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Israel carried out an attack in Qatar, targeting a meeting of top Hamas officials. This marks the first time Israel has targeted Qatar, which is a key ally of the United States and has been working on negotiating peace between Israel and Hamas.
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Israel conducted an attack in Qatar's capital, Doha.
The attack targeted a meeting of senior officials from Hamas.
This is the first instance of Israel striking in Qatar.
Qatar is an important ally of the United States in the region.
Qatar has been involved in mediating peace talks between Israel and Hamas.
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Hollywood stars and filmmakers have pledged to boycott Israeli film companies due to the Gaza crisis. Over 2,000 figures have signed a letter calling for an end to what they describe as genocide against Palestinians, drawing parallels to past boycotts during apartheid in South Africa.
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Over 2,000 Hollywood figures, including actors and directors, are boycotting Israeli film companies.
The letter was organized by a group called Filmmakers for Palestine.
Signatories of the letter include celebrities like Emma Stone and Ava DuVernay.
The boycott targets Israeli film institutions, not individual Israelis.
The aim is to stop alleged support of human rights abuses against Palestinians.
The letter's approach mirrors a similar boycott from the 1980s against apartheid in South Africa.
The Israeli government denies the accusations and cites self-defense against Hamas.
Israel's film industry is expected to reach $80 million in revenue this year, which is much less than Hollywood's.
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Heavy rain and wind are predicted to affect the UK due to changes in the jet stream, which is moving south. This shift allows low-pressure systems from the Atlantic to bring unsettled weather, including cooler temperatures and the possibility of thunderstorms. The UK is expected to see more rain this autumn, but it will take sustained rainfall to relieve current drought conditions.
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The jet stream is moving south, allowing low-pressure systems to bring rain to the UK.
Rain and cooler temperatures are expected, with a chance of thunderstorms.
These weather changes are due to the end of a 'blocked' pattern that kept dry weather in place.
The first storm of the season, if named, will be called 'Storm Amy'.
Longer-term forecasts suggest a wetter than usual period from September to November.
The UK has only received 44% of its expected annual rainfall from January to August.
Sustained rainfall is needed to end drought conditions in parts of the UK.
Climate scientists predict the UK will have wetter winters and drier summers in the future.
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Gregg Wallace, a former presenter of the TV show MasterChef, has started legal action against the BBC related to a data protection issue. This comes after Wallace was removed from his role following a report that confirmed multiple misconduct allegations against him during his time on the show. The case is filed in the High Court, but further details are not yet available.
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Gregg Wallace is taking legal action against the BBC over a data protection claim.
The legal case has been filed at the High Court.
Wallace was removed from his role on MasterChef in July after misconduct allegations were upheld.
A report confirmed 45 claims against Wallace, including unwelcome contact and inappropriate comments.
In total, 83 allegations were made, with many related to inappropriate language and behavior.
Wallace apologized for causing distress but disputed the serious allegations.
Both Wallace and his co-host John Torode were sacked from their roles on MasterChef.
The BBC aired this year’s MasterChef series despite the controversy.
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A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has found former President Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup, following his loss in the 2022 presidential election. Bolsonaro will only be fully convicted if at least two more out of a total five justices agree with this verdict. If convicted, Bolsonaro could face over 40 years in prison.
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Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, is accused of planning a coup after losing the 2022 election.
One out of five Supreme Court justices has found Bolsonaro guilty; at least three must agree for a conviction.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes stated Bolsonaro led a "criminal organisation" in the attempted coup.
Evidence suggests Bolsonaro and his allies plotted against President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
A document called "Operation Green and Yellow Dagger" detailed the coup plan.
Approximately 1,500 Bolsonaro supporters were arrested after storming government buildings in January 2023.
Bolsonaro is currently under house arrest and claims health issues prevented him from attending court.
He is already barred from public office until 2030 for spreading false information about Brazil's election system.
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Dan Brown, known for his book "The Da Vinci Code," has released a new thriller called "The Secret of Secrets." Jeffrey Brown visited Dan Brown's home in New Hampshire to learn more about the author and his work for the arts series CANVAS.
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Dan Brown is a well-known author, famous for "The Da Vinci Code."
He has written a new book titled "The Secret of Secrets."
Brown's books often involve themes of mysteries, codes, religious rituals, and science.
Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited Brown's home in New Hampshire.
This visit was part of the arts and culture series called CANVAS.
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President Emmanuel Macron of France has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister. This change happened after the National Assembly voted out the previous prime minister, François Bayrou. Lecornu's main task will be to work with political parties to create a new budget.
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Sébastien Lecornu was appointed as France's new prime minister.
He previously served as the armed forces minister for three years.
François Bayrou resigned after a vote of no confidence in his government.
The National Assembly voted 364 to 194 to remove Bayrou.
France's public debt is €3.3 trillion, which is 114% of its GDP.
Bayrou proposed €44 billion in budget cuts, which lacked support.
Lecornu will need to consult with political parties about the new budget.
This is the fifth prime minister during Macron's second term.
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Israel openly took responsibility for an attack in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders. This move surprised many because Qatar is a U.S. ally and hosts a major U.S. military base. The attack raised questions about Israel's willingness to act without facing significant international consequences.
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Israel claimed responsibility for an attack in Doha aimed at Hamas leaders.
The Israeli Prime Minister's office confirmed the country's role in the attack.
Qatar hosts the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East.
The attack surprised analysts because it was a direct strike on a U.S. ally.
The U.S. statement mentioned they were informed but Israel acted alone.
There was little condemnation from the U.S., despite the attack.
Ceasefire talks have been ongoing, but Israel's actions may affect their progress.
Israel has a history of taking aggressive actions in the region, including against other countries and groups.
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The Trump administration claimed that it informed Qatar before Israel's attack on Hamas in Doha, but Qatar denied being notified in advance. The attack killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, escalating tensions between the involved parties. Qatar, which has been involved in mediating peace talks, condemned the attack.
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The White House stated it notified Qatar before Israel's strike on Hamas in Doha, Qatar's capital.
Qatar denied this, saying they were informed during the attack.
The attack killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer.
The attack occurred during ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Qatar has helped mediate previous ceasefires in the region.
Trump pushed for a new ceasefire, warning Hamas about consequences for non-compliance.
Hamas condemned the attack and accused Israel and the U.S. of disrupting peace efforts.
The U.S. administration sees the incident as a potential opportunity for peace.
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An Indian content creator, Yogesh Alekari, was 15,000 miles into a global motorbike journey when his bike was stolen in Nottingham, UK. Police arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of theft, but the bike remains missing.
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Yogesh Alekari, from India, was on a worldwide motorbike trip when his bike was stolen in the UK.
The bike was taken on August 28 at Wollaton Park in Nottingham.
The stolen bike also had Alekari's passport and belongings worth £15,000 attached.
Nottinghamshire Police recently arrested an 18-year-old man in Doncaster for suspected theft.
Police are requesting public help to locate the missing black, white, and orange KTM 390 Adventure motorbike.
Yogesh Alekari had biked through 17 countries, including Iran, China, and several European nations.
Since the theft, Alekari has received offers of help from various people and even a production company.
Alekari documents his travels on social media, where he has a large following.
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The United Nations (UN) is marking its 80th year. NPR looks at what the UN has achieved, the problems it faces now, and what might happen in the future.
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The United Nations was created 80 years ago.
NPR is discussing the UN's achievements over the years.
The organization faces current challenges.
The report also looks at the future of the UN.
The United Nations is an international group meant to help countries work together.
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A government building in Kyiv, Ukraine, was hit, and former U.S. President Trump stated he would respond to the situation. The event has led to increased tensions and discussions.
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A government building in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was hit.
This incident has heightened tensions in the region.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned he would respond to the event.
The situation is a topic of international concern.
The information comes from a BBC programme called Ukrainecast.
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A prominent grant program for dance, the National Dance Project, is distributing its final round of grants in its current form. The program, affected by the Mellon Foundation withdrawing its support, is providing 20 projects with up to $100,000 each. The future of the program remains uncertain, although the Doris Duke Foundation still plans to support it.
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The National Dance Project is giving out grants of up to $100,000 to 20 dance projects across the U.S.
This is the last grant cycle in the current format because the Mellon Foundation stopped funding the project.
The New England Foundation for the Arts runs the grant program.
Projects like "THE 24/7 DINER" and "Echoing Memories in a Distant Future" are among the recipients.
Indira Goodwine-Josias, the senior program director of dance at NEFA, expressed concerns about the future impact of the grant without Mellon's support.
The Doris Duke Foundation will continue to support the project, potentially providing more information later this year.
The National Dance Project started in the mid-1990s to fill the funding gap for dance caused by cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Hamas leadership survived an Israeli military attack in Doha, Qatar. The attack resulted in casualties, including the son and office manager of a Hamas leader. Qatar and Hamas blamed the United States for the incident, which they described as a violation of international law.
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Israeli forces targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.
The attack killed several individuals, including the son and office manager of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya.
Hamas holds the U.S. responsible for the attack.
Qatar condemned the attack, calling it a violation of international laws.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry criticized Israel's actions as reckless and a threat to regional security.
Israel's Prime Minister confirmed the military's involvement in the Doha attack.
Doha has been a mediator in ceasefire discussions between Israel and Hamas.
Qatar houses the Al Udeid Air Base, which is a major base for U.S. military operations in the region.
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Protests in Nepal over corruption have led to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Demonstrators set the parliament building on fire in Kathmandu, and clashes resulted in several deaths. Amid the unrest, hundreds of prisoners escaped, and damage to property was reported across the country.
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned due to large protests against corruption in Nepal.
Fires were set at the parliament building in Kathmandu by protestors.
Police reported 19 protestors died in clashes with security forces on Monday, with an additional three deaths the following day.
About 900 prisoners escaped from two jails in western Nepal amid the disturbances.
The protests began after the government banned several social media platforms, which was later lifted on Monday night.
The army chief stated that the military and other security forces are ready to take control if unrest persists.
Demonstrators have not announced any specific demands beyond general calls against corruption.
The protests were partly fueled by social media campaigns criticizing the wealth and lifestyle of politicians' children.
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Sir Keir Starmer plans to meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Downing Street to discuss the conflict in Gaza. This follows recent military actions by Israel and concerns over alleged war crimes. Some UK politicians are opposing Herzog's visit due to these allegations.
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Sir Keir Starmer will meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog in London.
The discussion will focus on the situation in Gaza and Israel's military actions.
A recent Israeli strike targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.
Israel has warned Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a possible offensive.
Some UK MPs want to deny Herzog entry over concerns of involvement in genocide.
Israel denies committing genocide, but allegations are under international review.
Herzog is visiting to show solidarity with the Jewish community.
The UK government maintains it's up to international courts to decide on genocide claims.
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The BBC reported on the experiences of asylum seekers living in shared houses in Wigan, United Kingdom. Local residents expressed concerns about having asylum seekers as neighbors. In nearby Warrington, protests have taken place outside an asylum hotel.
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The number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Wigan has increased from about 350 to over 900.
Some of these HMOs are now being used to house asylum seekers.
BBC's UK editor Ed Thomas visited a shared home in Wigan to report on the asylum seekers' living conditions.
Locals in the area voiced their concerns about asylum seekers living nearby.
Weekly protests have occurred over the summer outside an asylum hotel in Warrington.
The coverage involved BBC senior producers Rebecca Wearn and Patrick Clahane, and camera work by Stephen Fildes.
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CCTV footage showed an Israeli attack on a building in Doha, Qatar, where Hamas leaders were meeting. Israel claims the target was responsible for an earlier attack on October 7, while Qatar condemned the action as illegal under international law.
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CCTV in Doha captured an Israeli strike on a building.
The building housed Hamas leaders during a meeting.
Israel stated the strike targeted those linked to an October 7 attack.
It is unclear if any Hamas members were killed in the attack.
Qatar criticized the strike, calling it a violation of international law.
Qatar has been a mediator in talks between Israel and Hamas.
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Brazil's Supreme Court has started deliberations in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces charges related to attempting to stay in power through a coup after losing the 2022 election. Bolsonaro and his co-defendants could face long prison sentences if convicted. The court requires a simple majority of three out of five judges to reach a verdict, and Bolsonaro can appeal if found guilty.
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Brazil's Supreme Court is deliberating on a trial involving former President Bolsonaro accused of plotting a coup.
Bolsonaro lost the 2022 presidential election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and denies all charges against him.
If convicted, Bolsonaro could face up to 43 years in prison.
A simple majority of three out of five judges is needed for a conviction.
Bolsonaro's allies are seeking an amnesty law to prevent his imprisonment.
Bolsonaro follows the trial under house arrest in Brasilia.
The US government has imposed financial sanctions on the trial’s presiding justice, Alexandre de Moraes.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, suggested that all new vaccines should be tested against a placebo before approval. This proposal has been criticized by doctors who say it is not always good science and can be unethical. Experts argue that when effective vaccines already exist, using a placebo in trials can be problematic.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed testing all new vaccines against a placebo before they are approved.
Doctors and the broader medical community question the ethics and scientific validity of this proposal.
Placebo testing involves giving one group a medication and another a harmless substitute with no effect.
Some vaccines were historically tested with a placebo, but standards have evolved.
Ethical concerns arise when withholding effective vaccines in favor of placebo use in trials.
A spokesman for HHS called the proposed vaccine testing policy a radical shift.
Many vaccines on the current children's schedule were tested against placebos, but not all.
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