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People in Islamabad held a rally to support protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The protests are related to ongoing violence connected to upcoming elections scheduled for August 2.
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A rally took place in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city.
The rally was to show support for protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
The protests are happening because of election-related violence.
The next round of elections in the region is set for August 2.
The unrest has involved deadly incidents linked to the elections.
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A 28-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, Devin Lark, experienced severe arm pain after a workout, which turned out to be rhabdomyolysis—a rare and serious muscle injury that can damage the kidneys. She was treated in the hospital with IV fluids and has since recovered fully.
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Devin Lark initially thought her arm pain was from a normal workout.
Her arm became increasingly painful and swollen over several days.
Medical staff first suspected a blood clot but ruled it out with a scan.
Tests revealed rhabdomyolysis, where muscle tissue breaks down and harms the kidneys.
Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), has called on its fighters to take control of the capital city, Khartoum. Meanwhile, fighting is increasing in another region, North Kordofan, and the humanitarian situation is getting worse.
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The RSF is a paramilitary group in Sudan.
Its leader is Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti.
The RSF released a video with Hemedti urging fighters to seize Khartoum.
Fighting is also spreading in North Kordofan, another part of Sudan.
The ongoing conflict is causing a growing humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Khartoum is the capital city of Sudan.
The situation in Sudan involves armed clashes between forces.
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George Clooney and his family had to leave their home in southeastern France because of a nearby wildfire. Clooney wrote a letter to the local mayor expressing concern for the safety of the community and promising to help rebuild if their village is damaged.
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George Clooney’s family evacuated their home due to a wildfire in southeastern France.
The home is near Brignoles, about 55 miles east of Marseille.
Clooney wrote a letter to Didier Bremond, the mayor of Brignoles.
In the letter, Clooney said they do not yet know if their home survived the fire.
He expressed hope that the mayor and local people are safe.
Clooney and his wife Amal promised to help restore the village if it is harmed.
The wildfire caused enough concern to force evacuations in the area.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to sell part of the World Cup’s revenue rights to private investors through a new company. Several soccer organizations, especially in Asia and Europe, oppose this plan due to concerns about its impact on their competitions and FIFA’s governance.
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FIFA wants to sell a stake in World Cup revenue to private investors via a new entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).
The plan involves $4.2 billion from private equity and aims to raise about $20 billion.
The investment vehicle supporting this plan is Thrive Eternal, created by Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
Asia Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa warned that FIFA’s actions threaten continental football competitions.
UEFA, Europe’s soccer body, is meeting online with its 55 members to discuss strategies against the plan.
FIFA gave its 211 member countries a September 19 deadline to accept a $20 million one-time investment offer linked to this project.
FIFA claims approving the plan would increase future funding from $36 million to $86 million for each member by 2038.
Infantino said the plan is optional and part of a democratic consultation process.
Infantino is up for re-election in March for a final term lasting until 2031 and may continue as commissioner of the new entity afterward.
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Greek police are investigating the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a 38-year-old Scottish woman whose body was found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens. Authorities are waiting for toxicology results to find out how she died and whether someone else was involved.
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Elisabeth-Jane Ross was found dead in a suitcase in the Kypseli district of Athens on July 18.
She likely died 5 to 7 days before being discovered.
Ross traveled to Greece from Cyprus about two weeks before her death.
Greek police are checking toxicology reports to determine the cause of death and possible foul play.
Police suspect someone used her phone after she died to send messages and mislead people.
Ross had family in Edinburgh and stayed with a friend in Athens before she disappeared.
The Scottish government and the UK Foreign Office are supporting her family and working with Greek authorities.
Police Scotland is also involved and providing help to her family.
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New military strikes have taken place between the United States and Iran as tensions in the Middle East increase. This development is part of a larger conflict that is expanding in the region.
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There were new attacks involving the U.S. and Iran.
These strikes signal that the conflict in the Middle East is growing.
The article mentions Dr. Fauci declining to answer questions under oath about COVID-19, but this is separate from the conflict news.
The information comes from CBS News' coverage titled "Eye Opener."
The exact details of the strikes, including locations and outcomes, were not specified in the brief article.
The widening war involves increased military actions between these two countries.
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An elderly Polish couple who have lived in the UK for nearly 80 years were stopped from boarding a Ryanair flight back to the UK because they lacked new post-Brexit travel documents. Despite their long history in the UK and their families’ war service, they were told they needed special paperwork under current rules to return.
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Maria Krupa (85) and Czeslaw Krupa (92) are Polish citizens who settled in the UK after World War II.
They traveled to Poland in May and were not allowed to return on a Ryanair flight because they had no proof of the right to live in the UK or the required Electronic Travel Authorisation.
The Krupas were originally welcomed as refugees after the war and have lived in Bury, Greater Manchester, for about 80 years.
Czeslaw served in a Polish army allied with the British during World War II against Nazi Germany.
Ryanair said they could face a large fine for carrying passengers without the new required documentation.
The couple’s situation is part of a wider issue affecting many elderly EU citizens and refugees who were previously allowed free movement but now need paperwork due to Brexit.
The charity Settled assists people with these problems and reports thousands of similar cases, mostly involving older people with British families.
Many affected individuals never applied for official status or passports because they did not expect their residence rights to change after so many years.
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The music group BTS announced they will not submit their latest album for the next Grammy Awards. This decision follows their break from music while members complete their mandatory military service in South Korea. The group’s choice may be related to changes in Grammy Award categories.
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BTS is a popular music group that took a break for military service.
They decided not to enter their new album for Grammy Award consideration.
South Korea requires all able-bodied men to serve in the military, which BTS members are doing.
The Grammy Awards recently added a new category.
BTS’s reason for not submitting their album may be linked to this new category change.
The group has been very successful and influential in the global music scene.
The boycott is notable because BTS has been recognized at the Grammys in previous years.
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Actor Jared Leto has been accused by four women of criminal sexual conduct when they were underage. Jared Leto denies all the allegations. These claims were presented in a new BBC documentary.
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Four women have accused Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct.
The alleged incidents happened when the women were minors.
Jared Leto denies the accusations.
The allegations are featured in a BBC documentary.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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Large wildfires in France and Spain have caused deaths, forced 330,000 people to leave their homes, and destroyed huge areas. The fires are worse than in previous years, driven by very wet weather followed by extreme heatwaves linked to climate change.
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The wildfires have already burned more land in France than in any previous year.
Spain has set a new record for the number of fires this year, with the burned area close to the severe 2022 level.
Heavy rains in winter and spring caused lots of plant growth, followed by severe heatwaves from May onward that dried out the vegetation.
The June 2026 heatwave was the hottest ever recorded in Europe and was made much worse by over 100 years of carbon pollution.
Dry plants and soil became like tinder, making fires spread fast and intensely.
Huge “fire clouds” called pyrocumulonimbus formed in France, creating dangerous storm-like conditions that can start more fires.
Firefighters say the speed and strength of these fires are unlike anything they have seen, forcing them to focus on evacuations and saving buildings.
Emergency shelters have been set up to help displaced people, with thousands evacuated due to official alerts.
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Thousands of migrants, mostly from Morocco, have crossed into Ceuta, a small Spanish territory, causing local authorities to ask Spain’s government to declare a national emergency and send the army for support. The situation has overwhelmed migrant reception centers and raised concerns about border security.
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Thousands of people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave.
Many migrants arrived by swimming or walking along the beach and roads.
The group included mostly young men but also families with women and children.
Ceuta’s regional government asked Madrid to declare a national emergency.
They requested more police and army forces to protect the border and public safety.
Migrant centers in Ceuta are overcrowded, with some people sleeping outside.
The situation is similar to a large border crossing event in May 2021.
The border between Spain and Morocco is experiencing increased migrant crossings.
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Glen Hansard, a well-known Dublin songwriter and musician, died in a motorbike crash in Dublin at age 56. He gained fame as the frontman of the band The Frames and for his roles in popular Irish films like The Commitments. Hansard won an Oscar for the song "Falling Slowly" and was admired by musicians worldwide.
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Glen Hansard died in a motorbike accident in Dublin.
He was 56 years old.
Hansard was the lead singer of the rock band The Frames.
He appeared in the 1991 film The Commitments as guitarist Outspan Foster.
Hansard won an Oscar for the song "Falling Slowly."
He grew up in Ballymun, a poor area in Dublin.
A Bob Dylan cassette inspired him to focus on music.
Hansard began playing music seriously after encouragement from his school headmaster.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that an object found in eastern Poland, where a crater and debris were discovered, seems to be a Russian missile. This came after reports of an explosion in the area overnight.
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An explosion was reported in eastern Poland during the night.
Authorities found a crater and debris in a field after the explosion.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated the object appears to be a Russian missile.
The incident raised concerns about safety and security in Polish territory.
The missile is linked to the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
No further details about casualties or damage have been provided so far.
The situation highlights tensions in the region related to military actions.
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French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the wildfire situation in the Gironde region is still difficult as fires continue burning. The large fire has stabilized but is not fully under control.
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Wildfires are ongoing in the Gironde region of France.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the situation as "quite complicated."
The recent crisis meeting in Paris discussed the wildfire situation.
The giant fire has stabilized but remains uncontained.
Tens of thousands of people had been evacuated due to the wildfires.
Some evacuees have been allowed to return home as conditions improve.
French authorities and firefighters continue working to control the fires.
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Fifteen elephants have died near Kenya’s Amboseli national park, likely from ingesting cyanide pesticide used on nearby tomato farms. The Kenya Wildlife Service is investigating the deaths, which raise concerns about risks to other animals and the local ecosystem.
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Fifteen elephants died between June 24 and July 24 near Amboseli national park in Kenya.
Tests found traces of cyanide, a toxic chemical used in farming and by poachers.
Elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before death.
Cyanide was found in the stomach of one elephant along with many tomatoes, linking poison to local farms.
The affected area includes the Kimana sanctuary and Kuku Group ranch.
Cyanide use could also harm livestock in the area, such as goats and cattle.
Community conservation efforts have helped protect Amboseli elephants, and poaching has been almost eliminated.
Local disputes exist over the management of the park, with a recent court suspension of a county government takeover.
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Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed during a court hearing and is now in intensive care, unable to respond or speak. He has been held in prison since late 2024 on treason charges and is receiving treatment at a government hospital in Kampala.
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Kizza Besigye is a detained Ugandan opposition leader charged with treason since November 2024.
He collapsed during a court hearing while protesting the lack of his chosen legal representation.
Besigye is currently unconscious and unresponsive in the intensive care unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital.
His wife, Winnie Byanyima, requests that he be moved to a private hospital for treatment by his personal doctor.
Authorities have not approved the transfer from the public hospital.
Besigye was arrested after being repatriated from Kenya, where he was held with his aide, Obeid Lutale.
Critics say the treason charges are politically motivated and part of President Museveni’s crackdown on opponents.
President Museveni and his son have publicly accused Besigye of plotting to overthrow the government.
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Russia carried out deadly attacks on Ukraine during the night. Poland said that Russia broke NATO airspace rules after a missile landed near its border with Ukraine.
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Russia launched strikes against Ukraine that caused deaths.
The attacks happened overnight.
Poland claims that Russia violated NATO airspace.
The alleged airspace breach occurred when a missile landed near the Poland-Ukraine border.
NATO is a military alliance of several countries including Poland, and controlling airspace is important for security.
The incident increased tensions between Russia and NATO countries.
CBS News reported on this situation through correspondent Aidan Stretch.
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A report from the CDC says that almost two-thirds of American children aged 2 to 19 consume caffeine daily. On average, these children take in about 19.4 milligrams of caffeine each day. Experts explain how this caffeine intake can affect children's health.
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Nearly 66% of American kids between 2 and 19 years old consume caffeine each day.
The average caffeine amount these kids consume is 19.4 milligrams daily.
Caffeine is found in many foods and drinks like soda, tea, and chocolate.
The CDC is the U.S. government agency that tracks health information.
Experts are studying how caffeine affects children’s health and development.
High caffeine intake can impact children's sleep and behavior.
The report highlights the need to monitor kids' caffeine consumption.
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Paul Biya, the 93-year-old president of Cameroon and the world’s oldest head of state, has been absent from the country for 53 days, causing rumors about his health and whether he is alive. Officials say he is healthy and working from abroad, but a ban on discussing his health and conflicting statements have increased public uncertainty.
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Paul Biya has been Cameroon’s president since 1982.
He left Cameroon on June 7 for a “brief private stay” in Switzerland with his wife.
He has not appeared publicly or addressed the nation for nearly two months.
Cameroonian law bans talking about Biya’s health, making discussion illegal.
Government officials say Biya is in good health and working remotely from Geneva.
Opposition leaders say his absence creates a leadership gap and worries about the country’s governance.
Biya was re-elected in an October 2024 election that was criticized by opposition parties for irregularities.
Cameroon faces economic challenges, including unemployment and inflation, affecting mostly young people.
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