Doctors in the UK performed the first testicular tissue transplant on a 19-year-old who had his tissue frozen before chemotherapy. The procedure may help boys who lose their ability to produce sperm due to cancer treatments to have biological children in the future.
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A 19-year-old patient had testicular tissue removed and frozen three years ago before chemotherapy for a blood disorder.
Chemotherapy can damage sperm-producing cells and cause infertility.
Doctors transplanted the frozen testicular tissue back into the patient’s body to try to restore sperm production.
This is the first operation of its kind in the UK and the second in the world.
Freezing sperm only works for older boys and men, so this method could help younger boys who cannot freeze semen.
The tissue contains special cells that make sperm after puberty.
Results from the procedure should be known within a few months.
The operation was done by NHS doctors in Edinburgh, supported by research from the University of Edinburgh and funding from Children with Cancer UK.
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A small village in Sardinia, Italy, called Bolotana, has a high number of women living to 100 years old. Researchers found that nearly 14% of women in this village who reach 70 will live to 100, making it one of the places with the highest female longevity in the world.
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Bolotana is a mountain village in central Sardinia, about 70 miles from Sardinia’s original “blue zone.”
A “blue zone” is an area with many people who live to be very old.
The study found 13.8% of Bolotana women who reach age 70 live to 100, second only to Hong Kong globally.
Italy’s overall rate is 3.5% of women living from 70 to 100.
Researchers looked at people born between 1900 and 1925 and found 38 lived past 100, 57% higher than Italy’s average.
As of last year, Bolotana had 12 centenarians among 2,266 people; 6 still alive are all women, with the oldest at 102.
The researchers noticed strong social connections among the elderly, which might help their long lives.
The village’s clean environment, healthy fresh foods, and physical activity are possible reasons for their longevity, but the exact reasons are not confirmed.
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Hurricane Isaias became the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season and is expected to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend. States like Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi have declared states of emergency as the storm approaches with strong winds and heavy rain.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane Wednesday night.
It has maximum winds of 75 mph and is about 460 miles southwest of the Mississippi River mouth.
The storm is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday along the northern Gulf Coast.
Florida and Alabama governors declared states of emergency for multiple counties.
Hurricane and storm surge warnings are in effect from Mississippi to Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Forecasts predict 3 to 7 inches of rain, with some places possibly getting up to 10 inches.
Isaias is the first hurricane this season, marking the latest date for a first hurricane since 1905.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet so far, partly due to a strong El Niño weather pattern.
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Japanese officials searched the offices of the country’s four largest breweries because they suspect the companies worked together to set prices for beer and other drinks. The breweries control over 90% of Japan’s market and may have broken laws that stop businesses from unfairly controlling prices.
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Authorities raided Asahi Breweries, Kirin Brewery, Suntory Beer, and Sapporo Breweries.
These four breweries control more than 90% of Japan’s beer and beverage market.
The Fair Trade Commission suspects the companies agreed secretly on price increases.
Prices for beer and similar drinks have gone up several times, most recently in April 2023.
The investigation is about a possible violation of Japan’s anti-monopoly law.
The breweries said they will cooperate with the investigation.
The case is seen as serious because it affects many consumers across Japan.
Shares of the four companies fell after the raids were announced.
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The Indonesian government faces a lawsuit accusing it of serious negligence in handling wildfires that caused toxic haze across Southeast Asia. Indigenous and civil groups want the government to pay for healthcare costs and cleanup after the fires worsened this year due to dry weather caused by El Niño.
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The lawsuit was filed in West Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, and names President Prabowo Subianto and several officials as defendants.
The fires produce thick haze that affected Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines, leading to school closures and health problems.
The fires are often started on purpose to clear land cheaply for palm oil plantations.
Indonesia is the world’s largest palm oil producer and has been criticized for not controlling these “slash and burn” fires.
This year’s fires were worse due to El Niño causing very dry weather.
Defendants did not attend the first court hearing, which was delayed until October 21.
Plaintiffs want the crisis to be declared a national disaster and for the government to cover medical costs of those affected.
A similar lawsuit filed last year was dismissed by a court in South Sumatra.
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President Donald Trump held a rally in San Antonio, Texas, to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton ahead of the midterm elections. The event faced multiple protests, and Trump spoke on various topics including awarding Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the death penalty for drug dealers, and concerns about security related to Iran.
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President Trump campaigned for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio.
Several protesters interrupted the rally and some were removed by police.
Trump promised to give Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
He expressed support for the death penalty for drug dealers.
Trump discussed the possibility of Iran attacking U.S. cities and emphasized protecting American cities.
Despite Texas being a Republican stronghold, Republicans are facing challenges due to Trump's approval ratings, the Iran conflict, and rising gas prices.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a fellow Republican, did not attend the rally and was at another event instead.
Democrats see the Senate race in Texas as competitive because of strong fundraising by Democrat James Talarico and concerns about Paxton’s character.
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Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 in Goa after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was known for his powerful roles in Bollywood and Marathi films, and he won several national awards for his acting.
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Nana Patekar died at 75 after a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
He was taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors tried CPR for 45 minutes but could not save him.
Patekar started his film career in 1978 and became widely famous after the 1989 movie Parinda.
He won three national awards for his roles in Parinda, Krantiveer, and Agni Sakshi.
Besides acting in movies, he was active in Marathi and Hindi theatre and also worked as a director and writer.
He co-founded the Naam Foundation in 2015 to support farmers and rural development in Maharashtra.
Patekar was known for speaking openly against government policies, especially on farmers’ issues.
In 2018, he faced sexual harassment allegations that sparked India’s #MeToo movement but was cleared by police in 2019 due to lack of evidence.
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Since late September, students in France have been protesting against problems in their schools, such as not enough teachers and poor building conditions. The protests have sometimes turned violent, with many people hurt and hundreds arrested. The reasons for the protests are connected to real issues, but experts say other countries face similar problems, and the scale of unrest is unusual in France.
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Students across France have protested against school underfunding and staff shortages since late September.
The protests involve lycées, schools for 15-18-year-olds.
Some schools have heating or cooling problems, and teachers can be absent for long periods without replacement.
Students are also upset about mobile phone bans and long school days ending at 6 pm.
The French university placement system, Parcoursup, causes stress because not all students get their chosen courses.
France spends more per high school student than the EU average, and teacher shortages are less severe than in some countries.
The protests have involved violence, with hundreds of injuries and about 500 arrests during recent clashes.
Police are tasked with keeping order but not to confront the students directly.
French social history includes street protests as a traditional way to express political power.
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Three people died in attacks on two Saudi Arabian airports carried out by the Houthi militia from Yemen. The attacks are part of ongoing fighting between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and the Iran-supported Houthis.
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Two attacks on Saudi airports happened on October 6 and 7, killing three people and injuring 36.
Two women (Moroccan and Algerian) died at Abha International Airport, near Yemen's border.
One Sudanese man was killed at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital.
The Houthi group claims responsibility for the attacks using missiles and drones.
Houthis also attacked Aden International Airport in Yemen during this period.
The attacks were said to be a response to Saudi airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas.
The Saudi-led coalition has targeted more than 80 Houthi military sites in response.
The conflict in Yemen has worsened recently, displacing over 200,000 people and threatening a key global shipping route at the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
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High school and university students in France are protesting again, demanding more government funding for education. The government has tried to ease tensions, but the protests continue, with police facing criticism for their handling of demonstrations.
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Students across France protested again on Thursday, following large protests two days earlier.
The protests focus on demands for increased funding for education.
Mayor Bally Bagayoko of Saint-Denis defended students and asked police not to charge them during a protest.
The French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, spoke on TV, supporting police actions and denying orders to crack down on students.
An investigation started after a 17-year-old student was injured during protests in Marseille.
Student leaders and teacher unions are calling for more strikes and demonstrations across the country.
The Interior Ministry said about 250,000 people joined protests, while organizers claim about 450,000.
Police have suspended the use of stun grenades in student protests due to concerns over force used.
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President Donald Trump announced he will give former baseball pitcher Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This honor comes after the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame chose not to include Clemens.
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President Trump said he will award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Medal of Freedom is one of the highest civilian awards in the United States.
Clemens is a former Major League Baseball pitcher known for his successful career.
The MLB Hall of Fame has repeatedly declined to induct Clemens.
President Trump described the Medal of Freedom as a “big step up” from the Hall of Fame recognition.
The announcement shows the President’s decision to honor Clemens independently of the baseball organization.
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People in many countries protested to ask for peace and an end to fighting in Gaza and the West Bank. The protests happened on the third anniversary of an attack led by Hamas on Israel.
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Protests took place around the world.
Protesters want Israel to stop attacks on Gaza and the West Bank.
The demonstrations marked three years since a Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Activists are calling for a ceasefire, meaning a pause in fighting.
The protests focused on the conflict between Israel and Palestinians.
The anniversary refers to events on October 7, three years ago.
People joined these protests to support peace in the region.
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President Donald Trump criticized Representative Henry Cuellar for staying with the Democratic Party after Trump gave him a presidential pardon in 2025. The criticism came as Cuellar announced his plan to run for reelection.
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President Donald Trump gave Representative Henry Cuellar a presidential pardon in 2025.
Cuellar is a Democrat from Texas.
After receiving the pardon, Cuellar did not switch to the Republican Party.
Trump expressed frustration with Cuellar for remaining a Democrat.
Cuellar recently announced he will run for reelection.
Trump posted his criticism on Truth Social.
The issue has become part of an ongoing disagreement between Trump and Cuellar.
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Survivors and family members remember the terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel on October 7, 2023, three years later. Survivors shared their experiences from that day, and family members honored those who did not survive.
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The attack happened on October 7, 2023.
Hamas carried out the terrorist attack in Israel.
Survivors spoke to CBS News about their experiences.
Family members remember the victims and their legacies.
This report marks three years since the attack.
The event had a major impact on survivors and families.
The story was featured in various CBS News programs and videos.
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Saudi Arabia reported three people killed and 36 wounded after missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters on two airports, including Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi-led coalition destroyed the missile launch platform used in the attack and responded with strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen.
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The attacks targeted Abha International Airport and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
Three people were killed: an Egyptian and an Algerian at Abha airport, and a Sudanese national in Riyadh.
The Houthis, a group backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for firing a ballistic missile at Riyadh’s airport.
The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed the missile launch platform and 82 Houthi military targets in retaliation.
The conflict between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and the Houthis escalated after fighting reignited in July 2026.
The civil war in Yemen has displaced over 200,000 people according to the United Nations.
Both sides claim control of territory on the ground, but independent verification is difficult due to fast changes and limited journalist access.
The Houthis also claimed attacks on a military supply convoy near Aden, the interim capital of Yemen’s government.
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Texas executed Jamaal Howard by lethal injection, marking the first execution in the US since a recent failed attempt on Christa Pike. Howard was sentenced to death for a 2000 murder during a robbery and was executed with the drug pentobarbital despite legal appeals to delay.
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Jamaal Howard, 46, was executed by lethal injection in Texas on Wednesday.
This was the first US execution since Christa Pike's failed lethal injection last week.
Howard was convicted of murdering a convenience store clerk during a robbery in 2000.
His lawyers asked for a delay, worried the drug pentobarbital might be unsafe due to Pike’s botched execution.
Courts, including the US Supreme Court, denied appeals to pause the execution.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott did not grant a 30-day delay requested by Howard’s lawyers.
Howard apologized to the victim’s family before his execution.
The execution took place at a state prison in Huntsville, Texas.
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President Donald Trump plans to create a presidential retreat at his Florida golf club, similar to Camp David. The golf club would pay for construction costs and offer free memberships and accommodations for future presidents and visiting foreign leaders.
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President Trump wants to build a presidential retreat like Camp David at his Florida golf club.
The golf club would cover all construction costs as a gift to the American people.
Future presidents would get free memberships and places to stay at the club.
The retreat would be close to an airport, allowing for convenient travel.
Camp David, located in Maryland, is a secure, rustic retreat staffed by the Navy and Marines.
Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach is a luxury facility with fine dining, social events, and easy city access.
Trump said the golf club location offers good security because it has no tall buildings or homes nearby.
The project follows other changes Trump has made to White House and Washington DC properties.
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Two sheriffs from Utah counties have been charged with obstructing justice related to the Kouri Richins murder case. Kouri Richins was convicted of poisoning her husband with fentanyl and sentenced to life in prison.
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Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby faces charges including obstruction of justice and making a false written statement.
Former Summit County Sheriff David Edmunds is charged with obstruction of justice.
The charges involve an anonymous letter connected to the Richins case, which allegedly contained false information meant to hinder the investigation.
Both sheriffs have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Kouri Richins was found guilty of poisoning her husband with fentanyl in March 2026.
She was sentenced to life without parole by Judge Richard Mrazik.
Kouri Richins was ordered to pay over $55 million in damages to her late husband’s family in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The charges against the sheriffs were hidden for a time due to redactions and were linked to misconduct during the Richins prosecution.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity debated issues including a measles outbreak, voter ID laws, and the development of data centers. The debate was their only scheduled meeting before the election.
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Josh Shapiro is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania governor.
Stacy Garrity is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor.
They debated once, hosted by local TV station ABC27.
Topics discussed included a measles outbreak happening in Pennsylvania.
They also talked about changes to voter ID laws in the state.
The candidates debated the use and impact of data centers in Pennsylvania.
The debate was part of the race to lead the state government.
This event was the only scheduled debate between the two candidates before the election.
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The U.S. government has banned Zhao Fugang, a Fiji-based official, from entering the United States because he was involved in corruption to help Chinese interests in Fiji. This action aims to reduce China’s influence in the Pacific region.
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Zhao Fugang is the director of the Overseas Chinese Service Center in Fiji.
He paid bribes to Fijian citizens to support China’s government, business, and criminal goals.
The U.S. State Department says his corruption harmed U.S. interests in Fiji.
Zhao and his close family members are banned from entering the U.S.
The U.S. embassy in Fiji says Zhao’s actions allowed harmful foreign influence from China.
Chinese Overseas Chinese Service Centers claim to help Chinese nationals abroad with paperwork like driver's licenses.
Rights groups suspect these centers also help China push political interests and target opponents.
Earlier, the U.S. also sanctioned Pacific Island leaders for alleged corruption linked to China’s influence.
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