The article discusses a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, arranged with the help of President Trump. It explores whether this ceasefire can lead to lasting peace.
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire.
The United States, led by President Donald Trump, played a role in brokering the ceasefire.
Gershon Baskin, known for his work in hostage negotiations, is discussed in the article.
The focus is on whether the ceasefire will bring long-term peace between Israel and Hamas.
The conversation features insights from NPR's Leila Fadel and other experts.
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Two lifelong friends, Grant Brenner and Ari Gildengers, reflect on the memories of their mothers, whom they lost at different stages of life. They met in elementary school in the 1970s and continue to share their personal stories.
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Grant Brenner and Ari Gildengers are lifelong friends.
They met in elementary school in the 1970s.
The story focuses on their memories of their mothers.
Both lost their mothers at different times in their lives.
They share personal stories of their mothers' impact on their lives.
This story was featured on NPR's Morning Edition program.
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A U.S. unmanned aircraft, specifically a Navy MQ-4C drone, was seen flying near China, raising tensions in the region. The drone took off from Japan's Okinawa Island and conducted surveillance over parts of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea near China. This comes amid ongoing U.S. military activity in the Western Pacific as a response to China's growing military power.
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A U.S. Navy MQ-4C drone conducted surveillance near China's coastline.
The drone flew from Japan's Okinawa Island over the Yellow Sea and East China Sea.
U.S. military presence in the region is part of a strategy to counter China's military strength.
About 60,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Japan, supporting regional defense efforts.
China has protested U.S. reconnaissance activities, citing sovereignty concerns.
The MQ-4C drone can fly for over 24 hours at altitudes above 50,000 feet.
This surveillance activity follows an incident involving Canadian and Chinese military aircraft.
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A woman found dead on a Dutch beach in 2004 has been identified as Eva Maria Pommer, a German citizen. She was identified through an international police operation called Operation Identify Me, which began in 2023 to name unidentified women found dead in Europe. The cause of her death is still unknown, and investigations continue.
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Eva Maria Pommer's body was found in 2004 on a beach in the Netherlands.
She was identified through Operation Identify Me, a campaign by police forces to name unidentified deceased women.
The campaign involves Interpol, an international policing agency, and relies on public appeals and shared police records.
Eva Maria Pommer was known as "the woman with the German keys" due to a key linking her to Bottrop, Germany.
A public appeal on German TV led to a crucial tip that helped confirm her identity through DNA testing.
The campaign has identified other women in Europe, and police are working on identifying 43 more women.
The cause of Eva Maria Pommer's death remains unexplained.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. He has been involved in negotiating a peace deal between Israel and Hamas but has not yet achieved a peace agreement in Ukraine. The Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced on October 10, 2025.
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President Trump is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025.
Trump was involved in a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has not been resolved.
Many states and officials have nominated Trump for the prize.
Nominations for the prize ended on January 31, 2025.
A Nobel committee meeting added more names in February.
The prize winner will be announced in Oslo, Norway, at 11 a.m. local time on October 10th.
This will be at 5 a.m. Eastern Time in the U.S.
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Actress Keira Knightley talked about her experience filming "The Woman in Cabin 10," a tense thriller on a superyacht, available on Netflix. She described the challenges of shooting on the luxury yacht and the themes of the movie, such as women's voices not being believed. Knightley also reflected on her past work, particularly her role in "Bend It Like Beckham."
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"The Woman in Cabin 10" is a new Netflix film starring Keira Knightley.
Knightley plays a character named Laura Blacklock, a journalist on a superyacht.
The story involves a mystery with billionaires and a secret that the main character uncovers.
The movie explores themes like women not being believed.
Knightley enjoyed working on the film because of the friendly cast and crew.
Filming took place on a yacht in the English Channel, presenting challenges due to weather and tight space.
Knightley mentioned that the crew couldn't touch the yacht's expensive furnishings during filming.
She reminisced about her role in "Bend It Like Beckham," highlighting its cultural impact on women's soccer.
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A dog owner, Nikki, shared photos on social media of her dog who was shaved before surgery. The dog's shaved legs made it look like he was wearing stylish boots, which amused many people online.
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A dog owner named Nikki posted photos of her dog's shaved legs on the social media site Threads.
The dog's shave created an appearance similar to wearing UGG boots.
The post received more than 4,400 likes and various humorous comments from users.
Animals are typically shaved before surgery for cleanliness and to help give medicine through an IV.
Other dog owners also shared photos of their pets with unexpected haircuts on social media.
Newsweek reached out to Nikki for comments on the story.
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Belgian police arrested three people for allegedly planning a terrorist attack using drones equipped with explosives targeting Prime Minister Bart De Wever and other politicians. Authorities found explosive materials and equipment believed to be for constructing these drones. One suspect was released, and two are set to appear before a judge.
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Belgian authorities arrested three people linked to a plot to attack Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
The arrests were for attempted terrorist murder and being part of a terrorist group.
The suspects planned to use drones with explosives to target politicians.
Explosive materials and a 3D printer were found near De Wever's home.
The suspects were born in 2001, 2002, and 2007.
One suspect was released; two will appear before a judge.
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister publicly supported De Wever following the news.
De Wever has been targeted by threats previously, with a recent plot discovered earlier this year.
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A mysterious drone flew over a NATO airbase in Geilenkirchen, Germany, where NATO planes are housed. Security measures were increased after the drone was detected, but the drone and its operator remain unidentified.
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An unidentified drone was spotted flying over Geilenkirchen airbase in Germany.
The incident occurred after 7 p.m. local time and the drone flew over the runway for about one minute.
Security at the airbase was tightened following the detection.
Authorities conducted a search but found no trace of the drone or its operator.
Recent weeks have seen other unidentified drone sightings across Germany and NATO countries.
Earlier this month, 15 unidentified drones were seen over a military base in Belgium before entering Germany.
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Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on southern Gaza early Friday morning, despite a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel that was supposed to take effect. The attacks occurred around 5:45 a.m. local time in Khan Younis, with reports of artillery shelling and gunfire also heard in Gaza City. The Israeli government had agreed to ceasefire terms, but it is unclear if the military received orders to stop fighting.
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Israeli airstrikes hit southern Gaza after a ceasefire was supposed to begin.
Strikes were reported in Khan Younis at approximately 5:45 a.m. local time.
Artillery shelling and gunfire were also reported in Gaza City neighborhoods.
A Reuters video captured an explosion and smoke over Gaza at 5:55 a.m.
The ceasefire was intended to end a two-year conflict between Hamas and Israel.
It is unknown if Israeli Prime Minister’s office ordered the military to cease operations.
News agencies like CNN and BBC reported on these events.
Newsweek attempted to confirm the reports but could not independently verify them.
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A Russian aide to President Putin said Moscow would support President Trump getting the Nobel Peace Prize. However, the aide criticized a suggestion by Ukraine's President Zelensky to link the peace prize with the delivery of U.S. missiles to Ukraine. Zelensky suggested that Ukraine could support Trump for the prize if he provides weapons.
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Russia expressed support for President Trump winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov advised President Putin on foreign policy.
Ukrainian President Zelensky linked Trump's Nobel Peace Prize to delivering Tomahawk missiles.
Zelensky wants the U.S. to send long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine.
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 will be announced on Friday.
Zelensky's idea of linking the peace prize to weapon delivery was called "monstrous" by Ushakov.
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Slovenia's president suggested that Francesca Albanese, a U.N. human rights expert on Palestinian issues who was sanctioned by the U.S. government, deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. Albanese has been vocal in condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, which led to her being sanctioned by the U.S. President Trump's administration. The Nobel Peace Prize winner will soon be announced, with both Albanese and President Trump in contention.
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Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar believes Francesca Albanese deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
Francesca Albanese, a U.N. human rights expert, has criticized Israeli actions in Gaza.
The U.S. sanctioned Albanese, citing "biased and malicious activities," according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The U.N. human rights experts criticized the sanctions as undermining the integrity of the U.N. system.
Albanese has called for an end to the war in Gaza and accused Israel of committing genocide.
Israel launched its military actions in Gaza after attacks by Hamas in October 2023.
Israel and the Gaza health authorities report differing casualty numbers, but both report significant casualties since the conflict began.
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The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 will be announced on October 10 in Oslo. It is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to individuals or organizations that make significant contributions to peace. Nominations for 2025 include President Donald Trump and a total of 338 candidates.
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The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize announcement is set for October 10 in Oslo, Norway.
The Nobel Peace Prize aims to recognize efforts that promote peace and advance human rights.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the Peace Prize laureates.
There are 338 nominees for the 2025 Peace Prize, including 244 individuals and 94 organizations.
President Donald Trump is among the nominees and has received several endorsements.
Nominations are confidential for 50 years, and the nominators can choose to disclose their candidates.
Nobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901 and cover six categories, including peace.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that a child was killed in Zaporizhzhia and over 20 people were injured across Ukraine following a large-scale attack by Russia. The attack targeted many critical infrastructure sites, including the energy sector.
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A child died in Zaporizhzhia during the attack.
More than 20 people were reported injured across Ukraine.
Russia's attack involved over 450 drones and more than 30 missiles.
The strikes targeted infrastructure important for daily life in Ukraine.
Recovery efforts are underway at sites affected by the attack, particularly in the energy sector.
The attacks took place overnight leading into Friday.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 hit offshore in the southern Philippines. The country issued a tsunami warning and advised people in coastal areas to move to higher ground.
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The earthquake struck near Manay town in Davao Oriental, which is in the Mindanao region.
The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (about six miles) under the sea.
A tsunami warning was issued, expecting waves over one meter higher than normal.
The warning indicated that waves might be bigger in enclosed areas like bays and straits.
The country's seismology agency advised people in several areas to evacuate to higher ground.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths.
The situation is developing, and more information is expected to follow.
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The Nobel Committee in Norway is responsible for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize. Five members of this committee are currently deciding if President Donald Trump will receive the prize this year. These members are selected by Norway's parliament and represent different political parties in the country.
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The Nobel Committee has five members who select the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Members of the committee are chosen by Norway's parliament and reflect the political makeup of the parliament, but they cannot be active politicians.
President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he ended eight wars since returning to office.
Jorgen Watne Frydnes is the current chair of the Nobel Committee; he has a background in human rights advocacy and works with various NGOs.
Asle Toje is the vice chair of the committee; he is considered a conservative and has written about European politics.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.
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Peru's Congress decided to start an impeachment trial for President Dina Boluarte. The call for impeachment comes amid rising crime rates in the country, which lawmakers say her government has not been able to control. President Boluarte took office in December 2022 after her predecessor was impeached.
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Peru's Congress voted to begin impeachment proceedings against President Dina Boluarte.
Lawmakers say Boluarte's government has failed to reduce crime rates, which have been rising in the country.
Peru saw 6,041 homicides from January to mid-August 2025, the highest number for that period since 2017.
Extortion complaints rose by 28% from January to July 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Almost all legislative factions supported the impeachment requests.
The impeachment trial follows a shooting incident at a concert in Lima that increased public anger over crime.
Boluarte became president in December 2022, following her predecessor's impeachment.
President Boluarte partly blames the crime increase on illegal immigration.
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Peru's Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office due to her government's inability to handle a crime wave. This decision came after a debate and impeachment trial in which Boluarte did not appear to defend herself. The president of the Congress is now expected to replace her, although it is unclear who that will be.
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Peru's Congress voted to impeach President Dina Boluarte during a crime wave in the country.
124 lawmakers voted to remove her from office, with no votes against the motion.
President Boluarte became president in December 2022 after her predecessor was removed.
Her term was scheduled to end in July 2026, with elections set for April 2026.
Over 500 protests called for her resignation in the first months of her presidency.
Official figures show 6,041 deaths in Peru from January to mid-August, the highest since 2017 for that period.
Extortion complaints increased by 28% in the first half of the year compared to 2024.
The president of the Congress is expected to take over, but it is unclear who will be chosen.
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Tuvalu is a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean struggling with rising sea levels due to climate change. Tuvalu’s Minister of Climate Change, Maina Talia, is calling for immediate financial support from other countries to help prevent the island from disappearing. This issue will be addressed at the upcoming UN COP30 climate meeting in Brazil.
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Tuvalu is a low-lying nation consisting of nine atolls and islands in the Pacific Ocean.
The country is concerned about rising sea levels threatening its existence.
Minister Maina Talia emphasizes the need for urgent climate finance to build resilience.
Tuvalu plans to address financing and climate action at the UN COP30 meeting in Brazil.
The “polluter pays” principle is being highlighted as a way to fund climate efforts.
Tuvalu is advocating for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.
Small island nations currently receive about $2 billion a year for climate change adaptation but need approximately $12 billion.
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Over 12,000 university jobs have been cut across the UK in the last year due to financial difficulties. Many universities are also making other cost-saving measures, which may include further staff reductions. The University and College Union (UCU) plans to vote on potential strikes due to dissatisfaction with a 1.4% pay offer.
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UK universities have announced over 12,000 job cuts in the past year.
Additional cost savings equal to about 3,000 jobs are also planned.
The University and College Union (UCU) will vote on strike action over a 1.4% pay offer.
Four in ten English universities are reportedly in financial deficit.
The UCEA says decisions about job cuts and restructuring are made carefully.
UCU describes the cuts as damaging, affecting both staff morale and student services.
The UK government increased tuition fees last year to support university funding.
Some university courses, like chemistry at the University of Bradford, are being phased out.
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