The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, is in early talks to take an acting role in the Netflix comedy series The Gentlemen. This could be her first major acting job since marrying Prince Harry and stepping back from acting in 2018.
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Meghan is discussing a role in the Netflix series The Gentlemen, created by Guy Ritchie.
The Gentlemen is a comedy about a duke who becomes a drug baron.
Previous filming took place in the Cotswolds, near where Meghan and Harry plan to live in the UK.
Meghan’s last major acting role was in the US TV show Suits, where she played a lawyer until 2018.
She recently made a small appearance as herself in the comedy Close Personal Friends.
Meghan and Prince Harry plan to move back to the UK later this month with their two children.
Their children will start school in the UK in September.
Meghan hopes to grow her US-based lifestyle and cooking brand while in the UK.
Neither Meghan nor Prince Harry will return to official royal duties after moving.
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Two men were stabbed at a Sikh temple in Edmonton, Canada, on Friday morning. Police arrested one suspect, and the victims were treated for injuries that are not life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing, and no motive has been made public.
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The attack happened at the Nanaksar Sikh Temple in Edmonton.
Two men were stabbed and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have arrested one suspect connected to the stabbing.
No reason for the attack has been shared so far.
The World Sikh Organization of Canada said this comes during a time of increased concern for Sikh communities in Canada.
Threatening calls were recently made to Sikh temples in Calgary.
Earlier in August, a Sikh truck driver was assaulted in an Edmonton Walmart, and hate crime investigators are involved.
There is a reported rise in anti-Sikh hate incidents across Canada.
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Nancy Kissinger, a philanthropist and wife of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, died at age 92 at her home in Connecticut. She was known for her work in philanthropy, government, and as a trusted advisor to her husband.
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Nancy Kissinger died at age 92 at her home in Kent, Connecticut.
She was married to Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State, in 1974.
Nancy worked in government early on, including for New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller.
She was active in philanthropy and attended high-profile events in New York.
She was described as intelligent and influential, being able to contact CEOs directly.
Michael Bloomberg called her a wise and discreet diplomat and valued advisor.
In 1982, she had a public incident at Newark Airport involving a confrontation with a protester but was acquitted of assault.
Nancy Kissinger will be buried next to her husband at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Two-thirds of England is currently experiencing a drought caused by long periods of heatwaves and very dry weather. This drought is affecting farmers in the UK, who need to change how they work because of the changing climate.
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England is facing a drought due to months of heatwaves and dry weather.
About two-thirds of England is affected by this drought.
The dry conditions are harming British farms.
Farmers are having to adapt their methods to cope with less water.
The drought highlights ongoing changes in the climate impacting agriculture.
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Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, must pay about $13 million to the British newspaper Daily Mail after losing a privacy invasion lawsuit. They may also have to pay an additional $34 million in legal costs, depending on future decisions.
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Prince Harry and six others lost a privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
They were ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million pounds (around $13 million) by August 28.
The group includes Elton John, anti-racism activist Doreen Lawrence, and others.
The claimants accused the publisher of illegal phone hacking and malpractice, but the court found no strong evidence.
The publisher spent over 34 million pounds on legal costs and may seek 25 million pounds more from the claimants.
The claimants had insurance covering about half of these potential costs.
The judge criticized the claimants for continuing with weak allegations.
The claimants have until October 2 to decide on appealing the decision.
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Human remains were found in Lake Powell, a large reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border, where water levels are very low due to drought. Authorities are investigating and working to identify the person to inform their family. The low water levels also threaten the dam’s ability to produce electricity for millions of people.
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Human remains were discovered on August 14 in Lake Powell by people on a houseboat.
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office and National Park Service collected the remains and sent them for autopsy.
Lake Powell is one of the largest reservoirs in the U.S. and is located on the Colorado River.
Drought and climate change have caused water levels in Lake Powell to fall below 30% of capacity.
If the water drops 33 feet more, the Glen Canyon Dam will stop producing hydroelectric power.
Glen Canyon Dam provides electricity to over 5 million people across six states.
Low water levels have led to several discoveries of human remains in Lake Powell and nearby Lake Mead in recent years.
Some remains found in these reservoirs have been linked to past crimes and long-missing persons.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects a strong El Niño weather pattern to affect the United States during winter 2026-27. This could bring more rain to southern states like California and warmer temperatures to northern states.
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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released maps forecasting temperature and rainfall for December 2026 to February 2027.
The northern U.S. is likely to experience warmer-than-usual winter temperatures.
Southern U.S., especially California and the Gulf Coast, may see wetter-than-normal weather.
Some parts of the Northwest and Great Lakes regions expect drier conditions.
Large central and northern areas of the U.S. have uncertain precipitation outlooks.
El Niño is a natural climate pattern that happens every 2 to 7 years and affects weather worldwide.
NOAA predicts a greater than 90% chance that this El Niño will be very strong and could break historical records.
Even a strong El Niño does not guarantee specific weather outcomes but increases the likelihood of typical El Niño effects.
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Two leaders of Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen Square vigil, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were convicted for inciting others to overthrow China’s communist government under a national security law. The law, imposed by Beijing in 2020, has largely ended Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. The accused face up to 10 years in prison.
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Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.
They were charged in 2021 with inciting subversion under China’s national security law.
The law was introduced by China in 2020 to crack down on political dissent in Hong Kong.
The judges ruled their call to “end one-party dictatorship” meant overthrowing the Communist Party.
The alliance itself was also found guilty in the case.
The two face up to 10 years in prison and will ask for reduced sentences soon.
Hong Kong’s annual candlelight vigil was a major event remembering the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown but was banned in recent years.
Observers say the verdict shows the decline of freedom of expression in Hong Kong since its return to Chinese rule in 1997.
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Iran has threatened to attack parts of southeastern Europe, especially Bulgaria, because Bulgaria allows the US to use its Bezmer Air Base to refuel military planes involved in operations against Iran. This warning comes as Iran responds to US and Israeli actions against it, and Iran’s missiles have struck countries beyond its region.
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The US and Israel have taken military actions against Iran, which surprised many allied countries.
Iran has retaliated with missile strikes in nearby countries and has threatened targets far away, including southeastern Europe.
Bulgaria approved the use of its Bezmer Air Base to help refuel US military aircraft involved in Middle East operations against Iran.
Iran warned that any country helping US attacks on Iran could become a target for Iranian retaliation.
Southeastern Europe is considered strategically important because it hosts NATO bases and key supply routes to Ukraine.
Bulgarians generally see the conflict with Iran as distant and less important than the war in Ukraine.
Iran’s threat of attacking Europe aims to raise the cost of cooperation with the US and create divisions between the US and its European allies.
Experts say that if Iran attacked Europe, it could worsen Iran’s isolation and might unintentionally help Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.
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Recent events around the world include heavy attacks in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, where Russian strikes killed at least 16 people and damaged a major book market. There are also ongoing conflicts in Gaza with Israeli airstrikes, and protests in the US related to a trial involving Meta Platforms.
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Russian missile and drone attacks heavily hit Kyiv, causing deaths and damage.
A fire destroyed around 10 million books in Ukraine’s largest book market due to Russian attacks.
People in Kyiv used subway stations as shelters during air raid alerts amid intensified Russian and Ukrainian attacks.
Moscow faces fuel shortages and imports refined petroleum after Ukraine attacked Russian refineries.
A major drone attack by Ukraine caused a fire at a warehouse near Moscow, killing at least six people.
Israeli airstrikes have destroyed buildings in Gaza, with thousands killed or wounded since a ceasefire in October 2025.
Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram’s parent company) faced a trial over child safety on its social media sites, with a whistleblower testifying.
A vigil was held in London for a Cambridge professor who died after facing sustained online abuse.
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Kate Doerge, a grief coach and author, shared how her family celebrated her daughter Penny’s life after learning Penny had an inoperable tumor caused by neurofibromatosis. They invited people to their home to honor Penny, who was 16 years old, and expressed their love as a way to say goodbye.
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Penny was 16 years old and had neurofibromatosis, a disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue.
Doctors told the family that Penny had an inoperable tumor, meaning it could not be removed by surgery.
Kate Doerge is a grief coach and author who spoke about her experience on the show "Healthful."
The family invited friends and loved ones to their home to celebrate Penny’s life.
Doerge described their farewell as sending Penny "out on a rocket ship of love," expressing their care and support.
The story was featured by CBS News and shared by Norah O'Donnell.
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Two Palestinians were killed in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank involving Israeli settlers and soldiers. One was a 17-year-old shot by settlers near Hebron, and the other was a 58-year-old man shot during an Israeli military raid in Jenin.
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A Palestinian teenager, Karim Sanad Shalaldeh, was fatally shot by Israeli settlers in Khirbet Hamroush near Hebron.
During the same attack, a 70-year-old man was also injured.
Israeli settlers reportedly raided the area, firing shots and setting Palestinian homes on fire.
Fathi Khazem, a 58-year-old retired Palestinian colonel, was killed by Israeli forces during a raid in Jenin.
Israeli military said Khazem tried to stab soldiers before being shot.
Israeli forces blocked emergency services and have not returned Khazem’s body to his family.
Settlers and Israeli forces have besieged several Palestinian homes near Nablus, preventing residents from leaving or receiving supplies.
Human Rights Watch reported that over 100 Palestinian communities have been displaced by settler violence since January 2023.
International criticism continues over Israel’s expansion of settlements deemed illegal under international law.
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A person attacked people with a sword at a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday. Police arrested a suspect, and several people were injured. Authorities are investigating the incident and supporting those affected.
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The attack happened at Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm.
Police received an alert in the early afternoon and quickly responded to the scene.
Authorities are reviewing camera footage to understand the attack better.
Several people were wounded in the attack.
Nearby schools were locked down, and roads were blocked for safety.
A crisis center was set up near the school to help those impacted.
Police, fire services, and healthcare workers are involved in aiding victims.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called the event a serious incident and said police are working hard on the case.
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French border police stopped a small boat carrying migrants trying to cross the English Channel to the UK. There was a clash between the police and migrants during the interception in northern France.
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The incident happened in northern France on Friday.
Migrants tried to cross the English Channel by boat.
French border police intercepted the small boat before it reached the UK.
There was a confrontation between the migrants and police during the interception.
The UK Home Office reports increased efforts by French police to stop migrant boats in recent months.
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Romania stopped a Russian drone boat carrying explosives near a key European gas platform in the Black Sea by shooting it down with fighter jets. The drone was safely destroyed by experts afterward, and Romanian leaders blamed Russia for the attack. This marks a rise in tensions around the Neptun Deep gas project, which is important for European energy supply.
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A Russian drone boat loaded with explosives was found near Romania’s Neptun Deep offshore gas platform in the Black Sea.
Romanian F-16 fighter jets disabled the drone with cannon fire to protect workers and the platform.
Explosive ordnance experts later safely detonated the drone.
This is the second recent incident involving suspected Russian drones near the Neptun Deep site.
Romania confirmed the drones were not from the Ukrainian military.
The Neptun Deep project will make Romania the largest gas producer in the EU once fully operational in 2027.
The drone boat had advanced features, possibly allowing it to carry missiles, aerial drones, and use satellite communications.
The Black Sea area is a conflict zone due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with drone attacks happening from both sides.
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Ukraine has banned the Russian cartoon "Masha and the Bear," accusing it of spreading pro-Russian messages and threatening Ukraine's security. The ban includes sanctions on the show's producers and distributors, with efforts to block the cartoon's content and limit its availability in Ukraine.
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Ukraine imposed sanctions on the producers and distributors of "Masha and the Bear," including the studio Animaccord.
The ban aims to stop the cartoon from spreading pro-Russian narratives and protect Ukrainian national security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the decree enforcing the sanctions.
The show has been viewed over 37 billion times on YouTube and is broadcast in about 100 countries.
Ukraine and some allies, like the UK and Estonia, criticize the cartoon as a tool for Russian influence ("soft power").
Ukraine protested Netflix's acquisition of streaming rights for new seasons of the show.
The Ukrainian YouTube channel for "Masha and the Bear" has over 18 million followers and was the most popular children's channel in Ukraine in August.
Russia dismissed the accusations, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praising the cartoon's positive qualities.
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The United Kingdom held its first national day to honor victims and survivors of terrorism. A ceremony in London featured speeches from survivors and leaders, moments of silence, and musical performances.
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The UK marked its first annual national day for victims and survivors of terrorism.
The ceremony took place in London.
Survivors from different terror attacks shared how their lives were affected.
Paul Price, who survived the Manchester Arena attack that killed his wife, spoke at the event.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed his admiration for the survivors.
The ceremony included a two-minute silence to remember victims.
Musical performances were also part of the event.
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Geonroung Park, who was featured in the popular "Baby Shark Dance" video on YouTube, is now 17 years old. She is starting a new career as a K-pop singer.
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Geonroung Park appeared in the "Baby Shark Dance" video.
The video has more than 17 billion views, making it the most-watched on YouTube.
Park is now 17 years old.
She is pursuing a career in K-pop music.
K-pop is a popular music genre from South Korea.
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German intelligence found a hidden stash of guns near Berlin last year, which they believe was meant for killings linked to Russia. German officials are investigating a suspect in Romania connected to planned violent attacks and suspect the involvement of foreign powers.
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A weapons cache with two handguns and ammunition was found near Berlin in October 2023.
German intelligence thinks the weapons were for targeted killings, possibly ordered by Russia.
The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, said prosecutors are investigating a suspect held in Romania related to planned parcel bomb attacks.
The suspect is described as a low-level agent, but his nationality is not disclosed.
German security agencies have warned of plans by Russian intelligence to carry out assassinations in Germany.
The weapons cache was kept under surveillance after it was made unusable, but no one approached it.
Several operatives tied to similar plots have been detained this year, including one from Kazakhstan.
There have been past Russian-linked attacks in Germany, including a murder ordered by Moscow in 2021.
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Alfalfa sprouts have been connected to cases of food poisoning in Minnesota and Illinois. These illnesses involve bacteria like E. coli and salmonella, which can cause stomach problems and other health issues.
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People in Minnesota and Illinois have fallen ill after eating alfalfa sprouts.
The illnesses are linked to bacteria called E. coli and salmonella.
Both bacteria can cause food poisoning symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Health officials are investigating to find the exact source of contamination.
Eating raw or lightly cooked sprouts can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Washing sprouts may not remove all harmful bacteria.
Authorities may issue warnings or recalls to protect public health.
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