Fighting in Yemen has forced around 134,000 people, including many children, to leave their homes. The ongoing war has caused severe food shortages, with many families eating fewer meals or going hungry. Violence between the Houthis and government forces has led to deaths, injuries, and worsening living conditions for displaced families.
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Mohamed Saed, a displaced teacher, has not been paid for years and struggles to feed his family.
Since early September, nearly 134,000 Yemenis have been forced to leave their homes, including about 73,000 children.
The Houthis control northern and western Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, while the government controls the south and east.
Fighting began on September 3 when Houthis launched an attack west of Taiz and captured much of Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
Saudi Arabia has responded with air strikes; Houthis have used drones and missiles against Saudi territory.
WHO reports 838 deaths and over 3,600 injuries from the conflict since early August.
Displaced families face shortages of food, clean water, shelter, and medical care; diseases like dysentery are spreading.
Over 18 million Yemenis are expected to face severe food shortages in 2026, with millions of children at risk of serious malnutrition.
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California is preparing for the arrival of a large underwater warm water wave called a “Kelvin wave,” which could raise sea levels by about one foot along the coast. This wave, caused by a strong El Niño weather pattern, may combine with storms and high tides to cause serious flooding and damage this winter.
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The Kelvin wave is a large warm water movement underwater that will reach California soon and move toward Alaska.
It does not break like regular waves but causes tides to swell from beneath the ocean surface.
Scientists expect sea levels along California’s coast to rise about one foot due to this wave.
This rise could double the current 8-12 inch sea level increase already caused by climate change.
When combined with high tides and storms, the Kelvin wave can worsen flooding and coastal erosion.
A “super” El Niño weather pattern is making ocean waters warmer and increasing the chance of strong storms.
California faces its highest tides in November and December, which could make flooding worse during rainy months.
Experts warn this winter may bring severe coastal flooding and inland flooding, similar to what happened during the 1997-1998 winter.
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Women often experience longer illness times partly because medical research and doctor training have not focused enough on women's health. A new US plan proposes $20 billion over 10 years to improve research, education, and data collection specifically about women's health issues.
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Women live longer than men but tend to spend more time being sick.
Only 5 cents of every medical research dollar worldwide is spent on women's health.
The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) is leading a $20 billion, 10-year federal plan to improve women's health in the US.
NIH's funding for women's health research dropped from 13% in 1989 to less than 10% today.
Women were only required to be included in NIH clinical research starting in 1993.
Many women's health issues, like cardiovascular disease and menopause, remain under-studied, causing delays in diagnosis.
The plan includes funding for research, coordination, clinical training, better data collection, and improving health knowledge in the US.
More than 60 health organizations support this plan to reduce health disparities between women, including racial differences.
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The health of women receives less than 10% of funding from the National Institutes of Health, which is mostly supported by taxpayers. The Society for Women's Health Research has proposed a $20 billion, 10-year federal plan to improve healthcare for women in the United States.
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Women's health research gets less than 10% of NIH funding.
The NIH funds research mostly using taxpayer money.
The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) wants to change this funding gap.
SWHR proposes a $20 billion plan spread over 10 years.
The plan aims to improve health outcomes for over half of the population (women).
This plan is described as a first-of-its-kind federal roadmap.
The issue highlights a gap in funding, discussion, and research on women’s health.
The announcement was discussed on a CBS News program called Healthful.
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A report says that many public high schools in the United States are graduating students who struggle with basic reading and math skills. Education officials are avoiding or hiding this information instead of addressing the problem.
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Many public high school graduates have low reading skills.
Many graduates also have poor math skills.
This situation is described as widespread across the country.
Education officials are not openly discussing or sharing this information.
The issue suggests a decline in basic education quality.
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Prince Harry and Meghan have criticized an international photographer for looking into the school grounds of their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The couple called this behavior a serious invasion of their children's privacy as the children started school in the UK after the family moved back from California.
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Two men with backpacks were seen circling the perimeter of the Sussexes' children's school.
Police identified one of the men as an international press photographer linked to a European agency.
The men stopped multiple times to look inside the school grounds before leaving in a rental van.
Harry and Meghan's spokesman called the photographer's actions "reckless" and an invasion of privacy.
The children began school in the UK in early September but changed schools shortly after due to security concerns.
The Sussex family returned to the UK last month after living in California for six years.
A security committee called Ravec will review the level of police protection for the Sussexes now that they are full-time UK residents.
The Sussexes are reportedly living in a private home in the Cotswolds area of England.
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A pregnant woman in Queensland, Australia, was offered a medical termination at 20 weeks because doctors were concerned her baby was very small and might have genetic problems. Despite these concerns, she and her wife chose to continue the pregnancy, and their baby was born healthy and is now thriving.
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Caitlin and her wife Zoe used IVF with a donor to become pregnant.
At the 20-week scan, their baby measured below the 1st percentile, meaning he was smaller than 99% of babies at that stage.
Doctors worried this small size could signal problems like placenta issues or genetic disorders.
Research says early signs of small fetal growth can be unclear but may indicate risk.
Despite medical advice suggesting termination, the parents decided to continue the pregnancy.
The baby, named Etchoss, was born healthy with no genetic problems or need for special care.
Etchoss is now nearly 7 months old and meeting all expected growth and development milestones.
The parents hope their story encourages others facing difficult medical advice during pregnancy.
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Andrew Smith, a French politics expert, said that the National Rally party in France has been trying to improve its public image, but recent antisemitism allegations against party leader Bardella have caused serious damage. Bardella is accused of making antisemitic comments between 2013 and 2015, which contradicts the party’s efforts to appear less extreme.
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The National Rally is a far-right political party in France.
The party has a history linked to antisemitism and racism.
Andrew Smith is a politics expert from Queen Mary University of London.
He says the party has been trying to "detoxify" or clean up its image.
Bardella, the party leader, faces allegations of antisemitic remarks made years ago.
These allegations were reported by the investigative news site Mediapart.
The accusations have damaged the party’s attempts to appear more moderate.
The controversy reveals ongoing issues within the National Rally despite recent changes.
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Menopause is becoming a popular topic on social media, with many women sharing their symptoms and experiences openly. This has helped more women learn about menopause, leading to a bigger market for products and services aimed at easing menopause symptoms.
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Celebrities and health experts are discussing menopause openly online, increasing public interest.
On August 12, TikTok searches about fertility and menopause rose nearly 200% from the previous day.
Health tech companies like ŌURA launched tools to help women track menopause symptoms.
Women today often have more knowledge when visiting doctors, asking detailed questions about hormone treatments and scans.
Different age groups prefer different types of menopause information, such as live videos or educational content.
Past medical studies caused confusion and fear about hormone therapy for menopause.
The U.S. menopause treatment market was $5 billion in 2025 and may grow to $39 billion by 2030.
Around 35 million American women will be in menopause stages by 2030, about 36% of U.S. women.
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Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Lancashire, died in Tenerife after going missing following a music festival in June 2024. His mother retraced his last steps, which helped her find more closure, and a documentary about the case will air soon. An inquest ruled his death was a tragic accident caused by a fall in a dangerous area.
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Jay Slater went missing on 17 June 2024 in Tenerife after attending a music festival.
He was found dead after a 29-day search.
An inquest ruled Jay’s death was an accident with no third-party involvement.
He fell in a dangerous area and died from skull fractures and brain trauma.
Jay’s mother, Debbie Duncan, said retracing his steps was emotional but helped her understand the timeline better.
Forensic pathologist Richard Shepherd explained Jay’s injuries during the filming of a documentary.
Debbie Duncan is campaigning for "Jay’s Law" to stop online bullying and misinformation aimed at grieving families.
The documentary series "Cause of Death" will air on Channel Five at 21:00 BST on Wednesday.
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The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, warned that artificial intelligence (AI) poses growing risks to financial stability and said authorities must keep the ability to intervene if needed. The financial policy committee also highlighted that rising AI-related debt is increasing risks in financial markets.
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Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, says AI models can become unpredictable and pose real risks.
AI advances increase the complexity of cyber threats to financial systems, affecting everyday banking and trading.
The Bank of England believes society should keep the right to set and adjust rules for AI safety.
Bailey suggests starting with strict testing of AI models rather than immediate regulation.
The financial policy committee reports AI companies took on $450 billion of debt from January to September 2024.
This AI-related debt exceeds the UK government’s planned bond issuance for 2026.
Many investors like hedge funds and asset managers are financially tied to AI companies that are not yet profitable.
The committee stresses the need to manage growing and connected risks linked to AI carefully.
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A prison in Indonesia was demolished after a surprise inspection revealed luxury apartments inside. These apartments had high-end features like air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators, and even a gym and golf simulator, which raised concerns about unequal treatment of inmates.
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The prison is called Cibinong Prison and is located near Jakarta in Bogor, Indonesia.
Inspectors discovered luxury facilities on September 23 during a surprise check.
Amenities found included air conditioning, large TVs, refrigerators, sofas, dining areas, a gym, and a golf simulator under construction.
Luxury vehicles were also reported to be inside the prison complex.
Officials said the apartments were meant for staff, but investigators believe some inmates lived there.
The discovery caused public outrage and led to the demolition of the prison compound.
Indonesia’s prisons have faced long-lasting issues of bribery and preferential treatment for wealthy or connected inmates.
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The U.S. government announced a new passport design coming in 2028 and introduced a fully online application process starting next year. This change will allow people to apply for their first U.S. passport from home without paper forms or in-person visits.
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The new U.S. passport design will be released in 2028 and features a larger Great Seal and more images of American history.
Passport pages will include scenes like the American Revolution, westward expansion, and NASA's Artemis missions.
An animation effect will show an eagle in flight when flipping through the passport pages.
Starting next year, first-time applicants can apply for passports entirely online via America.gov.
Applicants will use login.gov, upload photos from home, pay online, and track their application digitally.
The online system removes the need for printing forms, photo appointments, or in-person visits.
The goal is for most Americans to use the digital application platform by the end of 2027.
The passport update is part of President Trump’s America.gov platform, which uses AI to improve government services.
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Medicine prices in Iran have risen sharply, and some treatments are becoming hard to find. This situation is largely caused by the effects of a US blockade and stronger sanctions targeting Iran’s pharmaceutical industry.
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Medicine costs in Iran have increased significantly.
Some medical treatments and drugs are now difficult to obtain.
The US has imposed a blockade against Iran.
The US has also increased sanctions on Iran, especially focusing on its pharmaceutical companies.
These measures have limited Iran’s access to medicines and medical supplies.
Patients and their families in Iran are facing greater challenges in getting needed medicines.
The news was reported on September 30, 2026.
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In Argentina, meat consumption has fallen to the lowest level ever. This decline happened because many people have less money to buy meat since Javier Milei became president.
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Argentina is known for loving meat, especially steak and barbecues.
Meat consumption in Argentina has now dropped to a record low.
The main cause is a sharp drop in people's ability to afford meat.
This drop in purchasing power started after Javier Milei took office.
Meat is a key part of Argentina’s culture and national identity.
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Caleb Flynn, who appeared on American Idol, was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley. He was having an affair at the time, and he will be sentenced soon, possibly facing life in prison without parole.
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Caleb Flynn is a former contestant on American Idol.
He was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn.
The murder happened while he was involved in an affair.
The sentencing will take place on Monday.
Flynn could receive a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
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South Korea has become a global leader in beauty and cosmetics, often called K-beauty. However, this rise in beauty products and treatments has increased social pressure in South Korea for people to meet new, strict beauty standards.
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South Korea is known worldwide for its innovative beauty products, including creams and serums.
The K-beauty industry has grown significantly over the past ten years.
Korean society now experiences more pressure to fit certain beauty ideals.
These beauty standards influence many people’s choices and lifestyles.
The article was reported from Seoul and highlights social impacts beyond the cosmetics success.
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The Metropolitan Police have sent their final report on the Grenfell Tower fire to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for review. The investigation could lead to criminal charges for 54 people and 20 companies linked to the fire in 2017 that killed 72 people.
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The Grenfell Tower fire happened on June 14, 2017, in North Kensington, London.
72 people died in the fire.
A public inquiry in 2024 concluded the fire could have been prevented.
The Metropolitan Police called this investigation one of the most complex ever done by any UK law enforcement.
The police have now given the final investigation file to the Crown Prosecution Service.
54 individuals and 20 companies may face criminal charges related to the fire.
The investigation and its findings are still developing, with more updates expected.
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The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said that instead of starting with regulation, the focus should be on thorough testing of artificial intelligence (AI) to find risks and ways to control them. He supports AI development because of its big benefits but says there must be clear rules later on, while AI companies take responsibility for safety now.
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Andrew Bailey, Bank of England Governor, wrote about AI risks and testing for the first time on Substack.
He stated AI has real risks but also great benefits, so development should not stop.
Bailey believes rigorous testing can reveal problems and help create safety standards.
UK has created the AI Security Institute to help test AI and set standards.
Bailey said testing may show unexpected problems, which proves testing is needed.
He said regulation might happen later, but it’s not the right first step.
US President Trump supports fast AI development and signed an agreement with AI companies for safety responsibility.
Recently, OpenAI delayed releasing a new AI model due to safety concerns.
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