Actor Michael Wright has died at the age of 70, according to a message from his wife on Instagram. He was well known for his role in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats and had a career spanning nearly 50 years.
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Michael Wright died at age 70.
His wife, Susan Wright, announced his death on Instagram.
He was best known for playing Eddie King Jr. in The Five Heartbeats (1991).
Wright had roles in movies and TV shows for almost 50 years.
He won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for the 1983 film Streamers.
The cause of death has not been shared.
More information about his life and memorial plans will be given later.
His wife said his work and love will be remembered by family and fans.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received over 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to fight its deadliest Ebola outbreak. The vaccine targets the Zaire strain, but the current outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccine exists yet.
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16,250 doses of the Ervebo vaccine arrived in Kinshasa, the DRC capital.
The World Health Organization and partners pledged a total of 70,000 vaccine doses for the country.
The Bundibugyo strain is currently spreading in the DRC and has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Early animal studies suggest Ervebo might offer some protection against the Bundibugyo strain.
Of the 70,000 doses, 20,000 will be part of a clinical trial to test effectiveness against Bundibugyo.
The rest of the doses are for frontline and healthcare workers.
The outbreak has caused over 2,500 deaths and nearly 5,300 confirmed cases.
Armed conflict, delayed case identification, and poor infrastructure make controlling the outbreak harder.
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Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), filed a legal complaint against the government for not following a court order to move Khan to a private hospital for medical care. Instead, he was taken to a government hospital briefly and then returned to jail, which PTI says breaks the court’s instructions.
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Pakistan’s top court ordered that Imran Khan be moved from jail to a private hospital for health checks.
Authorities took Khan to a state-run hospital instead of the private one named by the court.
Khan’s party filed a contempt petition against several government officials for this action.
Khan was not allowed to see his personal doctor during the hospital visit.
The government said there was no urgent health problem after the hospital check.
Khan has been in jail since August 2023 on politically charged accusations after losing support of the military.
His supporters have held protests demanding his proper medical treatment.
A larger protest is planned for September 27 in response to the situation.
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A gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic on Tuesday, causing many deaths and missing people. The government says at least 49 people died, but local reports suggest the number could be higher. Some victims were from Cameroon and Chad.
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The gold mine collapse happened in the Central African Republic.
At least 49 people died according to the government.
Local sources believe more people may have died than officially reported.
Victims include workers from Cameroon and Chad.
Rescue teams are still searching for survivors and victims.
The incident occurred on a Tuesday.
The news report includes witness accounts from nearby locals.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is spreading much faster than previous outbreaks, with over 2,500 people dead so far. The United Nations has warned that the virus is growing very quickly and that the funds to fight the disease may run out soon.
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More than 2,500 people have died in the current Ebola epidemic in DR Congo.
The virus is spreading 18 times faster than the deadliest Ebola outbreak ever recorded.
The United Nations coordinator for the outbreak says the situation is worsening rapidly.
Current financial support for fighting Ebola in DR Congo is expected to end within weeks.
Ebola is a deadly virus that causes severe bleeding and organ failure.
The outbreak is one of the most serious public health emergencies in Africa.
Efforts to control the virus include medical treatment, vaccination, and public awareness.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is involved in managing the response to the epidemic.
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A company called Median Strategies admitted that two recent polls they released were fake. These polls were about the Wisconsin governor race and the Los Angeles mayor election. This situation raises concerns about trust in poll results.
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Median Strategies said their recent polls from Wisconsin and Los Angeles were not real.
The fake polls targeted the Democratic governor primary and a city mayor race.
The discovery adds problems for the polling industry, which is already working to improve public trust.
Polling companies collect opinions from people to predict election results.
Fake polls can mislead voters and affect how people see candidates and elections.
The incident is being closely watched by others involved in election polling.
It shows a need for stronger checks on the accuracy of poll data.
Polls are important tools in elections but depend on honest and correct information.
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An unusually large number of jellyfish have appeared along Delaware’s beaches this summer, causing many swimmers and lifeguards to avoid the water. Warmer water, dry weather, and specific water movements have helped jellyfish populations grow, leading to hundreds of stings each day.
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Hundreds of jellyfish stings are reported daily at Delaware beaches like Rehoboth, Lewes, and Dewey.
Lifeguards and swimmers are avoiding the water due to frequent jellyfish stings.
Jellyfish stings this summer last longer and cause more severe reactions, including vomiting in children.
The main jellyfish species present are lion’s mane, Atlantic sea nettle, moon jellyfish, and sea walnut.
Experts advise rinsing stings with vinegar and warm water and warn against urinating on them as it can worsen pain.
Environmental factors like warmer air and water temperatures, drought increasing salt levels, and calm weather conditions have helped jellyfish thrive.
Fewer storms this season have allowed jellyfish to gather near the shore rather than being dispersed.
Rising temperatures and more frequent droughts in the future may lead to even more jellyfish during summers.
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Mariah Moretti, who has worked in a coroner’s office, shares five simple tips that could help save lives. Her advice includes getting heart checks after age 50, being careful driving at night, avoiding the fast lane late at night, choosing safer routes when biking, and carefully checking who looks after children.
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Mariah Moretti spent three years working for a sheriff-coroner and attended hundreds of autopsies.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing over 683,000 people in 2024.
Night driving is risky: only 9% of driving happens at night, but about 49% of fatal crashes occur then.
Wrong-way crashes, often caused by drunk drivers, kill about 500 people annually on divided highways.
Nearly 1,000 bicyclists are killed each year in crashes with motor vehicles in the U.S.
Distractions like phones and passengers contribute to many accidents involving drivers and cyclists.
Parents are urged to do background checks on caregivers and consider installing home cameras for child safety.
Federal rules require background checks for many licensed child care providers.
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A crash involving a police vehicle and a car happened early Saturday morning on the A66 road near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Multiple people died in the accident, and emergency services are still at the scene, with the road closed.
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The crash occurred around 3:39 a.m. on the A66 in South Bank, North Yorkshire.
A police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat were involved in the collision.
Multiple people died in the crash, but the exact number is not yet confirmed.
Emergency services sent 14 units, including ambulances, specialist paramedics, and a doctor from the air ambulance.
The road remains closed in both directions between Normanby Road and Church Lane in Eston.
Police are working to identify the victims and notify their families.
The situation is still unfolding as authorities continue their investigation.
Anna Turley, local MP, expressed condolences to the families affected by the crash.
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A novel called Élisabeth was written during World War II by Maurice Schérer, who later became the French film-maker Éric Rohmer. The book, once forgotten, has recently been republished in English and is seen as an early example of themes Rohmer explored in his famous films.
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Maurice Schérer wrote Élisabeth at age 24 during Nazi-occupied Paris in 1941.
He used the fake name Gilbert Cordier to protect his family's reputation.
The novel did not attract much attention and quickly went out of print.
Schérer later changed his pen name to Éric Rohmer and became a well-known film director.
The republished edition of Élisabeth is translated by Aaron Kerner and includes a foreword by André Aciman.
Élisabeth explores themes like love and relationships that Rohmer developed further in his films.
Rohmer was part of the French New Wave film movement, which included other famous directors like Jean-Luc Godard.
Rohmer’s filmmaking style favored improvisation and spontaneity, contrasting with his private and secretive personal life.
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Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino and praised it as a model of political freedom and community responsibility. He highlighted its long history of republican traditions and urged societies to respect human dignity while warning against systems that prioritize power over people.
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Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22, 2026.
He called San Marino a model of freedom and civic responsibility.
San Marino is the world’s oldest republic, founded in the 4th century.
It has a 60-member parliament and two captains regent who share leadership every six months.
The pope emphasized Christian values like freedom, respect, and community as key to San Marino’s political system.
He warned against violence, social division, and ideologies that put self-interest above the common good.
Pope Leo described San Marino as a "laboratory of good politics."
He spoke about respecting human dignity "from conception to natural death," reflecting Catholic views on abortion and euthanasia.
In 2021, San Marino legalized abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy after a referendum.
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the world has accepted that Iran won its conflict with the United States. Meanwhile, a U.S. official contradicted the government's position by stating that Israel still occupies the Golan Heights, a territory the U.N. says belongs to Syria.
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Iran’s President said the war with the U.S. should end because the world sees Iran as the winner.
President Trump announced a strong economic campaign aimed at pressuring Iran to stop its nuclear program and keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
The U.S. sees this campaign as an “economic D-Day” against Iran.
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, said Israel still occupies the Golan Heights against U.N. resolutions.
Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967 and annexed it in 1981, but the U.N. considers this illegal.
In 2019, President Trump officially recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, changing previous U.S. policy.
Colombia recently recognized Israeli control of the Golan Heights, becoming the second country to do so.
Barrack’s comments caused criticism from some U.S. political allies who felt he did not understand official U.S. foreign policy.
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Zolani Tete, a former world boxing champion from South Africa, was shot and killed near his home. A woman with him was also shot and is in the hospital.
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Zolani Tete was shot in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
He was attacked while waiting for his gate to open at his home.
Two armed men wearing balaclavas ambushed him in his car.
A 27-year-old woman in the car was also shot multiple times and hospitalized.
Tete was a world champion in flyweight and bantamweight boxing categories.
He won notable titles including the IBF junior-bantamweight and WBO bantamweight titles.
His career record included 29 wins, 22 by knockout, 4 losses, and 1 no contest.
Tete last fought in 2022 but was suspended for four years due to a doping violation; the ban ended in July 2024, and he was preparing to return to boxing.
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Iran has allowed several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Iraq. At the same time, the United States and Iran exchanged strong messages ahead of new U.S. economic sanctions planned to be announced soon.
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Iran permitted Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
This permission came after multiple requests from the Iraqi government.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global oil shipments.
The U.S. plans to announce new economic sanctions on Iran affecting Iran and its main trade partners.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry criticized the planned U.S. sanctions as overreach.
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. will act against any country that helps Iran economically.
Iran called on Qatar to move detained Iranian pilots to a hospital on land due to their poor health.
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is tense, with many ships stranded due to ongoing conflicts.
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More than 100 former diplomats from France and the UK have asked their governments to work together to enforce international law in the Palestinian territories. They accuse Israel of trying to end chances for an independent Palestinian state by continuing settlement building and other actions in the West Bank.
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Over 100 former French and British diplomats signed a letter calling for government action on Palestinian territories.
The letter was published in the French newspaper Le Monde on August 22, 2026.
Signatories include former UK ambassadors to the UN and former French foreign ministry officials.
France and the UK were urged to act together due to their historical roles in the Middle East and their recognition of a Palestinian state in 2025.
The diplomats accuse Israel of violating international law, ignoring UN rulings, and trying to prevent a Palestinian state.
Increased violence and settlement building have followed the 2023 Gaza conflict and have raised global concerns.
The letter describes house demolitions and settler violence in East Jerusalem and the West Bank as “ethnic cleansing.”
France, the UK, and other countries recently condemned new Israeli housing projects in occupied territories.
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The man on trial for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur says his nephew was the one who actually fired the shots. This is a key moment in what is described as the biggest legal case in Las Vegas history.
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Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1996.
A gang leader is currently on trial for Tupac’s murder.
The accused says his nephew was responsible for firing the fatal shots.
The trial is taking place in Nevada, where Las Vegas is located.
This case is considered very important in Las Vegas legal history.
The information was reported by Charlotte Lam.
The case has drawn media attention since it involves a famous musician.
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Early Saturday, Russian drone attacks hit several places in Ukraine, including Zaporizhzhia where one man died and four people were injured. The strikes come after a recent bombing on a busy shopping center in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 20 people.
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Russian forces used drones to strike different locations in Ukraine.
A man was killed and four others wounded in Zaporizhzhia.
A warehouse caught fire in Kyiv due to the attacks.
The attacks followed a bombing that killed 20 people in Kryvyi Rih.
Among the victims were children injured in Zelensky’s hometown.
These attacks are part of ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials and international media reported on the events on August 22, 2026.
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Iran criticized new U.S. sanctions announced by President Donald Trump, saying they violate the sovereignty of other countries. The U.S. threatened punishment for any nation that does business with Iran as part of what it called its toughest economic operation yet.
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President Trump announced strong new sanctions against Iran and warned countries doing business with Tehran would face serious economic consequences.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the sanctions violate the rights of other countries and hurt the United Nations system.
Iran’s Foreign Minister said the sanctions are unlikely to succeed and compared the U.S. actions to past sanctions.
The U.S. Navy has kept a blockade on Iranian ports, severely limiting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Only a few commodity ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz recently, and no large oil or gas tankers were allowed.
Iran allowed some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the strait after requests from Iraq’s government.
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have stalled, and President Trump said Iran is not ready to make a good deal.
Iranian officials describe the sanctions as a move toward classic colonialism, claiming they erode national sovereignty.
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The Fontainebleau Forest near Paris in France is reopening to visitors about six weeks after a large wildfire damaged 10% of the area. Some parts of the forest are still closed while recovery efforts continue.
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The Fontainebleau Forest is located south of Paris.
A wildfire occurred about one and a half months ago.
The fire damaged around 10% of the forest.
The forest is known for its biodiversity, meaning many different plants and animals live there.
The forest is reopening to the public, but some sections remain closed.
The wildfire is recent and has left a strong impression on the community.
The reopening is good news for people who enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and climbing.
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Two Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Friday. One died in the northern town of Jenin after Israeli army gunfire, and another was killed in the south by an Israeli settler.
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Two Palestinians died in the West Bank on the same day.
One death happened in Jenin, in the northern part of the West Bank.
The first was killed by gunfire from the Israeli army.
The second was killed by an Israeli settler in the southern West Bank.
Both Palestinian sources and the Israeli army confirmed these incidents.
The West Bank is a territory occupied by Israel with ongoing conflict issues.
The article mentions related regional tensions involving Israeli policies and Palestinian communities.
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