President Donald Trump suggested the United States might not support the UK in a future conflict over the Falkland Islands because Britain did not assist the US during its conflict with Iran. The Falkland Islands are disputed between the UK and Argentina, and Trump mentioned reconsidering the US neutral stance on the islands.
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President Trump said the UK did not help the US during America’s conflict with Iran.
Trump asked NATO and the UK for military support near the Strait of Hormuz but received none.
The Falkland Islands are a group of islands in the South Atlantic, claimed by both the UK and Argentina.
In 1982, the UK and Argentina fought a war over the islands; the UK won.
The US has recognized UK control over the islands but has stayed officially neutral on who owns them.
Argentina’s President Javier Milei plans to make a statement about Argentina’s claim to the islands.
The UK says the Falkland Islanders want to remain British and voted overwhelmingly for this in 2013.
Trump said he is reviewing the US position on the Falkland Islands as part of a broader review of policies.
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Dolly Parton passed away, which has been very hard for her family. Her niece, Jada Star, said Dolly kept her cancer diagnosis private because she did not want to upset her fans.
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Dolly Parton died after battling cancer.
She kept her illness secret from the public.
Dolly wanted to avoid worrying her fans about her health.
Jada Star is Dolly Parton’s niece.
Jada described the experience as difficult and surreal for the family.
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Yemeni government forces are fighting Houthi fighters in southwestern Yemen near Taiz and al-Makha. The Houthis are trying to cut off Taiz city from the Red Sea coast to gain control of a key port and supply route, while government forces report some successes in pushing back.
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Clashes are happening west of Taiz province and along the western Red Sea coast.
Houthis aim to cut the road linking Taiz to al-Makha, isolating Taiz from the coast.
Controlling al-Makha would give Houthis a strategic position on the Red Sea, important for global trade.
Yemeni government forces say they have regained some areas taken by Houthis.
Houthis launched 14 ballistic missiles and several drone attacks on Taiz and Hodeidah provinces.
More than 18 Houthi fighters and 13 government soldiers were reported killed in recent fighting.
Government forces stopped a boat attack with explosives near al-Makha port.
Fighting has increased recently, threatening a fragile truce signed in 2022.
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The United Nations' weather agency says the El Niño weather event could be the strongest in 40 years. It is expected to be very strong in the coming months and likely will continue until February, raising concerns about extreme weather worldwide.
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El Niño is a natural weather event that affects global climate patterns.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expects this El Niño to be very strong.
This could be the strongest El Niño since records started 40 years ago.
The event is likely to last until February 2027.
El Niño often leads to extreme weather like heatwaves, storms, and droughts.
The UN chief warned that the world is entering a "danger zone" for such weather risks.
Preparing for these weather changes is important for countries worldwide.
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Two Palestinian teenage boys were killed during a raid involving Israeli settlers and army troops in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir. The Israeli military said its forces entered the village to support police and an Israeli civilian retrieving livestock amid rising violence by Jewish settlers.
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The incident occurred on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank.
Two Palestinian teens died during the raid.
Both Israeli settler militants and army troops took part in the operation.
The Israeli army said they acted to protect police and an Israeli civilian.
The Israeli civilian was there to recover livestock.
Violence by Jewish settlers in the West Bank has been increasing recently.
Palestinian health officials confirmed the deaths.
The village involved is called al-Mughayyir.
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France’s recent heatwaves and drought have reduced farm production and are expected to lower the money earned from agriculture by 8% in 2026. This drop will likely slow down France’s overall economic growth by 0.1 percentage points this year.
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France experienced severe heatwaves and drought recently.
These weather events caused a big drop in farming output.
Agricultural income in France is expected to fall by 8% in 2026.
The decrease in agriculture will reduce France’s total economic growth by 0.1 percentage points.
Heatwaves impact both health and the economy.
The information was reported on March 9, 2026.
The economic effect is seen as part of wider climate-related challenges.
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Gloria Steinem, a leading figure in the fight for women’s rights, died at age 92. She was married to activist David Bale from 2000 until his death in 2003 and had four stepchildren, including actor Christian Bale.
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Gloria Steinem was an influential feminist leader for over 60 years.
She helped start the National Women’s Political Caucus and promoted women’s rights in politics and the workplace.
Steinem married David Bale in 2000 when she was 66 years old.
David Bale was an environmental and animal rights activist who opposed apartheid in South Africa.
Through this marriage, Steinem became stepmother to Bale’s four adult children: Christian, Erin, Louise, and Sharon Bale.
Christian Bale is a well-known actor famous for roles in Batman films and other movies.
Steinem did not have biological children and spoke about her choice openly.
She remained involved with her stepchildren and stayed active in feminist and global causes late in life.
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A UNICEF report says about 20 million children in 21 countries face online sexual abuse each year. The report shows that social media platforms, especially Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, play a big role in these cases, but very few incidents are reported to authorities.
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Around 20 million children aged 12 to 17 in 21 countries experience online sexual abuse yearly.
More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 in regions like Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe are targeted.
Over 15 million children saw unwanted sexual content; 9 million were pressured to share sexual images or conversations; 4 million had their sexual images shared without permission.
Social media accounts for over 60% of abuse cases, with Facebook involved in 50% of these cases, WhatsApp 29%, Instagram 24%, and SnapChat 13%.
Less than 1% of cases are reported to authorities, indicating most abuse goes unreported.
UNICEF surveyed 21,000 children between 2020-2021 and 2024-2025 and interviewed 100 young abuse survivors.
Social media company Meta recently agreed to an $18 billion US settlement related to child safety issues on its platforms.
Abuse can start in real-world public places like schools and neighborhoods, then move to online platforms where further harm occurs.
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Around 2,000 students and teachers in Indonesia have gotten sick from food poisoning after eating free meals at schools provided by a government program. Officials are investigating the cause, and the local government and food distribution team have promised to cover medical expenses and improve safety.
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About 2,000 people fell ill over three days after eating free school meals under the Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program.
At a high school in Rembang, Central Java, 777 students and teachers showed food poisoning symptoms like diarrhea.
Hundreds more got sick at other schools in regions like East Java and South Sulawesi.
Some victims needed hospital treatment and were too weak to walk.
Parents complained about slimy, undercooked, or foul-smelling food.
The local food distributor accepted responsibility and apologized for the incident.
Authorities are testing food samples to find the cause, possibly poor storage or preparation.
The government will pay for the medical care of those affected.
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The United States and Iran disagree about who controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil. The US says many ships carrying millions of barrels of oil pass through daily under its protection, while Iran says it controls the strait and restricts access to approved vessels only. Ship-tracking data shows fewer ships passing through the strait than the US claims.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes during peacetime.
President Donald Trump said the US Navy is escorting around 30 ships every night through the strait, with about 15-18 million barrels of oil moving daily.
Iran claims it has full control of the strait and warns ships trying to use unauthorized routes risk being attacked.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says two oil tankers hit mines and were disabled while crossing unauthorized parts of the strait.
Shipping data from firms like Kpler and Lloyd’s List Intelligence shows only about 12 to 14 ships per day passing through, which is less than pre-war and US-reported numbers.
Some ships turn off their tracking beacons, making it harder to know the exact number of ships using the strait.
Before the conflict began, around 100 ships and 20 million barrels of oil passed daily through Hormuz, but current numbers are much lower.
Saudi Arabia reported an attack on one of its oil tankers in the strait, resulting in two deaths.
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The Panama Canal will limit the number of ships passing daily due to low water levels caused by the El Nino weather pattern. This change happens amid global shipping disruptions and increased traffic because of reduced oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
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From this week, only 34 ships can pass the Panama Canal daily, down from 40; by September 15, the limit will drop to 32 ships per day.
The Panama Canal Authority says rainfall around the canal is 34% below normal from May to August, affecting water levels.
El Nino weather could reduce rainfall even more, leading to further water shortages.
The Panama Canal handles about 5% of global maritime trade and 40% of U.S. container traffic.
Ship traffic through the canal increased by 5.2% in the first nine months of the year compared to last year.
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has reduced oil exports from that area, increasing oil shipments through the Panama Canal, especially from the U.S.
Ship transit slot prices have tripled recently due to high demand and limited capacity; one ship paid $5.3 million to pass the canal in early September.
Restrictions may force some ships to take longer, more expensive routes to avoid the canal.
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In June 2023, Russian forces destroyed the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, which caused severe flooding downstream and drained the reservoir upstream. The emptied reservoir area turned into difficult terrain with dense plants and water pools, becoming a zone where Russian and Ukrainian soldiers conduct small-scale patrols and reconnaissance instead of large military attacks.
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The Kakhovka Dam explosion in June 2023 flooded areas downstream and drained the reservoir upstream.
The drained reservoir bed is now covered with tall plants like weeds, bushes, and willows.
This area acts as a natural barrier between Russian and Ukrainian forces along the Dnipro River.
Both sides send small infantry groups into the terrain for reconnaissance and limited combat.
The dense vegetation and water pools make drone surveillance and troop movement difficult.
The Russian presence here is mainly for gathering information, not for launching big attacks.
The terrain is swampy and full of streams, slowing down troop movements and making larger military operations challenging.
Ukrainian forces try to stop Russian patrols from crossing into their territory by working close to the tree line for ambushes.
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Two Palestinian teenagers were killed in the West Bank, a region controlled by Israel but claimed by Palestinians. Israeli settlers and armed forces surrounded a village there, and political leaders Netanyahu and Smotrich are gaining support ahead of upcoming elections.
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Two Palestinian teens died in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli settlers and snipers surrounded a Palestinian village.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich are political leaders in Israel.
Both Netanyahu and Smotrich are rallying support before elections.
The West Bank is a disputed area between Israelis and Palestinians.
The report comes from journalist Mohammad Saleh of Al Jazeera.
Israeli settlements in the West Bank are often controversial.
Elections in Israel are upcoming soon.
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has led the country's government longer than any other since World War II. Her government started in 2022 and has worked closely with the European Union and supported Ukraine, while also facing criticism for policies on same-sex parents and press freedom.
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Giorgia Meloni is Italy's first female Prime Minister.
Her government has lasted longer than Silvio Berlusconi's record since World War II.
Meloni's party has roots linked to neo-fascism.
She has worked pragmatically with European Union institutions.
Italy under Meloni's leadership supports Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.
Domestically, her government has limited rights for same-sex parents.
There have been restrictions on press freedom during her time in office.
European allies initially felt uneasy about her government but relations have stabilized.
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The Bayeux Tapestry, a 1,000-year-old artwork showing the Battle of Hastings, is now on display at the British Museum in London. French President Emmanuel Macron visited London to mark the event and meet with British leaders, celebrating the friendly relationship between France and the United Kingdom.
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The Bayeux Tapestry is an ancient woven artwork about the 1066 Battle of Hastings.
It tells the story of William the Conqueror, an ancestor of King Charles III.
The tapestry is exhibited at the British Museum in London.
French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to London for the exhibition.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and King Charles III joined the event.
The event highlighted the strong ties between France and the UK.
The tapestry is about the Norman Conquest of England.
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The creators of HBO’s show "Monsters of God" discussed reptile smuggling in an interview with CBS News. They aim to educate viewers about the illegal trade and its impact on wildlife.
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Eric Goode is the director and executive producer of "Monsters of God."
Jeremy McBride is an executive producer of the show.
The show focuses on the illegal smuggling of reptiles.
The producers appeared on "CBS Mornings" to talk about the program.
The goal of the show is to inform people about the dangers and scale of reptile smuggling.
Illegal reptile trade harms animal populations and ecosystems.
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A Maltese businessman named Yorgen Fenech was found not guilty of helping in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, an investigative journalist killed in 2017 by a car bomb. Tom Gibson from the Committee to Protect Journalists expressed his sadness over the court verdict.
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Daphne Caruana Galizia was a Maltese investigator journalist killed in 2017 by a car bomb.
Her murder caused major political changes in Malta, including the resignation of the prime minister.
Yorgen Fenech, a well-known Maltese businessman, was on trial for being involved in her murder.
The court decided that Yorgen Fenech was not guilty.
Tom Gibson, Deputy Advocacy Director at the Committee to Protect Journalists, said he was devastated by this verdict.
The case attracted a lot of attention across Europe because of its impact on press freedom and justice.
The Committee to Protect Journalists works to defend journalists’ rights and safety worldwide.
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A new drug called daraxonrasib, already approved for advanced pancreatic cancer, has shown early signs of reducing tumors in about one-third of lung cancer patients with specific mutations. In an early study, the drug was given to 136 lung cancer patients who had not responded well to other treatments, and it was generally safe but caused some side effects.
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Daraxonrasib is a pill recently approved to treat advanced pancreatic cancer.
It was tested in 136 patients with non-small cell lung cancer who have mutations in RAS proteins.
About 31% to 37% of patients, depending on the dose, saw their tumors shrink after treatment.
Most patients experienced side effects; 54% had severe side effects like rash, diarrhea, nausea, and inflammation in the mouth or digestive tract.
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death and affects about 230,000 people annually in the U.S.
The FDA will likely require larger late-stage trials before deciding if daraxonrasib can be approved for lung cancer treatment.
Daraxonrasib was granted a "Breakthrough Therapy" designation for pancreatic cancer, speeding up its development and review.
The drug is sold under the brand name Rasonque by Revolution Medicines, the company that funded the study.
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A new study from Yale University found that many older Americans do not report or know they have been diagnosed with dementia. The study shows that 67% of people in the study underreported their dementia diagnosis, much higher than the underreporting rates for other common diseases.
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The study was published on August 26 in JAMA Network Open.
67% of older Americans in the study underreported having dementia.
Underreporting rates for other diseases were lower: 23% for hypertension, 17% for arthritis, 39% for diabetes, and 46% for depression.
Dementia is often not clearly communicated to patients or their families by healthcare providers.
Patients who were socially vulnerable, such as those living alone or with lower education, were more likely to underreport dementia.
People enrolled in Medicare Advantage or seeing dementia specialists underreported less, suggesting good communication helps.
Underreporting was not due to memory problems since those with dementia reported other conditions accurately.
Experts say clear communication and support after diagnosis are necessary to improve care and safety.
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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there is no proof that Moroccan authorities planned the large group of people who entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July. This statement contradicts a Spanish police report that suggested the border crossing was a deliberate move to challenge Spain’s border controls.
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Over 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in July.
A Spanish police report claimed this movement was planned, not spontaneous.
Prime Minister Sanchez said Spain found no solid evidence to support this claim.
The incident involved a large rush of migrants entering a Spanish territory in North Africa.
Ceuta is a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.
The Spanish government publicly addressed and disputed the police report’s conclusions.
The situation raised concerns about border control and migration policies in the region.
No official link was confirmed between Moroccan authorities and the border surge.
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