A tanker named Seamull (also called SIBU 1) was taken over by six armed people near Yemen and redirected toward Somalia. This hijacking happened in the busy Gulf of Aden, where piracy attacks have recently increased after a long quiet period.
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The incident occurred 136 nautical miles east of Yemen’s port city Al Mukalla in the Gulf of Aden.
The tanker sent a distress call reporting an unauthorized vessel approaching before being boarded.
The six armed individuals have control of the tanker and are steering it toward Somalia.
Authorities are investigating the situation, but the safety of the crew and ship was not confirmed.
The Gulf of Aden is a vital shipping route linking Asia and Europe via the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
Somali piracy was a major problem from 2005 to 2012 but declined after international naval actions.
Since April 2024, piracy off Somalia has increased again, with five ships held hostage, including a similar tanker seized in July near Yemen.
Factors such as regional conflicts and stretched naval forces have contributed to the piracy resurgence.
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A small Cessna plane collided with a police helicopter on a runway at a small airport in Pennsylvania. One pilot died in the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating what happened.
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The accident involved a small Cessna plane and a police helicopter.
The crash happened on a runway at a small airport in Pennsylvania.
One pilot was killed in the collision.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting an investigation.
The incident was captured in a radio call recording.
CBS News reported on the event through their correspondent Michael George.
The collision caused a deadly accident with emergency response underway.
Details about the cause of the collision have not yet been released.
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A new study found that measuring waist size along with body mass index (BMI) gives a better picture of death risk for adults aged 65 and older. The research shows that BMI alone can miss important risks linked to belly fat.
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The study looked at 6,905 U.S. adults aged 65 or older, followed from 2011 to 2024.
Higher BMI was linked to lower risk of death, while higher waist size was linked to higher risk of death.
Overweight men had about 46% lower death risk; men with moderate obesity had 51% lower risk compared to normal weight men.
Men with large waists had a 24% higher death risk, no matter their BMI.
Being underweight or having a normal BMI but a large waist increased death risk in both men and women.
Researchers recommend using both BMI and waist measurement together when assessing older adults’ health risks.
The study was observational, meaning it found links but did not prove that body size caused the death risks.
Experts suggest that doctors should also consider muscle loss, frailty, and medical history when evaluating these measurements.
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A recent study found that pilots and flight attendants have higher rates of deaths from cancers linked to radiation compared to other jobs in the U.S. This may be related to their exposure to cosmic radiation during flights, but the study does not prove that radiation directly caused these deaths.
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The study analyzed nearly 13 million U.S. death records from 2020 to 2024.
It covered 503 occupations, including about 14,000 pilots and 7,000 flight attendants.
Pilots and flight attendants had the highest proportions of deaths from cancers related to radiation, such as breast, prostate, brain, melanoma, and leukemia (pilots).
Flight crews receive more ionizing radiation from cosmic rays at flight altitudes than any other occupation.
Flight attendants had a 50% higher odds of radiation-related cancer deaths than other workers; pilots had a 36% higher odds.
Ground-based aviation workers did not show the same increased cancer death rates.
The study cautions that the data shows correlation, not proof that radiation caused the cancers.
Other factors like flight hours, routes, solar activity, lifestyle, and health screenings could affect the results.
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Fifteen years after Libya’s uprising against Muammar Gaddafi, the country remains divided by civil war. The US and Middle Eastern countries are working to unite Libya by encouraging rival groups to form one government, with a focus on shared control of the country’s oil resources.
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Libya’s uprising started during the Arab Spring in 2011, leading to a civil war and Gaddafi’s death.
NATO, including the US, UK, and France, intervened militarily to protect civilians and support rebels.
Libya is now divided between two rival administrations: the UN-backed Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli, and the eastern government supported by Khalifa Haftar and his Libyan National Army.
Haftar controls eastern Libya, including important oil-rich areas and the port city of Benghazi.
The UN has led peace efforts since 2020 to unify the two administrations and hold national elections.
The US appointed Ambassador Richard Norlan as Special Envoy to Libya in 2021 to facilitate talks.
President Trump’s adviser for African and Middle Eastern affairs, Massad Boulous, is leading a new US initiative to promote unity in Libya.
The US plan includes encouraging investment in Libya’s oil fields and proposing power-sharing between rival leaders if they agree to unite.
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North Korea fired several short-range missiles, according to South Korea. This happened after President Donald Trump said he might meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year.
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North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday.
South Korea reported the missile launches and condemned them.
North Korea mocked South Korea, calling it a "servant" to the U.S.
President Trump suggested he could meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2026.
South Korea and the U.S. are holding a shorter version of their Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises.
President Trump ordered a scale-back of these joint military exercises.
North Korea is a nuclear-armed country.
The missile launches happened amid ongoing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the creation of a new specialized unit to improve protection against cyberattacks. This move comes after several hacking incidents targeted French government websites, revealing weaknesses in their digital security.
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The French Prime Minister is Sébastien Lecornu.
A specialized unit will be created to fight cyberattacks.
The decision follows recent cyberattacks on French government websites.
These attacks exposed weaknesses in France’s IT security.
The new unit aims to strengthen France’s ability to defend against hackers.
Cyberattacks have become a significant concern for government security.
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A study found that comparing a person's brain age, estimated by MRI and an AI algorithm, to their actual age may help predict dementia risk earlier than current methods. Researchers discovered that a brain that looks older than the person’s real age increases the chance of developing dementia, especially in the early stages when other tests might not catch it.
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Dementia affects memory, thinking, and daily activities; 57 million people had dementia worldwide in 2021.
Current tests use visual brain scans but often miss early brain changes linked to dementia.
Researchers at Amsterdam UMC used AI to measure how old a brain looks on MRI compared to the person’s real age.
Each year a brain looks older than the person’s actual age raises dementia risk by 6 percent.
The study involved 412 people with subjective cognitive decline and 387 with mild cognitive impairment from 2002 to 2024.
The brain age test was especially useful in detecting early changes in people with subjective cognitive decline but less so for those with mild cognitive impairment.
If a person’s brain looked at least 2.6 years younger than their real age, they had up to a 99 percent chance of not developing dementia in 2 to 10 years.
Researchers think this AI brain age tool could work alongside current MRI assessments to better identify people at risk of dementia.
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The Spanish government is opening shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta to address a recent migrant crisis. Around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta at the end of July, but most have since returned to Morocco.
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Spain is creating new shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta.
This is in response to a large migrant arrival at the end of July 2026.
About 72,000 migrants crossed the border into Ceuta on July 30-31.
Of those, around 70,000 have returned to Morocco since then.
The crossing was described as unprecedented and resulted in deaths.
Ceuta is a Spanish territory located in North Africa.
The shelters aim to relieve pressure from the ongoing humanitarian situation.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to move back to the United Kingdom after living in California for over six years. Their two children will start school in the UK in September, but the family has not publicly confirmed details or their future royal roles.
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Harry and Meghan left their senior royal roles in 2020 and moved to Montecito, California.
The family includes two children, Archie and Lilibet.
The children are expected to start school in the UK in September 2026.
The family plans to live in a private, non-royal home near London.
Harry and Meghan gave up their royal residence, Frogmore Cottage, in 2023.
King Charles III and Prince William have not commented on the move.
Harry and Meghan last visited the UK in July 2026 and met with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
There are no plans for Harry and Meghan to resume official royal duties or roles.
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Spanish authorities moved about 1,500 migrants and asylum seekers from a beach area in Ceuta to temporary shelters. This action followed a large number of migrants crossing from Morocco at the end of July.
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Around 1,500 migrants and asylum seekers were relocated by Spanish officials.
The relocation took place at El Trampolín beach in Ceuta.
Thousands of migrants crossed the border from Morocco on July 30 and 31, 2026.
The move aims to address a humanitarian crisis caused by the sudden migrant arrival.
Temporary shelters have been set up to provide better conditions for the migrants.
The situation started as a border crossing event with high migrant numbers.
Ceuta is a Spanish city located on the north coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.
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Two French journalists were arrested in Togo last month despite having proper work permits. They face charges of making false declarations and remain in pre-trial detention, sparking concerns about press freedom in the country.
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Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani were filming a documentary in Kara, northern Togo.
The journalists had valid work visas and authorizations from Togolese authorities.
They were arrested on July 27 and charged with "false declarations."
Both men are held near Lomé, Togo’s capital, with one suffering serious health issues.
Their Togolese fixer, Fred Vedomey, was also detained.
Rights group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for their immediate release.
Families describe the filmmakers as committed professionals with no political motives.
Some reports suggest the arrests might be linked to a Togolese journalist living in exile in France, but this is unconfirmed.
Togo faces criticism for limiting press freedom and has previously detained foreign journalists.
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A landslide at an illegal gold mine in southwest Colombia killed at least 13 people and injured seven others. This disaster happened while Colombia is still recovering from a major earthquake that struck the region earlier in August.
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The landslide occurred on Wednesday night at an illegal gold mine in the Narino department of Colombia.
At least 13 people died and seven were injured in the landslide.
The slope collapse was caused by mining activity, according to a local government official.
Earlier in August, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, killing 319 people and injuring thousands.
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella requested the United States to temporarily suspend tariffs to help local businesses.
In May, an explosion at a legal coal mine in Cundinamarca, Colombia, killed nine workers and injured six more.
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management handles disaster responses in Colombia.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced their surprise return to the UK with their two children. Their decision caught the royal family off guard, with King Charles informed only shortly before the news became public, and the couple will live in a private home outside London.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the UK six years ago and are now coming back unexpectedly.
King Charles was informed of their return only recently and was not involved in the decision.
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children will live outside London, and the children are enrolled in British schools.
Their departure was originally due to media intrusion and strained relations with senior royals, especially King Charles and Prince William.
The couple has faced legal battles with UK media, with mixed outcomes in court.
Although there seems to be some reconciliation between Harry and King Charles, trust will take time to rebuild.
Prince William, the future king, and Harry are reportedly estranged and may not welcome the return.
The press is interested in the potential tensions between the brothers and the idea of “rival courts” within the royal family.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to punish countries that help Iran economically as part of a tough new sanctions campaign. However, experts say it will be difficult for the US to stop China and Russia from trading with Iran because both countries have strong economic reasons to keep their ties.
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President Trump declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran to cut off its financial support.
He warned of “tremendous economic consequences” for countries helping Iran through oil smuggling, cash transfers, and other means.
The United Arab Emirates has stopped trade with Iran after missile attacks on its territory.
China buys most of Iran’s shipped oil but often resists US sanctions if they hurt its own economy.
Russia already faces US sanctions and largely operates outside the US-led financial system.
Experts say Trump must get China, Russia, and other big countries working together to make sanctions effective.
US sanctions could harm US-China relations during a time of economic competition between the two nations.
China’s government says more sanctions will not help solve issues related to Iran.
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Two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese assistant were arrested in Togo and charged with making false statements about their immigration status. They were filming a documentary in northern Togo, an area affected by armed groups, and have been held since late July while tensions rise between Togo and French media.
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Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani, French filmmakers, and Fred Vedomey, their Togolese fixer, were detained in Togo.
They were charged with making false statements in immigration paperwork.
The filmmakers were shooting a documentary for a French public TV channel in Kara, northern Togo.
Northern Togo faces security issues from armed groups linked to al-Qaida and ISIS.
Relations between Togo and French media have been tense, with French broadcasters suspended in 2025.
Russia and Togo recently strengthened ties, including a military agreement signed last year.
Togo’s Culture Minister said the filmmakers lacked proper authorization for their work.
Reporters Without Borders called for their immediate release, noting one filmmaker’s serious health problems.
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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the United Kingdom to live in a new home. They do not plan to take up any official royal duties when they come back.
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Prince Harry and Meghan have formally separated from the royal family.
They previously moved to the United States.
They are now planning a return to the United Kingdom.
Their return involves living in a new home in the U.K.
They will not resume official roles or duties in the royal family.
The information was shared by CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman.
Their return received media coverage by CBS News.
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Governments worldwide are preparing for severe weather caused by a strong El Nino event, which is expected to bring droughts, floods, extreme heat, and wildfires. Countries like Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Peru, and Honduras are already taking action to deal with the droughts, fires, and other impacts linked to this natural climate pattern.
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Sri Lanka is delivering water to nearly 72,000 people facing drought, with about 75 liters per family every 2-3 days.
The Sri Lankan government has set aside $14 million for water distribution.
El Nino is expected to peak sooner than previously thought, possibly before November.
Indonesia has experienced wildfires burning over 200,000 hectares this year, driven by dry conditions from El Nino.
Thick smoke from Indonesian wildfires has caused poor air quality and reduced visibility, leading officials to advise people to stay indoors and wear masks.
Indonesia plans to use cloud seeding, a weather control method, to try to put out and prevent fires.
The US will send a military hospital to Peru next year to help with El Nino effects.
Honduras has placed 80% of its territory, including the capital, under drought alert due to damage from dry weather linked to El Nino.
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President Donald Trump announced a large-scale economic campaign against Iran, threatening sanctions on any country that trades with Tehran. Iran’s officials dismissed the threats, saying the U.S. is trying to distract from its own problems, and Iran has become skilled at avoiding sanctions. Meanwhile, some countries continue trade ties with Iran despite U.S. pressures.
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President Trump called for “economic warfare and isolation” against Iran and warned countries not to trade with Iran or face harsh sanctions.
Trump mentioned stopping all financial help to Iran, including oil smuggling, cash transfers, and front companies.
Iran’s Foreign Minister said U.S. sanctions hurt the global economy and accused the U.S. of economic terrorism.
Iranian state media said the U.S. has long tried to block trade with Iran but Iran has learned to get around those restrictions.
The UAE imposed a trade embargo on Iran after accusing it of firing missiles, which Iran denied.
Tajikistan recently signed a deal to import Iranian oil despite U.S. sanctions.
Iran is part of OPEC and depends heavily on oil exports, which have dropped steeply due to the war and sanctions.
Iran’s non-oil exports totaled nearly $15 billion from March to August, but total trade has fallen by 24% compared to last year.
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