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Search efforts are ongoing for Elizabeth Waddell, a 44-year-old mother from North Carolina, who has been missing for five days on the Caribbean island of Grenada. Authorities and locals are involved in finding her.
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Elizabeth Waddell is a 44-year-old woman from North Carolina.
She has been missing for five days on the island of Grenada.
Grenada is a Caribbean island nation.
A search is currently underway to locate her.
Both authorities and local people are participating in the search.
CBS News is reporting on the situation.
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Large wildfires are spreading in parts of Spain and France. These fires have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes, and officials say the fires might keep burning for several months.
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Wildfires are affecting areas in Spain and France.
The fires have caused many people, including tourists, to be stranded.
Authorities have evacuated hundreds of thousands of residents to keep them safe.
Officials warn the wildfires could last for months.
The situation is ongoing and serious, with emergency responses in place.
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Punch the Monkey, a popular internet character, recently turned one year old. The Ichikawa City Zoo shared that he received more than 2,500 birthday cards from fans to celebrate this milestone.
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Punch the Monkey is an internet-famous character.
He celebrated his first birthday recently.
Ichikawa City Zoo announced the birthday event.
Fans sent over 2,500 birthday cards to Punch the Monkey.
The celebration reflects Punch the Monkey’s popularity online.
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A 21-year-old man said he was bitten by a shark while standing in waist-deep water near Daytona Beach, Florida. He is now at home recovering from his injuries.
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The incident happened near Daytona Beach, Florida.
The man was wading in water that was waist-deep.
He was bitten by a shark during this time.
The man is 21 years old.
After the bite, he went home to recover.
No further details on the severity of the injury or shark type were provided.
The event was reported on July 27, 2026.
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Wildfires are burning across parts of France and Spain, with firefighters racing to control the flames before a new heatwave hits western Europe. Leaders in France and Spain are responding to the crisis, while the UK is preparing for more wildfires amid rising temperatures.
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Wildfires are currently raging in France and Spain, threatening large areas of land.
French President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting to manage the wildfire crisis.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez spoke about the dangers of climate change linked to the fires.
Weather forecasts warn of another heatwave with temperatures possibly reaching 40°C in western Europe.
UK fire crews are preparing for more wildfires as a fourth heatwave is expected soon.
The fires have moved dangerously close to the city of Bordeaux in southwest France.
Several UK newspapers reported on these events, showing concern over both the fires and upcoming heatwaves.
The article also mentions other news stories but the main focus is on the wildfire crisis in Europe.
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Two lifeguards in California helped a young swimmer who was in danger of being swept out to sea by strong rip currents. They stayed in the rough water to keep the swimmer safe during the weekend.
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The incident happened along the California coast.
Dangerous rip currents were present in the ocean over the weekend.
Two lifeguards played a key role in saving the young swimmer.
The swimmer was at risk of being carried far out to sea.
The lifeguards faced strong waves while performing the rescue.
The story was reported by Jericka Ducan for CBS News.
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A very dangerous tornado struck Wisconsin on Monday during a severe weather event that affected over 100 million people. This tornado was part of a larger storm system causing severe weather across a wide area.
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The tornado was described as extremely dangerous.
It passed through the state of Wisconsin.
The severe weather system impacted more than 100 million people.
The event occurred on a Monday.
The coverage was reported by CBS News journalists Ian Lee and Rob Marciano.
The storm system caused widespread severe weather beyond just the tornado.
Severe weather included high winds, heavy rain, and possibly other hazards.
The tornado caused significant concern due to its intensity.
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A retired Chilean military colonel, Nelson Haase Mazzei, was arrested after fleeing for three years following his conviction for the kidnapping and murder of singer Víctor Jara during Chile’s military dictatorship. Jara was killed shortly after the 1973 coup, and his case is part of broader efforts to address human rights abuses under General Augusto Pinochet’s rule.
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Nelson Haase Mazzei, an 80-year-old retired colonel, was convicted in 2018 for kidnapping and murdering Víctor Jara.
Haase Mazzei fled before starting his 25-year prison sentence and was arrested in 2024.
Víctor Jara was a famous Chilean singer, Communist Party member, and university professor.
Jara was arrested shortly after the 1973 military coup, tortured, and killed at Chile Stadium.
Investigations showed Jara suffered numerous injuries, including 44 bullet wounds.
The murder was declared a political execution and a serious human rights violation by a 1991 official report.
Chile has created truth commissions to investigate abuses during Pinochet’s 17-year dictatorship.
Haase Mazzei was the final convicted military officer to begin serving a prison sentence related to these crimes.
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A 21-year-old man attacked Berlin's Pride celebration by driving a vehicle through the crowd. He had been released from prison earlier after receiving a suspended sentence for trying to join ISIS.
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The suspect is 21 years old.
He attacked the Berlin Pride event by driving into the crowd.
He had a suspended prison sentence before the attack.
The sentence was related to charges about trying to join ISIS.
The attack happened on Saturday night.
CBS News reported these details based on information from Berlin.
The report came from CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay.
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A suspect has been identified in the attack at the LGBTQ+ Pride event in Berlin, Germany. Experts are examining the suspect's involvement in Germany's deradicalization programs, which aim to help people leave extremist beliefs behind.
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The attack happened during an LGBTQ+ Pride event in Berlin.
Authorities have identified a suspect linked to the attack.
The suspect took part in a deradicalization program in Germany.
Deradicalization programs try to stop people from holding extremist ideas.
Bill Braniff, a researcher on extremism, discussed the suspect and the attack on CBS News.
The event and investigation highlight ongoing concerns about extremism in Germany.
CBS News provided coverage and analysis of the incident and the suspect's background.
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Jacinta Allan resigned as the premier of Victoria after losing support from her party members just months before the state election. Ben Carroll, the deputy premier, will take over as leader without a vote from the broader party membership.
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Jacinta Allan quit as Victoria’s premier following a leadership challenge from Ben Carroll.
Allan lost the support of many Labor party members, leading to her resignation.
Ben Carroll confirmed he would nominate for the leadership and received Allan’s full support.
Carroll will become leader unopposed, avoiding a long election process within the party.
The leadership change occurs four months before the Victorian state election.
Allan faced criticism over corruption allegations linked to a major construction project called Big Build.
Carroll supports holding a royal commission (a public investigation) into the Big Build corruption claims.
Some party members say stronger action is needed on crime and corruption in Victoria.
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Police reported that at least three people were involved in a shooting at a food festival in Seattle. One suspect is in custody, one is still free, and one died at the scene.
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The shooting took place on a Sunday at a food festival in Seattle.
Police say at least three suspects were involved.
One suspect has been arrested and is in custody.
Another suspect is still at large and has not been caught.
Police believe one suspect died at the scene of the shooting.
Details about the victims or motive were not provided in this report.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The leader and president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil, announced they will step down after eight years. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised their work in improving workers’ rights and strengthening unions.
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Sally McManus was the ACTU secretary; Michele O’Neil was the ACTU president.
Both held leadership roles in the ACTU for eight years and were the first all-female leadership team in its history.
They helped pass laws protecting workers’ right to disconnect, pay equality, and criminalizing wage theft.
They worked on improving pay, insurance, and safety for gig economy workers.
The ACTU has recently focused on political challenges from Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party.
McManus will leave in August; O’Neil will help transition new leadership and leave by the end of the year.
Prime Minister Albanese said their leadership led to higher wages, lower gender pay gaps, and increased union membership.
O’Neil said new leadership will be best for workers and the union movement.
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US diplomats left a United Nations Security Council meeting when France began speaking about Russia’s war in Ukraine. This happened after a disagreement between the US and France over the renewal of the UN human rights chief’s term.
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US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting as France took the floor.
The walkout followed a dispute over the US voting against renewing UN human rights chief Volker Turk’s four-year term.
France criticized the US for no longer being a “beacon of human rights” and compared its stance to countries like North Korea and Russia.
The US ambassador said France supported a rights chief who criticized democracies like the US, UK, and Israel while aligning with oppressive governments.
The US said it would continue walking out until France stopped using “condescending and disrespectful” language.
France’s representative focused on preserving the UN’s independence during the meeting and did not address the walkout.
Volker Turk was reappointed despite US and Israel opposition, receiving a large majority vote in the UN General Assembly.
The US under President Trump has reduced funding and participation in many UN agencies since 2025 and has clashed with France on various issues like NATO spending and trade.
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A shooting happened at a busy food festival in Seattle, resulting in three deaths and four injuries. One suspect has been arrested, but police believe another person involved may still be free.
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Gunfire broke out at a food festival in Seattle.
At least three people died because of the shooting.
Four or more people were hurt in the incident.
Police have one person in custody related to the shooting.
Authorities think another suspect might still be on the run.
The city is experiencing grief and fear after the event.
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Artist Betye Saar, known for her art about Black identity and culture, died at age 99 in Los Angeles. She was a key figure in the 1960s Black Art Movement and used objects from history in her sculptures to express ideas about race and freedom.
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Betye Saar passed away at 99 years old and would have turned 100 soon.
She was a major artist in the 1960s Black Art Movement.
Saar created sculptures from found objects, including items linked to Black history and culture.
One of her famous works is “The Liberation of Aunt Jemima,” which changed an offensive stereotype into a symbol of strength.
Saar began making art at age 35 after working in design.
Her 1969 piece “Black Girl’s Window” was recognized decades later and is now in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
She inspired many Black artists and was active in teaching and mentoring others.
In 2026, Saar was honored by being inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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Firefighters in southwest France are working to control a large wildfire that has caused over 200,000 people to leave their homes. In the U.S., nearly 100 million people are under heat warnings due to rising temperatures and high humidity. A new bridge has also opened, allowing traffic to move between the U.S. and Canada.
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A large wildfire is burning in southwest France.
More than 200,000 people have been forced to evacuate because of the fire.
Almost 100 million people in the United States are currently under heat alerts.
The heat alerts are due to high temperatures and severe humidity.
A new bridge connecting the United States and Canada has opened to traffic.
The bridge opening allows vehicles to travel between the two countries.
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The recent conflict between the United States and Iran has temporarily slowed down. The U.S. has faced difficulties because it does not have enough systems to defend against ballistic missiles and drones.
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The U.S. and Iran have recently exchanged fire, but fighting has paused for now.
The U.S. military is in short supply of defense systems against ballistic missiles and drones.
Ballistic missiles are rockets that can carry explosives over long distances.
Drones are small aircraft controlled remotely, often used in warfare.
Jerry McGinn, a former senior Defense Department official, spoke about these defense challenges.
The shortage of these defense systems poses concerns for U.S. military readiness.
The discussion about these issues was led by journalist Nick Schifrin.
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A large youth-led protest movement in India began after leaked medical entrance exam papers caused public anger. The protesters, mainly young people, named themselves the "cockroaches" after a government official insulted unemployed youth. This protest challenges Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
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The protests started because of leaked medical entrance exams in India.
The movement is mainly led by young people, especially from India’s Generation Z.
Protesters call themselves "cockroaches," a name taken from a government official's insult.
The government official compared unemployed youth to cockroaches.
This is one of the biggest youth-led protests against Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
The protests highlight dissatisfaction and challenges faced by young people in India.
The article was produced by Zeba Warsi with contributions from Uzair Usmani and Naila Khan.
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A shot was fired outside the US Consulate in Toronto for the second time in four months. No one was hurt, but the building was damaged, and police are still investigating the incident.
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At least one shot was fired near the US Consulate General in Toronto early in the morning.
No injuries were reported, but the consulate’s front was damaged, and a shell casing was found.
A white sedan fled the scene at high speed; police briefly chased it but stopped for safety reasons.
No suspects have been caught yet, and the investigation continues.
The US Department of State is working closely with Canadian authorities.
This is the second shooting at this consulate since March 10, when shots were also fired, and a police officer was later killed during the arrest operation.
Toronto police say some young people are being recruited through secret messaging apps to commit shootings and film them for money, with targets including the US Consulate and other sites.
Police and international law enforcement agencies like the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and FBI are cooperating on the investigation.
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