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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to meet while tensions are rising due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The meeting aims to address concerns related to the war in the region.
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President Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The meeting takes place amid increasing conflict involving Iran.
Rising tensions in the Middle East are a central issue for discussion.
The meeting is expected to focus on security and diplomatic progress.
This event is part of ongoing efforts to manage regional instability.
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A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan, causing buildings to collapse and people to become trapped under rubble. The quake also resulted in injuries and significant damage to infrastructure.
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The earthquake measured 7.1 in magnitude.
It struck southern Japan.
The quake caused buildings, including a shopping mall, to collapse.
People were trapped under the rubble of collapsed structures.
Many individuals were injured due to the earthquake.
The earthquake caused damage to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
Rescue efforts are underway to help trapped victims.
News updates are being provided by CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio.
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Laura Loomer, a US far-right influencer and ally of President Donald Trump, visited Ukraine and was shown extensive damage caused by the war. Previously critical of US aid to Ukraine and calling the country a "Nazi state," Loomer apologized to President Zelensky, saying she had believed Russian propaganda before her visit.
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Laura Loomer is a US far-right influencer and supporter of President Donald Trump.
She has criticized US assistance to Ukraine and called Ukraine a "Nazi state" in the past.
Loomer visited Ukraine and was given wide access to see the war damage.
After her visit, she apologized to Ukraine’s President Zelensky for believing Russian propaganda.
Ukrainian authorities welcomed her visit despite her earlier criticism.
President Zelensky might use Loomer’s influence to gain support within the White House.
The visit marks a shift in Loomer’s stance on the war in Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump said the United States is engaged in friendly talks with Iran to end months of fighting, after pausing military strikes last week. Iran denies direct negotiations but says intermediaries may pass messages; Oman is leading mediation efforts with other countries involved. The talks focus on controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, amid fears a wider war could erupt again.
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President Trump described the talks with Iran as "very friendly" and sees a good chance for progress.
Iran publicly denies direct talks with the U.S., but says messages may be exchanged through intermediaries.
Oman is leading mediation efforts, with Qatar, Pakistan, and Egypt also involved, alongside U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran slowed after weeks of attacks and a pause in strikes last week.
The main sticking point in talks is the control and shipping rules of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for oil transport.
An earlier agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) in June aimed to ease tensions but disagreements over the strait’s control caused renewed conflict.
Iran wants to control shipping routes through the strait and hinted at charging fees after a 60-day free transit period.
Oman established a new shipping corridor supported by the U.S., which Iran says breaks the agreement.
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President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, D.C. The meetings come as tensions involving Iran are rising and world leaders gather to honor Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away.
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President Trump is meeting with President Netanyahu of Israel.
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine is also meeting with President Trump.
The meetings are taking place in Washington, D.C.
The visits coincide with growing conflict related to Iran.
World leaders have gathered to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly earlier this month.
The news was reported by CBS News and journalist Olivia Rinaldi.
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Thirteen novels have been chosen for the longlist of this year's Booker Prize, a prestigious award for fiction written in English and published in the UK or Ireland. The list includes books set in different places like Mexico City, Jamaica, and Massachusetts, and features authors such as Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart, and Marlon James. The longlist will be narrowed down to a shortlist in September, with the winner announced in November.
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The Booker Prize longlist has 13 novels by various international authors.
Judges received 163 book submissions to review for this prize.
The prize honors long fiction written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.
The six shortlisted authors will each get £2,500 and a special edition of their book.
The winner will receive £50,000 and a trophy.
Notable longlisted authors include Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart, and Marlon James, who have won or been shortlisted before.
The books cover diverse topics, like assisted suicide clinics, family struggles, and social issues before the 2024 US election.
Some well-known authors, such as Maggie O’Farrell and Julian Barnes, did not make this year’s longlist.
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Mumia Abu-Jamal, a prisoner serving a life sentence without parole in Pennsylvania for the 1982 murder of a police officer, has asked the United Nations to review his case. He claims his imprisonment is unfair and has asked the UN to consider violations during his trial and his sentence under international law.
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Mumia Abu-Jamal has been in prison for nearly 45 years and maintains he is innocent of murdering a police officer.
He is serving life in prison without any chance of parole, meaning he will remain in prison for life regardless of age or health.
Abu-Jamal filed a petition with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to review his imprisonment.
His legal team argues that his trial had many unfair elements, including the exclusion of most Black jurors and a biased judge.
The judge in his case was known for giving many death sentences, mostly to minority defendants, and was overheard using racial slurs.
New evidence disclosed in 2018 raises questions about the reliability of the prosecution’s main witness.
His life sentence without parole is described as “death by incarceration” because it allows no possibility of release.
Abu-Jamal has written 15 books and is known internationally as a political figure and writer.
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Large wildfires in North America and Europe, made worse by climate change, have destroyed homes and forests and forced many people to leave their homes. Studies show that the health and mental effects of these fires can last for years, as seen in Hawaii where people still face physical and emotional challenges three years after major wildfires.
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Nearly 1,000 fires are burning in Canada’s boreal forests, causing evacuations and smoke pollution in Canadian and US cities.
Wildfires in US states like Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have produced smoke that could reach as far as Florida.
Europe has seen large wildfires in the UK, France, and Spain, forcing over 250,000 people to evacuate.
Climate change, caused by burning fossil fuels, is making wildfires more frequent and severe by drying out plants and soil.
Smoke from wildfires can cause serious breathing and heart problems, even hundreds of miles away from the fires.
A study in Maui found that people still suffer from health problems like poor lung function, high blood pressure, depression, and PTSD three years after the 2023 wildfires.
Children affected by wildfires may seem resilient but can still experience hidden emotional and physical effects.
Recovery from wildfires involves more than rebuilding homes; it includes long-term health and social support.
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The 2026 Booker Prize longlist includes 13 novels from authors in seven nationalities across three continents, with nearly half from the UK. The list features past winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James, three debut novelists, and is chaired by classicist Mary Beard.
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The Booker Prize 2026 longlist has 13 novels by authors from seven countries on three continents.
Almost half of the longlisted authors are from the United Kingdom.
Douglas Stuart, who won Booker in 2020, and Marlon James, who won in 2015, are both on the longlist.
Three writers are debut novelists: Kenan Orhan, Rebecca Perry, and Djamel White.
Mary Beard, a well-known classicist and broadcaster, leads the judging panel.
Marlon James’s novel, The Disappearers, deals with a homophobic attack in 1980s Jamaica.
Elizabeth Strout is longlisted for her third time with The Things We Never Say, a novel about America under President Donald Trump.
The submissions included 163 books written in English and published in the UK or Ireland between October 2025 and September 2026.
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In 2025, European countries reduced their international aid spending, especially to the poorest nations, while increasing funds mainly for Ukraine. This decline follows significant cuts by the United States, and overall global aid is projected to continue falling in 2026.
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The European Union is the world’s largest humanitarian donor but focused most of its increased aid on Ukraine in 2025.
Official development assistance (ODA) from EU institutions fell by 13.8 percent in 2025.
Aid to the poorest countries and sub-Saharan Africa decreased by over 20 percent.
The United States cut its ODA by 56.9 percent, causing most of the global aid decline.
Several European countries, including Germany, France, and the UK, reduced their aid budgets by 10 to 17 percent.
The UN target for aid spending is 0.7 percent of gross national income, but EU countries averaged only 0.42 percent in 2025.
The OECD projects global aid will drop another 6.9 percent in 2026, marking a multi-year decline.
Some European countries are cutting aid to increase their defense budgets, with the UK officially reducing its aid target to fund military spending.
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The United Nations migration agency says criminals are forcing many people to work in online scam centers. Victims are often tricked by fake job ads, then trapped and forced to commit scams, with many coming from over 80 countries.
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Criminal gangs are trafficking hundreds of thousands of people to work in online scam operations.
Victims are lured by fake job offers, usually through social media, promising work abroad.
Once trapped, victims have their ID documents taken and are forced by violence, threats, or debt to participate in scams.
Many victims are educated, speak English well, and often have graduate degrees.
Most cases are happening across Asia, involving people from nearly 40 countries.
Countries heavily affected include Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Bangladesh.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimates losses from scams in East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand reached $114 billion last year.
The International Organization for Migration helped over 3,500 victims of forced criminality linked to these scams from 2022 to 2025.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28, 2026, marking their first meeting since the full-scale U.S. air war on Iran began. Relations between the U.S. and Israel have become more strained due to ongoing violence in Gaza, tensions in southern Lebanon, and settler violence in the West Bank.
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Netanyahu visited the White House on July 28, 2026.
The U.S. launched a large air war on Iran, reportedly influenced by Netanyahu.
The war in Iran has created challenges for President Trump.
Despite a cease-fire, deadly strikes continue in Gaza.
A group of tornadoes hit the Midwest, causing serious damage and leaving many people without electricity. The storms affected a large area and disrupted daily life for thousands of residents.
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Several tornadoes struck the Midwest region.
The storms caused widespread destruction to homes and buildings.
Hundreds of thousands of people lost power after the tornadoes.
Emergency crews responded to the affected areas.
The damage disrupted normal activities and posed safety concerns.
The event covered multiple states within the Midwest.
Authorities are assessing damage and helping those impacted.
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Richard Hammond, a TV presenter, was fined £999 after being caught speeding twice in Herefordshire, UK. He admitted to two speeding offenses, received seven penalty points on his license, and paid a total of £1,771 in fines and costs.
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Richard Hammond was caught driving at 68mph in a 50mph zone on December 2, 2025.
He was also caught driving at 82mph in a 70mph zone on December 22, 2025.
Hammond pleaded guilty to both speeding charges.
Two other charges regarding ignoring police letters were withdrawn by the police.
He received seven penalty points on his driving license.
The total amount he had to pay was £1,771, including fines and court costs.
Police initially sent speeding tickets to his properties, but they were returned because he had moved.
Hammond has a history of speeding offenses, including a driving ban in France in 2013.
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Powerful tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest, causing severe damage to neighborhoods. Ohio’s Republican governor criticized a recent immigration enforcement action targeting Haitian immigrants.
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Tornadoes occurred in the Midwest region of the United States.
The storms were strong and caused major destruction in some neighborhoods.
The governor of Ohio is a member of the Republican Party.
He publicly said that the recent ICE action against Haitian immigrants was a mistake.
ICE is the U.S. agency responsible for immigration enforcement.
The article covers both natural disasters and immigration issues.
This news was reported by CBS News in their “Eye Opener” segment.
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A British Conservative MP, Chris Philp, said a French warship fired warning shots near his boat in the English Channel. The incident happened while he was being interviewed about illegal boat crossings, but some experts think the shots may have been part of routine navy training.
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Chris Philp is a Conservative MP and home affairs spokesperson.
The incident occurred a few miles off Boulogne in the English Channel.
A French naval officer fired 17 shots from a handgun, aiming away from Philp’s boat.
Philp thinks the shots were meant to warn or intimidate him while he reported on the small boats crisis.
A BBC journalist on board saw the shots and said there was no warning or explanation.
The fishing boat’s captain also felt the shots might have been meant to intimidate.
Some experts say naval exercises with blank shots often happen and this may not be connected to Philp’s interview.
The French embassy and coastguard have been asked to comment but no response was mentioned.
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Canadian politician Bill Oliver accidentally read aloud AI editing instructions during a speech to lawmakers in early June. The instructions were meant to help improve the speech's flow but were mistakenly spoken twice.
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Bill Oliver is a Canadian politician.
He gave a speech to lawmakers in early June.
During the speech, he read aloud AI-generated editing prompts.
The prompts were instructions to make the speech flow more naturally.
He read these instructions by accident, not once but twice.
The incident caught public attention and went viral online.
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In the West Bank village of at-Tuwani, Palestinian residents faced a violent attack by masked Israeli settlers who set fire to buildings and threw petrol bombs. The local community resisted the attack, but fear remains as such raids are part of ongoing tensions and pressures faced by Palestinians in the area.
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At-Tuwani is a small Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank with about 200 residents.
On July 18, 30 to 40 masked Israeli settlers attacked the village, setting fire to a factory, mosque, homes, and vehicles.
A pregnant woman from the village miscarried after the attack due to stress and danger.
Villagers worked together to stop the settlers and put out fires, but no one slept peacefully afterward.
The attack is seen as part of a pattern of violence, land confiscation, and forced displacement targeting Palestinians in the region.
The West Bank area, including at-Tuwani, is under full Israeli military control, making it difficult for Palestinians to obtain building permits.
Human rights groups say Israeli settlers often act with impunity because of military protection and lack of legal consequences.
The region is near Firing Zone 918, a military training area declared by Israel, which restricts Palestinian activity and housing.
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US diplomats left the United Nations Security Council meeting during France’s speech because France’s UN Mission compared the US to North Korea and Russia in a social media post. The US said it will keep walking out of the meetings until France takes back the comparison.
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US diplomats walked out during France’s speech at the UN Security Council.
The walkout happened because France’s UN Mission compared the US to North Korea and Russia in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Dan Negrea, the US representative, said the US will continue these walkouts.
The US wants France to officially reject the comparison.
The issue is causing tension between the US and France at the United Nations.
The incident took place during a discussion involving North Korea and Russia.
The walkout was a way for the US to show disapproval of France’s comments publicly.
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