A team of researchers searched near a remote island in the South Pacific to find Amelia Earhart’s missing plane but did not find it. They learned that what looked like a possible plane in satellite images was actually a group of large trees along the shore.
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The search took place near Nikumaroro Island, specifically at the Taraia Peninsula.
Satellite images from 2020 showed a strange shape that looked like part of a plane.
When the team visited, they found only natural debris, mainly trees, not the aircraft.
Some debris had broken apart and washed away before the researchers arrived.
Amelia Earhart’s plane has been missing for many years since her 1937 flight.
The research team shared their results publicly on Sunday.
This was part of ongoing efforts to learn what happened to Earhart's flight.
The discovery helps explain the earlier satellite image but does not solve the mystery.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham of the UK says nearly one million young people are not working, studying, or training, which he calls both an economic and moral problem. He urges the government to focus on helping young people find jobs instead of just giving benefits, and a new plan to create thousands of job opportunities for youth is expected soon.
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Almost one million people aged 16 to 24 in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (called Neets).
Burnham calls this situation an economic catastrophe and moral failure.
He says factors like Covid lockdowns, social media impact, education focused on university, and lack of job opportunities caused this problem.
Burnham wants the government to focus on young people’s ambitions and help them get jobs, not just provide welfare payments.
The government plans to create tens of thousands of new apprenticeships and job placements in various industries.
A review on youth employment, led by former health secretary Alan Milburn, will be published next month.
Milburn said the government spends much more on welfare than on helping young people find work.
Chancellor John Healey has said the government has a moral duty to improve welfare spending.
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An official inquiry into a February protest in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit has found that most protesters were peaceful and that there is little proof of violence by the protesters. The investigation is also looking into police actions, including the use of force and crowd control measures during the event.
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The protest took place at Sydney’s town hall in February against President Isaac Herzog’s visit.
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) is investigating the police’s use of OC spray and claims of excessive force.
Video footage showed police punching protesters and grabbing Muslim worshippers during sunset prayers.
Protesters were mostly peaceful early in the protest, with later actions mainly being verbal and related to marching.
Police charged 30 people with various offenses, but many charges were later dropped.
The law limiting protests at the time was declared unconstitutional two months after the protest.
The inquiry is reviewing 400 complaints and around 1,000 hours of footage.
The investigation also looks at whether police behavior was widespread or officially allowed.
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Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John denies accusations of inappropriate behavior towards women and says he is not on leave from the party. An internal party investigation and a police review, which closed without charges, are underway regarding the claims.
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Senator Jordon Steele-John has been accused of multiple misconduct allegations from 2017 to 2025.
Greens leader David Shoebridge said Steele-John took leave from the party room, but Steele-John denies this.
Police investigated a sexual assault claim but closed the case with no charges.
An internal party investigation into the allegations has started.
Steele-John uses a wheelchair and was first elected to the Senate in Western Australia in 2017.
A 47-page party dossier about previous allegations and media strategy was made years ago.
Steele-John says the dossier aimed to protect the women involved from media attention.
The allegations were revealed soon after the party agreed on election candidate timelines, raising questions about timing.
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President Donald Trump defended his decision to delay key sanctions and tariffs against Russia, saying it helps keep peace talks alive in the Ukraine conflict. Several Republicans criticized him, saying the move weakens pressure on Russia and might extend the war.
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President Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia included in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
He said enforcing sanctions might stop Russia from negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump claims Russia is not helping Iran as much as it could, and lifting sanctions might prevent increased support for Iran.
Trump criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for attacking Russian diesel refineries, saying it hurts U.S. farmers and businesses.
Some Republicans, including Senators Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Ted Cruz, sharply oppose the waiver, saying it helps Russia and harms Ukraine.
The sanctions were scheduled to start but remain on hold while the waiver is active.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions might be re-imposed after a 60-day review of their economic impact.
The bill passed the Senate with a strong majority of 86-11 votes.
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Kenya has confirmed its eighth case of Ebola during a regional outbreak spreading from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The virus is the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine or specific treatment, and health authorities are taking steps to prevent further spread.
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Kenya detected its eighth Ebola case, a 49-year-old man who showed symptoms and was quarantined.
The man likely caught the virus from Kenya’s first Ebola patient, who died after traveling from the DRC.
Four new cases were reported on the previous day, including three healthcare workers.
The current outbreak started in May in the DRC and involves over 9,400 cases and 4,500 deaths.
Ituri province in the DRC is the center of the outbreak, responsible for nearly 75% of cases.
North Kivu province in the DRC is imposing travel bans and public gathering limits to stop the virus.
Uganda recently had 20 confirmed cases and was declared Ebola-free in August.
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has no vaccine or specific treatment currently available.
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Kansas may elect its first Democratic senator since 1932. Current polls show Republican Senator Roger Marshall slightly behind Democrat Adam Hamilton as the midterm elections approach.
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President Donald Trump will campaign in Kansas, a typically Republican state.
Polls show Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican, trailing Democrat Adam Hamilton by one point.
Kansas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1932.
The midterm elections are coming soon and Kansas is seen as a competitive race.
The article is based on coverage from CBS News and includes a video report.
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AI companies have used songs from Australian artists like Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave to train their systems without paying for the rights. The International Confederation of Music Publishers warns that tech firms are pressuring the Australian government to change copyright laws, which could reduce protections for creators.
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AI models were trained on music from Australian artists, including Kylie Minogue, Nick Cave, G-Flip, and Hilltop Hoods, without compensation.
The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) represents major music companies like Sony, Warner, and Universal.
ICMP warns that tech firms want Australia to weaken copyright laws to allow use of creative works without payment.
Australia is the only country seriously considering relaxing copyright rules for AI training, while 62 other countries have not changed their laws.
AI companies claim their models don’t use Australian content because of copyright laws, but evidence shows otherwise.
The Australian government faces pressure from tech companies to change laws, with concerns raised about “strong-arming.”
A parliamentary committee recommended reviewing copyright laws but emphasized that creators should keep control and be paid.
AI training datasets reportedly include millions of songs from YouTube, showing widespread use of copyrighted music in AI development.
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Piracy off the coast of Somalia has increased since April 2026, especially near the town of Bander Beyla. Fishing communities face hardships due to restrictions, arrests, and confusion between fishermen and pirates. Piracy is supported not just at sea but also by networks on land involving family and clan ties.
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Bander Beyla, a fishing town in Somalia, is a center of renewed piracy activity.
Illegal foreign fishing has reduced local fish and lobster catches, harming fishermen's livelihoods.
Somali local authorities banned fishing for two months starting late August to stop pirates disguising as fishermen.
Fishermen risk arrest or violence if caught at sea, either by local authorities or international navies.
Dozens of people have been arrested for helping pirates by delivering food or supplies.
Business owners are warned not to sell goods to pirates or face being labeled as pirates themselves.
Some pirates come from the local community and rely on family and clan networks for support.
Experts say clan relationships help pirates get money, equipment, and protection needed for hijackings.
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In Wichita, Kansas, a pickup truck drove onto a youth soccer field during a game, killing a man and a 6-year-old boy. Police are investigating the cause of this crash.
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The incident happened at a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas.
A pickup truck sped onto the soccer field during the game.
Two people died: one adult man and one 6-year-old boy.
Police are currently investigating why the driver entered the field.
The event is under active review by local law enforcement.
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A U.S. Air Force airman died after falling while rappelling from the ceiling inside the Alamodome stadium in San Antonio, Texas. The incident happened during a football game event on Saturday.
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The airman was a member of the U.S. Air Force.
He fell while rappelling, which means descending using ropes.
The fall occurred inside the Alamodome stadium in San Antonio, Texas.
The incident took place on a Saturday during a football game event.
The airman was injured due to the fall and later died from his injuries.
Authorities reported the incident soon after it happened.
The situation was covered by CBS News shortly after the event.
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Four Canadian service members died in an incident at a military base in Alberta, which also caused a large fire. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the event as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for the country’s military.
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Four Canadian military personnel were killed during the incident.
The incident took place at a military base in Alberta, Canada.
A large fire broke out as a result of the incident.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney commented on the tragedy.
The prime minister called it one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada’s military.
Details about the cause of the incident and fire were not included.
The event has drawn national attention in Canada.
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Around 500,000 people marched in France to protest poor school conditions and the high cost of living. President Emmanuel Macron said the protests included violent actions from radical far-left groups and criminals.
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About half a million people participated in protests across France.
The protests focused on poor school conditions and high living costs.
President Macron described some violence as caused by radical far-left groups and criminals.
The protests gained significant attention but were marked by unrest.
The situation took place recently in France.
The government's response highlighted concerns about security and order.
The protests reflect ongoing social and economic issues in the country.
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Alberta is holding a vote on whether to stay part of Canada or start a process to leave the country. The vote is expected to favor staying, but it has caused disagreement among people, including within families.
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Alberta voters will decide on a referendum about the province's future in Canada.
The referendum asks if Alberta should remain in Canada or hold a separate vote to leave.
The group supporting staying in Canada is expected to win.
The referendum has created tensions among residents of Alberta.
A family in Buck Lake has members with opposing views on the separation issue.
The referendum is a significant political event in Alberta and Canada.
The report was made by a BBC journalist who met the family to show different opinions.
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President Donald Trump said there has been "great progress" in talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that if the U.S. supports Russia, it would be a serious mistake.
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President Trump talked about progress in ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The war in Ukraine started when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned the U.S. not to side with Russia.
Zelenskyy said supporting Russia would be a "historic mistake."
The conversation happened as part of ongoing discussions about the war and U.S. foreign policy.
This news was reported from West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Most Americans feel the U.S. economy is heading in the wrong direction. Many people are struggling with the rising cost of living and are not hopeful about economic improvements soon.
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A majority of Americans believe the economy is on the "wrong track."
Rising costs for everyday goods and services are causing financial pain for many people.
Consumer confidence, which means how people feel about the economy and their spending, is low.
This negative view affects how people might vote in elections.
The report comes from a news segment discussing recent economic surveys and public opinion.
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The UK may face its first named storm of the autumn this week due to a strong jet stream causing unsettled weather and rain across the country. A deep low pressure system could bring heavy rain and strong winds, especially in southern England and Wales, by Friday.
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A strong jet stream over North America is expected to drive stormy weather to the UK later this week.
Rain will affect all parts of the UK, with varying amounts based on the storm's exact path.
Temperatures this October have generally been 1 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal despite a chilly recent weekend.
Some areas in southern England are under severe drought conditions due to very low rainfall this autumn.
By Friday, a deep low pressure system may bring heavy rain and gale-force winds mostly to southern England and Wales.
If the storm is considered severe, it could be named "Storm Austen" by weather authorities.
The exact storm path is uncertain and could affect Scotland and Northern Ireland if it moves further north.
Weather warnings might be issued if the expected storm causes significant impacts.
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A Russian man working secretly for Ukraine’s intelligence has shared videos showing surveillance missions he says he did inside Russia. He claims to have helped with Ukrainian drone attacks on military targets but gave limited details, so it is hard to confirm his story.
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The man is a Russian saboteur involved with Ukraine's intelligence services.
He shared reconnaissance videos showing his work inside Russia.
He says he helped Ukrainian drone strikes on strategic bombers and munitions factories.
The man is named Ivan in the report; his full identity is not disclosed.
His claims were featured in a BBC World Service documentary.
He was cautious about providing details, making verification difficult.
The news relates to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The reconnaissance videos are part of Ukraine’s efforts to weaken Russian military targets.
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Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could face a fine of up to £100 under new government rules aimed at reducing antisocial behavior on public transport. The government will also launch a national campaign to encourage rail passengers to keep noise levels down during their journeys.
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People playing loud music on buses in England may be fined up to £100.
New rules target loud music, littering, vaping, and threatening behavior on public transport.
Local authorities have new powers to enforce these measures, but bus drivers will not handle enforcement.
Authorized officers, including Transport Safety Officers and police, will manage rule enforcement.
A national campaign called "share the carriage, not the noise" will promote quieter travel on trains.
Existing laws allow fines up to £1,000 and removal from trains for refusing to stop noisy behavior.
Transport and union representatives support the crackdown but stress the need to address violence and abuse on transport.
Questions remain about how local police will enforce rules on buses, where British Transport Police rarely operate.
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