An exhibition in Kiruna, northern Sweden, showcases the life and work of Johan Turi, the first Sami author to write in his own language about Sami culture and struggles in the early 1900s. The exhibition coincides with the delivery of a report by the Truth Commission for the Sami People, which details past abuses by the Swedish state and aims to support future reconciliation.
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Johan Turi was the first Sami person to write about Sami life in the Sami language, publishing his book in 1910.
Sami people are the only Indigenous group officially recognized in Europe.
Turi’s book addresses issues like discrimination, land loss, and industrial impact on Sami life.
The Kin Museum in Kiruna hosts the exhibition alongside works by contemporary Sami artists Outi Pieski and Johanna Minde.
A Truth Commission report on abuses against Sami people was recently handed over to the Swedish government.
The report seeks to support discussions on reparations and reconciliation.
Today, Sami face similar challenges, including industrial development, anti-Sami attitudes, and climate change affecting their lands.
The exhibition’s title, "On the Ugly and the Beautiful," reflects Turi’s belief that both positive and negative aspects of life should be acknowledged.
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Ed Miliband, the UK Foreign Secretary, will acknowledge that the Labour Party’s previous approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict was not enough. He announces new sanctions on Israeli settlements and promises a stronger, more active UK foreign policy that supports Palestinian rights and builds alliances with countries like France and Canada.
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Ed Miliband will admit Labour’s past stance on Palestine was insufficient.
The UK government will impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
These sanctions follow growing violence by settlers and are supported by other countries like France and Canada.
Miliband commits to calling out what he describes as ethnic cleansing, war crimes, and the illegal occupation of Palestine.
The government will stop importing goods from illegal settlements and disrupt financial support to them.
This marks a new, tougher foreign policy aimed at changing the status quo on Israel-Palestine.
Miliband says the UK will lead efforts with like-minded nations, potentially moving away from reliance on the US in this matter.
The speech recognizes the work of campaigners supporting Palestinian rights despite some tensions at the Labour Party conference.
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A strong nor'easter storm hit the East Coast of the United States, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. The storm caused power outages and led to one death in New York City.
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The nor'easter affected much of the Northeastern U.S.
Winds were very strong and rain was heavy during the storm.
Flooding occurred in several areas along the coast.
Power went out in many places because of the storm.
One person died in New York City due to the storm.
New Jersey and New York declared states of emergency before the storm.
Travel became difficult along the East Coast because of the weather.
The storm occurred alongside other weather events like Hurricane Nolo in Hawaii.
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The UK government will take control of Avanti West Coast train services starting next March. This decision aims to improve train reliability and passenger experience by ending the current contract with the private company running Avanti West Coast.
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Avanti West Coast will become publicly owned from March next year.
The current contract with Avanti West Coast ends on 7 March.
The government wants to reduce train delays and improve service for passengers.
Avanti West Coast is a joint venture: FirstGroup owns 70%, and Italy’s Trenitalia owns 30%.
Avanti West Coast had to cut some of its busiest train services in May to save money.
Other train services in the UK are already publicly owned, like Great Western Railway and Welsh services.
The move is part of a wider government plan to bring all train services operated under Department for Transport contracts into public ownership.
Avanti West Coast’s managing director said they will work with the government for a smooth transition.
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U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said that President Donald Trump suggested the idea of selling weapons to China during meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This was mentioned in an interview on "Fox News Sunday."
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President Trump proposed selling weapons to China.
This proposal happened during meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The information was shared by U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue.
Perdue spoke about this on the show "Fox News Sunday."
President Trump highlighted that the U.S. sells arms to many countries worldwide.
Selling weapons to China would be a notable change in U.S. policy.
The discussions were part of ongoing talks between the U.S. and China.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will have a private dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting comes after months of conflict between Anthropic and the Trump administration over artificial intelligence (AI) regulations and national security concerns.
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Dario Amodei, CEO of AI company Anthropic, is meeting President Trump alone for the first time.
Trump confirmed the dinner and said he opposes slowing down AI development.
Trump believes the U.S. must keep leading in AI to stay ahead of China.
Anthropic was labeled a “supply chain risk” by the Pentagon, banning its use by the military.
Anthropic refused to let its AI be used for autonomous weapons or mass surveillance.
Amodei called for a pause in AI progress due to safety concerns, but Trump criticized this view.
Amodei did not attend a recent White House event for China’s president that included other AI leaders.
Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to meet with top AI executives soon.
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A man was arrested after a woman in her 60s was found dead with multiple stab wounds in Central Park, New York City. Police say the suspect was charged with murder and weapon possession, and the victim's identity and details are still being investigated.
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A woman in her 60s was found unresponsive with multiple stab wounds in Central Park on Sunday morning.
The body was discovered near a walking trail close to East Drive and East 74th Street.
A 911 caller reported the finding around 9:43 a.m. Eastern Time.
Police arrested Jonathan Robles, 36 years old, charging him with murder and criminal weapon possession.
Authorities have not identified the woman or disclosed details about how the incident happened.
Police do not know of any connection between the suspect and the victim at this time.
The New York City Medical Examiner's Office is conducting an autopsy to learn more about the death.
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President Donald Trump attended the final day of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Medinah Country Club near Chicago as the honorary chairman. His visit drew both supporters and protesters outside the event, and security was tight during his stay. The American team won the tournament after a strong comeback.
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President Trump visited Medinah Country Club for the last day of the Presidents Cup golf tournament.
The tournament took place near Chicago, Illinois.
Both supporters and protesters gathered outside the country club during his visit.
Security included TSA-style screening and SWAT officers on site.
President Trump spoke briefly before the tournament and watched players tee off for over an hour.
A bulletproof glass suite was prepared for him, but he did not use it.
The American golf team won the Presidents Cup after coming from behind on the final day.
This was President Trump’s first public appearance in Chicago since his 2024 election win.
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Madonna performed at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for the first time in 23 years. Her show included guest performances by Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX and featured appearances from actors linked to a Madonna biopic.
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Madonna opened the 2026 MTV VMAs with a live performance in Los Angeles.
Sabrina Carpenter joined Madonna to sing their song "Bring Your Love" from Madonna’s new album "Confessions II."
Charli XCX made a surprise appearance to perform her remix of Madonna's song "Danceteria."
Actors Seth Rogen, Sombr, and Julia Garner appeared during the performance; they are connected to a planned movie about Madonna's life.
The VMAs broadcast was delayed due to a football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys.
Snoop Dogg hosted the 2026 VMAs, which were held on the West Coast for the first time in almost ten years.
Taylor Swift arrived on the red carpet wearing a black halter bodysuit and silver skirt.
The VMAs were broadcast live on CBS and streamed on MTV and Paramount+.
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Hundreds of supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado held protests to demand her safe return and new presidential elections. Machado has been living in exile, and opposition groups accuse the government of blocking her return while promising a democratic transition.
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Supporters wore sky blue shirts and waved Venezuelan flags during protests in Caracas and other cities.
Machado has been in exile for nine months and made three failed attempts to return to Venezuela.
Opposition claims the government is preventing her return; authorities deny this.
Venezuela recently released over 30 political prisoners after talks backed by the United States.
Machado was barred from running in the last election, which opposition says was rigged in favor of Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro’s government cracked down on dissenters after the election, forcing Machado and others into hiding.
Maduro was taken from Caracas in January by US special forces, but Machado has not returned since.
The current government, led by Maduro ally Delcy Rodriguez, says it plans elections but has not set a date.
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More than 50 people were arrested by police in Liverpool during protests supporting the banned Palestine Action group outside the UK Labour Party conference. The group was declared a terrorist organization by the Labour government in July 2025, and the arrests were made under the Terrorism Act as protesters displayed supportive materials.
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Over 50 protesters were arrested outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
The protest was organized by Defend Our Juries in support of Palestine Action.
Palestine Action was banned and labeled a terrorist group by the UK government in July 2025.
More than 250 people protested with banners supporting Palestine Action before arrests started.
Police said they respected lawful protest rights but acted to maintain public safety.
Amnesty International UK criticized the arrests as an attack on free speech.
Activists also confronted Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, asking to lift the ban on Palestine Action.
Since the ban, over 3,600 people have been arrested showing support for Palestine Action.
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Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) history by winning her 31st award at the 2026 ceremony. She received the first-ever Artist Director Honors for her work directing music videos and premiered her new video for the song “Patient Zero.”
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Taylor Swift now holds the record for the most MTV VMA wins with 31 awards, surpassing Beyoncé.
She was awarded the inaugural Artist Director Honors, recognizing artists who direct music videos and contribute to visual storytelling.
Swift has worked on about 60 music videos, writing and directing 18 of them.
At the ceremony, she premiered the self-directed video for “Patient Zero,” starring actors Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.
“Patient Zero” is her first single release since marrying Travis Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs football player, in July 2026.
The 2026 MTV VMAs took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and aired live on CBS.
Madonna performed and won the award for artist of the year during the show.
Snoop Dogg hosted the event, with other artists like LISA and Charli XCX winning awards and performing.
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The UK will experience warm temperatures early this week due to a large low-pressure system drawing warm winds from the south. After Tuesday’s warmth, rain and stronger winds will move in, especially in northern and western areas, while southeastern England may stay drier.
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A low-pressure system in the Atlantic will bring warm south to south-easterly winds to the UK early this week.
Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day, with temperatures up to 26°C in some parts of England and Wales.
Rain will reach Northern Ireland Tuesday afternoon and spread eastward, bringing wet and windy weather, especially to Scotland, Northern Ireland, and western England and Wales.
Central, southern, and eastern England, which have drought issues, may see little to no rain this week.
After the rain passes, the weather will be sunnier but still windy on Wednesday in western regions.
High pressure is expected to bring calmer and drier conditions by Thursday and Friday.
September has been warmer than average and marked by a sharp contrast in rainfall, with northwest areas much wetter than southeast England.
Some places in northern Scotland have had rain every day for nearly a month, while parts of eastern England remain very dry.
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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband was confronted by activists at a restaurant in Liverpool about the government banning a group called Palestine Action. At the same time, over 50 protesters were arrested outside a Labour Party meeting while showing support for the group.
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Ed Miliband is the UK Foreign Secretary.
Activists challenged him at a Pizza Express restaurant in Liverpool.
The activists were protesting the ban on Palestine Action.
Palestine Action is a group that has been proscribed, meaning it is officially banned.
More than 50 people were arrested during protests outside a Labour Party conference.
The protests were in support of Palestine Action.
The incident happened near a political event related to the Labour Party.
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Israel’s security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video threatening to kill Hassan Salameh, a senior Hamas member. Salameh is in jail serving multiple life sentences for attacks organized by Hamas in 1996, including bombings on buses.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s security minister.
Ben-Gvir released a video threatening Hassan Salameh’s life.
Hassan Salameh is a senior member of Hamas.
Salameh is serving several life sentences in prison.
He was convicted for his role in Hamas attacks in 1996.
The 1996 attacks included bus bombings.
Hamas is a Palestinian militant group.
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France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party won a record 14 seats in the French Senate, increasing their presence four times from before. This is the first time RN has enough senators to form an official group in the 348-seat Senate, just months before the presidential election.
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The National Rally (RN) and its allies won 14 seats in the French Senate elections.
RN previously had only three senators in 2023, and two in 2014.
The Senate has 348 seats, with half chosen every three years for six-year terms.
RN presidential candidate Marine Le Pen called the result a historic victory.
RN allied with Eric Ciotti’s Union of the Right for the Republic, which won two seats.
Eric Ciotti left the Republicans party in 2024 and supports an alliance with the far right.
The right, center, and Socialist parties remain the main groups in the Senate.
The far-left France Unbowed party won a Senate seat for the first time.
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The White House showed a government-paid ad during two NFL games on Sunday. The ad featured President Donald Trump walking down a hallway while he said, “this is the final battle.”
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The ad was paid for using taxpayer money.
It aired during commercial breaks of two NFL games.
President Donald Trump appeared walking through a hall in the ad.
The voiceover featured President Trump saying, “this is the final battle.”
CNN reported on the airing of this advertisement.
The purpose of the ad or its broader message was not detailed.
The ad caused public attention because it was government-funded.
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Celebrities attended the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet event in Los Angeles. The awards show was hosted by Snoop Dogg, and stars like Taylor Swift and Charli XCX wore stylish outfits for the event.
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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Snoop Dogg was the host of the event.
Celebrities including Taylor Swift and Charli XCX walked the red carpet.
The event showcased glamorous and fashionable looks from the stars.
The awards focus on music videos and celebrate achievements in the music industry.
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Pope Leo XIV will end his four-day visit to France with a speech in Metz about the future of Europe and its unity. The visit has mixed religious and political meaning, highlighting challenges like nationalism and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Pope Leo XIV is concluding a four-day trip to France with a speech on European integration in Metz.
Metz is a city that has historically switched between French and German control and is linked to Robert Schuman, a founder of the EU.
The pope plans to address Europe's roots and the need for unity amid rising nationalist movements and the Russia-Ukraine war.
French President Emmanuel Macron and several European leaders are expected to attend the speech.
The visit follows major crowds in Paris and Lourdes, with over 1.3 million people meeting the pope during the trip.
Security has been very tight, including demining the cathedral before the pope’s visit.
The pope used this trip to promote peace, human dignity, and caution against losing humanity due to AI.
He also spoke about issues such as migration, clerical sex abuse, and assisted dying during the visit.
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Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Lisa walked on a blue carpet before the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. The event showed several celebrities wearing striking outfits.
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The event was the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards held in Los Angeles.
Instead of a red carpet, a blue carpet was used for the arrivals.
Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Lisa were among the featured stars.
The article highlights some of the best fashion looks from the event.
The news was published recently, about 13 minutes ago.
The focus is on celebrity appearances and fashion at a music award show.
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