Three years after the October 7 attacks, Israeli politics has moved further to the right. This shift means fewer people support finding a political agreement with the Palestinians. The move to the right started even before the attacks happened.
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The October 7 attacks occurred three years ago.
Since then, Israeli society’s political views have become more right-wing.
Voices supporting political talks with Palestinians have become less heard.
The shift toward right-wing politics in Israel began years before October 7.
The article focuses on changes in Israeli political attitudes.
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An appellate court in Arizona overturned a manslaughter defendant’s 10-year sentence because the judge used an AI-generated video of the victim during sentencing. The court ruled that the video, which showed a digital version of the victim speaking forgiveness, unfairly influenced the judge and affected the sentencing process.
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Gabriel Paul Horcasitas was convicted of manslaughter for a 2021 road rage shooting that killed Christopher Pelkey.
The AI video featured a digital avatar of Pelkey, created by his sister Stacey Wales, who wrote the script for it.
The avatar spoke in court about forgiveness, saying, "In another life, we probably could have been friends."
The judge at sentencing said he liked the AI video and found it genuine before issuing the prison sentence.
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled the use of the AI video was prejudicial and made the sentencing unfair.
The court said the video wrongly suggested the victim’s own voice and opinions were being presented, which confused the judge.
No date has been set yet for a resentencing hearing.
Pelkey’s family supports the use of the AI video to give the victim a voice, even if digital.
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David Ellison, CEO of Skydance, said his company is not political despite close ties to President Trump’s administration. He emphasized that CNN and CBS News, now under Skydance, will keep their editorial independence and that the company talks with leaders from all political sides.
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David Ellison is the CEO of Skydance, a new media company formed from a merger.
Skydance merged with Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, which owns CNN.
Ellison says he has good relationships with leaders from both political parties, including President Trump and President Biden.
He insists Skydance does not want to politicize its media properties.
CNN and CBS News, both controlled by Skydance, are promised to remain editorially independent.
Mark Thompson (CNN CEO) and Bari Weiss (CBS News editor-in-chief) will continue leading their networks.
Ellison expects around $6 billion in savings from the merger, mostly not from job cuts.
Ellison declined to comment on Bari Weiss’s performance when asked by a reporter.
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Yemen’s government forces launched a military operation to retake the al-Waziiya district from the Houthis as part of a larger plan to regain control of the Red Sea coast and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi missile aimed at the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait during ongoing fighting.
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Yemen’s government began an operation to capture al-Waziiya in Taiz from the Houthi group.
The offensive is part of the “Dawn of Yemen” campaign to retake all Houthi-held areas, including the capital Sanaa.
Yemen’s Homeland Shield Forces claim to have secured strategic hills near al-Mansoura, but the Houthis say they repelled the attack.
The al-Waziiya district is near the Red Sea port of Mocha, which the Houthis took control of last month.
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Khamis Mushait city.
Yemeni and Saudi airports near the Yemen border were hit by Houthi attacks, causing injuries and damage.
Saudi-led coalition confirms it is supporting Yemen’s offensive with fighter jets providing air cover.
Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to strengthen defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks.
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About 20 million people who have Medicare are receiving $90 payments from the Social Security Administration this week. This payment is part of a plan by President Trump to reduce healthcare costs.
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Roughly 20 million Medicare enrollees are getting $90 deposits.
The money comes from the Social Security Administration.
The initiative aims to lower healthcare costs for seniors.
Medicare is a government healthcare program mainly for people aged 65 and older.
President Donald Trump supports this effort as part of his healthcare policies.
The payments are sent out this week to enrolled seniors.
This is a one-time payment, not a regular increase in benefits.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch plans to cut taxes, including inheritance tax and national insurance for young workers, as she addresses her party conference. Meanwhile, various UK news outlets cover topics such as a hacking incident at Asos, support plans for energy bills, and legal and royal family news.
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Kemi Badenoch promises to reduce inheritance tax and halve employer national insurance contributions for young employees.
Badenoch ruled out forming a coalition with Reform UK after the next UK general election.
Asos, an online retailer, reported a possible data breach after hackers sent threatening messages.
UK Chancellor John Healey considers a £1 billion support package to lower energy bills for poorer households.
A worker died at a Siberian plague research lab, prompting an investigation but no current health threat.
Former Prince Andrew is pursuing legal action against Thames Valley Police in relation to a February arrest.
The Duchess of Sussex may apologize for previous claims concerning the Royal Family and her son’s skin color.
Oil tanker captains are paid high "danger money" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz due to security risks.
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Pornhub has returned to Australia after adding age verification on Apple devices. This change follows Australian rules requiring adult websites to check that users are 18 or older to prevent access by minors.
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Pornhub blocked Australian users in March due to new safety rules requiring age verification.
The rules threaten fines of up to $49.5 million if adult sites do not verify user ages.
Aylo, Pornhub’s parent company, said the previous verification methods risked user privacy.
Apple introduced device-level age checks in Australia, allowing users to confirm age with ID or credit card.
These Apple checks help block under-18 users from accessing adult content on iPhones and iPads.
Pornhub will allow access again only for users who verify their age through Apple’s system.
The UK media regulator Ofcom is investigating if minors can still access Pornhub despite verification.
VPN apps briefly became more popular in Australia when Pornhub was blocked, but this spike was short-lived.
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Sudanese military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected peace talks and vowed to take back all land controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The fighting between the army and RSF, ongoing since April 2023, has caused many deaths and millions to move from their homes.
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Abdel Fattah al-Burhan leads Sudan’s military and wants to end RSF control by force.
The RSF and Sudan’s army have been fighting since April 2023 over plans to merge RSF into the army.
The conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced about 13 million people.
On the day of al-Burhan’s speech, 10 civilians were killed in an RSF attack in West Kordofan state.
The RSF has been gathering in West Kordofan as the army tries to take nearby cities.
Over 5,500 people fled villages in Blue Nile state due to worsening security.
A US envoy said that peace must come from talks led by Sudanese people and called for a civilian-led government.
The US State Department said neither the army nor the RSF currently represent valid government authority in Sudan.
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The White House has defended President Donald Trump after he made a comment suggesting that Iran should be allowed to attack the U.S. cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. This defense came amid public attention and media coverage of the remark.
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President Donald Trump made a comment about letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
The White House issued a defense of President Trump's statement.
The comment drew media coverage and public attention.
The news report was shared by CBS News.
The exact context or reasoning behind the comment was not detailed in the article excerpt.
The issue relates to U.S.-Iran relations and national security concerns.
The cities mentioned are major urban areas in California.
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Australia’s highest court ruled in favor of a community group against a coal company’s plan to expand a mine in New South Wales. The court said the state planning body must consider how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by burning the coal overseas.
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The High Court of Australia upheld a decision blocking MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion.
The expansion would double coal output to 21 million tonnes per year until 2048.
Most emissions related to the mine (98%) are from Scope 3 emissions, meaning pollution from burning the coal abroad.
The court ruled the state planning commission did not properly consider or try to limit these emissions.
The community group Denman Aberdeen Muswellbrook Scone Healthy Environment Group (DAMSHEG) brought the case.
This is Australia’s first High Court case involving climate change impacts on fossil fuel projects.
The ruling sets a national precedent requiring full consideration of climate impacts in mine approvals.
The case has been ongoing for more than four years, beginning in lower courts.
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Over one million people in South Sudan may lose access to food aid by October because supplies are running very low. This problem worsened due to the war in Sudan, which caused many people to cross into South Sudan and made food prices go up.
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About 3,000 refugees and returnees cross into South Sudan from Sudan each week.
Food stocks in key South Sudan locations have dropped sharply, from 10,000 metric tonnes last year to under 300 tonnes now.
The World Food Programme warns that over one million vulnerable people may lose access to food and nutrition aid soon.
The war in Sudan since April 2023 has pushed many people into South Sudan, increasing demand for food and aid.
Food prices have risen because importing goods has become more difficult due to the conflict.
Humanitarian groups have fewer resources while more people need help.
Local insecurity and a lack of access to farmland prevent people from supporting themselves.
Government checkpoints and political issues make it harder to deliver aid to all areas needing help.
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Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko was tear-gassed while protecting student protesters from riot police. Police used tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators in Paris and Lyon, where tens of thousands of people protested for more funding for French high schools.
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Mayor Bally Bagayoko was tear-gassed while shielding students from police.
Protests took place in Paris and Lyon.
Police used water cannons and tear gas to stop the protests.
Tens of thousands of people took part in the demonstrations.
Protesters demanded better funding for France's high schools.
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A laboratory worker in Russia who studied the plague died shortly after being hospitalized, raising concerns because of similarities to early COVID-19 pandemic conditions. The incident has drawn attention both inside Russia and internationally.
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The worker died at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia.
The institute focuses on plague research.
The death was reported last week after the worker was hospitalized.
Some observers have compared the situation to early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event has caused concern about potential health risks related to plague research.
Authorities are likely investigating the circumstances around the death.
The plague is a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria, historically linked to large outbreaks.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has unveiled its new all-electric Jaguar Type 01 in New York, marking a major change for the brand towards electric cars. The car is powerful and stylish but expensive, costing at least £130,000. Jaguar’s recent efforts to reinvent itself faced criticism for being "woke," but the launch aims to boost the brand’s future in a competitive market.
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Jaguar’s new electric car, the Type 01, has about 1000 horsepower and can go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds.
The car has a driving range of up to 320 miles at highway speeds.
The Type 01 is a four-door "Grand Tourer" inspired by Jaguar’s 1960s E-Type design.
Jaguar faced backlash for a 2024 ad campaign and concept cars in bright colors that some called "woke."
JLR plans to invest £15 billion in new models and electric technology.
Production of older Jaguar models will end in 2024 and 2025.
The new Jaguar design chief and CEO have changed following the controversy.
This model is the first of three new electric Jaguars planned by the company.
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Jaguar has launched a new electric car, the Type 01, aimed at wealthy young buyers in the U.S. The car is expensive, large, and designed to stand out, marking a shift from Jaguar’s older customer base and coming as the company faces tough competition and financial challenges.
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The Jaguar Type 01 is an electric vehicle starting at about £130,000 ($172,000).
It was launched in New York and targets rich, tech-savvy buyers, especially in America.
The car is large (2 meters wide) and will not fit into standard UK parking spaces.
It has no rear window, using a rear-facing camera instead.
The Type 01 has over 1,000 horsepower and a range of up to 400 miles on a single charge.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is recovering from a large cyber-attack that cost £1.9bn.
JLR recently announced 4,000 job cuts to save £1.7bn amid strong competition and global uncertainty.
The company is focusing more on North American sales and plans to delay launching the Type 01 in China.
Jaguar wants to attract younger, wealthier customers, moving away from its older, traditional buyer base.
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A group of former Cornell University students say they have been wrongly linked to an alleged rape that took place in 2024 at a fraternity house. These students are asking the university to officially clear their names.
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The alleged incident involves a rape at a Cornell fraternity house in 2024.
Some former students claim they have been falsely connected to this case.
These students want Cornell University to remove any association between them and the alleged crime.
The news report comes from CBS News with correspondent Lilia Luciano.
Cornell University is under pressure to respond to these students’ requests.
The case has drawn public attention and concern over reputations.
This situation highlights challenges in how schools handle accusations involving students after graduation.
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Kenya has reported its first confirmed case and death from Ebola during the current outbreak linked to Congo. A Kenyan man who lived in Congo for seven years returned to Nairobi and tested positive for Ebola before dying in hospital, prompting efforts to track and isolate people he contacted.
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The man had been living in Congo for seven years and became sick about a month ago.
He traveled by road to Uganda and then flew to Nairobi, Kenya, arriving Saturday.
Kenya’s health authorities isolated him at Nairobi Hospital, where he tested positive and died Monday.
Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids like blood or vomit and contaminated objects.
The current outbreak began in mid-May in eastern Congo and has resulted in over 8,400 cases and 4,000 deaths.
Kenya is tracing 28 close contacts of the patient, including family and health workers, and 27 people from the flight.
Contacts will be quarantined for 21 days and released after negative tests.
WHO and Africa CDC are supporting Kenya with tests, protective equipment, and expert teams.
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Wanying "Heather" Zhang, a California realtor, was arrested for allegedly spying on Taiwan's president’s son in the U.S. at the direction of Chinese officials. The FBI claims Zhang communicated with Chinese intelligence to secretly record the family and found video evidence supporting the surveillance.
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Zhang was arrested for allegedly spying on Lai Ting-yu, the son of Taiwan's president, while living in the Seattle area.
FBI says Zhang had contact with Chinese intelligence officials and planned the surveillance through text messages.
Security camera footage reportedly captured Zhang during her spying activities.
Zhang attended the University of International Relations in Beijing, linked to China’s intelligence agency.
Zhang moved to the U.S., studied at the University of Southern California, and became a realtor in California.
She was involved in pro-China groups, including the All American Chinese Association, which has ties to Chinese government influence efforts.
Zhang appeared in public events supporting China’s government, including a celebration for President Xi Jinping’s visit to San Francisco.
Zhang’s path and activities resemble those of a previous accused Chinese spy, Fang "Christine" Fang.
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Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people in a 2009 Fort Hood shooting, will be executed by firing squad on December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood. This will be the first U.S. military execution since 1961, and the plan was approved by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump.
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Nidal Hasan killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood.
Hasan was an Army psychiatrist who fired 146 rounds at unarmed soldiers preparing to deploy.
Hasan has been on death row at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, since his conviction.
The execution will be carried out by firing squad, the first since World War II.
The last U.S. military execution occurred in 1961 by hanging.
President Trump approved the use of a firing squad as recommended by Defense Secretary Hegseth.
Hasan will be officially informed of the execution decision in person as required by Army regulations.
Families of victims and survivors have been notified and offered the opportunity to attend the execution.
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ABC asked a federal judge to stop the Trump administration from reviewing its broadcast licenses early, saying this review is illegal and limits free speech. The judge has not made a decision yet and asked both sides to give more arguments before ruling.
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ABC wants to block the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from early review of its broadcast licenses.
ABC says this early review violates the Constitution and free speech.
ABC claims the FCC's actions are retaliation for content President Donald Trump does not like.
The government says the court should not handle the case and questions ABC’s free speech claims.
A judge heard arguments and asked for more information from both sides before deciding.
ABC and its parent company, Disney, sued the FCC and Commissioner Brendan Carr in August.
The FCC ordered eight ABC stations to renew licenses ahead of schedule.
This legal fight is part of ongoing disputes between President Trump’s administration and news organizations.
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