Israel resumed military strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming the militant group Hezbollah for breaking a ceasefire. These attacks happened while US-led peace talks in Rome aimed to stop months of fighting between Israel and Lebanon.
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Israel said Hezbollah violated the ceasefire, prompting airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
Lebanese officials reported at least one person killed and 11 wounded in separate strikes.
Israel issued an evacuation order for the town of Mansouri, near the Lebanese-Israeli border.
The ceasefire has been fragile since it took effect in June amid ongoing hostilities.
US-sponsored talks in Rome seek to achieve a peace deal, including Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
The negotiations aim to expand "pilot zones" where the Lebanese army replaces Israeli forces.
Fighting began in March after Hezbollah fired rockets in support of Iran, leading to Israeli military responses.
The southern part of Lebanon includes an Israeli "security zone" about 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory.
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US officials say a deal with Iran might be signed within 48 hours. The agreement would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and may lead to further talks between the two countries.
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The US and Iran are close to signing an agreement.
The deal could be finalized within 48 hours.
It focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global shipping.
This deal could be the first step toward broader negotiations between the US and Iran.
US officials provided the information about the near agreement.
The report comes from Al Jazeera correspondent Marah Ryan.
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A large high-pressure system called the Bermuda High is positioned farther west than usual over the Atlantic Ocean. This change is bringing moist tropical air into the eastern United States, leading to warm, humid weather and a chance of heavy rain for parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week.
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The Bermuda High is a high-pressure weather system that forms over the North Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda.
It moves east and west during the year, affecting weather on the U.S. East Coast.
Currently, it is located farther west than normal for early August.
This position brings tropical moisture from the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean northward.
The warm, humid air raises humidity and creates muggy, uncomfortable conditions.
The system increases the chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms in eastern states.
High humidity makes the air feel hotter than the actual temperature by slowing sweat evaporation.
The Bermuda High influences weather patterns, including hurricane paths, depending on its position.
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Wildfires in Washington state have destroyed a neighborhood in Spokane. High temperatures are making the fires worse while firefighters try to control the flames.
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Wildfires are burning in Washington state.
A neighborhood in Spokane has been completely devastated by the fires.
Hot weather is causing the fires to spread more quickly.
Fire crews are actively working to contain the wildfires.
CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reported from Spokane.
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Scientists have used the most powerful solar telescope in the world to take the most detailed pictures of the Sun’s surface. These images show swirling motions caused by the Sun’s magnetic field and hot gas, which drive solar energy bursts that can affect Earth.
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The Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii captured the highest-resolution images of the Sun’s surface to date.
Scientists observed "whirlpools" called Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, created when hot gases slide past each other.
These swirling motions generate magnetic energy that can cause solar flares and large explosions on the Sun.
Understanding these movements helps predict space weather that can disrupt Earth’s power grids, satellites, and endanger astronauts.
The Sun acts as a natural laboratory to study fundamental physics, including past tests of Einstein’s theories.
The new data will improve knowledge of how energy moves on the Sun and triggers solar events.
The research was published in the scientific journal Nature.
The telescope is located on a clear, high mountain peak in Hawaii for the best observations.
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South Africa's foreign minister has proposed new rules requiring former leaders to share full details of any foreign trips. This follows criticism of former President Jacob Zuma’s recent visit to India, where he met a businessman linked to a major corruption scandal.
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South Africa wants clearer rules and more openness about former leaders' foreign visits.
The proposal came after Jacob Zuma visited India and met Ajay Gupta, involved in a large corruption case called "state capture."
The Gupta family was accused of influencing Zuma’s government and left South Africa in 2018 amid investigations.
Zuma was expelled from the ruling African National Congress party and now leads the opposition group MK.
During Zuma’s India trip, a photo showed him with Ajay Gupta and South Africa's high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal.
The high commissioner was recalled and denied any wrongdoing.
The new rules would require former leaders to provide details before trips to assess any risks or support needed.
Zuma’s past foreign visits also caused problems, such as when he supported Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara, which South Africa opposes.
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The director of a Russian factory that makes military drones was seriously injured when his car exploded near Yekaterinburg. This is the second attack on Russian drone makers in a week, with the driver killed in the blast and the director hospitalized in serious condition.
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Vladimir Tkachuk, head of Uraldronzavod drone factory, was badly hurt in a car explosion near Yekaterinburg.
The explosion happened on Tuesday night; Tkachuk’s driver died in the blast.
The factory makes Upyr drones, used by Russian troops and valued for resisting electronic jamming.
Tkachuk founded the factory in 2023 and has shown the drones to President Putin.
Last week, another Russian drone company founder was shot and wounded.
Russian media and officials blame Ukraine for similar attacks since the war started in February 2022.
The explosion came after a deadly bombing at a Moscow restaurant that killed five, also blamed on Ukraine by Russian authorities.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy shared video showing attacks on civilians by Russian drones around the same time.
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China’s Commerce Ministry announced new sanctions against the United States and some U.S. companies. This happened after U.S. agencies imposed restrictions on China. The announcements come about a month before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to President Donald Trump.
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China imposed new sanctions on the U.S. and certain American companies.
These sanctions are a response to recent U.S. actions targeting China.
The U.S. agencies recently restricted exports related to drone technology to China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit President Donald Trump in about a month.
The sanctions target U.S. firms involved in areas linked to national security.
This move reflects rising tensions between China and the United States in trade and technology.
Both countries are preparing for high-level talks during the upcoming visit.
Sanctions may affect businesses that export advanced technology and drones.
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Israel ordered residents to leave a village in southern Lebanon following what it called a ceasefire violation by Hezbollah. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, could happen soon, which might help calm the Iran war and global economy.
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Israel told people in Mansouri village, southern Lebanon, to move away due to Hezbollah's actions.
Israel conducted targeted strikes in southern Lebanon, killing one person and injuring 12 in Tebnine.
Lebanese and Israeli negotiators met in Rome to discuss Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has largely lasted since June 20, after fighting started on February 28.
President Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come soon.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil and gas shipments, and its closure has hurt the world economy.
The U.S. and Israel started the war aiming to stop Iran’s nuclear program and government.
The U.S. reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports, increasing tensions and cutting shipping through the strait.
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Pakistan’s ruling party, Pakistan Muslim League-N, is leading in the legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This is happening despite protests and boycott calls by a banned group that opposes certain reserved seats in the assembly.
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Pakistan Muslim League-N, led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has won 24 of 34 seats in the first two phases of voting.
Voter turnout was over 56% in the regional capital, Muzaffarabad, despite security concerns and protest calls.
Elections are held in three phases due to security and heavy monsoon rains.
A banned group, Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), called for a boycott and protested against 12 reserved legislative seats for displaced people from Indian-controlled Kashmir.
JAAC has been banned for security and public order reasons after violent protests.
The region’s Supreme Court ruled the 12 reserved seats constitutional and protected from abolition without a constitutional amendment.
These reserved seats represent displaced people who moved from Indian-controlled Kashmir to other parts of Pakistan.
The elections mark the return of Pakistan Muslim League-N to power in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after ten years.
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Sheikh Hasina, the ousted former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, announced she plans to return from exile in India this December. She faces a death sentence in Bangladesh for alleged crimes against humanity tied to a violent crackdown on protests in 2024, which she denies.
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Sheikh Hasina fled to India in 2024 after protests forced her out of power.
In 2025, a Bangladeshi court sentenced her to death for ordering a crackdown on the 2024 uprising.
The United Nations reported nearly 1,400 people died in the crackdown.
Hasina denies the charges and says she must return to Bangladesh despite the risks.
Bangladesh has asked India to extradite Hasina, but India has refused so far.
Hasina called for her party, the Awami League, to be unbanned and for political prisoners to be freed.
Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, opened a museum memorializing the 2024 uprising at Hasina’s former residence.
The museum also shows evidence of political repression during Hasina’s 15 years in power.
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A woman was arrested after stabbing four men in Covent Garden, central London. The injured men were taken to a major trauma center, and police quickly secured the area.
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The stabbing happened on Endell Street in Covent Garden on Wednesday afternoon.
Four men aged 34, 39, 42, and 52 suffered stab wounds.
All four men were taken by ambulance to a major trauma center for treatment.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and carrying an offensive weapon.
Witnesses said the woman is known locally and sometimes asks for help on the street.
Police responded quickly and arrested the woman at the scene.
The area was a busy location with restaurants and remained calm a few hours after the attack.
Staff from nearby businesses witnessed the event during lunchtime but reported no closures.
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President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are moving forward. At the same time, sources report that the U.S. is running low on long-range missiles.
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President Trump and Secretary Rubio are involved in discussions about the Strait of Hormuz.
The talks aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping.
U.S. officials report progress in these negotiations.
Sources reveal that the U.S. missile supply, especially long-range missiles, is getting low.
The Strait of Hormuz is important because many oil shipments pass through it.
The information about the missile stockpile comes from unnamed sources to CBS News.
Secretary Rubio also spoke publicly about the progress in talks.
CBS News reported this information through correspondent Nancy Cordes.
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German police are investigating after finding a drone carrying an explosive device near a runway at Leipzig/Halle airport. Authorities removed the detonator from the device and say there is no current danger to travelers or staff.
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Police found a drone with an explosive device near the north runway of Leipzig/Halle airport.
The north runway was closed for about two hours but has since reopened; the south runway is closed for maintenance.
Flights were diverted to other airports after a flying object was reported near the airport just before midnight.
Police used a robot to safely examine the drone and removed the detonator from the device.
Prosecutors in Saxony are leading the investigation, focusing on politically motivated or extremist crimes.
A second flying object hit a cargo plane, which then diverted to another airport and was found to have minor damage.
Authorities have not confirmed if the drone and second flying object are related or if the cargo plane was the target.
Officials say there is no threat to passengers or airport workers and normal flight operations continue.
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Four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden area, and a 47-year-old woman was arrested. The police believe the incident is related to mental health, and the victims were taken to a hospital for serious injuries.
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Four men aged between 34 and 52 were stabbed in central London’s Covent Garden.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and carrying an offensive weapon.
Police found a pair of scissors at the scene.
The incident happened around 12:30 pm local time on August 5, 2026.
The victims were taken to a major trauma center after being treated at the scene.
Police described the incident as likely related to mental health issues.
Covent Garden is a busy area popular with tourists in London.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the scene.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, causing nearly 190 buildings to collapse and many more to be damaged. Rescue workers and families are still searching for bodies amid ongoing demolitions of damaged buildings in the affected coastal area.
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The earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing severe damage, especially in La Guaira and Caraballeda.
Around 190 buildings collapsed, including the OPPE 27 government housing complex.
Glenda Viloria lost six family members, including her mother and sister, in the collapse of OPPE 27.
Controlled demolitions began on July 30 to clear buildings declared unsafe, with more demolitions planned.
Some families, like Viloria’s, are still searching for missing loved ones amid the rubble.
Excavators have cleared much of the debris, leaving only dusty ground where buildings once stood.
Relatives have faced difficult decisions during rescue work, including the need to cut bodies trapped in the rubble.
Survivors remain at the sites to continue their search despite the loss of homes and infrastructure.
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Over 70,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a few hours, resulting in at least 88 deaths. The event caused political tension within the European Union, with some countries criticizing Spain’s border policies and calling for stricter controls.
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More than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, a small Spanish territory in North Africa, quickly at the end of last week.
At least 88 people died during the crossing due to drowning and crushing.
Social media spread misleading information about the situation.
Far-right political parties used the event to push a stricter migration agenda in Europe.
Italy and Denmark criticized Spain for failing to secure the EU’s border with Africa.
Most migrants returned to Morocco within days, with some children left stranded in Ceuta.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced criticism from other EU leaders but defended his country’s policies.
The incident exposed divisions among EU countries on how to handle migration and border control.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac has published its 2026 Fall Foliage Map, which predicts when autumn leaf colors will be at their peak in each U.S. state. The map shows that the color changes will start in northern states in late September and move southwards, reaching the southern states by November.
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Fall foliage attracts many visitors and supports local tourism, especially in New England, the Great Lakes, and Appalachian regions.
Weather such as temperature, rain, and sunlight affects the timing and brightness of leaf colors.
The 2026 forecast expects mostly drier weather and warmer temperatures in the central U.S., with cooler temperatures on the East and West Coasts.
Peak leaf colors begin in northern New England and parts of the Rocky Mountains in mid-to-late September.
By early to mid-October, peak colors spread to the Midwest and Northeast, including states like Wisconsin, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states will see peak foliage in the second half of October.
Southern states like Louisiana, Texas, and Florida will reach peak colors between November 2 and November 11.
The Almanac provides specific date ranges for peak foliage in each state, helping people plan trips to see fall colors.
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President Donald Trump has used strong pressure tactics against other countries during his second term, including tariffs and threats. Some countries like Brazil and Canada are now pushing back and finding ways to reduce their dependence on the U.S.
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President Trump’s style relies on using America’s power to pressure other countries into concessions.
Early in his second term, tariffs and threats led countries like Mexico and NATO members to make concessions.
Trump threatened to take over the Panama Canal due to Chinese influence, causing Panama to distance itself from China.
Brazil was declared a U.S. national security threat and hit with a 40% tariff to influence its domestic politics.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva resisted, boosting his popularity and strengthening trade ties with China.
Brazil’s exports to China increased by 22% after the U.S. tariffs.
Canada is also resisting U.S. pressure but maintains its strategic alliance with the United States.
These countries are using Trump’s tactics as a reason to rethink their relationships and trade partnerships.
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Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared in court via video link to face four historical sex offence charges from 1978 to 1981. He denies the charges, which involve one alleged victim under the age of 14, and will return to court in September.
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Gary Glitter’s real name is Paul Gadd.
He is charged with one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14.
The alleged offences happened between 1978 and 1981 at a home in Kensington.
There is one alleged victim, who was 8 to 11 years old at the time.
Gadd appeared in court from prison via video link and denied the charges.
The victim reported the allegations to police on 9 January 2025.
Gadd was interviewed by police in July 2024 and is currently held at HMP Channings Wood.
The alleged victim is receiving support from specialist officers.
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