A BBC news team was filming a report about shoplifting at a Greggs bakery in Bearwood, near Birmingham, when two men openly stole food in front of them. The men acted aggressively toward a female worker who tried to stop them, and staff said such thefts happen there multiple times daily.
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The incident happened at a Greggs store in Bearwood, near Birmingham.
Two men with backpacks stole items openly while a BBC crew was filming.
The thieves did not hide their faces and swore at a female employee who tried to intervene.
The theft lasted about 55 seconds.
Workers said shoplifting occurs multiple times every day at this location.
Greggs stated it takes shoplifting seriously and has increased security in its stores.
Greggs also works closely with the police to address the problem.
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Police in Santa Fe, New Mexico, chased and captured a runaway horse before a parade on September 13. The horse was safely caught with the help of police on motorbikes and a cowboy using a lasso, then given water and returned to the parade area.
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A horse ran away before the Desfile de la Gente parade in Santa Fe.
Police officers used motorbikes to follow and corner the horse.
A cowboy captured the horse using a lasso.
The horse was unharmed during the chase and capture.
After being caught, the horse was given water.
The horse was then led back to the parade start.
The Santa Fe Police Department shared the event on Facebook.
The incident happened on September 13, 2024.
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A Sydney man named Omar Yassine is accused of verbally abusing a 13-year-old Muslim girl on a bus, calling her hateful names including "terrorist." He was denied bail in court and will face further legal proceedings.
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Omar Yassine allegedly called a 13-year-old Muslim girl offensive names on a Sydney bus.
The girl recorded the abuse on video, which was shared online and reported to police.
Yassine was arrested at his home and charged with stalking and intimidation to cause fear.
The girl was wearing a hijab and in her school uniform during the attack.
Yassine has a 46-page criminal record and was recently on a community corrections order.
A judge denied Yassine bail, citing concern for the vulnerable victim and his history.
Yassine interrupted the court and expressed anger when bail was refused.
The local member of parliament condemned the alleged hate speech and supported the victim.
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Shoplifting in parts of England has increased since before the pandemic, leading some stores to increase security measures like locking doors during business hours. Police say the thefts are done by organized groups who plan their thefts carefully, sometimes filming items to steal and using tricks like hiding goods in prams.
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Shoplifting crimes in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex rose from 28,048 in 2019/20 to 42,674 in 2025/26.
Overall crime in England and Wales dropped 4% last year, but more suspects were charged.
Boutique owner Paige Mengers keeps her store doors locked during open hours after a theft involving wire cutters.
Police say theft groups are well organized, scouting shops before stealing specific items quickly.
Some shops use lone worker alarms to protect staff working alone at night.
Rural shops also face theft, with gangs stealing high-value products like meat and alcohol.
Social media is used by some business owners to identify and shame thieves.
Police in Canterbury set up a special retail crime team to deal with repeat offenders.
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Victoria’s Labor government has announced new powers that allow police and Protective Services Officers to stop and search people for knives anywhere and anytime using handheld metal detectors. This follows a law called Jack’s Law from Queensland, despite experts warning there is no clear proof these searches reduce violent crime.
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Police and Protective Services Officers in Victoria will get 1,200 handheld metal detectors to search people in public places.
The new powers are named after Jack Beasley, a 17-year-old who was fatally stabbed in 2019 in Queensland.
Experts, including criminologists and human rights groups, say there is no evidence these powers help reduce knife violence.
Critics warn the searches can lead to police targeting marginalized groups and threatening human rights.
In Queensland, 160,997 people were stopped and scanned between July 2025 and June 2026, mostly males, with Indigenous people overrepresented.
Current law in Victoria allows police to search only in designated areas, but this will expand to anywhere under the new rules.
The Victorian government says it will work with legal experts to ensure the new law is solid and effective.
Similar laws have been adopted in Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory, and parts of New South Wales.
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The U.S. war in Iran has cost nearly $40 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Half of U.S. voters believe sending troops to Iran was a mistake, and many blame the conflict for contributing to higher inflation.
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The Iran war has cost the U.S. about $38 billion as of August 1, including equipment and operation expenses.
If fighting continues, the war could cost $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
The conflict has raised global energy prices by disrupting shipments of oil and natural gas.
Inflation is expected to be 0.5 percentage points higher in early 2027 due to the war’s impact on energy costs.
A recent poll found that 90% of U.S. voters link the war to inflation, with 50% saying sending troops was a mistake.
President Trump’s administration is planning a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel.
The war’s disruption in the Middle East affects global markets and energy prices.
Stocks and Treasury yields were negatively impacted due to rising oil prices and inflation concerns.
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Jeremy Greenwood, a Liberal factional figure, denied giving false or “ridiculous” evidence to the New South Wales anti-corruption commission (Icac) about payments made to Anita Perrottet, sister-in-law of Premier Dominic Perrottet. Icac is investigating claims that Greenwood, Charles Perrottet, and Christian Ellis received $2 million from developer Jean Nassif in exchange for political favors.
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Jeremy Greenwood denied giving false evidence about Anita Perrottet’s advice and use of the phrase “zero unnecessary euthanasia.”
Icac is investigating payments totaling $2 million from developer Jean Nassif or his company Toplace to Greenwood, Charles Perrottet, and Christian Ellis between 2020 and 2023.
Anita Perrottet received $660,999 over two and a half years for marketing and strategic advice, according to invoices shown to Icac.
Greenwood said Anita Perrottet provided a “mum’s perspective” on issues like vaping among minors but denied it was relevant that her children were under five years old at the time.
A lawyer challenged Greenwood about his evidence on vaping advice and the term “zero unnecessary euthanasia,” pointing out those were already used in official reports.
Greenwood and Charles Perrottet have said the payments were not political donations but related to consultancy work.
The investigation follows a video appearance by Jean Nassif from Beirut denying corruption claims but accusing others of wrongdoing.
The commission’s presiding commissioner reminded Greenwood to stick to answering questions without arguing.
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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul-El Sayed, a Democrat, criticized his Republican opponent, former Representative Mike Rogers, for not showing up to a debate. Sayed said Rogers avoided the event and called this a sign of fear.
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Abdul-El Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democrat.
His opponent is Mike Rogers, a Republican and former U.S. Representative from Michigan.
Rogers did not attend a debate scheduled on Tuesday night.
Sayed said the absence was like an “elephant in the room” that chose not to appear.
Sayed suggests Rogers avoided the debate out of fear or unwillingness to participate.
The debate was meant to allow both candidates to discuss their views.
Sayed’s statement was made publicly after Rogers skipped the event.
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A news helicopter crashed in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, killing at least one person. The helicopter landed on shipping containers and vehicles, causing a large fire. Firefighters and police are investigating the crash.
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The crash happened near the 9100 block of N. Mason Avenue in San Fernando Valley.
At least one person died in the crash.
The helicopter landed on two shipping containers and several vehicles.
A large fire broke out after the crash, which firefighters worked to control.
Officials have not yet confirmed how many people were on the helicopter.
The helicopter is badly damaged, and rescue crews are examining the wreckage.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are involved in the investigation.
Los Angeles police are also investigating the incident.
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The House of Representatives voted 220 to 204 to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval. This marks the third time the House acted to limit Trump’s war powers amid ongoing conflict and high war costs.
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The vote was 220 in favor and 204 against limiting President Trump’s military actions against Iran.
Seven Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, more than in previous votes.
The resolution calls for removing U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran.
The Senate has not yet acted on the resolution and has only two weeks left before elections.
The conflict started about six months ago, and the U.S. has no clear plan to end it.
The Pentagon says the initial strikes (Operation Epic Fury) ended in May, but fighting continues.
The war has cost the U.S. about $38 billion since February 28, averaging $2 to $3 billion per month.
Republicans are seeking up to $73 billion in new war funding, but the Senate stalled the budget process over unrelated political issues.
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The House of Representatives passed a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out military actions in Iran without congressional approval. The vote was 220 to 204, with most Democrats and a few Republicans supporting the measure.
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The House voted 220-204 to pass the war powers resolution on Tuesday.
The resolution was sponsored by Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts.
The resolution aims to restrict President Trump from taking military action against Iran without Congress’s consent.
Seven Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
The resolution reflects concerns over the president’s authority to use military force.
The House is the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress that makes laws and oversees government actions.
The resolution is part of broader debate over checks and balances in U.S. military decisions.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that the White House will follow a Supreme Court decision related to mail voting. The decision upheld a lower court ruling that stops the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new rules about mail ballots.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke to CBS News about the issue.
The Supreme Court kept a lower court's ruling in place.
The ruling prevents the U.S. Postal Service from applying new regulations on mail voting.
The White House said it will comply with the Supreme Court’s decision.
The discussion focused on rules about voting by mail ballots.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering plans to give mayors and local leaders powers to oversee water companies in England. The plan includes creating regional bodies to set goals, check spending, and hold these companies accountable, aiming to improve water services and control rising costs.
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Andy Burnham wants to create nine regional bodies to supervise water companies.
These bodies would include mayors, experts, and representatives from sectors like transport and farming.
The plan follows recommendations from Sir John Cunliffe’s Independent Water Commission.
Officials in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs support the idea.
Water customers in England and Wales have faced large bill increases and rising complaints.
Complaints to the water industry watchdog rose by 84% in one year, the highest in 20 years.
Burnham aims to give mayors more power over public services and budgets in a 10-year plan.
More than 200,000 people signed a petition calling for a public vote on returning water companies to public ownership.
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The U.S. Justice Department charged five people connected to Russian intelligence with running a global plan to kill critics of Russia, including one plot aimed at a dissident living in the United States. The suspects, who remain in Russia, allegedly tried to hire people to spy on and kill these dissidents and were also involved in attacks in Europe.
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Five people linked to Russia's intelligence services were indicted for plotting assassinations and attacks.
The group is called the "RIS Network" and includes a former Russian intelligence colonel, his son, two Cubans, and one Venezuelan.
One plot involved recruiting a Brooklyn man to take photos of a Russian dissident in the U.S. and offered large sums to kill him.
The suspected dissident was believed to live near Washington, D.C.
The Brooklyn resident agreed to spy but refused to carry out the killing.
Another attempt involved recruiting a U.S. citizen in Lithuania to kill someone speaking against Russia.
The group also allegedly planned arson attacks in the Czech Republic and Lithuania targeting pro-Ukraine facilities.
The suspects were charged with terrorism financing and murder-for-hire conspiracies.
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Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, won his primary election and is expected to win the Senate seat again in the November general election. He will compete against Michael Katz, a former state senator who won the Republican primary.
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Chris Coons is the Democratic Senator from Delaware.
Coons won his primary election on Tuesday.
Delaware is considered a strong Democratic (blue) state.
Michael Katz, a former Delaware state senator, won the Republican primary.
Katz competed against U.S. Army Reserves Colonel John Shulli for the Republican spot.
Coons is likely to win another term in the U.S. Senate.
The general election will take place in the fall.
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The race to replace Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire has become more competitive, with polls showing Republicans and Democrats close in support. Former Senator John Sununu (Republican) and Representative Chris Pappas (Democrat) are the main candidates, and national Republicans have spent more money in the race. The contest is now seen as a toss-up ahead of the November election.
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, is retiring, opening the Senate seat in New Hampshire.
John Sununu, who was a Republican senator before, won the GOP nomination.
Chris Pappas, a Democratic representative, is the Democratic nominee.
Recent polls show a close race, with some polls tying the candidates or showing a small lead for either.
Republicans have spent almost twice as much as Democrats on the race so far.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator since 2010.
The state is known for having many independent voters, making predictions difficult.
The result could affect control of the U.S. Senate, with Republicans currently holding a narrow majority.
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A 21-year-old man from Pennsylvania was arrested by federal officials for planning a mass attack inspired by ISIS. Authorities said the man intended to cause many casualties.
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The suspect is 21 years old and lives in Pennsylvania.
He was arrested for plotting a mass casualty attack.
The plot was inspired by ISIS, a known terrorist group.
Federal officials made the arrest.
The plan could have led to many injuries or deaths.
The investigation involved CBS News reporting by Anna Schecter.
The arrest aims to prevent a violent attack.
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Rep. Thomas Massie introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing wrongdoing in his leadership of the Pentagon and military actions. The House of Representatives must vote on the resolution soon, but it is uncertain if it will pass given the narrow Republican majority.
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Rep. Thomas Massie gave a 67-minute speech reading a 34-page impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The resolution accuses Hegseth of breaking laws to minimize civilian harm, conducting an unlawful war in Yemen, ordering extrajudicial killings, suppressing free speech, and kidnapping a foreign leader.
The Pentagon defended Hegseth, calling him a transformative leader with full departmental support.
Massie is an outgoing Republican representative who lost a primary after President Trump endorsed his opponent.
The House GOP has a slim majority, meaning only a few Republican defections could block the impeachment vote.
Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leaders may try to delay or cancel the vote to avoid politically risky decisions before midterm elections.
The impeachment vote must happen within two legislative days, likely by Thursday.
This impeachment effort relates to concerns over Hegseth’s handling of military and diplomatic matters under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The Supreme Court blocked stricter mail-in voting rules supported by President Donald Trump before the 2026 midterm elections. A legal expert explained the Court’s decision and its impact on voting procedures.
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The Supreme Court stopped new, tighter rules for mail-in voting.
These rules were supported by President Donald Trump.
The decision came before the 2026 midterm elections.
The ruling affects how mail-in votes can be cast and counted.
A legal expert from CBS News explained what the decision means.
The decision maintains existing mail-in voting regulations.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is removing rules that limited climate pollution from power plants using coal and natural gas. These power plants will now have fewer restrictions on the amount of pollution they produce.
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The EPA is changing rules that control pollution from coal and natural gas power plants.
The removed rules previously set limits on climate pollution from these plants.
The decision will allow power plants to emit more greenhouse gases.
Coal and natural gas power plants are major sources of pollution causing climate change.
Dr. Nat Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, has spoken publicly about this topic.
The change is expected to impact efforts to reduce climate pollution in the United States.
This is a significant shift in environmental regulations by the EPA.
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