British police charged two Iranian men with planning a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community in northern England around the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. The men allegedly tried to build a bomb and surveyed targets in Manchester.
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Rahman Salehi (34) and Salam Ahmadyan (36) were charged with preparing or assisting terrorism in Manchester.
The planned attack was to happen on or before Yom Kippur, starting September 20, 2026.
The two men were arrested on September 20, 2026, and are linked to a possible overseas contact, likely in Iran.
Police said the men tried to get parts for a homemade bomb and checked possible attack sites.
Both men arrived in the UK by small boat from Europe; one has asylum, the other is seeking asylum.
The Home Secretary said threats from Iran often involve targeting Jewish communities via proxies.
The charges come nearly a year after a deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester in October 2025.
No connection was found between this case and a separate alleged plot involving a UK-Iranian suspect and a military base.
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G7 leaders agreed to release oil and diesel reserves after President Donald Trump pressured them. He had warned that the US would stop exporting diesel if they did not cooperate. This decision helped reduce crude oil prices.
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G7 is a group of seven major advanced economies.
President Donald Trump asked G7 leaders to release oil and diesel reserves.
He threatened to ban all US diesel exports if they refused.
The G7 leaders agreed to this demand.
As a result, crude oil prices went down.
The measure aimed to ease energy supply concerns.
This shows cooperation between the US and other large economies on energy matters.
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President Donald Trump announced that his administration will send $100 checks to more than 20 million seniors to help pay for Medicare Part B premiums. He said the money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund and also mentioned a possible future "Trump Dividend" payment if Republicans win the midterm elections.
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Over 20 million seniors will receive $100 checks for Medicare Part B premiums.
Funding comes from the Medicare Improvement Fund.
President Trump described this fund as previously misused by Democrats.
Trump also mentioned giving Americans living near data centers a "dividend" to benefit from economic growth.
He claimed President Joe Biden's policies put Medicare and Social Security at risk.
The administration plans to send refund checks to one million people overcharged on Affordable Care Act plans.
Trump linked the $100 checks and potential $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to Republican success in upcoming midterm elections.
Details on how and when these payments will be delivered were not provided.
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Energy UK, the trade group for energy suppliers, has urged the government to act quickly to help households facing rising energy bills this winter. Forecasters predict a significant increase in energy costs in January, which could worsen the financial strain on many families.
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Domestic gas prices rose recently and are expected to increase sharply again in January.
About 20 million UK households on variable energy tariffs are affected by Ofgem’s price cap system.
The price cap was raised by 4% in October, increasing average annual bills by about £60 to £1,723.
Forecasts suggest bills could reach nearly £2,000 annually in January.
Energy UK said government support like VAT cuts and levy changes have been offset by high wholesale prices caused partly by global conflicts.
Rising customer debt is adding approximately £67 to everyone’s bills on average.
Energy UK recommends targeted financial help, a social tariff for vulnerable groups, debt relief schemes, and shifting some energy costs from bills to taxes.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged the pressure and said the government is exploring ways to ease the burden.
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President Donald Trump suggested naming Alabama’s new Mobile Bay bridge after himself during a rally. The bridge is a large, expensive project funded in part by Trump’s administration and aims to improve traffic in the area.
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The Mobile Bay bridge project in Alabama is expected to cost over $4 billion.
The federal government provided $3 billion in funding under President Trump’s administration.
Construction began on a new six-lane cable-stayed bridge over the Mobile River.
The first phase of the project is fully funded and planned to finish by 2031.
A second, unfunded phase would replace the existing Bayway with a new elevated interstate structure.
Republican Representative Barry Moore suggested naming the bridge the “Gateway to America Donald J. Trump Bridge.”
President Trump has a history of naming public projects after himself.
This discussion follows controversies over Trump’s efforts to influence the John F. Kennedy Center and other public institutions.
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A car crashed into a crowd in Newcastle, Australia, injuring 10 people during a rugby team celebration. An 18-year-old driver was arrested at the scene, and two victims, including a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man, are in critical condition.
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The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. local time in Newcastle, about 100 miles north of Sydney.
People were gathered to watch the Newcastle Knights rugby team's grand final parade.
Ten people were hurt in the accident; two are in critical condition in the hospital.
Among the injured are two young children, aged 5 and 2, who are in stable condition.
The driver, an 18-year-old, was arrested immediately after the crash.
Police, paramedics, and traffic patrols responded quickly to the scene.
The event caused road closures and disrupted the team's planned procession.
Early reports suggest the driver lost control after revving the vehicle.
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President Donald Trump's top security officials met secretly at Camp David to talk about the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Yemen. They discussed possible next steps, including the chance of restarting fighting in Iran and supporting Saudi Arabia in Yemen.
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The meeting took place at Camp David on Friday and lasted for several hours.
The gathering was not announced by the Trump administration.
Vice President Vance led the meeting.
Other participants included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and military leaders.
The group talked about actions in the Iran war and the Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen.
President Trump is considering resuming major combat in Iran if a deal is not reached.
Saudi Arabia has asked the U.S. to join airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
President Trump has been reluctant but might change his mind about attacking in Yemen.
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Republican strategist Karl Rove said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton needs to debate his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, to have a good chance of winning the Senate race. Rove warned that if Paxton refuses to debate, he will likely lose.
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Karl Rove is a Republican political strategist.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate.
Paxton’s Democratic opponent is state Representative James Talarico.
Rove spoke at The Economic Club of Chicago on a Wednesday.
Rove said that not debating Talarico would cause Paxton to lose.
Debates are public discussions where candidates answer questions and explain their views.
The Senate race in Texas is competitive and receiving attention.
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The Dominican Republic has banned Haiti’s national football team from playing in its stadiums after fans clashed before a match in Santo Domingo. The incident caused damage to stadium entrances, and the ban is supported by the Dominican government, while Haiti’s embassy called for respect between the two countries.
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The ban came after crowd trouble at a CONCACAF Nations League match between the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Fans forced entrances and damaged a gate at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium.
The Dominican Sports Minister announced a zero-tolerance policy on such behavior.
Dominican President Luis Abinader agreed with the decision to ban Haiti’s team.
Haiti’s embassy said sports rivalries should not harm good relations between the two countries.
Haiti won the match 4-1, with striker Wilson Isidor scoring twice.
Isidor’s comment “Hispaniola is Haiti” caused controversy due to the island being shared by both nations.
The Dominican Football Federation plans to file complaints about Isidor’s comment with FIFA and CONCACAF.
The Dominican government has increased deportations of undocumented Haitians since October 2024.
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North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan from its east coast on Saturday, according to South Korea's military. This launch follows increased tensions after an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) wounded three South Korean soldiers, with Seoul blaming North Korea and demanding an apology, which Pyongyang denied.
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North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday.
The missile flew about 700 kilometers (435 miles).
The missile launch came soon after an explosion in the DMZ injured three South Korean soldiers.
South Korea and the US-led command say North Korean mines in the DMZ caused the blast.
North Korea denies responsibility and calls South Korea "despicable."
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung wants to restart talks with North Korea.
Kim Yo Jong, North Korea’s leader’s sister, rejected South Korea’s apology demand and warned of readiness for conflict.
South Korea and its allies remain on alert, sharing information on North Korea's missile activities.
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Some passengers report feeling more motion sickness in electric vehicles (EVs) compared to regular cars, while many EV drivers do not notice this problem. Researchers say more studies are needed, but some experts believe the design and quietness of EVs might cause sensory mismatches that lead to nausea.
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Some passengers have experienced increased motion sickness when riding in electric vehicles.
Drivers and many passengers do not report motion sickness issues in EVs.
Experts say motion sickness happens when the brain gets mixed signals from the eyes, inner ear, and body about movement.
Quietness and smooth acceleration in EVs may make motion sickness worse for some passengers.
Research on the link between EVs and motion sickness is still limited and not conclusive.
An EV driver’s daughter developed worse motion sickness symptoms after switching to an electric vehicle.
The electric vehicle industry, including some manufacturers, acknowledge the possibility of the issue.
Electric Vehicle Association leaders say motion sickness is generally not raised as a concern among EV drivers.
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Many fans of popular music stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Harry Styles find concert surprises spoiled by videos shared online. Some fans try hard to avoid these online spoilers to enjoy the live experience fully, while others use online content to prepare for the shows. Artists have responded by changing aspects of their performances each night to keep some surprises.
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Olivia Rodrigo recently began her Unraveled tour, and key moments were shared online by fans soon after the opening night.
Other artists like Harry Styles, Charli XCX, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Jay-Z also have concert clips shared widely on social media.
Some fans, such as Aurélia Collins, try to avoid seeing these spoilers by adjusting their social media habits.
Other fans, like Georgia McAdam, enjoy spoilers to plan their concert experience, viewing them as helpful teasers.
Artists change parts of their performances, like set lists or outfits, to keep shows fresh and maintain surprise for later audiences.
Posts about Charli XCX’s tour have grown by over 40% on TikTok since her tour started.
Music journalists say avoiding spoilers means staying off TikTok and other social media platforms where clips are shared quickly.
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An Israeli air strike hit a residential apartment building in western Gaza City, killing at least five people and injuring six others. The attack occurred early Saturday morning in a crowded neighborhood where many displaced people live.
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The strike targeted the al-Asala building in the Remal neighborhood of Gaza City.
At least five people were killed and six were severely wounded.
The attack happened at night while residents were asleep.
The building is multi-storey and the strike caused fires and damage to floors below the apartment.
Rescue teams worked to put out fires and search for people trapped under rubble.
Four of the dead were women, including an elderly Christian woman and her daughter.
Israeli drones and fighter jets were reported flying over the area during the rescue efforts.
The wounded were taken to al-Shifa Hospital for treatment.
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Hamam Al Hammami, a co-pilot for FlyDubai, attacked the captain during a flight to Israel, causing the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia. He was previously banned from flying in Oman due to concerns about extremist views and is now cooperating with investigators in the UAE.
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The attack happened on FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
The captain was wounded but survived thanks to passengers who helped restrain the co-pilot.
Hamam Al Hammami is an Omani national and was banned from flying by Oman Air over security concerns.
He was allowed to fly for the UAE-based FlyDubai despite his past suspension.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Al Hammami had undergone radicalization, but gave no evidence.
The suspect reportedly intended to crash the plane in Israel.
The plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where the captain and co-pilot received medical care.
The attack disrupted flights between Israel and the UAE, causing cancellations and repatriation efforts.
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The G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel to help lower high fuel prices. This action will start with diesel and aims to make fuel more affordable during a time of increased costs.
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The G7 nations include major economies that cooperate on global issues.
They plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products.
Diesel fuel will be released first.
The goal is to reduce the high prices of oil and fuel.
This release is a response to recent increases in global fuel costs.
The decision is a coordinated effort among these countries.
Oil and diesel are key sources of energy for transportation and industry.
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The film "Atonement" tells the true story of a U.S. Marine who accidentally killed three civilians during the first Iraq War in Baghdad. The movie shows his struggle with guilt and his efforts to connect with the victims’ surviving family to seek peace.
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"Atonement" is based on a true story about a U.S. Marine in the first Iraq War.
The Marine mistakenly fired on a family at a busy intersection in Baghdad, killing three civilians.
The film explores the Marine’s feelings of guilt and trauma after the incident.
It also shows his long attempt to reach out to the surviving family members.
The movie is adapted from a New Yorker story by Dexter Filkins.
Reed Van Dyk produced and directed the film.
Actor Boyd Holbrook stars in the movie.
The makers discussed the film on CBS News’ program "The Takeout."
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Two Iranian men were charged in the U.K. for plotting a terror attack on the Jewish community in Manchester, following a deadly attack on a synagogue there in 2025. British police said the suspects had contact with someone overseas, possibly in Iran, and no ongoing public threat remains.
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Two Iranian nationals, Salam Ahmadyan (36) and Rahman Salehi (34), were arrested in Manchester on September 20.
They are accused of planning a terror attack on the Jewish community in Manchester.
The arrests come nearly a year after a knife and gun attack on Heaton Park Synagogue where two people died.
Police said the suspects may have been in contact with a person outside the U.K. related to the plot, possibly in Iran.
British Home Minister said both men arrived in the U.K. years ago by small boat, noting concerns about illegal migration.
There have been recent attacks or plots targeting Jewish or Israel-linked sites in the U.K., including near the RAF Fairford airbase.
Authorities do not believe there is any current threat to the public from this case.
The two suspects are due to appear in court at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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Bangkok experienced severe flooding after unusually heavy rain fell quickly, turning many neighborhoods into stagnant lakes. About 40 people died, thousands were displaced, and key city services like the airport and schools were disrupted as the government declared a flood disaster across all city districts.
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Around 300mm of rain fell in about two days, equal to half a year of London’s average rainfall.
Flooding caused about 40 deaths from drowning and electrocution.
More than 230 shelters housed thousands of displaced residents.
Floodwaters submerged streets and buildings, including a 1970s flat complex in northeast Bangkok.
The city’s drainage system struggles due to concrete construction reducing canals and natural floodplains.
Bangkok’s main airport faced disruptions, with many employees unable to reach work and luggage piling up.
Schools closed and traffic gridlock occurred across the city.
Authorities warn of more heavy rain and ongoing flood risks as the rainy season continues.
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Students across France have started protests that include setting fires in schools and fighting with police. They want better school resources, improved facilities, and clearer rules for getting into universities.
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Protests are happening in many parts of France.
Students have set fire to some school buildings.
Clashes between students and police have occurred.
The protests focus on education issues.
Students want more resources for schools.
They want better school facilities.
They demand a clearer and fairer university admissions process.
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Investigators are looking into how the FlyDubai co-pilot, who tried to crash a flight to Israel, was allowed to keep flying despite past security concerns. The co-pilot was previously suspended by Oman Air due to extremist materials but later worked for FlyDubai, where he attempted the attack.
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The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain and tried to crash a plane bound for Tel Aviv.
He was suspended in 2024 by Oman Air for possession of extremist materials.
After suspension, he worked in an administrative role before flying for FlyDubai.
Oman banned him from flying due to radical views, but it is unclear if this was shared with others.
FlyDubai flights to Tel Aviv are paused while the investigation continues.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the co-pilot was radicalized and may have had help.
Passengers and crew helped regain control, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
Aviation experts say pilots with security risks pose high dangers, but such cases are rare.
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