President Donald Trump said new talks with Iran to reduce the war will start on August 3. He delayed the large attacks he had threatened, but Iran denies that it is negotiating with the US.
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President Trump announced new talks with Iran starting August 3.
He postponed major military strikes against Iran that he had threatened before.
Iran denies that it is in negotiations with the United States.
President Trump has often announced talks following threats of strikes on Iran.
This recent situation marks a change, as Iran has not responded to the threats by agreeing to talks.
The conflict between the US and Iran remains uncertain as talks have not been confirmed by Iran.
The news comes amid ongoing violence and military actions in the Middle East.
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Romanian naval forces used explosives to move a large rock in the Danube River to redirect water to cool the country's only working nuclear reactor amid drought conditions. Both Romania and Hungary have had to reduce or shut down nuclear power plants because low water levels threaten cooling systems, raising concerns about energy shortages in the region.
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Romania conducted a controlled explosion with 180 kg of explosives to move a rock blocking water flow in the Danube.
The operation aimed to redirect water to cool Romania’s remaining nuclear reactor at the Cernavodǎ plant.
Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, which usually supplies about half the country's electricity, is operating at less than half its capacity due to low river levels.
Hungary expects to fully shut down the Paks plant next week because the Danube will remain too shallow for reactor cooling.
Both countries rely on the Danube River for cooling their nuclear reactors, and heat and drought have lowered the river’s water levels.
Romania declared a state of emergency in August due to reduced electricity production tied to the drought.
Hungary and Romania are increasingly importing expensive energy as nuclear output drops and electricity demand rises.
Other countries along the Danube, like Serbia, also face energy setbacks, with its main hydroelectric plant operating at just 20% capacity.
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The River Rhine in Germany and the Netherlands has reached record low water levels due to ongoing drought and heatwaves in Europe. This situation is affecting other major rivers like the Danube and Po, causing problems for shipping, power plants, farming, and water supply in several countries.
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The Rhine reached its lowest recorded levels in places like Cologne and Lobith.
Other important rivers such as the Danube and Italy's Po also hit record lows.
Nearly half of Rhine measurement stations and over three-quarters of Danube stations reported very low water levels.
Low water levels reduce the depth available for cargo ships, raising transport costs and causing supply delays.
Hungary had to shut down its only nuclear power plant due to low Danube water for cooling.
Serbia and Romania faced power supply issues as low water disrupted their power plants’ cooling systems.
Italy declared a high drought alert in the Po Valley due to very low river flow, affecting drinking water and farming.
Scientists say human-caused climate change is increasing evaporation and making droughts more likely.
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Archaeologists in western Ukraine are uncovering human remains from World War II massacres where tens of thousands of Polish civilians were killed. These exhumations aim to identify the victims and may help improve strained relations between Poland and Ukraine, which disagree over the history and responsibility for the killings.
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The site is in western Ukraine, where massacres occurred between 1943 and 1945 during World War II.
The Polish Institute of National Remembrance estimates about 100,000 people were killed in an anti-Polish campaign by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
Poland calls the killings a genocide, while Ukraine views the UPA as freedom fighters and sees the events as wartime tragedy with victims on both sides.
Polish-Ukrainian teams are working together to excavate remains and identify victims using genetic testing and scientific analysis.
More than 50 bodies have been exhumed, with around 30-40% believed to be children.
Items like rosaries and shoes were found with the remains, indicating victims were likely forced to their death sites barefoot and without belongings.
The massacres remain a sensitive topic causing tension between Poland and Ukraine, especially after Ukraine honored the UPA in recent years.
Leaders hope the exhumations will help rebuild trust between the two countries.
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Russia and Ukraine have exchanged attacks resulting in more than ten deaths on both sides. Russian and Ukrainian officials reported casualties from drone strikes and missile attacks in various regions during ongoing conflict.
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At least nine people died in Russia and three in Ukraine during recent attacks.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Gelendzhik caused six deaths and 40 injuries from falling debris.
A Ukrainian attack in Russian-occupied Crimea killed three people.
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region hit a gas station, killing three and causing a fire.
Russia claimed to have taken control of two settlements in eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.
Ukraine conducted a drone strike on a Wildberries warehouse in eastern Russia; Ukraine’s president accused Wildberries of supporting Russian military efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss aid, including air defense support.
Trump has reportedly withdrawn a promise to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to get support from President Donald Trump’s administration after his plan to sell part of FIFA’s World Cup commercial rights failed. The plan to raise money by selling a 20 percent stake to private investors was stopped due to strong opposition, and Infantino now faces increased criticism and uncertainty about his future as FIFA president.
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Infantino wanted backing from the US government after his World Cup commercial rights sale plan collapsed.
The plan involved selling about 20 percent of a new company managing World Cup competitions to private investors to raise up to $4.2 billion.
The plan was abandoned after widespread resistance from FIFA stakeholders.
Infantino and President Trump have a close relationship and have appeared together at football events.
Infantino gave President Trump the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize in 2025.
The deal was linked to Thrive Capital, founded by Joshua Kushner, who is related to Trump’s family.
Reports said Infantino planned talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but the call did not happen.
FIFA has not commented on the situation publicly.
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The Pacific Island country known as Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to reflect its local language and heritage. The change includes a new international code (NRO) and new terms for its people, while lawmakers decided a public vote was not necessary.
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Nauru is now officially called the Republic of Naoero.
The international country code changes from NRU to NRO.
People from the country will be called dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan.
The name Naoero matches the local language’s spelling and pronunciation.
The government decided no public referendum was needed because the name is already part of the national identity.
Nauru is the world's third-smallest country by population, with about 12,000 residents.
The country gained independence in 1968 after being colonized by Germany and administered by Australia.
Nauru faces threats from rising sea levels and has programs to encourage overseas investment and citizenship.
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The Hilltop Youth is a group of young Israeli settlers who have been carrying out violent acts and taking over land in the occupied West Bank. Supported by certain Israeli governments, their actions include attacks on Palestinian communities, illegal settlement building, and receiving military and financial protection.
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The Hilltop Youth started around 1998 after Ariel Sharon encouraged settlers to take control of hilltops in the West Bank.
They establish illegal settlement outposts on Palestinian land, which are against both Israeli and international law.
The group’s violence and influence have grown as right-wing politics gained strength in Israel.
Since December 2022, attacks by settlers in the West Bank have reached record levels, including vandalism, arson, and physical assaults.
Israeli authorities provide military protection, infrastructure support, and legal immunity to the Hilltop Youth.
The group openly promotes their activities on social media and is often presented positively in Israeli media.
About 200 illegal outposts have been built in the last three years on Palestinian hilltops.
Israel’s Defence Minister announced cancellation of administrative orders against settlers, signaling strong government support.
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U.S. officials are investigating a cyberattack on water systems in Michigan and Minnesota. Experts are working to determine if Iran was responsible for this attack on critical infrastructure.
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A cyberattack targeted water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
U.S. officials are conducting a probe to find out who caused the attack.
Iran is suspected of being behind the cyberattack.
The attack affected important water system operations.
Lauryn Williams from the Center for Strategic and International Studies discussed the investigation.
The U.S. is focusing on identifying evidence linking the attack to Iran.
The cyberattack is part of wider concerns about threats to critical infrastructure.
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Investigators are checking if Iran was responsible for cyberattacks targeting public water systems in seven U.S. states. Officials in Michigan and Minnesota said their water systems are still safe after the attacks.
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Cyberattacks affected water systems in at least seven U.S. states.
Authorities are investigating whether Iran carried out these attacks.
Water officials in Michigan and Minnesota reported their systems remain secure.
The attacks targeted critical public infrastructure, specifically water systems.
CBS News cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs provided analysis on the situation.
Officials are monitoring the situation closely to prevent harm to water supplies.
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Tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in a short time, overwhelming the small city. Leaders in Ceuta and Spanish officials said Morocco allowed or encouraged the mass crossing, which has caused a humanitarian and political crisis.
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Around 50,000 people arrived in Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, in a few days.
Spanish authorities sent back about 48,300 of the people to Morocco.
Ceuta has a population of about 84,000, so the influx was very large.
The leader of Ceuta called the border crossing an attack on Spain’s territorial integrity.
Spanish intelligence believes Morocco did not plan the crossing but allowed it by reducing border controls.
The sudden crossing was partly triggered by a false message on social media saying the border was open.
Many migrants faced dangerous conditions, including swimming through rough water pushed by Moroccan police.
The arrival of migrants has led to a political crisis in the European Union and concerns for those still missing or needing help in Ceuta.
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Ariana Grande has decided to leave her role in a London stage musical and plans to take a break from public life after finishing her current tour. The decision comes as she faces intense public attention and wants to focus on her health and well-being.
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Ariana Grande was set to star in the 2027 West End production of "Sunday in the Park With George" in London.
She withdrew from the musical, which is produced by Empire Street Productions.
Grande will take a step back from public appearances after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour.
The decision was made due to ongoing and intense public scrutiny about her personal life and appearance.
Grande recently ended a relationship with co-star Ethan Slater, which increased media attention.
She has spoken publicly before about discomfort with comments on her body and appearance.
"Sunday in the Park With George" is still planned to open next summer with new casting to be announced later.
Grande's current tour will finish in London on September 1, with her next concert scheduled in Chicago.
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Large wildfires are spreading quickly across the Northwest region, causing severe damage and forcing many people to leave their homes. Hundreds of houses have already been destroyed by the fires.
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Wildfires are happening in the Northwest area.
The fires are moving fast and causing a lot of damage.
Thousands of people have been told to evacuate for safety.
Hundreds of homes have burned down.
Authorities are responding to the emergency.
The situation is ongoing and dangerous.
News coverage is available on CBS News.
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Actor Paul W. Downs spoke with CBS Mornings about the final season of the TV show "Hacks" and the possibility of a spinoff series. He also shared how he informed his co-star Meg Stalter about her Emmy Award nomination.
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Paul W. Downs is an actor on the TV show "Hacks."
"Hacks" is ending its current run with a final season.
Downs discussed the chance of making a spinoff show with Meg Stalter.
Meg Stalter is a co-star on "Hacks."
Stalter received an Emmy Award nomination for her work on the show.
Downs talked about how he told Stalter about her Emmy nomination.
The interview was aired on CBS Mornings.
The topic included reflections on the show's Emmy success.
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Spain has two small areas on Africa’s north coast called Ceuta and Melilla, plus some nearby islands. These areas are part of Spain but border Morocco, which wants them back. This has caused ongoing political tension, especially after a recent large number of migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco.
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Ceuta and Melilla are small Spanish enclaves located in North Africa.
They are the only European territories on mainland Africa.
Morocco does not accept Spain’s control of these areas and wants them returned.
Spain first took control of Ceuta in 1580 and Melilla in 1497.
These territories were not transferred to Morocco when it gained independence in 1956.
Ceuta and Melilla form part of the European Union’s external border.
Migrant surges from Morocco into Ceuta have increased recent tensions.
The dispute reflects historical ties and colonial legacies between Spain and Morocco.
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Morocco says last week’s big increase of migrants into the Spanish city of Ceuta happened because of false information spread online and actions by human traffickers. Spanish officials sent most migrants back, and the number of deaths reported by Morocco was lower than Spain’s figures.
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Thousands of migrants surged into Ceuta, a Spanish city on Morocco’s coast.
Moroccan authorities blame false social media posts and misuse of digital platforms for encouraging the crossing.
Spain’s Prime Minister blamed human trafficking groups exploiting a court ruling to cross more easily.
Around 40,000 migrants headed to Ceuta, fewer than earlier estimates.
Morocco reported 11 deaths; Spain reported at least 72 deaths during the crossing attempt.
Most migrants returned to Morocco by walking back or were sent back immediately.
Spain plans to add more fencing around Ceuta to control the border.
Ceuta and Melilla are the only land borders between the European Union and Africa.
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The United Nations is preparing to choose a new secretary-general in 2027, but experts say the job is nearly impossible to do effectively today. The UN was created after World War II to help countries work together and avoid conflict, but the global balance of power has changed, making the UN less able to function as it once did.
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A leaked poll shows the leading candidates to replace António Guterres as UN secretary-general in 2027.
The UN secretary-general’s job involves helping powerful countries cooperate and preventing global conflicts.
The UN was founded after World War II to promote peace and diplomacy among nations.
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5) are China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US.
After the Soviet Union fell in 1991, the US became the world's only superpower, supporting the UN's function.
Today, China and Russia are strong global powers, challenging the old balance dominated by Western countries.
Other countries like India, Brazil, Turkey, and Gulf States want more influence in global decisions.
The UK and France have lost much of their former global influence compared to their colonial pasts.
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The Scottish conservation agency NatureScot has denied a licence for the annual guga hunt, which involves killing young seabirds called gannets on the uninhabited island of Sula Sgeir. The decision was made due to concerns about protecting the gannet population. This hunt has been a long-standing tradition for islanders but has faced opposition from animal welfare groups.
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The guga hunt targets young gannets on Sula Sgeir, a small island 40 miles north of Lewis in the Hebrides.
Islanders called the Men of Ness have hunted gannet chicks for centuries, traditionally using poles with nooses to catch and then kill the birds.
NatureScot refused the hunting licence this year citing worries about the impact on the seabird population.
No hunts took place in 2022, 2023, and 2024 due to bird flu outbreaks.
The hunt is culturally important to the local community but is criticized by animal welfare groups for being cruel.
The island and nearby areas are protected as special areas to conserve seabirds like gannets and fulmers.
Over 106,000 people signed a petition asking the government to stop the hunt.
The gannet meat is prepared by gutting, plucking, and salting on site before being brought back to Lewis.
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Two ransom notes related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have been made public by the sheriff of Pima County, Arizona. One of the notes says that Nancy Guthrie died soon after she was taken.
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Nancy Guthrie went missing about six months ago.
The sheriff of Pima County, Arizona, released two ransom notes.
One ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died shortly after being taken.
The notes were shared with the public to help with the investigation.
Authorities continue to search for more information about her disappearance.
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A woman named Erica Fox died from a shark attack while swimming in the ocean near Monterey, California. An autopsy showed that a single shark bite caused fatal injuries and drowning.
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Erica Fox, 55, was swimming with a group on December 21 when she was attacked by a shark.
The shark bite broke her pelvis and cut a major artery, leading to her death by drowning.
Fox’s body was found six days later on a beach near Santa Cruz, California.
This was the only shark-related death in the United States in 2025.
Globally, 12 people died from shark bites in 2025, and shark attacks increased that year.
Fox co-founded a local open-water swimming club and was an experienced triathlete.
Over the past 75 years, California had 16 shark-related deaths before Fox’s.
Despite attacks, shark bites remain very rare compared to other dangers like lightning strikes.
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