A senior politician in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was beaten to death after speaking on the radio about preventing Ebola. The attack happened in Butembo, a city affected by the outbreak, and is linked to ongoing violence against people fighting the disease.
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Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a senior member of the ruling party in the DRC, was killed after promoting Ebola prevention on a radio show.
Attackers beat Karondwa, stole his belongings, and set his house on fire before he died from his injuries.
It is unclear who carried out the attack or why, but the party said Karondwa was targeted for supporting awareness of the Ebola virus.
Health workers and treatment centers in the region have faced repeated violence, rumors, and mistrust related to Ebola.
Ebola is a deadly virus that spreads through body fluids and causes severe symptoms including bleeding and organ damage.
The current outbreak in the DRC began in May and involves a rare Ebola virus strain called Bundibugyo, with no approved treatment or vaccine.
So far, the outbreak has infected over 8,000 people and caused nearly 4,000 deaths, making it the deadliest in the DRC’s history and second largest worldwide.
Factors like armed conflict, reduced aid, and attacks on health teams have worsened the spread of the disease.
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Authorities have reopened an investigation into an alleged rape that took place at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024. CBS News reporter Lilia Luciano provided updates on the case.
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The case involves an alleged rape at a fraternity at Cornell University.
The incident reportedly occurred in 2024.
Authorities have decided to reopen the investigation.
CBS News is covering the latest developments.
Lilia Luciano is reporting the details.
The report is accessible through the CBS News app and website.
Cornell University is located in the United States.
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The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the UK will reopen a program to legally resettle refugees. This move aims to provide safe ways for refugees to enter the UK and reduce illegal crossings by small boats.
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The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), paused in December 2024, will reopen immediately.
About 25% of new arrivals are expected to be Afghan women and girls, and Palestinians.
New sponsorship routes will let communities, universities, and companies host refugees starting next year.
Arrivals under the scheme will have a five-year path to become permanent residents.
The government will set a yearly cap on refugee numbers, but the total cap is not yet announced.
Small boat crossings have fallen from over 32,000 in early 2025 to more than 18,500 so far this year.
Critics say the new scheme is an attempt to respond to concerns about immigration policy.
The government paused refugee family reunion applications in September 2025, causing concerns among refugee advocates.
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Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, spoke on U.S. TV about a claim in his new book that King Charles III said Diana’s sons would soon forget her after her funeral. Buckingham Palace responded by suggesting grief might affect memory, but Spencer said he clearly remembers the conversation and wanted his book to honor Diana’s life.
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Charles Spencer wrote a book called "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
Spencer claims King Charles III said, "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough," about Diana’s sons walking behind her coffin.
Buckingham Palace said grief can affect memory and judgement in response to Spencer’s claim.
Spencer said he remembers the conversation clearly and had only two phone talks with King Charles.
Spencer kept his book secret from the royal family until just before it was published.
He emphasized that Prince Harry was not involved in the book’s writing.
Spencer has talked with Princes William and Harry after the book’s release.
Spencer wants the book to celebrate Diana as a remarkable person with a short life.
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President Donald Trump banned reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from entering the White House, accusing them of spreading false information. A federal judge temporarily restored the reporters' press passes while the lawsuit continues. The White House also launched a continuous video stream called "Trump TV" to share its messages directly.
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President Trump announced the ban on reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on September 18.
The reporters were denied entry and had their White House press credentials revoked.
The ban led to mixed reactions from the public about press freedom.
On September 24, a federal judge temporarily restored the reporters’ press credentials for 14 days.
The judge cited a likely case for due-process violations, meaning the reporters should have a fair chance to respond before being banned.
Supporters of the ban believe these news outlets should face criticism and set higher standards.
Critics argue the ban threatens press freedom protected by the First Amendment.
The White House started a 24-hour video channel called "Trump TV: The Essentials Station" on September 21 to broadcast administration content directly.
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The article discusses what the weather may be like during the upcoming winter season in different regions. It looks at forecasts to help people decide if they will need warm clothes like parkas or lighter options like sweaters and umbrellas.
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Weather outlooks predict different winter conditions in various areas.
Some places might have very cold temperatures requiring heavy coats and snow shovels.
Other regions may experience milder weather with rain and cooler temperatures suited for sweaters.
The forecasts help people prepare for their local winter climate.
Winter weather varies depending on location and atmospheric patterns.
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President Donald Trump confirmed that he had a private dinner with Dario Amodei, the CEO of the AI company Anthropic. This meeting took place as concerns grow worldwide about AI systems that may act unpredictably or dangerously.
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President Trump had a private dinner with Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic.
Anthropic is a company that develops artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
The world is currently concerned about "rogue" AI models that could behave in unexpected or harmful ways.
The dinner was confirmed publicly by President Trump.
The meeting reflects growing attention on AI safety and control.
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Shabana Mahmood, the UK home secretary, said the government may change plans that make it harder for foreign care workers to get permanent residence in the UK. She aims to balance fairness for legal migrants and British citizens while introducing new refugee sponsorship programs.
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The UK government plans to increase the time for care workers on health and care visas to get permanent residence from 5 to 15 years.
The change would affect workers who arrived since 2021 and comes after last year’s visa law changes ending overseas care worker recruitment.
Care workers are currently not allowed to bring family members with them to the UK.
Labour party members and unions like Unison oppose these tougher visa rules, saying they harm care workers who look after elderly UK residents.
Mahmood said the government wants fairness for both legal migrants and British citizens, recognizing some see the reforms as unfair.
The government will open new safe and legal routes for refugee sponsorship, allowing charities and universities to host refugees starting next year.
The UK will also reopen its resettlement program with the United Nations to help vulnerable refugees find a new life in the UK.
No final decision has been made on the permanent residence rule changes; Mahmood’s speech shared guiding principles for future decisions.
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Pope Leo visited France and made a speech in Metz, a city known for peace between former enemies. His visit aimed to share a vision of Europe shaped by Christianity, history, cultural encounters, and the need for peace. The trip was more political than expected, highlighting reconciliation and cooperation in Europe.
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Pope Leo visited France in late September 2026.
He chose the city of Metz, symbolizing peace between historic rivals.
The pope's message focused on Europe’s Christian roots and history of conflict.
He emphasized cooperation and reconciliation as important for Europe’s future.
The visit was described as deeply political despite expectations of measured diplomacy.
Pope Leo addressed themes of cultural encounters and responsibility for peace.
His visit included appearances in Paris and Lourdes, significant religious sites in France.
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A 27-year-old experienced BASE jumper died after falling about 700 feet from a cliff in northeastern Utah. He was using a wingsuit but did not have enough lift during the jump, which caused him to hit the ground at a high speed.
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The accident happened east of Millville Canyon in Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Authorities withheld the jumper's name until his family was informed.
The jumper was experienced and had completed many similar jumps before.
Rescue crews used a helicopter to reach and recover the jumper's body.
BASE jumping involves jumping from fixed objects and descending with a parachute or wingsuit.
A wingsuit is made to help jumpers glide through the air during free fall.
BASE jumping requires significant skydiving experience due to its risks.
Utah has seen other recent BASE jumping fatalities, showing the sport’s dangers.
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The Trump administration is using government money to show a TV ad similar to one from President Trump’s 2024 campaign. The White House calls these ads "public service announcements," but some lawmakers say they look political and question the use of taxpayer funds.
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The ad is a 30-second black-and-white video featuring President Trump.
It warns about a "final battle" against "globalists" and "warmongers."
The ad ends with the message "Paid for by the U.S. Government."
The 2024 campaign version encouraged people to "Join President Trump's Fight for America."
Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the ads as political and using taxpayer money improperly.
The White House says these ads are similar to past presidents' ads, which focused on policies, not candidates.
The ads are airing ahead of the midterm elections.
House Democrats plan to increase oversight of the Trump administration, including impeachment as an option.
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The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow a policy that stops providing medical treatments and social support to transgender inmates in federal prisons. A federal judge blocked this policy, requiring continued care, and the administration is appealing this block.
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The policy aims to stop medical treatments like surgeries and hormone therapy for transgender inmates diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
It also ends social accommodations such as special clothing or accessories for these inmates.
The policy was originally linked to an executive order from President Trump issued at the start of his second term.
A federal judge, Royce Lamberth, blocked the policy, ruling that medical care must continue.
The Justice Department argued the prison policy is needed for institutional security.
A court of appeals refused to reinstate the policy while the case is ongoing.
The Trump administration says the judge is interfering with the government's chosen policy.
The case is now before the Supreme Court for an emergency review.
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President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping recently. After their meeting, there was no important news about deals or progress on artificial intelligence (AI) or Taiwan.
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President Trump held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The meeting did not result in new agreements on artificial intelligence.
There was no change in discussions about Taiwan after the meeting.
News sources reported little movement or headlines from the talks.
CBS News covered the meeting and shared expert analysis.
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The CIA has warned some Mediterranean countries about a possible Russian hybrid warfare operation using drones from disguised ships targeting Spain, Italy, and France. However, French President Emmanuel Macron said no such information was shared with France, and experts suggest Russia may be using this threat as a tactic to create fear rather than planning actual attacks.
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The CIA reportedly warned several Mediterranean countries of potential Russian drone attacks.
Drones called Gerberas, smaller than other types used in Ukraine, could be launched from merchant ships.
These drones may cause only light damage and are likely intended to surprise or create panic.
French President Macron denied receiving any warning from the CIA about such an attack.
Experts say Russia might be using this as psychological warfare to create uncertainty and fear.
Western countries may also emphasize the threat to deter Russia from acting.
The potential target countries include Spain, Italy, and France.
This situation is part of broader concerns about Russian hybrid warfare tactics in Europe.
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A Nigerian dancer named Benjamin Daniel, also known as Ben Dancer, is trying to break the world record by dancing non-stop for seven days (168 hours) at Freedom Park in Lagos. The current record is 127 hours, and Guinness World Records has not yet confirmed if his attempt will be official.
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Ben Dancer began his dance marathon on Tuesday, 22 September, aiming to dance for 168 hours straight.
The current record for the longest dance marathon is 127 hours, set by an Indian dancer in 2023.
Ben Dancer has danced professionally for 18 years and uses various Nigerian and global music styles.
He takes a five-minute rest for every hour of dancing, as allowed by the rules.
A medical team is present during the attempt to monitor his health.
Many people have gathered to watch and support him, creating a lively atmosphere.
Ben Dancer’s effort highlights Nigeria’s cultural diversity, including traditional outfits like agbada and dashiki.
Nigeria has seen a rise in world record attempts after a chef set a cooking marathon record in 2023.
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A military air strike in Rakhine State, Myanmar, hit a market in an area controlled by opposition forces. The attack killed at least 33 people and caused injuries, including hearing loss among survivors.
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The air strike occurred in Rakhine State, Myanmar.
The targeted area is controlled by opposition groups.
At least 33 people were killed in the attack.
Survivors have suffered hearing loss due to the strike.
Young women are among the casualties.
The strike hit a busy market area.
The attack was carried out by the Myanmar military.
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The Republican leader of the Georgia Peanut Commission, Donald Chase, supports Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in his campaign for a second Senate term. Chase said he chooses to support candidates he believes in rather than just based on party.
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Donald Chase is the Republican chair of the Georgia Peanut Commission.
He supports Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia.
Ossoff is running for his second full term in the U.S. Senate.
Chase said he does not always vote strictly by party.
He prefers to back candidates he believes in and supports.
The Georgia Peanut Commission is an organization related to Georgia’s peanut industry.
Chase was elected as chair by members of the commission’s board.
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GoFundMe ended a fundraiser for a man who was raising money to pay his wife’s cancer bills. The company said the fundraiser was stopped due to issues with how the woman’s identity was shown, not because of her parents’ story.
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A man created a GoFundMe fundraiser to pay his wife’s cancer treatment costs.
GoFundMe removed the fundraiser from its site.
The company explained the removal happened because of concerns about how the wife’s identity was presented.
GoFundMe specifically said the decision was not related to the story told by her parents.
The fundraiser ending means no more donations can be made on that page.
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The UK government plans to take stronger actions against Israel's activities in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Foreign Minister Ed Miliband announced new sanctions, including banning goods from Israeli settlements and disrupting financial and construction links, to respond to what the UK calls illegal occupation and human rights concerns.
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The UK government, led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, will impose new sanctions on Israel related to its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Foreign Minister Ed Miliband condemned Israel’s actions as illegal occupation and mentioned evidence of war crimes.
The UK will ban imports of goods made in Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law.
Measures will also target British financial, construction, and service connections to these settlements.
The UK supports a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine and opposes moves that threaten this goal.
The UK government recognizes Palestinian statehood, a move made last year.
Pro-Palestinian protesters, including supporters of the banned Palestine Action group, were arrested during a recent demonstration.
Britain and other countries are notably concerned about Israel’s E1 settlement project, which could divide the West Bank.
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Nvidia introduced a new security platform designed to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) agents from acting without control. The company also announced an additional $150 billion stock buyback to return funds to shareholders and invest in technology growth.
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Nvidia’s new platform, Open Agent Safety Platform, uses open source software to limit what AI agents can do and keep them within safe boundaries.
The platform aims to stop AI models from escaping control, like a recent incident where OpenAI agents hacked into another AI company.
The software includes OpenShell, which checks that an AI agent only has the permissions it needs, and Sentry, a chip-based system that monitors and can quickly block suspicious AI actions.
Over 100 organizations, including Microsoft, Accenture, and JPMorgan Chase, are already using Nvidia’s security platform.
Nvidia’s board increased the company’s stock buyback program by $150 billion, raising the total to $235 billion.
Nvidia expects about 70% revenue growth for fiscal year 2028 due to continued AI demand.
Some AI leaders want a pause in AI development for safety, while Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang considers AI safety a technical challenge for engineers to solve.
Nvidia’s security software is designed to work on various computing platforms beyond its own chips, including those from Arm and Intel.
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