With eight months to go before France’s 2027 presidential election, political parties are preparing by choosing candidates and increasing public campaigning. The main challenge is whether centrist and centre-left groups can unite to stop the rise of far-right and far-left parties in the vote.
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The French presidential election will take place in 2027, about eight months from now.
Centre-left parties, including the socialists and Place Publique, plan to hold a primary election in October to pick one candidate.
This is intended to avoid splitting their voters between multiple candidates.
Centrist and centre-right parties are also deciding whether to compete or join forces.
The goal of these parties is to reduce support for far-right and far-left groups.
The election race is already heating up with interviews, meetings, and public statements by politicians.
It is unclear who will finally run as candidates from some parties.
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An international arbitration panel in The Hague ruled that India must continue following a water-sharing treaty with Pakistan from 1960. The panel stopped India from building parts of a hydroelectric dam in Kashmir beyond certain limits until an expert decides if the project follows the treaty, which is expected by 2027. India disagreed with the ruling, while Pakistan welcomed it.
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The treaty divides water from six rivers between India and Pakistan.
India wanted to suspend the treaty after a violent attack in Kashmir in 2025.
The arbitration panel said the treaty is still legally binding and cannot be suspended by one side alone.
India is restricted on how it can build hydroelectric projects on rivers flowing into Pakistan.
The panel ordered India to stop building beyond certain points on the Ratle dam in Kashmir.
The expert’s final ruling on the dam’s compliance with the treaty will come by July 2027.
Pakistan relies on the Indus River system for farming and warned that water interference risks peace.
India called the arbitration panel illegal and said it does not accept its authority.
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Dolly Parton passed away recently at age 80. Her estate announced a two-day festival called Dollyfest in 2027 to celebrate her legacy in Nashville and London, replacing an earlier planned event where she was to perform. A private family service was held, and there will be no public funeral, according to her wishes.
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Dolly Parton died of cancer at age 80.
Dollyfest is a two-day festival planned for 2027 in Nashville and London.
The festival was originally planned for January 2026 with Dolly as a performer.
Dolly had to step back from events in August 2025 due to health problems.
Dollyfest is meant to celebrate her life and legacy rather than serve as a traditional memorial.
A private service was held for Dolly with only immediate family attending.
Dolly Parton’s great-niece posted a personal tribute on Instagram.
More information about tickets and dates for Dollyfest will be available on Dolly’s official website.
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A mural honoring the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday is shown at London’s Notting Hill Carnival. The mural includes statements from students and responds to accusations of plagiarism made by Nathan Cofnas.
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The mural is a tribute to Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor who passed away.
Jason Arday faced plagiarism allegations before his death.
The mural displays testimonies from students about Arday.
It addresses and challenges claims made by Nathan Cofnas accusing Arday of plagiarism.
The mural is part of the events at London’s Notting Hill Carnival, a large cultural festival.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters, calling it a serious threat to safety and security. This incident happened after the U.S. and Iran exchanged attacks over the weekend, with both sides firing at each other in the Gulf region.
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The UAE intercepted an Iranian drone flying over its territorial waters.
There were no reports of damage from the drone incident.
The UAE considers the drone attack a dangerous violation of its sovereignty and security.
Over the weekend, the U.S. attacked Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran responded by launching missiles at U.S. sites in Jordan, but the missiles were intercepted.
Iran reported two dead and several injured from the U.S. attack on Larak Island.
The conflict affected global oil prices, with Brent crude oil rising above $90 a barrel.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran seeks no war but will respond firmly to any aggression.
The U.S. is increasing economic pressure on Iran to stop threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit is occurring amid these tensions, with leaders from China, Russia, India, and Iran attending.
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Psychologist Angela Duckworth talks about how people can overcome challenges without getting upset. She shares ideas from her new book about finding the right people and places to help you do your best.
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Angela Duckworth is a psychologist and author.
She appeared on "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book.
The book is called "Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best."
Duckworth used to focus mainly on "grit," which means sticking with challenges over time.
She now believes it’s important to also find supportive environments and people.
Her ideas aim to help people achieve more personal success.
The discussion was shared by CBS News.
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Wheat prices have gone up sharply because the war between Russia and Ukraine is disrupting exports from the Black Sea. At the same time, hotter and drier weather is reducing wheat production in places like South Africa, making it harder to grow and ship wheat globally.
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Russia and Ukraine are important wheat producers and exporters, and fighting has damaged grain ports and ships.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks have made shipping wheat from the Black Sea more difficult and expensive.
Ukraine experienced 124 attacks on vessels and port facilities in July alone.
Russian strikes have destroyed about 90% of Ukraine’s food transport logistics recently.
Wheat prices reached their highest level in three years, with Chicago futures hitting $7.79 per bushel.
South Africa’s wheat harvest is threatened by drought and high temperatures.
Countries like Egypt and Indonesia rely heavily on wheat from Russia and Ukraine and are looking for new sources.
Experts say there is enough wheat overall, but the cost and difficulty of moving it drives prices higher.
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Sudden flash floods occurred in the Grand Canyon, causing a rapid evacuation to protect visitors. Witnesses shared how the quick warnings helped keep people safe during the floods.
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Flash floods happened unexpectedly in the Grand Canyon area.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing three federal by-elections in Canada, with the closest race in Chicoutimi Le Fjord, Quebec. His tough stance against U.S. President Donald Trump on trade issues has gained him strong approval ratings, but the election results will show if this support translates into votes.
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Three by-elections are being held in Chicoutimi Le Fjord, North Vancouver Capilano, and Beaches East York.
The Chicoutimi Le Fjord race is the closest, with Liberal candidate Daniel Gobeil narrowly leading over Bloc Québécois candidate Caroline Dubé.
Polls show a small lead for the Liberals but with a margin of error that indicates a statistical tie with the Bloc Québécois.
Mark Carney’s approval rating rose to 60%, with even higher support in Quebec at 76%.
Canadians broadly support a tougher approach to trade talks with the U.S., according to recent surveys.
Carney’s government walked away from trade negotiations with the U.S. over tariff disputes.
Provincial leaders across different parties support Carney’s tough stance on U.S. trade issues.
The by-election outcome will reveal if Carney’s position against President Trump influences voter choices.
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GLP-1 medications help many people lose weight but do not work by themselves. Experts say that certain habits, like eating high-calorie healthy foods or skipping protein, can slow down weight loss when using these drugs.
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About 11% of U.S. adults used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in mid-2026, up from previous years.
These drugs help control appetite but do not change eating habits on their own.
Overeating and emotional eating can return near the end of the medication’s dosing week.
Some healthy foods like nuts and cheese have a lot of calories and may slow weight loss.
Everyone’s weight loss journey with GLP-1 drugs is different and should not be compared to others’.
Support from healthcare professionals and friends is important when using GLP-1 medications.
Eating enough protein helps preserve muscle and keeps people full longer while taking these drugs.
Drinks with calories, like smoothies and alcohol, can add many calories without making you feel full.
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King Harald V of Norway died at age 89, and his coffin was moved from the royal palace to the chapel with Queen Mette-Marit taking part in the procession. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, has become King Haakon VIII, and the country is in official mourning with many people paying their respects.
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King Harald V died on Friday at the National Hospital in Oslo at age 89.
Queen Mette-Marit joined the coffin procession for the first time since becoming queen.
Crown Prince Haakon, 53, is now King Haakon VIII and will take an oath to Norway’s constitution soon.
Haakon’s wife has faced controversy over her past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and his stepson was convicted of rape.
Queen Mette-Marit recently had a lung transplant due to pulmonary fibrosis, a serious lung disease.
Thousands of people left flowers, cards, and candles outside the royal palace to honor the late king.
The coffin stayed in the palace for the weekend before moving to the royal chapel where the public can now pay respects.
The funeral is scheduled to take place on September 9.
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The German government is about to announce who they believe is responsible for a drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig airport. The attack involved drones carrying explosives, which failed to detonate, and is widely suspected to have been linked to Russia. Germany plans to respond in coordination with its European Union and NATO partners.
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The attack happened on August 4 at Leipzig/Halle airport targeting a Ukrainian cargo plane.
A drone with explosives was found near the plane but did not explode.
A second drone collided with a DHL plane, forcing it to divert.
A third drone with explosive residue was found nearby; the substance might be hexogen, a powerful explosive.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the government is finishing investigations and preparing a response.
Germany will act together with EU and NATO partners on any response.
Reports indicate Germany will blame Russia and impose new sanctions, including measures against Russia’s oil-transporting fleet.
Russia denies involvement in the attack.
This issue is significant in Germany’s current political climate, with an election approaching in eastern states.
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A study from South Korea found that sleeping one to two extra hours on weekends can lower the risk of high blood pressure. This weekend catch-up sleep helped especially people who were less physically active, but too much extra sleep might reduce these benefits.
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The study followed 40,727 adults in South Korea over seven years (2016–2023).
Getting about 1 hour and 37 minutes more sleep on weekends lowered high blood pressure risk by 6%.
For inactive people, the risk dropped by about 6.9%.
One hour and 37 minutes of weekend extra sleep could reduce hypertension risk by 9%.
Worldwide, 1.4 billion adults aged 30-79 have high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is a leading cause of early death globally.
Researchers warn that too much weekend sleep may disrupt the body’s natural clock.
Other studies also link weekend catch-up sleep with better heart health.
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Hurricane Karina became a strong Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, far from land. It gained strength quickly due to warm ocean waters and is moving west without threatening any nearby land.
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Hurricane Karina is a Category 4 storm as of Monday.
The storm is located about 1,020 miles west-southwest of Baja California, Mexico.
Karina’s maximum sustained winds reached 145 mph (233 kph).
It became a hurricane on Sunday and intensified rapidly.
Warm ocean waters far offshore are helping the storm grow stronger.
Karina is moving west and poses no threat to land at this time.
The information comes from the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.
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The U.S. State Department warned Americans not to travel to parts of Nepal near the Nepal-China border because of recent deadly flash floods. The flood caused damage and disrupted transportation in the area.
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The warning was issued by the U.S. State Department on Sunday.
The alert covers the Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area in Rasuwa district, Nepal.
This area includes the border crossing between Nepal and China (Tibet).
A deadly flash flood occurred in this region last week.
Flooding caused damage and disrupted travel routes.
The warning advises Americans to avoid traveling to this specific region for safety reasons.
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Several American families are waiting for news about their missing relatives after heavy floods hit Nepal. The floods caused significant damage and affected many people in the region.
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Massive floods occurred in Nepal, causing serious damage.
Many people are missing after the floods.
Several American families have relatives who might be affected.
Families are holding on to hope for their loved ones’ safety.
CBS News reporter Ramy Inocencio covered the story.
The situation is ongoing as search and rescue efforts continue.
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Greece has signed a $3.5 billion deal with Israel to create its first combined air defence system using three Israeli missile technologies. The deal aims to protect Greece against various aerial threats and reflects changes in military needs after recent conflicts like the war in Ukraine.
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Greece agreed to a $3.5 billion air defence deal with Israel after three years of talks.
The system includes SPYDER, BARAK MX, and David’s Sling air defence missile technologies from Israeli companies.
These systems can intercept enemy aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
Greece also bought a $30 million Drone Dome system to protect key sites from drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Israel’s weapons exports reached over $19 billion last year, a 30% increase from the previous year.
Greece is the second EU country, after Finland, to buy the David’s Sling system.
The deal responds to security concerns linked to the war in Ukraine and regional threats from countries east of Greece.
Greece spends about 3.5% of its GDP on defence, more than many NATO members, partly due to tensions with neighbouring Turkey.
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Somali and Turkish forces freed a cargo ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia’s coast after a 10-day chase, killing 14 pirates. Pirate attacks have increased sharply this year after many years of low activity, raising concerns about a possible new rise in piracy in the region.
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The cargo ship MV Lutuf was seized on August 17 near Puntland, Somalia.
Somali and Turkish forces worked together to rescue the ship, killing 14 pirates and destroying four pirate boats.
Puntland officials dispute the rescue story and say the ship was freed with a ransom payment.
Piracy incidents off Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden jumped since spring 2024, with at least 15 attacks reported this year.
Piracy is rising but still below the high levels seen in the early 2010s when hundreds of attacks happened each year.
International naval missions helped reduce Somali piracy after 2013, but piracy conditions have not completely disappeared.
Past piracy off Somalia cost the global economy billions due to ransom payments and extra shipping costs.
Regional countries are now better prepared to respond to the piracy threat than in the past.
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France is preparing for a presidential election year with a divided left-wing political side. Both left and right parties want strong candidates to challenge far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is leading in current opinion polls.
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The French presidential election will be a major event in 2026.
The political left in France is split into different groups and candidates.
The right-wing parties are also seeking candidates to compete effectively.
Marine Le Pen, a far-right politician, is currently leading in the polls.
The election is seen as very important for France’s political future.
The article mentions related recent news from Europe but focuses on the French election’s political landscape.
The election campaign is starting during France’s back-to-school period.
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