The UK government, led by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, will announce a ban on trade in goods and some services from illegal Israeli settlements. This move marks a stronger UK position supporting Palestinian rights, and it calls for respect of international law and the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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The UK plans to ban trade in goods and some services from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law.
Ed Miliband will use stronger language than previous leaders to highlight humanitarian issues faced by Palestinians in Gaza.
The UK aims to support a two-state solution, promoting Palestinian rights and international law.
Israel and the US have criticized the UK’s position, with Israel warning of possible retaliations.
Polls show a majority of UK adults support the trade ban on illegal settlements by more than two to one.
The UK may join other countries at the International Court of Justice to challenge Israeli settlement activity.
The UK government does not plan to impose sanctions related to aid restrictions on Gaza or label the situation there as genocide.
The announcement comes despite concerns that it could affect Israeli political outcomes in upcoming elections.
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The far-right party AfD won a large victory in a regional election in Germany. This result surprised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The news was reported by CBS News.
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The AfD is a far-right political party in Germany.
The party won a major victory in a recent regional election.
This win was unexpected and surprised Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The event took place in Germany, focusing on regional political results.
CBS News covered and reported on the election outcome.
Friedrich Merz is the current Chancellor of Germany.
The election result shows changing political support in Germany.
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The Taliban continues to control Afghanistan by using weapons and equipment left behind after the United States withdrew in 2021. These American arms help the group maintain its power in the country.
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The U.S. pulled its troops out of Afghanistan in 2021.
Large amounts of American weapons and gear were left behind during the withdrawal.
The Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan since the U.S. left.
The group uses the leftover U.S. weapons and equipment to keep its hold on Afghanistan.
This situation shows how military support can remain in place after a country's army departs.
The use of U.S. gear by the Taliban was reported by CBS News.
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Lithuanian citizens are preparing for a possible attack by Russia. At the same time, U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings in Moscow and Kyiv to discuss related issues.
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Lithuanian people are organizing themselves to respond if Russia becomes aggressive.
The situation is tense because of concerns about Russia's actions.
Two U.S. special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, visited Moscow and Kyiv.
The envoys held talks in both Russia and Ukraine.
These efforts show international attention to the conflict risks in the region.
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Jared Kushner, President Trump's special envoy, said the lack of progress on rebuilding Gaza is connected to upcoming Israeli elections in October. He indicated political issues in Israel, especially relating to Prime Minister Netanyahu, are slowing down U.S. efforts to disarm Hamas and restore Gaza after years of conflict.
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Israel will hold elections in late October with a close race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents.
Jared Kushner spoke about political challenges in Israel affecting Gaza rehabilitation during a conference in Kyiv.
U.S. efforts aim to disarm Hamas and bring investment to rebuild Gaza, but progress is stalled.
Israel has not provided guarantees needed for a new police force in Gaza that would work independently of Hamas.
Israel continues airstrikes in Gaza, which Israel says are for security against Hamas threats.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas started nearly a year ago after a war sparked by Hamas' attack on Israel.
Hamas agreed to the U.S.-backed plan to disarm gradually but resists taking steps without Israel fulfilling its commitments.
Netanyahu rejected the peace plan’s call for withdrawal from Gaza territory until Hamas is fully disarmed.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed near Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring others. Authorities have released more information about the incident.
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The crash involved an Amazon cargo airplane.
The accident happened close to Miami International Airport.
Five people died in the crash.
Several others were injured.
Officials are providing updates as they learn more about what happened.
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Iran has warned it will respond if the United States attacks Iranian oil tankers. This news comes as people become more worried about rising energy prices.
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Iran threatens to retaliate against U.S. strikes on its oil tankers.
The U.S. has conducted strikes targeting Iranian tankers.
These events increase concerns about energy costs worldwide.
The situation adds tension between Iran and the United States.
Energy prices may rise due to the conflict around the tankers.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Taurean Small.
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A small boat carrying migrants traveled from France to Portsmouth, England, on September 6. The journey was longer than usual, and the boat’s arrival led to protests in Portsmouth. Authorities and journalists tracked the boat’s path using ship-tracking tools.
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Migrants traveled by small boat from France to Portsmouth, England.
The crossing occurred on September 6.
The boat’s journey took longer than typical crossings.
Protests happened in Portsmouth after the migrants arrived.
BBC Verify used ship-tracking websites to monitor the boat’s route.
The report was produced by a BBC correspondent and a verification team.
The story relates to UK immigration and activity in the English Channel.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he will remain in office despite the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) winning nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election. The AfD’s success challenges the conservative CDU and raises the possibility of Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II.
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Friedrich Merz is the German Chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
The AfD won almost 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, defeating the CDU by a large margin.
The AfD is a far-right party known for anti-immigration and pro-Russia positions.
The AfD candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, came close to an absolute majority but did not win it outright.
Merz admitted this was the CDU’s worst electoral defeat in decades and acknowledged his poor poll ratings contributed to the loss.
Merz promised to continue reforms and reassured allies that Germany stays committed to its democratic values and its support for Ukraine.
The election result may lead to Germany’s first far-right government in a state since the Nazi era.
Some critics have called for Merz to be replaced as CDU leader, but he remains determined to stay in office.
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Bernie Ecclestone, former boss of Formula 1, was stopped by police at an airport in Portugal because he brought a shotgun without the right import documents. He was questioned and had to give up the weapon but was not arrested.
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Bernie Ecclestone, 95, arrived at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, Portugal, from Switzerland.
He was carrying a shotgun to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.
Portuguese police and customs stopped and questioned him for about an hour.
Ecclestone did not have the correct paperwork to import the shotgun legally.
He surrendered the shotgun to the authorities during the stop.
Ecclestone said the police were helpful and denied he was arrested.
This was his second airport incident involving firearms; in 2022, he was arrested in Brazil for illegally carrying a gun.
He led Formula 1 for nearly 40 years until 2017, before Liberty Media took over.
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Nepal held a day of mourning on August 26 to remember over 1,300 people who died in recent floods and mudslides. Many families performed final religious rituals while search teams continued looking for about 5,000 missing people, including hundreds believed trapped in hydropower plants.
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The floods occurred on August 26 and affected Nepal and Tibet.
At least 1,300 people have died, and around 5,000 are still missing.
Nepal observed a traditional 13-day mourning period with rituals on the final day.
The government declared an official day of mourning and lowered flags to half-staff.
Many missing are workers from hydropower projects, about 900 unaccounted for.
Rescue teams from India, China, South Korea, and the U.S. are assisting in searches.
Families protested the slow pace of government rescue efforts.
Two Nepalese and one Chinese worker were recently rescued from a buried hydropower plant.
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A cargo plane operated by Amazon crashed in Miami on Sunday, killing at least five people. Laura Einsettler, a commercial pilot with over 30 years of experience, explained details about the crash during a CBS News interview.
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The crash involved an Amazon cargo plane.
The incident happened in Miami.
At least five people died in the crash.
Laura Einsettler is a commercial pilot with more than 30 years of experience.
Einsettler spoke on CBS News about the causes and details of the crash.
The interview was available on CBS News 24/7.
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Three men have gone on trial in Mexico for the killing of two Australian brothers and their American friend at a popular surfing spot. The men were shot and robbed while camping on a remote beach in Baja California, an area known for high violence linked to organized crime.
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The victims were Jake and Callum Robinson, Australian brothers aged 30 and 33, and their 30-year-old American friend Jack Carter Rhoad.
They were camping on a beach in Baja California, Mexico, when they were attacked and killed.
Their bodies were found hidden on a cliff near the resort city of Ensenada.
Three men stand trial for homicide related to the killings.
The girlfriend of one accused received a 20-year prison sentence after admitting she encouraged the robbery.
The victims’ families traveled to Mexico for the trial to seek answers.
Callum Robinson was a professional lacrosse player, Jake was training in medicine, and Jack Rhoad was due to marry soon.
Foreign tourists have been targeted by criminals in Mexico before, including a similar case in 2015 where two Australian surfers were killed in Sinaloa.
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King Charles III confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family after returning to the UK. They will not use their royal titles officially, and any of their charity work will be done privately. Security decisions about them are handled by police agencies.
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Prince Harry and Meghan continue as non-working royals since stepping back in 2020.
They do not use their royal titles officially, following their previous agreement.
Any charity work they do is private, not official royal duties.
Security and police protection decisions are made by government agencies, not the royal family.
The Lord Chamberlain sent a letter on behalf of King Charles to government and military officials clarifying these points.
The letter aims to prevent confusion about the couple’s status and their role within the royal family.
The couple’s request for public-funded police protection is under review by a government panel called RAVEC.
Official questions about privileges or public funding for Harry and Meghan should be directed to Buckingham Palace.
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Russia announced it will close the German consulate in St. Petersburg and has ordered German staff to leave by September 18. This action follows Germany's closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and cultural centers in Berlin, after Germany accused Russia of a drone attack near Leipzig airport.
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Russia is closing the German consulate in St. Petersburg and asking workers to leave by Sept. 18.
Russia is also closing German cultural centers called Goethe-Institut in Moscow and St. Petersburg, with workers leaving by Sunday.
Germany closed the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural center in Berlin earlier.
Germany blamed Russia for a drone attack attempt on August 4 near Leipzig/Halle Airport.
The drone was carrying explosives and was found near a Ukrainian plane but was defused safely.
Russia denies involvement, calling the accusations a provocation.
Both countries view these actions as retaliation for the other’s decisions.
Western officials suspect Russia of sabotaging efforts supporting Ukraine, which Russia denies.
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At the early Emmy Awards ceremony, the show "Widow's Bay" won eight awards, while "The Pitt" earned four. Several actors, including David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, and Ernest Harden Jr., won their first Emmy Awards, and Rob Reiner received a posthumous acting Emmy.
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"Widow's Bay," an Apple TV horror comedy, won eight awards including cinematography, sound, music, and production design.
Betty Gilpin won best guest actress in a comedy for her role on "Widow's Bay."
"The Pitt," a medical drama on HBO Max, won four awards including prosthetic makeup and best guest actor in a drama.
Ernest Harden Jr., a first-time Emmy nominee, won best guest actor for his role on "The Pitt."
David Harbour and Linda Cardellini won Emmys for supporting roles in the limited series "DTF St. Louis."
Rob Reiner won a posthumous Emmy for best guest actor in a comedy for his work on "The Bear."
The Creative Arts Emmys were rebranded and now take place over two nights ahead of the main Emmy Awards telecast.
The weekend ceremony mostly honors behind-the-scenes workers but also includes important guest actor awards.
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A small Mooney M20F plane crashed near Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, Florida. The crash caused a fire and road closures, but it is not yet known if anyone was hurt.
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The plane involved was a Mooney M20F, a small four-seater propeller airplane.
The crash happened about 40 miles east of Orlando around 10:00 EST.
Roads near the airport were closed on both sides due to the crash.
A fire was seen at the crash site.
Local power was cut off nearby as a safety measure by Florida Power and Light.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the accident.
The Titusville Police Department is managing the scene and providing updates.
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The U.S. is exploring ways to reduce fighting between Ukraine and Russia during the winter and restart peace talks, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. U.S. envoys recently met with both sides, and there are discussions about protecting energy infrastructure and grain shipments to lessen winter hardships.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky said the U.S. is considering winter de-escalation steps to reduce the war’s intensity.
Zelensky met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who also met Russian President Putin before visiting Kyiv.
The U.S. envoys aim to “unblock” diplomacy and introduce new ideas for talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Discussions include protecting energy facilities, managing grain shipments, and maintaining electricity and gas exports.
Zelensky is skeptical because recent Russian attacks do not show a clear willingness to negotiate.
The goal is to avoid a harsh winter by preventing large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy system.
Ukraine expects support from the U.S. in air defense, energy supplies like liquefied natural gas (LNG), and diplomatic efforts.
Zelensky believes Russia hopes winter damage will force Ukraine to make more concessions in peace talks.
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El Niño, a climate pattern that warms the tropical Pacific Ocean, is becoming very strong and may reach record levels by the end of 2026. This change could affect global weather through 2027, causing shifts in storms, rainfall, and temperatures in many regions.
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El Niño is the warm phase of a natural Pacific climate cycle called ENSO.
NOAA predicts more than a 90% chance of a very strong El Niño in fall and winter 2026-27.
NOAA says there is a 69% chance this El Niño could be the strongest since 1950.
The World Meteorological Organization expects El Niño to peak late in 2026 and last into 2027.
El Niño can cause stormier weather in the southern U.S. and drier conditions in some northern areas.
AccuWeather warns that global temperatures in 2027 may be the warmest on record if El Niño strengthens further.
El Niño affects hurricane activity, with stronger El Niño linked to more wind shear that usually reduces Atlantic storms.
The effects of El Niño vary by place and season and can be influenced by other climate factors.
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Zack Polanski, leader of the Greens in England and Wales, is running to win Keir Starmer’s former parliamentary seat in Holborn and St Pancras. However, he faces competition from Hamza Chowdhury, a local Green councillor, who argues a local representative is better for the community. The Green party members will vote soon to choose their candidate for the byelection on 8 October.
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The Holborn and St Pancras byelection is scheduled for 8 October after Keir Starmer resigned as an MP.
Zack Polanski, Green party leader for England and Wales, is seeking the nomination to run in the seat.
Hamza Chowdhury, a local Green councillor, also wants to be nominated and has support from other Camden Green councillors.
Seven out of 10 Green councillors in Camden oppose Polanski’s selection.
Chowdhury says a local MP is needed who understands community issues and is visible year-round.
Polanski lives in Hackney and plans to cycle to the constituency if elected, without moving there.
The Green party is the underdog against Labour, who won the seat by over 11,000 votes in 2024.
Green members of the local party will vote later this week to decide their candidate.
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