Ethiopian federal forces have taken control of the Tigrayan capital, Mekelle, after nearly two weeks of fighting with rebel groups, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Despite this, the conflict continues in other parts of Tigray, with reports of Eritrean troops entering the area, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict.
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Ethiopian federal forces entered Mekelle as rebel forces withdrew.
The recent fighting ended a ceasefire agreement from 2022.
Rebels have lost ground but pledged to continue fighting in the countryside.
The conflict may become a long-term rebellion, similar to the fighting that began in 2020.
Ethiopia is also facing armed conflicts in other regions, Amhara and Oromia.
Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia are concerned about Ethiopia’s growing ambitions for access to the Red Sea.
Ethiopia wants a sea outlet because it has been landlocked since Eritrea’s independence.
The four neighboring countries held a summit to discuss regional cooperation and shared concerns but did not form a formal military alliance.
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Federal agents shot and wounded a person in New York City in the afternoon. The injured person is conscious and receiving hospital treatment, and local police were not involved in the shooting.
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The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in the Marble Hill neighborhood of Manhattan.
Federal law enforcement officers, including those from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), were at the scene.
The New York Police Department said their officers did not witness or take part in the shooting.
The injured person was conscious when taken to the hospital.
The FBI sent an evidence team to help the Department of Homeland Security investigate.
Videos show officers carrying an injured man into a police vehicle and a damaged car with broken windows near the scene.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she has been briefed and wants a full explanation from federal authorities.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he plans to speak with President Trump and called to stop ICE actions in the city.
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A man waiting for a Delta Air Lines flight in Southern California left the terminal, went onto the airport runway, and stole an airport vehicle. Police say he then crashed the vehicle after driving it without permission.
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The incident happened at a Southern California airport.
The man was a Delta Air Lines passenger headed for Seattle.
He left his flight and entered the tarmac area, which is where planes are parked.
He stole an airport vehicle without permission.
Police report that he crashed the vehicle after stealing it.
This event was reported recently and covered by local news.
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In Paris, France, riot police have clashed with students during nationwide protests. Many public schools have been closed since Monday and will remain closed until next week due to ongoing student and labor demonstrations lasting three weeks.
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The protests are happening across France and involve students and workers.
Public schools in Paris have been shut down since Monday.
Schools are expected to reopen only after the protests end, sometime next week.
Riot police have been actively involved in managing and controlling the protests.
The demonstrations have been ongoing for three weeks.
The protests include both student groups and labor unions.
The reason for the protests was not detailed in the report.
The situation is part of a larger national movement, not limited to Paris.
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Plans for a large new public square in central Sydney are uncertain after the New South Wales (NSW) planning minister took control of the approval process from the City of Sydney. The project has faced opposition from the NSW premier and some local businesses, and will now undergo a detailed government review.
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The new public square is planned opposite Sydney’s town hall and was expected to be finished by 2031.
Designs include a semi-circular open area facing Hyde Park, with a fountain and native trees.
The project has caused disagreement between Sydney’s lord mayor, Clover Moore, and NSW premier Chris Minns.
Premier Minns called the project expensive and disruptive, concerned it would hurt local businesses.
The NSW planning minister, Paul Scully, declared the project "state significant," moving approval from the city council to the state level.
This means the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) will assess the project, and the minister has final approval power.
Woolworths opposes the plan as one of its stores would be demolished for the square.
Lord Mayor Moore supports the state takeover and remains confident the project will be approved.
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Sixteen-year-old Persephone Berger died near St. Louis on a Saturday morning. Her family and friends are asking the police to explain why it took several days to find out the cause of her death.
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Persephone Berger was 16 years old when she died.
Her death happened near St. Louis.
The date of her death was a Saturday morning.
Family and friends want clear answers from the police.
It took days before people learned how she died.
Police have not yet provided full information about her death.
The case has attracted local attention and concern.
CBS News reported on the situation with a video segment.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is the U.S. ambassador to Greece and was previously engaged to President Donald Trump Jr., is accused of asking a businessman to send $100,000 to cover her credit card bill. This claim was reported by CBS News but has not been confirmed by Guilfoyle.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is currently the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
She was formerly engaged to President Donald Trump Jr.
Guilfoyle allegedly asked a donor to wire $100,000.
The money was reportedly requested to pay off her credit card bill.
The report comes from CBS News coverage.
The allegations have not been independently verified.
Guilfoyle’s role connects this situation to U.S. government officials.
The case involves personal financial matters and political figures.
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The United States has filed new charges against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores for conspiracy to commit torture. They are already facing drug trafficking and firearms charges after being captured in a U.S. military raid earlier this year.
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Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores were captured in January during a U.S. military raid in Venezuela.
The new charges include conspiracy to commit torture, involving waterboarding, rape, and beatings of detainees, including U.S. citizens.
Prosecutors say torture was used to intimidate and punish opponents, including kidnappings and forced injections causing seizures.
Maduro served as Venezuela’s president from 2013 to 2026 and has faced allegations of political repression.
Both Maduro and Flores deny the charges and claim immunity as Venezuelan leaders.
They are held in jail in Brooklyn and face trial in New York scheduled for next June.
U.S. officials say the charges show the administration’s dedication to justice and protecting U.S. national security.
Since Maduro’s capture, Venezuela is led by Vice President Delcy Rodriguez under pressure from the U.S. administration.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego after a 322-day deployment, the second-longest for a U.S. carrier in recent decades. Many sailors reunited emotionally with their families, including 64 new fathers meeting their babies for the first time. The deployment involved challenges like supply shortages and mental health concerns, but the crew received the Presidential Unit Citation for their service.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln was deployed for 322 days, nearly a record for a U.S. aircraft carrier.
The ship supported operations related to the Iran war.
Sailors faced supply shortages and mental health challenges during this extended deployment.
President Donald Trump said in August the deployment was "not nearly long enough."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the crew the Presidential Unit Citation for their mission.
The USS Gerald R. Ford recently set a longer record with a 326-day deployment.
64 new fathers met their babies for the first time after the ship returned.
Families experienced emotional reunions after limited communication during deployment.
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The U.S. Department of Defense announced it will livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad on December 3. Hasan is a former Army major convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, where he killed 13 people.
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Nidal Hasan was convicted for a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood that killed 13 people.
The U.S. military plans to execute Hasan by firing squad.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the execution date as December 3.
The execution will be shown to the public through a livestream.
This is an official Pentagon decision to allow public viewing of a military execution.
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A father whose daughter was killed by a repeat violent offender urged government leaders to pass a new law creating a national database of repeat violent criminals. The bill, called Logan’s Law, aims to better track violent offenders across states to prevent future crimes but has not yet advanced in Congress.
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Stephen Federico’s daughter, Logan, was killed during a break-in in South Carolina in 2025.
The suspect in her murder had over 25 felony charges and many arrests but avoided long jail time.
Logan’s Law would set up a federal database of people convicted of violent crimes and improve information sharing between states.
The bill was introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham before he died in July 2024.
Senator Darline Graham and Attorney General Todd Blanche support the bill and want it passed soon.
The bill has seen little progress in Congress despite Republican control.
Federico spoke emotionally about his loss and said the law could save many lives.
Senator Darline Graham faces a close election race against Democrat Annie Andrews in South Carolina.
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A Kenyan patient suspected of having Ebola has tested negative for the virus. The patient is a 20-year-old man who traveled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through Uganda to Kenya, the same route as the first confirmed Ebola case in Kenya.
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Preliminary tests on the Kenyan patient showed no Ebola infection.
The patient is being treated in Wajir County, Kenya.
Kenya reported its first Ebola case this week, involving a man who died after traveling from the DRC.
The Ebola outbreak started in the DRC in May and has caused over 4,200 deaths from more than 8,700 cases.
The virus strain involved is called Bundibugyo virus (BDBV), and no vaccine exists for it.
The outbreak has spread to Uganda and Kenya, with Uganda declared Ebola-free in July.
Kenya’s border screening failed to catch the first Ebola patient despite multiple temperature checks.
The World Health Organization is helping Kenya trace contacts and improve traveler screenings.
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More women in the UK are openly expressing anger, with one in five British women reporting feeling angry frequently in 2024, up from one in ten in 2020. Experts say this anger comes from the pressure of balancing work, family, and the "mental load" of household duties, along with experiences of sexism and violence.
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Chess Galea, a music artist, now openly expresses her anger instead of hiding it.
A 2024 survey found 20% of British women felt angry during much of the previous day, double the rate from 2020.
For nearly 20 years, more women than men worldwide have reported daily anger, with the gap increasing.
Psychotherapist Jennifer Cox links suppressed anger in women to physical health problems like migraines and immune issues.
Women spend about one hour more per day than men on unpaid work like chores and caregiving, according to the UK's Office for National Statistics.
The "mental load" refers to the invisible work of managing a household, which mostly falls on women.
Media portrayals of angry women are changing from negative stereotypes to more understanding and positive images.
Women expressing anger at work can face social penalties, unlike men, who are less likely to be judged negatively for anger.
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A judge has extended a temporary court order that stops President Donald Trump’s ban on certain media outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, and Politico. This means these news organizations can continue to cover Trump without restrictions while the legal case is ongoing.
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A judge blocked President Trump’s media ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico.
The block is temporary and has been extended, meaning it continues for now.
The ban aimed to stop these media outlets from attending certain Trump events or receiving information.
The court’s order allows these outlets to keep covering President Trump openly.
The legal process regarding the media ban is still underway.
The news ban involved several major American news organizations.
The judge’s decision affects media freedom during this legal dispute.
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A senior aide to U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee reportedly stopped a report that criticized the Israeli government from being shared. The report was blocked because it included negative comments about Israel’s recent decisions.
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Mike Huckabee is the current U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
David Milstein, a top aide to Huckabee, is accused of blocking a critical embassy report.
The report contained negative views about the Israeli government’s decisions.
The New York Times cited three U.S. officials who confirmed the suppression.
The report was meant to provide an honest assessment of Israel’s actions.
Stopping such reports can affect how the U.S. government understands and reacts to events in Israel.
The incident highlights tensions within diplomatic communication about Israel.
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The U.S. Army released a report on last year's midair collision near Washington, D.C., revealing many safety failures that contributed to the crash. The report points to problems in air traffic control, helicopter routes, and training, and recommends changes to avoid similar accidents.
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A midair collision happened between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
The crash was the deadliest plane accident on U.S. soil in over 20 years.
The Army report found systemwide safety breakdowns, including issues with air traffic control and military training.
Air traffic controllers did not provide clear warnings to the helicopter and airline pilots.
The helicopter’s flight route and night-vision goggles made it hard for the pilots to see the plane.
The vertical separation between the helicopter and plane was too small to be safe, considering instrument errors.
The Army is checking helicopter operations in other cities for similar risks.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is mostly satisfied with the Army’s steps to improve safety.
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Christa Pike, a woman on Tennessee’s death row, survived a failed execution by lethal injection and is now physically recovering well in the hospital. However, she faces ongoing problems with memory, concentration, and psychological trauma, and doctors are unsure how long these cognitive issues may last.
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Christa Pike was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in Tennessee.
Her execution on September 30 failed after two doses of the lethal drug pentobarbital.
She was placed on a ventilator and believed to be brain dead before regaining consciousness.
Pike has severe burns around the injection sites, causing pain and difficulty with hand movements.
She shows cognitive issues like trouble concentrating and remembering, which may last for months.
Pike is walking with help, eating regular food, and her lungs are clear.
Her lawyers say she is very traumatized by the execution attempt and the process.
Pike has expressed concern about the feelings of her victim’s family.
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The Israeli drama series "Fauda," which started on Netflix years ago, has become surprisingly popular in Lebanon, despite the complex relationship between the countries. This interest comes three years after violent attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023.
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"Fauda" is an Israeli TV drama that launched several years before 2023.
The show is now gaining attention in Lebanon, where Israeli media is usually less popular.
The surge in Lebanese interest follows the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel.
The show is available on Netflix, a popular streaming platform.
CBS News reporter Chris Livesay explained this unexpected trend.
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Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt in Tennessee after receiving two doses of lethal injection drugs. A legal expert says trying to execute her again might violate the constitutional protection against double jeopardy, which stops someone from being punished twice for the same crime.
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Christa Pike was scheduled for execution for a 1995 murder in Tennessee.
During her execution on September 30, officials gave her two doses of pentobarbital, but she remained alive.
The execution was stopped after several hours, and Pike was taken to a hospital.
Deborah Denno, a law professor, says this case is different because the state completed the full execution procedure twice.
The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment prevents someone from being punished twice for the same offense.
It is unclear if this constitutional protection applies to execution attempts, and courts have not decided this for Pike’s case.
Past Supreme Court cases allowed a second execution attempt after failure, but Pike’s case may offer new legal questions.
The 1947 Willie Francis case involved a failed electric chair execution, and the Court allowed a second attempt then.
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OpenAI shut down Russian and Iranian operations that used ChatGPT to create fake journalists and spread anti-Ukraine propaganda. These operations posted false news articles and comments online, targeting media outlets and social platforms worldwide.
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OpenAI closed accounts linked to Russian and Iranian influence campaigns using ChatGPT.
The Iranian group created seven fake journalist profiles posing as Western reporters.
These fake journalists published nearly 100 articles in various online media focused on geopolitics and the Middle East.
The activity increased after the US-Iran war started earlier in 2026.
One fake persona, claiming to be an American writer, had active social media accounts on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
OpenAI said the Russian operation used people in Latin America unknowingly to run a "think-tank" spreading anti-Ukraine messages.
The Russian front was described as the most complex fake identity effort OpenAI has stopped in over two years.
Both operations aimed to influence public opinion and political views through false information.
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