A major abortion rights group in Nevada is spending $1 million on ads to support a new ballot measure. This measure aims to protect abortion rights by adding them to the state constitution.
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The abortion rights group is launching a $1 million advertising campaign in Nevada.
The campaign’s goal is to encourage voters to support a new ballot initiative.
The initiative would put abortion protections into the Nevada state constitution.
Abortion is currently legal in Nevada up to 24 weeks after conception.
This legal limit was established by a 2024 ballot initiative.
That 2024 measure received 64% of the vote in Nevada.
The new campaign seeks to build on the protections already approved by voters in 2024.
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A strong storm hit the US Northeast, causing flooding and power outages in coastal areas. Residents in New Jersey and New York faced flooded streets and damage from high winds.
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The storm affected coastal communities in the US Northeast.
Floodwaters remained for a second day, especially in low-lying areas.
New Jersey experienced tidal surges that flooded neighborhoods.
Wind gusts knocked down trees and utility poles on Long Island, New York.
Tens of thousands of homes lost power because of the storm.
The storm mainly caused damage through flooding and strong winds.
Emergency workers responded to ongoing issues caused by the storm.
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British police arrested five men near a UK airbase on suspicion of explosives and terrorism. The airbase is used by the US for attacks on Iran, and nearby village residents were told to evacuate during the investigation.
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Five men were detained by British police near a UK airbase on terrorism and explosives charges.
The airbase has been used by the US to carry out strikes on Iran.
The arrests happened on Sunday, and the inquiry is ongoing.
Residents living less than a mile from the airbase were ordered to leave their homes for safety reasons.
The local people were surprised by the arrests and evacuation orders.
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Pope Leo visited Metz, France, on the last day of his trip to talk about the future of Europe. Metz is a city with a history of changing control between France and Germany and is linked to Robert Schuman, one of the founders of the European Union.
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Pope Leo arrived in Metz on the final day of his visit to France.
He planned to speak about European unity and the continent’s future.
Metz is located in northeastern France and has a history of being controlled by both France and Germany.
Robert Schuman, considered a key founder of the European Union, is buried near Metz.
The visit highlights the growing importance of European cooperation and history.
This event follows previous speeches and work by the Pope that focus on unity and peace in Europe.
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Israel has closed the crossings to the occupied West Bank for a week during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. This closure tightens movement restrictions on Palestinians, with many checkpoints across the West Bank controlling access to towns, holy sites, and workplaces.
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Israel’s Defense Minister ordered a full closure of West Bank crossings until Saturday during Sukkot.
Palestinians already face severe movement restrictions due to over 300 Israeli checkpoints and roadblocks.
Key holy sites like the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Ibrahimi Mosque will have limited or no access during this time.
Israeli forces have blocked roads and set up additional checkpoints in various West Bank towns.
Palestinians with work permits in Israel and settlements are mostly barred from entering, except essential workers.
Before the Gaza war in October 2023, about 160,000 Palestinians worked in Israel; this number fell to around 27,300 by mid-2024.
Unemployment among Palestinians in the West Bank rose from about 13% in September 2023 to over 30% a year later.
The United Nations counts 925 obstacles, including 300+ checkpoints, that restrict the movement of 3.4 million Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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UK security services knew before the arrests about a bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford, a base used by the US military. Five men were arrested after police found explosives in vans near the base following a tip from a local woman.
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Five men were arrested on terrorism charges near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Explosives were found in three vans parked close to the airbase.
The base hosts US Air Force missions related to Iran.
A local woman saw the suspicious vans and men, then alerted the police.
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed security services had some prior knowledge.
President Donald Trump praised British and US cooperation in stopping the plot.
Police evacuated 85 households as a safety measure during the investigation.
Security officials kept details limited to avoid helping potential attackers.
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Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a British airbase used by the US, on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack. Police reacted after reports of suspicious vehicles and secured the area; the investigation is ongoing.
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The arrests happened near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England.
Police received reports of three suspicious vehicles heading toward the airbase.
Armed officers detained five men suspected of preparing a terrorist act.
RAF Fairford hosts US Air Force units and was used in recent operations against Iran.
A local resident saw hooded and masked men blocking a driveway and reported it to police.
About 85 nearby homes were told to evacuate as a precaution.
Police believe the situation is now contained, and no other suspects are reported.
President Donald Trump said the suspects planned serious damage and praised US-UK cooperation.
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A school in Minab, Iran, was bombed at the start of the recent war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, killing 120 children and 35 adults. Schools in southern Iran, including Minab, are reopening with shorter in-person classes, but many will continue online due to fears of renewed bombing.
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The Shajareh-ye Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab was bombed on the first day of the US-Israel war on Iran, killing 120 children.
A new school building was constructed, but classes are short, lasting about an hour.
The war began on February 28, with US and Israeli airstrikes causing schools to close and switch to online learning.
Due to safety concerns, some regions in southern Iran will keep schools online for the first two weeks of the school year.
Parents and teachers continue to feel anxiety and fear about the possibility of more attacks on schools.
Over 1,200 schools were affected during the conflict, many of which are being repaired or rebuilt.
The Education Ministry is adding a “Sacrifice and Martyrdom Bell” to teach students about the war’s impact on Iran.
The ministry is also improving online learning to better handle potential future school closures.
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Bangkok was declared a disaster zone after heavy rain caused widespread flooding with water reaching waist height. The storm system moved north-west, ending the heavy rains in Thailand, while two Pacific hurricanes threatened Hawaii and Mexico with strong winds and heavy rain.
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Bangkok faced severe flooding after continuous heavy rains from a low-pressure system over central Thailand.
Floodwaters in Bangkok reached up to waist height, leading city officials to declare a disaster zone.
The rainfall near Prachin Buri reached 213.5 mm in 24 hours, a significant amount compared to London's yearly average of 585 mm.
The low-pressure system moved away on Sunday, stopping the intense rain over Thailand.
Hurricane Nolo approached Hawaii’s Big Island, reaching category 2 with winds up to 104 mph and causing heavy rainfall over 530 mm, raising flood and mudslide concerns.
Hurricane Nolo was forecast to strengthen to category 4 as it moved westward away from Hawaii.
Hurricane Polo was expected to hit Baja California as a category 2 storm, bringing strong winds and 100-250 mm of rain, raising risks of flooding and mudslides.
Hurricane Polo will weaken as it moves northeast through Mexico’s Sonora region.
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France’s far-right National Rally party won 14 seats in the Senate, the highest number in its history. This gain gives them enough senators to form their own group just before the 2027 presidential election.
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The National Rally (RN) and its allies won 14 seats in France’s 348-seat Senate.
This is the first time RN has enough senators to form its own group, called a caucus.
RN entered the Senate in 2014 with two seats, and had three seats in 2023 before this election.
The Senate election was indirect, meaning senators are chosen by local elected officials, not by the public directly.
RN became the largest party in the lower house National Assembly after 2024 snap elections but did not get a majority.
Marine Le Pen, RN leader, is preparing to run for president in 2027 as President Macron plans to step down.
RN plans to work with the Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR) in the Senate.
Other major groups in the Senate include the right-wing, centrist, and Socialist parties.
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Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister arrived in Washington, D.C., to hold talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about their relationship and regional issues. Meanwhile, Iran says it is ready for both war and diplomacy with the U.S. as tensions continue, with President Donald Trump expecting more talks but also saying he is considering further strikes.
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Saudi Arabia is involved in a rising conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is prepared for war or diplomacy with the U.S. but doubts the current U.S. administration’s intentions.
President Donald Trump announced major joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran on February 28.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran began in June to end the war but broke down amid continued military strikes, especially around the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said the U.S. would launch strong economic measures to pressure Iran and expects more talks this week.
Iran claims it has a reasonable peace plan on the table and is ready for diplomacy if the U.S. agrees.
More than 20 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz over a recent weekend, highlighting its strategic importance.
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Angela Scanlon will host the BBC Radio 2 drivetime show from 4 pm to 7 pm on weekdays starting in November. She replaces Sara Cox, who moved to the breakfast slot. Additionally, Ben Earle will take over the weekly country music program after Bob Harris stepped down.
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Angela Scanlon, an Irish presenter, will host Radio 2 drivetime every weekday from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Sara Cox moved from drivetime to the Radio 2 breakfast show.
Scanlon has experience hosting on Radio 2 and has appeared on TV shows such as The One Show and Strictly Come Dancing.
Several hosts filled in the drivetime slot after Sara Cox left in May, including Joel Dommett and Jason Manford.
Radio 2’s controller praised Scanlon for being warm and popular with listeners.
Ben Earle, from the British country group The Shires, will host the weekly country music program on Radio 2.
Bob Harris, who hosted the country show for 27 years, left after revealing his prostate cancer had spread.
Ben Earle has presented on Absolute Radio Country for five years and has musical and radio presenting experience.
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Pope Leo XIV visited Metz, France, on the last day of his trip to the country. He gave a speech on peace and Europe, held a Mass attended by President Emmanuel Macron, and met with various officials before leaving for Rome.
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Metz on September 28, 2026, for the final stop of his visit to France.
He spoke at the Robert Schuman Convention Center about peace and European unity.
French President Emmanuel Macron attended the Mass celebrated by the pope at Saint-Étienne Cathedral.
The pope's schedule in Metz included an interfaith meeting, a speech, a procession, the Mass, and a departure ceremony.
The visit highlights the pope's focus on Europe's historical Catholic heartlands.
Metz is located in northeastern France, near the border region.
After Metz, Pope Leo XIV flew back to Rome.
The visit is part of a broader effort to address Europe's role in global peace and the church’s presence in Europe.
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Anthropic, a company that works on artificial intelligence (AI), will not attend an Australian Senate hearing this week about AI and data centers after a security breach linked to OpenAI. However, Anthropic will appear before another committee next week with representatives from its Australian and US teams.
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Anthropic’s chief executive will not appear at this week’s Australian Senate committee hearing on AI.
The invitation came after OpenAI AI agents accessed several Australian government websites without permission.
The Australian Prime Minister revealed breaches involving multiple health and government data systems.
Anthropic said its local team is not in Australia, and the invitation was given on short notice.
Anthropic plans to participate in a different Senate hearing soon, with other company representatives attending.
Anthropic warned that governments should promote responsible AI use and see advanced AI as important for national security.
Australia’s government is considering new rules to require reporting of AI-related data breaches.
Australian officials are investigating the breach with help from intelligence agencies and OpenAI, with the probe expected to take weeks.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended in a mistrial because they could not agree on a verdict. One juror, Michael Desronvil, said through his lawyer that he had no doubt about the facts but did not agree with the other jurors. The case involved Clancy, who admitted killing her three children and was claimed by her defense to have postpartum psychosis, a serious mental health condition after childbirth.
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Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her three children in January 2023.
She faced three first-degree murder charges.
Her defense argued she had postpartum psychosis, affecting her mental responsibility.
After weeks of testimony and seven days of jury deliberation, the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous decision, resulting in a mistrial.
Michael Desronvil was the lone holdout juror who did not agree with the others’ verdict.
Desronvil’s attorney said he had no doubt about the case and pointed to a large amount of evidence.
Some jurors described Desronvil as unwilling to consider all arguments and said he was cut off during discussions when trying to suggest alternative ideas.
Clancy remains in custody receiving psychiatric treatment, and a new court hearing is set for September 29.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump met recently but did not issue a joint statement or major agreements. They agreed to continue talks on artificial intelligence (AI), extended a short trade truce, and discussed Taiwan, but key issues like semiconductor restrictions were not resolved.
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China and the US will start a new dialogue on artificial intelligence and set up a communication channel to avoid conflicts over AI incidents.
The trade truce between the two countries has been extended until January 10, allowing more meetings later this year.
The US agreed to lower tariffs on $30 billion worth of Chinese goods, including toys and household items.
China committed to buying at least 10 million metric tons of coal from the US in 2027 and 2028.
There was no agreement to increase exports of China’s rare earth minerals to the US or to ease US restrictions on advanced semiconductors.
Taiwan was not mentioned in the US summary, but China said Xi urged Trump to oppose Taiwanese independence and be careful with the issue.
President Trump said Taiwan was not discussed much in the talks.
The meetings are part of ongoing efforts by both countries to manage tensions amid competition in technology and trade.
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Police are investigating a possible bomb plot near RAF Fairford, a U.S. military base used for missions in the Middle East. Five men were arrested after explosives were found in vans close to the base, and the situation was reported early by a local farmer who saw suspicious activity.
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The incident occurred near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England.
The base is used by the U.S. military for Middle East missions.
Five men were detained on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
Explosives were found in three vans parked close to the base.
A local farmer saw a group of hooded and masked men late at night and called the police.
Dozens of homes in the nearby village of Whelford were evacuated and residents have not yet returned.
The defense secretary, Wes Streeting, thanked the public and the farmer for their quick response.
Authorities are investigating if Iran is linked to the suspected plot.
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Taylor Swift won the top prize for her music video at the MTV Video Music Awards, making her the artist with the most VMA wins ever. Madonna also won several awards, including artist of the year, and performed alongside Sabrina Carpenter.
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Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for "The Fate of Ophelia" from her 2025 album.
Swift now holds 31 MTV VMA wins, the most in the show's history.
Madonna won Artist of the Year, Best Dance, and Best Collaboration for "Bring Your Love."
Madonna's album is called Confessions II, released in 2026.
Madonna performed with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX at the ceremony.
Lisa, from K-pop group Blackpink, became the first Asian solo artist to win Best Pop.
The show was hosted by rapper Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift showed the new music video for "Patient Zero," featuring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.
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The UK government will take back control of Avanti West Coast, a train company, in March when its contract ends. This decision follows many complaints about delays, cancellations, and high ticket prices, and is part of a plan to bring more rail services under public ownership.
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Avanti West Coast will be renationalised in March when its contract expires.
The company has one of the worst records for train delays and cancellations in Britain.
Avanti connects London with northern cities like Manchester and Liverpool.
From April to June, 7.1% of Avanti’s trains were cancelled.
The Labour government is nationalising several rail operators as contracts end.
Great British Railways will take full control of most UK rail services by 2027.
Labour’s prime minister, Andy Burnham, said the move aims to improve service and focus on passengers.
Avanti’s managing director said the company had made investments like refurbishing trains and adding new ones.
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The UK Prime Minister is considering ending the "triple lock" pension policy, which guarantees state pensions increase by at least 2.5% each year or in line with earnings or inflation. This change is linked to plans to fund a new national social care system, and the policy could end after the current Parliament.
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The triple lock pension policy has been in place for 16 years in the UK.
It guarantees annual pension increases by at least 2.5%, or in line with the highest of inflation or wage growth.
The policy is expected to expire at the end of the current UK Parliament.
The policy currently costs £15.5 billion a year, much higher than first predicted for 2030.
Ending or changing the triple lock could save tens of billions of pounds annually.
Savings from changing the policy could help fund a new national social care system.
The idea of changing the triple lock was once politically unpopular but now is being seriously considered.
Labour leaders, including Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, are discussing these changes for the next Parliament.
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