A 47-year-old woman was arrested after stabbing four men in central London’s Covent Garden. The victims were taken to the hospital, two with injuries not considered life-threatening, and police believe the attack was related to mental health issues.
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Four men aged between 34 and 52 were stabbed on Endell Street, Covent Garden.
The stabbing happened around 12:30 pm local time.
Two men remain hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the other two have been discharged.
The 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and carrying an offensive weapon.
Police believe the incident was isolated and connected to mental health.
Emergency services, including London Air Ambulance, responded quickly.
A police cordon was set up and later removed after the scene was secured.
Witnesses reported the woman stabbing multiple people, including near the Shaftesbury Theatre.
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President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz might be reached as soon as Wednesday. Iran and Oman are working on an agreement to reopen this important waterway, which could help reduce global economic pressure and possibly move toward ending the ongoing war.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil and natural gas transport.
About one-fifth of the world's oil and natural gas used to pass through this strait.
Iranian threats and attacks on shipping have stopped traffic through the strait.
Closure of the strait has raised fuel and basic goods prices worldwide.
The United States and Israel started the war on February 28, aiming to change Iran’s government and end its nuclear program.
The war is now focused on control over the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump faces pressure to end the war before upcoming congressional elections.
Iran and Oman are making progress toward an agreement to reopen the waterway.
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Ukraine reported that Russian missile attacks killed at least 17 people. Ukrainian officials said their missile interceptors may have prevented more deaths by stopping some of the incoming missiles.
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Russia launched a series of missile attacks on Ukraine.
At least 17 people died because of these attacks.
Ukraine used missile interceptors to try to stop the missiles.
Ukrainian authorities believe the interceptors saved lives.
The attacks caused significant damage and concern in Ukraine.
CBS News reported on the situation with coverage from their correspondent.
The event is part of ongoing tensions and conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
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The Danube River in Europe is at its lowest water levels ever because of drought. This has uncovered old items like Nazi warships in Serbia and woolly mammoth bones in Bulgaria.
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The Danube River is experiencing record low water levels across Europe.
A drought is causing the river to dry up significantly.
Sunken Nazi warships have become visible in Serbia as the water recedes.
Bones of woolly mammoths have appeared in Bulgaria along the riverbanks.
The drying river reveals historical and prehistoric artifacts not usually seen.
The Danube is a major river that flows through several European countries.
The drought affecting the Danube is part of wider dry conditions in the region.
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A former neo-Nazi activist, Joshua Bonehill-Paine, has withdrawn from running as a Conservative candidate in local elections after his selection caused concern among Jewish groups. He will instead work as an advisor on a commission focused on preventing radicalization of young men, led by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
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Joshua Bonehill-Paine was once a neo-Nazi activist and was convicted for harassing a Jewish Member of Parliament (MP).
He was jailed in 2015 for posting antisemitic material online before a planned neo-Nazi rally.
In 2016, he was found guilty of racially aggravated harassment of Luciana Berger, a Jewish MP.
Bonehill-Paine had been chosen to run for a local council seat in Somerset for the Conservative Party.
After public criticism, he withdrew from the election and will advise Kemi Badenoch's culture and integration commission.
Kemi Badenoch supports involving people who have changed from extremist views to help fight antisemitism and extremism.
Jewish groups like the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council rejected meeting with Bonehill-Paine.
Luciana Berger said she does not believe Bonehill-Paine should have any public role due to his past racism and views on women.
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Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17. This trip marks his first visit to Latin America as pope and includes important stops linked to his past work in Peru and significant moments for the Catholic Church in the region.
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Pope Leo XIV's trip to Latin America runs from November 6 to 17, covering Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
He spent many years in Peru as a missionary and bishop before becoming pope.
The last papal visit to Argentina and Uruguay was nearly 40 years ago.
Visit cities include Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Chiclayo, and others.
Pope Leo became a Peruvian citizen and led the Diocese of Chiclayo until 2023.
This will be the first papal visit to Argentina since Pope John Paul II in 1987.
Latin America and the Caribbean have the largest Catholic populations worldwide.
The Catholic Church is facing declining influence in the region, with fewer people identifying as Catholic compared to previous decades.
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Puerto Rico is starting water rationing in San Juan and other cities due to a severe drought. More than 180,000 people will lose water for 48 hours at a time on a rotating schedule, with no clear end to the crisis.
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Water rationing will begin Friday, affecting over 180,000 Puerto Ricans for 48 hours at a time.
The drought is the worst in over a century, with July being the driest month ever recorded in San Juan.
About 25% of Puerto Rico is in severe drought, and 36% is in moderate drought.
Experts say dry weather will likely continue until at least September, with rainfall much lower than normal.
The island’s water system has suffered from years of poor maintenance and underinvestment.
Large water trucks will supply drinking water, prioritizing hospitals and homes for older people.
Some neighborhoods were already facing water shortages before the drought worsened.
San Juan’s mayor sued the Water and Sewer Authority due to ongoing water supply problems.
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Foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim-majority countries met in Amman to discuss rising tensions in Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories. They urged the international community to take stronger steps to stop Israeli actions they see as violations and to protect important religious sites.
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The meeting took place in Amman, the capital of Jordan.
Arab and Muslim-majority countries’ foreign ministers attended the gathering.
The focus was on tensions in Jerusalem and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Officials expressed concern about Israeli actions they consider violations.
They emphasized the need to protect religious sites in the area.
The ministers called for increased international involvement to address these issues.
The discussions reflect ongoing concerns about peace and stability in the region.
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Two brothers fishing off the coast of Massachusetts caught a tiger shark, a type of large shark. There have been more sightings of tiger sharks in the waters of the Northeastern United States recently.
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Tiger sharks were spotted near the New England coast.
Two brothers caught one while fishing off Massachusetts.
Tiger shark sightings have increased in Northeast U.S. waters lately.
Tiger sharks are known for being large, powerful sharks.
The increase in sightings may indicate changes in shark behavior or ocean conditions.
The article includes other unrelated news topics but focuses mainly on the tiger shark event.
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Lake Mead's water level has dropped to just inches above its all-time low due to ongoing drought, extreme heat, and reduced water flow from the Colorado River. This river is a key water source for up to 40 million people in seven U.S. states, and the low water levels are causing concern for communities, agriculture, and power generation.
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As of August 5, Lake Mead’s elevation was 1,040.74 feet, just 1.9 inches above the record low set in July 2022.
Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the U.S. and a central part of the Colorado River system.
The Colorado River provides water to 35-40 million people across Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
About 70% of the river’s water is used for farming, but many cities also rely on it for drinking water.
A historic drought, low snowpack, and record heat have reduced river storage to 36% of capacity.
States like Arizona, California, and Nevada plan to conserve 3.2 million acre-feet of water by 2028 to protect the river.
Evaporation causes Lake Mead to lose over six feet of water depth each year, worsened by hotter temperatures.
Federal officials stress the need for flexible water management to keep the river system reliable for people and industries.
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France will stop companies from calling people without their permission starting August 11. This new rule aims to protect people from unwanted sales calls and fraud. Companies that break the rule can be fined large amounts of money.
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Starting August 11, France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls without prior consent.
Before, people could register on a no-call list, but many calls still came through.
About 75% of people in France get at least one unwanted sales call every week.
Violators can be fined up to 75,000 euros per illegal call for individuals, and up to 375,000 euros per call for companies.
Exceptions include calls to customers who gave permission or have an active contract with the business.
People can report illegal calls on a government website.
Similar rules exist in Germany since 2009; other countries have opt-out lists like the U.S. Do Not Call registry.
The ban raises job concerns in Morocco, where many call centers serve French clients.
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Arab and Muslim foreign ministers have agreed to create a permanent system to record and share information about Israeli actions in East Jerusalem and its holy sites. They aim to raise global awareness and ask for international help to stop what they call Israeli violations at Islamic and Christian religious places.
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The agreement was made at a meeting in Jordan with Arab, Muslim, and some international representatives.
They plan a media platform to show and report Israeli actions against worshippers and holy sites.
The group condemns Israeli efforts to change Jerusalem’s cultural, religious, and legal status.
Israeli activities mentioned include building settlements, land confiscation, and restricting Palestinians in Jerusalem.
The statement says Israeli policies threaten the Islamic identity of Al-Aqsa Mosque by trying to change its status and operations.
Christian holy sites, like the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also face challenges like restricted access and interference.
The ministers want a joint meeting during the UN General Assembly to discuss Jerusalem’s situation.
They urge immediate international action to stop Israeli measures affecting both Muslim and Christian sacred places.
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The radio episode discusses recent events and questions related to British politics. It covers topics such as a prime minister possibly punching journalist John Simpson, comments from Andy Burnham's wife about his leadership, the role of football in diplomacy, and the upcoming Member of Parliament election for Crawley.
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The show is called "Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions" on Radio 5 Live.
It aired on August 5, 2026, and lasts 59 minutes.
The episode explores which prime minister punched John Simpson.
Andy Burnham’s wife made remarks about his bid for political leadership.
The program talks about how football is used by diplomats.
It discusses who might become the Member of Parliament (MP) for Crawley.
Listeners can send urgent political questions by email to Matt Chorley.
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Charli XCX talked with BBC Radio 1 about her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, admitting she had lied about not working on new music earlier. She explained that artists often keep their projects secret to build excitement and manage their album releases carefully.
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Charli XCX admitted to lying about not making new music, as she was nearly finished with her album Music, Fashion, Film.
The new album follows her successful Brat album, which became culturally significant and was used in Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign.
Charli XCX’s publicist explained that artists often reveal information slowly to keep fans interested over time.
Media trainer Maria Veronese said artists use training to avoid saying things they don’t want to, not necessarily to lie.
The album cover features photos of famous icons John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese.
Charli described the production of the album cover as difficult but special.
She wants the new album to sound different from Brat and sees them as opposites.
Charli shared that watching Love Island is her way of relaxing away from her busy music career.
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Hungary’s only nuclear power plant, Paks, is close to shutting down because the Danube River’s water level has dropped to a record low due to a long drought. The plant provides about half of Hungary’s electricity but currently operates at reduced capacity, causing the government to increase electricity imports and ask citizens to save energy.
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The Danube River, which flows through Eastern Europe, has reached record low water levels.
Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant relies on water from the Danube to cool its reactors.
Three of the four reactors at Paks are currently shut down; one runs at half power.
Paks provides about 50% of Hungary’s electricity under normal conditions.
A drought lasting over three months is causing water shortages in the Danube.
Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar has urged citizens to conserve electricity.
Hungary has nearly doubled electricity imports from neighboring countries to cover the shortfall.
The European continent is warming faster than the global average, contributing to drought and heatwaves.
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On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, there will be a total solar eclipse where the moon completely covers the sun. To watch this rare event safely, people need special glasses designed to protect their eyes.
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The eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be the most complete solar eclipse since 1989.
During this event, the moon fully blocks the sun.
Safe viewing requires special eclipse glasses to protect your eyes from damage.
Regular sunglasses are not safe for watching a solar eclipse.
The eclipse is a natural space event involving the sun and moon.
The article includes advice from experts on how to choose the right glasses.
This solar eclipse is a significant celestial event visible in some parts of the world.
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A 20-year-old woman with intellectual disabilities was allegedly raped by a police officer at a police station in Lahore, Pakistan. In response, authorities suspended all 78 officers and staff at that police station and arrested the accused officer while launching a criminal investigation.
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The alleged victim was taken to Ghaziabad police station by an assistant sub-inspector and raped there.
The woman disappeared briefly before returning home upset and reporting the assault.
All 78 police employees at the Ghaziabad police station were suspended for failing to prevent or report the incident.
The deputy inspector general said no officer questioned why the woman was brought to the station without any female police staff present.
The accused officer is under criminal investigation for rape.
The incident caused public outrage in Pakistan due to longstanding issues with police misconduct and sexual violence.
Rape conviction rates in Pakistan remain very low, partly due to poor investigations, delays, and social stigma.
Rights activists call for stronger police accountability and reforms to protect victims and improve justice.
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The New York Film Festival announced the main lineup for its 64th edition, featuring 32 films screened from September 25 to October 12. The festival will open with James Gray’s crime drama "Paper Tiger" and close with Ava DuVernay’s documentary "14th," which explores a contested constitutional amendment. The centerpiece gala will showcase Tony Gilroy’s world premiere film "Behemoth!" starring Pedro Pascal.
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The 64th New York Film Festival will run from September 25 to October 12.
The main slate includes 32 selected films by various directors.
James Gray’s "Paper Tiger," set in Queens, will open the festival.
Ava DuVernay’s documentary "14th" will close the festival. It focuses on a debated constitutional amendment related to birthright citizenship.
Tony Gilroy’s "Behemoth!" starring Pedro Pascal will be the centerpiece gala and will have its world premiere at the festival.
Other filmmakers featured include Pedro Almodovar, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Mike Leigh, and Pawel Pawlikowski.
Takashi Yamazaki’s "Godzilla Minus Zero" sequel will premiere at the festival on September 26.
The festival program reflects contemporary global issues through diverse creative films.
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A UK employment tribunal ruled that Professor David Miller was unfairly and unlawfully fired by the University of Bristol for his anti-Zionist views. The tribunal confirmed that holding anti-Zionist beliefs is legally protected in the UK and does not count as anti-Semitism under the law.
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Professor David Miller was dismissed by the University of Bristol in October 2021 due to his criticism of Zionism.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled his dismissal was unfair, unlawful, and discriminatory.
Anti-Zionism was confirmed as a legally protected philosophical belief in the UK.
The tribunal found Miller’s comments were lawful, not anti-Semitic, and did not incite violence.
Miller claimed that pressure from Zionist organizations influenced his firing.
The university expressed disappointment but said it still supports free speech within its rules.
Miller said his firing discouraged other academics from speaking openly about Zionism.
The ruling clarifies that opposing Zionism is not the same as prejudice against Jewish people.
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Israel resumed military strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming the militant group Hezbollah for breaking a ceasefire. These attacks happened while US-led peace talks in Rome aimed to stop months of fighting between Israel and Lebanon.
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Israel said Hezbollah violated the ceasefire, prompting airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
Lebanese officials reported at least one person killed and 11 wounded in separate strikes.
Israel issued an evacuation order for the town of Mansouri, near the Lebanese-Israeli border.
The ceasefire has been fragile since it took effect in June amid ongoing hostilities.
US-sponsored talks in Rome seek to achieve a peace deal, including Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
The negotiations aim to expand "pilot zones" where the Lebanese army replaces Israeli forces.
Fighting began in March after Hezbollah fired rockets in support of Iran, leading to Israeli military responses.
The southern part of Lebanon includes an Israeli "security zone" about 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory.
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