 killing three people.
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At least two civilians were killed and 14 injured in a Houthi attack on the city of Marib in Yemen, according to Yemen’s government. The government condemned the attack, calling it a violation of international law, and health authorities have been put on alert. Fighting has increased recently, with attacks also hitting Saudi Arabia amid rising regional tensions.
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Two civilians died and 14 were injured in a Houthi strike on Marib, government-held city in Yemen.
Yemen’s health minister called the Houthis a “terrorist militia” and said casualty numbers may rise.
Health facilities in Marib have been ordered to increase alertness and preparedness.
The attack targeted residential areas and camps for displaced families, violating international humanitarian law.
Marib hosts the largest number of displaced families in Yemen, according to the UN refugee agency.
The Yemeni Defence Ministry said it shot down several Houthi drones over Marib recently.
Fighting has been ongoing since July, with casualties on both sides in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia, supported by a coalition, reported injuries from Houthi attacks and has signed a defense pact with Turkiye and Pakistan amid regional tensions.
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