A Green Party member, Lubna Speitan, who proposed a motion describing Zionism as racism, is named in court papers as a close friend of Minh Quang Pham, a man jailed for supporting al-Qaeda after a failed Heathrow airport attack plot. Speitan wrote a letter supporting Pham’s character during his trial, but there is no evidence she knew about his crimes.
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Lubna Speitan, a British-Palestinian artist and Green Party member, proposed a motion declaring Zionism as racism.
The motion calls for a single democratic Palestinian state covering all of historic Palestine, including modern Israel.
Israel banned Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country after the motion was passed.
Minh Quang Pham, a British-Vietnamese man, was jailed for 40 years in the US for supporting al-Qaeda and planning an attack at Heathrow.
Court papers identify Speitan as a close friend of Pham, who intended to provide defense testimony about his mental health.
Speitan wrote a 2016 letter to the US judge praising Pham’s character, saying he was kind and trustworthy.
There is no evidence Speitan knew about Pham’s criminal activities.
The Green Party said Speitan holds no official position and that it takes all serious allegations seriously.
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Eva Marie Saint is an American actress born in 1924 in New Jersey. She has had a long career in movies and TV, winning awards such as an Academy Award and Emmy Awards for her performances.
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Born on July 4, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey.
Started working in television and radio in the late 1940s.
Made her film debut in "On the Waterfront" (1954), winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Nominated for BAFTA awards multiple times for her early film roles.
Acted in TV shows and movies such as "Producers Showcase," "Hatful of Rain," "North by Northwest," and "People Like Us."
Earned several Emmy nominations and wins throughout her career.
Continued acting into the 2000s and 2010s with roles in films like "Superman Returns" (2006) and "Winter’s Tale" (2014).
Presented an award at the Oscars in 2018.
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Christa Pike survived a failed execution by lethal injection and is still alive and able to speak several days after the attempt, according to her lawyers.
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Christa Pike was given two doses of lethal injection during an execution attempt.
The execution was not successful, and she remains alive.
She can speak and communicate after the failed procedure.
Her attorneys confirmed her condition on Tuesday.
This situation is described as medically unprecedented.
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President Donald Trump announced that a set of TV ads praising his actions will no longer use government money. Instead, he and his main super-PAC will pay for the ads themselves.
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President Trump decided not to use government funds for certain TV ads.
The ads focus on highlighting Trump's strengths.
Trump and his main super-PAC will now cover the costs of these ads.
He shared this change on social media.
Trump did not admit to any wrongdoing related to the ads.
This move is unusual and shows a change in his previous strategy.
The decision reflects concerns about risks related to upcoming elections.
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A woman who worked at a Russian lab that studies plague and other dangerous diseases has died. Russian authorities say she died from pneumonia, but U.S. officials doubt this explanation and want Russia to provide more information.
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The woman worked at a Russian lab focusing on plague and other infectious diseases.
She has died recently, leading to concern.
Russian officials report her cause of death as pneumonia.
Many people in Russia are now in quarantine after her death.
U.S. officials question the Russian explanation and ask for more transparency.
Senator Marco Rubio publicly called for Russia to be open about the details.
Dr. Ashish Jha, a health expert, discussed the situation on CBS News.
The incident raises concerns about safety at disease research facilities.
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Eva Marie Saint, an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films like "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," has died at the age of 102. She passed away from natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family.
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Eva Marie Saint won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her debut film "On the Waterfront" in 1954.
She was pregnant when she accepted the Academy Award and gave birth to her son two days later.
Saint was married to director-producer Jeffrey Hayden for 65 years until his death in 2016.
She chose to focus on family, limiting herself to about one movie a year to care for her children.
Saint starred in many notable films and TV projects, including the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "North by Northwest."
She won an Emmy Award for the 1990 TV movie "People Like Us."
She continued her involvement in acting and the arts well into her 90s, even appearing on a podcast at age 97.
Eva Marie Saint was born on July 4, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, and trained at the Actors Studio in New York.
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The White House said President Donald Trump is not planning to pay back taxpayers for government-funded ads, despite his social media post suggesting otherwise. The ads, which promote his administration's policies, have caused debate about using public money for messages linked to his 2024 campaign.
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President Trump posted on Truth Social that he would "pay for them myself" regarding certain ads, but the White House denied this means reimbursing taxpayers.
A White House official said the president’s post did not mean he would repay government money and compared the ads to past government campaigns by previous administrations.
The ads, including one using the song "Love Me" by JMSN without permission, feature Trump and highlight his policies.
The message on the ads states they are "paid for by the U.S. government," leading to criticism from some Democrats and Republicans.
The first ad cost at least $443,000 to run; a second ad cost over $300,000.
President Trump said when asked if he would repay taxpayers, "We'll decide."
Previous government campaigns have included wartime messages and health care public service announcements.
The issue has sparked debate about whether government funds should be used for ads related to a sitting president’s political campaign.
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A hearing about the attempt to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia was canceled shortly after he arrived in court. Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March 2025.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March 2025.
A hearing on his deportation to Liberia was scheduled for Tuesday.
The hearing was canceled soon after Abrego Garcia appeared in court.
The reasons for the cancellation have not been made clear.
CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported on the event.
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Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, survived a failed execution by lethal injection and is now conscious and speaking in a hospital. Her doctors are treating her, but her recovery is expected to be long, and she remains restrained to her hospital bed.
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Christa Pike was being executed by lethal injection in Tennessee on September 30.
The execution was stopped because she remained conscious and had a heartbeat after two doses of pentobarbital.
Pike is now in the hospital, conscious, speaking, and receiving critical medical care.
Her prognosis is unclear, but a long recovery is expected due to severe arm damage.
Despite her condition, she is still handcuffed and shackled to her hospital bed.
Pike was convicted in 1995 for the murder of a former classmate when she was 18 years old.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the resignation of the state’s prison chief after the failed execution.
All scheduled executions in Tennessee this year have been canceled while the incident is reviewed.
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August Hanning, the former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency (BND), was arrested for allegedly paying for secret documents and sharing them with a foreign spy service. Another BND official, Manfred D., was also arrested for providing around 2,000 classified documents, including sensitive information about Iran’s nuclear program and Russian military.
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August Hanning led Germany’s foreign intelligence service (BND) until 2005.
Prosecutors suspect Hanning of treason, espionage, and passing secret information to a foreign intelligence agency.
Manfred D., a former BND office manager with access to current intelligence, is accused of supplying about 2,000 confidential documents.
The documents included highly classified material meant only for internal use or trusted allies.
The case might hurt Germany’s intelligence relationships with allied countries.
Investigators are looking into a possible link to Azerbaijan but say Russia is not involved.
Both suspects were set to appear before a federal judge after their arrests.
Germany has not commented officially on the case or its impact on national security.
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Rising mortgage rates are making it harder for people to buy homes. This trend is affecting the housing market and adding challenges for President Trump and the GOP as they prepare for the upcoming midterm elections.
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Mortgage rates have increased recently.
Higher rates raise monthly payments for homebuyers.
More people find it difficult to afford buying a home.
The housing market is showing signs of slowing down.
The situation complicates the economic environment for President Trump and the GOP.
These changes are happening before the midterm elections.
The housing market affects overall economic health and voter sentiment.
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Paramount Skydance completed its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, forming Skydance. This new company now owns CNN and CBS News, two major U.S. news networks, and has agreed to set up an independent editorial board to oversee news coverage.
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The merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery is valued at $110 billion.
CNN and CBS News are now both owned by the new company called Skydance.
The deal faced legal challenges from unions and 12 state attorneys general.
An independent editorial board must be created within 180 days to oversee news coverage.
Mark Thompson will continue as CNN’s editor-in-chief, and Bari Weiss will remain at CBS News.
The merged company carries $80 billion in debt and plans to produce 30 movies per year.
There are ongoing concerns about possible news layoffs and loss of editorial independence.
Recent ratings show a decline in viewership for CBS News’ program 60 Minutes.
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A couple in Southern California was arrested and charged with child abuse after an investigation into their surrogacy arrangements began in May. Authorities removed 21 children, mostly born through surrogacy, from the couple’s home in Arcadia in 2025.
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The couple lives in Arcadia, Southern California.
They were arrested due to a surrogacy-related scandal.
The case involves multiple child abuse charges.
The investigation started in May.
Authorities took 21 children from their home.
Most of the children were born through surrogacy.
The incident and arrests took place in 2025.
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Drones attacked and sank two cargo ships and damaged a third in waters near NATO countries in the Black Sea, killing at least two sailors. These attacks are part of ongoing tensions linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and mark a serious increase in violence targeting commercial shipping.
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Two cargo ships, Alfa Watan and Able, were sunk or heavily damaged by sea and aerial drones near Bulgaria’s coast on October 6.
A third ship, Royad Mammadov, was attacked and sank near Romania’s waters on October 5, with crew members rescued but one missing.
At least two sailors died in these attacks and several crew members were injured.
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister called the attacks violations of international and maritime law.
The European Union condemned the attacks and expressed support for NATO member states in the region.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated the attacks were carried out by Russia using mixed sea and aerial drones.
Ukraine denies conducting military operations in the attacked area.
The attacks are part of the broader conflict following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has caused increased use of drones in naval warfare and risks to international shipping.
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President Donald Trump has chosen four officials to lead a new group called the “Super Intelligence Force.” This team will guide how the government handles artificial intelligence (AI), especially concerns about its potential dangers.
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President Trump created a new group called the “Super Intelligence Force” focused on AI.
Four government officials have been selected to lead this team.
The group’s purpose is to direct the U.S. approach to AI technology.
There is growing concern about risks linked to AI.
The White House wants to balance AI innovation with safety.
This initiative shows the administration’s plan for AI policy and oversight.
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U.S. authorities charged James Cody Bryant, a Washington state resident, for helping plan a deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada. Bryant allegedly gave money and online advice to the shooter, who killed six people and then died by suicide. Canadian officials are also suing OpenAI, claiming its AI platform played a role in the tragedy.
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James Cody Bryant, 30, is charged with conspiracy to murder people in a foreign country related to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting.
Bryant allegedly communicated with the shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, online and provided money and technical help.
The shooting happened on February 10, killing six people including five students, and injuring 27 others.
The shooter, an 18-year-old transgender woman and former student, also killed her mother and half-brother before the attack.
Bryant reportedly agreed to livestream the attack on Twitch and advised on travel logistics.
British Columbia sued OpenAI, accusing its ChatGPT of failing to stop the shooter despite warnings and suspending her account.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized for not alerting law enforcement and promised to improve safety measures.
OpenAI faces over 30 lawsuits in California related to this incident and alleged negligence.
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Kenya has reported its first death from Ebola. The man who died had traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through Uganda before arriving in Kenya.
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Kenya recorded its first-ever death caused by Ebola virus.
The infected man traveled from the DRC, passing through Uganda.
Ebola is a contagious and often deadly virus that has caused outbreaks in Africa.
Neighboring countries like Uganda and the DRC have had Ebola cases before.
This case marks a new health challenge for Kenya.
Authorities are monitoring the situation to prevent further spread.
Other African countries are also facing different challenges such as tighter business rules in Comoros and concerns about xenophobia in South Africa.
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Paramount Skydance has merged with Warner Bros Discovery in a $110 billion deal. The new company will be called Skydance and will include many famous TV networks and studios.
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Paramount Skydance took control of Warner Bros Discovery.
The deal is worth $110 billion.
The merged company will be named Skydance.
It will include HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, and Food Network.
This deal followed months of legal fights and concerns about competition.
The merger will change the Hollywood and media industry.
Both companies are based in Los Angeles.
The merger has been widely discussed because of its impact on consumers and the market.
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Eva Marie Saint, a famous actress from Hollywood’s golden age, died at 102 from natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. She appeared in many well-known films such as On the Waterfront and North by Northwest during her six-decade career.
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Eva Marie Saint was born in 1924 in New Jersey to a Quaker family.
She made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront and won an Oscar for best supporting actress in 1955.
Saint starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest in 1959 as secret agent Eve Kendall.
She played Superman’s adoptive mother in the 2006 film Superman Returns.
Saint’s acting career began in radio and TV, and she appeared in both Broadway and television productions.
She slowed down her film work in the 1960s to focus on family but continued acting in TV movies and guest roles.
Saint won an Emmy for best supporting actress in a 1990 TV mini-series called People Like Us.
She was married to Jeffrey Hayden from 1951 until his death in 2016 and had two children.
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Hundreds of thousands of people in France protested across the country, starting with high-school students and spreading to their parents, university students, and labor unions. Police used tear gas, water cannons, and clashed with protesters in several cities, but the protests were less violent than previous ones.
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The protests involved many high-school students demanding more school resources and less police repression.
Demonstrations spread to parents, university students, and unions.
Large crowds marched from Place de la République in Paris.
Riot police used tear gas in Paris, Marseille, and water cannons in Rennes.
The city of Lyon saw clashes between police and protesters.
The protests were large but had less serious violence than before.
The BBC reported on the events from Lille.
The protests reflect ongoing tensions about education funding and police tactics in France.
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