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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan, ending a temporary pause in fighting. In response, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on militias supported by Iran in Iraq.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces stationed in Jordan.
The attack happened on a Tuesday evening.
This attack ended a temporary break in fighting between Iran-backed groups and U.S. forces.
Hours after the missile attack, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck militias backed by Iran in Iraq.
These militias are linked to Tehran, the capital of Iran.
The escalation highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. with regional allies involved.
The strike in Jordan and the U.S.-Saudi response show a cycle of retaliatory attacks in the region.
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid and four-legged robots, mainly targeting China, because of national security concerns. China, which holds about 85% of the global market for these robots, criticized the move as protectionism. This action may affect U.S.-China relations before a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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The FCC announced a ban on imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters.
The ban also covers quadruped robots, known as four-legged robot dogs.
The U.S. government cited cybersecurity and national security risks as reasons for the ban.
China produces about 85% of the world's humanoid robots.
China rapidly called the U.S. measure protectionist.
The ban aims to reduce risks from offshore production and protect U.S. supply chains.
The decision may impact diplomatic talks scheduled between President Trump and Xi Jinping in September.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is likely to carry out a large missile attack overnight. He urged people across Ukraine to stay alert and safe and asked allies for more Patriot interceptor missiles to defend against these attacks.
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President Zelensky warned about a possible major Russian missile strike overnight.
He asked Ukrainians to pay attention to air raid alerts and stay safe.
Zelensky requested that Ukraine’s allies provide more Patriot interceptor missiles.
Patriot missiles are important because they can shoot down Russian ballistic missiles.
Ukraine does not have enough PAC-3 interceptor missiles to protect against attacks.
President Zelensky recently spoke with President Donald Trump about Ukraine possibly producing its own Patriot missiles.
The shortage of interceptor missiles worsened after a war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran began in February 2026.
Russia has recently increased its ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine.
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Hadi Matar was found guilty of federal terrorism charges for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022. Matar, motivated by a religious death order against Rushdie, faces a potential life sentence on top of a 25-year state prison term.
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Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges related to the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie.
Rushdie was attacked during a public event and suffered serious injuries, including loss of sight in his right eye.
Matar is already serving a 25-year state sentence for attempted murder connected to the same attack.
The stabbing was linked to a fatwa (religious death order) issued by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 against Rushdie.
Rushdie’s book "The Satanic Verses" sparked protests and violence because some Muslims found it offensive to Islam.
Matar communicated online about his intentions and support for the fatwa before the attack.
Matar has U.S. and Lebanese citizenship; Hezbollah, a group designated as terrorist by the U.S., is based in Lebanon.
Prosecutors said Matar wanted to kill Rushdie to honor the fatwa and show his allegiance to Hezbollah.
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Oil prices rose on Wednesday due to increasing tensions between the United States and Iran. Brent crude oil traded around $91 per barrel, up from about $83 earlier in the week, but still below recent highs near $101.
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Oil prices increased on Wednesday amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.
Brent crude, a key global oil benchmark, was about $91 per barrel late Wednesday.
Prices earlier this week dropped to around $83 per barrel.
Recent oil prices reached highs near $101 per barrel before a ceasefire.
The price changes reflect concerns about supply risks linked to the political situation.
The U.S. and Iran have a history of conflict affecting global oil markets.
Oil prices can be influenced by international political events.
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A man named Hadi Matar was found guilty of federal terrorism charges for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022. Matar’s attack was linked to a long-standing religious edict calling for Rushdie’s death over his book “The Satanic Verses.”
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Hadi Matar was convicted of terrorism charges related to attacking Salman Rushdie in 2022.
Matar is already serving 25 years in prison for attempted murder from the same attack.
The stabbing happened at an event where Rushdie was about to speak about writers’ safety.
Rushdie was stabbed 15 times and lost sight in his right eye.
The attack was motivated by an edict (fatwa) issued by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989.
Matar supported Hezbollah, a group the U.S. calls a terrorist organization, and wanted to carry out the fatwa.
The fatwa against Rushdie has never been officially canceled, and a bounty has been offered for his death.
Salman Rushdie has faced threats and attacks worldwide because of his book “The Satanic Verses,” which some people consider offensive to Islam.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is focusing on renewing the UK’s Trident nuclear submarine program as part of plans to revive industry and create jobs. The new phase of the program will bring billions in contracts, support thousands of jobs, and emphasize apprenticeships, while reaffirming the UK’s commitment to NATO defense spending targets.
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Andy Burnham will highlight the renewal of the Trident nuclear submarine program during a visit to Barrow-in-Furness.
The Dreadnought-class submarines program is worth £31 billion and is being built in Barrow, England.
A new £8.4 billion contract phase aims to support 18,000 extra jobs by 2030 and 22,000 apprentices by 2035.
The UK currently supports 47,000 jobs in military nuclear activities, including 13,500 in Barrow’s shipyard.
Burnham supports continuing Trident, unlike some others in the Labour Party who have opposed it.
The government aims to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 as part of NATO commitments.
Burnham has not committed to reaching 3% of GDP spending on defense by 2030, focusing instead on the 2035 target.
The new Dreadnought submarines will replace older Vanguard-class boats, which carry Britain’s nuclear deterrent with 40 warheads each.
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A Myanmar court sentenced nine activists to long prison terms, up to 37 years, for protesting against military-led elections. The activists urged people to boycott the December 2025 elections and reject forced military service after the military took control of the government in 2021.
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Nine activists received prison sentences for protesting the military-run elections.
Eight activists, including Htet Myat Aung, were sentenced to 37 years each.
One activist was sentenced to 27 years under counterterrorism laws.
The protest took place on December 3, 2025, in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city.
Protesters called for an election boycott, rejection of forced military service, and release of political prisoners.
Myanmar’s military backed a new law in 2025 that punishes actions against the election, including protests, with severe penalties.
The December 2025 election was criticized for being unfair and excluding major opposition groups.
The military government has not publicly responded to the sentencing decisions.
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The article shares recent updates in popular culture. It highlights a new trailer for the movie "Jumanji," BTS’s decision related to the Grammy Awards, and some wedding-related news.
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A new trailer for the movie "Jumanji" has been released.
BTS made a choice concerning their participation or awards at the Grammys.
There is notable news or drama involving weddings.
The updates were presented by ABC News' Rocsi Diaz.
The article focuses on entertainment and pop culture topics.
No political or global news is the main subject here.
The information is aimed at fans of movies, music, and celebrity news.
The coverage is brief and highlights a few key entertainment stories.
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The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified as Saudi Arabia joined the U.S. in military strikes against Iran-backed groups. Diplomacy between the two sides has stalled, with no new talks planned, while military actions continue and risks of wider regional war grow.
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Saudi Arabia publicly joined the U.S. in airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed militias in Iraq.
Iran fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan; these missiles were reportedly intercepted.
President Donald Trump stated the U.S. will respond strongly to Iranian actions but also mentioned the possibility of future talks.
Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have failed, with Iran’s deputy foreign minister confirming no recent requests to restart negotiations.
The conflict has led to more U.S. military casualties and concerns about reduced U.S. air defense resources.
Drone attacks targeted Saudi Arabia and caused fires on natural gas vessels in Egypt, involving multiple regional countries.
The fighting and tension occur months before critical U.S. midterm elections and affect the global economy.
The situation includes nearly every country in the Middle East, with complex alliances and hostilities involved.
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Fifteen elephants died recently in southern Kenya, likely due to eating tomatoes contaminated with cyanide. Authorities found cyanide in preliminary tests but have not identified who is responsible for poisoning the tomatoes near Amboseli National Park.
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Fifteen elephants died in southern Kenya over the past month.
Cyanide was detected in tomatoes that the elephants ate.
The tomatoes came from farms near Amboseli National Park.
Farmers have been suspected before of poisoning elephants to protect crops.
The area includes both wildlife and local livestock like goats and cattle.
Authorities warn the poisoning might affect livestock too.
The poison does not pose an immediate risk to human health.
This is the largest number of elephant deaths in the region in decades.
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President Donald Trump said the United States will respond strongly to Iran after an attack on U.S. forces in Jordan. He mentioned that some of Iran’s missiles were intercepted but stated the U.S. would still take action against Iran.
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President Donald Trump announced a planned U.S. strike on Iran.
The reason is an attack on U.S. forces located in Jordan.
Iran reportedly launched missiles in this attack.
Some of these missiles were intercepted and destroyed.
Despite this, the U.S. intends to respond with strong military action.
The phrase “It’s our turn” was used by President Trump to indicate the U.S. will act next.
This situation involves tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East region.
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A parasite called cyclospora has caused an outbreak in the U.S., making over 11,500 people sick with stomach problems. Despite this, experts say you can still safely eat lettuce and other fresh produce by following good food safety steps.
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Cyclospora is a parasite that causes an illness called cyclosporiasis, leading to severe diarrhea and stomach issues.
Over 11,500 people in the U.S. have become sick from the current cyclospora outbreak.
The outbreak has caused some people to eat less fresh produce like salads, leafy greens, eggs, and blueberries.
Leafy greens provide important vitamins and fiber that support good health.
Completely avoiding microbes like cyclospora, E. coli, and salmonella in foods is impossible.
Following proper food safety practices can lower the chance of getting sick from fresh produce.
Experts recommend continuing to eat fresh vegetables while being careful with food preparation.
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President Donald Trump said the United States will respond strongly after stopping an unexpected attack by Iran aimed at U.S. forces in the Middle East. The U.S. took action to prevent this attack from happening.
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Iran planned a surprise attack targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East.
The U.S. stopped the attack before it happened.
President Trump promised to retaliate strongly against Iran.
The event shows continued tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The information comes from CBS News reporting on President Trump's statement.
The location of the thwarted attack was in the Middle East region.
President Trump's response was announced on a Wednesday.
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Ukrainian forces attacked two large Russian oil refineries overnight, causing fires. These strikes are part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to weaken Russia’s economy and military during the conflict.
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Ukraine targeted two major Russian oil refineries: one in the Perm region and one in Ryazan.
The Perm refinery is about 1,500 kilometers (900 miles) from Ukraine, and Ryazan is about 400 kilometers (180 miles) from the border.
Ukraine used drones and missiles developed within the country for these long-range strikes.
These attacks are happening nearly every day as part of a campaign to damage Russia’s oil industry.
The strikes have caused a fuel shortage in Russia.
Officials from Ukraine's Security Service and General Staff confirmed the attacks.
The attacks took place shortly after a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The campaign aims to increase pressure on Russia economically and militarily during the ongoing conflict.
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A drone struck a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt’s port of Damietta, signaling an increase in tensions in the Middle East. President Donald Trump promised to respond strongly to Iran after this incident, which is part of a growing conflict involving several countries in the region.
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A drone hit a gas storage tanker owned by the U.S. at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta.
The incident was reported by the British maritime security company Ambrey.
President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for the attack.
This event indicates the Middle East conflict is expanding beyond its main areas.
Other recent developments include US and Saudi strikes in Iraq and increased military actions around Iran.
The UK is considering forming a naval coalition to protect shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
This is part of ongoing tensions involving Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and other nations.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have recently met amid the rising conflict.
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Fifteen elephants died in southern Kenya after eating tomatoes contaminated with cyanide near Amboseli National Park. Wildlife officials found cyanide in the elephants and warned the poison could also harm local farm animals.
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Fifteen elephants died in the last month in southern Kenya.
The elephants ate tomatoes contaminated with cyanide.
The contaminated tomatoes came from farms near Amboseli National Park.
Cyanide is a very dangerous poison, especially for elephants.
Kenya Wildlife Service detected cyanide in lab tests on the elephants.
Farmers have previously been suspected of poisoning elephants to protect crops.
Local livestock like goats and cattle could also be at risk from the poison.
Officials said the poison does not pose an immediate danger to humans.
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The movie "I Want Your Sex" is a playful comedy about sex and relationships among young adults. Olivia Wilde stars as Erika Tracy, a strong and unusual character involved in a complicated, consensual BDSM relationship with a younger employee, played by Cooper Hoffman. The film explores themes of intimacy and generational differences with humor and drama.
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"I Want Your Sex" is directed by Gregg Araki, known for New Queer Cinema.
Olivia Wilde plays Erika Tracy, a commanding and memorable character.
The story features a BDSM relationship between Erika and her employee Elliot, played by Cooper Hoffman.
The relationship is consensual but causes problems in Elliot’s personal life.
The movie addresses the lack of sexual intimacy experienced by Generation Z.
Other characters include Elliot’s best friend Apple and his girlfriend Minerva, played by Charli XCX.
The film mixes comedy, mystery, and drama including themes of betrayal and possible murder.
It opens in theaters on Friday and includes performances by Johnny Knoxville and Margaret Cho as detectives.
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A man named Hadi Matar was found guilty of federal terrorism charges for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022. Rushdie was seriously injured during the attack, which was motivated by a longstanding death threat against him linked to his novel "The Satanic Verses."
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Hadi Matar was convicted on all terrorism-related charges linked to the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie.
Matar is already serving 25 years in prison for attempted murder from the same attack.
The stabbing occurred on an amphitheater stage where Rushdie was about to speak.
Rushdie was slashed 15 times, lost sight in his right eye, and was seriously wounded.
Prosecutors said Matar acted under Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini’s 1989 call for Rushdie’s death due to "The Satanic Verses."
Matar’s defense said there was no proof of his state of mind; Matar did not testify.
Rushdie’s book "The Satanic Verses" caused protests and violence worldwide due to perceived blasphemy.
Iran’s government never rescinded the fatwa, and a bounty remains on Rushdie’s life.
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Jillian Segal, Australia’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, is testifying again at a royal commission about education and training related to antisemitism. Separately, three people died in a house fire in Sydney, and a national target to have 95% of First Nations children enrolled in early childhood education has been reached.
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Jillian Segal was appointed special envoy to combat antisemitism by the Australian government in 2024.
She is giving evidence at a royal commission examining education and training on antisemitism.
Segal recommended Holocaust and antisemitism education be included in all school curriculums.
Three people died in a house fire in Wiley Park, southwest Sydney; police are investigating.
The Australian government launched a childcare safety training program aimed at preventing abuse.
The first phase of childcare worker safety training was completed by 99% of early educators.
Australia has reached a target of 95% enrolment of First Nations children in early childhood education.
Other social targets related to Indigenous Australians, such as child development and incarceration rates, are still worsening.
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