The Hindu sect BAPS has recently faced criticism in France after an incident at the Eiffel Tower and the approval of a large temple near Paris. BAPS has been under scrutiny in the United States for more than five years, raising questions about how it gained support in France without earlier public concern.
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BAPS is a Hindu religious group involved in a recent dispute at the Eiffel Tower in France.
The group has put plans to build a large temple near Paris.
French public opinion is now questioning why authorities allowed the temple project without more checks.
BAPS has faced examination in the United States for over five years before this French attention.
Some Indians in France have been warning about far-right Hindu groups connected to BAPS for some time.
The issue highlights concerns over Hindu nationalism linked to Indian politics and culture abroad.
The topic received broader media coverage following the Eiffel Tower incident.
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Lake Mead’s water level has stopped falling rapidly and is now staying around 1,039 feet above sea level after reaching record lows due to a long drought. Although the drop has slowed, the reservoir remains far below full capacity, showing ongoing water shortages in the Colorado River basin.
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Lake Mead’s water level is about 1,038.83 feet, roughly 190 feet below full capacity.
The lake had its sharpest declines in spring and summer but is now stabilizing.
This year, the water level fell longer into summer than usual before leveling off.
The Colorado River basin has faced a drought lasting more than 20 years.
Higher temperatures cause more evaporation and less water runoff into reservoirs.
Lake Mead supplies drinking water, irrigation, and power to millions in the western U.S.
Even wet winters cannot fully restore the reservoir to past water levels.
Experts warn that the water shortage problem is long-term and will not disappear quickly.
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Four people were injured and taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident in south-east London on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services, including ambulance crews and the air ambulance, responded quickly to the scene on Bromley High Street.
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The stabbing happened on Bromley High Street in south-east London.
Emergency services were called at 2:19 pm on Thursday.
Ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, and London’s air ambulance were sent to the scene.
Four people were treated at the scene and then taken to the hospital.
A part of Bromley High Street was cordoned off by the police.
An emergency vehicle was visible at the location according to a photo shared online.
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Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi says that the current conflict with Iran is using up important U.S. weapons and military resources. This situation reduces the U.S.'s ability to prevent conflict with China in the Indo-Pacific region.
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The U.S. is currently involved in a military conflict with Iran.
This conflict is consuming critical weapons stockpiles of the U.S.
Military resources are being shifted away from the Indo-Pacific region.
The Indo-Pacific region is strategically important in dealing with China.
Using resources in the Iran conflict weakens U.S. deterrence against China.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi raised these concerns publicly.
Deterrence means preventing conflict by showing strength.
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August 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded worldwide, according to Europe’s climate monitor. This extreme heat happened as a very strong El Niño weather pattern grew, causing high temperatures, heatwaves, and wildfires in many places.
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August 2026 reached the highest global temperatures ever measured on land and sea.
Europe and the contiguous United States experienced their hottest summer on record.
The extreme heat caused severe heatwaves and many wildfires.
The strong El Niño pattern is linked to these record-breaking temperatures.
El Niño is a climate event that warms the Pacific Ocean and changes weather worldwide.
The climate monitor predicting these facts is based in Europe.
The situation suggests more heat and weather extremes may happen soon.
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Four people were injured in a stabbing on Bromley High Street in London and were taken to hospital. The police closed the road while emergency services, including paramedics and the air ambulance, responded to the incident.
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The stabbing happened on Bromley High Street in London.
Four people were taken to hospital after the attack.
Paramedics and the London Air Ambulance arrived at 14:19 BST on Thursday.
Bromley High Street was closed in both directions between Ringers Road and Ethelbert Road.
Police cordoned off part of the High Street for the investigation.
A witness reported seeing a fight that moved onto the High Street.
A gambling shop manager locked in customers to keep them safe during the incident.
The shop remained closed after the event as the situation calmed.
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Norway’s Prime Minister said a drone nearly hit President Zelensky’s plane while it was leaving Moldova. Ukrainian officials said this claim was exaggerated and downplayed the risk to the president.
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The incident reportedly happened as Zelensky’s plane took off from Moldova.
Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store shared the information publicly.
Ukrainian presidential sources described the risk as overstated.
The possible drone threat was linked to Zelensky’s trip to Oslo, Norway.
There is no confirmation that Zelensky or his plane were harmed.
The claims were discussed amid current tensions in the region.
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suing an Israeli newspaper, Haaretz, for publishing reports that the United Arab Emirates warned him about a planned Hamas attack before it happened on 7 October 2023. Netanyahu denies receiving any warning and calls the report false. The article appeared as Israel prepares for an important general election.
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Haaretz reported that UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu in a September 2023 phone call about a major Hamas attack.
Netanyahu’s office said no such warning was given and called the report a "sinister plot."
The report said the Hamas attack on 7 October killed about 1,200 Israelis and led to a large Israeli military response.
Haaretz stands by its reporting and rejected Netanyahu’s defamation lawsuit.
The report was based on multiple sources and new book research and claims Netanyahu did not inform key Israeli security agencies about the UAE warning.
Netanyahu reportedly reacted calmly to the warning and believed the attack would happen in the West Bank, not Gaza.
The story emerged as Israel’s general election campaign begins, with the vote on 27 October seen as a judgment of Netanyahu’s leadership.
On the same day, the UK announced sanctions on settlements in the West Bank, leading to tensions with Israel.
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The Tooro kingdom in Uganda is facing a dispute over who should become the next king after the recent death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The royal clan’s committee selected Prince Edward, a television presenter, as the new king, but the late king’s sister said that according to his will, his son—whose existence was previously unknown—should inherit the throne.
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King Oyo Nyimba took the throne in 1995 at age three and died on 27 August while receiving cancer treatment in the US.
The royal clan’s succession committee named Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a news anchor, as crown prince.
Princess Ruth, Oyo’s sister, claimed the late king named a son in his will as the rightful heir.
Oyo was unmarried and his son had never been publicly revealed before his death.
The Tooro kingdom’s prime minister confirmed the king left behind a son but said his identity would be revealed later according to tradition.
A royal succession requires the heir to be introduced to elders and must be born to a queen officially married to the king.
The queen mother and royal family disputed the committee’s choice, calling it a self-appointed group acting without following the will.
Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni paid respects by laying a wreath at the late king’s casket.
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Yemen's Houthi movement has taken control of the important port city of Mokha from forces supported by Saudi Arabia. The Houthis’ gain brings them closer to controlling a major shipping route at the Bab al-Mandab strait. The conflict has caused many deaths, displaced thousands, and led to increased attacks on Saudi Arabia, affecting global oil prices.
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The Houthis seized Mokha, a key port on the Red Sea in Yemen.
Mokha is near the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical waterway for international shipping.
Hundreds of people have died and thousands have been forced to leave their homes since fighting escalated last week.
Houthis launched drones and missile attacks on southern Saudi Arabia, injuring 73 civilians and causing fires at oil facilities.
Saudi Arabia and its allies have been fighting the Houthis for over ten years in Yemen’s civil war.
The Houthis said their attacks were retaliation for Saudi air strikes and blockades on their territory.
The Red Sea is important for Saudi Arabia’s oil exports, especially since the Strait of Hormuz has been closed due to tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
The conflict has led to a rise in global oil prices, hitting $100 per barrel recently.
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President Donald Trump said he had a positive conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian attacks continue in Ukraine, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plane was nearly hit by a Russian drone, according to Norway’s prime minister.
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President Trump spoke with President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.
Trump described the conversation as "great."
Russian military actions continue to cause damage in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s plane narrowly avoided being hit by a Russian drone.
Norway’s prime minister reported the drone incident.
The situation in Ukraine remains dangerous amid ongoing conflict.
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President Donald Trump said the war involving Iran will not end before the U.S. midterm elections finish. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell interviewed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the situation in Iran on the show "60 Minutes."
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President Trump expects the conflict with Iran to continue past the midterm elections.
Norah O'Donnell conducted an interview with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The interview was part of the CBS News program "60 Minutes."
The discussion focused on what victory would look like in the Iran conflict.
The news was shared through CBS News and is available on their app.
The article highlights ongoing U.S. government attention to the situation in Iran.
Defense Secretary Hegseth's views were sought to provide insight on the war with Iran.
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A new documentary called "Daughters of 9/11" explores the investigation of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of planning the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Two women who lost their fathers in the attacks, Elizabeth Miller and Jessica Trant, discuss their experiences and the search for justice alongside a former FBI agent.
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The documentary "Daughters of 9/11" is available on Paramount+.
It focuses on Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks.
Elizabeth Miller and Jessica Trant lost their fathers in the 9/11 attacks.
They share their personal stories and pursuit of justice.
Former FBI special agent Frank Pellegrino appears in the discussion.
The documentary marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks.
The story was featured on the "CBS Mornings" program.
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The 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks will be marked with remembrance ceremonies in New York City, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Families of victims, first responders, and politicians will attend events to honor those who died at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, as well as those who later died from related illnesses.
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The 9/11 attacks in 2001 killed 2,977 people at three sites: World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
About 9,000 more people have died since then from illnesses caused by the attacks.
Ceremonies will take place in downtown Manhattan, the Pentagon, and Shanksville on the 25th anniversary.
A special ABC News program, "9/11 Tribute in Light: Live from Lower Manhattan," will air Friday night to honor victims and first responders.
The "Tribute in Light," two beams shining in the sky, will be displayed above lower Manhattan as part of the remembrance.
New York chefs and volunteers supported rescue workers by providing meals after the attacks.
Welles Crowther, a known 9/11 hero called the "man in the red bandana," is remembered for saving 18 people.
The events aim to help Americans reflect and remember the impact of 9/11 25 years later.
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Oil prices have stayed above $100 a barrel due to rising concerns about conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The two countries have exchanged military strikes, which has affected global oil markets.
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Oil prices are currently higher than $100 per barrel.
The price increase is linked to tensions and military actions between the U.S. and Iran.
Both the U.S. and Iran have carried out strikes against each other recently.
Rising oil prices can affect inflation and the cost of goods worldwide.
Market watchers are closely following events to see how the conflict develops.
CBS News reported on these events and their impact on oil prices.
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The Russian Orthodox Church sent a part of the hand of Dmitry Donskoy, a 14th-century Russian prince, to soldiers fighting in Ukraine to spiritually support them. The relic was brought to Russian-held areas in eastern Ukraine, where church leaders said it would help boost strength and victory for troops.
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The relic is a fragment of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand, a prince known for defeating the Mongols in 1380.
It was taken to the frontline in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, including the Saur-Mogila war memorial.
The Russian Orthodox Church said the relic would "invisibly" join soldiers in battle to help their cause.
The church has strongly supported Russia’s war effort since the full invasion started in February 2022.
Priests have been sent to military units, and churches pray for victory in the conflict.
Dmitry Donskoy’s remains were uncovered last month during restoration in the Kremlin’s Cathedral of the Archangel.
Critics say opening the tomb goes against religious rules, as his burial site was known but left untouched after his sainthood in 1988.
Similar relics, like those of another warrior prince Alexander Nevsky, have also been sent to the front this year.
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A study found that exposure to the common stomach bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) may increase the risk of colorectal cancer. While the bacteria is known to cause stomach cancer, researchers say more work is needed to confirm if it directly causes colorectal cancer.
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H. pylori is a common bacteria that infects over half of the world’s population, usually during childhood.
The bacteria can cause stomach infections that sometimes lead to ulcers and stomach cancer.
The World Health Organization classified H. pylori as a cancer-causing agent in 1994.
The study showed people exposed to H. pylori have about a 1.6 times higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.
The bacteria causes chronic inflammation in the stomach, which may affect other parts of the body and contribute to cancer development.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and causes over 55,000 deaths annually.
Researchers emphasize that the study found an association but not a direct cause between H. pylori and colorectal cancer.
The bacteria’s global prevalence is decreasing, coinciding with fewer stomach cancer cases.
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A mother bear near Truckee, California, lost two cubs after they were hit by vehicles on the same road within two weeks. Wildlife groups are urging drivers to slow down and want lower speed limits to help prevent more bear deaths.
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A mother bear was filmed calling for her cub after it was killed by a car near Truckee, California.
The cub’s death came two weeks after her other cub died on the same road in a vehicle collision.
The BEAR League, a nonprofit working to protect bears in the Lake Tahoe area, shared the video and helped keep the mother bear away from traffic.
Witnesses said the cub was injured badly in the crash, and the driver was very upset.
Nearby, another cub was hurt in a separate vehicle collision but survived.
Six bear cubs died in road accidents around Lake Tahoe in two weeks, including on highways and neighborhoods.
Wildlife experts say high speed limits and bears’ increased movement while feeding before winter make collisions more likely.
Officials advise drivers to slow down, especially at dawn and dusk, and not to swerve if they see bears on the road.
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Prince Harry, Bill Nye, Chrissy Teigen, and several other well-known figures will attend the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting. The event is organized by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is invited to this year’s meeting.
Bill Nye, a science educator known as the “Science Guy,” will participate.
Chrissy Teigen, a TV personality and entrepreneur, is also joining.
Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, will attend.
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, is part of the lineup.
The Clinton Global Initiative is an annual gathering focused on global development and partnerships.
The event is hosted by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
This meeting brings together leaders from different fields to discuss solutions for big world issues.
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Sandra Bullock talked about how becoming a mother and experiencing personal loss affected her acting in the movie "Practical Magic 2." She and actor Lee Pace discussed the upcoming sequel, which will premiere soon.
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Sandra Bullock is starring in "Practical Magic 2."
The movie is a sequel to the original "Practical Magic."
Bullock said motherhood influenced her performance.
Personal loss also shaped how she acted in the film.
Lee Pace is another actor featured in the movie.
The film is set to premiere on Friday.
The interview was conducted by Adriana Diaz for CBS News.
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