President Donald Trump blocked sanctions on Russia, about one month after he signed them into law. He also expressed that he is not a strong supporter of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while showing a more positive attitude toward Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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President Trump stopped sanctions on Russia despite previously signing the law that imposed them.
He said he "wasn't a big fan" of Ukraine's President Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Zelensky praised European leaders during a summit in Brussels.
The news discussed why President Trump appears friendlier toward Russian President Putin.
The report included a segment with BBC world affairs editor John Simpson.
John Simpson shared memories from his 60-year career in journalism.
The episode was part of the BBC Newscast podcast.
Laura Kuenssberg was the presenter of this episode.
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Countries have promised to raise large amounts of money and protect land and water to save nature, but current funding and protection efforts are not enough to meet the goals set for 2030. The U.N. biodiversity summit in Armenia will focus on how to close the gap between what countries have pledged and what has been achieved.
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Nearly 200 countries will meet at the COP17 biodiversity conference in Yerevan, Armenia.
The goal is to protect 30% of important land and water by 2030, known as the 30x30 target.
Countries pledged to raise $200 billion annually by 2030 for biodiversity protection but have raised less than half of this amount so far.
There is also a goal to reduce harmful subsidies by $500 billion, but progress on this is very limited.
Funding to help poor countries protect nature is on track, with about $19 billion raised in 2024.
Biodiversity is declining worldwide due to human activities like farming, fishing, and climate change.
Wildlife populations have dropped by an average of 73% between 1970 and 2022.
Some regions, like Latin America and Oceania, have made significant commitments toward protecting land and seas.
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Pope Leo has started working again after having lung cancer surgery in Rome earlier this week. The images released show how he is recovering from the operation.
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Pope Leo underwent lung cancer surgery in Rome.
The surgery happened earlier this week.
After the surgery, Pope Leo has begun resuming his duties.
Photos shared give a look at his health and recovery process.
The news piece was reported by Chris Livesay for CBS News.
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Rockstar Games has released a new official trailer for the video game "Grand Theft Auto VI" after many years of development. The game's creation took around ten years, according to discussions with its creators.
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"Grand Theft Auto VI" is expected to be one of the biggest video game releases ever.
Rockstar Games is the company making the game.
Development of the game took about a decade.
A new official trailer for the game has been released.
Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier talked with the game creators.
The information was shared on CBS News during a news segment.
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Katrina Law, an actor on the TV show "NCIS," talks about how her character Jessica Knight has changed in season 24. The new season includes surprising storylines and some familiar characters.
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Katrina Law plays Jessica Knight on "NCIS."
Season 24 introduces new twists in the story.
Some old characters from previous seasons return.
Katrina Law shared insights about her character’s development.
The discussion was featured on CBS News.
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There is a growing dispute about who ordered the reduction of Starlink internet speeds in Ukraine. This slowdown affected drone operations and, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, endangered lives.
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Starlink internet speeds in Ukraine were restricted.
The slowdown disrupted the use of drones.
President Zelenskyy said the disruptions put lives at risk.
It is unclear who gave the order to reduce Starlink speeds.
Starlink is a satellite internet service important for Ukraine’s communications.
The issue has caused increasing tension and debate.
Media coverage is ongoing as the situation develops.
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President Donald Trump made a comment at a rally in Georgia about Middle Eastern names, suggesting that if someone is unsure about a name from that region, they should just say "Mohammed." He said this while talking about who might be the next president of Iran.
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President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Georgia.
He made a comment about names from the Middle East.
Trump said if people are unsure about a Middle Eastern name, they can say "Mohammed."
The comment was made while discussing possible future leadership in Iran.
This remark refers to the common use of the name "Mohammed" in many Middle Eastern countries.
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Katie Zacharia was fired as White House press secretary after only five days on the job. Her short time in the role included questions about her legal qualifications and how she performed.
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Katie Zacharia served as White House press secretary for just five days.
She was dismissed amid concerns about her legal credentials.
Questions were also raised about her job performance while in the role.
Zacharia’s brief tenure was marked by controversy.
The White House has since removed her from the position.
The article does not provide details on her replacement.
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Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said it is a big mistake for President Trump’s government to limit the support the US gives Ukraine, such as satellite and intelligence help, which Ukraine uses to defend itself against Russia. He warned that reducing this aid could make Russia’s war continue longer instead of helping peace.
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Italy’s Defence Minister, Guido Crosetto, criticized the US for limiting satellite and intelligence support to Ukraine.
Crosetto called this limitation a "major mistake" that risks prolonging Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
US officials and President Trump deny that the US has slowed internet services or stopped sharing early warnings with Ukraine.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Trump’s deal to buy diesel from Russia, saying it gave Russia legitimacy during the war.
Meloni’s government has supported Ukraine with military and humanitarian aid, despite some classified details.
Crosetto said Italian military support will continue while the current government is in power but warned future aid could be harder to approve because of upcoming elections.
A far-right Italian party, Futuro Nazionale, led by Roberto Vannacci, opposes helping Ukraine and is sympathetic to Russia.
Crosetto strongly condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine, calling them evil.
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A shooting at a school in Bend, Oregon, resulted in the deaths of three children and one teacher. Police say a teacher tried to stop the 16-year-old shooter when he entered the school.
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The shooting happened in an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Four people died: three students and one teacher.
The shooter was a 16-year-old student.
Police revealed that a teacher attempted to stop the shooter.
The incident has led to evacuations and increased police activity in the area.
Authorities are investigating the timeline and details of the shooting.
This event is part of ongoing concerns about school safety in the United States.
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Two wildfires in Southern California, near Malibu and Orange County, have caused evacuations. The fires are spreading due to hot, dry weather and strong Santa Ana winds.
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Wildfires are burning in Malibu and Orange County, California.
Authorities have ordered people to leave their homes to stay safe.
Hot and dry weather conditions make the fires worse.
Strong Santa Ana winds are spreading the fires quickly.
Firefighters are working to control the fires.
The situation is ongoing and under close watch by officials.
Residents are advised to follow evacuation orders.
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British RAF jets had two close encounters with unknown drones flying high above the North Sea during training this year. Separately, hundreds of British troops will go to Poland next month to practice scenarios related to the war in Ukraine, alongside French and German forces.
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RAF jets reported two near collisions with unidentified drones flying at 17,000 feet, much higher than the legal limit for drones.
The RAF informed police about the drone sightings, and several external investigations are ongoing.
British troops will join a military exercise in Poland next month simulating deployment to Ukraine after a possible ceasefire.
The exercise in Poland will also include soldiers from France and Germany and is described as the first of its kind.
Separately, the White House is looking to reduce diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russian ships amid ongoing war in Ukraine.
Nine women have accused officers from Devon and Cornwall police of abuse. The police deny covering up but promise better protection for victims.
The European Union is considering plans to allow Britons under 30 to work in Europe, possibly relaxing visa and tuition fee demands.
The BBC may cancel the long-running TV show DIY SOS as a cost-saving measure despite its work helping families.
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More than one million people in the UK who have never smoked cigarettes now use vapes, according to a recent survey. Many say they started vaping due to social reasons, stress, or the habit of holding something in their hands, even though vaping contains nicotine, which is addictive.
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Over one million UK residents who never smoked cigarettes now vape.
Vaping was originally designed to help smokers quit cigarettes.
Nicotine in vapes is addictive and can cause withdrawal symptoms like irritability and anxiety.
Some people vape to manage feelings like social anxiety or stress.
Vaping can become a regular, automatic habit connected with other activities like using phones or computers.
Young adults, especially those aged 25-34, are the most likely to vape daily or occasionally.
The long-term health effects of vaping are not yet fully known.
Some experts say vaping may prevent people from starting to smoke traditional cigarettes, which are more harmful.
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Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank during the olive harvest, setting fires and beating people including a U.S. photojournalist. Local officials reported violence in several villages, and rights groups say Israeli security forces have often failed to stop or punish the attackers.
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Attacks took place in at least eight Palestinian villages in the northern West Bank during the olive harvest season.
Israeli settlers set fire to cars and trees and physically assaulted residents and a foreign photojournalist.
Heidi Levine, a Washington Post photographer, was beaten and hospitalized after being assaulted by masked settlers.
The West Bank has about 3 million Palestinians and over 500,000 Israeli settlers, and has been under Israeli military control since 1967.
The number of settler attacks has increased sharply this year, especially before Israel’s Oct. 27 elections.
Rights groups and some governments accuse Israel of allowing or even assisting settlers in these attacks.
Israeli military condemned the violence and reported that soldiers fired live ammunition at an unarmed Palestinian village council member.
The U.S. State Department condemned violence in the West Bank and offered support to the injured journalist.
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The Justice Department under President Donald Trump warned California officials that processing ballots from people suspected of being noncitizens could lead to criminal investigation and prosecution. This comes as the administration sued California to stop counting mail ballots from likely noncitizen voters until their immigration status is verified.
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The Trump administration sent a letter warning local California officials about risks of processing ballots from suspected noncitizens.
The Justice Department said noncitizen voting in federal elections is a federal crime.
Officials who help or ignore this crime could face legal consequences.
The warning follows a lawsuit filed by the administration against California.
The lawsuit aims to block counting mail ballots from voters identified as likely noncitizens.
This issue is part of a larger conflict between the Trump administration and California.
The warning came from Trent McCotter, the acting deputy attorney general at the Justice Department.
The focus is on ensuring only eligible voters' ballots are counted in the upcoming midterm election.
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President Donald Trump described the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran as a "military exercise" during a rally, despite the Pentagon officially reporting that 21 U.S. troops have died in the conflict. The administration has avoided calling the situation a full war, even though casualties continue to grow.
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President Trump called the conflict with Iran a “military exercise” at a rally in Georgia.
The Pentagon updated the death toll of U.S. troops in the Iran conflict to 21.
Since February 28, 865 U.S. service members have been wounded in the operations connected to Iran.
Trump previously described the conflict as “small potatoes” and preferred calling it a military conflict, not a war.
Two noncombat deaths were included in the recent casualty update: an Army National Guard member who died in Kuwait and a Navy member who died by suicide.
The Pentagon is committed to accurately reporting all U.S. military casualties in the conflict.
Other Republican leaders also avoid calling the conflict a war, using terms like “limited operation” or denying active shooting at times.
This characterization comes as public dissatisfaction with the conflict grows and midterm elections approach.
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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed outside forces for violent student protests demanding his resignation. The protests, which began over corruption and poor university conditions, have spread across several cities and involved clashes with police.
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Student protests in Albania have turned violent, with clashes between police and demonstrators.
Protesters are calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign due to corruption and bad university conditions.
Rama accused “foreign hands” of stirring unrest and denied that the protests reflect genuine local concerns.
The protests started after the sale of part of Albania’s coastline to a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
Demonstrators targeted banks, government buildings, and set fires in several cities beyond the capital, Tirana.
Police detained 160 people for alleged violence during the protests.
Rama rejected resignation demands but expressed willingness to discuss education cost issues.
Albania is trying to join the European Union, but corruption and organized crime slow down the process.
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This article shares popular costume ideas for Halloween 2026, inspired by TV shows, movies, and current trends. Outfits like Claudia Winkleman from The Traitors, characters from the series Off Campus, and Nikki from the horror film Obsession are expected to be popular choices.
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People want Halloween costumes that are extraordinary, glamorous, and a bit funny, not just scary.
Claudia Winkleman’s look from the TV show The Traitors will be a common choice.
Characters Dean and Allie from Off Campus dress as J-Lo and Maverick, providing couple costume ideas.
Nikki from the horror movie Obsession is a trendy costume, especially her red and black zebra print top.
Some popular older shows and movies like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Practical Magic may see a comeback in costume choices.
Fans are also inspired by this year’s hit films, such as Wuthering Heights and The Odyssey, for Gothic-style costumes.
Special effects makeup artists are preparing to help people replicate these looks.
Costume shops report high demand and waitlists for some popular outfit pieces.
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Many schools in parts of England are changing their half-term holiday from one week to two weeks. This change creates challenges for parents who must find extra childcare and manage work during the longer break. Some local councils and schools have adopted the two-week break, while others prefer the traditional one-week holiday.
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Some councils in England, like Nottinghamshire and Bromley, plan two-week half-term holidays for 2026/27.
Most schools still use the one-week half-term, but some academies and faith schools choose their own dates.
The number of pupils attending academies in England is now over 60%, leading to more varied school calendars.
Surrey County Council tried a two-week half term in 2026 but will switch back to one week in 2027 after concerns from head teachers.
Parents find the longer break hard to manage because childcare options are limited and often costly.
Some parents say the second week of a longer half term provides less educational benefit for children.
In Wales, plans for a two-week half term were dropped, but some schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland have longer breaks.
The change in school holidays forces some families to rely on family or friends for extra childcare during the longer break.
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An American photojournalist was hurt after being attacked by Israeli settlers while Palestinians were harvesting olives in the West Bank. The incident took place in northern Israel and involved violence during the olive harvest season.
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The victim is an American photojournalist working in the West Bank area.
The attackers were Israeli settlers.
The attack happened during the olive harvest, a time when Palestinians gather olives.
The location is in northern Israel, in the West Bank region.
The photojournalist was taken to the hospital after the attack.
The incident was reported by CBS News senior reporter Dov Lieber.
Such attacks are part of ongoing tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the region.
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