A Russian drone attacked a train near the Ukraine-Poland border, hitting the engine but causing no injuries because passengers had already left. This happened after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European security officials had recently traveled on the same rail line.
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The strike was carried out by a Russian drone near Yahodyn, close to the Ukraine-Poland border.
The attack hit the engine of the train but did not cause any casualties.
Passengers were evacuated before the strike took place.
Boris Johnson and European security advisers had traveled on the same rail line earlier on a different train.
The incident occurred shortly after a visit to Kyiv for a conference.
Ukrainian authorities reported the attack and confirmed no injuries.
Experts suggest this attack may indicate Russia is escalating its war against Ukraine.
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Protests broke out in Syria after the government increased fuel prices significantly. The government said the price rise was due to higher costs to buy fuel from other countries and repairs at a local refinery.
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Syria raised diesel prices by up to 40%.
Gasoline prices increased by up to 28%.
The government said the price hike is because of higher import costs.
Repairs at the Baniyas refinery were also given as a reason for the increase.
Fuel price increases led to protests in different parts of Syria.
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms occurred in Mecca, causing significant changes during prayers at the Grand Mosque. Saudi officials warned people to stay away from valleys and low areas because of the risk of flooding.
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Mecca experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms.
The rain happened while people were praying at the Grand Mosque.
Saudi authorities issued flood warnings.
Residents and visitors were told to avoid valleys and low-lying places.
The weather created dramatic scenes in the city.
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A US Air Force officer described falling without a fully open parachute after his plane was shot down over Iran in April. He and another US airman had to evade Iranian forces before being rescued in a special military operation.
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Two US airmen ejected from a damaged F-15E jet after it was hit by an Iranian-made shoulder-fired missile.
One airman, called Bravo, fell with a damaged parachute and broke several bones but survived.
Bravo evaded Iranian forces for 48 hours before being rescued by US special forces.
The other airman, Alpha, was rescued within six hours during a firefight.
Over 90 US service members were involved in operations inside Iran, the first in 46 years.
Several US aircraft, including helicopters and fighter jets worth millions, were destroyed to prevent Iranian capture.
The incident happened during an ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, now in its seventh month.
President Donald Trump predicted the war would continue at least until the November elections.
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Israel’s culture minister has called for the directors of the documentary NAZA to lose their Israeli citizenship, accusing them of betraying the country. NAZA is a film that criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza and has won international awards.
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NAZA is a documentary about Israel’s military attacks in Gaza that killed many civilians.
The film’s directors, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, interviewed 24 Israeli military and intelligence whistleblowers.
The Israeli culture minister, Miki Zohar, wants to revoke their citizenship, calling their work treason.
Revoking citizenship for “disloyalty” is legal in Israel but rarely used and requires approval from several government officials and judges.
The documentary won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival and was praised internationally.
Some Israeli officials strongly criticized the filmmakers, accusing them of helping Israel’s enemies.
The Israeli military denies the film’s claims and questions the validity of anonymous sources.
The conflict began after a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, which led to heavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza with high civilian casualties.
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Mary Gaudron, the first woman appointed to Australia’s High Court, died at age 83. She served on the court from 1987 to 2003 and played a key role in important legal decisions, including those supporting Aboriginal land rights and equal pay for women.
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Mary Gaudron was appointed to Australia’s High Court in 1987 at age 44.
She was the first woman to serve on the High Court.
Gaudron helped decide the landmark Mabo case, recognizing Aboriginal land rights.
She was born in 1943 in Moree, New South Wales.
Early in her career, she won a case for equal pay in 1972.
She also worked on maternity leave rights as deputy president of the conciliation and arbitration commission.
After leaving the court in 2003, she worked for the International Labour Organization in Geneva.
Leaders praised her courage, intellect, and impact on law and equality for women.
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This week will start warm and sunny but will become wetter and windier as a strong jet stream brings low-pressure weather systems to the UK. Temperatures will drop to normal September levels, and while higher pressure might return later in the month, a late-September heatwave is unlikely.
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Monday will be the warmest day, with temperatures above 20°C in many areas and up to 26°C in parts of southern England.
The jet stream, a fast-moving air current high above the Earth, will strengthen and bring rain and wind later in the week.
Winds will shift to westerly or north-westerly by Thursday, making the weather cooler and fresher.
Temperatures will fall to around 14-16°C in Scotland and Northern Ireland and 17-20°C in England and Wales by midweek.
Low-pressure systems will cause unsettled weather with rain and wind towards next weekend, possibly causing minor disruption.
High pressure may return near the end of September, possibly bringing drier weather and warmer days.
There is no current sign of a late-September heatwave; cooler, chillier mornings are possible as nights get longer.
Long-range weather forecasts can change, so updates should be checked regularly.
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Houthi fighters in Yemen are moving closer to areas controlled by the Saudi-backed government, including the important oil and gas region of Marib and the city of Taiz. The conflict is growing more intense as both sides fight for control.
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Houthi forces are advancing on government-held areas in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia supports the Yemeni government in this conflict.
The province of Marib is important because it has oil and gas resources.
The city of Taiz is also a key area in the fighting.
The fighting between the Houthis and government forces is getting stronger.
Al Jazeera reported on this from Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.
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Newly released videos show the rescues of two U.S. Air Force officers who were shot down in Iran and landed miles apart in a mountainous area. The military launched a risky daytime mission eight hours after the first pilot ejected and located the second pilot, who was badly injured, two days later.
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Two U.S. Air Force officers, called "Alpha" and "Bravo" for security, were shot down over Iran.
They landed about 5 miles apart near Isfahan in a mountainous region.
Iranian forces were searching for them and had placed bounties on their capture.
The rescue of Alpha happened about eight hours after ejection, involving 21 U.S. aircraft.
Leadership decided to conduct the rescue mission in daylight despite the danger.
Bravo was seriously injured with a broken back and climbed a 7,000-foot ridge while waiting.
U.S. pararescuers found Bravo about two days after the shootdown and brought him to safety.
Bravo called seeing the rescuers one of the greatest moments of his life and said, "Let's go."
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An American fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April during a war, forcing two officers to eject and survive behind enemy lines. One officer, called Bravo, shared details about the crash, their rescue, and the dangerous time spent avoiding capture by Iranian forces.
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The F-15E jet, call sign Dude 44, was hit by an Iranian missile.
Both crew members ejected quickly and landed separated in a mountainous desert.
Bravo's parachute was damaged during the ejection, making the fall very dangerous.
Bravo suffered serious injuries, including a broken back, shoulder, and arm.
The rescue mission to save them was one of the largest and most complex in U.S. history.
Bravo credits his crewmate Alpha for quick decisions that saved their lives.
The survival equipment and aircraft systems worked better than expected despite damage.
After landing, Bravo was hunted by Iranian forces who tried to capture him.
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In April, a U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran during a mission targeting missile and drone facilities. Two officers ejected; one survived a dangerous parachute landing while separated in rough terrain, prompting a large U.S. military rescue operation.
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The incident happened on April 2 over a mountainous area south of Isfahan, Iran.
The jet, call sign DUDE 44, was on a strike mission unrelated to Iran’s nuclear facility.
The $30 million aircraft was hit by a shoulder-fired missile costing about $100,000.
Two officers ejected and landed miles apart; one called Bravo suffered injuries and a damaged parachute.
Bravo described the ejection as like being hit by a freight train and experiencing free-fall with a broken parachute.
The U.S. military launched one of its largest search and rescue operations to recover the stranded officers.
Iran shared images of the wreckage on social media.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the military’s commitment to rescuing the officers regardless of the danger.
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An Air Force officer was shot down over a mountainous desert area in Iran in April. After ejecting from the damaged F-15E fighter jet, he free-fell with a damaged parachute, survived injuries, and hid behind enemy lines for two days before being rescued.
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The officer was the weapons-systems officer, call sign Bravo, flying in an F-15E with pilot Alpha during a mission over Iran.
Their jet was hit by an Iranian shoulder-fired missile near Isfahan, close to Iran’s nuclear material storage.
Bravo’s parachute was damaged, causing him to fall at 70-100 mph and suffer a broken back, arm, and shoulder.
He prayed for help during the fall and described his survival as a "modern-day miracle."
Bravo hid and survived for two days before being rescued behind enemy lines.
Alpha ejected safely, was rescued first, and later returned to flying duties.
The mission targeted Iranian drone and missile program facilities.
U.S. Central Command said the military has flown about 13,000 missions in the war with Iran.
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An Air Force colonel who was shot down in Iran described his experience surviving behind enemy lines. He shared details about how he and his crewmate were rescued in a special operation.
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An Air Force colonel was shot down in Iran.
He survived behind enemy lines for a period of time.
The colonel gave an interview to 60 Minutes correspondent Norah O'Donnell.
The interview provided new details about his survival and rescue.
The rescue operation brought both him and his crewmate, called "Alpha," safely back home.
The story was covered by CBS News.
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Newly released videos show the rescue of two Air Force officers who were shot down over a mountainous desert area in Iran in April. These rescues happened two days apart and involved urgent recovery missions.
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The videos were recently declassified, meaning they were made public after being kept secret.
They show two separate rescue operations for Air Force officers shot down in Iran.
The rescues took place two days apart from each other.
The location of the incidents was a mountainous desert region in Iran.
The videos were obtained first by the news program 60 Minutes.
The footage highlights the difficult conditions involved in the rescue missions.
The events happened in April of this year.
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A U.S. Air Force officer was shot down over Iran in April and survived after ejecting from his aircraft. He spent two days avoiding capture by Iranian forces before being rescued.
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The incident happened in April over Iranian territory.
The Air Force officer was part of a two-person crew.
He had to eject from his aircraft to survive.
After ejecting, he spent two days evading Iranian forces.
Eventually, rescuers found and recovered him safely.
The officer described his survival as a "modern-day miracle."
The story was featured in a CBS News report titled "60 Minutes."
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The UK government plans to require schools in England to serve pulses like lentils once a week. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's train to Poland was moved earlier due to drone attacks linked to Russia during his visit to Ukraine.
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Schools in England will have to serve pulses such as lentils at least once a week.
Over 800 leaders in pubs, restaurants, and hotels asked for a cut in VAT from 20% to 10%.
Local authorities in the UK can now impose unlimited tourist taxes, causing concern in the hospitality sector.
Boris Johnson left Ukraine early by train because of Russian drone attacks targeting the train line.
Experts described the drone strike as a strong warning from the Kremlin.
Some UK political parties received very large donations, raising questions about regulating political funding.
New research reveals more people and officials were involved in Britain's transatlantic slave trade than previously known.
President Donald Trump opposes slowing down AI development despite concerns expressed by Democrats and tech leaders.
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A video shows an Israeli small drone flying low between homes in the Al-Tuffah area of Gaza City. Such armed drones are used widely in the Gaza Strip to watch and target civilians.
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The video features a quadcopter, a type of small drone, flying between residential buildings.
The location is the Al-Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City, specifically in the eastern part.
Israeli forces use armed quadcopters in the Gaza Strip.
These drones are employed for surveillance and targeting purposes.
The drones fly close to civilian homes, affecting residents' daily lives.
The use of such drones in populated areas raises concerns about safety and civilian impact.
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The Emmy Awards nominations were announced for TV shows in comedy, drama, and limited series categories. Some popular shows like Heated Rivalry are not nominated because they do not meet the Emmy eligibility rules, while others like The Pitt, Hacks, and Beef received multiple nominations.
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The Emmy Awards ceremony takes place Monday in Los Angeles and honors US television shows.
Nominations are split into comedy, drama, and limited/anthology series categories.
The medical drama The Pitt has 8 acting nominations and is nominated for Best Drama.
Hacks is a strong contender in comedy, with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder nominated again.
Beef, a limited series, is nominated and stars Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac.
Heated Rivalry, a popular Canadian show, is not eligible because it is fully Canadian funded without US involvement.
Some British actors, like Matthew Rhys and Riz Ahmed, are nominated for their roles.
Heated Rivalry can compete in the International Emmys held in November.
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During restoration work at Buckingham Palace, workers found many everyday items dating back to the 1800s. These items include old boots, newspapers, betting slips, and schedules related to royal events, all hidden under floors and inside walls.
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The palace is undergoing a £369 million, 10-year restoration to replace old wiring, pipes, and boilers.
Workers found objects like hobnailed boots, a whist drive ticket from 1949, and a newspaper about the 1963 Great Train Robbery.
A schedule showed Queen Elizabeth II's plans for a 1977 diplomatic reception during her Silver Jubilee.
Some items date back to the mid-1800s, like Minton ceramic tiles and a pewter tankard.
Vulcanised Indian rubber cabling, which posed a fire risk, was found and prioritized for replacement.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are living in Clarence House during the renovation and will not return to Buckingham Palace.
The restoration is funded by a temporary increase in the Sovereign Grant, the money used for the royal family’s official duties.
Public access to Buckingham Palace will increase after the renovations are finished.
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North Korea sent about 13,000 soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine near the end of 2024, with many killed in the fighting. Ukraine’s president says up to 50,000 North Korean troops could be sent to support Russia soon, while experts say some remain defending Russian territory but are not currently fighting actively.
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About 13,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight alongside Russian forces in late 2024.
Around 3,000 North Korean soldiers died in combat during this deployment.
Ukraine estimates 8,500 North Korean troops still remain on Russian soil in the Kursk region, guarding the border.
These troops are organized into four brigades as part of the "North" Group of Forces.
North Korean forces have not been spotted fighting inside Ukrainian-controlled areas.
Ukraine’s president Zelensky warned that North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to Russia.
The deployment was North Korea’s largest combat force sent overseas under leader Kim Jong Un.
Sending troops to Russia improved North Korea’s military experience and may deepen military cooperation with Russia.
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