Israel has increased its military attacks in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 25 Palestinians in the past week and controlling about 60% of the area. The escalation happens amid a weak ceasefire agreement and the sidelining of a U.S.-backed Palestinian committee meant to manage Gaza’s reconstruction and governance.
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At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Gaza in the past week during increased Israeli attacks.
Since the ceasefire in October, over 800 Palestinians have died in Gaza.
Israel has expanded the area it controls within Gaza by about 37 km, now holding roughly 60% of the territory.
Israeli forces are targeting Palestinian police officers, claiming some planned attacks, but no proof was provided.
The ceasefire agreement required Israel to withdraw troops from Gaza by the end of the first phase, but this has not happened.
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), set up under President Trump’s initiative, is currently inactive and blocked from functioning by Israeli restrictions.
The "Board of Peace," chaired by President Trump and including U.S. officials, was designed to oversee Gaza’s future governance and reconstruction.
Israel’s military pause of the ceasefire is linked to Hamas’ refusal to disarm, according to U.S. analysts supporting Israel’s actions.
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A group of Italian chefs broke the world record for the longest tiramisu in London. The new tiramisu measured 440.6 meters, beating the old record of 273.5 meters from Milan.
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The event took place at Chelsea Town Hall in London.
100 Italian chefs worked together to make the tiramisu.
They used 50,000 ladyfinger biscuits and over 3,000 eggs.
The tiramisu was made and assembled live in front of judges.
The previous record was set in Milan at 273.5 meters (897 feet).
The new tiramisu measured 440.6 meters (1,445 feet).
The event honored the King and the Royal Family, with a golden crown on top.
The dessert had to be at least 8 cm high and 15 cm wide to qualify.
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Russian mercenaries hired by Mali’s military agreed to leave the northern city of Kidal after clashes with the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). The FLA claims control of Kidal following coordinated attacks by armed groups across Mali, including strikes that killed Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara.
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Russian mercenaries and the Malian army fought the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Kidal.
The FLA seeks an independent Tuareg state in northern Mali.
The FLA and allied groups launched coordinated attacks in several Malian cities, including the capital Bamako.
Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara reportedly died in a car bomb attack near Bamako.
Fighting also occurred in other cities like Kati, Gao, Sevare, and Mopti.
The FLA said it is escorting Russian mercenaries out of Kidal and claims it now controls the city.
Mali’s government has increased security and imposed curfews in some areas.
The United Nations and West African regional group Ecowas condemned the recent violence.
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A fire started early Sunday on the ship Nord Houston at Newport Docks. The fire, involving 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal, has been contained, but fire crews remain on site to prevent it from starting again.
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The fire began around 5:40 a.m. at Newport Docks.
The ship involved is named Nord Houston and was carrying 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal.
Fire crews from several local stations responded to the blaze.
The fire has been controlled, but crews will stay until Monday to watch for flare-ups.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Officials say there is no danger to the public.
Multiple agencies, including fire service, port authorities, environmental groups, police, and local council, are working together.
They are checking for any environmental damage caused by the fire.
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This article shows photos from different parts of the world taken over a weekend. The images include events like voting in Gaza, a shooting incident in Washington, and various cultural and conflict-related scenes in places such as London, Syria, South Africa, and Japan.
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People in Gaza voted in municipal elections, the first since a recent war.
A shooting happened at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington DC, involving President Donald Trump being escorted out.
A forensic investigation took place after a car explosion outside a police station in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
In Syria, Atef Najib, related to the former leader Bashar al-Assad, is on trial for alleged crimes during past government rule.
South Africa celebrated Pagan Freedom Day during a public holiday weekend marking the end of apartheid.
Wildfires burned near Otsuchi, Japan, forcing thousands to evacuate as firefighters battled the flames.
Israeli military activity continued near Lebanon’s southern border, where strikes caused casualties despite a ceasefire extension.
Ukraine’s soldiers rested on the frontline amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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A woman in her 30s was arrested and then released on police bail after a house fire in Wolverhampton where two young boys died. The fire happened on Mason Street, and emergency services rescued the children but two boys, aged one and three, died at the scene.
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The fire occurred at around 8:30 pm on a Friday on Mason Street in Wolverhampton.
Two boys, aged one and three, died in the house fire.
A woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the deaths.
The woman has been released on police bail.
Two other children and a woman were outside the house before emergency services arrived and did not need hospital treatment.
Police have set up a cordon around the area, likely to stay for some time.
Detective Chief Inspector Kylie Westlake described the incident as tragic and asked the public for help with the investigation.
Authorities request people not to speculate and to contact police if they have any information.
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US President Donald Trump was evacuated after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC. Meanwhile, other notable events included the death of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in an Israeli air strike, Pope Leo XIV’s visit to inmates in an Equatorial Guinea prison, and robots competing in a marathon race in Beijing.
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Shots were fired during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to President Trump’s evacuation.
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli air strike.
Pope Leo XIV visited prisoners at Bata Prison in Equatorial Guinea.
Members of Neturei Karta protested against Israel in Jerusalem as Israel marked its 78th Independence Day.
Residents in Nairobi experienced home demolitions amid government housing projects.
An anti-US and anti-Israel mural was seen in Tehran during a regional ceasefire.
Robots participated and outran humans in a half marathon in Beijing.
Demonstrations took place in Tokyo to protect Japan’s Article 9, which renounces war.
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Russian mercenary forces in Mali have made only small progress against jihadist groups while there are increasing reports of abuse linked to them. This raises doubts about how effective these Moscow-backed forces are in supporting Mali’s military government.
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Russian paramilitary forces are operating in Mali to fight jihadist groups.
These forces have achieved limited success in their military efforts.
Reports have surfaced of abuses and misconduct by these mercenaries.
The situation in Mali remains insecure despite their presence.
The forces are supported by Russia and help Mali’s military rulers.
Recent attacks and violence continue across Mali, including in the capital, Bamako.
The Malian Defense Minister was killed by rebels recently.
Ongoing conflict has caused instability and a humanitarian crisis in the region.
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The CBS News segment features carnivorous plants living in the Big Thicket National Preserve in East Texas. These plants capture and eat insects to get nutrients from them.
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The video focuses on carnivorous plants found in East Texas.
The location is the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Carnivorous plants eat insects to gain nutrients, which helps them survive.
The segment was produced by videographer Judith Lehmberg.
The content was made available through the CBS News App and website.
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A car exploded outside a police station near Belfast in Northern Ireland after being hijacked and used to deliver a gas cylinder bomb. Police suspect the New IRA group is responsible, and no one was hurt due to quick police action that evacuated nearby residents.
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The car was taken by force in west Belfast and loaded with a gas cylinder bomb.
A delivery driver was forced to drive the car to Dunmurry police station and leave it there.
Police evacuated homes nearby, including those with babies, before the bomb exploded.
The New IRA is suspected because the attack is similar to a failed bomb incident in Lurgan last month.
Police describe the bomb as reckless and dangerous, causing flames and debris when it went off.
The police say the threat from paramilitary groups with violent intent remains high in Northern Ireland.
Leaders from different political groups condemned the attack and emphasized community safety.
This is part of ongoing violence despite support for the peace agreement in Northern Ireland.
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The article shares stories about people who love trees and work to care for them. It features a writer who talks about tree lovers, a grower of tropical fruit trees in California, and a scientist aiming to bring back ancient peach trees of the Navajo people.
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Amy Stewart wrote a book called "The Tree Collectors" about people who are passionate about trees.
Some people design green urban spaces to include many trees.
Kao Saelee grows tropical fruit trees at his home in California.
Reagan Wytsalucy is a plant scientist working to restore peach trees that were important to her Navajo ancestors.
Planting trees is described as an act of hope for the future.
The article is based on a CBS News segment featuring interviews with these tree enthusiasts.
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Kacey Musgraves is a singer and songwriter from Texas who finds inspiration for her songs in everyday life and personal experiences. Her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," was written during a quiet time after a breakup and includes the song "Dry Spell." She has won several awards, including Grammys for her earlier work.
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Kacey Musgraves grew up in Golden, Texas, and started playing music publicly as a child.
Her sixth album is called "Middle of Nowhere," inspired by a sign she saw in Texas.
The song "Dry Spell" reflects a long period without dating or relationships.
Musgraves describes writing lyrics as a very exciting and addictive process.
She won a Grammy for best country song with "Space Cowboy" in 2019.
Musgraves' previous album, "Golden Hour," won album of the year at the Grammys.
Her grandfather’s record collection and the late songwriter John Prine were important influences.
Musgraves has performed at well-known Texas music venues, like Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth.
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Malian Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed by rebels during recent attacks in Mali. The army says it has controlled the situation, but armed groups continue to claim attacks in different parts of the country.
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Sadio Camara, the Defense Minister of Mali, was killed in rebel attacks.
The attacks took place across Mali, including the capital, Bamako, and northern regions.
The Malian army claims it has taken control after the attacks.
Several armed groups say they carried out these attacks.
The violence is a serious challenge for the Malian government.
The conflict in Mali is causing ongoing instability in the country.
Similar attacks and unrest have been reported in recent days.
The attacks have drawn attention to security and political problems in Mali.
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Kacey Musgraves, a Grammy-winning singer, discussed her new album called "Middle of Nowhere." The album was inspired by feelings of loneliness after a breakup, and she explained how it helped her find strength during uncertain times.
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Kacey Musgraves is a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter.
Her latest album is titled "Middle of Nowhere."
The album's theme focuses on loneliness after a breakup.
She described feeling empowered by exploring a “liminal space,” which means being in between two different phases in life.
The interview was conducted by CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason.
The full interview is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Kacey Musgraves, a Grammy-winning singer, returned to east Texas after a breakup to recover. She created her album "Middle of Nowhere" during this time and shared how being alone helped her express her feelings. She also mentioned the impact of her mentor, John Prine, on her music.
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Kacey Musgraves is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter.
She went back to east Texas to heal after a breakup.
Her album "Middle of Nowhere" was inspired by her experience of being alone.
The album reflects feelings of loneliness and personal growth.
John Prine, another singer-songwriter, was her mentor and influenced her work.
She discussed these topics during an interview with Anthony Mason on CBS News.
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President Donald Trump canceled a planned visit by his envoys to Pakistan, where talks between the US and Iran were supposed to take place. Both countries remain firm on their positions, with Iran demanding the US lift a blockade before negotiations can continue, while Pakistan tries to mediate between them.
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President Trump stopped the visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan.
The talks aimed at resolving the conflict between the US and Iran, involving issues like the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said the Iranian offer was insufficient and described confusion within Iran’s leadership.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not negotiate while the US blockade remains.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistani leaders and traveled to Oman and Russia seeking resolution.
Pakistan continues to try to mediate and remains hopeful for progress despite stalled talks.
The conflict involves the US, Iran, and Israel and has contributed to a global energy crisis and economic risks.
Indirect peace talks and ceasefire discussions are ongoing but fragile.
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The renewed effort to return to the moon has gained strong support because China is growing as a rival in space. This marks the third major push to explore the moon in recent times.
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China is becoming a powerful competitor in space exploration.
This competition has encouraged new moon missions.
The current moon mission effort is the third attempt in recent history.
There is widespread agreement on the importance of returning to the moon.
The situation reflects a broader space race between countries.
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A man was arrested for starting a fire at the Pink Punters LGBT+ nightclub near Milton Keynes, which was full of people at the time. The fire caused a large evacuation, and emergency services worked for hours to control the blaze.
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A 51-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
The fire happened early in the morning at the Pink Punters nightclub in Fenny Stratford.
Thousands of people watched from outside as the fire spread quickly.
Staff and security evacuated the club quickly and safely.
Firefighters used 12 fire engines to put out the fire and stayed to manage hotspots.
Police asked the public not to guess the motive for the fire.
The road near the scene remained closed for some time because of the fire.
Locals expressed sadness about the potential loss of the nightclub, which is an important social space.
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The Venus flytrap, a plant known for eating insects, grows naturally in the Carolinas. Its numbers are dropping because its natural homes are disappearing. Experts like botanist Julie Moore and Damon Waitt from the North Carolina Botanical Garden are working to protect and save this special plant.
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The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant, meaning it catches and eats insects.
It is native to the Carolinas in the United States.
Its population is shrinking due to loss of habitat.
Botanist Julie Moore has dedicated much of her life to helping save the Venus flytrap.
Damon Waitt is the director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
Charles Darwin once called the Venus flytrap the most interesting plant in the world.
Conservation efforts focus on protecting the plant’s natural environment.
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Several armed groups launched coordinated attacks on military sites in Mali starting Saturday, including in the capital Bamako and northern towns. Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara was reported killed during the assaults, which targeted multiple locations and created ongoing fighting.
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Attacks began early on Saturday, targeting military bases and locations in Bamako and northern Mali.
Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed during the attacks.
The attacks included explosions and heavy gunfire near military bases and residential areas.
The armed group JNIM, linked to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for some attacks.
Tuareg rebels also said they took part in the attacks.
Mali’s military said they killed "several hundred" attackers and are conducting sweep operations.
The current military leader, Assimi Goita, has not made a public statement since the attacks.
Regional and international organizations condemned the attacks, calling the situation very dangerous for Mali’s security.
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