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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington as efforts increase to disarm Hezbollah, which Israel requires before it withdraws troops from southern Lebanon. The United States has begun handing control of certain southern areas to the Lebanese army as part of this agreement, while tensions rise in the region due to ongoing conflicts involving Iran and attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet President Donald Trump in Washington on July 21, 2026.
Israel demands that Hezbollah be disarmed before it withdraws from southern Lebanon.
The U.S. has started transferring control of "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese army.
These zones are near areas Israel occupied after Hezbollah involved Lebanon in the Middle East war in March 2026.
President Aoun opposes Hezbollah pulling Lebanon into war and seeks U.S. help to push Israel to withdraw from occupied lands.
Iran reportedly launched missile attacks on a U.S. military base in Kuwait, escalating regional conflict.
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly hit by an unknown projectile, with investigations ongoing.
The broader conflict involves the U.S., Iran, and their allies, with warnings of full-scale war and threats to global oil routes.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is moving near the northern Gulf Coast of the United States and is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and storm surges to parts of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Officials warn of possible tornadoes and are preparing for strong winds and flooding, especially around New Orleans.
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Bertha is about 105 miles south of Panama City, Florida, with winds of 40 mph.
The storm is moving northwest slowly at 3 mph along the northern Gulf Coast.
It may strengthen before making landfall near New Orleans by Wednesday.
Tropical storm-force winds stretch 70 miles from the center of the storm.
Flooding and storm surges of 1 to 4 feet are expected in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Up to 8 inches of rain could fall by Friday in some areas.
Tornadoes might occur in Florida.
Sandbags are being distributed in New Orleans to protect against flooding, and residents are asked to clear storm drains.
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French lawmakers are set to approve a law banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first European country to do so. The law will start by blocking new accounts for under-15s in September 2026 and suspend existing accounts from January 2027, aiming to protect children from harmful effects linked to social media use.
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France’s parliament reached a compromise on a social media ban for under-15s and plans to approve it soon.
The ban will start September 1, 2026, by blocking new accounts for children under 15.
Existing social media accounts for under-15s will be suspended from January 2027.
The law also includes a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools starting in the new school year.
France’s public health watchdog reported social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram can harm adolescents, especially girls.
About 90% of French children aged 12-17 use smartphones daily, with 58% using social media.
The ban excludes educational and online encyclopedia sites.
The European Union is also considering similar rules, seeking a gradual approach to social media access for children.
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French lawmakers are set to approve a law banning children under 15 from using social media. The law will start in September 2026 for new accounts and apply to existing accounts from January 2027, aiming to protect young people’s mental health.
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The law bans social media use for children under 15 in France.
It will come into effect for new accounts from September 1, 2026.
Existing accounts for under-15s must be closed by January 2027.
The law also includes a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools starting with the new school year.
France is the first country in Europe to set a digital age limit for social media access.
The law was agreed upon by both houses of the French Parliament after debates and compromises.
Platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram were identified as harmful to teenagers, especially girls, by France’s public health agency.
The law allows exceptions for educational websites and online encyclopedias.
This law aligns with a broader European effort to regulate children’s access to social media, with the EU working on related rules.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss plans to disarm Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. Israel has said it will only withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed, and the U.S. supports this demand.
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President Aoun is presenting a plan to disarm Hezbollah to President Trump in Washington.
Israel insists on Hezbollah’s disarmament before pulling troops out of southern Lebanon.
The U.S. has started implementing an agreement giving the Lebanese army control over certain "pilot zones" near Israeli-occupied lands.
Hezbollah’s involvement in a recent Middle East war followed the killing of Iran’s top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Lebanese government, with Western support, aims to reclaim sovereignty by disarming Hezbollah.
Violence has decreased after a framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran and ongoing Lebanon-Israel talks.
Israel’s strikes since March have killed over 4,300 people in Lebanon and displaced hundreds of thousands.
President Aoun believes only President Trump can effectively pressure Israel to withdraw troops.
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A former US Army soldier set a fire and fired a pellet gun outside a federal building in New York City that houses the FBI and immigration offices. He was arrested after being tackled by federal agents, and three people were slightly hurt during the incident.
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The suspect is Andrew Arrabaca, age 43, from Poughkeepsie, New York.
The incident happened at 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan on Monday morning.
Arrabaca set a fire on the building stairs after pouring a flammable liquid and fired fireworks.
He also shot about 5-7 pellets from an airsoft gun towards the building.
Arrabaca was armed with a machete, two axes, and three knives.
Three people were injured, including two government employees, a bystander, and a security officer who detained him.
Arrabaca made anti-government and anti-ICE statements during the attack.
He served in the US Army from 2001 to 2005 with no deployments and left with the rank of specialist.
The mayor of New York City called the event disturbing and promised safety and accountability measures.
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Google’s parent company Alphabet wants to release 32 million sterilized male mosquitoes in parts of the U.S. to reduce disease-carrying mosquito populations. An Australian project that released similar specially bred male mosquitoes showed this method can greatly lower mosquito numbers without harming people.
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Alphabet’s Debug program seeks approval to release millions of sterilized male mosquitoes in California and Florida.
Male mosquitoes do not bite or spread diseases like dengue or Zika.
The goal is for these males to mate with females, causing eggs to fail and reducing mosquito populations.
Australia’s similar project used mosquitoes carrying a natural bacterium called wolbachia to disrupt reproduction.
Wolbachia causes reproductive incompatibility, so eggs from these matings don’t hatch.
Over 3 million wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes were released across several Australian towns in 2018.
The Australian trial worked well partly due to local community support and strict safety checks.
Verily (Alphabet’s life sciences division) developed technology using machine learning to sort male and female mosquitoes to ensure only males were released.
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The U.S. State Department released a report that connects Cuba to several protests in the United States, including those after George Floyd’s death in 2020. The report says Cuba has been involved in supporting protests and unrest in the U.S. since the 1960s.
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The U.S. State Department published a 100-page report on Monday.
The report links Cuba to protests in the United States.
Protests mentioned include those after George Floyd was killed in 2020.
It claims Cuba has been actively involved in U.S. protests since the 1960s.
The Cuban government is described as playing a major role in promoting unrest.
The report focuses on Cuba’s long-term influence on protests and social movements in the U.S.
This report is part of the U.S. government's ongoing concerns about foreign influence on American protests.
It does not provide detailed examples of how Cuba was involved in recent protests.
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Authorities in Guyana recovered 27 bodies after a ferry called MV Barima capsized off the coast. The ferry was carrying 179 people, and 69 have been rescued while 83 are still missing. Officials are investigating possible negligence by the ferry crew, including drug use by the captain and others.
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The ferry MV Barima capsized while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma.
A distress call was made on Saturday night before the ferry overturned.
27 bodies have been recovered, 69 people rescued, and 83 remain missing.
The ferry was believed to carry 179 people, but some passengers were not on the official list.
The ferry’s captain and at least one crew member tested positive for marijuana and were arrested.
Officials said crew members are not allowed to drink or use drugs while working.
Passengers had complained that ferry terminals sold seats illegally and did not record all passengers.
Guyana’s Prime Minister started an investigation into possible crew negligence.
President Irfaan Ali visited those affected and promised support and help.
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A United Airlines employee was recorded threatening to call immigration authorities on a customer during a ticket problem at San Francisco Airport. The customer, Julio Varela, and his family, all U.S. citizens, were trying to fix a name error on a ticket when the employee made the threat.
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The incident happened at San Francisco International Airport last week.
Julio Varela was traveling with his wife and three daughters; all are U.S. citizens.
The problem was a ticket issued with a middle name instead of a last name for one of Varela’s daughters.
The United employee was rude and refused to give her name when asked.
The employee threatened to call ICE, the U.S. immigration enforcement agency, on Varela.
Varela recorded the interaction on his phone, and the video went viral on social media.
The family eventually resolved the ticket issue and boarded their flight.
United Airlines said it was investigating the incident but gave no further details.
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President Donald Trump faces two main choices in the Iran conflict: accept a proposed 10-day ceasefire to reopen a key shipping route or launch a major military attack with Israel. Regional countries have offered a ceasefire plan, but both sides are still building strength for possible further fighting.
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President Trump has not decided between a ceasefire or a full military campaign against Iran.
Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, and others have proposed a 10-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping.
The U.S. military has sent fighter jets and refueling planes to the region preparing for possible escalation.
Israeli Defense Forces are on high alert and preparing for a larger war.
Recent U.S. bombings over ten nights have not ended Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.
At least three U.S. service members have died during the fighting.
Oil prices rose briefly above $90 per barrel due to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships and Gulf infrastructure.
The ceasefire would pause fighting and allow talks on a long-term agreement for safe passage through the strait.
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The Trump administration will add a 50% tariff on some Canadian goods like hockey sticks, wine, and cement, accusing Canada of unfair trade practices against U.S. products. These new tariffs will start next month and affect about $20 billion in Canadian imports.
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The tariffs apply to select Canadian goods that currently enter the U.S. duty-free under the USMCA trade deal.
The tariffs use a rarely applied law called Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
The U.S. government claims Canada has retaliated against previous U.S. tariffs and has trade policies that favor Canadian or European products over American ones.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tariffs a violation of the USMCA and intends to push for stronger diplomatic talks.
The new tariffs exclude some important Canadian exports like potash, minerals, and most energy products to limit U.S. industry impact.
The trade tensions come after uncertainty over extending the USMCA trade agreement, which replaced NAFTA.
This action is part of the Trump administration's broader approach to reshaping trade policy using different legal tools after recent court limits on his tariff powers.
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Protests have been happening for five days in Kyiv, Ukraine, because people are upset that President Zelenskyy fired the defence minister. Such demonstrations are unusual during the ongoing war with Russia.
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Protests in Kyiv have lasted for five days in a row.
The protests began after President Zelenskyy dismissed the defence minister.
The demonstrations reflect growing anger among some Ukrainians.
Protests have been rare during the more than four years of conflict with Russia.
The situation is causing public unrest in Ukraine’s capital city.
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The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has risen to about $4, increasing by 13 cents in one week. This price change comes as tensions with Iran intensify.
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The average U.S. gas price is now around $4 per gallon.
Gas prices went up by 13 cents in just one week.
The price increase is linked to rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Severin Borenstein, a professor at UC Berkeley, provided expert analysis on the price trend.
The information comes from AAA, a group that tracks gas prices.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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Troy Jackson, a former state senator from Maine, will become the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. He replaces Graham Platner, who left the race after being accused of sexual assault.
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Troy Jackson is a former state senator in Maine.
He describes himself as a "pickup progressive," indicating a moderate progressive stance.
Jackson will be the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Maine.
The previous nominee, Graham Platner, withdrew from the race.
Platner left because of accusations of sexual assault.
This change happened ahead of the upcoming Senate election.
The news was reported by CBS News and journalist Fin Gómez.
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Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister of the UK, making him the seventh person to hold the job in ten years. He promised to bring hope and change, including plans to help with the cost of living and fix problems from past governments. Burnham has also reshuffled his cabinet, replacing some members with new faces.
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Andy Burnham took office as the UK prime minister, succeeding six others in the past decade.
He pledged to bring hope back to the country and stop the frequent changes in leadership.
Burnham plans to introduce measures to reduce living costs, such as limits on bus fares, help with energy bills, and possibly freezing rents.
The prime minister restructured his cabinet, removing MPs loyal to former Labour leader Keir Starmer.
John Healey was appointed chancellor in an unexpected move; Ed Miliband became foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper took over the Department of Health, and Angela Rayner was reinstated as Minister for Housing.
Some newspapers questioned Burnham’s plans and readiness, while others highlighted his promises to repair damage from the Thatcher era.
The media covered Burnham’s first speech and his vows to deliver significant political changes.
The only exception in front-page news was the death of former England footballer and manager Kevin Keegan at age 75.
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The United States has launched a 10th night of strikes against Iran. President Donald Trump has said Iran will be held responsible for the deaths of three American soldiers that happened recently.
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The U.S. is conducting another set of military strikes targeting Iran.
This marks the 10th consecutive night of such strikes.
The strikes are a response to the deaths of three American soldiers.
President Donald Trump has publicly said Iran will be held accountable.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
CBS News reported on the strikes and included expert analysis on the conflict.
The strikes reflect a continuing military conflict involving the U.S. and Iran.
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President Donald Trump's border official Tom Homan said he wants ice officers to have body cameras as soon as possible. This comes after two fatal shootings involving officers who were not wearing cameras, which led to criticism about the slow rollout of the equipment. Homan said officers are being trained to use the cameras, and all vehicle stops now require a working camera.
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Tom Homan is the border official in charge of ICE under President Trump.
ICE officers are being equipped with body cameras, but the rollout has been slow.
Two people were killed recently by ICE officers who were not wearing body cameras.
Homan blamed delays on government shutdowns and needing time to build systems and train staff.
Democratic senators and others have said DHS had enough time and money to distribute cameras already.
As of now, all ICE vehicle stops must have at least one officer with a working body camera turned on.
An investigation is ongoing into the ICE officer involved in the Maine shooting.
The FBI will continue to investigate shootings involving ICE officers, despite some reports claiming otherwise.
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Andy Burnham became the new prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday. He wants to make big changes because many people in the UK are facing poverty and high living costs. The UK has had six prime ministers in the past seven years.
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Andy Burnham is the current prime minister of the UK as of Monday.
He aims for a national "reset" to help people struggling with poverty and living expenses.
The UK has seen six different prime ministers in just seven years.
This frequent change in leadership is unusual for the UK.
The cost of living in the UK has risen significantly, affecting many citizens.
CBS News reporters reported this news from London.
The article includes a timeline of recent UK prime ministers.
The information was shared via a CBS News video and app.
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Five people drowned in Ohio's Scioto River after they entered the water to try to help a swimmer who was having trouble. A driver called 911 after seeing a scared child who had been with the group running near the road.
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The incident happened in Ohio's Scioto River.
Several people went into the river to rescue someone who was struggling to swim.
Five people drowned during the rescue attempt.
A motorist saw a frightened child from the group running near the road.
The motorist called 911 to report the situation.
Authorities confirmed the information on Monday.
The group contained at least one child involved in the emergency.
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