Russian forces are attacking the eastern Ukrainian cities of Slovyansk and Kramatorsk, which remain under full Ukrainian control in the Donbas region. The area is heavily targeted by Russian glide bombs, causing many civilian injuries and forcing evacuations.
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Slovyansk and Kramatorsk are the largest cities still fully controlled by Ukraine in Donbas.
Police have started forced evacuations, especially for families with children, due to worsening security.
Russia controls almost all of Luhansk region and about 80% of Donetsk region, aiming to take full control of Donbas.
The Russian military is using glide bombs, which are heavy bombs that glide to targets silently and cause major damage.
The number of civilian injuries from Russian attacks rose from 70 in June to 212 in August.
Residential areas and important city infrastructure have been heavily damaged.
Anti-drone nets have been set up in Kramatorsk to defend against unmanned aerial attacks.
Kramatorsk is the current seat of the Donetsk regional administration after Donetsk city was captured.
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A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing after the cabin lost air pressure. This was one of four emergency landings Delta had in one week, involving issues like cabin fumes and pressurization problems.
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Delta Air Lines had four emergency landings in one week.
Two emergencies were caused by reports of cabin fumes.
Two emergencies, including Thursday’s incident, were due to lost cabin pressurization.
Lost pressurization means the air pressure inside the plane dropped unexpectedly.
When pressurization fails, planes must land quickly for passenger safety.
Kris Van Cleave reported details about the most recent incident.
The news was shared by CBS News and is available on their app.
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The 9/11 attacks in 2001 were a major failure of intelligence sharing and imagination by the US government, with warnings present but not acted upon. Since then, the US and other countries have improved how they share information and coordinate counter-terrorism efforts, but some failures still happened after 9/11.
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The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people and involved hijacked planes flown into the World Trade Center.
The CIA knew about al-Qaeda and its leader Osama Bin Laden before 9/11 but failed to stop the attacks due to poor information sharing and assessment.
The 9/11 Commission blamed US agencies for failures in imagination, policy, and management leading to the attacks.
Since 2001, intelligence sharing between agencies like the CIA, FBI, MI5, and international partners has greatly improved.
New organizations were created, such as the US National Counter Terrorism Center and a Director of National Intelligence, to enhance cooperation and information flow.
The UK uses fusion centers where intelligence officers from different agencies and countries work closely together.
The US and UK intelligence services (CIA and MI6) have a strong relationship supported by the Five Eyes alliance (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand).
Despite improvements, intelligence and planning failures have continued, including issues before the 2003 Iraq invasion.
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A new CBS documentary called "Daughters of 9/11" follows two women who lost their fathers in the 2001 attacks. They seek justice by focusing on Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind 9/11. Retired FBI Agent Frank Pellegrino, who spent over ten years searching for Mohammed and interviewed him, talks about this effort.
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The documentary "Daughters of 9/11" airs on CBS.
It features two women whose fathers died in the September 11 attacks.
These women want Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to be held responsible for the attacks.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is considered the alleged mastermind behind 9/11.
Retired FBI Special Agent Frank Pellegrino hunted for Mohammed for more than a decade.
Pellegrino eventually questioned Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Pellegrino discusses his experience on the CBS show "The Takeout."
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Female DJs have reported facing harassment, rude behaviour, and intimidation while working in nightlife venues. They say women DJs are often treated more like visitors than as professionals and experience more unwanted attention than male DJs.
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Female DJs like Anna McAteer, Andrea Shearer, and Julie Dunne shared their experiences of harassment during performances.
Harassment includes people interfering with DJ equipment and making inappropriate or aggressive comments.
Andrea Shearer received online abuse accusing her of getting gigs because she is a woman and making false claims about her personal life.
Anna McAteer said men have entered the DJ booth without permission and interrupted her sets multiple times.
Physical intimidation has occurred, such as a man asking inappropriate questions and touching equipment.
Julie Dunne stopped DJing in bars after an aggressive incident with a man demanding a song.
Women working in other nightlife roles like photographers and bar staff also face similar behaviour.
The DJs believe these problems reflect wider attitudes towards women in the nightlife industry, not just isolated events.
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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels took control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha, as part of their attack on Saudi-backed government forces. Saudi Arabia responded with many airstrikes after the Houthis carried out attacks in Saudi territory.
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The Houthis seized Mocha, a key port on the Red Sea, and nearby Zuqar Island.
The Houthis control large parts of northwest Yemen and have been fighting Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.
The Bab al-Mandab strait near Mocha links Asia to Europe and is important for global shipping.
The conflict is connected to a wider Middle East war involving US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran-backed groups.
The war has disrupted maritime traffic and caused oil prices to rise above $100 per barrel.
Yemen’s recognized government called for protection of the country’s coasts and control restoration.
Many civilians fled Mocha due to heavy fighting and airstrikes.
The Houthis have used drones and missiles to disrupt Red Sea shipping routes before, and controlling the coast increases their power in the region.
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of planning the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He has been held by the U.S. government since 2003 while awaiting trial.
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is identified as the person behind the 9/11 attacks.
The attacks occurred on September 11, 2001.
He was captured and taken into U.S. custody in 2003.
The U.S. has kept him detained as part of the legal process.
The 9/11 attacks targeted locations in the United States, causing many deaths and damage.
His trial has faced delays over the years.
The U.S. government views him as a major terrorist figure.
CBS News covered his story in a program called 60 Minutes Archive.
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The acting U.S. Navy secretary, Hung Cao, said Iran caused heavy damage to a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain. This incident highlights rising tensions between Iran and the United States in the Middle East.
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Iran attacked a U.S. Navy base located in Bahrain.
The attack caused significant damage to the base.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao publicly described the damage as severe.
Bahrain hosts important U.S. military facilities in the Gulf region.
This event reflects ongoing conflict issues between Iran and the U.S. military presence in the area.
No details were given in this summary about casualties or the exact nature of the damage.
The U.S. maintains naval forces in Bahrain to help secure the region and protect shipping routes.
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The Iran-backed Houthis have taken control of Mokha, an important port city in Yemen. This city is located on the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a key point for global shipping through the Red Sea. This move increases tensions and risks in the region, affecting oil markets.
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The Houthis are a group supported by Iran.
They recently captured Mokha, a port city in Yemen.
Mokha is on the Bab el-Mandeb, a vital waterway for ships.
The Bab el-Mandeb links the Red Sea to other major shipping routes.
Yemen’s internationally recognized government has allies who lost control of Mokha.
The fighting suggests Yemen could return to full-scale war.
Control over this area can influence the flow and price of oil globally.
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Hillary Clinton questioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of warnings about the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. An Israeli newspaper reported that Netanyahu received a warning from the UAE president before the attack but did not share it with top security officials. Netanyahu denies these claims and plans to sue the newspaper.
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Hamas launched a deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.
The attack led to a war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, causing over 73,000 Palestinian deaths according to local health authorities.
Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that Netanyahu was warned 10 days before the attack by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed about Hamas’ planned operation.
Netanyahu allegedly did not alert Israel’s main security agencies after receiving this warning.
Netanyahu called the report a "wicked fabrication" and plans to sue Haaretz.
Hillary Clinton called this a failure of leadership but said she does not know Netanyahu’s exact reasons.
Some Israeli opposition leaders say Netanyahu should resign because of the attack’s handling.
Haaretz stands by its reporting, and an Emirati source confirmed the conversation about the warning.
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The Israeli military destroyed an underground Hezbollah base on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. Israeli officials said they will stay in the area to stop Hezbollah from rebuilding, while Hezbollah has not yet responded to the attack.
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Israeli forces destroyed Hezbollah tunnels and weapons in southern Lebanon near the Israeli border.
The Ali al-Taher ridge is a key area contested by Israel and Hezbollah in ongoing conflicts.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz said Israel will remain in the area to prevent Hezbollah's return.
Hezbollah reportedly built an underground base with command centers, weapons stores, and living spaces.
This base included rockets, missiles, drones, anti-tank missiles, mines, and explosives.
Iran warned the U.S. it would respond strongly if Israel continued attacks on this site.
A ceasefire was agreed in June, aiming for Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament, but progress has stalled.
Israel has recently seized strategic positions in southern Lebanon to create a buffer zone against Hezbollah.
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A boy who used a laptop on his abdomen for many hours developed a skin condition called erythema ab igne (EAI), also known as toasted skin syndrome. This condition happens after long exposure to low heat and causes a reddish, lace-like rash. The boy’s skin got worse over time but showed no serious internal injuries.
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The boy had a patch of reddish-brown marks on his abdomen shaped like irregular circles and lace patterns.
He used to rest his laptop on his stomach for up to eight hours a day, often while it was charging.
The doctors initially thought the marks were bruises but found no internal injuries on scans.
A chest X-ray showed a small patch in his lung, possibly a minor infection, treated with antibiotics.
The marks worsened over two weeks and became tender with skin breaking down.
Doctors diagnosed the boy with erythema ab igne (EAI), caused by repeated low-level heat exposure.
EAI is usually seen in adults exposed to heat from heating pads, heaters, or certain jobs.
The condition results from damage to skin blood vessels due to long-term heat contact, causing the rash.
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August 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded worldwide. This extreme heat has caused warnings about high temperatures in parts of the United States.
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August 2026 set a new global record for the highest average temperature.
Record heat conditions affected many areas around the world.
Parts of the U.S. experienced extreme heat warnings because of this weather.
The heat is part of a larger trend of rising global temperatures.
Such heat can impact health, agriculture, and the environment.
Weather patterns like tropical storms are being closely tracked alongside the heat.
The report comes as climate concerns continue to grow worldwide.
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Israel has destroyed tunnels built by Hezbollah under the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The explosions caused a 4.1-magnitude tremor, and Israel says this action gives it full control of the area both above and below ground.
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Israel targeted and demolished tunnels built by Hezbollah, an armed group supported by Iran.
The tunnels were located under the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon.
The destruction caused a 4.1-magnitude earthquake-like tremor, confirmed by the US Geological Survey.
Hezbollah’s underground network included rockets, missiles, drones, machine guns, anti-tank missiles, mines, and explosives.
The tunnels also housed a Hezbollah command center called the "Badr" unit.
Some Hezbollah fighters left the area, while others were killed by Israeli air and artillery strikes.
Israel announced it had taken control of the Ali al-Taher ridge last week.
Since March, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in over 4,300 deaths, according to Lebanese authorities.
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Spain’s Parliament has approved a law to give citizenship to tens of thousands of Western Saharans born before 1977, when Spain controlled the territory. The law still needs approval from the Senate before it becomes official.
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Spain’s lower house of Parliament voted 168-31 in favor of the law, with 145 abstentions.
The citizenship applies to Sahrawis born before September 29, 1977, and their children, even if they never lived in Spain.
Sahrawi groups estimate 70,000 to 120,000 people could get Spanish nationality.
Western Sahara was a Spanish colony until 1975, after which Morocco and Mauritania took control.
Morocco claims Western Sahara, but the Polisario Front, supported by Algeria, wants an independent Sahrawi state.
There have been recent tensions between Spain and Morocco, partly due to a large migrant arrival in Ceuta from Morocco.
The bill was supported by Spain’s Socialist Party and left-wing partners, while the conservative People’s Party abstained and far-right Vox opposed it.
Moroccan officials have said they do not oppose Sahrawis gaining Spanish citizenship.
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Two daughters of people who died in the 9/11 attacks share their feelings about whether the man accused of planning the attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will be punished. Their stories are shown in a new documentary called "Daughters of 9/11."
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Elizabeth Miller’s father, Douglas, was a firefighter who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Jessica Trant’s father, Daniel, was a Cantor Fitzgerald bond salesman killed on the 104th floor of the North Tower.
The documentary "Daughters of 9/11" tells the story of these two women and their experiences.
The women are concerned about whether Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of masterminding the 9/11 attacks, will face justice.
The documentary premieres on Friday.
The two women spoke about their story with CBS News.
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Peru has joined the "Shield of the Americas," a security alliance led by the United States to share information and work together against drug cartels. This move was announced by Peru’s new leader, Keiko Fujimori, after talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to Lima.
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Peru joined the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (ACCC), also known as the "Shield of the Americas."
The alliance focuses on intelligence sharing and military cooperation to fight drug cartels and crime.
Peru is the world’s second-largest cocaine producer, after Colombia.
Keiko Fujimori became Peru’s president in July and has emphasized security issues in her campaign.
Marco Rubio visited South America to strengthen relations between the U.S. (under President Donald Trump) and conservative governments in the region.
The U.S. wants Peru and other countries to reduce economic ties with China, which is Peru’s main trading partner.
Local protests opposed Rubio’s visit and Peru joining the alliance, fearing loss of national sovereignty.
The U.S. government says it will only take security actions in these countries with their permission.
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Israel’s military announced that it destroyed a group of tunnels used by Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon on the Ali al-Taher ridge. Reports say dozens of Hezbollah fighters’ bodies were found inside these tunnels.
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The tunnels were located on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon.
The tunnels belonged to Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon.
Israel’s military destroyed this network of tunnels.
Dozens of Hezbollah fighters were reportedly found dead inside the tunnels.
The tunnels had strategic importance for Hezbollah’s operations.
The information comes from reports citing Israeli military sources.
The event involves ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
This is part of the continuing conflict in the region.
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Hospitals in Gaza are reducing the use of electricity because they do not have enough fuel and engine oil. These power shortages make it hard for doctors to treat patients who need machines that run on electricity.
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Gaza’s hospitals face shortages of fuel and engine oil.
Due to these shortages, hospitals must limit the use of electricity.
Power cuts affect the operation of important medical equipment.
Nasser Hospital reports that patients who rely on this equipment are at serious risk.
Doctors warn that ongoing power disruptions harm vulnerable patients.
The shortage puts pressure on medical staff to manage limited electricity.
Fuel shortages are a key reason behind the rationing of power in hospitals.
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European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, have urged Europe to increase its efforts in the space sector. They want Europe to compete with the United States and China in areas like satellite communications and manned space missions.
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European leaders call for stronger action in space technology and exploration.
Europe has strong science and industry in space but lacks enough investment and political coordination.
The United States and China currently lead in terms of investment and launch frequency.
Europe aims to develop capabilities in both communications satellites and crewed spaceflight.
Experts say Europe needs larger scale projects and better political integration to compete globally.
An International Space Summit in Paris highlights Europe's focus on space ambitions.
Europe is seeking a clear and strategic direction to increase its role in the global space race.
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