Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it is time to end the months-long conflict with the United States, claiming Iran is in a strong position. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed doubt about Iran’s readiness to negotiate a deal, and the US is planning new sanctions against Iran.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian said ending the conflict now is best because Iran holds power and respect.
Pezeshkian defended a recent agreement with the US, saying it did not involve Iran giving up anything.
Iran’s military warned it is ready to respond strongly to any new attacks.
Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers discussed restarting talks and issues with the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The US Navy is protecting secret oil tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz despite partial closure by Iran.
President Trump said the US has full control of the region and doubted Iran wants a fair deal yet.
The US Treasury Secretary announced plans for new sanctions targeting Iran’s government.
Iran and China criticized the US sanctions, calling them harmful and urging diplomatic solutions.
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A lifeguard in Aruba saved three family members during a water tubing accident. Their tube crashed into a boat, causing a dangerous situation that required a rescue.
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The incident took place in Aruba.
Three family members were involved in the water tubing accident.
Their tube collided with a boat, creating a risky situation.
A lifeguard intervened and saved all three people.
The rescue prevented potential harm or injury to the family members.
The event was reported on August 21, 2026.
Water tubing involves being pulled on an inflatable tube behind a boat.
Lifeguards play an important role in ensuring safety in water sports.
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The United Nations Security Council held a non-binding vote to help choose the next UN secretary-general. Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett led the poll, followed by candidates from Costa Rica and Argentina. The current secretary-general’s term ends in December 2024.
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The Security Council held its second informal poll to select the next UN secretary-general.
Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett from Guyana received the most positive votes in this straw poll.
Seven other candidates are competing, including diplomats and former presidents from various countries.
The current UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has served since 2017 and will finish his second term on December 31, 2024.
No UN secretary-general has served more than two terms.
The Security Council’s 15 members vote in secret to show support or discourage candidates.
Five permanent Security Council members (U.S., China, France, Russia, and the UK) each have veto power over nominees.
The final candidate must receive at least nine votes from the council to proceed to the UN General Assembly for approval.
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At least 16 people were killed and 130 were injured in a drone attack on a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. The attack included a "double-tap" strike, where a second drone hits the area to target rescue workers after the initial strike.
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The attack happened in Kryvyi Rih, a city in Ukraine.
A "double-tap" strike means a second attack follows the first to target rescuers.
At least 16 people died in the attack.
Around 130 people were wounded.
Ukraine’s president called the attack deliberate and targeted.
The mall was the main location of the attack.
The strike involved drones used by Russia.
The attack affected both civilians and emergency responders.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the UK after several years in the United States. Their efforts to build a lasting brand through media and lifestyle projects have had mixed results, and experts say their brand identity remains unclear.
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The Duchess of Sussex launched a lifestyle product called "As ever," featuring a blackberry spread.
After leaving the Royal Family in 2020, Harry and Meghan moved to California and started new projects in media and lifestyle.
They signed major deals with Netflix ($100 million) and Spotify ($25 million) in 2020 to produce shows and podcasts.
The Netflix deal produced five shows but did not attract large audiences; the Spotify partnership ended in 2023.
The Sussexes aim to promote community and humanity through their company Archewell Productions.
They continue to support the Invictus Games, a sporting event for injured veterans founded by Prince Harry.
Experts say their brand is mixed between social causes, entertainment, and lifestyle, making it hard to define.
Returning to the UK may increase their connection to the Royal Family but could also challenge their goal of independent celebrity status.
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Three baby Mexican spider monkeys named Miso, Matcha, and Mei were rescued from illegal pet trade and have been given a new home at the Nashville Zoo. These monkeys belong to an endangered species and now have a chance to live safely.
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The monkeys are Mexican spider monkeys, which are endangered.
Their names are Miso, Matcha, and Mei.
They were rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade.
The Nashville Zoo is their new home.
The rescue gives these monkeys a safer and better chance at life.
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A 1960s house in south London stays cool without air conditioning by using a special building method called Passivhaus. This design keeps the house airtight and well insulated, greatly reducing energy use and maintaining a steady indoor temperature even on hot days.
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Many UK homes risk overheating due to climate change, with projections that 92% could be affected by 2050.
Marion Baeli’s home in south London stays about 10°C cooler than outside on hot days without using air conditioning.
Passivhaus is a building standard from Germany designed to keep homes at stable temperatures by sealing them against heat and cold.
Houses built or retrofitted to Passivhaus standards use up to 90% less energy than typical homes.
Baeli spent around £80,000 over ten years upgrading her home, including installing triple-glazed windows and improving insulation.
The house now uses one radiator in winter and saves about £750 a year in energy costs.
The retrofit process included removing drafty windows, insulating walls and floors, and installing ventilation to keep air fresh while airtight.
Retrofitting to Passivhaus standards is costly, so Baeli spread out the work over a decade to manage expenses.
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A Myanmar military airstrike killed 14 people at a Buddhist monastery in central Myanmar. The attack happened during a weeklong religious retreat and injured 20 others. Myanmar has been in a civil war since the military took power in 2021.
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The airstrike hit a monastery in Swel Le Oh village, Myaung township, about 75 km west of Mandalay.
Fourteen people, including three women, died and 20 were injured in the bombing.
More than 100 people were at the monastery for a Buddhist Lent retreat when the attack occurred.
The military has not commented on this specific strike but says it targets only legitimate military targets.
Myanmar’s military took control in February 2021 after removing the elected government.
Aung San Suu Kyi, a former leader and peace prize winner, has been detained since the military takeover.
The civil war has killed over 100,000 people and displaced 5.2 million.
Armed groups control around 42% of Myanmar, while the military controls 21%.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious and was given Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, according to a witness present at the event. New information has come out from the brother of her on-and-off boyfriend, who was there when she was found.
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Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious.
Narcan was administered to her at that time.
Narcan is a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses.
A witness who was present shared these details.
The witness is the brother of Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend.
This information emerged after Panettiere’s sudden death.
The event and witness statement are part of recent news updates.
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The U.S. plans to announce very strong new sanctions on Iran next week. Iran’s Foreign Minister said these threats are familiar and called them "the same bull, different bullies," meaning they have seen similar actions before.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will soon announce what he says are the toughest sanctions ever on Iran.
Sanctions are penalties or restrictions put in place to influence a country's actions.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, responded by saying Iran has experienced similar threats before.
The phrase used by the Iranian minister suggests they see these new sanctions as a repeated pattern.
This exchange is part of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The U.S. intends to put pressure on Iran through economic measures.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Courtney Kealy.
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A six-year-old boy in Andhra Pradesh, India, died after a teacher slapped him in a classroom. Authorities have started an investigation into the incident, which was recorded on a school security camera and has caused public concern about corporal punishment in schools.
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The incident happened in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in southeast India.
A female teacher slapped the boy after holding him by his clothes, and the boy collapsed shortly after.
The boy’s name was reported as Pranay Tej, and he was six years old.
Andhra Pradesh’s Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh said legal action and a full investigation were underway.
Police registered a case based on a complaint from the boy’s father and are waiting for medical reports to confirm the cause of death.
Corporal punishment in Indian schools is officially illegal but still common, especially among low-income children.
Family members and local leaders have called for strict action against those responsible.
A committee has been formed to investigate and guide further action on the case.
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President Donald Trump said that Iran's economy and military are weak and that Iran wants to make a deal with the United States. In response, Iran's foreign minister said on social media that the U.S. economic sanctions will not work.
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President Trump claims Iran is weakened both economically and militarily.
He believes Iran wants to negotiate a deal with the U.S.
Iran’s foreign minister responded via social media.
The Iranian official said that U.S. sanctions will fail.
The U.S. is using economic sanctions to pressure Iran.
There are tensions between the U.S. and Iran over their policies.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the United Kingdom after living in California for six years. CBS News contributor Amanda Foreman discusses what their move back might involve.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lived in California for six years.
They are now moving back to the United Kingdom.
Their return to the U.K. has attracted media attention.
Royal expert Amanda Foreman spoke about the potential details of their homecoming.
The move marks a significant change after their time in the United States.
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More students in the UK are choosing to live at home while attending university due to rising living and housing costs. Data from Ucas shows that over one in three 18-year-old university applicants plan to live at home, the highest number in nine years.
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Over 81,000 UK students aged 18 plan to live at home during university in 2024, about 35% of applicants.
In 2017, only about 20% of students chose to live at home.
The rate varies by region: 48% in Scotland versus 20% in Wales.
Students say the high cost of university accommodation (up to £300-£400 per week) influences their choice.
The Higher Education Policy Institute estimates students need about £61,000 over three years for minimum living costs, not including tuition.
Rent in university accommodations ranges from £108 to £338 weekly, depending on location and contract length.
Many students work part-time jobs to cover living expenses beyond loans.
Some students are commuting long distances daily to save thousands on accommodation costs.
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The first week of the trial for Duane "Keefe D" Davis ended with Davis expressing concern about his family's safety. Davis is accused of planning the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996.
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Duane "Keefe D" Davis is on trial for the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
The trial’s first week concluded on Friday.
Davis told the judge he worries about his family’s safety.
Tupac Shakur was a famous rapper who was killed in 1996.
The trial is being covered by CBS News.
Davis is accused of organizing the crime, not acting alone.
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Chinese comedian Guo Degang is being investigated by authorities in Wuhan after he changed the lyrics of a famous revolutionary song during a recent performance. As a result, several of his shows have been canceled amid stricter government controls on entertainment content in China.
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Guo Degang is a well-known Chinese comedian who performs traditional xiangsheng, a form of comedic dialogue.
He changed the lyrics of the song “Playing My Beloved Pipa” during a show in Wuhan, substituting “it is quiet along Weishan Lake” with “it is quiet in the Forbidden City.”
The Forbidden City is a historic site and museum in China, symbolically significant.
Guo’s lyric change was not approved by local authorities, which may have violated performance regulations.
His recent show in Xi’an was canceled due to “venue issues,” and multiple other shows planned for August have been canceled.
The song he altered is well-known and associated with Communist history and patriotism in China.
This action reflects increasing censorship and control over entertainers and artists in China, where rules can be unclear and subject to change.
Similar censorship actions occurred before, such as the 2023 fine against comedian Li Haoshi for controversial content.
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A six-year-old girl named Saja El-Khawas died in hospital three days after being rescued from the sea near Shoreham, West Sussex. Her parents and sister also died in the same incident, which police believe was a tragic accident with no third-party involvement.
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Saja El-Khawas died on Friday after being in critical condition since the sea incident on Tuesday.
Her family members who died included her sister Sara (14), father Hassan (55), and mother Zeina (37).
The family had traveled from London to visit Shoreham and entered the water near Shoreham Fort.
Police, paramedics, coastguard, and a lifeboat responded to the emergency.
Sussex police reviewed CCTV and witness accounts and do not suspect anyone else was involved.
The family’s next of kin are receiving support from police during this difficult time.
The father was a British citizen of Palestinian descent.
The police and community expressed sorrow and asked for privacy for the family.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors say Davis planned the attack as revenge after his nephew was beaten, while the defense says Davis’ statements are not reliable. The trial revealed key details, including Davis’ own words and the man believed to have taken the last photo of Tupac before he was shot.
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Duane Davis is the only person charged in connection with Tupac Shakur’s murder.
Prosecutors claim Davis arranged the attack after Tupac’s entourage fought Davis’ nephew, Orlando Anderson.
Davis has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Prosecutors played a 2008 recorded interview where Davis described events leading to the shooting and named people involved.
Orlando Anderson, who died in 1998, is identified in Davis’ statements as the shooter from the back seat of a white Cadillac.
The defense attorney argues Davis exaggerated his stories and that old statements are unreliable.
Leonard Jefferson testified he took what is thought to be the last photo of Tupac before the shooting.
Jefferson also described hearing gunshots and seeing people trying to open Tupac’s car door after the shots.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, has left the Middle East and is returning to its base in San Diego. This follows one of the longest deployment periods for a ship of its kind.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln is an aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy.
It was deployed in the Middle East for a record-long time.
The ship is now heading back to San Diego, its home port.
The deployment is notable for its long duration.
The news report comes from CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
The information was shared through a CBS News video report.
No additional details about mission or events during deployment were provided in the article.
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