Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef said Palestinians are not a real people and do not have any rights. He also said that Gaza and some West Bank areas belong to Jewish people and called for destroying Gaza and increasing Jewish settlements there.
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Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef made these statements during a speech in West Jerusalem.
He denied the existence of Palestinians as a distinct people.
He said Palestinians have no rights.
Yosef claimed that Gaza and parts of the West Bank belong to Jewish people.
He called for the destruction of Gaza.
He encouraged expanding Jewish settlements in these areas.
The speech took place at the Gush Katif Museum in West Jerusalem.
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Liberia has received the first group of around 20 people deported by the United States under a new agreement to send up to 1,200 people to Liberia in the next year. The deportees are not Liberian citizens, and there is little clarity about their legal status, living conditions, or ability to stay, work, or return to the US.
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About 20 people were deported from the US to Liberia, with a plan for up to 1,200 more deportations over 12 months.
The deportees are not citizens of Liberia and their legal status in Liberia is unclear.
The Liberian government calls the deportees “guests of the Republic” and says they are free to leave or seek asylum.
Liberia’s government said the US and an international partner will pay for housing, food, and travel costs of the deportees.
Families in the US are trying to find information about their relatives but have received little clear information.
Some deportees might be nationals of Latin American countries, such as Venezuela and Cuba.
Liberia’s Justice Minister said most deportees have immigration violations or offenses, but the government has not shared detailed screening rules.
Reports say five deportees refused to leave the plane and were sent to Equatorial Guinea, but this is not independently confirmed.
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Security camera video shows police chasing a car minutes before a crash that killed seven people near Middlesbrough. The crash involved a car driving the wrong way that hit a police vehicle, but that police car was not chasing the suspect at the time.
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The video was recorded on Lime Road around 3:36 a.m. on Saturday.
Police vehicles were chasing a car minutes before the crash.
The crash happened on the A66 road near Middlesbrough.
A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way collided with a marked police car.
Seven people died in the crash, including two police officers.
The police car in the crash was not part of the chase at the time of the collision.
The police chase had been called off just before the crash occurred.
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Seven people, including two police officers, died in a head-on crash near Middlesbrough, England, when a car driving on the wrong side of the road hit a police vehicle. Similar deadly crashes involving wrong-way driving have also occurred recently in the UK and Ireland, causing concern about a trend linked to social media.
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The crash happened early Saturday near Middlesbrough in northeast England.
Five passengers in a Volkswagen Passat were driving on the wrong side of the road.
The Passat collided head-on with a police car during a police pursuit.
All seven people in both vehicles died at the scene.
The two officers who died were named Matthew Blades (37) and Tom Clough (38).
Similar wrong-side driving crashes have caused 12 deaths in the UK and Ireland in less than a week.
Authorities in Ireland believe some wrong-side driving is done for social media attention.
Irish officials have asked the video app TikTok to explain how it removes content promoting dangerous driving.
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A 17-year-old girl was killed and three others were injured in a sword attack at a school in Fagersta, Sweden. The 18-year-old male attacker, who was a student at the school, was arrested, and police are investigating the case as murder and attempted murder.
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The attack happened on Friday at Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm.
The attacker used a sword and was 18 years old.
One girl, aged 17, was killed; three others were wounded, two seriously.
The wounded included two boys, aged 12 and 17, and a third person who was slightly injured.
Police fired shots during the response but did not hit the attacker.
The attacker was a student at the same school.
Sweden has experienced several violent school attacks in recent years.
Political parties suspended election campaigning after the attack, and the Prime Minister called for a meeting on the investigation.
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Tropical Storm Moke is moving toward Hawaii, especially the Big Island, bringing more heavy rain and strong winds. The island is still recovering from recent damage caused by Hurricane Lala, which caused flooding, road damage, and one death.
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Tropical Storm Moke formed on Friday in the Pacific Ocean.
On Saturday morning, Moke was about 470 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
Moke was moving west-northwest at 12 mph with winds around 50 mph.
The Big Island will experience the strongest rain and winds as Moke passes nearby Saturday night and Sunday.
Hurricane Lala recently caused heavy flooding, downed trees, damaged roads and buildings, and resulted in one death.
Rainfall from Moke is expected to be 5 to 10 inches on parts of the Big Island, with localized areas getting up to 15 inches.
About 9,000 people on the Big Island were still without power as of Saturday.
Officials urge residents to prepare by having food, medicine, and needed supplies ready and to stay alert for flooding and mudslides.
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Grace Potter, a four-time Grammy nominee, performed the song "Run Baby Run" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips between California and Vermont.
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Grace Potter is a four-time Grammy nominee.
She performed "Run Baby Run" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
"Trespasser" is her seventh album.
The album was inspired by her travels from California to Vermont.
The performance was featured on CBS News Saturday Morning.
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Grace Potter, a singer who has been nominated for four Grammy awards, appeared on "CBS Saturday Morning" to perform her song "Main Street USA." Her seventh album, "Trespasser," draws inspiration from her travels between California and Vermont.
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Grace Potter has been nominated for four Grammy awards.
She performed on the TV show "CBS Saturday Morning."
The song she performed is called "Main Street USA."
"Main Street USA" is part of her seventh album named "Trespasser."
The album was inspired by road trips from California to Vermont.
Grace Potter is originally from Vermont.
The performance is featured on CBS News.
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Grace Potter, a singer nominated four times for a Grammy award, performed the song "Love Me Not" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. Her new album, "Trespasser," is influenced by her travels between California and Vermont.
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Grace Potter has been nominated for a Grammy award four times.
She performed the song "Love Me Not" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
The performance was featured on CBS Saturday Morning.
She has released seven albums, with "Trespasser" being the latest.
"Trespasser" draws inspiration from road trips between California and Vermont.
CBS News offers video content through its app and website.
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Janie Bradford Hobbs, an early Motown songwriter who helped write famous songs like “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” died in Los Angeles at age 87 after a long illness. She started at Motown as a receptionist and later became important in writing songs and supporting other artists in the music company.
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Janie Bradford Hobbs was born in Charleston, Missouri, and moved to Detroit.
She met Motown founder Berry Gordy in the late 1950s through singer Jackie Wilson.
Bradford co-wrote “Money (That’s What I Want),” first recorded by Barrett Strong in 1959.
The song was later covered by The Beatles and became one of their hits.
She also wrote “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” recorded by The Temptations and Marvin Gaye.
Bradford wrote songs for other Motown stars like Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and Martha & The Vandellas.
She became head of Writer Relations at Jobete, Motown’s publishing company.
After Motown, she started the Heroes and Legends Awards, celebrating music legends and giving scholarships.
She is survived by her husband, two children, and two grandsons.
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South Korea has sent a container ship on its first commercial voyage through the Arctic route to Europe. The trip aims to test if this path can be a regular trade route as shipping through the Middle East faces challenges.
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The South Korean ship PanStar Acro departed from Busan New Port to Europe via the Arctic.
The ship will pass near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, cross the Bering Sea, and follow the Northern Sea Route.
Its planned stops are Felixstowe (UK), Rotterdam (Netherlands), and Gdansk (Poland), before returning.
The ship carries 837 containers, including car parts, chemicals, and about 100 empty containers.
The journey is expected to take 40 to 45 days.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung supports using the Arctic route to make Busan a global maritime hub by 2030.
The Arctic route shortens the trip by about 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) and 10 days compared to the Suez Canal route.
Environmental groups warn the route could increase ice melting in the Arctic, worsening global warming.
Some major shipping companies avoid the Arctic route due to environmental concerns.
The route is only usable when sea ice melts enough, which happens during warmer months.
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A Palestinian farmer’s donkey was stolen and killed by Israeli settlers. One of the settlers involved, Avichai Suissa, is sanctioned by the European Union.
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The stolen animal was a donkey owned by a Palestinian farmer.
Israeli settlers took the donkey and dragged it behind a vehicle.
The donkey died as a result of being dragged.
Among the settlers involved is Avichai Suissa.
Avichai Suissa is on a list of people sanctioned by the European Union.
The incident was reported by local news sources.
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Canada will impose tariffs on American goods starting September 8. This move is to respond equally to the 50 percent tariffs that the U.S. government recently put in place.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new tariffs on Saturday morning.
The tariffs will begin on September 8.
The tariffs are a response to U.S. tariffs set by President Trump’s administration.
Canada plans to match the U.S. tariffs exactly, charging the same percentage on U.S. goods.
The goal is to protect Canadian industries from the impact of U.S. tariffs.
This action is part of ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
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President Donald Trump has imposed large tariffs on Canadian goods during his second term, leading to a trade conflict with Canada. Both countries have responded with taxes on each other’s imports, creating uncertainty for businesses and consumers on both sides.
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On his first day back in office, President Trump announced plans for 25% tariffs on Canadian imports.
He used a national emergency declaration related to immigration and drug trafficking to justify the tariffs.
Tariffs were delayed and modified multiple times, with some exemptions for automakers and goods under the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Trump also imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports globally, including Canada.
Canada responded by imposing retaliatory tariffs on $20.7 billion worth of U.S. goods.
In April 2025, Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on many trading partners but did not initially increase tariffs on Canada.
U.S. courts challenged the president’s authority to impose some tariffs, with mixed legal outcomes.
The ongoing tariffs and threats have hurt the long-standing economic and political relationship between the U.S. and Canada.
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The UK is exploring the use of drugs to reduce sexual urges in some sex offenders as part of treatment and rehabilitation. These drugs include antidepressants and hormone-lowering medications, but their use raises ethical questions and is not a cure for offending behavior.
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Some prisoners experience uncontrollable sexual thoughts, which certain drugs can help reduce.
The UK uses antidepressants and anti-androgens (which lower testosterone) to try to manage problematic sexual arousal (PSA).
Similar chemical treatments are voluntary in countries like Denmark and France, but mandatory in Poland, South Korea, some US states, and Australia.
South Korea legalized forced chemical castration for some sex offenders in 2010.
The UK considers linking drug treatment to parole conditions but faces ethical concerns about forcing medication.
Side effects of hormone-lowering drugs include fatigue, mood changes, and bone loss.
These treatments do not change the underlying behavior and often have high dropout rates.
Parole boards evaluate multiple factors, including behavior and treatment response, when deciding on release conditions.
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A new study shows that cases of a condition called "scromiting," which involves severe vomiting and pain, have increased among teenagers and young adults who use cannabis regularly. This condition has been connected to long-term marijuana use.
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"Scromiting" is a term for severe vomiting and stomach pain.
The condition mainly affects teens and young adults.
It is linked to frequent or heavy cannabis (marijuana) use.
Symptoms include intense nausea and repeated vomiting episodes.
The number of reported cases has gone up recently.
The syndrome usually occurs with chronic or long-term marijuana use.
Medical professionals are raising awareness about this condition.
Treatment often involves stopping cannabis use and managing symptoms.
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The Fontainebleau forest near Paris reopened to the public on August 22, 2026, after a large wildfire damaged about 2,000 hectares in July. While 80 percent of the forest is now accessible, 20 percent remains closed due to safety concerns from burnt trees and ongoing fire risks.
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The wildfire occurred in July 2026 and burned around 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of the Fontainebleau forest.
The forest covers roughly 4,000 hectares, with about 10 percent directly affected by the fire.
80 percent of the forest reopened to visitors on August 22, 2026.
20 percent of the forest is still closed because burnt trees may fall and fire hotspots remain.
Firefighters continue to work daily to extinguish remaining hotspots in the closed areas.
Visitors are urged to stay on marked paths and avoid smoking or making campfires to prevent new fires.
The forest is popular with rock climbers and walkers, attracting visitors from France and abroad.
France has experienced several heatwaves and droughts this summer, increasing wildfire risks.
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Israel attacked the Abu Duhur air base in northern Syria without warning the United States or Turkey. The U.S. special envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, expressed concern that the strike nearly caused a conflict with Turkey, a NATO member.
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Israel struck an air base in northern Syria on Tuesday, causing damage but no deaths.
The attack targeted Abu Duhur air base, about 80 km east of the Turkish border.
Israel did not notify the U.S. or Turkey before the strike.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the strike aimed to prevent Turkish troop deployment in Syria.
Turkey has military cooperation with Syria, including training and supplying equipment to Syrian forces.
Israel worries about Turkey’s growing military presence near its border.
There was a risk of direct conflict between Israel and Turkey, as Turkey scrambled jets nearby.
Turkey did not respond militarily but the incident increased tensions in the region.
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Japan has created a small cooling booth called the "Do Hiemon Box" to help people quickly cool down and prevent heatstroke during very hot weather. It was first made for outdoor workers but is now being placed in public areas for more people to use.
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The "Do Hiemon Box" is a personal cooling booth to fight heatstroke.
It quickly cools a person by targeting their body temperature.
It was originally designed for people working outside in the heat.
The cooling booth is now being introduced in public spaces.
Its purpose is to help people stay safe during extreme heatwaves.
Heatstroke is a serious health risk caused by high temperatures.
This solution aims to provide relief quickly to prevent illness.
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Palestinians in Qaryut, a town in the Occupied West Bank, say Israeli settlers and the military are forcing them to leave their homes and land. This is happening in Area B, a part of the West Bank under joint Palestinian and Israeli control.
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The location involved is Qaryut, in the Occupied West Bank.
Palestinians report that Israeli settlers are trying to push them out.
The Israeli military is supporting the settlers in these actions.
Families are being forced to leave their homes and land.
Area B of the West Bank is mentioned, which is under shared control by Palestinians and Israel.
The report comes from Al Jazeera correspondent Nida Ibrahim.
The situation involves conflict over land and housing rights.
This issue is part of the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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