Nine Kazakh soldiers died after being swept out to sea during naval training on the Caspian coast. The accident happened in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region due to sudden bad weather, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
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The incident occurred during combat training near the Caspian Sea in western Kazakhstan.
Nineteen military personnel were carried out to sea by rough conditions.
Nine soldiers died, and three people were rescued so far.
Search and rescue operations continue for the missing personnel.
The Defence Ministry announced the information on Telegram.
The accident was caused by a sudden worsening of the weather.
The Caspian Sea borders Kazakhstan, Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkmenistan.
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Three gunmen entered a small house in a poor area of South Africa and shot people at a party, killing at least 11. Police and local officials confirmed the deaths and are investigating the attack.
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The shooting happened at a private house party.
The location was an impoverished neighborhood in South Africa.
Three armed attackers were involved.
At least 11 people were killed.
Police and local authorities are handling the investigation.
The attack took place recently, reported on September 24, 2026.
No information was given about the attackers' motives or arrests.
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Fuel transport workers in Tunisia started a 48-hour strike demanding better pay and earlier promises to be fulfilled. The strike comes amid broader problems like rising prices, shortages of electricity, water, and medicine, and unresolved economic troubles in the country.
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The strike is led by the General Federation of Oil and Chemicals and lasts 48 hours.
Workers want higher wages, unpaid benefits from 2019, and settlement of social security dues.
Tunisia mainly depends on trucks to deliver fuel, causing citizens to rush to petrol stations.
Fuel remains available, but there are concerns the strike could disrupt supply and economy.
Tunisia faces ongoing issues like electricity and water outages, rising prices, and medicine shortages.
The economic crisis involves inflation, lack of foreign currency, and difficulty in getting outside loans.
The government has relied on domestic borrowing, affecting investment and spending.
Disputes between labor unions and employers, as well as political actions since President Kais Saied took power, contribute to the crisis.
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Ethiopia's army reported that it stopped attacks from Tigrayan forces in northern regions, saying its soldiers caused many casualties and took weapons. The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) took control of three airports and denied the army's statement. Fighting began near the border between Tigray and Amhara, raising fears of restarting a serious civil war.
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Fighting started Wednesday near the border of Amhara and Tigray regions.
Ethiopia’s army said it repelled attacks and seized weapons from Tigrayan forces.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) captured three airports from federal police.
The TPLF has not confirmed the army’s claims, and independent verification is not possible due to access restrictions.
There are reports that Tigrayan forces attacked the neighboring regions of Afar and Amhara.
A humanitarian source said heavy artillery was used by Tigrayan forces near the town of Yallo.
This conflict follows a deadly civil war from 2020 to 2022 that ended with a peace deal brokered by the African Union.
Ethiopian Airlines cancelled all flights to Tigray following the capture of the airports.
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Morocco’s recent parliamentary elections showed a major shift in party strengths and a low voter turnout of about 38%. The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats, followed by the National Rally of Independents (RNI) and the Istiqlal Party. The Justice and Development Party (PJD) made a significant comeback by increasing its seats from 13 to 54.
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PAM increased its seats from 87 in 2021 to 97, becoming the largest party.
RNI, which led the government previously, dropped from 102 seats to 66.
Istiqlal Party’s seats fell from 81 to 65.
PJD rose from 13 seats in 2021 to 54 seats in the new parliament.
Voter turnout was low at 38.08%, down from 50.86% in 2021 and 42.27% in 2016.
Together, PAM, RNI, and Istiqlal hold 228 of 395 seats, enough for a majority coalition.
Morocco’s king appoints the head of government from the party that wins the most seats.
Rivalries and tensions among parties could affect government formation despite existing coalitions.
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A British far-right activist, Daniel Thomas, was arrested after live-streaming himself slashing an empty migrant dinghy in the English Channel while a French coastguard official was still on the boat. He faces charges related to criminal damage and endangering ship safety.
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Daniel Thomas is a 37-year-old far-right anti-immigration activist in the UK.
He live-streamed himself cutting an inflatable dinghy with a knife in the English Channel.
A French coastguard official was still on the dinghy when Thomas damaged it.
Thomas was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life and offences under maritime security laws.
The incident occurred after about 50 migrants were taken from Normandy to Dover for processing.
Thomas is founder of the Patriot Platform, a group opposing immigration.
He has organized anti-immigration protests in Dover and Portsmouth.
Over 41,000 migrants crossed the English Channel last year despite government efforts to stop these crossings.
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President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping to Washington for a summit meeting. The discussion includes whether China will play the leading role in the future, with experts commenting on Xi’s confidence in his country’s global position.
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President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
The meeting is part of a state visit and includes talks on major issues between the U.S. and China.
There is public discussion about China’s future role in the world.
Experts are debating if China’s leader is too confident about Beijing’s global leadership.
The U.S. and China are also discussing cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence (AI).
The summit aims to improve communication and relations between the two countries.
This event is one of the few rare official welcomes of a foreign leader by President Trump.
The visit highlights ongoing U.S.-China diplomacy amid global political changes.
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The French judo champion Teddy Riner is under investigation after facing racist abuse online following his comments about the growing far-right movement in France. Riner expressed worry about the rise of far-right groups and has called for unity and respect in the country.
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Teddy Riner, a top French judo athlete, spoke on TV about his concern over the rise of far-right politics in France.
After his comments, he received racist insults and hate messages online.
Paris’s public prosecutor has launched an investigation into the racist abuse and harassment against him.
The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, is gaining support ahead of the French presidential elections.
Riner grew up in Guadeloupe and Paris and is seen as a leading sports figure in France.
He plans to continue speaking out and promotes unity, respect, and diversity in France.
Football star Kylian Mbappé also showed worry about the far-right's rise and faced criticism from the National Rally party.
Riner emphasized his love for France’s values, history, and diversity despite current social challenges.
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Taylor Swift will show her new music video for "Patient Zero" at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday. She is also releasing a deluxe album version with extra songs that day. At the VMAs, she will receive a special honor for her work as a music video director.
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The "Patient Zero" music video will premiere at the VMAs on Sunday, September 27.
A short 13-second preview aired on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
Swift announced the new single will be released on Friday.
A deluxe version of her latest album with four new songs, called "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," is also coming out Friday.
Swift will receive the VMAs' first-ever Artist Director Honors for contributions to music videos.
This award will make her the most-awarded artist in VMAs history, surpassing Beyoncé.
The VMAs will air at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on CBS and MTV and stream on Paramount+.
Swift is nominated in 11 categories at this year's VMAs.
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Fighting has increased in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and spread to nearby Afar and Amhara regions. Several armed groups, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), are now in conflict with the federal government, leading to a wider and more complex war.
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The TPLF reported an offensive began in southern Tigray with attacks in many areas.
Fighting quickly spread to Afar and Amhara regions, involving federal forces and several armed groups.
A new alliance called the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival was formed by seven armed groups to oppose Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.
The alliance includes groups from Tigray, Amhara, Oromo, Somali, Afar, and Benishangul-Gumuz regions.
Ethiopian Airlines stopped flights in Tigray due to the conflict and Tigrayan forces took control of some airports and a district capital.
The conflict follows a 2022 peace deal (Pretoria agreement) that ended earlier fighting but left many tensions unresolved.
Regional group IGAD and the United Nations have called for an end to the fighting and a return to talks.
Over 750,000 people were already displaced in Tigray before this latest escalation.
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Reports of violent incidents and harassment on Britain’s mainline rail services increased sharply in the year ending March 2026. The Office of Rail and Road recorded 13,464 assaults against passengers and the public, the highest number since 2004, and also noted a rise in attacks on railway workers.
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Assaults on passengers rose 36% to 13,464 incidents on Britain’s mainline railways.
Harassment cases increased by 52% and common physical assaults rose by 30% compared to the previous year.
Assaults against railway workers rose 12%, with 2,487 physical attacks and 6,390 cases of verbal abuse.
Each assault may fall into multiple categories, such as both harassment and physical attack.
The Office of Rail and Road called the rise in violence “concerning” and is working with industry and unions to reduce risks and support staff.
There were 11 deaths at mainline railway level crossings, up by six from the previous year.
The data does not include incidents in Northern Ireland.
Rail industry campaigns have been running to raise awareness about violence and harassment for the past five years.
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The number of reported assaults on Britain’s railways reached nearly 25,000 in one year, the highest since records began in 2004. Both passengers and railway staff faced increased violence, with unions calling for more staff, better policing, and stronger legal protections.
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There were almost 25,000 reported assaults on Britain’s railways in 2025-26.
Assaults against passengers rose by 36% to 13,464 cases.
Assaults on railway staff increased by 12%, including about 2,500 physical attacks.
Harassment incidents rose by 52%, and common assaults increased by 30%.
The rise partly reflects better reporting and zero-tolerance campaigns against violence.
Unions demand more staff on trains, an end to working alone, and stronger legal protections.
Cuts to British Transport Police funding have reduced police presence on public transport.
Rail companies are using more CCTV and body cameras to improve safety and reporting.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to weaken Ukrainian civilians through destructive attacks. These strikes target civilian infrastructure to pressure Ukrainian society and show strength to people in Russia. Ukraine responds by attacking Russian energy sites that support Russia’s military actions.
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Russia is attacking Ukrainian civilian infrastructure as part of its war strategy.
The goal is to put strong pressure on Ukraine’s population and force them to surrender.
These attacks also send a message of power to people living in Russia.
Ukraine targets Russian energy facilities that help fund and support the Russian military.
The conflict involves mixed military, political, and territorial goals.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken about the situation at the United Nations.
The ongoing war has caused large numbers of refugees and civilian suffering.
Experts say the use of force is part of Russia’s broader political strategy in the region.
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An 11-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck at a home in Sydney’s north-west and later died in hospital. Police have arrested three men connected to the incident, and the investigation is still ongoing.
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The shooting happened on Monday at a unit in Norwest, Sydney.
The boy was found with gunshot wounds to his face and neck and taken to Westmead Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
He died in the hospital on Thursday evening.
Five other people were in the home during the shooting but were not hurt.
Three men aged 18 were arrested; one, Isaac Bechara, was charged with hiding a serious crime.
The other two men were released but remain under investigation.
Police said the unit had been known to them before, and some people there have links to organized crime.
Police are continuing their inquiries into the case.
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CBS News shared a first look at the music video for Taylor Swift's new song, "Patient Zero," ahead of its debut at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The video will be shown for the first time during the VMAs event.
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Taylor Swift has a new single called "Patient Zero."
CBS News released an exclusive preview of the music video.
The full video will premiere at the VMAs.
The VMAs is an annual music awards show on MTV.
This preview was shared on CBS Mornings and the CBS News app.
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Pope Leo XIV is visiting Paris, France, for the first papal visit there since 2008. The French government is running a large security operation with about 14,000 police officers, soldiers, and gendarmes to protect the pope during his two-day visit.
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Pope Leo XIV is visiting Paris, marking the first papal visit to France since 2008.
The visit lasts for two days.
Hundreds of thousands of people, including faithful followers and visitors, are expected to attend events in Paris.
About 14,000 security personnel are deployed, including police officers, gendarmes (a type of military police), and soldiers.
The security operation is described as very large to ensure the pope's safety.
The visit is considered an important event for the Vatican and France.
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Fighting has started again between the Tigray rebels and Ethiopia's federal government. The rebels said they are in a full war, and heavy attacks with big weapons have been reported in nearby areas.
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Tigray rebels declared they are in full war with the Ethiopian government.
Fighting involves heavy artillery attacks near Tigray and neighboring states.
The conflict follows a previous civil war from 2020 to 2022.
The earlier war was very deadly, with more than 600,000 people killed, according to the African Union.
Tensions between the federal government and Tigray authorities have been rising for several months.
The current escalation happened around September 24, 2026.
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The U.S. and China have agreed to extend their trade truce for two more months. This announcement came as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the U.S. for a meeting with President Donald Trump.
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The trade truce between the U.S. and China was extended by two months.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension.
The extension aims to maintain a pause in trade conflicts between the two countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the U.S. to meet with President Donald Trump.
The ongoing discussions focus on improving economic relations between the two countries.
The original trade truce was nearing its scheduled end before this extension.
Both countries are working to avoid new tariffs or trade penalties during this period.
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Russian forces launched a heavy attack on Kyiv during the night using ballistic missiles. The strike caused significant concern and damage in Ukraine's capital.
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The attack took place overnight and was described as particularly heavy.
Russian forces used ballistic missiles in the strikes on Kyiv.
The strikes targeted the Ukrainian capital city.
Reports came from a journalist reporting live from Kyiv.
The news was issued on September 24, 2026.
The attack is part of ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
Ballistic missiles are weapons that follow a high, curved path to reach their targets.
The attack increased tension in the region and concern among residents.
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A powerful winter storm called a Nor'easter is expected to hit the East Coast of the United States this weekend. Millions of people are already noticing effects along the coast as the storm develops.
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The Nor'easter is a strong storm affecting the East Coast of the U.S.
It is expected to bring harsh weather conditions over the weekend.
Coastal areas are already experiencing impacts from the storm.
Millions of people along the East Coast are on alert.
Nor'easters often bring heavy rain, wind, and possible flooding.
Officials are tracking the storm closely to warn residents.
Preparation efforts are underway to handle potential damage and flooding.
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