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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The Israeli military attacked an airbase in Syria, causing concern from Syria, Turkey, and the U.S. government. The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, said the attack was an unnecessary action that could harm peace in the region.
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Israel bombed a Syrian airbase located far from its border.
Syria strongly condemned the Israeli attack.
Turkey also criticized Israel for the bombing.
The U.S. government, represented by Ambassador Tom Barrack, expressed disapproval of the strike.
Ambassador Barrack called the action an “unnecessary escalation.”
The U.S. believes the bombing does not help bring peace to the region.
The situation has increased tension between Israel, Turkey, and Syria.
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Independent bookshops in Hong Kong that sell politically sensitive books have been raided by police and are closing down. These stores provide access to books banned or censored in mainland China, but increased enforcement of China's National Security Law has led to arrests and store closures.
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Hunter Bookstore in Hong Kong, known for selling politically sensitive books, was raided by police in late June.
The owner of Hunter Bookstore and another person were arrested for alleged sedition and money laundering but were later released on bail.
Other independent bookshops like Book Punch, Greenfield Bookstore, and Have a Nice Stay have also been raided and faced arrests.
Greenfield Bookstore announced it will close after its lease expires, marking the third independent bookstore to close recently.
These bookstores attract not just Hong Kong residents but also mainland Chinese readers seeking access to banned or sensitive materials.
The crackdown on these bookshops is part of broader enforcement of Beijing’s National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Many residents and activists see these laws as restricting free speech and narrowing the space for political expression.
Topics like the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests remain taboo on mainland China but are sought after in Hong Kong bookstores.
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Actress Poorna Jagannathan talked with journalist Amna Nawaz about the challenges Hollywood faces in showing diverse voices and backgrounds in movies and TV shows. Jagannathan is known for her work in popular series like "Never Have I Ever" and "Deli Boys."
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Poorna Jagannathan is an award-winning actress.
She starred in the Netflix series "Never Have I Ever."
She also appeared in the Hulu show "Deli Boys."
Jagannathan spoke on the PBS News podcast "Settle In."
The discussion focused on Hollywood’s issues with diversity.
Diversity means including people of different races, cultures, and backgrounds.
Representation means showing these diverse groups in media stories.
Hollywood still struggles to show people from many backgrounds fairly and fully.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently changed his usual formal style and started posting casual videos on Instagram to connect with younger people, especially those from Generation Z. This shift follows youth-led protests in India that used social media to gain attention and pressure the government.
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Narendra Modi is the 75-year-old Prime Minister of India.
Modi traditionally used formal speeches and staged appearances but now shares casual, selfie-style videos on Instagram.
His Instagram has over 106 million followers, making him one of the most followed world leaders on the platform.
Recent posts include informal videos aimed at young people, where Modi uses phrases popular with Generation Z.
Youth protests in India, partly organized through online memes and videos, led to a federal minister’s resignation.
The protests were led by a satirical group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Modi’s party, the BJP, has long used digital tools like WhatsApp and Facebook to spread its message, but younger Indians prefer platforms like Instagram.
Some young people reacted to Modi’s new Instagram style with mockery, especially noticing awkward moments and video production.
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The USS Lincoln, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, has left the Middle East after nine months on duty. It was replaced by the USS Washington as President Donald Trump's administration prepares to introduce strong new sanctions against Iran.
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The USS Lincoln served in the Middle East for nine months.
The USS Washington arrived from Asia to take over the mission.
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to impose new, severe sanctions on Iran.
The sanctions aim to increase economic pressure on Iran.
The change in carrier ships reflects ongoing U.S. military presence in the region.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondents Margaret Brennan and Elliot Ackerman.
The sanctions are described as the "toughest" ever imposed on Iran.
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A man who took the last known photo of rapper Tupac Shakur spoke in court during the trial of a person accused of planning Tupac’s murder. He described events that happened before Tupac was killed.
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The witness took the final known photo of Tupac Shakur.
He testified on Friday in a trial related to Tupac’s death.
The trial concerns a man accused of organizing the rapper’s murder.
The witness talked about what happened before the killing.
The testimony aims to help understand the events leading to Tupac’s death.
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Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old grandmother from Brooklyn, New York, was found dead near Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. She had gone missing on August 8 while visiting a friend and was reported missing two days later; her family confirmed her death and is seeking privacy as they grieve.
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Alisa Goods disappeared in Las Vegas after going to a pharmacy on August 8.
Her body was found near Terminal 1 at Harry Reid International Airport early on a Thursday morning.
Her daughter confirmed the death through an online message expressing the family’s sadness.
After Goods went missing, messages asking for money, including Bitcoin, were sent from her phone, which relatives said were suspicious.
The friend Goods was visiting was not considered a suspect by police or the family.
The family thanked the public and media for their support and has started making arrangements to honor her memory.
An online fundraiser was set up to help Goods’ family and raised over $1,100.
Police and the coroner’s office have not released details about the cause of death.
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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into a man accused of running a fake government agency, the second such case found recently. Authorities say the fake office operated inside a real government building, and some officials linked to the scams have been suspended or are wanted by police.
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The investigation was announced by Musa Adamu Aliyu, head of Nigeria’s corruption watchdog.
The fake agency is called the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office.
The agency operated illegally inside a government office.
George Buchi Nwabueze is accused of leading the fake agency.
This is the second fake government agency found during President Tinubu’s time in office.
The first fake agency, the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, operated for years and handled public funds.
The man accused in the first case was arrested by police.
Three senior government officials have been suspended, and an arrest warrant has been issued for Nwabueze.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has faced a difficult week marked by political setbacks, including the dismissal of his Economy Minister after a scandal, loss of support from key allies, and public unrest due to a fuel price increase. These events have weakened his government less than a year into his term as he tries to move Bolivia away from nearly 20 years of socialist rule.
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President Rodrigo Paz fired Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza following a scandal over a cheap luxury car purchase.
Congress forced Espinoza out amid frustrations over inflation, fuel shortages, and currency issues.
Espinoza is under criminal investigation for allegedly falsifying documents related to his income.
Paz’s main congressional ally, the center-right National Unity party, broke with him recently.
Fuel price hikes led to public protests and unrest in Bolivia.
Paz’s government has seen many ministers resign or be replaced; only 6 of his original 15 ministers remain.
The Vice President, Edman Lara, once a political supporter, now opposes Paz openly.
Protesters demanded Paz’s resignation during a prolonged siege of the government’s capital.
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Ruben Rocha Moya, governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, returned to his job after being accused by the US government of helping drug cartels. The Mexican Attorney General’s Office said it found no evidence against him so far, while the US charges claim he worked with a group linked to the Sinaloa Cartel to win his election.
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Ruben Rocha Moya is the governor of Sinaloa, a state in Mexico.
The US government charged him with protecting a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for political support.
Rocha took a leave of absence on May 1 but returned to office after his investigation in Mexico found no evidence.
The US indicted 10 Mexican officials and businessmen for alleged links to cartels.
Rocha is a member of the Morena party and has ties to former Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
The US under President Donald Trump labeled cartels like Sinaloa as foreign terrorist organizations and threatened military action.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asked the US to provide proof and suggested Mexico’s government should investigate.
Rocha claimed his temporary leave was to cooperate with the Mexican investigation that has cleared him of criminal conduct so far.
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A man named Dalibor Sentic, who fled war in Croatia as a child in the early 1990s, used social media to find two siblings from Wales who sent him a Christmas gift during that difficult time. After more than 30 years, Dalibor contacted Claire and Peter to thank them for their kindness, which had a big impact on him as a child.
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Dalibor fled Croatia with his family during the Balkan war when he was 10 years old.
He moved to Stockholm, Sweden, after leaving Croatia.
As a child, Dalibor received a Christmas gift from two siblings, Claire (8) and Peter (6), in Mold, Flintshire, Wales.
The gift included a photo of Claire and Peter, which Dalibor kept for over 30 years.
Using a local community group and limited information, Dalibor found them through social media within five hours.
Claire and Peter’s parents were teachers who encouraged them to send gifts to children in need every year.
The siblings now want to continue sending gifts to children in difficult situations after reconnecting with Dalibor.
Dalibor recalled feeling scared by the war but safe because of his parents’ support and the kindness of others.
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Tropical Storm Moke formed and is expected to bring heavy rain and possible mudslides to Hawaii’s Big Island, following Hurricane Lala. The storm could drop between 5 and 15 inches of rain, posing flooding risks, especially in areas already damaged by the previous hurricane.
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Tropical Storm Moke has winds of 45 mph and developed on Friday.
Moke will pass south of Hawaii’s Big Island but will cause heavy rain starting Saturday night through Monday.
Rainfall totals on the Big Island could reach 5 to 10 inches, with some areas seeing up to 15 inches.
Heavy rain raises the risk of flooding and mudslides, especially in steep or already affected areas.
Other Hawaiian Islands may get 1 to 3 inches of rain, with maximum amounts of 5 inches.
Hurricane Lala hit the Big Island last week as a Category 1 hurricane, damaging over 100 homes.
Lala caused more than a foot of rain in many areas, with over 40 inches in high places.
Thousands of people on the Big Island remain without power after Lala.
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A six-year-old girl named Saja El-Khawas died in hospital after an accident in the sea near Shoreham, West Sussex. Three other members of her family, including her parents and older sister, also died in the incident.
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The accident happened off the coast of Shoreham in West Sussex.
Saja El-Khawas was rescued from the sea by emergency crews on a Tuesday.
Her parents, Hassan El Khawas and Zeina Alayn, died at the scene.
Her older sister Sara also died despite paramedics’ efforts.
Saja was taken to hospital but later died from her injuries.
The family were British Palestinians from London.
Emergency services responded quickly, but could not save the family except initially Saja.
The incident is still under investigation, with updates expected.
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