King Charles has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan will not be working members of the royal family despite their return to the UK. They will continue to be private citizens and will not use the "HRH" (His/Her Royal Highness) titles.
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Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
The King, through the Lord Chamberlain, sent a letter clarifying their status.
They will not carry out official royal duties as working royals.
They will not use the HRH titles anymore.
They remain private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.
The letter was shared with Harry’s team, the government, military, and Lord Lieutenants.
This clarification follows their move from California back to Britain.
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Chinese authorities fined a theater and promoter because comedian Guo Degang changed the words of a patriotic song during a show. The officials said this caused a bad effect on society and may have broken rules about performances.
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Guo Degang is a famous Chinese comedian known for xiangsheng, a traditional style of comic dialogue.
The Wuhan Culture and Tourism Bureau said Guo altered the lyrics of a patriotic song linked to China's history fighting Japan.
The song involved is from a 1950s film called “Railway Guerrilla,” about Communist guerrillas in World War II.
Guo’s show had prior official approval, but the lyric changes were not approved.
The authorities fined the company hosting Guo and the theater for breaking performance rules.
Officials said Guo used mocking words at the end of the song.
After the incident, Guo’s tour had many canceled shows, and he has not performed publicly since then.
Guo’s group also stopped updating their social media pages following the event.
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A trial started in Paris involving four people accused in the 2022 killing of Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú. Two men linked to France’s far-right movement face serious charges including murder, with a verdict expected on September 25.
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Federico Martín Aramburú, a former Argentine rugby player, was shot and killed in Paris in March 2022.
Four defendants are on trial, including Loïk Le Priol (charged with murder) and Romain Bouvier (charged with attempted murder).
Both Le Priol and Bouvier are linked to far-right groups in France.
The shooting happened after a fight broke out at a bar in Paris’s Latin Quarter.
The defendants and Aramburú's friend, Shaun Hegarty, a former New Zealand rugby player, were in the same area after attending a rugby match.
Le Priol’s former girlfriend, Lyson Rochemir, who drove the shooters, faces charges of complicity.
The fourth defendant faces charges for hiding evidence.
The accused had previously been convicted for assaulting a far-right activist but targeted him due to claims of violence against women.
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Ellen Burstyn, a 93-year-old actress, stars as Marilyn Monroe at 100 years old in a short film called "Flesh Impact," which premieres at the Venice Film Festival. Burstyn, who is receiving a lifetime achievement award, collaborated with Maggie Gyllenhaal to explore Monroe’s real personality behind her public image.
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Ellen Burstyn is 93 years old and received a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival.
She plays Marilyn Monroe in the short film "Flesh Impact," which imagines Monroe at 100 years old.
Marilyn Monroe died at age 36 and was known for creating a public persona separate from her true self.
Burstyn never met Monroe, but they shared a massage therapist who told her stories about Monroe.
The idea for the film came from Maggie Gyllenhaal after being approached by Genesis, a luxury car company.
Gyllenhaal wanted to show Monroe’s vulnerability, portraying her auditioning alone on stage.
Burstyn and Gyllenhaal share a deep, thoughtful approach to acting and storytelling.
Burstyn noted that having mostly women on set is very different from when she started acting decades ago.
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Ilya Espino de Marotta became the first woman to lead the Panama Canal administration. Her main focus is securing the water supply for the canal and nearby communities by advancing a $1.5 billion reservoir project.
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Espino is a naval engineer and was previously the deputy administrator of the Panama Canal.
She led the major canal expansion project completed in 2016, which cost over $5.25 billion.
The Panama Canal handles about 3% of global maritime trade and is very important to Panama’s economy.
The new reservoir project on the Indio River aims to provide drinking water to half of Panama’s 4 million people.
Construction of the reservoir is expected to finish between late 2031 and 2032.
The project involves relocating some communities and includes environmental protections.
The canal recently had to limit daily ship crossings due to low rainfall caused by El Niño weather patterns.
President Donald Trump previously expressed concerns about the canal, including U.S. control and Chinese influence.
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Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border. The 1-kilometer bridge over the Tumen River will allow up to 300 vehicles daily and aims to boost trade and cooperation between the two countries.
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The new bridge connects Russia and North Korea over the Tumen River.
It is 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) long and has two lanes for traffic.
The border crossing can handle up to 300 vehicles per day.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin joined the opening ceremony via video link.
The bridge is expected to improve trade, technology, science, and cultural exchanges.
Russia and North Korea already share a railway bridge and air services.
Construction of the road bridge started in 2025 after an agreement reached in 2024.
North Korea has been supporting Russia with ammunition and troops in the war against Ukraine.
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Thousands of people gathered in Belgrade, Serbia, to attend the funeral of Ratko Mladić, a Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of war crimes and genocide. Mladić died at age 84 while serving a life sentence for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian war.
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Ratko Mladić was convicted for genocide and war crimes by a UN tribunal related to the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, where around 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.
He was sentenced to life in prison in 2021 after a nine-year trial and died in prison at age 84.
Thousands attended his funeral in Belgrade, including Serbian government ministers and war veterans.
Mladić is considered a war criminal internationally but is viewed by many Serbs as a national hero.
The Serbian Orthodox Church led the funeral service, with its leader saying Mladić's name will be remembered by many Serbs.
The EU criticized the public honors given to Mladić, calling glorification of war criminals unacceptable in Europe.
Mladić commanded Bosnian Serb forces during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, overseeing actions described as ethnic cleansing.
Serbia is a candidate to join the EU, but its accession talks have stalled, partly due to issues like this event.
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Sophie Collins, a woman from Hampshire, UK, bought a new apartment and began decorating it. Soon after moving in, she developed health problems caused by mold in the apartment, which delayed her decorating plans while the mold was treated.
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Sophie Collins, 29, bought an apartment earlier this year and planned to decorate it in a colorful, maximalist style.
She began feeling unwell with symptoms such as fatigue, cough, headaches, sinus pressure, stuffy nose, and sneezing shortly after moving in.
Symptoms were linked to mold exposure, which can cause irritation to the nose, throat, eyes, and skin according to the CDC.
Mold was found mainly near the windows and blinds, but some may have been hidden under paint.
Specialists confirmed high moisture and humidity levels in the apartment, creating conditions for mold growth.
The apartment was treated for mold, and Collins’s symptoms went away after treatment.
She must wait a full year before painting or wallpapering to avoid disturbing the mold treatment.
Collins shared her story on TikTok and is currently focusing on small projects and furniture while waiting to resume decorating fully.
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Netflix has started making a third Inbetweeners film with the original actors returning. The film continues the story of four teenage friends from the popular British TV show and movies.
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Netflix announced the production of a new Inbetweeners film.
The original main actors Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, and Joe Thomas will star again.
The show first aired from 2008 to 2010 and had two successful films released in 2011 and 2014.
The story is about four friends navigating school and teenage life.
The film’s creators, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, are writing and directing it.
The first movie made £65.1 million, and the second made £46.6 million at the box office.
It is not yet known if some supporting actors, like Emily Atack and Emily Head, will return.
A trailer shows the characters getting into Simon’s yellow Fiat car before the film’s start.
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The Trump administration has expressed strong concerns about the UK government’s plan to make social media platforms like YouTube give more attention to traditional broadcasters such as the BBC. The US warns this could lead to censorship and harm freedom of speech online by favoring certain media sources over others.
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The UK plans to require social media platforms to promote established broadcasters more in their algorithms.
The Trump administration fears this could lead to censorship and restrict independent journalism.
The US sees the UK plan as a possible example for authoritarian governments to control online content.
The UK government argues the plan is to fight misinformation and support public service broadcasters struggling due to digital platform competition.
Social media companies and online creators worry that boosting traditional media could lower the visibility of independent content creators.
The US embassy in London issued a statement emphasizing the importance of free and open internet and warning against government influence on content algorithms.
The plan would apply only within the UK, but the US shows readiness to defend American-based tech companies globally.
President Trump has a history of criticizing mainstream media and is currently involved in a lawsuit with the BBC.
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A cargo jet operated for Amazon crashed after overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others. Investigators are looking into the cause, with early reports suggesting the plane landed too fast and far down the runway amid stormy weather.
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The crash happened around 2 p.m. Sunday when the Boeing 767 cargo plane came from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The plane overshot the runway, crossed a perimeter road, and stopped in a parking lot, where it caught fire.
Five people died and five others were injured; details about the victims have not been released yet.
Video showed the jet landing fast and far down the runway, which experts say is unusual and dangerous.
Storm clouds and strong winds were present during landing, possibly contributing to the crash.
Miami airport does not have “arresting beds,” special materials used at some airports to stop overrunning planes safely.
Emergency responders rescued people trapped in the plane and nearby vehicles; about 200 emergency workers responded.
The plane was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 converted from passenger to cargo use in 2015 and operated by contractor 21 Air.
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The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, marking the biggest far-right state election victory since World War II. The AfD may govern the state if it can form coalitions or gain support, challenging the current political landscape and raising questions about the mainstream parties' refusal to work with them.
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AfD won 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, nearly reaching a majority.
This is the strongest far-right victory in a German state since the Nazi era.
The AfD opposes immigration, supports Russia, and wants policies like deportations, banning rainbow flags in schools, and stopping new wind farms.
The party leads far ahead of the ruling Christian Democrats (CDU), who got about 17%.
AfD's leaders want to govern but need partners since they lack an outright majority.
Mainstream parties refuse to join or support AfD-led governments, making coalition talks difficult.
The election result challenges the CDU and Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership.
Another small party, BSW, might cooperate quietly with AfD, but larger parties reject it.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has been spotted at Soho Farmhouse, a luxury countryside retreat in north Oxfordshire, sparking rumors that she and Prince Harry may be settling in the area. The couple's children are enrolled at a local school, and the location is popular among celebrities and some members of the royal family.
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Meghan was seen arriving at Soho Farmhouse early in the morning and met senior staff by name.
Soho Farmhouse is a luxury retreat with a spa, guest cabins, and a pool, known for celebrity visitors.
The Sussex family previously rented a house in Great Tew, near famous neighbors like the Beckhams.
Meghan and Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, are attending a local school with privacy measures in place.
Soho Farmhouse does not allow photos inside and has banned Meta glasses to protect privacy.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, members of the royal family, are regular visitors to Soho Farmhouse.
Meghan has a long connection to Soho House and Soho Farmhouse, including hosting her hen party there.
Prince Harry plans to attend charitable events in the UK soon, including the WellChild awards.
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The Taliban continue to control Afghanistan 25 years after the 9/11 attacks. They use military equipment and machines originally supplied by the United States to maintain their power.
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The Taliban have stayed in control of Afghanistan for 25 years since 9/11.
They use military gear and machinery that the U.S. provided earlier.
The equipment includes vehicles and weapons left behind or captured.
This gear helps the Taliban enforce their rule and defend against opponents.
The situation shows how American-supplied tools are still important in Afghanistan.
The report was covered by CBS News and reporter Imtiaz Tyab.
The ongoing control affects regional stability and international relations.
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Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla are the national leaders of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Their party won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's recent elections, making the AfD the strongest political force in that state, ahead of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) which won 17.2%.
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The AfD's strong showing in Saxony-Anhalt marks the first time a far-right party has nearly controlled a German state since World War II.
Alice Weidel has been AfD co-chairwoman since June 2022 and has a background in economics and banking.
Weidel admires policies of low taxes, welfare cuts, and privatization, inspired by former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Weidel joined AfD in 2013 because of its opposition to the European Union (Euroskepticism).
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair since 2019, was a house painter turned construction company owner before entering politics.
Both leaders represent the party’s anti-immigration platform, which will influence coalition talks in Saxony-Anhalt.
Weidel lives partly in Switzerland with her partner and two adopted children, which is unusual for a leader of the conservative AfD.
The AfD’s future role in governing Saxony-Anhalt is uncertain despite its election success.
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Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the Taliban controls Afghanistan again. When U.S. and allied troops left in 2021, the Taliban took control of billions of dollars of U.S.-supplied military equipment, which they now use visibly in their operations.
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The Taliban regained power in Afghanistan in 2021 after two decades of war following 9/11.
U.S. withdrawal left behind about $7 billion worth of American military hardware now used by the Taliban.
Taliban fighters patrol Kabul in American vehicles and use U.S.-made weapons and gear.
President Trump’s administration initially negotiated the deal to end the war with the Taliban.
President Trump criticizes the Biden administration for its handling of the U.S. troop withdrawal and lost equipment.
Taliban officials say the military assets now belong to Afghanistan as a state and refuse to return them.
The Taliban’s return has led to strict Islamic rule, severely restricting rights for women and girls.
President Biden defended ending the U.S. “forever war” and believes withdrawing was the right choice.
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BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has been living with a rare blood cancer called polycythaemia vera since November 2024. Although the cancer cannot be cured, it can be managed well, and she says she does not expect to die from it.
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Maryam Moshiri is a presenter for BBC News.
She was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV), a rare blood cancer, in November 2024.
PV is a chronic condition, meaning it lasts a long time and cannot be cured.
The disease is treatable and can be managed effectively.
Her general practitioner (GP) detected the cancer early.
Moshiri shared her experience and how the illness affects her life in a conversation with colleague Lucy Hockings.
She is hopeful about living with the disease despite the diagnosis.
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An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashed after landing at Miami International Airport on September 6. The plane ran off the runway, hit vehicles near the airport, caught fire, and caused at least five deaths and five injuries.
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The crash involved a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operating as 21 Air Flight 7598 for Amazon Prime Air.
The plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before the crash.
The aircraft overran Runway 30 at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. local time.
The plane crossed a road near the airport, struck multiple vehicles, and caught fire after the overrun.
At least five people were killed, and five others were injured in the accident.
Air traffic control audio captured the moments after the crash, showing airport operations were put on hold.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the details of the crash, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause.
The incident caused significant disruption at Miami International Airport.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a $232 million investment plan to support Greenland in areas like education, fisheries, and sustainable tourism. This move comes as the European Union aims to strengthen ties with Greenland following security tensions sparked by President Trump’s push for the U.S. to take control of the island.
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The EU’s investment package for Greenland is worth 200 million euros (about $232 million).
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, which is a NATO ally.
The funds aim to improve education, fisheries, internet access, hydropower, housing, small businesses, and sustainable tourism.
The EU wants to be a strong partner in Greenland and the Arctic region.
President Trump pushed for the U.S. to take over Greenland for security reasons, creating tension with Denmark and other NATO countries.
Denmark and several European allies sent troops to Greenland in January for Arctic military exercises to support Greenland’s sovereignty.
President Trump threatened tariffs on multiple European countries but reversed course after NATO agreed on Arctic security cooperation.
Eleven NATO countries, excluding the U.S., began Arctic military exercises in Greenland on September 7, 2026.
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A woman named Tiahna in Brisbane, Australia, was surprised when possums crashed through her apartment ceiling during her lunch break. Possums are common in urban Australia because their natural homes in trees are disappearing, leading them to live in buildings.
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Tiahna is a 23-year-old who works and lives at home in Brisbane.
She heard noises in her ceiling, recorded it on her phone, and then possums fell through the damaged roof into her kitchen.
Possums, especially brushtail and ringtail types, are the most common native animals found living in buildings in Australia.
The damaged roof area had been previously harmed by a cyclone, providing possums with entry.
Tiahna and her roommates have dealt with possums in their ceiling for about two years.
Attempts by the real estate agency to remove the possums have not worked so far.
The video of the possums falling through the ceiling went viral online, with over 1.7 million views.
A board temporarily covers the damaged roof area, and repairs are planned to remove the possums fully.
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