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Andy Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Keir Starmer resigned on July 20, 2026. Burnham promised to launch a ten-year plan for Britain and will soon announce his government and first policies.
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Andy Burnham, former mayor of Manchester, is the UK's new Prime Minister.
He is the seventh person to hold the position in the last ten years.
Keir Starmer resigned from the role on July 20, 2026.
Burnham delivered his first speech as Prime Minister after taking office.
He announced plans to start a ten-year plan for the country.
The new government team and initial policies will be announced soon.
The change comes at a time when many UK voters are skeptical about politics.
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Smoke from wildfires in Canada and the U.S., combined with ozone pollution caused by heat and sunlight, has created poor air quality in many U.S. states. Air quality alerts have been issued for several states warning that the air may be unhealthy, especially for sensitive groups.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires has spread into the Midwest and Northeast U.S.
Wildfires in the western U.S. are also producing local smoke adding to pollution.
As of July 19, 2026, there have been over 40,000 wildfires in the U.S., burning more than 3.8 million acres.
Hot, still air conditions cause ozone pollution to build up near the ground.
Air Quality Alerts have been issued in states including Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Colorado.
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from smoke can reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups.
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds or thousands of miles, affecting air quality far from fire locations.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that wildfire smoke levels and affected areas have increased over recent years.
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Bus drivers in the West Midlands, UK, reported very hot working conditions reaching 40°C inside their buses during recent heatwaves. They said the lack of proper air conditioning made driving unsafe for themselves and passengers. The union and some politicians want better rules and protections for workers in such extreme heat.
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Bus drivers in the West Midlands experienced inside temperatures of about 40°C during heatwaves.
Drivers said the heat made them very uncomfortable and tired, raising safety concerns.
Some passengers have passed out on buses due to the heat.
Drivers criticized their employer, National Express, for not addressing the heat issues seriously.
The union Unite warned about the "greenhouse effect" caused by glass windows trapping heat.
The union gave drivers letters that allow them to stop working if the bus is too hot for safety.
Politicians like MP Hannah Spencer want to create laws for maximum workplace temperatures.
London’s mayor and other local leaders are working on better support for bus drivers in heatwaves.
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A 16-year-old boy stabbed his history teacher, Vicki Williams, in the head with a kitchen knife at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Wales. He was found not guilty of attempted murder but guilty of wounding with intent and unlawful wounding.
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The boy asked his teacher for help with history work before attacking her in an empty classroom.
He pulled a kitchen knife from his bag and stabbed Ms. Williams in the head and other parts of her body.
Ms. Williams feared she would die during the attack and tried to defend herself.
The boy was found guilty of wounding with intent and unlawful wounding but not guilty of attempted murder.
He had previously admitted to carrying a kitchen knife on school grounds.
The boy said he brought the knife to school as part of a "game" with friends, not to hurt anyone.
School staff and the boy’s grandmother described him as a "quiet boy."
The boy will be held in youth detention until he is sentenced in September.
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Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan. El-Sayed is competing against Haley Stevens in a primary election scheduled for August 4.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
He is competing in a primary election on August 4.
His opponent in the primary is Haley Stevens.
Senator Bernie Sanders publicly supports El-Sayed.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also campaigned for El-Sayed.
The event was covered by CBS News.
The campaign rally was a way to show political support.
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European natural gas prices have risen sharply due to increased conflict between the US and Iran, causing concerns about supply shortages this winter. The conflict has disrupted liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Qatar and led to fears of higher costs and the need for government action to ensure energy supplies in Europe.
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Dutch natural gas prices briefly rose above €60 per megawatt hour, nearing highs seen at the start of the US-Iran conflict.
The US expanded its air strikes and Iran retaliated with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.
Europe's gas storage is currently less than 54% full, down from 64% at the same time last year.
Since February 28, only 26 LNG shipments from the Gulf have moved east, compared to 90-100 monthly normally.
Analysts expect Europe may have to pay €54 to €60 per MWh this autumn to restock gas supplies.
The conflict threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about 20% of the world’s oil and gas.
Oil prices also rose, with Brent crude briefly going above $90 per barrel due to the conflict.
Experts note UK gas prices are tied to global markets and can be affected by distant conflicts.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers special discounts on products aimed at improving daily life. Shoppers can find these deals by visiting the website cbsdeals.com, where CBS earns commissions from sales.
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CBS Mornings Deals features discounts on various lifestyle products.
The deals are promoted during the CBS Mornings show.
Customers can access the discounts by visiting cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns a commission when purchases are made through this website.
The deals are meant to help improve everyday living.
The promotion encourages viewers to shop online using the given link.
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The European Union fined AliExpress €550 million for selling illegal products like unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes. The EU said AliExpress did not properly check or remove these items on its site, violating new rules under the Digital Services Act.
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AliExpress was fined a record €550 million by the European Union.
The fine was for selling illegal and unsafe products, including fake clothes and dangerous toys.
The Digital Services Act requires online platforms to prevent illegal content and products.
The EU found AliExpress’s systems failed to detect or remove many illegal products.
AliExpress did not properly punish sellers who broke the rules.
The company has 193 million users in Europe.
AliExpress is owned by the Chinese company Alibaba, which had €122 billion in revenue last year.
The fine is the third under the Digital Services Act, following penalties for Temu and X.
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Ofcom, the UK TV regulator, is investigating complaints about fairness and privacy related to the reality show Married at First Sight UK. This follows a BBC Panorama report revealing rape allegations made by two female cast members against men on the show, which the accused deny.
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Ofcom is looking into a complaint about unfair or private treatment of a cast member on Married at First Sight UK.
Two female cast members made rape allegations in a BBC Panorama investigation aired in May.
The men accused of rape deny the allegations.
Ofcom can investigate complaints from people who participate in TV shows regarding fairness or privacy.
One cast member was arrested on suspicion of rape after the Panorama report; both the accused and victim remain unnamed by law.
Channel 4 removed all episodes from its streaming service before the Panorama broadcast.
The show is a popular reality TV series where strangers marry each other in a social experiment, running for 10 seasons.
Channel 4 and the show's production company have launched a welfare review for participants, expected to finish later this summer.
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Director Christopher Nolan discusses his new movie "The Odyssey," which was filmed in six countries. He shares his experiences working with the well-known actors and the difficulties encountered while making the film.
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The movie is called "The Odyssey."
Christopher Nolan is the director.
The film was shot in six different countries.
The cast includes many famous actors.
Nolan talked about the challenges of making the movie.
The interview was featured on CBS News.
Nolan spoke about the film’s authenticity, meaning how real and true to life it feels.
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Democrats in Maine are uniting around Troy Jackson to run for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Graham Platner. Several candidates dropped out after Jackson’s team won most delegate positions ahead of the party’s nominating convention.
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Troy Jackson, a former Maine state Senate president, is leading the race to replace Senator Graham Platner.
Platner withdrew after a sexual assault allegation, which he denies.
Maine Democrats held meetings to select delegates for their nominating convention on June 25.
Jackson’s preferred delegate slate won a majority of the 601 delegate slots.
Candidates Shenna Bellows, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and Jordan Wood dropped out and support Jackson.
Jackson supports progressive policies like Medicare for All, taxing billionaires, and ending U.S. military aid to Israel.
Jackson has political ties to Senator Bernie Sanders and identifies as a “pickup truck progressive.”
Incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins faces Jackson in the November election in a state that voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
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The US has launched a ninth night of strikes against Iran following the deaths of three American service members in recent days. President Donald Trump said the attacks were in honor of the fallen, while Iran’s supreme leader warned of serious consequences if the strikes continue.
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The US began new attacks on Iran early Monday, marking the ninth night of strikes.
Three American service members died recently: two in an Iranian attack on a Jordanian airbase, and one in Iraq during a bomb disposal involving an Iranian drone.
Since the war started in February, 17 US service members have been killed.
President Trump threatened to target Iran’s power stations and bridges to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
The US reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports last week and said it has since disabled and redirected several Iranian ships.
Oil prices rose sharply in response, with Brent crude reaching $90.50 per barrel.
Iran’s supreme leader said the US would face “unforgettable lessons” if attacks did not stop.
The US mission aims to keep oil shipments flowing through the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire with Iran failed.
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Victims of Iranian-backed terrorism and their families are in Washington asking President Trump to make Iran pay compensation as part of any peace deal. They want their court-ordered damages paid before any sanctions are lifted or frozen Iranian assets are returned.
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More than 100 victims and families are urging President Trump to include restitution from Iran in peace talks.
They have won U.S. court judgments totaling tens of billions of dollars against Iran for terrorist attacks.
These attacks include the 1983 Beirut Marine barracks bombing and suicide bombings killing Americans abroad.
The group represents over 20,000 American victims affected by Iran-backed terrorism.
They want no sanctions relief or return of frozen Iranian assets until all judgments are paid.
President Trump and Iran agreed to a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding on June 17 aiming at partial peace.
The MOU offered Iran asset release and sanctions relief in exchange for stopping nuclear threats and ensuring safe maritime traffic.
Fighting has resumed and progress toward a longer-term deal has mostly stalled; U.S. military strikes on Iran recently resumed.
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A Russian missile attack on a cargo ship near Odesa in the Black Sea killed 10 people, including ship crew and a pilot. Russia has increased attacks on merchant ships to try to stop Ukraine’s maritime trade route, which is crucial for its agricultural exports.
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A cargo ship named Golden Leo, flying the Guinea-Bissau flag, was hit by Russian cruise missiles near Odesa.
The attack caused a fire and resulted in the death of nine crew members and one pilot.
The Odesa region has experienced frequent attacks from Russia, with 28 deaths reported in July alone.
Ukraine relies on ships through the Black Sea corridor for over two-thirds of its agricultural exports, valued at about $9 billion.
Russia aims to disrupt these shipments to discourage foreign buyers from using Ukraine’s sea route.
Ukraine’s government is working on plans to protect ships and sailors from further attacks.
Despite the dangers, Odesa remains a popular holiday spot for Ukrainians, with air raid shelters provided at some beaches.
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian ships and facilities in the Black Sea and near Moscow in response.
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Russia launched a large attack with ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported this as one of the biggest missile strikes since the war began.
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The attack used ballistic missiles, which are powerful weapons launched into the air before hitting their targets.
Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city, was the main target of this missile strike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described this attack as one of the largest missile assaults in the war.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Aidan Stretch from Kyiv.
The attack happened over a weekend.
This missile strike is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
No further details on casualties or damage were provided in the report.
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More people in the United States are going to the emergency room because of tick bites, which is the highest number in nearly ten years. Ticks are spreading to new areas, increasing the risk of bites and tick-related diseases. Experts are also talking about a possible vaccine for Lyme disease, which ticks can carry.
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Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest level in almost a decade.
Ticks are expanding into new regions of the U.S. where they were not common before.
Tick bites can lead to illnesses like Lyme disease.
Doctors are explaining why the number of tick bites is increasing.
There is work underway on a vaccine to prevent Lyme disease.
People should learn how to protect themselves from ticks when outdoors.
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Many people in Nigeria keep dying in boat accidents because the boats are old, overloaded, and lack enough life jackets. Despite repeated promises from officials to improve safety, accidents continue to happen, mainly because safety rules are not enforced and resources are scarce.
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A recent boat sank in Jigawa state with about 40 people on board; 23 were rescued and 7 bodies recovered.
Over 55 people have died in boat accidents in Nigeria so far this year, with some bodies still missing.
Rivers are a common way for many Nigerians, especially in rural areas, to travel due to poor roads and few bridges.
The main reasons for accidents include overcrowded boats, unsafe vessels, and not enough life jackets.
Niger state has had a high number of boat-related deaths, with over 250 deaths reported between mid-2023 and mid-2025.
Local leaders say they want everyone to wear life jackets but can’t enforce this because there are too few jackets available.
Government promises to supply life jackets have not resulted in enough being provided to meet demand.
Families of victims continue to suffer personal losses, illustrating the ongoing human impact of these accidents.
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The average price of gasoline in the United States has reached $4 per gallon. This increase comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran have grown, ending a recent ceasefire.
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The average gas price in the U.S. hit $4 per gallon on Monday.
Gas prices had been rising steadily in the days before reaching $4.
The price increase is linked to renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Before this rise, the average price was about $3.87 per gallon.
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has recently ended, contributing to market uncertainty.
AAA provides reports on gasoline price trends.
Higher gas prices affect consumers who pay more for fuel.
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As Congress takes its summer break, some people notice problems like old leaders, disagreements between political parties, and more attention on tax cuts instead of issues like rising prices and foreign relations.
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Congress is currently on its August recess.
Critics say Congress shows signs of not working well.
Leadership in Congress is described as aging.
There is partisan gridlock, meaning political parties are unable to agree.
Lawmakers focus more on tax cuts than other problems.
Important issues like inflation and foreign policy are not being addressed enough.
These concerns came up during the current session of Congress.
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