A Palestinian gunman shot and killed an Israeli man near a settlement in the West Bank. Later, Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian driver whom they said tried to run them over. The incidents happened on the day before the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.
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A Palestinian suspect shot an Israeli near the Neve Tzuf settlement in the West Bank.
The Israeli victim died from gunshot wounds at the hospital.
The gunman was arrested at a hospital in Ramallah a few hours after the shooting.
Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian driver who allegedly tried to ram them near the Ganim settlement.
No Israeli soldiers were harmed in the ramming incident.
It is unknown if the two attacks were linked.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered more security measures and arrests in response.
The Palestinian group Hamas praised the shooting but did not say they carried it out.
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A police investigation into the deaths of three sisters found no evidence that anyone else was involved. The women, aged 31 to 36, drowned in the sea near Brighton, and police confirmed their deaths were not caused by criminal actions.
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Three sisters, Jane Adetoro (36), Christina Walters (32), and Rebecca Walters (31), died by drowning in the sea near Brighton on 13 May.
Police found no signs of crime or that other people were involved in their deaths.
The sisters were dropped off by a taxi at Madeira Drive around 10:20 PM on 12 May.
There was no evidence they visited nightclubs or businesses before their deaths.
An inquest is open and will continue in early October to establish the full facts of their deaths.
Their father identified their bodies and described losing all three daughters as a huge personal tragedy.
The sisters lived together in Greenford, London.
Sussex Police have closed their investigation but may reopen it if new information comes forward.
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Ed Sheeran addressed the situation in Gaza during a concert in Philadelphia, calling the attacks on Israel "horrific" and the situation in Gaza "catastrophic and unjustifiable." His tour faced controversy after opener Macklemore was dropped for expressing pro-Palestinian views, leading several supporting acts to quit in support of Macklemore.
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Ed Sheeran spoke about Gaza and Israel during his Philadelphia concert, focusing on unity and humanity rather than politics.
Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s tour after saying "Free Palestine" at a previous show.
The decision to drop Macklemore involved New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, whose company owns one of the scheduled venues.
Several artists supporting Sheeran’s tour, including Irish band Beoga, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and Finneas, later withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore.
Macklemore pledged $1 million to Palestinian relief, asking Kraft to match the donation; Kraft and Sheeran reportedly agreed to donate $2 million each.
Some fans protested outside the concert, expressing disappointment with Sheeran's approach to the issue.
Sheeran emphasized that the tour promoter was responsible for dropping Macklemore and said he did not want to mix his music with political activism.
Sheeran’s tour is one of the highest earning, making him one of the top concert earners of the millennium so far.
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Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, spoke to the BBC defending his new book, which criticizes King Charles, especially about the funeral of Diana. He shared his personal memories of the day Diana died, including a phone call from Charles that Spencer felt was oddly light in tone.
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Earl Spencer wrote a book about his sister Princess Diana that criticizes King Charles.
One claim is that Charles said, "We'll forget her soon enough," about Diana during a disagreement over funeral procession plans.
Buckingham Palace responded by saying grief can affect how people remember events.
Spencer was in South Africa when Diana died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997.
He first heard Diana had a "not too serious" crash, but later was told she had died.
Spencer described a tone in Charles' voice after Diana’s death as "giddy," which seemed out of place.
Spencer believes Charles’ reaction could be linked to Charles wanting to marry Camilla.
Spencer said he disagreed with plans for Princes William and Harry to walk behind Diana's coffin, which led to a heated phone call with Charles.
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Victoria Starmer, wife of Keir Starmer, appeared as a model at London Fashion Week for the Edeline Lee show. This was one of her first public appearances since her husband stepped down as prime minister.
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Victoria Starmer modeled a turquoise knitted dress at the Edeline Lee show during London Fashion Week.
The show took place in a north London school sports hall with an unusual setup including dancers and a drone recording.
The fashion collection was inspired by the Greek myth of Sisyphus, symbolizing ongoing effort and repetition.
Edeline Lee is a London-based designer favored by the Princess of Wales and celebrities like Taylor Swift.
Victoria Starmer has previously supported British fashion brands and kept a low public profile during Keir Starmer’s time as prime minister.
In 2024, Lady Starmer attended the same designer’s show seated in the front row.
There was a previous controversy about designer clothes gifted to Lady Starmer, linked to Keir Starmer’s investigation for not declaring donations.
The earlier clothing gifts were connected to Lord Alli, a major donor to Keir Starmer.
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Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, said he felt Prince Charles sounded oddly light or "giddy" when he called to talk about how he told Princes William and Harry about Diana’s death. Buckingham Palace responded by saying grief can affect how people remember events, even many years later.
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Earl Spencer received a phone call from Prince Charles after Diana’s death.
Charles told Spencer how he informed Diana’s sons, Princes William and Harry, about her passing.
Spencer noticed a “giddy” or light tone in Charles’s voice during the call.
Spencer felt this tone was strange compared to other calls he had that day.
Spencer’s comments come from his new book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
Buckingham Palace released a statement suggesting grief can change how people remember things.
The full interview with Earl Spencer will air on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.
The topic relates to Princess Diana and the UK Royal Family.
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Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, said in a BBC interview that he misses his sister every day and will never get over losing her. He is about to publish a book called Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, which he says is his final tribute and critical view of the Royal Family.
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Earl Spencer is the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales.
He spoke to BBC about missing his sister every day.
His new book is titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
The book is expected to be critical of the Royal Family.
He calls the book his "swan song" or final message about Diana.
The interview is called Princess Diana: My Sister’s Story.
It will be available on BBC iPlayer and shown on BBC One on Sunday at 18:30 BST.
Earl Spencer wants the book to be a celebration and final word about Diana.
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The BBC aired a program called "Princess Diana: My Sister’s Story," featuring an interview with Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother. The show discusses new information from his recent book about Princess Diana.
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The program is a UK exclusive on the BBC.
Laura Kuenssberg interviews Earl Spencer.
The interview focuses on new revelations in Earl Spencer’s book.
The book is about his sister, Diana, Princess of Wales.
The program contains flashing images and lasts about 29 minutes.
It was first shown at 6:30 pm on September 20, 2026.
The program will be available for 11 months on iPlayer.
The show includes audio description and sign language options.
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Two German states, Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, are holding important elections. The far-right AfD party is expected to gain more votes, challenging Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to stay in power.
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Elections are taking place in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
The far-right AfD party recently won a historic vote in Saxony-Anhalt.
AfD aims to increase its influence in these two states but is unlikely to gain power in Berlin.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a major test of his leadership in these elections.
The results may affect Merz’s future as Germany’s leader.
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Russia’s ruling United Russia party, led by President Vladimir Putin, is set to keep its strong majority in the parliamentary election held during ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The vote happened amid Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian cities and cyberattacks, with no anti-war parties allowed to compete.
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United Russia won about 57.5% of the vote, securing a two-thirds majority in Russia’s State Duma (lower house of parliament).
The election was the first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Anti-war party Yabloko was removed from the ballot by Russia’s Supreme Court before the vote.
Voting took place in Ukrainian territories that Russia occupies and annexed.
Ukrainian forces launched over 1,600 drones, including 450 aimed at Moscow, causing damage and killing two people.
Russian officials promised to increase strikes on Kyiv in response to Ukrainian attacks.
President Zelensky of Ukraine praised the drone attacks on Moscow, while President Trump urged Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries.
Officials evacuated 400 people due to a fire caused by a drone crashing into a residential building.
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Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones in an attack on Moscow, marking the largest drone strike on the Russian capital so far. This happened during Russia’s three-day vote for its Duma (parliament), which included areas in Ukraine occupied by Russia.
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Ukraine used more than 1,000 drones to attack Moscow.
This is described as the biggest drone attack on the city to date.
The attack occurred while Russia was holding a three-day election for its Duma.
For the first time, the election included votes from regions of Ukraine occupied by Russia.
The drone strikes targeted various sites, including Moscow and a refinery.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing and has affected the regional political situation.
The article mentions political leaders Volodymyr Zelensky (Ukraine) and Vladimir Putin (Russia).
The event is part of the wider conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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A rescue dog named Tsunami was honored with a bronze statue in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Tsunami helped find at least 26 survivors after deadly earthquakes in June that caused many deaths.
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Tsunami is a Border Collie rescue dog.
The dog helped in search-and-rescue missions after the June earthquakes.
The earthquakes killed more than 6,500 people.
Tsunami helped locate at least 26 survivors.
A bronze statue was made to honor Tsunami in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
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Hundreds of people in Tunisia protested in the capital, Tunis, asking to free four activists. These activists have been held since March without trial for suspected financial wrongdoing related to a 2025 mission that sent aid to Gaza.
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The protest took place in Tunis, Tunisia.
About hundreds of people joined the protest.
They are calling for the release of four activists.
The activists belong to the Global Sumud Flotilla group.
The activists have been detained since March.
They are accused of financial misconduct.
The issue relates to a 2025 flotilla that aimed to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The activists have not yet faced trial.
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An Israeli settler was killed by gunfire in the West Bank, and Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian man who tried to hit troops with his car. Violence in the West Bank is increasing quickly, with Israeli military officials saying the situation is out of control.
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An Israeli settler died after being shot in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian man who attempted to ram his vehicle into them.
The incidents took place in different areas of the West Bank.
The violence in the West Bank has been rising at a fast pace.
Israeli military authorities have warned the government that the situation is worsening.
The West Bank is a disputed territory with ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
The news highlights continuing tensions and instability in the region.
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Canyonlands National Park in Utah features stunning red rock landscapes. A videographer named Brad Markel captured footage of this natural area for CBS News.
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The video shows the red rock scenery at Canyonlands National Park.
Canyonlands National Park is located in Utah.
The footage was taken by Brad Markel, a videographer.
The video was shared by CBS News.
The content is part of a nature segment aired on a Sunday morning.
The park is known for its unique and beautiful natural rock formations.
The clip is available through the CBS News app and website.
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This CBS News segment looks back on the life and work of Peter Max, an artist known for his colorful, psychedelic pop art in the 1960s. It also remembers Bob Mackie, a costume designer famous for creating outfits for celebrities like Cher, Carol Burnett, and Diana Ross.
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Peter Max is an artist whose bright, colorful pop art became well-known during the 1960s.
His art style is often called psychedelic, which means it uses bold colors and patterns that feel vibrant or dreamlike.
Bob Mackie was a costume designer who made famous clothes for stars like Cher, Carol Burnett, and Diana Ross.
The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" featured a look back at both Peter Max and Bob Mackie's lives and careers.
Both men had a big impact on American culture through art and fashion.
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Charles Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, has written a new book called "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," sharing his personal views on Diana’s life and death. The book includes Spencer's claim that King Charles said they would soon forget Diana after her death, which caused controversy and a response from the royal palace.
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Charles Spencer is Diana, Princess of Wales’s brother and the 9th Earl Spencer.
Spencer’s new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," will be published by Penguin Press.
In the book, Spencer says King Charles told him, "We'll forget her soon enough," referring to Diana after her death.
The palace responded by saying Spencer’s memories may be influenced by grief and could affect his judgment.
Diana was chosen as a royal bride at 19, married Prince Charles, but their marriage ended in divorce.
Spencer claims Diana faced jealousy and opposition from parts of the British establishment during her life.
Diana was very popular with the public, but her relationship with Prince Charles had serious difficulties.
The book was motivated by requests for Spencer’s personal side of Diana’s story ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death.
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Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer and brother of Princess Diana, gave his first interview about his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." He talked about why he wrote the story of Diana’s life, the relationship between Diana and the royal family, and Prince Charles’ response to her death in 1997.
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Charles Spencer is Princess Diana’s brother and the 9th Earl Spencer.
He released a new book titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
This interview is his first about the book.
The interview took place at the family estate, Althorp.
He discusses the life of Princess Diana and her relationship with the royal family.
He talks about how Prince Charles reacted when Diana died in 1997.
The interview was shared by CBS News.
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Charles Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, gave an interview about his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." He shared his views on how Prince Harry was affected by Diana’s death and suggested that Harry’s experience might have been better with more support at the time.
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Charles Spencer wrote a book called "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
The book aims to tell the true story of Princess Diana’s life.
Spencer spoke about Prince Harry’s grief after Diana’s death.
He believes Prince Harry could have had a better experience with more understanding support.
The interview was conducted by CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips.
This is Spencer’s first public interview about his new book.
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An incident involving rapper Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after speaking about Palestine sparked a strong reaction. Several artists left the tour in protest, ticket sales dropped, and more donations were made to Palestinian aid groups. This event highlights how public opinion and control over the narrative about Israel and Palestine are changing.
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Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after speaking about Palestine on stage.
Other artists on the tour, like Finneas and Lukas Graham, quit in protest of Macklemore’s removal.
Ticket prices for Sheeran’s concerts fell by up to 50% after the controversy.
Macklemore pledged the $1 million he earned from the tour to six Palestinian support organizations.
Ed Sheeran reportedly pledged $2 million for humanitarian relief in the region.
Media and personal videos from Gaza are bypassing traditional sources, allowing people worldwide to see the situation directly.
A recent United Nations inquiry accused Israel of genocide in Gaza; the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes.
Surveys show a majority of people in many countries, including the US and Europe, now have an unfavorable view of Israel, especially among younger people.
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