An official leading President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel for continuing attacks on Gaza. He warned that if the plan fails, the fighting will return and cause more destruction.
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Nikolay Mladenov is the official in charge of President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.
The plan includes 20 points aimed at ending the conflict and moving Gaza to civilian rule.
Hamas has agreed to the key part of the plan, which involves disarming and handing control to civilians.
Israel continues airstrikes in Gaza, causing Palestinian deaths, though fewer than before.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw until Hamas surrenders all weapons.
A recent meeting with Netanyahu and Jared Kushner narrowed technical issues still to be addressed.
U.S. and Israeli officials say Hamas’ disarmament will be judged by its actions.
Mladenov warned that without political will, Gaza could end up devastated with more conflict ahead.
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A woman in Queensland gave birth to twins last year, but each twin has different biological parents. One twin was born from an embryo implanted through surrogacy, and the other was conceived naturally around the same time. The court had to decide how to apply surrogacy laws that did not account for this rare situation.
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A Queensland woman gave birth to twins with different biological parents in November 2025.
One twin was from an IVF embryo implanted via surrogacy; the other was conceived naturally and unexpectedly.
Both children were born by caesarean section on the same day.
Surrogacy laws in Queensland did not cover this unusual case of "gestational twins" with different parents.
The court ruled the twins were not "birth siblings" under the law, so separate parentage orders were allowed.
The surrogate agreed to carry an embryo for a couple who could not conceive naturally due to medical reasons.
Both families plan for the children to know each other and understand their family situation.
An independent counsellor supported openness about the children’s origins for their wellbeing.
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Tim Curry, the British actor known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at age 80 at his home in Los Angeles. He had been in poor health after a stroke but returned to acting shortly before his death.
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Tim Curry was 80 years old when he died.
He was famous for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
The musical first appeared in London in 1973 and then became a film in 1975.
Curry was nominated three times for Tony Awards for his Broadway performances.
He had a rich baritone voice and won a Daytime Emmy for voice acting in 1991.
After a stroke in 2012, he used a wheelchair and limited his work.
He made a return to acting in a horror film called Stream in 2024.
Curry never married and had no children.
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The FDA has approved a new drug aimed at helping people with late-stage pancreatic cancer live longer. A CBS News doctor explained what this approval means for patients.
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The drug is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
It targets patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
The drug may help extend patients’ survival time.
Dr. Céline Gounder from CBS News provided the explanation.
The news was shared through CBS News and their app.
Pancreatic cancer is a serious illness often diagnosed late.
FDA approval means the drug passed safety and effectiveness checks.
This is a new option for patients who have limited treatments.
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Twelve people died and dozens were hurt as wildfires spread across northern Algeria during a hot heatwave affecting North Africa. Authorities reported over 150 fires, forced many families to leave their homes, and provided care for those injured.
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Twelve people died from wildfires in Algeria, mainly in Jijel, Bejaia, and Tizi Ouzou provinces.
Fifty-four people were injured, with six in serious condition in intensive care.
On one day, Algeria faced 154 wildfires, with 36 fires in Bejaia province alone.
Officials visited affected areas to oversee firefighting and check on victims.
Many families were evacuated to safer locations as fires neared towns.
Wildfires happen every summer in northern Algeria, worsened by drought and climate change.
Recent years have seen many deaths and large damage to forests, farmland, and homes.
Algeria’s civil protection and health ministries are actively responding to the crisis.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after 42 days without new cases. Uganda had 20 Ebola cases with two deaths, and the country is now working closely with neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to control the ongoing outbreak there.
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WHO confirmed Uganda passed 42 days without any new Ebola cases, the required period to declare the outbreak over.
Uganda reported a total of 20 Ebola infections and two deaths during the outbreak.
The last Ebola case in Uganda was confirmed on June 21, and the outbreak was declared over by Uganda’s Health Ministry on July 28.
Uganda’s Health Ministry asked countries to lift travel restrictions imposed during the outbreak.
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is getting worse, with over 5,600 cases and more than 2,700 deaths recorded.
Ituri province in northeast DRC is the hardest-hit area with more than 4,700 infections.
Uganda and DRC are cooperating with cross-border treatment centers and sharing health resources.
Officials from both countries met to strengthen health security and called for more international support to fight Ebola.
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At least one person died and 10 others were hurt when a car crashed into a crowd near a train station in Caen, northern France. Police arrested one person and are investigating the incident, which followed a fight near a bar.
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The crash happened near Caen train station in Normandy, northern France.
One person died and 10 people were injured.
Police arrested one individual and took them into custody.
A fight reportedly occurred near a bar before the car hit the crowd.
Police have blocked off the area and asked locals to avoid it.
The Specialised Crime Division in Caen is leading the investigation.
Emergency services responded quickly with police cars and ambulances.
The situation is still being investigated and updated by local authorities.
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Dolly Parton, a famous singer and entertainer, has died at the age of 80. Thousands of fans gathered at Dollywood, the theme park she helped create in Tennessee, to mourn her passing.
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Dolly Parton passed away at 80 years old.
Her family announced her death.
Dollywood is a theme park in Tennessee linked to Dolly Parton.
Thousands of fans visited Dollywood to remember her.
The event took place one day after the death was announced.
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Heavy floods in Nepal have destroyed many neighborhoods, causing at least 150 deaths and leaving hundreds more people missing. Among those missing are dozens of Americans, according to local authorities.
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Severe flooding has hit Nepal, damaging many areas.
At least 150 people have died because of the floods.
Hundreds of people are reported missing.
Dozens of Americans are among the missing persons.
Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations.
The flooding situation is ongoing and updates are expected.
Disaster response includes both local and international efforts.
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Thousands of people are taking part in Spain’s annual ‘La Tomatina’ festival, where they throw tomatoes at each other. The event lasts about one hour and uses around 150,000 kilograms of tomatoes.
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La Tomatina is a famous tomato-throwing festival held in Spain.
The festival has been celebrated since 1945.
Thousands of participants join the event each year.
The food fight lasts for about one hour.
Approximately 150,000 kilograms of tomatoes are used during the festival.
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Deadly flash floods and mudslides near the Nepal-Tibet border have killed over 150 people and left hundreds missing, including many foreign tourists from the US, Canada, India, and the UK. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with US and Canadian officials working with local authorities to help affected citizens.
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More than 150 people have died due to flash floods and mudslides near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Over 500 tourists are missing, including 466 foreign nationals from 28 countries.
The missing include 54 Americans, 24 Canadians, more than 100 Indians, and 33 from the UK.
The US State Department and Canadian government are assisting affected citizens.
Damage to roads and bridges in Nepal is estimated at over 15 billion Nepalese rupees (about $98 million).
Initial reports suggested an earthquake caused the disaster, but the US Geological Survey said it was caused by a landslide alone.
Climate change may contribute to faster glacier melt in the region, which can increase the risk of such events, but its role in this incident is not confirmed.
Chinese state media reported three dead and 265 missing in Tibet due to the floods and mudslides.
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Armed gangs, known locally as bandits, are attacking villages in north-west Nigeria, killing many people and kidnapping others for ransom. These attacks have forced around 800,000 people to leave their homes, with many now living in poor conditions in temporary camps.
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Bandits attacked a village in Zamfara state, killing about 70 people in one incident.
The attackers use motorcycles and split into groups to surround and attack villages.
Victims face threats of being shot if they try to run, or burned if they hide in a building.
Many displaced people, including Fatima and her children, live in makeshift camps with little food or shelter.
Around 1,000 people are in the camp where Fatima now lives, facing shortages and irregular aid.
Some local people have formed armed vigilante groups to fight the bandits.
The bandits mostly come from the Fulani ethnic group and have shifted from cattle trading to crime for quick money.
Military and vigilante patrols have brought some reduction in attacks but the threat remains strong.
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Iceland is holding a close referendum to decide whether to restart talks on joining the European Union. The vote is sharply divided, largely because of concerns about control over Iceland’s fishing waters, a vital part of its economy, while supporters believe EU membership could help with economic stability and security.
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Iceland is voting on whether to resume EU membership talks in a referendum.
Polls show the vote is very close, with both sides campaigning strongly.
The fishing industry makes up about 40% of Iceland’s exports and is central to the debate.
EU membership would mean Iceland ceding some control over its fishing waters due to EU rules.
Supporters say joining the EU could stabilize Iceland’s currency and help with trade and security.
A Yes vote would start negotiations, but a second referendum and EU approval would be needed for full membership.
Iceland is part of the European Economic Area, already allowing access to the single market without full EU membership.
Geopolitical tensions, like Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. interest in the Arctic, have pushed Iceland to consider EU membership more urgently.
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A new mental health treatment called Open Dialogue involves patients’ family and friends in their care and has been shown to reduce hospital admissions by three times. Patients receiving this treatment reported better recovery and quality of life, although it did not reduce illness relapses.
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Open Dialogue includes the patient’s close network in regular meetings with the same clinicians.
The treatment focuses on the patient’s priorities and encourages open conversations about feelings and support needed.
A study by University College London involved 500 patients in crisis and compared Open Dialogue to usual treatment.
Open Dialogue patients were three times less likely to be admitted to psychiatric hospitals.
When admitted, Open Dialogue patients spent half as much time in hospital.
Recovery and wellbeing ratings were higher among Open Dialogue patients compared to usual care.
The approach has been used since 2019 in parts of the NHS and originated in Finland in the 1980s.
Some experts say more research is needed because the treatment did not prevent relapses.
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President Donald Trump said he expects a big victory in Iran soon but is not rushing to start talks again. He believes the conflict will end quickly but wants to take his time with negotiations.
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President Trump expects a major victory related to Iran shortly.
He said he is not in a hurry to resume negotiations with Iran.
The president believes the current conflict involving Iran will be over soon.
His comments were reported on CBS News.
No specific details about the nature of the victory or timeline were given.
Negotiations with Iran have been paused or delayed up to this point.
President Trump’s approach shows a mix of confidence and patience.
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A protest led by young women in India against education issues included some women using foul language, which sparked debate about whether it is more socially unacceptable for women to swear than men. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling women’s swearing a "culture shock," saying boys swearing is accepted but girls swearing is not. The debate has highlighted ongoing issues about gender roles and patriarchy in Indian society.
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Young women used swear words during the Cockroach Janta Party protests demanding education reforms.
Prime Minister Modi called seeing young women swear a "culture shock" but also said he forgives them.
Modi did not address police violence or threats faced by the female protesters.
Opposition MP Rahul Gandhi said it is unfair to single out women’s language and said this reflects patriarchy.
A 15-year-old girl involved in the protests faced online abuse and apologized publicly.
The protests ended after one month, following the resignation of India’s Education Minister.
Many in India say women swearing is not new, but it is seen differently socially than men swearing.
The debate focuses on how women speaking boldly, even with strong language, is viewed in Indian culture.
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President Donald Trump's trade dispute with Canada highlights cultural differences between the United States and Canada. A book called "American Nations" by Colin Woodard explains how historical cultures in North America have shaped these tensions and influenced the U.S.
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President Trump is involved in a trade conflict with Canada.
This conflict shows cultural differences between the U.S. and Canada.
The 2011 book "American Nations" explores cultural regions in North America.
Author Colin Woodard discusses how history shaped U.S. culture.
The conversation appeared on CBS News' program called "The Takeout."
Cultural and historical factors help explain current trade disagreements.
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Brazil’s government filed a lawsuit against Discord, an online chat platform popular with gamers, accusing it of failing to protect children and teens on its service. The government is seeking about $97 million in damages and wants the court to require Discord to improve safety measures and cooperate with law enforcement.
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Brazil sued Discord in federal court for failing to protect children online.
The government is seeking damages of 500 million reais (about $97 million).
The lawsuit follows a July suicide case linked to the platform.
Brazil alleges Discord’s age verification and safety protections have serious gaps.
Brazil wants Discord to strengthen parental controls and use tools to remove harmful content.
Discord said Brazil’s claims are “disproportionate” and do not reflect its safety efforts.
Similar legal cases against Discord exist in U.S. states like Texas, Nevada, and New Jersey.
Brazil’s President Lula and Supreme Court have been working on internet regulations for minors.
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