Germany's environment ministry approved a joint French-Russian project to produce nuclear fuel rods in Lingen, Germany. The project involves a French company’s subsidiary and Russia's state nuclear agency, Rosatom, despite concerns about security and spying connected to Russia.
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The project will produce fuel rods used in Russian-designed nuclear reactors.
The joint venture is between a French company’s subsidiary (Framatome’s ANF) and Russia’s Rosatom.
The location of the project is in Lingen, a town in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Approval was given even though Germany’s environment minister opposed close cooperation with Rosatom.
Rosatom is exempt from EU sanctions despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Rosatom and Russian employees will have limited and supervised access to the site.
German politicians and parties warned that the project might risk national security or allow Russian spying.
Germany closed its own nuclear reactors in 2023 but still plays a key role in supporting Ukraine against Russia.
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A Ryanair passenger says he was almost pulled out of the plane when a window broke during a flight. The passenger has shared his experience publicly. Ryanair’s CEO disagrees with some details of the passenger’s story.
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A Ryanair flight had a window that broke during the trip.
One passenger said he was nearly sucked out through the broken window.
The passenger has spoken publicly about what happened.
Ryanair’s CEO has challenged part of the passenger’s account.
The incident is being reported by news outlets including CBS News.
The airline and the passenger have different versions of the event.
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Laura Loomer shared that her views on the war in Ukraine changed after she experienced an air raid and heard sirens. She apologized for previously downplaying the effects of the conflict.
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Laura Loomer is a public figure who uses social media to share her opinions.
She had earlier minimized the impact of the war in Ukraine.
Her perspective changed after going through an air raid.
She also heard sirens warning of attacks.
Following this experience, she issued an apology.
The conflict in Ukraine involves attacks that cause air raid alerts.
Air raid sirens signal danger and tell people to seek safety.
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Settlers attacked the Palestinian towns of Turmus Ayya and Jalud in the occupied West Bank. During the attack, some buildings were set on fire and live bullets were reportedly shot at houses.
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The attack involved settlers targeting two Palestinian towns: Turmus Ayya and Jalud.
Properties in these towns were set on fire during the incident.
Live ammunition was reportedly fired at residential homes.
The towns are located in the occupied West Bank, a territory under Israeli control.
The event was described as a large-scale attack by settlers.
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France has passed a new law that bans certain social media apps for children under 15 years old. This law aims to limit kids' access to some social media platforms to protect their wellbeing.
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The law applies to children younger than 15 years old.
It bans some social media apps for this age group.
The law was passed by the French government.
The goal is to reduce risks linked to social media use among children.
France is one of several countries introducing rules about children and social media.
Specific details about which apps are banned were not provided.
The law reflects growing concerns about children's safety online.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced the country’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, with Mykhailo Drapatyi. Drapatyi is seen as a modern leader who supports military innovation and reform, reflecting a shift away from Soviet-style command in Ukraine’s armed forces.
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President Zelensky removed Oleksandr Syrskyi after public protests demanding changes in military leadership.
Protesters want Mykhailo Fedorov, a former Defense Minister known for pushing modernization, to be reinstated.
Mykhailo Drapatyi became the new commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces.
Drapatyi has experience leading troops against Russian forces since 2014, including in Mariupol.
He is recognized for supporting innovation, such as developing Ukraine’s drone capabilities.
Drapatyi resigned in 2025 over a Russian attack that killed Ukrainian troops, showing a rare example of military accountability.
Experts see Drapatyi as representing a new generation of Ukrainian military leadership that values teamwork and faster modernization.
Ukraine continues to make military gains against Russia and uses long-range strikes to target Russian infrastructure and occupied areas.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia are set to announce a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program with potential uranium enrichment capabilities. The agreement, approved by President Donald Trump, will last 30 years and may involve US companies building nuclear facilities in Saudi Arabia.
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The US-Saudi nuclear deal will let Saudi Arabia develop a civilian nuclear program.
Saudi Arabia may be allowed to enrich uranium, which can be used for power or weapons fuel.
This deal differs from the 2009 US-UAE agreement, where the UAE cannot enrich uranium.
The agreement has raised concerns about nuclear weapons proliferation, especially from Israel and experts.
If the US objects to enrichment in Saudi Arabia after a joint study, Saudi Arabia cannot enrich uranium on its own or with others for 10 years.
The deal is expected to last 30 years and involves potential US company participation in building facilities.
The deal does not require Saudi Arabia to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel.
The US Congress will review the deal, with some expected opposition despite Republican control.
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The Trump administration is preparing to announce a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. The deal may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium for civilian purposes, which means processing uranium to use as fuel for nuclear energy.
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The agreement is a civilian nuclear cooperation deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
It could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich its own uranium, a process used to create fuel for nuclear power plants.
The deal aims to strengthen relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Details of the agreement were reported by The New York Times.
U.S. officials spoke about the deal but requested anonymity.
The deal is part of the Trump administration’s foreign policy efforts.
Enrichment of uranium can be controversial because it can also be used to make nuclear weapons, but the agreement is stated to focus on peaceful uses.
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The United States is reportedly making a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium. Some experts worry this step might lead Saudi Arabia toward creating nuclear weapons.
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The U.S. is working on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.
The deal could permit Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium.
Enriching uranium means increasing the amount of a specific uranium isotope used in nuclear energy or weapons.
Experts warn this could lead Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear weapons.
This issue relates to international security and nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
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Two large tankers carrying Saudi oil to Asia changed their route after Yemen’s Houthis blocked Saudi ports near Bab al-Mandeb, a key shipping passage. This move threatens the flow of oil from Saudi Arabia, pushing some buyers to consider longer and costlier routes through the Suez Canal and around Africa.
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Two tankers carrying 2.8 million barrels of Saudi crude oil reversed course in the Red Sea due to a Houthi blockade.
The blockade targets Saudi ports near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital route for shipping oil from the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia was using the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea to bypass disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The Bab al-Mandeb blockade threatens this alternative route, increasing risk to Saudi oil exports.
Asian oil buyers are considering shipping oil through the Suez Canal, then around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, which takes longer and costs more.
The longer route could delay oil delivery and increase shipping expenses, potentially limiting Saudi Arabia’s export capacity.
The Strait of Hormuz is already disrupted by conflict between the U.S. and Iran, reducing oil and gas shipments through the area.
Saudi Arabia managed to reroute about 64% of its oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz through the Red Sea port of Yanbu in June.
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China’s efforts to pressure countries in Latin America through trade and business are facing new challenges because of a policy called the new Monroe Doctrine. This policy aims to reduce China's influence and control in the region.
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China has used trade and business tactics to influence Latin American countries.
The new Monroe Doctrine has been introduced to counter China’s pressure in the region.
This policy seeks to limit China’s commercial control in Latin America.
The new Monroe Doctrine marks a change in how countries respond to China’s actions there.
The article suggests that China’s economic power in Latin America is now weaker because of this policy.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is moving through the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano provides the latest forecast on the storm’s expected path.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is currently in the Gulf of Mexico.
The storm’s path is being tracked closely by weather experts.
Rob Marciano, a CBS News meteorologist, shares updates about Bertha.
The forecast helps people understand where the storm is headed.
Tracking storms is important for safety and preparation measures.
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A British woman named Isabel Rose was sentenced to six years in prison in Hong Kong for blackmail and interfering with justice after she falsely accused a British banker of rape. Rose had traveled to Hong Kong in 2024, made the rape allegation, and demanded money from the banker, but the court found her claims untrue.
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Isabel Rose, 26, from London, went to Hong Kong to visit a British banker she met in Southeast Asia.
She accused the banker of rape but was later charged with blackmail and perverting the course of public justice.
The court found her rape claim was "completely fabricated" and that she tried to get money from the banker.
Forensic tests did not confirm the rape allegation.
Rose asked for £5,000 and then £100,000 from the banker, which the court ruled was blackmail.
She was kept in Hong Kong for almost two years before her trial.
The judge said Rose showed no remorse and called her actions “wicked” and “evil.”
Campaigners highlighted concerns about how courts judge behavior after sexual assault, noting trauma can cause unpredictable actions.
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Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the northern Gulf of Mexico and is moving westward toward the northern Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center warns it could bring flooding, strong winds, and dangerous surf conditions from Florida to Louisiana and possibly Texas over the next few days.
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Tropical Depression Two strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Bertha is moving west at about 5 mph and expected to continue that way through Friday.
Maximum sustained winds near 50 mph with higher gusts; gradual weakening expected.
Tropical storm conditions are forecast from the Florida Panhandle to southeastern Louisiana, including New Orleans.
Coastal flood warnings are in effect for Louisiana and Mississippi with moderate flooding expected.
Storm surge could raise water levels 1 to 4 feet above normal in some coastal areas if coinciding with high tide.
Rainfall of 1 to 4 inches expected, with some areas possibly getting up to 6 inches, risking flash flooding.
Dangerous surf and rip currents will affect the northern Gulf Coast over the next several days.
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Daniel Siad, a modeling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead in his home near Paris. French authorities have started an investigation to find out the cause of his death.
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Daniel Siad was involved in the modeling industry.
His name appeared many times in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's files.
Siad’s body was found in Colombes, a suburb northwest of Paris.
French prosecutors confirmed his death and are investigating the cause.
The discovery happened on a Monday.
News outlets covering the story include BBC and Le Monde.
The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released.
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Thousands of young people in India have been protesting in New Delhi for over a month, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan because of exam paper leaks. Despite injuries to over 100 protesters during police actions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not removed ministers involved in controversies, continuing a pattern seen during his 12 years in power.
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The “cockroach” movement is led by India’s youth demanding the Education Minister resign over exam paper leaks.
More than 100 protesters were seriously hurt during police use of batons and tear gas on Monday.
Opposition parties have joined the protests and supported calls for the minister’s removal.
Modi has often kept ministers in office despite controversies and public pressure.
In 2015, Muslim man Mohammad Akhlaq was lynched over cow suspicion, and calls to sack the Minister of Culture and Tourism Mahesh Sharma were ignored.
Sharma later bowed to a lynching suspect’s coffin, causing public outrage, but stayed in office until 2019.
Another controversy involved Rohith Chakravarthi Vemula, a Dalit student who died after university sanctions linked to caste discrimination.
These examples show Modi’s reluctance to remove ministers even amid serious public and political challenges.
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Kaylee Hottle, a deaf US actress known for her role in the Godzilla vs Kong movies, died in a car crash in Maryland at age 18. Many co-stars and industry figures have paid tribute to her talent and kindness, highlighting her advocacy for the deaf community.
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Kaylee Hottle died in a single-car accident in Frederick, Maryland.
She was 18 years old and deaf.
Hottle played the character Jia in the 2021 film Godzilla vs Kong and its 2024 sequel.
Co-stars Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, and Eiza González shared tributes on social media.
The production company Legendary Pictures praised her talent and warmth.
Oscar-winning deaf actress Marlee Matlin also honored Hottle’s memory.
Hottle was an advocate for deaf representation in Hollywood and aimed to raise awareness.
Police said excessive speed likely contributed to the crash; the driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The NHS trust that cared for Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham in 2023, is being investigated for corporate manslaughter by police. Calocane had a serious mental illness and a history of violence, but was discharged from care before the attacks.
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Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, killed three people in Nottingham in June 2023.
He had been sectioned (detained for mental health treatment) four times between 2020 and 2022 by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation trust.
Calocane repeatedly refused medication and committed violent acts before the killings.
Despite warnings from doctors about his dangerousness, he was discharged in September 2022 after missing appointments and being untraceable.
A police investigation for corporate manslaughter is underway, led by Northumbria police on behalf of Nottinghamshire police.
Corporate manslaughter is a crime that holds organizations responsible for deaths caused by serious failings.
Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire police apologized for not acting on a warrant for Calocane’s arrest before the attacks.
The NHS trust is cooperating with the investigation while an independent public inquiry into the events is ongoing.
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