Lionel Richie was hospitalized after a concert in St. Louis due to possible dehydration. Richie, 77, has had several onstage health issues this year while touring with Earth, Wind and Fire.
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Lionel Richie checked himself into a hospital after performing at The Muny in St. Louis.
He appeared unsteady on stage and asked for a chair during his final song.
The hospitalization may be related to slight dehydration.
Richie had previous health problems during shows earlier in 2024, including dizziness and needing to sit down.
He is currently on a 26-city tour called "Sing A Song All Night Long" with Earth, Wind and Fire.
Richie was a member of the Commodores before a successful solo career with many hit songs.
He co-wrote "We Are The World" in 1985 with Michael Jackson to raise money for famine relief.
Richie has won four Grammy Awards out of 33 nominations and has been a judge on "American Idol" since 2018.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of planning the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. His lawyer said Davis openly admitted to killing Tupac to many people. Davis could face life in prison for this crime.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty in connection with Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder.
Davis reportedly told many people that he killed Tupac.
Tupac Shakur was a famous rapper who was killed in 1996.
The case was closely followed because of Tupac’s popularity.
A trial lawyer and former prosecutor, Mark Eiglarsh, commented on the case publicly.
Davis may receive a life prison sentence as punishment.
The verdict shows new legal developments many years after Tupac’s death.
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Search teams are continuing their efforts to find a person who is missing in the Grand Canyon. Recently, flash floods caused the deaths of at least two people there.
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Two people died in flash flooding in the Grand Canyon over the weekend.
One person is still missing after the floods.
Search efforts are increasing on Tuesday to find the missing person.
The flooding happened suddenly, known as flash flooding.
Authorities and rescue teams are involved in the search.
The situation is ongoing and officials remain hopeful.
The Grand Canyon is a popular but sometimes dangerous natural area.
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Rescue teams are searching for a person who went missing in the Grand Canyon after heavy rain caused dangerous flash floods. Two people died over the weekend because of the floods, and the search continues with hope of finding the missing hiker.
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Flash floods happened in the Grand Canyon over the weekend.
At least two people died due to the floods.
One person is missing after the floods.
Rescue teams are actively searching for the missing hiker.
The search continues with hope of a positive outcome.
The event occurred in a natural park known for hiking and tourism.
Officials are leading and supporting the rescue operations.
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A court in The Hague ruled that India cannot stop following the Indus Waters Treaty, a water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan. The court said the treaty is still valid and India must meet its responsibilities. India rejected the court’s decision, while Pakistan welcomed it.
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The Indus Waters Treaty has governed water sharing between India and Pakistan for over 60 years.
India tried to suspend the treaty in April 2025 after a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Pakistan took the case to the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague in March 2026.
The court ruled unanimously that India cannot stop the treaty on its own and must follow all its rules.
India did not join the court hearings and says the court is not legally valid in this case.
Pakistan’s leaders praised the ruling as a clear legal victory.
India said the treaty suspension will continue until Pakistan stops supporting terrorism, which Pakistan denies.
The ruling supports Pakistan’s position but does not force India to change its actions immediately.
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Rescue teams are still looking for a hiker who went missing in the Grand Canyon after heavy flash floods. At the same time, Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching the Texas and Louisiana coasts, posing a weather threat.
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A hiker went missing in the Grand Canyon following major flash floods.
Search efforts are ongoing to find the missing person.
Flash floods are sudden floods caused by heavy rain.
Tropical Storm Edouard is moving toward Texas and Louisiana.
Tropical storms are strong weather systems with heavy rain and winds.
Authorities are monitoring the storm for possible impacts on the Gulf Coast area.
The Grand Canyon is a large canyon in Arizona, known for hiking and outdoor activities.
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A top climate scientist said this summer's extreme heat and recent floods in Nepal are caused by human-driven climate change. She warned that hotter summers, more wildfires, droughts, and floods will keep happening unless fossil fuel burning stops.
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The heatwave in June was made possible only because of human-caused climate change.
Catastrophic flooding recently happened in Nepal and similar events are expected to increase.
Hotter summers, more wildfires, droughts, and floods are predicted to become more common.
The scientist is Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor and vice-chair of the UN’s climate change panel.
Global warming can be limited to current levels if fossil fuel burning stops.
The warning came during an interview with the news channel FRANCE 24.
The ongoing climate risks are linked to extreme weather events worldwide.
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A Pakistani media worker named Hina Javed was killed in a violent way, leading to public outcry about violence against women. Her cousin said Pakistan is facing an emergency with many women being killed because of their gender.
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Hina Javed was a media professional in Pakistan who was killed violently.
Her death has caused widespread anger and concern in Pakistan.
Sabah Malik, Hina’s cousin, called the situation a "femicide emergency."
Femicide means the killing of women mainly because they are women.
The issue highlights ongoing violence against women in Pakistan.
The story was reported by Al Jazeera, including a warning about distressing content.
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This article provides a guide to new movies coming out from September through November. It lists films from different studios, including releases for theaters and streaming services, with brief descriptions of some key titles.
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Several new movies will be released this fall, covering many genres like crime thrillers, sci-fi, documentaries, and sequels.
Notable September releases include “By Any Means,” “Mayday,” “Onslaught,” and “Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass.”
Streaming platforms like Apple TV, Netflix, and Amazon MGM will release films alongside traditional theaters.
Some films are based on true stories, while others continue popular series or franchises.
Films feature well-known actors such as Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Ryan Reynolds, and Sandra Bullock.
The list includes a mix of international and American productions.
Documentaries such as “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie” and music-related films like “Don’t Look Back in Anger” are also part of the lineup.
This guide helps viewers know what new movies they can expect to see in theaters or online through the end of the year.
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Schools in Congo's Ebola outbreak center have reopened even though parents and teachers worry about the virus spreading to children. The Ebola outbreak has caused nearly 3,000 deaths and more than 6,000 confirmed cases since May 2026.
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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo began spreading rapidly in mid-May 2026.
There have been about 6,100 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,950 deaths reported by the government.
Schools restarted classes despite calls from teachers’ unions to delay reopening.
Some schools, especially public ones in Ituri province, saw low attendance after reopening.
Measures such as infrared thermometers, hand sanitizer, and hand-washing stations are being provided in some schools.
Young children under 4 years old have the highest death rate from the outbreak, at 60%.
The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
Challenges to response include lack of vaccines, delayed payments to health workers, conflict, and attacks on health teams.
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Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are returning to school amid the country's largest Ebola outbreak, raising concerns among parents and teachers, especially in the hardest-hit province of Ituri. The government is using different safety measures depending on the Ebola risk level in each area, including home-based learning with printed materials and radio lessons in the highest-risk zones.
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The DRC’s current Ebola outbreak has 6,041 confirmed cases and 2,911 deaths as of August 31, making it the worst outbreak recorded there.
Six provinces out of 26 in the DRC are affected, with Ituri province being the most impacted, having 4,802 confirmed cases as of August 26.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola virus different from previous outbreaks in the country.
There is no approved vaccine or treatment specifically for the Bundibugyo virus yet. The usual Ebola vaccine, Ervebo, is used for health workers but its effectiveness against Bundibugyo is unknown.
Schools in high-risk areas are not holding classes in person; instead, students study at home with workbooks and radio lessons.
The government classifies areas into green (no Ebola), orange (affected but manageable), and red (highest risk) zones, with learning methods adjusted accordingly.
Some parents and teachers are worried about children's safety if schools reopen because children may not follow preventive measures well.
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The Girls Gone Bible podcast is attracting young women by discussing faith, dating, and personal struggles from a Christian viewpoint. The hosts, Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, both new Christians and former actors, combine casual conversations with prayer and religious messages, and have gained popularity, including performing at a rally before President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration.
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Girls Gone Bible podcast started in 2023 and has over 1 million Instagram followers.
The hosts are Angela Halili (30) and Arielle Reitsma (36), who converted to Christianity after personal crises.
They discuss topics like dating, sobriety, and insecurities alongside Christian faith.
The podcast ranks 42nd in the religion and spirituality category on Spotify.
Their Revival tour includes music, prayer, and testimonials at venues along the US east coast and other states.
They prayed at a rally the day before President Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2025.
The podcast avoids strong political messages, focusing instead on healing and support.
The hosts previously acted in entertainment roles considered secular by conservatives.
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The United States has been accused of interfering in Brazil’s upcoming 2026 presidential election. Some people see similarities to past Cold War actions when the US tried to influence Brazil’s politics to stop a leftwing leader, and now there are claims that US officials are supporting the far-right candidate by using economic pressure and diplomatic actions.
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In the 1960s, the US secretly funded rightwing groups in Brazil to oppose leftwing president João Goulart.
This interference helped lead to a military coup in Brazil in 1964, starting two decades of dictatorship.
The 2026 Brazilian election will be between leftwing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
The US, under President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is accused of pressuring Brazil’s economy and government to benefit Bolsonaro.
Actions include tariffs on Brazilian goods and labeling Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organizations.
Lula said two US officials were denied visas for allegedly planning to interfere in Brazil’s election.
Brazil’s ambassador to the US had their visa revoked after tensions increased.
Experts say these US moves resemble Cold War-era interference and are harming Brazil’s economy.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, calling for peace and dialogue. Despite these appeals, Russia’s leadership shows no sign of changing its plans, and India continues to balance its relationships with both Russia and Western countries.
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Modi publicly urged Putin to stop the war in Ukraine and move toward peace.
India’s economy depends heavily on oil imports from Russia.
Modi’s appeals are consistent with India’s policy of strategic autonomy, which means staying independent in foreign relations.
India has strong historical ties with Russia, which supplies about 40% of its defense equipment.
India is part of international groups with Russia, like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
India also has partnerships with Western countries through groups like the Quad.
Putin responded politely but did not commit to ending the war.
Russia believes it can still achieve a military victory in Ukraine.
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Damascus’ Old City was closed to cars for 24 hours, allowing people to walk freely without traffic, noise, or pollution. This trial aims to help plan for a more pedestrian-friendly city by the year 2030.
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The Old City of Damascus was made car-free for one full day.
Residents could walk the streets without any traffic or noise.
The move reduced air pollution in the area during the 24 hours.
This event was a test or experiment to see how car restrictions might work.
The goal is to create a more pedestrian-friendly city by 2030.
The Old City is a historic area known for its ancient streets.
The report about this came from Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett.
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is cutting food aid by half in the West Bank due to a lack of funding and may also reduce help in Gaza. The agency needs an extra $386 million to support 2 million people facing hunger in both areas.
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WFP will reduce food assistance in the West Bank from 400,000 to 200,000 people starting this month.
In Gaza, cash aid for 375,000 people was cut by 40% in July, with more cuts likely without new funds.
The WFP urgently requires $386 million over six months to help food-insecure people in Gaza and the West Bank.
Around 900,000 people in the West Bank are without reliable access to food.
Violence, displacement, and a worsening economy have doubled food needs in the West Bank since 2023.
About 76% of West Bank households have seen their incomes fall significantly, with many unable to afford healthy food.
In Gaza, one in five families eats just one meal daily, and many run out of food at times due to cash shortages and high prices.
The UN and partners distributed food and fuel recently, helping over 600,000 people in Gaza in August.
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The UK street artist known as Helch, famous for his large graffiti tags around England, has died. His gallery announced his passing and described his significant impact on urban art.
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Helch became well-known in 2018 for painting his name in big letters in public places in London and on several motorway bridges.
His graffiti sometimes featured stylized fonts or just the letter "H."
In 2019, he painted on a bridge over the M4 near Bristol, including phrases related to the UK Prime Minister.
A gallery called BSMT Space in east London shared the news of his death and praised his work.
Helch preferred working at night and was not initially connected to traditional art galleries.
His first art print, released in 2022 by BSMT Space, sold out quickly.
The artist’s real identity has never been officially confirmed.
His artwork has become a well-known part of the UK urban landscape.
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A vehicle carrying ammunition exploded in Binnish, a town in Idlib, northwest Syria. The blast killed at least two people, injured several others, and damaged nearby vehicles, causing panic among local residents.
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The explosion happened on a Tuesday in Binnish, Idlib countryside, Syria.
At least two people were killed and five to eight others were injured, according to various sources.
Two nearby vehicles were destroyed by the blast.
Emergency teams quickly arrived to help and took the wounded to hospitals.
The explosion caused ongoing detonations of ammunition, raising safety concerns.
Residents experienced fear and panic due to the continuous blasts and flying debris.
Syrian authorities and media are still investigating the exact cause and ownership of the vehicle.
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Tropical Storm Edouard is moving toward the U.S. Gulf Coast and is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of Texas and Louisiana. Other storms are active in the Pacific and Atlantic, with some forecasted to intensify but not threatening land.
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Edouard was upgraded from a tropical depression to a tropical storm on Monday night.
It was located about 65 miles south-southeast of Cameron, Louisiana early Tuesday.
The storm has winds of 40 mph and is moving west-northwest at 8 mph.
Texas could see between 3 to 9 inches of rain, causing flash floods in some areas.
Texas emergency managers are preparing, including clearing dry vegetation to prevent fires.
Tropical Storm Dolly's remnants caused rain in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas.
In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Lowell may become a major hurricane soon, near Hawaii.
Hurricane Karina is a category 4 storm far from Mexico’s coast and is not threatening land.
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