Israel’s security cabinet approved a small pilot project to allow 200 foreign troops from countries like Morocco and Uganda into a limited area of Gaza, as part of a peace plan supported by President Donald Trump. Experts say this move is mainly political, aiming to ease international pressure without changing the larger situation, as Israel maintains tight control over much of Gaza and ongoing conflict continues.
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Israel approved a limited deployment of 200 international troops to the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
The force is called the International Stabilization Force (ISF) and is part of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
The original plan expected 500 troops, but Israel reduced the number and control is tightly limited.
The Israeli military will keep overall control of much of Gaza, especially areas up to the “Yellow Line.”
Hamas announced it will dissolve its government in Gaza and hand power to a new Palestinian authority called the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
Palestinian police on the ground will have only non-lethal weapons like rubber batons and tasers.
Israeli security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the plan, insisting Hamas must disarm first.
An Israeli military base is being built near the Gaza border to host the international forces before deployment.
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Ukraine is becoming more valuable to NATO and the United States by supporting efforts against Iran and sharing intelligence. Ukrainian President Zelensky has offered to provide information about Russia helping Iran target U.S. military bases, showing a new role for Ukraine beyond just receiving aid.
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President Donald Trump wants NATO allies to spend more on their own defense and support U.S. efforts against Iran.
European NATO countries have increased defense spending but have been reluctant to take direct military actions in the Middle East.
Ukraine recently struck an Iranian-linked vessel in the Caspian Sea, destroying it and killing a sailor.
Ukraine shared intelligence about Russia allegedly giving Iran surveillance data on U.S. bases in the Gulf region.
Iran responded angrily, denying involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict despite supplying drones to Russia.
Ukraine’s actions contrast with European NATO members, who have not committed to striking Iranian targets.
Zelensky is trying a practical approach to gain closer U.S. support by showing Ukraine’s usefulness in broader conflicts.
Europe is investing in its own military industry to meet its security demands and reduce dependency on U.S. support.
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Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, said that passing the newest reconciliation bill in the Senate will be very difficult. He also mentioned that Republicans expect to work alone because Democrats will not cooperate.
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Senator Ron Johnson represents Wisconsin and is a Republican.
He spoke about the challenges of passing the latest reconciliation bill in the Senate.
Johnson described the task as "a very small needle to thread," meaning very hard.
He said America expects Congress to govern effectively.
Johnson stated Republicans will act without help from Democrats.
The reconciliation bill is part of the Senate's legislative process to pass budget-related laws.
The statement was made publicly on a Sunday.
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Two Dutch men were banned from entering Indonesia after reports said their running club in Bali only allowed Westerners and excluded local people. Indonesian authorities took action following public concern about these claims.
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Two Dutch men ran a running club in Bali, Indonesia.
Their club reportedly only accepted Western participants, not locals.
The exclusion of local people caused public complaints.
Indonesian officials investigated the claims of discrimination.
As a result, the two men were banned from re-entering Indonesia.
The ban relates to violations and discrimination accusations.
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Human remains found in a Florida canal in 2024 have been identified as Rose Marie Gayhart, who disappeared in 1985 at age 23. Police are now investigating her death as a homicide and are asking for information to help solve the case.
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Remains were discovered by kayakers in May 2024 in a canal in northeastern Cape Coral, Florida.
The remains were confirmed to be Rose Marie Gayhart, who disappeared in 1985.
DNA samples from her family helped confirm her identity.
Gayhart was living and working in Cape Coral and North Fort Myers when she went missing.
Police have reopened the case as an active homicide investigation.
Gayhart was last seen at a restaurant where she worked and lived in a trailer park with her boyfriend and his mother.
Police and the violent crimes unit are committed to following all leads to find justice.
Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Cape Coral Police Department.
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South Dakota Republicans will hold a runoff election Tuesday to choose their nominee for governor. The runoff is between current Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden, who were the top two candidates in the June primary but did not reach the 35% vote needed to win outright.
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The runoff election is to decide the Republican nominee for South Dakota governor.
Larry Rhoden became governor in early 2025 after Kristi Noem joined President Trump’s Cabinet.
Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden were the top two candidates in the June 2 primary but neither reached 35%.
Doeden led the primary with about 31% of the vote; Rhoden came in second with about 25%.
The winner will face Democrat Dan Ahlers in November.
South Dakota has not had a Democratic governor since the 1970s.
Key counties to watch include Minnehaha (Sioux Falls) and Pennington (Rapid City), which together hold a third of the state’s registered Republicans.
Polls close at 7 p.m. local time on Tuesday; most are in Central time but some are in Mountain time.
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A deadly attack near Berlin’s Pride festival killed one woman and injured dozens. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, was a 21-year-old German citizen with ties to the Islamic State group and was killed after a nearly 24-hour manhunt.
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The attack happened near Berlin’s Pride festival and involved a van ramming into a crowd and a stabbing with a machete.
One woman died and at least 29 people were injured.
The suspect, Abdul Ballout, had previously been convicted in a juvenile court in Berlin for preparing a violent act and spreading Islamic State propaganda.
Ballout traveled to Lebanon in 2025 to join the Islamic State, was arrested there, and served a three-month sentence before returning to Germany.
German officials are investigating how Ballout was able to move freely despite his past convictions.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern about protecting the public from dangerous individuals.
The suspect was killed by police after a search lasting almost a day.
Ballout was prosecuted under Germany’s juvenile system because he was 21, which can still apply to young adults.
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Kat Lieu created a recipe for Rice Krispie Treats with black sesame and miso flavors. This recipe appears in her new cookbook called “108 Asian Cookies,” which gives a new twist to traditional treats by adding Asian ingredients.
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The recipe uses black sesame seeds, black sesame paste, and red miso to add unique flavors to Rice Krispie Treats.
Kat Lieu developed this recipe inspired by her childhood memories and her mother’s liking for Rice Krispie Treats.
The brown butter is cooked until it has a nutty aroma before marshmallows are melted into it.
The marshmallow mixture is combined with the black sesame ingredients and cereal to make the treats.
The mixture is pressed into a cake pan lined with parchment paper, then left to set before cutting.
The cookbook “108 Asian Cookies” features a variety of recipes that blend Asian flavors with classic desserts.
The recipe offers an Asian twist on a popular Western treat by adding flavors typical in Asian cooking.
Preparing the treats takes about 55 minutes from start to finish.
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A mother and daughter drowned at West Mersea beach in Essex after being swept out by a very strong tide. Other family members were injured, including a seven-year-old boy who is in critical condition in hospital.
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Shelina Rahman, 41, and her daughter Sameeha, 15, drowned on Wednesday at West Mersea beach.
Six family members were paddling in the water when a strong tide knocked them off their feet.
A seven-year-old boy named Musa was airlifted to a London hospital and remains on life support.
Three other people were taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident.
Bystanders, including Craig Lowe, tried to rescue the family and performed CPR.
The family said there were not enough warning signs about dangers in the water.
Local councils have said they will install water safety signs at the beach in the future.
The victims were trying to help Musa when they got into trouble in the water.
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Three people were killed and four others hurt, including a toddler, during a shooting at a food festival in Seattle. Police believe two people were involved; one has been caught and the other is still at large.
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The shooting happened at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle around 6 p.m. local time.
Three people died: two men aged 19 and 44, and a woman aged 56.
Four people were injured, including a 2-year-old child; all wounded are in stable condition.
Police say two suspects were involved; one surrendered, and the other is still being searched for.
The suspect in custody is described as a "young person," but no further details were given.
Seattle Police say there is no current threat to the public from this incident.
The shooting was recorded accidentally by a vendor livestreaming a video.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson called the event a tragic and violent incident and noted recent gun violence in the city.
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A man drove a van into a crowd at an LGBTQ+ parade in Berlin, Germany, killing one person and injuring many others. Police identified the suspect as someone with extreme views and shot him dead at the scene.
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The attack happened at an LGBTQ+ parade in Berlin.
One person was killed and several others were hurt.
The suspect drove a van into the crowd deliberately.
Police say the suspect held extreme beliefs.
The suspect was killed by police after the attack.
The incident took place on a Saturday.
Authorities continue to investigate the motive and details.
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The United States has stopped military strikes against Iran after 13 days because talks between the two countries appear to be making progress. A recent poll shows that over half of Americans feel uncertain and frustrated about the conflict with Iran.
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The U.S. paused strikes on Iran following 13 consecutive days of attacks.
The pause comes as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran seem to be improving.
More than half of Americans say they feel unsure and frustrated about the U.S.-Iran conflict.
The information about public opinion comes from a recent CBS News poll.
The news was reported by Kathryn Watson and Anthony Salvanto for CBS News.
This development indicates a potential de-escalation in tensions between the two countries.
The pause in strikes allows more time for talks to possibly reach a resolution.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for spreading hate. Netanyahu reacted after Mamdani called him a war criminal.
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Netanyahu said Mamdani is promoting hate.
Mamdani is the mayor of New York City and a member of the Democratic Party.
Mamdani accused Netanyahu of being a war criminal.
Netanyahu said Mamdani should represent all New Yorkers, including Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Netanyahu made these remarks during an interview on Fox News.
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U.S. immigration authorities, known as ICE, plan to increase efforts to find and detain Haitian immigrants. This comes after a Supreme Court decision ends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 Haitians, removing their legal right to stay in the country temporarily.
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ICE will step up operations targeting Haitian immigrants.
The change is happening after a Supreme Court ruling.
The ruling ends Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.
More than 300,000 Haitians will lose their protected status.
Temporary Protected Status allowed Haitians to live and work legally for a limited time.
The new restrictions take effect starting this week.
The decision affects Haitian immigrants currently living in the U.S. under TPS.
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A car drove into a crowd at a LGBTQ+ Pride event in Berlin, Germany, causing one death and nearly 30 injuries. The police searched for the suspect, who was later shot and killed on Sunday.
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The incident happened during a LGBTQ+ Pride event in Berlin.
A car rammed into the crowd, killing at least one person.
Nearly 30 people were injured in the attack.
Thousands of people gathered in Berlin following the event.
Police conducted a manhunt for the suspect after the attack.
The suspect was shot and killed by police on Sunday.
CBS News reporter Chris Livesay provided the latest updates on the situation.
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Saba Rabah from Gaza achieved the highest score in Palestine’s national high school exams. She succeeded despite the war in her area, which caused her family to be displaced and led to the death of her father.
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Saba Rabah is a student living in Gaza.
She scored the highest in Palestine’s national high school exams.
Her family was forced to leave their home due to the ongoing war.
The conflict has caused many difficulties, including bombings in Gaza.
Saba’s father died during the war.
Despite these challenges, she completed her studies and excelled in the exams.
The article highlights her achievement amid difficult and dangerous conditions.
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A recent CBS News poll shows that most Americans want President Donald Trump’s administration to end the war with Iran. Over two-thirds of those surveyed said the war should stop immediately.
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The poll was conducted by CBS News.
It took place a few months before the U.S. midterm elections.
Most Americans disapprove of the ongoing war with Iran.
More than 66% of people surveyed want the Trump administration to end the war.
The poll reflects public opinion on U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
The survey results may influence political discussions ahead of the midterms.
The news report was presented by journalist Nancy Cordes.
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An attack during Berlin Pride killed one woman and injured at least 29 people. The main suspect, Abdul Ballout, was shot and killed by police; he had a history of criminal behavior, radicalization, and was previously sentenced for preparing violent acts but was released under probation.
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The attack at Berlin Pride happened on Saturday night, causing one death and many injuries.
Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese roots, was identified as the main suspect and killed by police.
Ballout had criminal records and had been linked to Islamist radicalization.
In 2025, Ballout tried to join the Islamic State group in Syria but was arrested in Lebanon and imprisoned for three months.
After returning to Germany, he was sentenced to a juvenile prison term of nearly two years for preparing violence, but his sentence was suspended and he was released under probation.
German officials and politicians expressed shock and questioned why Ballout was free given his history.
Experts and politicians suggested Germany's laws on terrorism and juvenile justice may need changes to better protect the public.
Investigations are ongoing into how Ballout remained free and under what supervision after his release.
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