Seven people, including two police officers, died in a crash involving a car driving the wrong way on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Police have arrested 17 people in connection with the crash and related criminal activities.
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The crash happened early on a Saturday morning on the A66 at South Bank, Middlesbrough.
Two officers, PC Tom Clough (38) and PC Matthew Blades (37), died, along with five others.
The crash involved a Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way and a police armed response vehicle.
Police had been pursuing the Passat for about seven minutes before stopping the pursuit seconds before the crash.
The Passat and a Volvo XC60 involved had fake number plates and were linked to dangerous driving and property damage.
17 people have been arrested in total, including teenagers and adults, on suspicion of crimes like being in an organized crime group and possession of a firearm.
Two men have been charged so far in connection with the investigation.
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The Trump administration announced a new plan to cut off Iran's economy from the rest of the world. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned other countries not to continue trading with Iran.
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The U.S. government under President Trump has a new strategy targeting Iran's economy.
The goal is to isolate Iran economically until it becomes self-sufficient.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the announcement.
The plan threatens countries that keep doing business with Iran.
The administration wants to pressure Iran by limiting its international trade.
The announcement was covered by CBS News correspondent Aaron Navarro.
The strategy aims to weaken Iran's economic ties globally.
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The United States has faced delays and challenges in building new icebreaker ships for the Arctic and is now relying on Finland, a country with strong icebreaker expertise, to help build these vessels. Finland will build the first icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard, and their technology and skills will later be transferred to American shipyards.
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The U.S. started building new heavy icebreakers seven years ago but may not have the first ship ready until 2033 at the earliest.
Canada plans to build six new icebreakers by 2038 with an $11 billion program.
Finland is a world leader in icebreaker construction, responsible for building or designing about 60% of these ships globally.
Finland began work this year on four icebreakers for the U.S. to be finished by the end of 2028.
The U.S. government signed contracts worth $6.8 billion involving Finnish companies and American shipyards.
The Arctic is becoming more important for climate research, security, and accessing natural resources due to melting ice.
The U.S. lacks recent experience and skilled workers for building icebreakers because they only build such ships about once every 50 years.
Finland joined NATO in 2023 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, strengthening its alliance with the U.S.
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A 3-year-old girl in Nepal was raped and murdered, leading to protests and calls for tougher rape laws, including the death penalty. Police have arrested nine suspects, and the government is facing criticism for its response to the case.
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The girl went missing on August 16 near Kathmandu and was found dead three days later.
Nine people, including a bus driver and a 16-year-old boy, are accused and arrested.
Protests erupted, blocking roads near the capital and demanding justice.
Protesters criticized the police and government for slow action and poor handling of the case.
Prime Minister Balen Shah, a young leader, has faced criticism for not delivering promised reforms.
Family members say police did not act quickly when the girl went missing.
Some politicians want the death penalty or harsh punishments for rapists, but Nepal’s constitution bans the death penalty.
Current rape laws impose 7 to 20 years in prison, with life imprisonment possible for rape and murder cases.
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The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s economy, including digital assets, gold, aviation, and shipping. Iranian leaders say they expected these measures and have plans to cope, while countries like China oppose the sanctions. The sanctions aim to limit Iran’s oil exports and financial partnerships to pressure its government.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the new sanctions an “economic D-Day” against Iran’s financial connections worldwide.
Sanctions cover areas like digital assets (digital money), technology, gold, aviation (air travel), and shipping.
Iran’s Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh called the sanctions “the same old talk” and said Iran is ready for all scenarios.
Iran has faced US sanctions for years but has used land routes to bypass some restrictions.
The US wants to enforce sanctions more broadly, including on countries and companies that work with Iran.
China opposes the sanctions and calls them illegal.
The sanctions have already reduced Iran’s ability to export oil by sea, affecting the country’s economy and currency value.
Many Iranians are feeling the economic pressure, with reduced incomes and higher costs for daily goods.
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German investigators found a third drone and suspected military explosives near Leipzig airport, where two earlier drones were involved in an attempted attack. The airport is important for NATO and Ukraine's military transport, and officials suspect Russian intelligence might be involved, though no clear culprit has been named.
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A third drone and about 50 grams of suspected military explosives were found near Leipzig airport on August 14.
The explosives might be hexogen, a highly powerful military explosive, but it did not detonate.
Leipzig airport is used by NATO and Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines to transport military supplies.
Two earlier drones were involved in incidents on August 4: one was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane carrying fuel, and another possibly collided with a DHL cargo plane, causing damage but no crash.
Investigators found electronic parts near the airport that could have been used to control the drones.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the government will soon share findings and warned that Germany is increasingly becoming a target for attacks.
Intelligence sources suspect Russian involvement, but Russia denies this, and Germany has not officially named a suspect.
Officials say the drones could have caused a serious disaster if the explosives had detonated.
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Firefighters in Nevada are trying to control the Hawk Fire near Reno. Over 20,000 people cannot go back to their homes, and schools are closed because of the fire. Other wildfires are also burning in the western United States.
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The Hawk Fire is happening near Reno, Nevada.
More than 20,000 residents are still evacuated and cannot return home.
Schools in the area affected by the fire remain closed.
Firefighters are actively working to control the fire.
Other wildfires are burning in different parts of the western U.S.
The situation is being reported by CBS News journalist Jason Allen.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv and promised to provide Ukraine with cruise missile designs. This support comes as Russia and Ukraine increase their long-range missile attacks.
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Andy Burnham is the UK Prime Minister.
He made Kyiv his first foreign visit since becoming Prime Minister.
The UK pledged to share cruise missile designs with Ukraine.
Cruise missiles are weapons that can travel long distances to target specific locations.
The visit happened during a period of intensified missile strikes between Russia and Ukraine.
The support aims to help Ukraine defend itself in the ongoing conflict.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate rented luxury cars and borrowed a yacht to make themselves look very wealthy online, their lawyers said. They are fighting extradition to the UK over serious criminal charges, while denying all wrongdoing and saying their flashy posts are just to get attention.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate rented supercars and borrowed a yacht to appear very rich on social media.
Their lawyers say their online posts are exaggerated to gain views, likes, and money.
British police want to extradite the Tate brothers from the US for investigations into rape, assault, and sexual trafficking.
The brothers were arrested in Miami on July 18, 2023.
Their lawyers say luxury items shown online are rented or loaned, not owned by them.
Andrew Tate is also sued in England by four women accusing him of sexual violence, which he denies.
British prosecutors added new criminal charges related to incidents from 2010 to 2017.
The Tate brothers face legal issues in Romania and are expected to be extradited to the UK after those cases.
Andrew Tate said he will fight extradition and described his life as like a movie.
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Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison for creating satirical artworks about Mao Zedong, China’s former leader. Gao was arrested in August 2024 while visiting family in China and was found guilty by a court in Hebei province for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes.”
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Gao Zhen, an artist based in the U.S., was arrested in China in August 2024.
He is part of the Gao Brothers, known internationally for their art.
Gao was sentenced to three years in prison by the Sanhei People’s Court in northern Hebei.
The charges relate to satirical artworks, including a 2009 statue called Mao’s Guilt showing Mao kneeling in repentance.
Other works include “Miss Mao,” which portrays Mao in a cartoon-like way with exaggerated features.
China passed a law in 2018 banning criticism of national heroes, which authorities used in this case.
Human rights groups say the sentence limits freedom of expression and discourages independent art.
Gao plans to appeal the sentence, and his family hopes for his release and return to the U.S.
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UNICEF warns that one million children in Afghanistan face life-threatening malnutrition and need urgent treatment. The malnutrition crisis has worsened, with many young children, especially babies under six months and toddlers under two, at severe risk of death.
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About 3.7 million children in Afghanistan suffer from acute malnutrition, also called "wasting."
One million children have severe acute malnutrition, the most dangerous form of hunger.
Nearly 40% of severely malnourished children admitted to hospitals are babies younger than six months.
Children under two years old represent more than 80% of severe cases.
Hospital admissions for malnutrition have increased by one third from July 2025 to July 2026.
Some hospitals in southern Afghanistan are overwhelmed, with three or four children needing care for every hospital bed.
The malnutrition crisis is linked to ongoing conflict, economic collapse, and instability since the Taliban took power in 2021.
Malnutrition is a major cause of death among very young children in Afghanistan.
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Firefighters are still working to control the Hawk Fire, a wildfire near Reno, Nevada. Many people are still not allowed to go back to their homes because of the fire. Also, a U.S. Air Force major has been charged with a crime for criticizing President Trump.
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The Hawk Fire is a wildfire near Reno, Nevada.
Firefighters continue to fight the wildfire.
Tens of thousands of people cannot return home due to the fire.
A U.S. Air Force major faces criminal charges.
The charges came after the major criticized President Trump.
The situation remains dangerous and disruptive for local residents.
Authorities are managing both the wildfire and the legal case separately.
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Hillary Mukabwa is a young designer from Kenya who creates clothes and bags using traditional hand-woven cotton fabrics. He wants to keep this old craft alive as modern mass production becomes more common.
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Hillary Mukabwa is the founder and lead designer of Mukabwa Studio in Nairobi, Kenya.
He uses hand looms to make cotton fabrics by hand.
Mukabwa turns these fabrics into clothing, bags, and other items.
His work focuses on preserving traditional craft methods.
Modern mass production is making traditional craft less common.
Mukabwa’s approach is slower and more deliberate compared to factory-made fashion.
The article highlights efforts to reconnect with cultural heritage through art and fashion.
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame said the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is supporting an armed group called FDLR on its soil, which threatens Rwanda’s security. He said Rwanda will take necessary steps to protect itself and stressed the importance of solving this problem to achieve peace between the two countries.
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President Kagame accused the DRC of arming and supporting the FDLR, a Rwandan Hutu armed group active in eastern DRC.
The FDLR is linked to those involved in the Rwandan genocide and is seen by Rwanda as a security threat.
Rwanda denies supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC, which Kinshasa accuses Rwanda of backing.
Testimonies from former FDLR fighters support Rwanda’s claims of DRC involvement.
Rwanda operates a center to disarm and reintegrate former fighters from armed groups coming from eastern DRC.
In 2025, Rwanda and DRC signed a peace agreement in Washington to stop backing armed groups and promote cooperation.
Qatar facilitated peace talks and agreements between the two countries and conflict parties in the DRC.
International missions from the US, Europe, UN, and African Union monitor peace efforts and ceasefires.
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Thousands of Rohingya refugees protested in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps to demand better living conditions and more international support. They marked the ninth anniversary of fleeing violence in Myanmar and called for justice, dignity, and a safe return home.
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Over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees live in about 30 camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Refugee camp conditions have worsened due to less funding, smaller food rations, and cuts to aid services.
Aid groups like Oxfam warn that reduced help could reverse progress made in the camps.
One in three Rohingya refugees might face serious hunger from September to December.
Bangladesh says it is overwhelmed and wants a safe, dignified return of Rohingya to Myanmar.
The 2017 Myanmar military crackdown on Rohingya is being investigated as genocide by the United Nations court.
Sixteen diplomatic missions say it is not safe for refugees to return home yet due to conflict and insecurity.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged more global action and funding for Rohingya assistance.
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A rare and powerful tornado hit the small village of Pomas in southern France, causing heavy damage to homes, the town hall, and the local school. Thirty-nine people were injured, some seriously, but no deaths were reported. Emergency teams are working to help residents and assess the damage.
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The tornado struck the Aude department in southern France on August 24, 2026.
Pomas, a village of about 1,000 people, was the hardest hit area.
Around 300 of the village’s 476 homes were damaged or destroyed.
Thirty-nine people were injured; 17 were hospitalized with two severe cases.
Important buildings like the town hall and the nursery school were destroyed.
Over 7,200 households in the region lost power after the storm.
Emergency crews, including firefighters and search teams with dogs, have been working overnight.
The mayor described the situation as similar to living through wartime due to the destruction and shock.
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A woman in a town in Spain celebrated her 100th birthday with a special event where all her neighbors gathered outside her window to sing and dance. The town came together to honor her big milestone.
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The woman turned 100 years old.
She lives in a town in Spain.
Neighbors joined outside her window to celebrate.
The celebration included singing and dancing.
The event showed the community coming together for the woman’s birthday.
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In South Dakota, a group of Native American tribes and organizers stopped a mining company from drilling on sacred land called Pe’ Sla in less than a week. This rare success showed how strong community action can protect important places from mining that threatens the environment and Native culture.
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Pe’ Sla is a sacred prairie in the Black Hills of South Dakota important to the Great Sioux Nation.
Pete Lien & Sons, a local mining company, was approved by the US Forest Service to drill for graphite on Pe’ Sla without an environmental review.
Graphite is a mineral used in electric car batteries, making it important for green energy.
Native groups organized quickly and united to stop the drilling after it began.
Tribal leaders say mining on sacred land often causes pollution and harms their traditions.
Similar threats exist elsewhere, like Oak Flat in Arizona and Minnesota’s Boundary Waters.
More than 75% of key minerals for clean energy are located near Native American reservations.
The community’s victory at Pe’ Sla is seen as a rare example of Indigenous power stopping mining projects.
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Gao Zhen, a Chinese artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong, was sentenced to three years in prison for slandering China’s "heroes and martyrs." He was detained in 2024 after returning to China and charged under a law from 2018 that bans defamation of these figures.
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Gao Zhen is known for provocative sculptures of Mao Zedong, including Mao kneeling and a firing squad of Mao statues aiming at Jesus.
Gao was detained on August 26, 2024, after returning to China with his family.
He was convicted of slandering "heroes and martyrs" under a 2018 Chinese law.
The law does not apply retroactively, but Gao’s artworks were created more than 10 years before the law was passed.
His family reports Gao has health problems from detention, including fainting and heatstroke.
His wife and son have been unable to leave China since his arrest; his son is a US citizen.
Human rights groups say Gao’s prosecution is an effort to discourage independent art and expression.
Gao produced new artwork while detained and remains mentally sharp, according to his family.
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Reports from Russia show that some men of fighting age are being forced or pressured into military service through intimidating methods, including being taken against their will or threatened with false charges. Local officials deny these claims, saying only draft evaders are targeted. This situation is causing fear and mental health problems among those affected.
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A man with a health exemption faced pressure to join the military due to wartime rules in Russia.
Videos show men being forced into vehicles in Penza, a city southeast of Moscow.
Some men were allegedly summoned to police stations and bullied into signing military contracts.
Local authorities deny wrongdoing and accuse those sharing videos of spreading false information.
Vulnerable groups, like people with addictions or migrants, are actively targeted by recruiters.
Threats of imprisonment and planted evidence are used to coerce men into service.
Experts believe recent forced recruitment cases are local actions, not a nationwide policy.
The incidents occur amid rumors of a wider Russian military mobilization and forthcoming attacks in the Ukraine conflict.
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