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Police used batons and pepper spray to control far-right protesters in Portsmouth who clashed with officers after asylum seekers arrived by boat. The protest involved around 200 people and led to injuries among police, with investigations launched into violence and property damage.
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Around 200 far-right protesters wearing masks gathered in Portsmouth to oppose asylum seekers arriving by boat.
Police used batons and synthetic pepper spray (called Pava spray) to maintain order during clashes.
Officers were injured, including a new recruit who had finished training just three days before.
The protest followed a similar event in Dover the previous day, where activists blocked the port.
The asylum seekers arrived on a large dinghy after a 10-hour journey from Normandy, France.
Officials are concerned that people smuggling routes are expanding along England’s south coast.
The Home Office and police are investigating assaults and criminal damage related to the protests.
Some politicians questioned why police intelligence did not prevent unrest at the ports.
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Israel’s air force conducted two airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon, killing at least 12 people, including children. The attacks followed Hezbollah drone attacks and came amid ongoing violence between Israel and Hezbollah despite a recent truce.
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Israeli airstrikes hit the village of Kfar Rumman early Monday, killing 12 people including 2 children.
Eight others were wounded, including children and paramedics.
One strike hit a building housing families; another targeted a car with paramedics inside.
Israel said the strikes were retaliation for Hezbollah drone attacks on Israeli troops.
Hezbollah has not claimed responsibility for the drone attacks or issued a statement.
The strikes occurred days after Israel announced control over a nearby strategic hill.
In June, Lebanon and Israel agreed to a U.S.-mediated framework aimed at reducing conflict, but little progress has been made.
Hezbollah refuses to disarm, and Israel demands disarmament of the group throughout Lebanon before withdrawing forces.
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Around 200 people protested in Portsmouth after 120 migrants arrived by boat from France. The protest became violent, injuring several police officers and damaging vehicles, leading police to investigate those responsible.
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About 120 migrants crossed the English Channel in a dinghy and were brought to Portsmouth.
Around 200 protesters, some masked, confronted police in riot gear at Eastney Landing ferry port.
Several police officers were hurt, though their injuries were not serious.
Police protected coaches carrying migrants and used a dispersal order to control the crowd.
No arrests have been made yet, but investigations are ongoing to identify offenders.
The protest was linked to far-right supporter Daniel Thomas, who livestreamed the event.
Migrants were later moved from Portsmouth to a processing center in Kent.
Policing Minister Sarah Jones condemned the violence and warned that illegal actions during protests will be punished.
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Pope Leo XIV returned to a sanctuary in Genazzano, Italy, where he prayed soon after being elected pope. He revealed a new fresco showing himself praying, as a permanent sign of his connection to the place.
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Pope Leo XIV visited the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel two days after his election in May 2025.
The sanctuary is run by Augustinian friars and has been important for pilgrims since the 15th century.
Pope Leo XIV is part of the Augustinian religious order and has visited the site many times before.
The new fresco of Pope Leo XIV praying is displayed in the basilica’s upper cornice.
Past popes, including Pope Urban VIII in 1630, have also been honored with portraits at this sanctuary.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the sanctuary with his fellow Augustinian brothers on September 7, 2026.
The pope described his visit as a way to pray to the Madonna of Good Counsel, expressing his lifelong devotion.
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for upcoming trips to France and South America, as well as events at the Vatican this autumn.
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Pope Leo XIV returned to a sanctuary in Genazzano, Italy, where he prayed shortly after his election. He revealed a new fresco of himself praying, honoring the place and its significance to his religious order.
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Pope Leo XIV visited the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, south of Rome.
He unveiled a fresco showing him praying, placed on the basilica's upper cornice.
The sanctuary is important to his Augustinian religious order and has been a pilgrimage site since the 15th century.
Pope Leo XIV first visited two days after his election in May 2025, during his first outing as pope.
Previous popes, starting from Pope Urban VIII in 1630, have also had portraits commemorating their visits.
The sanctuary was raised to a minor basilica by Pope Leo XIII, who also expanded the nearby convent.
Pope Leo XIV referenced his 2025 visit during a Mass commemorating the birth of Mary.
The Vatican is preparing for upcoming events and the pope’s trips to France and South America later this year.
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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said there was meaningful progress after peace talks with Russia and Ukraine. U.S. negotiators visited Moscow and Kyiv to encourage dialogue and both sides agreed to a three-day ceasefire to support talks.
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Steve Witkoff is a U.S. special envoy involved in peace talks.
U.S. negotiators went to both Moscow (Russia) and Kyiv (Ukraine).
The purpose was to help start more discussions to end the war.
Before the visit, Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop shooting for three days.
This ceasefire aimed to create a peaceful environment for the talks.
Witkoff described the results of the talks as “substantive progress.”
The talks focus on finding a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. economy was about to grow strongly. However, after a better-than-expected jobs report for August showing 162,000 new jobs, he expressed frustration over inflation and interest rates instead of celebrating the news.
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President Trump promised an economic boom for 20 months.
August's job report showed 162,000 new jobs, more than expected.
Hiring had been slow in recent months before August.
Inflation and interest rates remain concerns for President Trump.
Trump criticized financial markets, the Federal Reserve, and U.S. trade partners.
He disagreed with the economic view that strong job growth might increase inflation.
The jobs report came about two months before the U.S. election.
Trump made his comments speaking from the Oval Office.
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Hurricane Lowell is expected to pass near the Hawaiian Islands, bringing heavy rains and storms. Residents in Hawaii are preparing for the possible impacts from the hurricane.
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Hurricane Lowell is moving close to the Hawaiian Islands.
The storm could cause heavy rain and strong winds in Hawaii.
Local residents are getting ready for potential flooding and storm damage.
Authorities may issue warnings or safety instructions soon.
The situation is being closely monitored by weather experts.
CBS News reporter Carter Evans is providing updates on the storm.
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Republicans face challenges in the upcoming Senate elections, with forecasts showing Democrats leading in nine of the 12 key races. Democrats need to win four Republican-held seats and keep all their own to take control of the Senate, which Republicans currently hold 53-47.
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Nate Silver’s forecast shows Democrats ahead in North Carolina, Georgia, Minnesota, Maine, Ohio, New Hampshire, Michigan, Texas, and Alaska.
Republicans lead only in Iowa, Kansas, and Florida according to the same forecast.
Democrats must flip four Republican seats and hold their current ones to gain Senate control.
The Cook Political Report confirms a shift toward Democrats in several battleground races.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, expresses confidence Republicans will keep the majority.
Democrats believe the Senate map favors them, focusing on issues like affordability and health care.
Key races include North Carolina’s Roy Cooper (D) versus Michael Whatley (R), and Maine’s Troy Jackson (D) challenging Susan Collins (R).
Fundraising shows Cooper has raised over $35 million, while Whatley raised $16.1 million, showing strong Democratic financial support.
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The UK government, led by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, will announce a ban on trade in goods and some services from illegal Israeli settlements. This move marks a stronger UK position supporting Palestinian rights, and it calls for respect of international law and the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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The UK plans to ban trade in goods and some services from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law.
Ed Miliband will use stronger language than previous leaders to highlight humanitarian issues faced by Palestinians in Gaza.
The UK aims to support a two-state solution, promoting Palestinian rights and international law.
Israel and the US have criticized the UK’s position, with Israel warning of possible retaliations.
Polls show a majority of UK adults support the trade ban on illegal settlements by more than two to one.
The UK may join other countries at the International Court of Justice to challenge Israeli settlement activity.
The UK government does not plan to impose sanctions related to aid restrictions on Gaza or label the situation there as genocide.
The announcement comes despite concerns that it could affect Israeli political outcomes in upcoming elections.
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The far-right party AfD won a large victory in a regional election in Germany. This result surprised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The news was reported by CBS News.
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The AfD is a far-right political party in Germany.
The party won a major victory in a recent regional election.
This win was unexpected and surprised Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The event took place in Germany, focusing on regional political results.
CBS News covered and reported on the election outcome.
Friedrich Merz is the current Chancellor of Germany.
The election result shows changing political support in Germany.
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The Taliban continues to control Afghanistan by using weapons and equipment left behind after the United States withdrew in 2021. These American arms help the group maintain its power in the country.
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The U.S. pulled its troops out of Afghanistan in 2021.
Large amounts of American weapons and gear were left behind during the withdrawal.
The Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan since the U.S. left.
The group uses the leftover U.S. weapons and equipment to keep its hold on Afghanistan.
This situation shows how military support can remain in place after a country's army departs.
The use of U.S. gear by the Taliban was reported by CBS News.
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This podcast episode discusses several current issues in the United States, including President Donald Trump’s efforts to limit mail-in voting before the November midterm elections, the mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s high-profile murder case, and Jared Kushner’s role as a peace envoy after meetings with Presidents Zelensky and Putin. The episode also talks about public reactions to Trump’s proposed new Space Force uniform.
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President Donald Trump is trying to change mail-in voting rules before the November midterm elections.
Ballot papers for mail-in voting have already been sent in several states.
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children; her trial has attracted many conspiracy theories.
The trial of Lindsay Clancy is one of the biggest murder trials in the U.S. and has been widely covered on TV and social media.
Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, met with Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin as part of peace efforts.
There is debate about Kushner’s qualifications to act as a peace envoy.
Some people compared Trump’s new Space Force uniform designs to Nazi SS officers’ uniforms.
The podcast is hosted by Sarah Smith, Sumi Somaskanda, and Marianna Spring and produced by the BBC.
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Lithuanian citizens are preparing for a possible attack by Russia. At the same time, U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings in Moscow and Kyiv to discuss related issues.
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Lithuanian people are organizing themselves to respond if Russia becomes aggressive.
The situation is tense because of concerns about Russia's actions.
Two U.S. special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, visited Moscow and Kyiv.
The envoys held talks in both Russia and Ukraine.
These efforts show international attention to the conflict risks in the region.
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President Donald Trump shared a new idea for the United States Space Force uniform on social media, but it was quickly criticized online. The article explains that the Space Force faces challenges in creating its own identity and traditions because it is a very new military branch compared to others like the Army and Navy.
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President Trump posted a new design for the Space Force uniform on Truth Social.
The uniform design was compared to costumes from science fiction movies and historical military uniforms.
The U.S. Space Force was created in December 2019 and is the newest branch of the U.S. military.
Older military branches like the Army and Navy have taken centuries to develop their unique uniforms and traditions.
Space Force has had to create many new symbols, such as personnel names ("Guardians"), a motto, emblems, and a song.
Its official service dress uniform was introduced in early 2024 but faced public criticism.
Building a strong cultural identity for a new military branch is difficult, especially in today’s world of social media.
The article compares the challenge of making a "heritage" uniform for Space Force to marketing products with a long history, which the Space Force lacks.
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An armed man tried to attack Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, at the Canfield Fair. The man injured several people before police stopped him.
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The incident happened at the Canfield Fair during a campaign event.
The attacker was identified as Patrick Havas, 38 years old.
He forced his way through the crowd, knocking down people.
He was carrying a taser and two pistols.
Several people were injured before law enforcement intervened.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol stopped the attacker.
Amy Acton is Ohio’s former public health director.
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Jared Kushner, President Trump's special envoy, said the lack of progress on rebuilding Gaza is connected to upcoming Israeli elections in October. He indicated political issues in Israel, especially relating to Prime Minister Netanyahu, are slowing down U.S. efforts to disarm Hamas and restore Gaza after years of conflict.
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Israel will hold elections in late October with a close race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents.
Jared Kushner spoke about political challenges in Israel affecting Gaza rehabilitation during a conference in Kyiv.
U.S. efforts aim to disarm Hamas and bring investment to rebuild Gaza, but progress is stalled.
Israel has not provided guarantees needed for a new police force in Gaza that would work independently of Hamas.
Israel continues airstrikes in Gaza, which Israel says are for security against Hamas threats.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas started nearly a year ago after a war sparked by Hamas' attack on Israel.
Hamas agreed to the U.S.-backed plan to disarm gradually but resists taking steps without Israel fulfilling its commitments.
Netanyahu rejected the peace plan’s call for withdrawal from Gaza territory until Hamas is fully disarmed.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed near Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring others. Authorities have released more information about the incident.
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The crash involved an Amazon cargo airplane.
The accident happened close to Miami International Airport.
Five people died in the crash.
Several others were injured.
Officials are providing updates as they learn more about what happened.
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Iran has warned it will respond if the United States attacks Iranian oil tankers. This news comes as people become more worried about rising energy prices.
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Iran threatens to retaliate against U.S. strikes on its oil tankers.
The U.S. has conducted strikes targeting Iranian tankers.
These events increase concerns about energy costs worldwide.
The situation adds tension between Iran and the United States.
Energy prices may rise due to the conflict around the tankers.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Taurean Small.
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