The UK announced new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which have been welcomed by several prominent Israeli figures. These sanctions aim to address the expansion of settlements and violence, and are supported by other countries including France, Canada, and several European nations.
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The UK introduced new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Prominent Israelis, including a former prime minister and ex-military leaders, supported the sanctions.
The sanctions target individuals involved in violence related to settlements, not the state of Israel itself.
Other countries like France, Canada, and 10 European nations announced or backed similar measures.
The UK’s foreign secretary announced the sanctions with unusually strong language.
A poll shows nearly 75% of Jewish Israelis support partial or full annexation of the West Bank.
Many leading Israeli political candidates oppose creating a Palestinian state.
Some Israeli security and cultural leaders have legally challenged their government over settler violence and policies in the West Bank.
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An RNLI volunteer in Portsmouth was wrongly accused online of helping migrants arrive by small boat, leading to abuse and being called a "traitor." The volunteer explained that the RNLI was there to keep people safe and denied assisting migrants, while the charity said the abuse towards its volunteers is unacceptable.
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An RNLI volunteer and colleagues were filmed in lifeboat gear near Portsmouth during anti-migrant protests.
Protesters blocked roads after migrants were brought to shore at Eastney port.
Online posts wrongly identified the volunteer as someone helping migrants and shared abusive messages.
The RNLI volunteer said their role was to protect protesters’ safety and denied being a "traitor."
The RNLI chief called the abuse of volunteers unacceptable and said their main work is rescuing people at sea.
Only a small portion (1.2%) of RNLI rescue missions last year involved people in distress in the Channel.
The UK Border Force intercepted about 95% of small migrant boats crossing the Channel.
Government officials are concerned about personal details of RNLI staff being shared online and are talking to tech companies about it.
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The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution encouraging the use of world maps that show continents in their true size instead of the traditional Mercator maps, which distort landmass sizes. Despite this, popular navigation apps like Google Maps and Apple Maps are unlikely to switch from the Mercator projection because it is practical for maritime navigation.
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The UN resolution promoting more accurate world maps was supported by 164 countries; six abstained, and only the United States opposed it.
The resolution is non-binding, meaning no one has to change their maps, but it encourages governments and companies to adopt maps like the Equal Earth projection.
The Mercator map, created in 1569, shows straight lines useful for sea navigation but makes landmasses near the poles appear much larger than they really are.
For example, Africa is about 14 times bigger than Greenland, but the Mercator map makes them look nearly the same size.
Popular navigation apps, including Google Maps with over 2 billion monthly users, still rely on the Mercator projection.
The Equal Earth map projection, created in 2018, shows landmasses in correct size but distorts their shapes.
Research shows that people who use maps with less size distortion estimate country sizes more accurately.
Distorted maps like Mercator can influence public views and even political decisions, such as opinions about the Trump administration’s interest in buying Greenland.
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A judge in Miami refused to release Andrew and Tristan Tate from detention while they fight being sent to the United Kingdom. The Tate brothers face legal charges there for rape and sex trafficking.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently detained in the U.S.
They are being asked to be sent to the U.K. to face charges.
The charges include rape and sex trafficking.
A judge in Miami ruled that the Tate brothers should remain in custody.
The court hearing was about whether they should be released while the extradition is decided.
The case is still developing, and more updates are expected.
The Tate brothers appeared at the Court of Appeals in Bucharest earlier this year.
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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said Iran will lose its oil tankers if it attacks U.S. ships. The U.S. and Iran have exchanged strikes recently, which has caused oil prices to rise quickly. The situation is causing concern about safety in the region.
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Senator Marco Rubio made a strong statement against Iran targeting U.S. ships.
Iran and the U.S. have been involved in recent attacks against each other.
These attacks have led to a fast increase in global oil prices.
The conflict involves actions affecting oil tankers in international waters.
Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran are affecting the oil market.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio.
The situation increases worries about stability and safety in the region near Iran.
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King Harald V of Norway was honored in a funeral ceremony in Oslo, attended by European royals including the Prince of Wales. After 13 days of national mourning, the king was laid to rest at Akershus Fortress, and his son Haakon VIII became the new king.
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King Harald V died in August after ruling Norway for 35 years.
A public service took place at Oslo Cathedral before the king was buried.
The burial happened in the crypt of the Palace Chapel at Akershus Fortress.
European royals, including the Prince of Wales, attended the funeral.
Flags were lowered to half-mast as a sign of respect.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects.
King Harald’s son, Haakon VIII, succeeded him and appeared with his family on the royal palace balcony.
Norway observed 13 days of national mourning after the king’s death.
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Two tropical storms could form soon in the eastern Pacific Ocean near Baja California, following Tropical Storm Lowell near Hawaii. Forecasters expect these storms to move west-northwest and possibly develop close to each other, which is unusual.
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Tropical Storm Lowell is moving north-northwest near Hawaii and recently weakened from hurricane status.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a system called EP96, south-southwest of Baja California, with an 80% chance of developing into a tropical depression within 48 hours.
A second low-pressure area may form south of Baja California this weekend or early next week, with a 40% chance of becoming a tropical depression within seven days.
Both systems are expected to follow similar paths west-northwest away from Mexico.
There is a chance the two storms could interact or merge, an event called the Fujiwhara effect.
NOAA forecasts an above-normal Pacific hurricane season due to ongoing El Niño conditions, which make storm formation more likely.
In contrast, the Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be below average because El Niño increases wind shear, reducing storm formation there.
So far, the Atlantic basin has had five named storms this year, none of which reached hurricane strength.
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Dozens of European royals and world leaders gathered in Oslo to honor King Harald V of Norway, who died at age 89 after ruling for 35 years. The funeral included a procession, a ceremony at Oslo Cathedral, public tributes, and a minute of silence across Norway.
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King Harald V died at the age of 89 after 35 years on the throne.
His funeral in Oslo was attended by European kings, the Prince of Wales, and leaders from countries including Ukraine and Germany.
The new King Haakon, Queen Mette-Marit, and Queen Sonja participated in the ceremonies.
Thousands of people lined the procession route from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre gave a speech praising the late king.
A minute of silence was observed nationwide, marked by bell tolls and a flyover of four fighter jets in honor of King Harald.
Family members, including Haakon’s children and other royals, walked behind the coffin during the procession.
The funeral came after a period of national mourning and amidst recent family challenges, including legal issues involving a step-grandson.
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A technical problem with the UK’s air traffic control system caused many flight delays and cancellations at major airports like Heathrow and Gatwick. Passengers experienced long waits, difficulties with luggage, and some had to sleep in airports or hotels while airlines worked to fix the situation.
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The air traffic control issue affected hundreds of thousands of passengers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Flights were cancelled or delayed at main UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, and Glasgow.
Nats, the UK’s air traffic control provider, said operations are now stable but some delays will continue.
Martin Rolfe, head of Nats, apologized and met with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, who requested a full investigation.
Passengers described crowded baggage reclaim areas, long waits, and having to sleep on floors in airports and hotels abroad.
More than 340 flights were cancelled on Wednesday alone.
Airlines must still get passengers to their destinations, sometimes using other carriers.
Passengers were advised to check flight status before going to airports.
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British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said that intelligence sharing between the UK and Israel will continue despite new UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements. The UK, backed by countries like Canada and France, has banned trade with illegal Israeli settlements to support a two-state solution and promote stability in the Middle East.
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The UK imposed sanctions banning trade with Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law.
Israel assured Britain that intelligence cooperation will continue as before.
The UK denies its intelligence sharing has supported Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
The US has not publicly criticized the UK sanctions and has shown some frustration with Israeli settlement policies.
President Donald Trump spoke with the UK Prime Minister before the sanctions were announced.
Canada and France joined the UK in the trade ban against Israeli settlements.
Several European countries plan to support or introduce similar sanctions.
France had previously proposed EU-wide measures but faced resistance from some EU members and the European Commission.
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A technical failure in the UK’s air traffic control system caused over 2,000 flight cancellations and major travel disruption. The Transport Secretary said the problem could have been avoided and ordered both an independent investigation and a review of the system’s resilience.
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The UK air traffic control system run by Nats failed for about four hours on Tuesday.
More than 2,000 flights were cancelled due to the outage.
The failure happened at Nats’ Swanwick Centre, which manages flight plans and updates for controllers.
The Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, ruled out a cyberattack but said the failure was avoidable.
Nats has had three major technical faults in three years causing disruption.
The Civil Aviation Authority will conduct an independent review and report back in six months.
Airlines UK criticized the system, saying airlines pay the costs of failures while responsible organizations face limited consequences.
Nats is partly government-owned (49%) and partly owned by UK airlines and Heathrow Airport.
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The UK has placed sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which led Israel to respond with actions such as closing the British Consulate in Jerusalem. This has caused tensions between the two countries, including differing opinions among UK officials and community leaders about the impact of these measures.
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The UK imposed sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, announced counter-measures against the UK.
One counter-measure is the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem by Israel.
Ed Miliband, a UK political figure, disagreed with Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis over the sanctions.
The Chief Rabbi called the sanctions a "truly dark day" and said it could put British Jews at greater risk.
The situation has led to ongoing political and diplomatic fallout between the UK and Israel.
The news was discussed by BBC correspondents Lyse Doucet and Jane Corbin in a podcast episode.
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Rock musicians Alice Cooper and Joe Perry from Aerosmith formed a new band called Hollywood Vampires. They appeared on CBS News to talk about how they started the band.
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Alice Cooper and Joe Perry are rock stars.
Joe Perry is also a member of the band Aerosmith.
They created a new group named Hollywood Vampires.
They explained the band's origin on CBS News 24/7 Mornings.
The interview is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Lucia Sisic, Miss Austria 2024, who had a congenital heart condition, died at age 22. She underwent multiple heart surgeries and publicly shared her health journey before her passing, though the exact cause of death was not disclosed.
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Lucia Sisic was Miss Austria 2024.
She suffered from a congenital heart valve defect.
Sisic had seven heart surgeries since childhood.
Her latest heart surgery was in winter 2023-2024.
She openly talked about her condition and thanked her doctors publicly.
No national Miss Austria competition took place after she won, so she held the title for two years.
Tributes came from fellow contestants, organizers, and heart health charities.
Sisic had Croatian and Bosnian roots and lived in Austria.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies a report that he was warned by the United Arab Emirates about Hamas planning an attack on October 7, 2023. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz said Netanyahu was warned but did not pass it on to security leaders, a claim Netanyahu calls false and plans to sue over. The coming Israeli election is expected to focus on how the surprise attack was handled.
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On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israel, killing over 1,200 people and kidnapping hundreds.
Haaretz reported that Netanyahu was warned days before by the UAE leader about the attack plans.
Netanyahu’s office denies any such phone call or warning took place before the attack.
Netanyahu plans to sue Haaretz and the reporter for defamation.
The UAE has maintained open communication with Israel since normalizing ties five years ago but has not confirmed or denied the report.
Israeli elections are scheduled for October 27, 2024, with Netanyahu currently in a tight race.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, an election rival, supports the report and calls Netanyahu’s alleged ignoring of the warning "criminal negligence."
Netanyahu says security officials, not him, were responsible for the failure to protect Israel on the attack day.
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More than 90 million people across the U.S. from California to Kentucky face dangerous heat and humidity. Temperatures are much higher than usual, with some places in Southern California feeling as hot as 113 to 116 degrees due to the mix of heat and moisture.
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Over 90 million people are under heat alerts from California to Kentucky.
Southern California is about 20 degrees hotter than normal with rare humidity.
Los Angeles may feel like 113 degrees, San Diego 102 degrees, and Indio 116 degrees.
Heat warnings cover cities like San Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.
Heat advisories apply to places including Bakersfield, San Francisco, and Sacramento.
The extreme heat will extend east to cities like Dallas, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Memphis, and Louisville.
Cooler weather is expected to arrive in parts of California by Saturday.
Heat will likely come back from Friday through Sunday in some places like Oklahoma City.
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Oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel due to increasing conflict in Iran and ongoing tensions related to Ukraine. These geopolitical issues are affecting the global oil market and causing prices to go up.
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Oil prices are currently above $100 per barrel.
Rising tensions in Iran are contributing to the increase.
Ongoing conflict and political issues around Ukraine are also impacting prices.
The situation is causing concerns about oil supply and energy security worldwide.
The information comes from a report by The Wall Street Journal and coverage by CBS News.
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A group of about 30 to 40 people gathered outside a hotel in Portsmouth, England, because they wrongly believed that migrants had arrived there. The hotel guests were actually the Pakistan under-19 national cricket team, and police confirmed there was no threat or offense.
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The incident took place at the Marriott Hotel in Cosham, Portsmouth.
False rumors spread online saying migrants had arrived by bus, causing a crowd to form.
A local councillor confirmed with hotel staff that the guests were the Pakistan under-19 cricket team.
Police spoke to protesters and explained the situation; no crimes were found.
The crowd left the hotel by about 9 p.m. on the same day.
The incident occurred shortly after migrants arrived by boat in Portsmouth, sparking protests.
Local MP Amanda Martin criticized the misinformation and called for fact-based discussions on immigration.
The England and Wales Cricket Board is reviewing security and checking on the cricket team's wellbeing.
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A new study shows that the risk factors for dementia can be different for American Indians compared to the general U.S. population. The research found that education, depression, high blood pressure, and past brain injuries are key risks for dementia in this group.
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The study was done by Boston University and published on August 24 in Alzheimer's & Dementia journal.
Researchers looked at 808 American Indians in middle and older age.
Common dementia risk factors in this group included obesity, smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, brain injury, and depression.
Compared to the general population, American Indians had higher rates of depression (2.4 times), brain injuries (2.6 times), and hypertension (4.2 times).
Some common risks in the general population, like high cholesterol and low physical activity, were less common among American Indians.
Experts say these differences come from varied social, historical, and environmental conditions, not race itself.
Dementia can be caused by multiple diseases linked to brain damage from protein buildup.
About 42% of Americans over 55 are expected to develop dementia, which currently affects over 6 million people in the U.S.
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Many countries, including Canada and members of the European Union, are adopting tariff policies similar to those supported by President Donald Trump. These policies aim to protect local industries and jobs, even if that means consumers pay higher prices. This marks a shift from previous global trade practices that focused mainly on free trade and low import costs.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced tariffs that match U.S. tariffs dollar-for-dollar to protect Canadian industries.
Carney admitted the tariffs would increase costs and limit choices for Canadian consumers but said the trade-off was necessary.
President Trump supports tariffs to preserve American factories, jobs, and important industries despite higher costs for consumers.
Canada is also investing in infrastructure, domestic business support, and new export markets to strengthen its economy.
The European Union set limits on duty-free steel imports and added a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect its steel industry.
The EU’s tariff policy targets one specific industry, unlike the U.S., which applies tariffs broadly to many products and countries.
This global trend shows a growing acceptance of protectionism, where governments focus on safeguarding local industries over pure free trade.
The debate now centers on when and how strongly to protect domestic industries, rather than if protectionism should be used.
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