Loui Ridi, a Palestinian-American, spoke from his home in Qusra, which is surrounded by Israeli settlers. He said these settlers are moving freely and have taken over a neighbor's house. To get help, he has raised the American flag at his home.
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Loui Ridi is both Palestinian and American.
His home in Qusra is currently surrounded by Israeli settlers.
Settlers have taken over a house near Ridi’s home.
Ridi says settlers move around without being stopped.
He raised the American flag at his home to ask U.S. officials for help.
The situation has made Ridi fear for the safety of his family.
Qusra is the location where these events are happening.
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A new study found that flight attendants and pilots have the highest risk of dying from cancers related to radiation exposure, more than even workers who handle radioactive materials. The research analyzed death records and showed these aircrew members face increased chances of dying from certain cancers caused by radiation they receive at high altitudes.
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Cosmic radiation comes from space and increases at high altitudes where planes fly.
Researchers studied over 12 million death certificates with job information.
Flight attendants had about 50% higher odds of dying from radiation-related cancers; pilots had about 36% higher odds.
Radiation-linked cancers included leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, skin, breast, thyroid, prostate, and central nervous system cancers.
About 6.9% of flight attendant deaths and 6.7% of pilot deaths were from radiation-related cancers; the general working population rate was 5%.
The study could not measure exact radiation exposure levels or account for job factors like jet lag that might also raise cancer risk.
The U.S. government does not require monitoring or set limits on flight crew radiation exposure.
Flight attendant union leaders say crew members are not properly informed about these risks.
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The United Nations' nuclear watchdog has started digging at a site in Syria linked to a secret nuclear program from before. Syria's new government says it will cooperate fully and keep any nuclear material under international rules for peaceful use.
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UN nuclear inspectors have begun excavating a suspected old nuclear site in Deir el-Zour, Syria.
Syria’s new government has promised full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Syria wants to develop a peaceful nuclear program and will keep nuclear material under international safeguards.
The suspected nuclear program was run by Syria’s former government under President Bashar Assad.
The secret nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in 2007.
The IAEA found traces of uranium at some Syrian sites during inspections in 2024 and 2025.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said Syria is opening up sites that may hold nuclear material, which will be monitored internationally.
Israel is believed to have nuclear weapons but has not publicly confirmed its program.
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Weezer will release their 20th studio album called "Weezer (Gold Album)" on Friday. The album stays true to their usual style of catchy, nasal power pop music, offering familiar sounds without trying new directions.
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Weezer's new album is their 20th studio release.
The album is self-titled and known as the "Gold Album," continuing their tradition of color-named records.
The music features their typical catchy hooks and chord progressions.
Lead singer Rivers Cuomo reflects on personal and career themes in the lyrics.
Songs like "Say Yes" and "We Might as Well Be Strangers" stand out as strong tracks.
Some songs, such as "C.E.O." and "Nowhere," are viewed as filler.
Weezer has been active for over 30 years and remains consistent in their style.
The album received a rating of three stars out of five.
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Fighting broke out in Baidoa, a city in southwestern Somalia, between government troops and militias, killing dozens of fighters and at least four civilians. The clashes caused many injuries and damaged local health services, but calm returned after government forces regained control.
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The fighting started Monday morning with attacks by militias on government positions around Baidoa.
At least 30 attackers were killed, though some local officials claim up to 50 attackers died.
Four civilians were killed and 98 people injured, including women and an elderly man.
Baidoa has over half a million people displaced by conflict and drought.
Hospitals struggled with few beds and medicine shortages to treat the wounded.
Militias loyal to former South West state President Abdiaziz Laftagareen were involved.
The extremist group al-Shabab also attacked military sites near Baidoa and reportedly coordinated with Laftagareen’s forces.
Calm returned after government forces pushed out the militias and patrolled the city streets.
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A trial is underway for a man accused of organizing the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Suge Knight, a key figure linked to the case, might be considered a hostile witness, meaning he could be uncooperative or opposed to the side that calls him to testify.
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Tupac Shakur, a famous rapper, was murdered in 1996.
A man is on trial for allegedly planning Tupac’s murder.
Suge Knight, who was connected to Tupac and the case, is expected to testify.
Lawyers say Suge Knight could be a hostile witness during the trial.
A hostile witness may be seen as not supporting the side that calls them to testify.
More witnesses are planned to speak at the trial.
CBS News is reporting live updates on the trial proceedings.
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Around 2,000 to 5,000 migrants remain stranded on El Trampolin beach in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, after a large group crossed from Morocco in late July 2026. These migrants come from many countries and are waiting for legal decisions about their status while living in makeshift shelters.
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More than 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta in late July 2026.
Most migrants voluntarily returned home, but between 2,000 and 5,000 stayed on the beach.
Migrants come from many countries, including North and sub-Saharan Africa, Bangladesh, Iraq, India, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen.
They live in simple shelters made from reeds and fabric, with very few personal belongings.
Food and water are shared among the group, and some rely on begging or help from others.
Ceuta is part of the European Union but is not in the Schengen open-travel area, making legal status unclear.
Many migrants have applied for asylum and hope to reach other parts of Europe, like France.
Police maintain a presence near the beach to monitor security.
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Conservation workers have removed 10,000 coins weighing over 20 kilograms from the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland to prevent damage to the rock formations. The coins, placed by visitors over many years for luck or love, were causing rust and physical harm to the basalt columns.
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More than 10,000 coins were taken out from between the Giant's Causeway basalt columns.
The coins weighed over 20 kilograms (44.1 pounds) in total.
Visitors had placed coins in cracks for luck or love, a practice that increased in the last decade.
Rust from the coins was staining and physically damaging the rock columns.
Removal began in May 2023 and was described as "fiddly and frustrating" work by stonemason Nathan Morrow.
Tools like pliers and grout tools were used to extract the coins, some taking over 20 minutes to remove.
New signs and social media messages now ask visitors not to place coins in the rocks and suggest donating to charity boxes instead.
The National Trust plans to use the removed coins in an exhibition to raise awareness about the damage caused.
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The UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), found several tons of nuclear materials at a secret site in Syria. Syria’s new government says the materials are safe and will be used only for peaceful purposes under IAEA supervision.
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The IAEA discovered large amounts of nuclear materials at an undisclosed site in Syria.
These materials date back to when Syria was ruled by the Assad family.
Syria’s Foreign Minister said the materials are not dangerous and will remain in Syrian control.
Syria claims it has the right to use the materials only for peaceful, civil purposes.
The Syrian government allowed the IAEA to inspect the site after being notified.
Syria is not known to have operational nuclear weapons but had a suspected reactor bombed by Israel in 2007.
Since President Bashar al-Assad was removed in 2024, Syria’s new leaders agreed to cooperate with the IAEA.
The IAEA chief emphasized the need for strong verification of nuclear activities in the region.
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Russia has warned the United Kingdom of "consequences" after British-made drones were used by Ukraine to attack Russia. The UK government confirmed its full support for Ukraine despite Russia's warnings.
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Russia threatened the UK due to British-made drones being used by Ukraine against Russia.
The Russian embassy in London accused Britain of escalating the Ukraine conflict.
Russia said the more involved Britain gets, the higher the price it will pay.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated the UK supports Ukraine 100%.
The news also mentioned a suspension within the UK political group Reform UK over internal comments.
A separate topic covered a US trial against Meta about social media addiction and child privacy.
The news was presented by Adam Fleming and produced by a BBC team.
Listeners can access the news via smart speakers and online communities.
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A search is ongoing for people who might have been on a yacht found drifting near a French island. The yacht was spotted by a passenger on a ferry traveling between Britain and Spain.
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The yacht was found drifting off the coast of a French island.
A passenger on a Brittany Ferries ship reported seeing the yacht.
The ferry was traveling from Portsmouth, Britain, to Bilbao, Spain.
Authorities started search operations on Monday evening.
It is unclear if anyone was on board the yacht.
The incident is being treated as a possible distress situation.
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A Palestinian American named Loui Ridi returned to his hometown in the West Bank village of Qusra. He confronted Israeli settlers who have surrounded Palestinian homes there, despite the presence of the Israeli army.
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Israeli settlers have surrounded Palestinian homes in Qusra for more than a week.
The Israeli military is deployed in the area but has not stopped the siege.
Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American, came back to Qusra to protect his property.
He confronted militants on his land during the ongoing tensions.
The situation reflects broader conflicts in the West Bank involving settlers and Palestinian residents.
This event is part of ongoing disputes related to Israeli settlements and Palestinian territories.
The conflict continues amid wider regional tensions involving Israel, Palestinians, and other political actors.
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President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman after the country discussed a plan with Iran to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. Oman is a longtime U.S. ally and diplomatic partner with Iran, making the threat unusual and potentially harmful to U.S. relations in the region.
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President Trump threatened military action against Oman on Fox News.
Oman has been a stable U.S. ally and a diplomatic link to Iran for decades.
Oman is discussing a plan with Iran to regulate traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipping.
The plan might involve fees on ships passing through the strait.
Similar attempts to control shipping at strategic points could disrupt global trade.
U.S. threats against Oman risk damaging a key diplomatic relationship.
Experts say harsh rhetoric can weaken U.S. credibility and strategic power.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung talked about the strong alliance between South Korea and the United States after President Donald Trump decided to cut down on joint military exercises. Lee said that national security will continue to improve despite the reduced drills.
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President Donald Trump ordered a big reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea.
South Korea and the U.S. have had an alliance for more than 70 years.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the importance of this alliance.
The announcement came during a South Korean Cabinet meeting.
President Lee said that national security will still get stronger even with fewer joint exercises.
The military exercises between the two countries help maintain readiness and deterrence.
The reduction is part of President Trump’s strategy, announced over the weekend.
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Sophie Adenot became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on August 18, 2026. She completed the spacewalk alongside American astronaut Anil Menon.
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Sophie Adenot is the first French female astronaut to walk in space.
The spacewalk took place on August 18, 2026.
Adenot conducted the spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS).
She was accompanied by Anil Menon, an American astronaut.
This event marks a milestone for France in human space exploration.
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A U.S. businessman named Mike Scarborough heard a hissing sound from his truck wheel while in South Africa. When he looked closer, he found a large monitor lizard inside the wheel well, which was later safely removed.
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Mike Scarborough thought his truck had a flat tire because of a hissing noise.
The noise was actually from a large monitor lizard hiding in the truck’s wheel well.
The lizard climbed into the truck while it was parked in the South African bush.
South Africa has two kinds of monitor lizards: the Nile monitor and the rock monitor.
These lizards are big but not venomous and usually only bite if provoked.
A herpetologist explained that monitor lizards are often mistaken for crocodiles because of their size.
Studies show Nile monitors often live near people without causing attacks.
Scarborough and helpers removed the lizard by pulling it out by the tail.
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Scientists have discovered that the narwhal’s spiral tusk has a second internal spiral twisting in the opposite direction to the usual outer spiral. The tusk, which is actually a long canine tooth of male narwhals, has a complex internal structure that may help explain its unique shape and possible functions.
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Narwhal tusks are long, spiral canine teeth found mostly in male narwhals.
The tusk typically twists in a left-handed spiral on the outside, but inside, there is a second spiral twisting the other way.
The tusk grows to lengths between about 5 feet and nearly 10 feet.
Female narwhals usually do not develop tusks or have much smaller ones with fewer spirals.
The tusk may serve as a social status symbol driven by sexual selection.
Scientists have used advanced X-ray and imaging techniques from facilities in Sweden, Switzerland, and France to study the tusk’s internal 3D structure.
Narwhals might use their tusks to stun small fish, and the tusk contains many nerve endings possibly used to sense the environment.
The tusk is made of dentine and cementum, with a tightly organized microscopic structure of mineralized collagen fibers.
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Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) advisory committee recommends funding the drug triptorelin to treat breast cancer, endometriosis, and gender dysphoria. This follows AstraZeneca’s decision to stop selling a similar drug, Zoladex, and aims to ensure patients have access to hormone-blocking treatments.
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AstraZeneca will remove the drug Zoladex from the market, affecting over 7,500 women with breast cancer.
The PBS committee suggests funding triptorelin, already used for prostate cancer, for broader uses without restrictions.
Both drugs block hormones like oestrogen and testosterone, which are important in treating cancer, endometriosis, and gender dysphoria.
Funding triptorelin would make gender-affirming care for transgender children federally supported for the first time in Australia.
Some states, like Queensland and the Northern Territory, have banned or restricted gender-affirming hormone treatments for children.
The listing may reduce costs from about $3,000 a year to $300 a year for private patients.
Medical experts and advocacy groups support the recommendation as it improves access to essential treatments.
More research is needed to confirm how well triptorelin works compared to Zoladex, especially for treating pain related to endometriosis.
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Six Thai workers were injured by an explosion of old explosives in northern Israel, near the Lebanon border. Two of the workers are seriously hurt and had surgery, and the Thai Embassy is helping with their care and compensation.
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The explosion came from unexploded old munitions in an orchard near Metula, northern Israel.
Six Thai migrant workers were injured; two are seriously hurt and had surgery.
More than 40,000 Thai workers live and work in Israel, mainly in farming.
Many Thai workers go abroad because jobs are scarce in their rural home areas.
The injured workers were taken to Ziv Medical Center in Safed; the Thai Ambassador visited them.
The embassy is coordinating medical care and compensation for the workers.
In October 2023, 31 Thai workers were taken hostage in a Hamas attack in southern Israel; most were returned safely.
Many Thai workers left Israel after that attack but some have returned since then.
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