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Over 1,000 cats live on the campus of the American University of Beirut. The university has been taking in abandoned cats for about 30 years, especially during times of war. They care for the cats by giving them medical treatment and finding them homes when possible.
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Over 1,000 cats live on the American University of Beirut campus.
The university started sheltering cats about 30 years ago during wars in Lebanon.
Last year, during a conflict with Israel, many cats were left at the university's gate.
The campus has many green spaces, providing a good environment for the cats.
The university spays, neuters, and vaccinates the cats to keep them healthy.
Students must be kind to the cats, and some even enjoy having them around.
The university tries to find homes for the cats they can adopt out.
The presence of cats on campus helps some students reduce stress.
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A TikTok video shows the contrasting behavior of two golden retriever siblings, one of which runs away excitedly while the other waits calmly at the door. This video not only entertains viewers but also draws attention to the common issue of dogs running away. Experts suggest training and preventive measures to manage such behavior.
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A TikTok video of two golden retriever siblings shows one behaving calmly and the other running away.
The video was filmed with a home-security camera and features a humorous caption by the owner.
The video has sparked laughter and shared relatable stories in its comments.
Dr. Amy L. Pike, a veterinary behaviorist, explains common reasons why dogs might run away.
Running away can be triggered by natural instincts, learned behaviors, or external stimuli like noise.
Pike advises training dogs to stay away from the door and using preventive tools like baby gates.
Ensuring dogs have collar ID tags and microchips is recommended for dogs prone to running away.
The video creator was contacted for further comments by Newsweek via TikTok.
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Millions of people in Texas and other states in the U.S. have been advised to bring lunch to work due to high air pollution. The National Weather Service has issued air quality alerts in several states because high ozone and particulate levels could affect health. People sensitive to air pollution, such as children and the elderly, are especially advised to limit outdoor activities.
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The National Weather Service issued air quality alerts for several states including Texas, Tennessee, and Ohio.
High levels of ground-level ozone and particles are expected, which can harm health.
Sensitive groups like children, seniors, and those with heart or lung issues should avoid outdoor exertion.
Texas has called for an "ozone action day" in several metropolitan areas.
Residents are encouraged to help reduce ozone by biking, carpooling, and conserving energy.
Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky have issued similar air quality alerts.
In St. Louis and other areas, people are advised to reduce outdoor activities and use public transit.
Affected communities were urged to avoid using gasoline-powered equipment and to be mindful of vehicle emissions.
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In Kashmir, apple growers are facing significant losses because landslides have blocked a major highway used to transport apples to other parts of India. The blockade, coinciding with the apple harvest season, has led to thousands of trucks being stranded, causing apples to rot and resulting in large financial losses. Farmers and market workers have protested the situation, urging the government to clear the roads quickly.
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A key highway connecting Kashmir to the rest of India has been blocked by landslides since August 24.
The blockades have been caused by severe monsoon rains leading to landslides.
About 4,000 trucks carrying apples are stranded on this highway.
The region produces 20-25 million metric tonnes of apples annually during the harvest season.
Apple growers estimate financial losses of about $146 million due to the blockade.
Farmers held protests by shutting down fruit markets to pressure the government to reopen the road.
The price of apples has dropped due to an abundance of supply and spoilage.
The region relies heavily on apple production as a main economic activity.
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In southern Lebanon, the village of Abou Chach near the Israeli border has suffered severe damage due to ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite a ceasefire agreement, Israeli military presence and continued conflict prevent many families from returning, leaving some, like the Shabbi family, living in difficult conditions. Human rights groups are calling for investigations into the destruction in the area.
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The village of Abou Chach is located near the border between Lebanon and Israel and has been heavily damaged by conflict.
The Shabbi family is one of the few who have returned to live in the village, despite destroyed homes and schools.
An Israeli military offensive launched in September 2024 continues to affect the area.
A ceasefire agreement was established, but the situation remains unstable with continued military actions.
Nearly 100,000 people are unable to return to their homes due to the ongoing conflict.
Human rights organizations, like Amnesty International, are calling for investigations into the destruction of civilian areas.
The conflict has rendered many areas uninhabitable, with significant infrastructure damage.
The Lebanese government calls for Israeli withdrawal, while Israel demands Lebanon disarm Hezbollah.
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Four men were arrested after projecting images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle as Trump arrived in the UK for a state visit. Police responded quickly to the incident, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Four men were arrested for projecting images onto Windsor Castle.
The arrested individuals are aged 36 to 60 and are from East Sussex, London, and Kent.
The arrests were made for "malicious communications" during a public stunt.
The projection occurred when Donald Trump visited the UK for a state visit.
Police acted quickly to stop the projection.
Trump is scheduled to meet King Charles at Windsor Castle.
Trump stayed at the US ambassador's residence in London on Tuesday night.
Trump and Epstein were known to be acquaintances in the past, but Trump has never been officially accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
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Donald Trump began a state visit to Windsor Castle, meeting King Charles III and Queen Camilla, despite her recent illness. The visit is marked by a high-security environment and limited public access to the usual royal pageantry.
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Donald Trump arrived at Windsor Castle and met with King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Queen Camilla is recovering from sinusitis but participated in the visit.
The carriage procession route was closed to the public for security reasons.
Soldiers, not the public, lined the route for the procession.
The visit started with a high-security presence, including helicopters resembling Marine One.
A small number of protesters were present in Windsor, with more likely to be in London.
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A viral TikTok video shows a surprising friendship between a chicken and a horse. The chicken lost its family to coyotes, and the horse has become its companion. Their owner, Rebecka Walters, explains that while at first the chicken was sad, it found comfort in its friendship with the horse.
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A TikTok video of a horse and chicken's friendship has over 577,000 views.
The chicken lost her entire family to coyotes.
The owner, Rebecka Walters, moved the chicken into a barn where it befriended a horse named Journey.
At first, Walters thought the chicken was too sad to recover, but the horse comforted it.
The chicken often sits on the horse's back, and the two animals are now "inseparable."
Keeping chickens and horses together is common, as chickens help clean up feed and control pests.
Walters reports the chicken is doing well, exploring, eating, and even laying eggs.
The friendship highlights how animals can offer companionship despite differences in size.
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On a recent episode of Jeopardy!, contestants did not recognize a photo of actor James Earl Jones, which upset some viewers. The incident took place during a segment featuring Sesame Street character Oscar the Grouch.
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Contestants on Jeopardy! struggled to identify James Earl Jones from a photo.
The question was read by Sesame Street's Oscar the Grouch.
The question was worth $400.
All three contestants failed to answer before the buzzer.
Host Ken Jennings revealed the answer after the silence.
Many viewers expressed their disappointment on Instagram.
The show's official Instagram account shared a clip of the moment.
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Christian Brückner, the main suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance case, has been released from a German prison. Although suspected of involvement in McCann's 2007 disappearance in Portugal, he has never been charged in this case. German authorities continue to investigate but lack sufficient evidence to charge him.
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Christian Brückner, a suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, was released from a German prison.
He served time for raping an elderly woman in Portugal in 2005, unrelated to the McCann case.
Brückner denies involvement in McCann's disappearance and has not been charged with any related crime.
German prosecutors have evidence placing him in the area when McCann disappeared, but it is not enough for charges.
Brückner had previous convictions, including sexually abusing children.
In 2023, investigators conducted searches near a reservoir in Portugal but found no new evidence.
British police treat McCann's case as a missing persons case, funding it under Operation Grange.
Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007 while on holiday in Portugal with her family.
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Sushila Karki, a former Chief Justice, has been appointed as Nepal's interim prime minister after youth protests against corruption. Her appointment follows the resignation of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, and she will lead the government until elections in March 2026.
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Sushila Karki is Nepal's first female prime minister.
Protests in Nepal were led by young people opposing corruption and government privilege.
These protests led to at least 51 deaths due to clashes with police.
Social media platforms were banned by the Nepali government ahead of the protests.
The former Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, resigned amidst the turmoil.
Karki was appointed interim prime minister following debates by protesters and diaspora groups.
Karki previously served as Nepal's first female Chief Justice.
Nepal's parliament has been dissolved, and elections are set for March 2026.
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The U.S. has criticized China's actions after a conflict between Chinese and Philippine ships near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. This area is important for global shipping, and both countries claim it. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between China and the Philippines, which have a defense treaty with the U.S.
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The U.S. envoy to the Philippines condemned China's actions near Scarborough Shoal.
Scarborough Shoal is in the South China Sea, a key route for global trade.
China and the Philippines both claim the area, leading to repeated clashes.
A recent incident involved Chinese ships using water cannons on a Philippine vessel.
The U.S. supports the Philippines' actions to protect its fishermen and uphold maritime laws.
China claims the Philippine ship intruded and caused an incident.
Manila and Washington have strengthened security ties due to ongoing tensions with China.
China considers Scarborough Shoal part of its territory and has declared part of it a nature reserve, which Manila and its allies oppose.
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Former President Donald Trump suggested he was the first U.S. president to receive a state visit at Windsor Castle, but this is not entirely correct. While Ronald Reagan stayed at Windsor Castle in 1982, his visit was not considered a state visit. Trump, however, is one of the few presidents to have had a state visit to Windsor Castle.
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Donald Trump claimed he was the first U.S. president hosted for a state visit at Windsor Castle.
Former President Ronald Reagan stayed at Windsor Castle in 1982, but it was not a state visit.
Ronald Reagan's visit included a stay and a banquet at Windsor Castle, but it was labeled an official visit.
Trump is one of four U.S. presidents who have had state visits hosted by the British monarchy.
President Joe Biden also visited Windsor Castle, but his trips were not state visits.
French President Emmanuel Macron had a state visit to Windsor Castle recently, in July.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is in the U.K. for his second state visit, which includes meetings with King Charles and key discussions on trade and international issues. Events include a private lunch at Windsor Castle and a state banquet. Key topics to be discussed during the visit are trade, investment, and the situation in Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump is on his second state visit to the U.K.
The visit features meetings with King Charles at Windsor Castle.
Trump will participate in a private luncheon, a musical performance, and a state banquet.
Discussions will include topics like trade, investment, and the Ukraine conflict.
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, aims to strengthen relations with the Trump administration.
The visit is partly private to manage security and reduce the potential for protests.
Trumps' previous state visit to the U.K. occurred in 2019.
Both supporters and protesters are present in Windsor during the visit.
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Iran executed Babak Shahbazi, accusing him of spying for Israel during a recent conflict involving multiple countries. Activists claim he gave a false confession under torture and had offered to help Ukraine. Iran has executed several people it accuses of espionage linked to Israel following this conflict.
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Iran executed a man named Babak Shahbazi for allegedly spying for Israel.
Iranian state media claims Shahbazi sold sensitive information to Israel.
Activists say Shahbazi's confession was false and forced under torture.
Shahbazi had reportedly offered to help Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Iran has also provided drones to Russia, used against Ukraine.
Iran Human Rights warned of Shahbazi’s potential execution.
Shahbazi was reportedly linked to another individual executed for spying this year.
Iran has executed nine people for alleged espionage since the mentioned conflict.
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China has accused New Zealand of unfairly targeting Chinese citizens at its airports, saying their electronic devices are being seized and they are being interrogated. The Chinese embassy has formally complained to New Zealand about these actions, asking for fair treatment. New Zealand's intelligence agency claims their activities are legal and properly managed.
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China claims New Zealand is harassing its citizens at airports.
The incidents involve seizing digital devices and interrogations.
China's embassy in New Zealand has issued a formal complaint.
New Zealand's intelligence agency says their operations follow legal rules.
China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner.
Trade between the two countries was valued at $22.9 billion last year.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister recently had talks with China's President about economic ties.
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A tropical depression in the Atlantic Ocean has developed into a system being monitored for its potential to become Tropical Storm Gabrielle. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking the storm's path, which has shifted, raising concerns about its possible impact on the U.S. East Coast. The storm is expected to strengthen in the coming days due to favorable weather conditions.
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A tropical depression in the Atlantic may develop into Tropical Storm Gabrielle.
The storm's path has changed, prompting close monitoring by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
As of the latest update, the storm was located 800 miles east of St. Lucia, moving at 13 mph.
The system currently has sustained winds of 35 mph.
Environmental conditions, like low wind shear and higher moisture, are conducive to the storm strengthening.
The storm's track may avoid the Caribbean but could approach Bermuda or the U.S. East Coast.
Meteorologists expect increased tropical storm activity in the Atlantic during the season's peak.
Another system near the Gulf of Mexico is also being monitored for development.
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Japan has identified the presence of Russian and Chinese naval ships near its territory. This occurred while Japan held military exercises with the United States to test anti-ship defenses. Both Russian and Chinese ships have been using international passages near Japan for their naval operations.
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Japan detected Russian and Chinese naval ships operating near its territory recently.
Japan and the United States are conducting an exercise called Resolute Dragon 25, focusing on ship-sinking capabilities.
A Russian intelligence ship, Kurily, was reported sailing along Japan's coast, entering from Russia's Far East.
Japan is monitoring the Russian ship using its own ships and aircraft.
Four Chinese naval ships were spotted near Japan's southwestern islands.
The Chinese ships traveled through the Miyako Strait, a key route for military movement.
Russia and China have a growing military partnership, conducting joint exercises in the region.
Japan views the military activities of Russia and China near its borders as a significant security concern.
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Archaeologists discovered remains of a royal castle on the Isle of Islay in Scotland. This castle is believed to be from the 12th and 13th centuries and may have belonged to rulers of western Scotland. Researchers spent nearly 30 years studying the site to understand its historical significance.
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The castle was found on the Hebridean island of Islay at a site called Finlaggan.
It was likely built in the 12th or 13th century for rulers of western Scotland.
Researchers think descendants of the original rulers became known as the Lords of the Isles.
These lords controlled parts of the Hebrides, Argyll, and the northwest Highlands.
The castle included a rectangular stone tower with living areas, a great hall, and a chapel.
The tower was similar to fortified buildings in England, serving as a sign of power.
The castle might have been destroyed due to structural issues or enemy attacks.
Archaeologists have documented their findings in a new book after decades of research.
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A TikTok video shows a cat named Mama Skunk accepting an unfamiliar kitten into her care, which has generated widespread interest online. Experts explain that such behavior, known as alloparenting, is common among cats and can be beneficial for both the mother and the kittens.
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A TikTok video shows Mama Skunk, a cat, accepting and caring for an unfamiliar kitten.
The video has gone viral, with over 3.3 million views and 585,300 likes.
Alloparenting is the term for a mother caring for a non-biological offspring.
Maternal instinct, often influenced by hormones, is a likely reason for this behavior.
Experts say caring for extra kittens can improve survival rates for the litter.
New moms may accept unfamiliar kittens if there are enough resources and all kittens are healthy.
Before introducing a new kitten, it should be warmed and made familiar with the mother's scent.
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