Audio from the cockpit of an Amazon cargo plane shows that one pilot warned the plane was going too fast while landing at Miami International Airport. Federal investigators are asking the pilots questions as part of the crash investigation.
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The audio is from the cockpit of an Amazon cargo plane.
One pilot warned about excess speed during the plane’s approach to the runway.
The plane was landing at Miami International Airport.
Federal investigators are interviewing the pilots involved.
The crash is currently under investigation by authorities.
The incident was covered by CBS News reporters.
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Japan has asked the United Nations to change a new world map because it shows disputed islands as part of Russia. These islands, called the Kuril Islands or Northern Territories, were taken by the Soviet Union in 1945, but Japan says they belong to it.
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The UN General Assembly adopted a new world map using the Equal Earth projection, which adjusts the size of continents.
The map makes Africa appear larger and North America and Europe smaller.
Japan supported the map’s adoption but objects to how the Kuril Islands are shown in Russia’s color.
The Kuril Islands have been disputed since 1945 when the Soviet Union took control.
Japan called the map’s depiction against its government’s position and asked for corrections through diplomatic channels.
Japan wants to stop wrong ideas about its territories from spreading.
Japan’s relations with Russia worsened after President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed islands, which Japan said was unacceptable.
Russia rejected Japan’s claims, calling them politically and legally unfounded.
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An Amazon Air cargo plane went past the end of a runway in Miami, causing a crash that killed five people and injured at least five others. The investigation found that the second pilot had warned about the plane’s speed before the accident.
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The incident involved an Amazon Air cargo plane in Miami.
The plane overshot the runway, meaning it went too far beyond where it was supposed to stop.
Five people died in the crash.
At least five other people were injured.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the accident.
The second pilot on the flight warned about the plane’s speed before the crash.
The event happened during landing at the airport.
CBS News is providing ongoing coverage of the investigation.
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A high-profile businessman was cleared of charges in the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking concerns about ongoing corruption and weak rule of law in Malta. A Council of Europe inquiry led by Shami Chakrabarti will investigate judicial failures and the lack of reforms to protect journalists and fight corruption.
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Daphne Caruana Galizia, an anti-corruption journalist, was killed in a car bombing in Malta in 2017.
Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy businessman, was acquitted of involvement in her murder by a jury vote of 8-1.
The verdict caused shock and disbelief in Malta and beyond, with many believing Fenech was guilty.
Malta’s public prosecutor is preparing an appeal to seek a retrial.
Shami Chakrabarti was appointed special rapporteur to lead an inquiry into the case and Malta’s justice system failures.
Malta has not implemented many recommended legal reforms since the murder case.
European officials suggested the EU could apply financial pressure on Malta to encourage reforms.
Malta receives more financial aid from the EU than it contributes but faces criticism for its handling of corruption and press freedom.
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New research shows that people in Indonesia may have used betel nuts as a drug as far back as 25,000 years ago. Scientists found unusual patterns on ancient teeth, which they believe came from sucking betel nuts, a substance that can create mild euphoria and alertness.
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Scientists studied skeletal remains from Sulawesi, Indonesia, dating 25,000-16,000 years ago and 7,600-6,300 years ago.
Both ancient individuals showed deep grooves on their teeth caused by sucking whole betel nuts.
Betel nuts come from the Areca catechu palm and can make people feel mildly euphoric and more aware.
Betel nut use is the fourth most common psychoactive substance worldwide after alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine.
Previously, scientists thought drug use began about 13,000 years ago with alcohol after farming started.
The study suggests drug use may have started much earlier with hunter-gatherer communities.
Today, betel nuts are usually chewed with slaked lime and other ingredients, especially in South and Southeast Asia.
Experiments showed that even sucking whole betel nuts releases enough active compounds to affect the brain.
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Spain’s intelligence agency warned of a possible large group of migrants trying to cross into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco before it happened in late July. The Spanish government released documents showing these warnings, but Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the alerts did not predict the size or scale of the crossing.
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Spain’s National Intelligence Center issued alerts about migrant groups planning to cross into Ceuta in late July.
The warnings included social media posts encouraging migrants to climb the border fence or swim around it on July 30, coinciding with Morocco’s Throne Day.
The intelligence agency sent messages to both Spanish and Moroccan authorities before the mass crossing started.
On July 30, a report said Moroccan forces did not stop the migrants and seemed passive during the event.
More than 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta in just a few days, creating a humanitarian crisis with thousands still in the city weeks later.
Some migrants are living in temporary camps or on the streets, including many unaccompanied children.
Prime Minister Sánchez denied there was clear warning of a crisis on the scale that occurred.
NGOs reported over 140 migrants died trying to cross during the event, making it Spain’s deadliest mass crossing.
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A Church of England bishop said fascism is increasing in the UK, pointing to recent anti-migrant protests and racist attacks. He called on the church to oppose the misuse of Christian symbols by nationalist groups and warned that rising nationalism threatens social unity.
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Daniel Thomas, linked to far-right groups, led masked anti-migrant protests at UK ports chanting religious slogans.
Bishop Arun Arora described incidents in several cities including Dover, Portsmouth, Belfast, and Southampton as signs of growing fascist nationalism.
Recent events include racist firebombings, hateful graffiti on a child, and violent protests against migrants.
The bishop said this new nationalism damages community, social cohesion, and peace in the UK.
Church leaders said Christian symbols are being wrongly used by nationalist groups and stressed the true Christian message is about love, not hate.
The Church of England held an event to highlight the need for racial justice and the protection of diverse clergy.
Archbishop Sarah Mullally urged Christian leaders to speak out against intimidation and racism.
Clergy have faced direct confrontation by anti-immigration protesters inside church buildings.
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The Ground Zero national September 11 memorial and museum in New York City honors the nearly 3,000 people who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks. Visitors from around the world gather each year to remember the lives lost and reflect on the impact of the event.
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The memorial took 10 years to build and consists of two granite basins where the Twin Towers once stood.
The names of all 2,977 victims are inscribed on bronze panels around the basins.
The towers were part of the World Trade Center complex designed to boost trade and revitalization in lower Manhattan.
Visitors say the memorial brings a solemn and reflective atmosphere, especially near the anniversary.
People from many countries visit, showing the global impact of the attacks.
The memorial serves as both a place of mourning and a reminder of the consequences of terrorism on civilians worldwide.
Some visitors share personal stories connecting to the attacks, including family losses and trauma.
The memorial uses steel from the original towers to create inscriptions, linking it directly to the site.
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Two young men died after falling on a mountain ridge in Snowdonia while hiking in winter conditions. They tried to call 999 for help, but the emergency call was not properly escalated, delaying the rescue.
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Eddie Hill, 20, and Jayden Long, 19, died on Crib y Ddysgl ridge in Snowdonia on 19 February.
The men were walking in extreme winter weather and did not have full climbing gear like crampons or ice axes.
A 999 emergency call was made but was abandoned and not acted on quickly due to lack of information.
Mountain rescue teams and a coastguard helicopter searched the area after being alerted.
The bodies were found after a search involving drones and rescue dogs.
Police said the 999 call was not escalated as it should have been, and lessons were learned from the incident.
The assistant coroner concluded the deaths were accidents caused by falls on steep, icy terrain.
A report will be sent to North Wales Police to address concerns about the emergency response.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have taken control of Mocha port on the Red Sea coast in a serious escalation of fighting with the Saudi-backed government. The conflict threatens key shipping routes and raises concerns about Iran’s influence in the region, with ongoing airstrikes and ground battles between the two sides.
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The Houthis have seized the port of Mocha and other strategic areas along Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
Control of this coast affects two important shipping chokepoints near Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Fighting is the most intense since a 2022 UN ceasefire and may not reduce soon.
Saudi Arabia has launched about 40 airstrikes on Houthi targets in retaliation.
The Yemeni government is pulling back forces near Mocha to regroup.
The conflict involves missile and drone attacks by the Houthis on Saudi territory.
Around 276 deaths were estimated during five days of heavy fighting.
Iran is seen as supporting the Houthis, while the US and Saudi Arabia oppose them.
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A cargo ship caught fire while being repaired at a Chinese port, killing at least 20 people and leaving five missing. The fire started in the morning and was put out in the afternoon, with some people rescued and injured.
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The fire happened on the cargo ship named Ocean Melody in the port of Qingdao, China.
The ship was docked for repairs at the Beihai Shipbuilding Company.
There were 42 people on the ship at the time of the fire.
12 people were safely evacuated, and 5 were injured and taken to hospital.
The fire began around 11 a.m. and was extinguished by 2:30 p.m. local time.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang ordered urgent rescue efforts.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
President Xi emphasized the importance of holding those responsible accountable.
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Puerto Rico is facing a serious water crisis due to drought and failing infrastructure, leaving many residents without reliable water for daily needs. People in San Juan have been organizing protests, demanding the government improve water services and infrastructure.
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Many Puerto Rican households keep large water reserves because regular water service is unreliable.
A severe drought caused water levels in important dams to drop, affecting about half a million people.
Puerto Rico’s governor declared a state of emergency due to the drought.
The water crisis worsens problems caused by old and poorly managed infrastructure.
A new luxury development, Esencia, plans to use over a million gallons of water in an area already struggling with water shortages.
Local activists want the government to require rainwater collection systems to increase water availability.
Several groups, including Coalición Exigimos Agua and feminist organizations, have led protests demanding solutions.
The crisis adds to ongoing issues in Puerto Rico, such as power outages, weak healthcare, and financial problems that cause people to leave the island.
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A study of nearly 65,000 adults found that walking faster can lower the risk of early death, even if the total number of daily steps is low. People who walk more steps at a slower pace also benefit, showing that both walking speed and distance matter for health.
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The study involved 64,743 adults, average age 61.5, tracked for about eight years.
Participants wore wrist activity trackers measuring steps and walking speed (steps per minute).
Walking faster reduced the risk of early death, even for those taking fewer than 5,000 steps a day.
Walking between 7,500 and 10,000 steps daily at around 100 steps per minute (a brisk pace) showed the lowest death risk.
Those who walk slowly can still improve health by increasing their total daily steps to 5,000–7,500.
The popular 10,000-step goal started as a marketing idea, not science.
The study was observational; it shows associations but does not prove cause and effect.
Results may help middle-aged and older adults choose walking habits that fit their abilities and time.
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A new documentary film called NAZA reveals secret Israeli military systems used during the war on Gaza. The film features anonymous testimonies from Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers who describe how AI and phone hacking were used to target Palestinian civilians.
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NAZA is a documentary made by Israeli Oscar-winning directors, shown at the Venice film festival.
The film’s name is an Israeli military code for civilians expected to be killed in attacks.
It includes testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders who spoke anonymously.
Israeli forces used AI to identify low-ranking Hamas targets and bomb their homes at night.
Military hackers listened to private phone calls of Palestinians just before attacks.
Some witnesses described destroying neighborhoods where many civilians were still inside.
The film claims these actions were part of official military policy, not rogue behavior.
The documentary was produced under strong security to protect sources and information.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane was delayed from leaving Moldova due to a Russian drone entering Moldovan airspace. After confirming the drone had crashed far from the airport, Zelensky safely flew to Norway for King Harald V’s funeral and later visited Iceland and Canada.
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Zelensky and his wife were on a plane in Chisinau, Moldova, preparing to fly to Oslo when a Russian drone entered Moldova’s airspace.
Moldovan authorities closed their airspace, delaying Zelensky's plane for about an hour.
The drone was confirmed to have crashed 160 km away in a village called Mihăăilenii Vechi.
Zelensky arrived safely in Oslo and met with Norwegian leaders about military aid.
Russian drones have increased attacks in Ukraine and nearby regions in recent weeks.
Ukraine used drones to attack gas processing plants deep inside Russia.
Russia has targeted Ukrainian petrol stations to disrupt military efforts.
Peace talks involving the US have been ongoing but have not ended the conflict.
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China and the United States hope to soon agree on lowering import taxes on $30 billion worth of goods from each country. This potential deal is expected to be discussed when President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in Washington on September 24, aiming to stabilize trade relations.
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China and the U.S. are working on reducing tariffs on $30 billion of goods on each side.
The leaders of both countries will meet on September 24 in Washington, their third meeting in a year.
The tariff reductions are part of setting up a new U.S.-China Board of Trade and Board of Investment.
Tariffs were raised sharply during a trade war initiated by the U.S., with China responding similarly.
The agreement targets cuts on “nonsensitive” goods with similar value traded both ways.
The current trade truce on tariffs will end on November 10, increasing the importance of talks.
U.S. exports to China could benefit more from the reductions than Chinese exports to the U.S.
Overall trade volume between the two countries has dropped since tariffs were implemented.
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UK ministers are considering raising the price of water for some users because of serious water shortages caused by droughts and climate change. Officials say the current system lets large businesses pay too little for the water they use, and they want to change this to better manage the limited supply.
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Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales are in drought, affecting 27 million people with water restrictions.
By 2055, England might face a shortage of 5 billion litres of water each day if changes are not made.
Big businesses, like oil refineries and paper mills, pay less the more water they use, unlike households who face rising water bills.
The government is reviewing how water licenses are priced and how water's value is calculated.
Datacentres are using millions of litres of drinking water daily, and their usage is expected to triple by 2030.
Water industry representatives say cheap water pricing leads to waste and poor management.
Environment Agency officials want to ensure water is priced fairly and used where it is most needed.
There is a call from environmental groups to overhaul water licensing to address drought and protect nature.
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The Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford will return 39 human remains of the Naga people from north-eastern India after nearly 100 years. This return follows six years of discussions and is seen by the Naga community as a way to honor their ancestors and address colonial injustices.
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The Pitt Rivers Museum held 39 pieces of Naga human remains, including skull parts and skin, for about 80 years.
These remains came from the Naga tribes who live in Nagaland, India, and parts of Myanmar.
The museum started checking its collection in 2020 to correct past wrongs and put the human remains into storage.
In November, a Naga group will visit Oxford for a ceremony to officially receive the remains.
The remains will be returned to Nagaland and buried in a traditional ceremony in Kohima, the state capital.
The repatriation talks began in 2020 after a Naga anthropologist contacted the museum.
The process involved many Naga tribes and community volunteers working together.
The museum acknowledged the colonial history involved in acquiring the remains and aims to give them a respectful home.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is fully committed to his goals in Ukraine. He is expected to increase military actions to reach his aims because not doing so might threaten his position.
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Putin is deeply involved in the conflict in Ukraine.
He may escalate, or intensify, military actions to achieve his goals.
The reason for escalation is to avoid losing power or facing serious consequences.
The situation in Ukraine is critical for Putin's leadership.
The article suggests that time and options for Putin are limited in this conflict.
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Iran launched attacks on a U.S. military base in Jordan, damaging multiple American aircraft, including one A-10 attack plane that lost a wing. These strikes followed U.S. attacks on Iranian-linked tankers, and no U.S. personnel were reported dead. President Trump said the conflict may end after the U.S. midterm elections but ruled out near-term negotiations with Iran.
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Iranian forces attacked the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan overnight, damaging several U.S. military aircraft.
One A-10 Thunderbolt attack plane was heavily damaged, losing a wing.
About eight F-15 fighter jets received light damage but were returned to service.
No U.S. casualties were reported from the strikes on the Jordanian base.
The attacks came after the U.S. struck five Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iran targeting a U.S. Navy warship.
More than 30 U.S. Patriot missile defenses were launched in response to Iranian strikes in Jordan.
President Trump stated the war might end right after the midterm elections and said he is not currently seeking talks with Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it attacked eight tankers and two warships, including the base in Jordan.
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