Heavy rains have caused flooding in southern Lima, Peru, damaging homes and roads. The rain has also led to river flooding, landslides, and road closures in other southern parts of the country, with officials warning that the rain will become stronger.
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Heavy rain has flooded homes and roads in southern Lima.
Rivers have overflowed in southern regions of Peru.
Landslides have occurred due to the heavy rain.
Some roads have been closed because of flooding and landslides.
Drainage systems in Lima are not handling the rain well, making flooding worse.
Authorities expect the rain to get stronger in the coming days.
The flooding is affecting both the capital city area and other southern parts of Peru.
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A total solar eclipse passed over Duratón, Spain, creating a rare and striking natural event where the Moon's shadow briefly darkened the Sun. Visitors gathered near an ancient church to watch the eclipse, appreciating the unique blend of history and astronomy.
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A total solar eclipse occurred in Duratón, Spain, giving about 1.5 minutes of total darkness.
The event happened on a clear day, helped by drought conditions that reduced clouds.
Over 100 people, including tourists and photographers, gathered for the event near a 12th or 13th-century Romanesque church.
The eclipse revealed the Sun’s corona, its outer atmosphere, visible as a white halo.
Viewers used safe eclipse glasses to watch the Moon gradually cover the Sun.
The location was chosen for its scenic, rural setting and good visibility, about 60 miles north of Madrid.
The area includes historical sites like an old Catholic church, a Visigothic cemetery, and the ruins of a Roman city.
The article compares the experience to previous eclipses seen in the United States in 2017 and 2024, with the next continental U.S. eclipse not until 2044.
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Jason Arday, Cambridge University’s youngest black professor, died after facing media allegations of plagiarism which he denied. A vigil in Trafalgar Square drew thousands who remembered him for his positive impact and criticized the media’s harsh treatment.
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Jason Arday was appointed Cambridge University’s youngest black professor in 2023.
He faced plagiarism allegations and intense media scrutiny, which he denied.
Arday resigned on August 5, stating his resignation was not an admission of guilt.
He was found dead in south London shortly afterward.
Over 2,000 people attended a vigil in Trafalgar Square to honor him and protest media treatment.
Speakers and family said the media coverage caused great distress and overshadowed his achievements.
Liverpool John Moores University investigated and cleared Arday of plagiarism regarding his PhD.
Cambridge University announced an independent investigation into his appointment.
More than 90,000 people signed a petition demanding a review of media coverage.
Cambridge’s chancellor condemned the “racist feeding frenzy” surrounding the case while supporting academic integrity.
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The USS George Washington is moving from Japan to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, leaving no U.S. aircraft carriers in the western Pacific for a time. This shift shows how U.S. military focus on the Middle East affects its presence in the Pacific, where China could take advantage of the gap to increase its influence.
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The USS George Washington is based in Japan but is being sent to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew has been deployed for about nine months and faced mental health and supply problems.
When two carriers stay in the Middle East, there may be months without any U.S. carrier in the Pacific.
The U.S. Navy has 11 aircraft carriers, allowing continuous deployment of two but requiring careful management.
China has previously increased its military activities when U.S. carriers were absent from the Pacific.
The Pacific region is important for U.S. defense and economy, hosting many military sites and Taiwan’s chip industry.
Recent U.S. military moves include cutting joint drills with South Korea and preparing for a summit with China’s leader.
U.S. officials say the military remains strong and capable of meeting goals set by President Trump.
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s party put up a campaign billboard in Tel Aviv comparing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to leaders of Iran and Hezbollah. This comes amid a sharp exchange between Netanyahu and Mamdani over Israel’s war in Gaza and political support in the US.
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Netanyahu’s billboard shows Mamdani alongside Iran’s and Hezbollah’s leaders, linking him to them.
The billboard urges voters not to let Mamdani and others cause Netanyahu to lose the upcoming October election.
Israel’s Knesset was dissolved in July, triggering elections after the Hamas attacks in October 2023.
Mamdani has called Netanyahu a war criminal and urged US authorities to act on an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court.
Netanyahu accused Mamdani of causing religious tensions in New York City and weakening bipartisan US support for Israel.
Polls show Mamdani is more popular than Netanyahu among American Jews.
Netanyahu also made controversial comments about the UK, referring to it as the “Islamic republic of Britain.”
Talks between the US and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza are stalled, with no agreement reached after a meeting involving Jared Kushner and Netanyahu.
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The United States and South Korea planned to hold annual military exercises, but President Trump ordered a significant reduction of these drills just hours before they started. He said the exercises could upset North Korea and harm his good relationship with its leader, Kim Jong Un.
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The US and South Korea hold annual joint military exercises.
These exercises have been conducted for many years as a show of military readiness.
President Trump ordered a major scale back of the 2024 drills shortly before they were scheduled.
Trump stated the exercises might send a hostile message to North Korea.
Trump mentioned his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a reason for reducing the exercises.
Experts are discussing if this move signals a move toward dialogue with North Korea.
The military drills are seen as part of ongoing tension in one of the world’s longest-standing conflicts.
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A boat carrying 12 volunteers has left Bristol in the UK to try to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and bring aid to the area. Israel has stopped all similar boats since 2010, and previous volunteers say they faced harsh treatment from Israeli forces.
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The boat set sail from Bristol, UK.
There are 12 volunteers on board.
The mission aims to deliver aid to Gaza by breaking Israel’s blockade.
Israel has attacked every flotilla attempting this since 2010.
Volunteers on past missions reported being mistreated by Israeli forces.
The blockade restricts what enters and leaves Gaza.
This action is part of a larger campaign to help Gaza.
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President Donald Trump said he decided to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea because South Korea did not agree to help the U.S. with Iran's nuclear issue. He mentioned the U.S. has troops in South Korea to prevent North Korean aggression but did not get support on Iran from South Korea.
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President Trump reduced joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
The decision was linked to South Korea's refusal to support U.S. efforts to denuclearize Iran.
The U.S. keeps troops in South Korea to deter North Korean aggression.
President Trump discussed this issue in a recent phone call with South Korean President Lee.
The joint exercises are military training actions involving both U.S. and South Korean forces.
The reduction in exercises is a response to diplomatic disagreements over Iran.
The presence of U.S. troops in South Korea is a key part of regional security.
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A strong earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 68 people and injured over 200. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors while thousands of people wait for help and shelter after many homes were damaged or destroyed.
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The earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara province caused at least 68 deaths and more than 200 injuries.
The death toll was updated from 54 to 68 by Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency.
Around 500 homes were damaged by the quake.
Nearly 1,600 aftershocks have been recorded in the area since the main earthquake.
The quake also caused landslides and blocked roads in several districts.
Thousands of people were evacuated and many are living in tents outside their homes.
Authorities are preparing aircraft to deliver aid including food and tents.
The earthquake interrupted Independence Day celebrations in Indonesia.
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Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," died at age 36 after being found in cardiac arrest in Greenville, South Carolina. She had spoken openly about her struggles with postpartum depression, addiction, grief, and family challenges in recent years.
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Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest at her home on Sunday and died after resuscitation attempts failed.
The official cause of death is still under investigation.
Panettiere was known for starring in shows like "Heroes" and "Nashville" and films in the "Scream" series.
She released a memoir in May 2026 titled "This Is Me: A Reckoning," discussing her personal difficulties.
Panettiere experienced postpartum depression, addiction, and grief, especially after her brother Jansen Panettiere died in 2023 from heart complications.
She publicly described a difficult relationship with her estranged mother, who was also her childhood acting coach.
Panettiere revealed she began struggling with substance abuse as a teenager after being given drugs at a red carpet event.
Her mother responded in 2026, saying she chose no-contact after years of trauma, hoping for her daughter’s peace and happiness.
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A ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe six days ago, killing at least 92 people. Rescue teams continue searching for more victims as the ferry was likely carrying many more passengers than its official limit.
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Police found 8 new bodies, raising the death toll to 92.
The ferry capsized during strong winds near the Zambian border.
The boat’s official capacity was 90 people, but it may have carried up to 153 passengers and crew.
Search teams use 4 boats and over 40 divers to recover bodies.
The ferry was traveling from Kariba town to nearby rural and fishing communities.
Boat travel is common in the area due to poor roads and limited public transport.
At least 18 children died in the accident.
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa called the event tragic and highlighted the need for safety improvements.
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Plans from Reform UK aim to cut £50 billion a year from the UK welfare system, including reducing disability payments and banning non-UK citizens from claiming benefits. Campaigners warn these changes could push hundreds of thousands of children and disabled people into poverty and hardship.
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Reform UK wants to reduce disability payments significantly and reintroduce the two-child limit on benefits.
The plans include making employers pay for the first two years of sick pay for employees.
A proposal would require long-term unemployed people to do 20 hours of unpaid work weekly.
Cuts to disability benefits could reduce income by as much as £10,000 per year for some people with serious illnesses or disabilities.
Banning non-UK citizens from claiming benefits could affect about 1.3 million people currently receiving universal credit.
Campaigners say the cuts would increase poverty, especially among children and disabled people.
The proposed changes face strong criticism from charities and political parties, who warn of increased hardship and destitution.
Reform UK argues the current system is being misused and emphasizes the need to protect the most vulnerable.
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Newly elected UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham sent and received text messages with someone pretending to be Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff. The messages did not include phone calls and were considered unimportant before Burnham realized the impersonation.
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Andy Burnham is the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
He exchanged text messages with a person pretending to be Susie Wiles.
Susie Wiles is the White House chief of staff in the United States.
No phone conversations took place between Burnham and the impersonator.
The text messages were described as having no important content.
Burnham became suspicious of the messages before it was revealed they were fake.
The source giving this information was not officially authorized to speak publicly.
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Lev Shlosberg, a Russian politician from the Yabloko party, was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for criticizing the Russian military and sharing what authorities called false information. This punishment comes just before Russia’s upcoming parliamentary elections.
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Lev Shlosberg is a senior member of the Yabloko political party in Russia.
He was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison.
The charges against him include “discrediting” the Russian military and spreading “false information.”
The sentence was given on a Monday shortly before Russia’s parliamentary elections.
Yabloko is an opposition party in Russia known for its critical views on government policies.
The case relates to Shlosberg’s opposition to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
Russian authorities have recently increased legal actions against critics of the military.
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Russia’s Supreme Court upheld a ban on the opposition Yabloko party from participating in upcoming elections. On the same day, Yabloko’s deputy leader Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for criticizing the military and the war in Ukraine.
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Russia’s Supreme Court rejected Yabloko’s appeal against the election ban.
Yabloko is the only registered party openly opposing the war in Ukraine.
The ban was based on accusations from a pro-Kremlin party that Yabloko is influenced by Western countries.
Lev Shlosberg, Yabloko’s deputy leader, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in a penal colony.
Shlosberg was convicted under laws that punish “discrediting” the military or spreading false information about the war.
Few political groups openly criticize the war due to these new laws.
Police detained many supporters and journalists at the court decision, causing concerns about intimidation.
Yabloko’s leader called the detentions an attempt to intimidate opposition supporters.
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President Donald Trump's adviser Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss testing Hamas' willingness to disarm in Gaza through small steps. The meeting highlighted disagreements but produced some agreement on how to move forward with U.S. plans, despite Netanyahu's skepticism and political pressure from an upcoming election.
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Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for four hours to discuss Gaza and Hamas disarmament.
Kushner urged Israel to try small steps to see if Hamas is serious about giving up weapons.
Netanyahu showed polls indicating most Israelis oppose rebuilding Gaza before Hamas disarms and want to continue strikes on threats.
Kushner recently met Hamas leaders and regional mediators in Egypt to hear their position directly.
Netanyahu questioned Kushner about meeting Hamas leaders; Kushner said it helped secure past hostage releases.
The U.S. plan involves Hamas handing over weapons to a Palestinian government, then giving them to an international force to destroy them.
Netanyahu’s intelligence officials briefed Kushner on Hamas’ ongoing violations.
President Trump expressed a wish to stop some Israeli airstrikes that are not against immediate threats.
Kushner and Netanyahu agreed to create a system to monitor threats in Gaza and avoid escalation, involving Egyptian mediators.
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A woman describes her unexpected diagnosis of stage 0 breast cancer, called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), after careful and regular cancer screenings following her mother’s death from breast cancer. Despite the shock, her doctor reassured her that this early form of cancer is highly treatable.
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The author was diagnosed with DCIS, an early, noninvasive breast cancer.
DCIS is confined to the milk ducts and considered stage 0 cancer.
She had regular mammograms every six months due to her family history of breast cancer.
Earlier screenings found a "probably benign" distortion before calcifications appeared.
Her doctor recommended a biopsy despite initial benign results.
Genetic counseling indicated the cancer was likely due to environmental and lifestyle factors, not inherited genes.
Multiple biopsies and MRIs were performed to gather more information before surgery.
The diagnosis occurred while she was adjusting to new parenthood and after years of fertility challenges.
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A Palestinian American named Loui Ridi traveled to his home in the West Bank village of Qusra, where Israeli settlers have surrounded several Palestinian houses for more than a week. The Israeli military is present to maintain order, while tensions and violence in the area have increased recently.
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Loui Ridi, an Ohio-based Palestinian American, returned to his home in Qusra, West Bank, to join family defending it.
Israeli settlers have surrounded multiple Palestinian homes in Qusra and restricted residents from leaving.
The U.S. government condemned the siege of Palestinian homes by settlers.
Israeli soldiers are deployed in the area, which Israel called a closed military zone, but footage showed soldiers interacting peacefully with settlers.
Violence in the West Bank has increased, with 87 Palestinians and 3 Israelis killed so far this year.
Settlers have attacked Palestinian towns by harassing residents and setting homes, mosques, and fields on fire.
Qusra is located about 10 miles southeast of the city of Nablus in the West Bank.
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A trial has started in Las Vegas for Duane Davis, who is accused of ordering the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors say Davis acted in revenge after Tupac was involved in a public fight with Davis’s nephew, but Davis denies the charges.
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Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former gang leader, is on trial for ordering Tupac's murder as revenge.
The murder happened a few hours after Tupac took part in beating Davis’s nephew, Orlando Anderson.
Davis admitted in interviews and a book that he played a role in the shooting, but did not fire the gun himself.
Tupac was a famous rapper linked to West Coast hip hop and Death Row Records.
The case is tied to a rivalry between West Coast (Death Row Records) and East Coast (Bad Boy Records) hip hop groups.
Tupac’s death remained unsolved for many years due to a weak investigation.
If convicted, Davis could face life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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A retired Marine colonel discussed President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it blocks efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global oil shipments, and tensions in the region have raised concerns about security and international trade.
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President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for transporting oil worldwide.
The threat was described as "pretty extraordinary" by a retired Marine colonel.
The retired colonel, Mark Cancian, is a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The situation involves concerns about regional security and the impact on global oil supplies.
CBS News covered the discussion with Mark Cancian.
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