Cambridge University announced an investigation into Professor Jason Arday after new concerns arose about his academic qualifications and career claims. Previously, Arday faced allegations of plagiarism, which he denied, while the university also handles other complaints about his academic work.
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Jason Arday is a professor at Cambridge University and the youngest black professor in its history.
He has been accused of plagiarizing parts of his PhD thesis and published research.
Liverpool John Moores University, which awarded his PhD, found no plagiarism but suggested some errors were likely unintentional.
Cambridge initially defended Arday but began an investigation after new information surfaced about his qualifications and honorary titles.
Arday denied plagiarism and said he accepts responsibility for mistakes but rejected claims that he lied or exaggerated.
The university aims to follow proper policies and employment law during the investigation.
Cambridge continues to support Arday while the investigations proceed.
The Guardian published an investigation raising questions about Arday’s fundraising claims and stories of personal attacks.
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The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with increased missile and drone attacks causing civilian deaths on both sides. There has been little progress in diplomatic talks, while the United States is mainly focused on issues related to Iran.
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Both Russia and Ukraine have stepped up missile and drone attacks recently.
These attacks have resulted in civilian casualties on both sides.
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict show little progress.
The conflict is the most serious in Europe since World War II.
US officials are currently paying more attention to Iran than the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Experts from Russia, Ukraine, and the US discussed the situation in a panel.
The ongoing violence raises concerns about the future stability of the region.
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The U.S. State Department has increased a reward to $25 million for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, a U.S.-born leader of Mexico’s powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). This move is part of a broader effort by President Trump’s administration to weaken the cartel and pressure Mexico to crack down on drug trafficking organizations.
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Juan Carlos González, also known as "Pelón," is a U.S. citizen born in Santa Ana, California, and a leader of the CJNG cartel.
The reward for information on González was raised from $5 million to $25 million by the U.S. State Department.
CJNG is Mexico’s largest cartel, operating in 21 of 32 Mexican states and involved in drug smuggling and other illegal businesses.
The U.S. granted rewards totaling $102 million for CJNG leaders and restricted visas of cartel-associated family members and business contacts.
In February, Mexican military forces killed CJNG leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”) with U.S. intelligence support.
The Trump administration recently sanctioned 50 people and companies linked to the cartel, freezing their assets and blocking financial transactions in the U.S.
The U.S. Treasury also targeted companies linked to CJNG’s fuel theft operations, which generate large illegal profits.
U.S. officials have increased pressure on Mexican authorities, including threats of military action, to more aggressively fight drug cartels.
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Since 2022, over 1,100 people have been convicted in the UK for arriving illegally, including survivors of trafficking and torture. Many arrived by small boats, and some were prosecuted shortly after seeking asylum, raising concerns about the treatment of refugees under international law.
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The offence of illegal arrival in the UK was introduced by the Home Office in 2022.
Between July 2022 and January 2026, 1,109 people were prosecuted for illegal arrival.
628 people arrived on small boats, with 296 caught on drone footage steering the boats.
Only 12 people were convicted for helping others cross illegally by steering boats.
Some prosecuted were trafficking survivors forced under threat to steer boats.
There are concerns that some age-disputed children were held in adult prisons.
Many prosecuted had claimed asylum just hours before being arrested, and some were later granted asylum or identified as trafficking victims.
Critics argue these prosecutions may violate the refugee convention, which says refugees should not be punished for how they travel to safety.
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The Danube River in Europe has reached record-low water levels, exposing some hidden historical objects along its banks. At the same time, Hungary’s only nuclear power plant is close to shutting down.
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The Danube River is currently at its lowest water levels ever recorded in Europe.
Low water levels have uncovered historical items that were previously underwater or hidden.
Hungary relies on its only nuclear power plant for power, which is now nearing shutdown.
The situation affects multiple countries along the Danube, a major European river.
The low water levels may impact transportation, the environment, and local communities.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio.
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Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has chosen Alfredo Gaspar, a lawmaker and former prosecutor, as his running mate for the October election. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, will run against current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and may face a runoff if no candidate wins a majority.
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Flávio Bolsonaro was confirmed as the Liberal Party’s presidential candidate last month.
Alfredo Gaspar, chosen as vice-presidential candidate, has been a member of Brazil’s lower house since 2023.
Gaspar previously worked as a prosecutor and public security secretary in the state of Alagoas.
Flávio Bolsonaro lacks support from Brazil’s centrist parties, which makes selecting a running mate harder.
Flávio Bolsonaro admitted to asking jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro for money to fund a film about his father.
Bolsonaro’s campaign has faced setbacks, including distancing from important political allies and criticism over U.S. tariffs.
Bolsonaro visited the U.S. and highlighted connections with President Donald Trump.
Bolsonaro’s stepmother criticized him publicly but they later reconciled.
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Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, has said she will return to her country by December despite a death sentence issued against her. She has been living in exile in India since her government was removed two years ago after mass protests and a change in power.
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Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh and has lived under security in India since her government was toppled.
Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity related to the violent suppression of protests two years ago.
The protests began over job quotas but grew into a larger movement against Hasina’s rule, with estimated deaths between 800 and 1,400.
Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh in December, which is a significant month in the country’s history marking independence victory.
India supports her with state-level security but officially distances itself from her political statements and denies organizing her news conference.
The current government in Bangladesh, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has barred Hasina’s party and may arrest her if she returns.
Hasina has asked for the ban on her party to be lifted, release of political prisoners, and the dropping of cases against her supporters.
The new government blames Hasina’s time in power for economic problems and corruption, while Hasina accuses them of causing lawlessness and harming the country’s secular values.
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Israeli forces entered the Qalandiya refugee camp in the West Bank, entering homes and shops and threatening to demolish businesses. At least 20 Palestinians were arrested, eight injured, and some residents reported Israeli soldiers on roofs. Palestinians worry these actions relate to plans for a nearby new settlement.
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Israeli forces raided the Qalandiya refugee camp near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
Homes and shops were entered, and demolition threats were made against businesses.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society said eight Palestinians were injured and taken to hospital.
At least 20 people were arrested during the raid.
Israeli soldiers took positions on the roofs of residents’ homes.
In 2023, Israel approved plans for a 9,000-unit settlement near Qalandiya, on former airport land in Jerusalem.
Palestinian residents fear raids and demolitions are linked to plans for forced eviction ahead of settlement construction.
Israeli authorities have not officially commented on the reasons for the raids.
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A new study found that people over 50 who have both extra belly fat and low vitamin D levels are more than twice as likely to die early compared to those without these conditions. The research shows that these two health problems together worsen inflammation and increase the risk of serious illness and death.
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The study included 5,520 adults aged 50 and older, followed for six years.
Having low vitamin D alone raised the risk of death by up to 91 percent.
Carrying extra fat around the belly alone raised death risk by 47 percent.
Both conditions together increased the risk of death by 123 percent.
Abdominal obesity is measured by waist size: over 40 inches for men, 35 inches for women.
Low vitamin D levels are below 30 nanomoles per liter in the blood.
Excess belly fat reduces the body's ability to process vitamin D.
Low vitamin D weakens the immune system and increases inflammation, raising health risks further.
Researchers suggest regular testing and treating both conditions to help people live longer and healthier.
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Armed forces from Puntland, a semi-autonomous region in Somalia, attacked a military camp held by federal government troops in Galkayo. Puntland’s president said it was a planned operation to stop moves that threaten their region’s security and stability.
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Puntland forces attacked a government camp near Galkayo airport on Wednesday morning.
The camp was held by troops who had switched loyalty from Puntland to the Somali federal government.
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni called the attack a "planned security operation."
Over 100 people were arrested, and weapons, vehicles, and military supplies were seized by Puntland forces.
Residents heard mortar explosions during the fighting, which lasted more than an hour.
The federal government and the opposing forces have not yet responded to Puntland’s claims.
Conflicts between Somalia’s federal government and regional states have happened before, including attacks in March and last August.
Tensions relate to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s constitutional reforms, which opponents see as an attempt to centralize power.
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A drone carrying explosives was found near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig airport in Germany, marking the first time such an armed drone was discovered in Europe far from the Ukraine border. The suspected attack, likely involving Russian intelligence, raises serious security concerns for international airports and NATO operations.
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A drone with explosives was found inside Leipzig airport’s secured cargo area near Ukrainian planes.
The bomb attached to the drone was made of plastic explosives (PETN and semtex), but did not explode due to a faulty detonator.
The amount of explosive found (around 800 grams) could have caused significant damage to aircraft.
The drone design resembles those used in the Ukraine conflict.
A second flying object possibly hit a DHL cargo plane, causing minor damage.
Leipzig airport is used by Ukrainian jet operators, NATO, the German military, and DHL cargo services.
Previous attacks linked to Russia include parcel bombs sent via DHL and multiple drone incidents in Europe.
Investigations revealed suspects in Lithuania and Poland connected to Russian intelligence using online recruitment and cryptocurrency payments.
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César Gastélum, a popular Mexican influencer, was shot and killed while live-streaming outside a restaurant in Culiacán, Sinaloa. The local police are investigating the murder amid ongoing violent fights between cartel groups in the area.
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César Gastélum had about 600,000 followers on TikTok and made comedy videos.
He was filming with two friends dressed as food delivery drivers when he was shot at close range by people on a motorcycle.
Sinaloa state has seen increased violence due to battles between factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
Mexican security officials are analyzing Gastélum’s social media posts and video evidence to find those responsible.
Since September 2024, at least 12 influencers have been killed in Culiacán due to cartel conflicts.
Influencers in other states like Jalisco have also been targeted and killed while live-streaming.
Authorities recently arrested a criminal leader connected to the Jalisco cartel, linked to other high-profile murders.
Mexico’s president of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, said investigators are working to identify the killers and understand the motive.
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Authorities in Colombia rescued a newborn hippopotamus found alone and malnourished near a river. The hippos in Colombia descend from animals imported by the drug lord Pablo Escobar, and their growing population is causing harm to local wildlife and ecosystems.
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The rescued baby hippo was found by fishermen in Puerto Nare, Antioquia, Colombia.
Veterinarians treated the hippo for dehydration and malnutrition.
The hippo was moved to a sanctuary at Hacienda Napoles, Escobar’s former estate.
Pablo Escobar brought four hippos to Colombia in the 1980s for his private zoo.
After Escobar’s death, the hippos escaped and now live wild along the Magdalena River.
The hippos damage local ecosystems and threaten native species like manatees and turtles.
They have no natural predators in Colombia, so their population is growing rapidly.
The government plans to cull about 80 hippos because sterilization efforts failed.
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The U.S. State Department has increased a reward to $25 million for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, a U.S. citizen who is now said to lead Mexico’s largest drug cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). President Donald Trump’s administration is using financial sanctions and visa restrictions to weaken the cartel’s leadership and pressure Mexico to fight these criminal groups harder.
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Juan Carlos González, also known as “Pelón,” is a dual U.S. and Mexican citizen believed to lead CJNG.
The reward for information to capture González was raised from $5 million to $25 million.
The Trump administration has offered a total of $100 million in rewards related to various cartel leaders.
CJNG is one of eight Mexican cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the U.S.
Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho” and the former leader of CJNG, was killed by the Mexican military with U.S. intelligence support.
The Trump administration has sanctioned 50 people and companies linked to CJNG, freezing assets and blocking U.S. financial transactions.
CJNG operates in 21 out of 32 Mexican states and extends its activities to other countries, including the U.S.
President Trump has pressured Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government to take stronger action against cartels, even threatening military options.
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An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured 12 others, while two Israeli soldiers died from a bomb inside a building in the same area. These incidents happened amid ongoing talks in Rome between Israel and Lebanon aimed at enforcing a ceasefire and addressing military presence along their border.
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One Lebanese person was killed and 12 injured in an Israeli airstrike in Tibnin, southern Lebanon.
Two Israeli soldiers were killed and another critically wounded by a bomb in Majdal Selem, southern Lebanon.
Since March 2, Israeli attacks have killed at least 4,333 people and wounded 12,250 in Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
The bomb explosion in Majdal Selem occurred in a village under Israeli military control with no Hezbollah presence.
Israel has launched further strikes in southern Lebanon, calling them precise responses to ceasefire violations by Hezbollah.
Israeli authorities issued orders for residents of al-Mansouri to leave before more attacks.
Negotiations in Rome involve Israel and Lebanon discussing phased Israeli withdrawal and disarmament of Hezbollah under a US-backed framework.
Hezbollah refuses direct talks and disarmament and claims the negotiations will harm Lebanon.
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President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace announced a 15-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict in Gaza, including disarming Hamas, Israeli withdrawal, and setting up a temporary Palestinian administration. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the plan, and both sides remain deadlocked because neither will act first, so fighting continues.
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The Board of Peace released a 15-point peace plan for Gaza involving phased steps toward disarmament and withdrawal.
The plan calls for Hamas to disarm gradually while Israel withdraws in phases, with an international committee verifying progress.
A temporary Palestinian administration, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), would manage Gaza during the transition.
An International Stabilization Force (ISF) would separate Israeli forces from Palestinian areas and maintain a ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the plan, insisting Israeli forces will stay until Hamas is disarmed.
Hamas negotiators say they will only disarm after Israel fully withdraws from Gaza.
The plan lacks clear details on how to measure progress between phases or enforce the agreement.
Ongoing violence means neither side has accepted the roadmap, limiting its practical impact.
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Russian forces launched missile attacks on Ukraine overnight, killing at least 17 people. A video shows a Russian drone following a Ukrainian man selling vegetables before it explodes and injures him.
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Russia fired multiple missiles into Ukraine during the night.
At least 17 people were killed in these attacks, according to Ukrainian officials.
A video captured a Russian drone chasing a Ukrainian vegetable seller.
The drone exploded near the man, causing injuries.
The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The video was reported by CBS News correspondent Aidan Stretch.
The event underlines the danger faced by civilians during the war.
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Pakistani authorities have introduced strict new rules that require international media and Pakistani journalists working for foreign outlets to get permission before reporting anywhere in Pakistan except three cities. This move follows coverage of violent protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and has caused concern among journalists and rights groups about press freedom.
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International media must now seek permission to report from Pakistan, except in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore.
Pakistan ranks 153rd out of 180 countries on the World Press Freedom Index.
The new restrictions are called the Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026.
These rules came after international reporting on deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Al Jazeera’s website is blocked in Pakistan after its coverage of the protests.
Journalists can lose their accreditation for actions considered against Pakistan’s ideology, sovereignty, security, or public order.
The government says the rules are not meant to completely restrict journalists’ movement.
Journalists and experts say the guidelines have vague terms and could limit free speech and truthful reporting.
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Phoebe Bridgers released her third solo album, "Lost Weekend," which reflects her personal changes and challenges since 2020. The album combines her thoughtful lyrics with complex sounds, exploring themes of relationships, loss, and memory.
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"Lost Weekend" is Phoebe Bridgers' first solo album since 2020’s "Punisher."
The album reflects personal experiences, including the end of one relationship, a new one beginning, and the death of her father.
Bridgers uses a mix of sounds, like party noises and voicemails, to create a layered listening experience.
Songs like “Bobby” and “Still Standing” focus on love and loss, using both upbeat and melancholic tones.
Bridgers held special concerts at Madison Square Garden without phones or pencils to encourage focused listening.
The album is dedicated to her late father.
Critics praised the album for its clear intention and emotional depth.
The music takes listeners on a non-linear journey, similar to a road trip through memories and feelings.
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Central Europe experienced record-breaking high temperatures in several countries, including Slovakia and Austria, where new all-time heat records were set. This summer has been extremely hot and dry in Europe, leading to wildfires and evacuations.
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Slovakia recorded a new highest temperature of 41.4°C (106.5°F) in Kamenica nad Hronom.
This was the third record-high temperature Slovakia reached this summer.
Austria set a new heat record at 41.2°C (106.1°F) in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.
The Czech Republic and Hungary also recorded their highest temperatures ever earlier this summer.
Nights in Slovakia have become hotter, with a record of 28.4°C (83°F) in Skalica.
The extreme heat is linked to Europe warming twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.
Dry conditions have caused many wildfires and forced large evacuations in Europe.
The data comes from national meteorological institutes and the EU’s climate monitoring service.
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