Car thieves stole 11 Nissan Jukes in Caerphilly county, Wales, within 24 hours, according to police. All stolen vehicles, including some other models, have since been recovered, and investigations are ongoing.
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Eleven Nissan Jukes were stolen in Caerphilly county over one day.
The Nissan Juke Tekna is the most stolen car in the UK for 2026 so far.
All 11 stolen Nissan Jukes, plus a Kia Niro and Nissan Navara, have been found by police.
No arrests have been made yet in connection with these thefts.
Thieves target Nissan Jukes because they have valuable parts and are easier to steal.
Many Nissan Jukes use keyless entry, which thieves can bypass using signal-relay devices.
Experts advise keeping car keys away from front doors and using Faraday pouches to block signals.
Additional protection tips include parking in ways that make stealing harder and using steering wheel locks.
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New York had the fastest-growing state economy in the second quarter, with its economy growing at a 4 percent annual rate. Overall, 44 states plus Washington, D.C. saw their economies grow, while six states experienced a decline during this period.
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New York’s economy grew 4 percent at an annual rate between April and June.
South Carolina and Delaware followed with 3.5 percent growth each.
Six states had shrinking economies, with West Virginia leading the decline at -2.3 percent.
The overall U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5 percent in the second quarter, down from 2.1 percent in the first quarter.
The slowdown is linked to a wider trade deficit and rising fuel prices, despite strong consumer spending.
The International Monetary Fund expects U.S. GDP growth to be 1.9 percent in 2025, rise to about 2.3 percent in 2026, and then slow slightly to 2.2 percent in 2027.
Washington state had the fastest growing economy in the first quarter of 2024.
Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose in 44 states and Washington, D.C. during the second quarter of 2024.
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Israeli settlers are moving closer to Ramallah, which is the main city in the occupied West Bank and the center of the Palestinian Authority. This movement is changing the area's control and creating tension.
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Ramallah is the main city in the occupied West Bank and hosts the Palestinian Authority government.
Israeli settlers are expanding their settlements near Ramallah.
The West Bank is land that is currently under Israeli occupation but claimed by Palestinians.
This expansion affects local Palestinian communities and governance.
The situation contributes to the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
The report comes from a journalist at Al Jazeera.
The issue involves complex political and territorial disputes in the region.
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The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, rose 0.3% from July to August and was up 3.4% compared to the prior year. Several Federal Reserve officials indicated that more interest rate increases might happen in the future to help control inflation.
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The PCE price index increased by 0.3% from July to August.
On a yearly basis, the PCE increased 3.4% through August.
The PCE price index is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation.
Data was released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Wednesday.
Federal Reserve officials hinted that more interest rate hikes could come.
Interest rate hikes are used to slow inflation by making borrowing more expensive.
Inflation has been a key focus for the Federal Reserve in recent years.
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A commercial flight from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a fight broke out between the plane’s two pilots. There were concerns about a possible hijacking during the incident.
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The flight was traveling from Dubai to Israel.
The plane had to land unexpectedly in Saudi Arabia.
The emergency landing happened because the two pilots reportedly fought.
Authorities were worried the fight could lead to a hijacking.
The situation was serious enough to interrupt the flight and change its course.
Details about what caused the fight or the condition of the pilots were not included.
No information was given about passengers or injuries.
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Severe storms are hitting the Southwestern United States, causing major flooding in the region. Meanwhile, other news includes new evidence in the Cornell rape case and ongoing political and security developments worldwide.
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Heavy storms in the Southwest are leading to significant flooding.
Public attention is focused on recently revealed texts in the Cornell rape investigation.
The U.S. Senate has passed a new law affecting college sports.
President Donald Trump is meeting with technology leaders to discuss artificial intelligence.
There are new security concerns following a data breach at OpenAI.
A nor'easter storm is affecting the East Coast, with millions at risk of flooding.
President Donald Trump emphasizes his good relationship with China’s leader Xi Jinping.
The U.S. military is planning actions related to Cuba.
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The Bronx Zoo introduced a new snow leopard cub named Sarka, which means "shark" in Nepali. The cub reveal is part of the zoo's efforts to share information about snow leopards with the public.
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The Bronx Zoo recently revealed a baby snow leopard.
The cub's name is Sarka.
Sarka means "shark" in the Nepali language.
Snow leopards are a species native to mountain regions in Asia.
The zoo uses animal reveals to educate people and promote wildlife conservation.
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The stepson of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes is in contact with Cheshire police about concerns for Fiennes’ wellbeing. Fiennes, who has Parkinson’s disease and has not been seen publicly for two years, is reportedly living under unusual conditions, and his family and friends have raised worries about his care and isolation.
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes is an 82-year-old explorer with Parkinson’s disease.
His stepson, Alexander Millington-Cotes, has been contacted by police and plans to speak with them about concerns for Fiennes’ welfare.
Cheshire police say they have no safeguarding concerns and believe Fiennes is in suitable care.
Friends and family, including actor Joseph Fiennes, have raised worries about Fiennes being isolated and cut off from loved ones.
It is reported Fiennes has lived in several care homes under different names for over a year.
Some visitors were reportedly asked to sign non-disclosure agreements when seeing Fiennes.
A care home in Wales where Fiennes stayed had no proper authorization for his restricted living conditions, deemed unlawful by inspectors.
Fiennes’ current location is unknown; his wife holds power of attorney over his care.
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Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding that damaged the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria. Parts of the road were washed away, stopping traffic on this important route.
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The flooding happened after three days of heavy rain.
The location is the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, Nigeria.
Floodwaters were strong enough to cut through the road.
The road damage stopped vehicles from passing through.
Delta State is in the southern part of Nigeria.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized Sen. Eric Schmitt for confusing two basketball teams while questioning former special counsel Jack Smith about a game he attended. The mix-up happened during Schmitt’s questions about Smith’s attendance at a February 2024 NBA game in Atlanta.
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Sen. Eric Schmitt asked Jack Smith if he attended an NBA game in February 2024.
The game was between the Atlanta Hawks and another team.
Schmitt and his staff confused one basketball team for another during the questioning.
Rep. Jamie Raskin publicly criticized Schmitt for the mistake.
Jack Smith is a former special counsel.
The incident took place during a formal questioning or hearing session.
The mix-up led Raskin to say Schmitt "disgraced himself."
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Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, who used to work as a journalist, has been named the king of the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda. This happened after a disagreement over who should take the throne following the death of the previous king, King Oyo.
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Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma is a former journalist.
He was crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
The coronation followed a dispute over succession.
The previous king was King Oyo.
The Tooro Kingdom is a traditional kingdom in Uganda.
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A collection of 63 unseen Oasis recordings, including live shows and soundchecks from the 1990s, was scheduled to be sold at auction but has been withdrawn after the band took legal action. The sale was stopped while the dispute between Oasis and the owner of the tapes is being resolved.
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The recordings include 63 live shows and over 100 hours of performances by Oasis from the 1990s.
They were collected by Huw Richards, Oasis' sound engineer from 1994 to 2001.
Littleton Auctions planned to sell the recordings in early October.
Oasis filed a legal injunction to stop the sale of the tapes.
The tapes’ owner, Huw Richards’ son, confirmed they agreed to postpone the auction until the legal issue is solved.
The rest of the auction, including other Oasis memorabilia, will continue as planned.
The auction items include band tour itineraries, original setlists, a guitar played by the band, and a tour parka.
The band does not support the sale of the recordings.
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The United States has completed the withdrawal of its combat troops from Iraq as part of ending the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIL. Iraqi forces are now fully responsible for the country's security, while the U.S. will continue limited support for operations in Syria from Erbil, in northern Iraq.
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The U.S. finished withdrawing its combat troops from Iraq on September 30, 2026, after a phased process over two years.
The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIL officially ended as the U.S. military mission in Iraq concluded.
Combat operations against ISIL inside Iraq have ended, but some U.S. support for Syria operations will continue until at least September 2026.
U.S. military equipment, including air defense systems in Erbil, has been withdrawn, raising concerns about Iraq’s ability to defend against missile and drone attacks, especially in the Kurdish region.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has faced over 1,000 missile and drone attacks recently and is worried about losing U.S. protection.
Iraqi forces have taken over most security duties, using their own drones and air force to conduct daily surveillance.
Since early 2026, no coalition forces have been performing security operations inside Iraq.
The U.S.-Iraq Higher Military Commission continues to coordinate limited support against ISIL in Syria.
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Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford early Sunday morning, with one of the men calling the police himself almost an hour before a farmer reported seeing people in balaclavas. The five men were released on bail as police continue their investigation.
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Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday.
One of the suspects called 999 (emergency police number) before a farmer reported the incident.
The farmer called police after seeing men wearing balaclavas (masks covering the face).
Police described releasing the men on bail as part of a planned investigative strategy.
The incident is under ongoing investigation by local authorities.
RAF Fairford is a Royal Air Force base in the UK.
The timeline of events changed due to the new detail about the early call to police.
The BBC has reported on the incident and provided updates.
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Lula is running for a fourth term as Brazil’s president. His win could increase the power of authoritarian governments and affect the United States’ efforts to promote democracy in the region.
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Lula is a candidate for Brazil’s presidency.
He aims to serve a fourth term.
A victory might help authoritarian regimes grow stronger.
This could weaken democratic governance.
The situation may impact U.S. strategies in Latin America.
The U.S. strategy mentioned is based on the Monroe Doctrine.
The Monroe Doctrine focuses on opposing foreign interference in the Americas.
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U.S. manufacturing is growing, but there are still delays and shortages in supplies such as electrical parts, steel, and labor. The government and industries are focusing on improving smaller suppliers so they can support bigger factories and produce parts more efficiently and reliably.
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In August 2026, U.S. manufacturing activity was growing, with a PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) of 54.6, showing expansion.
Supplier deliveries have been slowing for nine months, causing delays in manufacturing.
There are ongoing shortages in electrical components, steel, labor, and other inputs needed for factories.
Factories depend heavily on smaller manufacturers who make parts, tools, and maintain equipment.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is working on initiatives to help small suppliers grow and connect with bigger buyers.
Many small suppliers have good skills but need better tools and systems to handle modern manufacturing demands.
Modern factories need suppliers that can deliver parts on time, with consistent quality, and provide clear updates on orders.
Improving measurement technology and modern equipment helps reduce waste and makes production more efficient.
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Andy Burnham, leader of the Labour Party, gave a speech at the party conference that many journalists praised as powerful and memorable. While some saw it as a major moment for British politics, right-leaning newspapers criticized his proposals on pensions, Brexit, social care, and housing.
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Andy Burnham spoke at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
Some critics compared his speech favorably to those of former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The speech included plans to change the pensions triple lock system.
Burnham proposed a new Brexit deal and changes to the voting system.
He also suggested taking private homes from bad landlords and reforming social care.
Right-wing newspapers such as The Sun and The Daily Mail strongly criticized the speech.
Critics called the speech leftwing and divisive.
The speech was described as emotional, including a reference to Burnham’s late father.
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Iraq held parades to celebrate National Sovereignty Day, marking the departure of US troops from the country. The last US soldiers left, ending the coalition’s fight against the Islamic State group (ISIL).
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Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day each year.
In 2024, parades took place in Baghdad and Najaf.
The celebrations marked the full withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.
The US-led coalition had been fighting against ISIL in Iraq.
The departure of soldiers ended this military operation.
Iraq’s security forces organized the parades.
The withdrawal symbolizes Iraq's regained control over its own security.
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Many companies are investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), but many AI projects fail because people in the organization are not truly committed or aligned with the goals. Having a plan and money is not enough; success depends on employees understanding and owning the changes brought by AI.
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Global AI investment could go beyond $1 trillion by 2026, with about $581 billion spent in the U.S.
By the end of 2025, around half of generative AI projects may be stopped after initial tests.
Agreement about AI plans is different from real commitment from workers.
Companies are restructuring and reducing staff as they adopt AI and improve efficiency.
Changes in roles and responsibilities require clear communication and personal accountability.
Workplace culture and management styles affect how employees respond to transformation.
Leaders often focus more on planning than on ensuring employees are prepared to act.
Technology alone cannot build trust, resolve disagreements, or make people responsible.
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A FlyDubai plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a suspected hijacking. During the event, the pilot was reportedly stabbed, and the plane dropped quickly before other pilots took control and landed it safely.
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The flight was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the incident happened.
One of the pilots was stabbed during a suspected hijacking attempt.
Passengers said the plane suddenly dropped around 17,400 feet in under two minutes.
Videos showed both pilots covered in blood; one pilot wore an oxygen mask.
Two other pilots on board took over and safely landed the plane at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.
Flight trackers recorded rapid altitude changes and emergency signals indicating hijacking.
The plane landed safely approximately 3.5 hours after takeoff.
Emergency squawk codes 7700 and 7500 were sent, signaling unlawful interference and possible hijacking.
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