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President Donald Trump announced that his so-called Board of Peace has reached an agreement to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. The deal aims to replace Hamas with a new Palestinian government and establish security arrangements involving an International Stabilisation Force after Israel withdraws.
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President Trump said the Board of Peace agreed to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
The goal is to have a new Palestinian government govern Gaza that works with the Board of Peace.
Israel would withdraw from Gaza and an International Stabilisation Force would take its place.
The new Palestinian government would have a police force cooperating with the stabilization efforts.
Hamas has not officially responded to President Trump’s statement.
Hamas leaders have been in Cairo discussing the ceasefire deal with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
The ceasefire deal was originally brokered by President Trump in October to stop fighting in Gaza.
Hamas announced in July that it dissolved the governing body that managed Gaza for nearly 20 years.
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Scientists say human-caused climate change has made extreme wildfire conditions in southwestern France twice as likely and in central Spain 20 times more likely. Hotter, drier weather caused by climate change has increased wildfire risk, forcing many people to evacuate and burning large areas of land.
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Climate change has warmed the planet by about 1.4°C since before the industrial era.
In today's climate, severe wildfires happen about once every 20 years in southwestern France and once every six years in central Spain.
Wet winters followed by dry springs and summers create more dry plants that catch fire easily.
Spain experienced its wettest January in 25 years, then the hottest summer on record.
France is facing its fourth heatwave in 2026 at the time of the wildfires.
Scientists recommend clearing dry vegetation before fire season to reduce wildfire risks.
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate.
Extreme weather conditions make firefighting efforts more difficult once fires start.
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Violence increased in the West Bank over the weekend, with reports that Israeli settlers burned two mosques after deadly clashes. The United Nations said attacks by Israeli settlers are rising, while Israel blamed Palestinians for the violence.
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Two mosques in the West Bank were reportedly burned by Israeli settlers.
These events followed deadly clashes between Palestinians and Israeli settlers.
The United Nations said attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank are increasing.
Palestinians want the West Bank to be part of their future independent state.
Israel accused Palestinians of carrying out the violent acts.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the West Bank region.
Reporters Karl Bostic and Nick Schifirn covered the story.
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Thousands of migrants tried to enter the Spanish city of Ceuta, leading Spain to send military forces to manage the situation. Meanwhile, in Ohio, a strong explosion caused severe damage to a home.
Key Facts
A large number of migrants attempted to cross into Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa.
Spain responded by deploying its military to control the border situation.
Ceuta is a city located on the African continent but is part of Spain.
The mass migration event created a significant security challenge for Spain.
In Ohio, a powerful explosion destroyed a residential home.
The cause of the explosion in Ohio was not detailed in the report.
Emergency services likely responded to both events.
These incidents occurred around July 30, according to the news program date.
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The United States and Iran are continuing indirect talks to address ongoing conflicts, even though recent attacks have increased tensions. There are concerns that the conflict is spreading to Egypt, making the situation more complex.
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The U.S. and Iran are holding indirect negotiations through Pakistani mediators.
These talks are happening despite recent attacks from both sides.
The conflict appears to be expanding to Egypt.
CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan reported on the situation.
Former U.S. national security adviser H. R. McMaster provided analysis on the issue.
The discussions aim to manage or reduce the conflict, which remains unsettled.
The expansion of the conflict to Egypt raises worries about wider regional instability.
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Scientists found that human-caused climate change made wildfires in Spain 20 times more likely and doubled the chances of extreme fires in France. Warmer and drier weather, caused by burning fossil fuels, has increased the number of high fire-risk days in Southern Europe over the past decades.
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Climate change caused by humans made fire conditions in Spain 20 times more likely and doubled them in France.
The chance of severe fire weather has tripled in Spain and increased by 40% in France over 26 years.
Southern Europe now experiences more than twice as many days with fire-prone weather than before.
These studies measured factors like temperature, dryness, humidity, and wind to assess fire risk.
Spain had the hottest summer on record and a wet January that helped plants grow, which later dried out and fueled fires.
Land abandonment in Spain left dry plants and trees unmanaged, increasing fire risk.
France's Bordeaux region has many pine trees that catch fire easily.
Researchers made these calculations quickly while fires were still burning, using accepted scientific methods but without full peer review yet.
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A commuter plane crashed on sea ice near Alaska in February 2025, killing all 10 people on board. Investigators found the airline had a history of flying overweight planes and that federal aviation oversight was not strong enough to prevent the crash.
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The crash happened off the coast of Alaska during a flight to Nome.
All 10 passengers and crew died in the accident.
The airline, Bering Air, had a record of flights that were overweight.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not provide enough oversight.
The plane was overloaded and faced icy conditions during the flight.
The pilot lost control partly because he was managing the plane’s ice protection system while getting ready to land.
The NTSB recommended more pilot training on controlling planes and better monitoring of flight data.
The FAA was criticized for not noticing Bering Air’s growing operations and safety issues.
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Flight attendants at WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, have threatened to strike over pay disagreements. The strike could start Sunday and disrupt travel during a busy long weekend in Canada if no deal is reached.
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WestJet flight attendants, represented by a union, gave a 72-hour strike notice on Thursday.
The strike could begin Sunday, ahead of the Monday, August 3 holiday creating a three-day weekend.
The main issue is pay for work done while flight attendants are still on the ground; the union says some work is unpaid.
WestJet pays ground duties using a “credit hour” system, not an hourly wage.
WestJet said it regrets the disruption and is still negotiating with the union.
Flights on WestJet Encore and partner airlines like Delta would not be affected by the strike.
A similar strike happened last summer at Air Canada over unpaid ground work and lasted three days.
WestJet operates about 600 flights daily carrying around 75,000 passengers.
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The article explains that herbalism is the original form of medicine, based on using plants for healing long before modern drugs existed. Many current medicines come from plants, but modern medicine isolates single compounds, while herbalism uses the whole plant to support the body. The author highlights how the modern healthcare system focuses on quick treatments and drugs, sometimes missing individualized care and nutrition.
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Herbalism is the original medicine, using whole plants for healing.
Many modern drugs are derived from or inspired by plant compounds.
Modern medicine isolates single active ingredients, losing the full complexity of plants.
In the early 20th century, pharmaceutical education expanded, while herbal practices faced legal restrictions.
Whole plants cannot be patented, unlike synthesized drugs, affecting their place in healthcare.
Herbalism focuses on individual patterns, lifestyle, nutrition, and stress.
Modern medical visits are often brief, limiting personalized care.
Nutrition plays a key role in health and is closely tied to herbal treatments.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck southwestern Japan’s Kumamoto area, killing at least 25 people and injuring 86. Thousands of residents are living in evacuation centers or vehicles due to damaged homes and ongoing aftershocks, while rescue efforts continue amid concerns about heat-related illness.
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The earthquake hit Kyushu, Japan’s southern main island, on Tuesday.
At least 25 deaths have been confirmed, with nine more under investigation as possibly related.
86 people were injured, five seriously.
Nearly 19,000 homes lost electricity and over 9,000 people stayed in around 400 shelters.
Many evacuees are living in cars or tents because they fear aftershocks or find shelters difficult.
Officials distributed bottled water and food while adding power sources to shelters for air conditioning.
The heat reached above 33°C (91°F), raising concerns about heatstroke among evacuees.
Medical staff are monitoring vulnerable people, especially the elderly and injured, for dehydration and heat illness.
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A TikTok user named Scott Margerison is under police investigation in Scotland after secretly filming people using Meta smart glasses. Some videos show him making offensive comments to strangers, including young women and ethnic minorities, which has caused concern and complaints.
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Scott Margerison used Meta smart glasses with tiny cameras to film people without their knowledge during a trip in Scotland.
He posted videos showing rude and offensive behavior, including swearing and making sexual comments.
One video included a conversation with a Sikh shopkeeper where he mentioned a far-right conspiracy theory about "breeding out the white race."
Police Scotland received complaints and are reviewing the footage for possible criminal activity.
CalMac ferry company suspended public visits to the ferry bridge after Margerison filmed there.
Some people filmed, like the shopkeeper, said they felt intimidated and upset by the hidden recordings.
Margerison often engages strangers in unusual conversations and posts these videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
His actions have raised concerns about privacy and the impact of secret filming on individuals.
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Stan Lee, the creator of famous superheroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four, was a well-known comic book writer. A 2016 CBS News report featured an interview where Lee discussed his life story, which was also published as a comic book.
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Stan Lee created many popular superheroes including Spider-Man and Iron Man.
He also created superhero teams like the Avengers and the Fantastic Four.
Stan Lee was born in 1922 and passed away in 2018.
The article references a CBS News report from January 17, 2016.
In the report, Lee shared details about his life and career.
His life story was published in comic book form.
The report is available on CBS News platforms.
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Thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, causing chaos and at least nine deaths. Spain is sending its military to help restore order, while both Spain and Morocco say they are working together to manage the situation.
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Thousands of migrants entered Ceuta, a small Spanish territory in North Africa, by crossing the border from Morocco.
At least nine people died during the chaotic border crossing, with some bodies seen in the water.
Spain is deploying its Armed Forces to assist the Civil Guard in managing security in Ceuta.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska plan to visit Ceuta.
The surge in migrants included many young men, as well as families with women and children.
Moroccan authorities have not officially commented but are reported to be cooperating with Spain to control crossings.
Spain and Morocco agreed to work together to return those who crossed illegally as soon as possible.
A recent Spanish Supreme Court decision said sea arrivals cannot be immediately pushed back without legal process, which may have influenced the situation.
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Millions of people in Myanmar have opposed the military takeover since 2021, but the military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, has regained control with help from China. Many who fought against the military now live as refugees in Mae Sot, Thailand, facing uncertainty and fear as their hopes for a democratic Myanmar fade.
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In 2021, Myanmar’s military, led by General Min Aung Hlaing, took control by ousting the elected government.
Large protests against the coup were crushed, leading some supporters to take up arms.
The military has regained much territory lost to armed resistance groups.
China has provided diplomatic and military support to the military leader, helping improve his international image.
A controlled election excluded major opposition groups, allowing Min Aung Hlaing to present himself as a civilian leader.
Many opponents of the military have fled to Mae Sot, a town on the border with Thailand.
Refugees in Mae Sot often have no legal status, live in fear of arrest or deportation, and rely on safe houses run by charities.
Some former fighters now want to support change through non-violent means due to exhaustion from conflict.
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Large wildfires continue in parts of Southern France and Spain, causing evacuations and emergency actions. A fire science professor explains that Europe is experiencing severe effects from climate change, which worsen wildfire risks.
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Tens of thousands of people are returning home in Southern France as firefighters gain control over wildfires.
Some areas in Spain are still affected by wildfires.
Spain ended its national emergency status for fires near Madrid.
Scott Stephens is a professor of fire science and forest policy at the University of California, Berkeley.
Stephens says Europe is facing strong impacts from climate change that increase wildfire frequency and intensity.
Firefighters are actively working to contain the ongoing fires.
Climate change leads to hotter and drier conditions, which make wildfires more likely.
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Haiti has started voter registration in the capital, Port-au-Prince, ahead of general elections planned for December 13, 2026. This is happening despite serious challenges from widespread gang violence, which controls much of the city and surrounding areas.
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Voter registration began on July 30, 2026, in Port-au-Prince and other regions.
Haiti has not held general elections in over ten years and has lacked a president since July 2021.
Gang violence controls about 70% of Port-au-Prince and main roads to key provinces.
Over 1.4 million people have been displaced by gang violence in Haiti.
More than half of Haiti’s voters live in areas heavily affected by gangs, raising doubts about their ability to register or vote.
The Haitian government plans to open more registration centers in safer areas like Pétion-Ville.
Over 5,900 people were killed in Haiti last year, with violence continuing into 2026.
Some Haitians doubt elections can happen safely without first improving security.
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A French teenager in Singapore was fined about $465 after he pled guilty to causing a public nuisance. He posted a video showing himself licking a straw and then putting it back in a juice vending machine, which led to the charge.
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The teenager is from France and is named Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien.
He posted a video online where he licked a straw from a juice vending machine.
After licking the straw, he put it back in the machine.
This action was considered a public nuisance in Singapore.
He was fined about $465 as a penalty.
He pleaded guilty to the charge in Singapore court.
The incident received attention because the video went viral online.
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Argentinian President Javier Milei has signed a decree allowing the government to deport foreigners who spread "hate" against Argentina or damage its national symbols. The decree comes after international criticism of Argentina following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, and experts have questioned the legality and clarity of the new rule.
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President Javier Milei signed an emergency decree targeting foreigners who express "hate" toward Argentina.
The decree allows deportation, visa revocation, or barring entry to those offending the nation or its symbols.
The decree was introduced after global criticism of Argentina's team and fans following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Argentina finished second in the World Cup, with allegations of racism and unsporting behavior involving players and fans.
FIFA announced investigations into player behavior and discriminatory chants related to Argentina’s team.
President Milei claims the criticism is a coordinated campaign against Argentina, involving political opponents abroad.
Brazil recalled its ambassador after Milei accused Brazil and others of hostility toward Argentina.
The decree excludes political or academic criticism protected by Argentina’s constitution but does not clearly define "hate."
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has stopped protecting the dunes sagebrush lizard as an endangered species after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the federal government. The 2024 endangered status was removed as part of a settlement, and the agency will re-examine the lizard’s situation in the next two years.
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The dunes sagebrush lizard is about 2.5 inches long and lives in Texas’s Permian Basin.
The lizard was declared endangered in 2024 due to threats from oil and gas development.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued, saying the endangered listing was not based on the best scientific data.
A settlement on July 21 ended the lizard’s endangered classification and requires a new review by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Paxton said Texas should not face restrictions while the review happens and mentioned habitat restoration efforts.
Conservation groups argue the removal of protections favors oil and gas interests over wildlife.
Similar actions were taken earlier in 2024 for the lesser prairie chicken in Texas and nearby states.
The Fish and Wildlife Service will work with local partners to protect the lizard’s habitat during the reassessment period.
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Scientists predict that the El Niño climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean will strengthen significantly in late 2026, possibly becoming one of the strongest events recorded. This weather pattern causes warmer ocean temperatures and alters global weather, often bringing wetter winters to the southern United States and warmer conditions to northern states.
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El Niño happens when ocean surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific rise above average.
A "super" El Niño is an unusually strong event with temperature increases above 2 degrees Celsius.
NOAA says El Niño conditions are already present and will likely get stronger through 2026.
There is an 81% chance of a very strong El Niño forming between October and December 2026.
This event can change weather patterns worldwide by moving storm paths and jet streams.
In the U.S., El Niño usually means more rainfall in the South and warmer winters in the North.
NOAA forecasts a 97% chance that El Niño will continue into early spring 2027.
Exact regional weather impacts for this winter are not yet confirmed and will be clearer in October.
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