President Donald Trump recently gave an interview to TIME Magazine where he spoke about the situation with Iran. In this interview, he changed what he had said before about when a war with Iran might happen.
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President Trump spoke to TIME Magazine about Iran.
He gave new comments that differed from what he had said earlier about the Iran conflict timeline.
Joseph Cirincione, an expert from the Council on Foreign Relations, shared his views on Trump's interview.
CBS News reported on the interview and included related expert analysis.
The article mentions other news topics but focuses on President Trump's Iran comments.
President Trump's recent statements show a shift in his public explanation on Iran-related issues.
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The United States has asked European countries to release their diesel reserves right away to help lower fuel prices that have gone up due to the US conflict with Iran. European Union nations will meet soon to discuss how to respond, while President Donald Trump has suggested he might ban US diesel exports to control prices.
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The US wants Europe, especially France and Germany, to use their diesel stockpiles to reduce high fuel prices.
Rising diesel prices are linked to the US-led war on Iran.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for immediate action from European partners via social media.
EU countries will meet with the European Commission on Friday to plan a joint response.
President Trump has mentioned possibly banning US diesel exports to help manage costs.
EU trade officials said a US diesel export ban would be surprising and harmful to Europe’s economy.
French trade minister Nicolas Forissier expects cooperation rather than a ban and hopes for balanced solutions globally.
The situation is being discussed at G20 trade talks, with both sides showing willingness to work together.
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Four astronauts launched from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to begin a six-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The launch was delayed to fix a valve problem inside the spacecraft, and the crew includes Jessica Watkins, the first Black woman to command a spacecraft.
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The crew launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, using a Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft.
The launch occurred at 11:10 am EDT on a Thursday and reached orbit nine minutes later.
The mission is called Crew-13 and will last six months aboard the ISS.
Jessica Watkins, a 38-year-old geologist and astronaut, leads the crew and is the first Black woman to command a spacecraft.
The launch was delayed from mid-September to replace a faulty valve in the propulsion system of the Dragon spacecraft.
The other crew members are Luke Delaney (pilot), Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Russian cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov.
The spacecraft will dock with the ISS about eight hours after launch, marking the fastest US launch-to-docking time.
SpaceX has conducted 13 crew rotation missions under contract with NASA and helped restore US astronaut launches after the Space Shuttle ended in 2011.
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A passenger on FlyDubai Flight 1073 helped stabilize the plane after the co-pilot stabbed the captain mid-flight. The passenger credited the TV show "Mayday" (also known as "Air Crash Investigation") for teaching him how to handle the emergency.
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FlyDubai Flight 1073 was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the co-pilot attacked the captain.
The passenger, Yaniv Hayun, ran toward the cockpit as the plane went into a sharp dive.
Flight data showed the plane dropped over 17,000 feet in two minutes.
The captain fought off the co-pilot and the cockpit door was unlocked.
Passengers and crew helped restrain the co-pilot.
Hayun used knowledge from the "Mayday" TV show to pull back the plane's controls and help level it out.
Two off-duty pilots on the plane regained control and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
No passengers were seriously injured; the captain was stabbed, and the co-pilot was taken into custody.
The motive for the attack is still unknown.
The show "Mayday" aims to teach aviation safety through realistic reenactments, often advised by real pilots.
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The first minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has asked the UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, for more powers to be given to the Welsh government. This comes after Plaid Cymru won the Senedd election and formed a minority government, ending Labour's long rule in Wales.
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Rhun ap Iorwerth is the first minister of Wales and leader of Plaid Cymru.
He sent a letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham asking for a "new deal" that gives more powers to Wales.
Plaid Cymru won the Senedd election in May, ending Labour’s 27 years in power since 1999.
The Welsh government currently operates as a minority and must work with opposition members to pass laws.
Ap Iorwerth wants powers over policing, justice, rail infrastructure, and the Crown Estate transferred to Wales.
He also requested fair funding that matches Wales’ population and economic needs.
Wales should have similar powers to Scotland, including control over its budget and lawmaking.
The Welsh first minister will meet with the prime minister and the leaders of Scotland and Northern Ireland soon.
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President Donald Trump held a rally in Oklahoma on Thursday evening as part of his campaign efforts for the upcoming midterm elections. This event was notable because it took place on a Native American reservation, and it began a month of campaign events focused on states where Republicans have strong support.
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President Trump visited Oklahoma for a campaign rally on a Native American reservation.
The rally happened on a Thursday evening.
The event is part of a monthlong campaign effort leading up to the midterm elections.
The midterm elections are scheduled for just over a month from the rally date.
Trump’s campaign is focusing on “red states,” which are states that usually support Republican candidates.
Republicans aim to keep control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Presidential visits to reservations are uncommon, making this event unusual.
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The U.S. Pentagon is sending over 4,000 Marines and sailors to the Middle East on three Navy ships. This move is part of a larger effort to increase military presence in the region under U.S. Central Command.
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More than 4,000 Marines and sailors are being deployed to the Middle East.
Three Navy warships are involved in this deployment.
One of the ships is the USS Makin Island, an amphibious assault ship.
The USS Makin Island left San Diego on Monday.
The deployment is part of a buildup under U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East.
An amphibious assault ship like the USS Makin Island can carry troops, helicopters, and landing craft for quick military operations.
The Pentagon is coordinating this deployment to enhance U.S. military readiness in the region.
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President Donald Trump recently told TIME Magazine he does not believe there can ever be peace with Iran. This statement was made during an interview covered by CBS News.
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President Trump was interviewed by TIME Magazine.
He said, "I don't think you could ever have peace" with Iran.
The interview was reported by CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang.
The comment reflects skepticism about future peaceful relations with Iran.
The article mentions other unrelated news stories and coverage by CBS News.
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The FBI arrested Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, a Department of Energy worker at a nuclear site in Washington state, for allegedly trying to help the Houthi group in Yemen. He is charged with attempting to give support or resources to this Iranian-backed group.
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The FBI made the arrest on Thursday.
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy is 51 years old and lives in Richland, Washington.
He worked at the Hanford nuclear site, managed by the Department of Energy.
The charge against him is trying to provide support or resources to the Houthis.
The Houthis are a group in Yemen supported by Iran and considered a terrorist group by the U.S. government.
The arrest was announced by the Justice Department.
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A Flydubai plane traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot assaulted the captain, causing injuries to both pilots. The plane landed safely with all passengers and crew, and investigations by Saudi and UAE authorities are ongoing to understand the incident.
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The co-pilot assaulted the captain on Flydubai flight FZ1073, leading to injuries for both.
The flight was diverted to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
There were 174 passengers and 8 crew members on board during the emergency landing.
Both pilots received medical treatment in Saudi Arabia before traveling to Abu Dhabi.
Investigations are being conducted by Saudi Arabia’s National Transport Safety Center and UAE authorities.
The UAE is also looking into whether the incident involved terrorism or planning.
The captain, Smit Machchhar, is an Indian national and praised for his bravery in preventing a disaster.
Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledged the captain’s courage publicly.
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Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund has given over $25 million to protect oceans in five Pacific Island nations as part of a larger $100 million plan to safeguard 30% of the region's waters by 2030. Meanwhile, Amazon's greenhouse gas emissions are rising, leading to questions about whether the Earth Fund’s environmental efforts can balance the company's impact.
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The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25 million in new grants for ocean conservation in the Pacific Islands: Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Vanuatu.
The grants aim to protect more than 625,000 square miles of ocean and support fisheries management and habitat conservation.
The Earth Fund’s broader initiative plans to protect 30% of Pacific waters by 2030, with over $100 million allocated for this effort.
Since 2020, the Earth Fund has awarded about $2.4 billion through over 370 grants, with a total pledge of $10 billion by 2030.
Amazon’s greenhouse gas emissions rose to 80.85 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025.
Critics note that Amazon’s environmental footprint, including plastic pollution, may undermine the positive effects of the Earth Fund grants.
The Earth Fund supports projects in clean energy, biodiversity, sustainable food, conservation, climate innovation, and research.
Some experts say marine protected areas help wildlife but cannot fully counteract harms caused by emissions and pollution from Amazon’s business operations.
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The second series of the TV show Celebrity Traitors has started with 21 contestants, including Bella Ramsey, Maya Jama, and Michael Sheen. Shortly after the traitors were chosen, Richard E Grant made an unexpected move that has never happened before on the show.
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Celebrity Traitors series two has begun.
There are 21 contestants this season.
Contestants include Bella Ramsey, Maya Jama, and Michael Sheen.
The traitors for the game were selected early on.
Richard E Grant made a surprising admission or action.
This action was a first in the show's history.
The show's twists continue to challenge the contestants.
The news was reported by BBC culture correspondent Noor Nanji.
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The Trump administration proposes a new rule that would require taxpayers to tell the IRS their citizenship and work authorization status on tax forms. Officials say this step could prevent people without legal status from receiving benefits and save up to $2 billion. Some privacy and taxpayer groups worry the information could be used to deport people.
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The proposal asks taxpayers to disclose if they are U.S. citizens or have legal work permission.
It would be added to the annual tax form most workers file with the IRS.
Officials claim it will help stop unauthorized immigrants from getting federal benefits.
The government expects this could save taxpayers as much as $2 billion.
Privacy and taxpayer advocates are concerned the data may be used for immigration enforcement.
There is worry the IRS information could lead to deportations.
David Bier from the Cato Institute said the change might be intended as a tool for immigration enforcement.
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President Donald Trump campaigned in Texas to support Republican candidates before the upcoming midterm elections. His visits focused on areas that strongly support the Republican Party, aiming to encourage voter turnout.
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President Trump campaigned in Texas on a Thursday.
He is promoting Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
The midterm elections will decide control of Congress.
President Trump focused on Republican-leaning areas, known as GOP strongholds.
His goal is to increase voter participation for the Republican Party.
The campaign is part of a wider effort to maintain or gain political power in Congress.
President Trump has ongoing concerns about media coverage, mentioned alongside his campaign.
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Rep. Riley Moore from West Virginia said President Richard Nixon was unfairly removed from office during the Watergate scandal. He claimed Nixon was framed and suggested a powerful group called the "deep state" influenced government events.
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Rep. Riley Moore is a Republican congressman from West Virginia.
Moore said Nixon was "couped out of office," meaning forced out unfairly.
He claimed Nixon was "framed" during the Watergate scandal.
Moore mentioned the "deep state," a term for hidden government power influencing decisions.
The Watergate scandal involved illegal activities and a cover-up by Nixon’s administration.
Nixon resigned in 1974 after the Watergate scandal became public.
Moore’s remarks were made in 2024 while serving alongside President Donald Trump.
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A report from the Department of Homeland Security’s watchdog found that between 2021 and 2024, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could not locate most high-risk visa overstays. ICE arrested only eight out of over 104,000 individuals flagged as potential threats during this time, partly because of enforcement limits set by the Biden administration.
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ICE got more than 3 million reports of visa overstays from 2020 to 2024.
About 3 percent (roughly 104,000) of those were considered potential national security or public safety risks.
ICE only found and arrested eight people from this high-risk group.
A memo from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in 2021 limited ICE to focusing on only the highest priority cases.
ICE had trouble verifying addresses and locating many visa overstayers.
ICE said it did not have enough resources to investigate all visa overstay leads.
Examples of high-risk individuals included a man charged with sexual offenses who overstayed his tourist visa and others convicted of serious crimes who could not be found.
The DHS Inspector General's report raised concerns about enforcement under the Biden administration’s policies.
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The UK government plans to stop airlines from charging parents extra to sit with their children on flights. The new rule will also stop airlines from charging fees to fix small mistakes in flight bookings.
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Airlines will have to seat children under 14 next to their parents or a traveling adult for free.
Passengers will no longer pay to correct simple name errors on flight tickets.
The rules are expected to start before the summer holidays next year.
The changes come from a bill focused on passenger rights and airline duties.
Currently, families can pay up to £104 for seating together on return trips.
Ryanair changed its family seating policy after facing criticism and investigation.
Parents can still pay to pick specific seats, but children will sit next to them for no extra cost.
The government is also working on a system to share info about disruptive passengers, who may be banned from flying again.
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A medical helicopter crashed near Catalina Island, California, killing two people and injuring two others, with one person still missing. The Coast Guard and local rescue teams are searching for the missing person and investigating the crash.
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The helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff near Catalina Island, about 22 miles from Los Angeles.
Two people were killed, two were hospitalized, and one person is missing after the crash.
The helicopter was a Eurocopter EC-135-P2 operated by REACH Air Medical Services.
The helicopter was transporting a patient to the mainland for medical care.
Rescue teams included the Coast Guard, firefighters, and sheriff’s divers working through the night.
The wreckage is under water at a depth of 240 feet (73 meters).
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.
This crash happened shortly after two other helicopter accidents in California involving firefighting and news helicopters.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will not agree to stop attacks on Ukraine’s long-range strike targets. He spoke against a ceasefire during a forum in Moscow, while also warning NATO not to threaten Russian territory near Europe with nuclear weapons.
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Putin rejected a ceasefire that would stop strikes on energy sites in Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine had offered to stop attacks on Russian energy facilities if Russia stopped attacking Ukrainian ones.
Russia has increased long-range strikes on Ukraine, hitting industries and transport routes.
A Russian drone recently hit a school in Kyiv, but no one was hurt as people were in shelters.
Putin wants Ukraine to become neutral after the conflict ends and prefers to resolve the war through talks.
He warned that threatening Kaliningrad, a Russian territory near Poland and Lithuania, could lead to Russia using nuclear weapons.
NATO received a warning from Russia about the possible use of nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad was attacked or isolated.
Putin mentioned the possibility of returning seized Western business assets if the situation improves.
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Actor Bill Nighy won the best host award at the British Podcast Awards for his podcast "Ill-Advised," where he gives advice and talks about life and culture. Other winners included Pete Wicks, Sean Bean, and the Prison Radio Association for their work on various podcasts.
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Bill Nighy, age 76, won best host for "Ill-Advised" at the British Podcast Awards.
"Ill-Advised" is a podcast offering wry advice and reflections on life, music, and books.
Pete Wicks won two awards for his podcast "Man Made," about modern masculinity and health.
Sean Bean's "Get Birding" won two awards including best lifestyle podcast and best video innovation.
The Prison Radio Association's "Hold or Fold" won best podcast and best factual podcast.
Fans chose "Hard Launch with Dan & Phil" as the listeners’ favorite podcast.
Other award categories covered arts, comedy, education, and more.
The event was the 10th annual British Podcast Awards.
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