A couple named Mike Missroon and Megan Walsh got married while skydiving with their bridal party. They are professional skydivers who chose to start their wedding ceremony in the air.
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Mike Missroon and Megan Walsh are professional skydivers.
They held their wedding ceremony during a skydive.
Their bridal party also participated in the skydiving event.
The couple began their wedding celebration while falling through the sky.
The event combined their profession with their wedding plans.
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A new study published in The Lancet Global Health shows that hundreds of millions of people worldwide get sick from parasites in food every year. The research looked at 14 parasitic diseases from 2000 to 2021 and found that certain parasites cause many illnesses and deaths, especially in the Americas and Africa.
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The study estimated 277 million illnesses linked to invasive parasites, with 171 million caused by contaminated food.
Researchers analyzed data on 14 parasitic diseases between 2000 and 2021.
Taenia solium and Clonorchis sinensis parasites caused the most foodborne deaths and disability.
The Americas had the highest disease burden mainly due to Chagas disease, spread by kissing bugs and contaminated food.
Africa’s high burden was linked to epilepsy caused by neurocysticercosis, which results from larval cyst infections.
Disease rates from foodborne parasites generally decreased worldwide, except for Clonorchis sinensis, which increased mainly in the Western Pacific region.
Eating raw or undercooked freshwater fish can spread Clonorchis sinensis, the Chinese liver fluke.
Experts recommend cooking food well and broader prevention efforts due to the complex life cycles of parasites.
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Phyllida Law, a Scottish actress known for her work on stage, television, and film, has died at the age of 94. She acted alongside her daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson in several projects and had a career spanning from the 1950s to 2020.
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Phyllida Law was born in Glasgow in 1932.
She studied at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and initially wanted to be a stage designer.
Law's acting career began in the 1950s with work in theatre and TV shows like Dr Finlay’s Casebook and Dixon of Dock Green.
She appeared in notable stage productions including A Day in the Death of Joe Egg and worked at the National Theatre.
In films, she acted with her daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson in titles such as Peter’s Friends, Much Ado About Nothing, and Emma.
Law appeared frequently on British TV, including shows like Waking the Dead, Foyle’s War, Doc Martin, and Agatha Christie’s Poirot.
Her last acting role was in the 2020 film Then Came You.
She was married to actor Eric Thompson until his death in 1982 and is survived by her daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson.
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A Palestinian-American man named Loui Ridi flew from Ohio to the Israeli-occupied West Bank to protect his family home in the village of Qusra, which was surrounded by Israeli settlers for over a week. Israeli settlers have increased attacks on Palestinian homes in the area amid government support for expanding settlements, while Israeli troops remain present but have not stopped the unrest.
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Loui Ridi, a Palestinian-American, watched from Ohio as Israeli settlers besieged his West Bank home for more than a week.
He traveled to the village of Qusra to try to reclaim and protect his house.
Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law, but Israel disputes this, calling the land disputed territory.
Settler violence against Palestinians has increased, especially after the Hamas attack in October 2023 and during Prime Minister Netanyahu’s right-wing government.
Israeli troops are in the area but have not removed settlers or stopped the violence, according to reports.
Activists and human rights groups say Israeli authorities often do not intervene in settler attacks.
Over 500,000 Israelis live in settlements in the West Bank alongside about three million Palestinians.
Some Palestinians, including Ridi’s family members, have been trapped in their homes without water or electricity due to settler sieges.
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A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of President Bashar al-Assad, to death. He was found guilty of murder, torture, crimes against humanity, and war crimes related to leading militias in violent acts.
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Wassim al-Assad is the cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
A Syrian court sentenced him to death.
Charges include murder, torture, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
He was accused of leading armed groups involved in massacres and kidnappings.
Wassim al-Assad is the only relative of the Assad family on death row in Syria.
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Qatar has rejected Iran’s claim that it is holding three Iranian military pilots who crashed during recent fighting. Qatar said the pilots’ remains were returned to Iran and denied detaining anyone, calling Iran’s accusations false.
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Iran says three military pilots survived crashes in March and are being held by Qatar.
Qatar denies holding any pilots and returned the remains of one pilot found in April.
Qatar says the Iranian warplanes violated its airspace and were shot down legally.
Iran called for the International Committee of the Red Cross to intervene for the pilots.
Qatar invited Iran to inspect search operations but Iran did not respond.
The incident occurred during an Iranian attack on a Qatari airbase used by the US military.
Qatar downed two Iranian bombers in March, the first Gulf country to do so in the recent war.
A ceasefire and later agreement to talk were broken after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Donald Trump threatened military action against Oman over control of the Strait of Hormuz, calling Oman a "nuisance." Meanwhile, Jared Kushner, a senior U.S. official, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel to discuss Middle East issues.
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President Trump said the U.S. could easily handle Oman if they cause problems around the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipping.
Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel.
Kushner’s meetings focus on Middle East diplomacy and security.
President Trump has expressed frustration with Oman’s control of the Strait.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions in the Middle East region.
CBS News reported and provided analysis on these events.
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One person has died and hundreds have become sick in the UK due to a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs. UK health agencies are investigating the outbreak, which has caused severe illness in some cases and mostly affects people in England.
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A salmonella outbreak in the UK has caused 207 reported cases in one year.
One person has died, and over a third of those sick needed hospital care.
Most cases involve the same strain of salmonella, linked to eggs imported from outside the UK.
Symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever that appear 12 to 72 hours after infection.
The outbreak mainly affects people in England, with 47 cases in London and 38 in Yorkshire and Humber.
UK agencies are investigating the food chain but have found no link to UK-produced eggs so far.
Proper cooking of eggs and good hygiene, such as washing hands, can prevent infection.
Vulnerable groups like infants, pregnant people, and older adults should only eat eggs with safety marks like the British Lion label.
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The current drought in the UK will not end quickly just because it has started to rain. Experts say it takes a long time for water to soak into the ground, fill rivers, and replenish underground water stores, which could take months. Scientists are watching to see if water levels recover over the autumn and winter seasons.
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A drought does not immediately end after a few days of rain; water must return to rivers, reservoirs, and underground stores.
The drought has multiple stages: low rainfall, dry soil affecting plants, falling river levels, and eventually drops in groundwater and reservoirs.
The UK has not yet reached the most severe stage of drought involving very low groundwater and reservoir levels.
Groundwater levels around the UK remain mostly normal, with no record lows reported.
Experts expect to know by February or March if water stores underground have been refilled.
Heavy rains after dry conditions can cause flash flooding because dry soil absorbs water poorly.
Climate change is causing more extreme swings between drought and flooding, known as weather whiplash.
There is hope of a wetter autumn due to global weather phenomena like El Niño, but uncertainty remains.
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President Donald Trump threatened military action against Oman, a long-time U.S. ally, over negotiations involving control of the Strait of Hormuz. He also suggested the United States could claim the strait as U.S. territory, although it is currently controlled by Iran.
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President Trump threatened to strike Oman, which is an ally of the United States.
Oman shares the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway important for global oil shipping.
Oman has been negotiating control of the strait with Iran.
President Trump suggested the U.S. might claim the Strait of Hormuz as its territory.
The strait is currently controlled by Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for international maritime traffic.
The situation highlights tensions in the region involving the U.S., Oman, and Iran.
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The Rohingya people in Myanmar have faced discrimination and forced moves for many years. A case about possible genocide is now before the International Court of Justice, with a film showing how Myanmar’s military controlled and harmed the Rohingya, leading many to flee to Bangladesh.
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The Rohingya have been excluded from Myanmar citizenship through changes in the law.
Military regimes used ID documents and travel permits to limit Rohingya movement.
Segregation and violence against the Rohingya has been ongoing for decades.
In 2016-2017, Myanmar’s military carried out operations including village burnings and mass killings.
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya fled to Bangladesh during this period.
The International Court of Justice is reviewing a genocide allegation related to these events.
The film includes survivor stories and interviews with officials and legal experts.
Myanmar denies the allegations and defends its actions in court.
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President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea. This decision aims to improve relations with North Korea and could lead to new talks to limit North Korea’s growing nuclear weapons program.
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President Trump directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to scale back U.S.-South Korea military drills.
The latest U.S.-South Korea exercises began as planned despite the announcement.
Trump cited his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s lack of help in the Iran war as reasons.
North Korea has increased its nuclear weapons and conducted banned missile tests recently.
Some experts say reducing drills might encourage North Korea to negotiate limits on its nuclear weapons.
Critics in the U.S. and South Korea worry this move could make the region less secure and weaken alliances.
South Korea hosts a large U.S. military base and participates in about 18,000 troops during these drills.
Analysts note that previous reductions in drills coincided with U.S.-North Korea negotiations, suggesting a possible new diplomatic effort.
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry called in Japan’s ambassador to protest Japan’s strong criticism of President Putin’s visit to the Kuril Islands, a group of islands both countries claim. The visit increased tensions between Russia and Japan, which have not signed a peace treaty since World War II due to this dispute.
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President Putin visited Iturup, one of the Kuril Islands controlled by Russia but claimed by Japan.
Japan calls these islands the Northern Territories and views them as Japanese land by history and international law.
Japan’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister condemned Putin’s visit and said it worsens relations.
Russia formally protested Japan’s critical statements and defended its ownership of the islands based on World War II agreements.
Russia warned it may take countermeasures because Japan supports Western sanctions against Russia and Ukraine.
The Kuril Islands dispute has prevented Russia and Japan from signing a peace treaty since World War II.
Russia has increased its military presence on the islands over the years.
Despite tensions, President Putin said Russia remains open to cooperating with Japan and other regional neighbors.
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Discord has stopped livestreaming services in Brazil after criticism linked to a 13-year-old girl's suicide during a livestream on the platform. Brazil’s government and its data protection agency ordered the suspension, citing the platform's failure to protect children from harmful content.
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Discord suspended livestreams in Brazil following a case where a 13-year-old girl died by suicide during a livestream.
Brazil's data protection agency ordered the suspension, saying Discord did not prevent exposure to violent and harmful content for minors.
Five teenagers were arrested in connection with the girl’s death.
Brazil’s first lady called for Discord to be taken offline after the incident.
Discord said it denies the suicide was livestreamed and said it works to remove harmful content and bad actors.
Discord has over 90 million daily users worldwide.
Reports show increasing complaints about violent and harmful content linked to Discord in Brazil.
Brazil and other countries are trying to regulate internet use to better protect children and adolescents.
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Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, will publish a book about her life and death on September 22 in the UK. The book, called Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, shares his personal memories and aims to tell the truth about Diana from his point of view.
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The book is titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
It will be published on September 22 in the United Kingdom.
Charles Spencer is Diana’s brother and spoke at her funeral in 1997.
This is the first time Spencer is openly sharing detailed stories about Diana.
The book covers Diana’s life and the week she died in 1997.
Spencer wrote the book to correct false stories and share his true memories.
The publisher, Penguin Michael Joseph, says the book has new information and is a tribute to Diana.
Spencer hopes the book helps people, especially younger readers, understand Diana better.
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President Donald Trump threatened military action against a U.S. ally in the Middle East. He also said the United States could take control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments.
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President Trump made a threat to bomb a U.S. ally in the Middle East.
He mentioned the possibility of making the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for international oil shipments.
Control of this strait would impact global oil trade and security.
The news also briefly mentioned new details about actor Hayden Panettiere's death.
These statements appeared in a CBS News segment called Eye Opener.
The article did not specify which U.S. ally was threatened.
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Hayden Panettiere, an American actress, died at age 36 after being found in cardiac arrest in South Carolina. Her ex-fiance, former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko, expressed deep shock and sadness and spoke about her impact as a mother and her career.
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Hayden Panettiere died on Sunday at 36 years old.
She was found in cardiac arrest at a home in South Carolina, and attempts to resuscitate her failed.
The official cause of death is still under investigation.
Wladimir Klitschko, her former fiance, called her death a “profound shock” and tragic.
They had a daughter named Kaya, born in 2014, who is now under Klitschko’s full custody.
Panettiere was well known for roles in “Heroes,” “Scream,” and “Nashville.”
She spoke openly about struggles with opioid and alcohol addiction.
Panettiere published a memoir addressing her addiction recovery just three months ago.
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A ferry on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe sank last week, killing 93 people, the deadliest transport accident in the country’s history. The ferry was overloaded, carrying about 168 passengers despite a capacity of 90, and rescue teams continue recovering bodies.
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The ferry was designed to carry 90 passengers but had around 168 people on board.
The accident happened after a strong wave hit the ferry, causing it to overturn.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster after the sinking.
So far, 67 people have been rescued, and 93 bodies have been recovered.
Many victims are children; 39 of the identified deceased were under 18.
Identification is difficult, with some families needing DNA tests to confirm bodies.
The ferry was an important, cheap transport link for rural communities on the lake.
Survivors and officials reported overcrowding, goods blocking life jackets, and unsafe conditions.
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A very strong El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean, potentially the strongest in more than 170 years. This climate event will likely change weather in parts of the U.S., causing more rain and storms in Florida, Texas, and California, while also affecting hurricane activity.
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El Niño is a natural climate pattern where warm ocean water moves east in the tropical Pacific, changing weather worldwide.
This El Niño could become the strongest since at least 1850, breaking a 176-year record.
El Niño usually causes wetter weather and more flooding in the southern U.S., including the Gulf Coast and Southeast.
It tends to reduce tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic but increase them in the eastern and central Pacific.
Florida may see fewer tropical storms in summer and fall but more rain and severe weather in winter, including tornadoes.
Texas faces a similar pattern, with less tropical storm risk in warm months but more storms and rain in winter.
In California, El Niño can bring more tropical moisture and rainfall in fall and winter.
The Climate Prediction Center says there is over a 90% chance El Niño will be very strong during fall and winter 2026-27.
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The National Television Awards have announced their first-ever all-female shortlist for the best drama performance category. Five actresses, including Sheridan Smith and Ruth Jones, are nominated, and the winners will be chosen by public vote before the ceremony on September 8.
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The best drama performance category shortlist has five female nominees for the first time.
Nominees include Sheridan Smith (I Fought The Law), Ruth Jones (Run Away), Vicky McClure (Trigger Point), Ella Bruccoleri (The Other Bennet Sister), and Judy Parfitt (Call The Midwife).
Other nominees on the initial longlist were well-known male actors like David Tennant and Idris Elba.
The awards cover 15 categories and are voted on by the public.
Stacey Solomon is nominated for best TV presenter and other honors.
The ceremony will be held at London’s O2 arena and broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX.
The National Television Awards started in 1995 to honor British TV shows and stars.
Joel Dommett will host the event.
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