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A UK survey shows most people, including Conservative and Reform party voters, do not want to cut disability benefits, with many supporting increased spending. Upcoming government reviews may seek to reduce disability benefit costs, but public support for such cuts is low and politically sensitive.
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Only 7% of people surveyed back cuts to disability benefits, while 49% want more spending.
Among Conservative and Reform voters, 40% support more spending on disability benefits, and just 10% support cuts.
Labour voters showed even stronger support, with 57% wanting increased benefits and just 5% supporting cuts.
The survey included 4,656 people across the UK and was conducted from August to October 2025.
Disability benefit spending has increased recently, but total welfare spending has remained steady.
Two official reviews are expected to propose changes to disability benefits and support for unemployed young people.
Previous government plans to cut £5 billion in disability benefits were reversed after public opposition and political pushback.
The report warns that public opinion on cuts could vary depending on who is affected and how clearly the impact is explained.
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A council in rural Queensland is selling 24 homes owned by an Indigenous charity to recover almost $1 million in unpaid rates. Many First Nations families living in these homes face eviction and homelessness, and efforts to find solutions are ongoing but have not yet stopped the sales.
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The 24 homes belong to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Welfare Services (ATSICWS), which has unpaid rates nearing $1 million over five years.
The council is auctioning 10 homes first in Mount Isa; most are occupied by Indigenous families.
Residents say they only learned about the unpaid rates five months ago and feel they have no place to go once evicted.
ATSICWS stopped maintaining homes, causing livability problems like lack of water and heating.
The charity was fined $15,000 in 2025 for failing to submit required corporate reports.
The government has tried to help by involving Indigenous Business Australia and state and local councils, but the auctions are still proceeding.
Senator Lidia Thorpe has urged the federal government to stop the auctions by buying the homes.
The minister for Indigenous Australians visited but reported no resolution to prevent the sales.
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Barnaby Joyce, One Nation’s Treasury spokesperson, said his party has not done an economic analysis of their plan to let millions of Australians access part of their retirement savings early. Critics, including the Prime Minister and Treasurer, say the plan is poorly thought out and could reduce retirement incomes.
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One Nation proposes allowing renters and mortgage holders to receive part of their superannuation (retirement savings) early for up to three years.
Employers would still make the full 12% super contribution, but 3% could go directly to workers’ pay instead of their super fund.
Barnaby Joyce said the party did not model the economic impacts, like effects on retirement income or inflation.
Joyce argued people would think carefully before withdrawing their super and only do it if it made financial sense.
The Super Members Council estimated the average worker could lose $25,000 by retirement under this plan.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the plan as weakening the compulsory super system’s rules.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers called the policy a “shambles” and said it lacks clear economic impact analysis.
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Nepal is asking for $20 million in climate compensation after floods caused by a melting glacier killed or left missing over 6,000 people. Nepal’s foreign minister said rich, polluting countries should share responsibility because climate change made the disaster worse.
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The floods were triggered by a glacier collapse in Tibet, affecting Nepal and causing landslides and flash floods.
More than 1,300 people are confirmed dead, and over 5,500 remain missing after 12 days of rescue efforts.
Nepal contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gases, while nearby countries India and China are major polluters.
The Himalayan region is warming 50% faster than the global average, causing significant ice loss over the past 30 years.
Nepal’s foreign minister compared the flood’s impact to a tsunami, with waves up to 70 feet and speeds near 180 km/h.
Nepal has formally requested $20 million from the UN’s loss and damage fund, created under the Paris climate agreement.
The total flood damage may exceed $5 billion, with tens of thousands of homes and key infrastructure damaged or destroyed.
Nepal urges global cooperation on climate action rather than blaming individual countries.
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President Donald Trump shared a map on social media showing a very large United States that includes Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Cuba, and other nearby areas. The White House said nothing official about the map, and the countries shown have rejected the idea of joining the U.S.
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The map was posted by President Trump on Truth Social and is AI-generated.
It shows the U.S. flag covering most of North America and parts of the Caribbean.
This map does not come with an official explanation or policy from the White House.
President Trump has previously suggested Canada could become a U.S. state and has tried to gain control of Greenland.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have both refused the idea of joining the U.S. or losing sovereignty.
Cuba criticized U.S. policies, saying American sanctions cause hardships like power outages.
President Trump has also renamed U.S.-related geographic areas, like calling the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
Experts say the map is likely political messaging, not an actual plan, but nearby countries pay attention to such moves.
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A 20-year-old college student spoke about how he confronted a violent woman at an In-N-Out restaurant. He said he acted quickly without hesitation to help.
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The incident took place at an In-N-Out restaurant.
The person who intervened is a 20-year-old college student.
He describes himself as a “hero” for stepping in during the situation.
He did not think twice before acting to stop the violence.
The report aired on ABC News with a short video segment.
No further details about the woman or the reason for violence were given.
The story focuses on courage and quick action in a public place.
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A recent report from His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) found that many police forces in England and Wales need to improve how they investigate crimes and handle basic police work. The report highlights problems with evidence gathering, updating victims, emergency response times, and protecting vulnerable people, while also noting some progress in neighborhood policing.
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HMIC inspects all 43 police forces in England and Wales every two years.
Of the 13 forces recently assessed, none received high marks for crime investigation or custody safety.
Issues include poor evidence collection, slow follow-up on investigations, and infrequent victim updates.
Some progress was made in neighborhood policing and in regional crime units handling cross-area offenders.
Emergency call handling and response times to incidents are often delayed.
There are concerns about inconsistent protection for vulnerable people and missing persons cases.
The report calls the current moment “pivotal” and says reforms could improve policing services.
Police leaders and victim support charities stress the need for better resources and basic standards.
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Several UK newspapers report on recent protests in Portsmouth against migrants arriving by small boats, highlighting criticism of the UK Home Office and concerns about public anger. Additionally, King Charles confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will not return to their official royal roles after moving back to the UK.
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Protests against migrants have occurred in Portsmouth, England.
The UK Home Office has faced criticism over how it handled the situation.
Some protesters have targeted lifeboat crews who help migrants at sea.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the Labour Party of being indifferent to the migrant issue.
King Charles sent a letter stating Prince Harry and Meghan will not resume royal duties.
Nigel Farage proposed banning full face coverings in public after some protesters wore balaclavas.
The UK government plans to impose sanctions on goods made in Israeli settlements, aiming to support a two-state solution.
Chancellor John Healey may introduce a new ISA savings account to help older first-time homebuyers.
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A mother in Virginia is facing child abuse charges after she allowed her 5-year-old son to walk outside alone. She has been placed on the child abuse registry while authorities investigate whether her actions count as neglect or a step toward her child’s independence.
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The mother lives in Virginia.
She let her 5-year-old son walk outside by himself.
Authorities charged her with child abuse or neglect.
She is now listed on the child abuse registry.
The case raises questions about how to balance child safety with encouraging independence.
The story is being reported by CBS News.
The mother is fighting the charges against her.
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A new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, has been released at a film festival. Elizabeth Holmes is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for deceiving investors.
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Elizabeth Holmes founded the health technology company Theranos.
She was convicted of defrauding investors.
Holmes is serving an 11-year prison sentence.
A new documentary featuring her story has debuted at a film festival.
The documentary was co-created by a comedian known for absurdist comedy.
CBS News reporter Lilia Luciano covered the story.
The documentary explores the events around Holmes and Theranos.
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King Charles confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not perform official royal duties. They have returned to the UK but will not work as members of the royal family.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have come back to the United Kingdom.
They will not carry out any official duties as part of the royal family.
King Charles issued a letter to clarify their status.
The couple is no longer considered working members of the royal family.
This confirmation was reported by CBS News.
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Five years after the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, the Taliban controls the country again. Taliban fighters are now using weapons and vehicles that were originally American.
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The 9/11 attacks happened 25 years ago and were planned inside Afghanistan when the Taliban ruled there.
The U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago.
After the withdrawal, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan.
Taliban fighters are carrying American guns.
They are also using American vehicles.
This shows U.S. equipment remains in use by the Taliban.
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A cargo plane owned by Amazon crashed in Miami, hitting two cars. Five people died and five others were hurt. Officials are investigating why the crash happened.
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The crash involved an Amazon cargo plane.
It occurred in Miami on a Sunday.
The plane hit two vehicles on the ground.
Five people died in the accident.
Five other people were injured.
Federal officials have started an investigation.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
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The Eiffel Tower was closed after staff went on strike because women workers were asked to move away during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The company that runs the tower apologized and said such actions go against their values of gender equality.
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A Hindu religious group, BAPS, visited the Eiffel Tower on Saturday.
During the visit, women workers were asked to leave their posts to make space for men.
Staff protested this action, feeling it was humiliating and unfair.
The company managing the tower, SETE, said the demand to limit interaction with women should not have been accepted.
SETE's president confirmed this practice conflicts with their commitment to gender equality.
BAPS apologized for any hurt caused and said their visit was planned to avoid disruption.
Paris officials, including the mayor, called for an investigation and stressed that equality must be respected everywhere.
Political leaders in France criticized the practice and supported workers’ rights to equality.
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An Illinois woman, Corie Walsh, was charged with killing her two-year-old son after he was found dead in their home. Prosecutors said she had been closely following a high-profile murder trial of another mother before her son’s death and later told investigators she killed her son because she believed he was “the devil” and “the anti-Christ.”
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Corie Walsh, 40, faces three counts of first-degree murder for the death of her son, Barrett.
Barrett was found dead in the basement of their home in Frankfort, Illinois, last Tuesday.
Walsh was texting friends about the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother, shortly before her son was found.
Walsh told investigators she killed her son due to delusions, calling him the “devil” and “anti-Christ.”
Walsh had self-inflicted injuries and was found in a bathtub with bloody water; she was taken to a hospital.
The cause of Barrett’s death was asphyxia caused by ligature compression of the neck.
Lindsay Clancy’s trial, which involved charges of killing her three children, recently ended in a mistrial.
Authorities have not said the trial influenced Walsh’s actions and have made no public connection between the two cases.
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Tukaram Mundhe is the food commissioner in Maharashtra, India. Since May, he has led thousands of inspections in restaurants and food businesses, exposing poor hygiene and unsafe practices. His strict actions have drawn widespread attention and increased public awareness about food safety.
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Tukaram Mundhe became Maharashtra's food commissioner in May.
He has overseen over 4,000 inspections of food businesses in the state.
His team found many places with cockroaches, spoiled vegetables, and pest infestations.
Around 300 food-related business licenses have been suspended under his leadership.
Over 1,000 improvement notices have been issued to restaurants and shops.
A new complaints portal received more than 16,000 consumer complaints in three months.
Nearly 20% of food samples tested across India in 2025-26 were unsafe or mislabeled.
Mundhe's campaign is unusual for its public visibility and strict enforcement and has made him well-known in India.
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President Donald Trump warned the Canadian aircraft company Bombardier that it must build its planes in the United States to keep selling there. This statement came during a trade dispute between Canada and the US, with both countries imposing tariffs on goods from each other.
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President Trump said Bombardier must build planes in the US to sell in the US market.
Bombardier is a large Canadian company based in Montreal and important to Quebec’s economy.
Bombardier already has a factory in Kansas, USA, where it builds military planes and employs 3,500 Americans.
About half of Bombardier’s 5,100 aircraft are used by customers in the US.
The company builds jets in Canada, the US, and Mexico, following a North American trade agreement known as USMCA (CUSMA in Canada).
Canada and the US are in a trade conflict, with Canada planning tariffs on $20 billion of US goods.
Canadian officials say the US made unfair demands during trade talks, leading Canada to end negotiations.
Quebec’s premier supports Bombardier and rejects the idea that companies must produce in certain places to access markets.
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Canada will start applying new tariffs on billions of dollars of goods from the United States early Tuesday, increasing a trade conflict between the two countries. These tariffs are a response to recent US tariffs on Canadian products, and the dispute has also led to tensions between their leaders.
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Canada’s tariffs will begin at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and range from 15% to 50%.
The tariffs cover about C$27.6 billion worth of US imports, including steel, dairy, appliances, farming equipment, paper, and electronics.
These measures respond to the US imposing a 50% tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods starting August 22.
Canada’s tariffs will not apply to US goods already on their way to Canada when the tariffs begin.
US President Donald Trump criticized Canada and put a 50% tariff on Canadian cars and raw materials last month.
The trade disagreement has increased diplomatic tensions between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
A major issue in talks is Quebec’s French-language laws, which the US says may unfairly affect American businesses.
Some US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have publicly mocked Canadian leadership during the dispute.
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Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and personal lawyer to President Trump, criticized current Mayor Zohran Mamdani for planning to attend the 9/11 anniversary event at Ground Zero. Giuliani disagreed with Mamdani’s views on the cause of the September 11 attacks.
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Rudy Giuliani served as New York City mayor and was President Trump’s personal lawyer.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani planned to attend a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero.
Giuliani publicly urged Mamdani not to attend the event.
Giuliani disagreed with Mamdani’s statement about the nature of the 9/11 attacks.
The 9/11 ceremony marks the anniversary of the terrorist attacks in 2001.
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Some companies are turning job recruitment into competitions where candidates pitch ideas or perform tasks to win full-time positions. This new approach, used by companies like L’Oréal, aims to attract more applicants but can also be demanding and may disadvantage those who cannot afford to spend extra time competing for jobs.
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Yumi Liberman and her friends competed in L’Oréal’s Brandstorm competition by pitching a business idea for a haircare app.
L’Oréal’s Brandstorm had 380,000 global applicants in 2024, a 58% rise from the previous year.
Only the first-place team automatically won full-time jobs; others, like Liberman, gained jobs by impressing company leaders.
These competition-style recruitments create publicity and attract diverse applicants.
The UK’s youth unemployment rate is 16.2%, much higher than the overall 4.9%.
Some participants find these competitions intimidating and time-consuming, needing to work on projects in their free time.
Experts warn such processes can cause economic discrimination, possibly excluding talented people who cannot afford to spend months competing.
Similar competition approaches have also been used at companies like MTV during internal promotions.
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