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Andy Burnham appeared for the first time in Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), where he responded to questions from Kemi Badenoch. Nigel Farage spoke about his return to parliament and addressed questions about a £5 million gift he received from a crypto billionaire before becoming an MP.
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Andy Burnham took part in his first PMQs session.
Nigel Farage returned to parliament as the MP for Clacton.
Farage received £5 million from a crypto billionaire before becoming an MP.
Farage said this money was a personal gift and did not need to be registered under parliamentary rules.
Farage described the UK as a "complainants' society" amid questions about his funding.
The PMQs discussion included views on whether Burnham’s leadership poses a threat to the Reform party.
The article is based on a BBC Newscast episode with political analysis.
Kemi Badenoch questioned Andy Burnham during his PMQs debut.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Cairo. This visit reflects growing ties between Egypt and China as regional instability leads some U.S. allies to rethink their security partnerships.
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President Xi Jinping visited Egypt on February 9, 2026.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi officially welcomed Xi in Cairo.
The visit shows closer relations between Egypt and China.
Regional turmoil is causing shifts in security alliances.
Some countries traditionally allied with the U.S. are reassessing their relationships.
China's influence in the region is growing as part of its broader international strategy.
The visit highlights China's expanding role in Africa and the Middle East.
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Hurricane Lowell, a strong Category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph, is moving through the Central Pacific near Hawaii. Although it is not expected to hit the islands directly, it is causing dangerous winds, large waves, and marine hazards around Hawaii.
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Hurricane Lowell has maximum sustained winds of 145 mph and may get stronger.
The storm is about 470 miles south-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west at 12 mph.
Hawaii's offshore waters are under a tropical storm warning due to high seas up to 18 feet.
Large waves and strong winds are expected to affect parts of Hawaii through the end of the week.
No direct landfall is forecasted, but wind advisories warn of gusts up to 55 mph on several islands.
Strong winds could cause damage like torn shingles, fallen branches, and power outages.
Hawaii’s hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30.
Past storms near Hawaii have caused flooding and hazardous surf even without making landfall.
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Nigel Farage compared his ongoing investigation over financial gifts to the years of legal scrutiny faced by President Donald Trump, describing both as outsiders challenged by the system. Farage is being investigated for failing to declare a £5 million gift and other financial support, but he denies wrongdoing and says the criticism is unfair.
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Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary inquiry for not declaring a £5 million gift from donor Christopher Harborne.
He also received financial support from George Cottrell, who has a criminal fraud record.
Farage says the gifts were personal, not political.
The investigation resumed after Farage won a byelection in Clacton.
Farage compares his situation to the multiple investigations against President Donald Trump in the U.S.
Farage claims the inquiries are coordinated attacks by the political establishment.
He admits to being upset because his family has faced threats and banking problems recently.
Despite criticism and lower poll numbers for Reform UK, Farage intends to remain party leader for the next election.
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A couple in the Philippines got married inside a Catholic church that was flooded with water up to their hips. This happened after heavy rains had caused flooding across much of the country for a month.
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The wedding took place in a Catholic church in the Philippines.
The church was filled with floodwaters reaching hip height.
The flooding was caused by heavy rains.
These rains have affected large parts of the Philippines for about one month.
The event showed people continuing life events despite difficult weather conditions.
The flooding is part of a wider regional issue affecting nearby countries like Nepal and China.
Floods in neighboring countries have resulted in many deaths and missing people.
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Heavy rains in Nepal have caused severe flooding, trapping dozens of workers inside hydropower tunnels. Rescue teams are continuing their search efforts but face challenges due to bad weather and flooding.
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Dozens of workers are trapped inside hydropower tunnels in Nepal after floods.
Some tunnels have chambers with air supplies, giving hope that the workers might still be alive.
Rescue teams are working to find and save the trapped workers.
Heavy rains and difficult weather conditions are making rescue work harder.
Hundreds of unidentified bodies have been found due to the floods.
The floods in Nepal are part of a larger problem related to climate change.
Nepali authorities and international teams are involved in rescue efforts.
The situation remains critical as the search continues.
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More than 1,000 people have died and nearly 4,000 are missing after sudden floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. The BBC visited the affected area in Betrawati, Nepal, where people are returning to see the damage and rescue efforts continue.
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The floods happened about a week ago along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Over 1,000 people have died in the floods.
Nearly 4,000 people are still missing.
The disaster agency in Nepal provided these numbers.
The BBC visited Betrawati district to report on the event.
Some survivors are returning home to see the destruction.
Rescue teams are still working to find missing people.
A local person told the BBC about waiting for his wife’s body to be recovered.
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Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah said that climate change is causing deadly floods and rising dangers in the Himalayan region. He urged countries around the world to take stronger action to fight climate change.
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Nepal’s Prime Minister is Balendra Shah.
He linked recent deadly floods to climate change.
The floods have increased risks in the Himalayan area.
The Himalayan region is vulnerable to climate changes.
The Prime Minister asked for global cooperation to address climate change.
Climate change is causing more extreme weather events like floods.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Egypt for the first time in 10 years to discuss economic and military cooperation. The visit aims to strengthen ties as Egypt balances its relationships with both China and the United States amid regional conflicts and trade disruptions.
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Xi’s visit to Egypt started on Tuesday and will last three days.
Talks will focus on regional conflicts, trade security, and increasing Chinese investment in Egypt.
Economic agreements are expected in artificial intelligence, transport, and manufacturing.
Egypt and China have a 70-year history of diplomatic relations.
Military cooperation is growing, with recent joint air exercises involving Chinese and Egyptian fighter jets.
Egypt is a key US ally in the Middle East and the second-largest recipient of US military aid.
The Suez Canal, controlled by Egypt, is important for global trade and a strategic interest for China.
Regional instability, including conflicts involving Israel, Iran, and Yemen, is prompting countries to rethink alliances.
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The 83rd Venice International Film Festival has started, featuring new films by director Danny Boyle and actor Robert Pattinson. George Clooney will receive a lifetime achievement award at the event.
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The Venice International Film Festival opened with Danny Boyle's new movie called "Ink."
"Ink" is about Rupert Murdoch's career in the media business.
Robert Pattinson stars in "Primetime," a film about a reality show targeting child predators.
George Clooney will be honored with the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award.
Only one female filmmaker is competing at the festival this year.
A documentary about the Gallagher brothers from the band Oasis is highly anticipated at the event.
The festival includes some controversies like limited female representation among filmmakers.
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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said the country is ready to remove Palestinians from Gaza using any method once the United States agrees on where to relocate them. This plan depends on U.S. approval, as the Israeli government sees no other solution to the crisis in Gaza.
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Israel is prepared to remove the Palestinian population from Gaza by sea, air, or other means.
Israel is waiting for the United States to decide where the displaced Palestinians would be taken.
U.S. President Donald Trump had proposed relocating all two million Palestinians from Gaza to develop the territory into a resort but later paused the plan.
Trump included no forced displacement in a Gaza ceasefire announcement in October 2025.
Katz says the plan to remove people from Gaza is still being discussed and has not been canceled.
Katz claims 80% of Gazans want to leave, but Hamas prevents them, although no source was cited for this figure.
Forced displacement of civilians in occupied areas is considered a war crime under international law.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes in Gaza, which Israel and the United States deny.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy warned that Russian airspace is becoming unsafe due to many Ukrainian drones flying over it. These drones have caused temporary closures of Russian airports and disrupted flights, making airlines and insurance companies reconsider using Russian airspace. Russian President Putin called this a form of state terrorism.
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Ukraine has been using many drones to target locations deep inside Russia during the ongoing war.
The range of Ukrainian drones has increased significantly, allowing strikes up to about 1,750 km (1,090 miles) inside Russia.
These drone flights have caused Russian airports to temporarily close to avoid risks from potential drone attacks.
Ukrainian drones do not intentionally target civilian planes but create airspace safety concerns.
Russia faces difficulties intercepting missiles and drones due to limited air defense ammunition, including for U.S.-supplied Patriot systems.
Russia’s large airspace is seeing increasing drone activity, especially near major cities like Moscow.
Ukrainian drones have disrupted flight schedules and caused some airlines to avoid Russian airspace altogether.
President Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers about the risks of flying over Russia until the war ends.
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A new study found that higher vitamin B12 levels in both mothers and fathers before pregnancy were linked to fewer birth defects in their children. The research suggests vitamin B12, alongside folate (vitamin B9), may be important for healthy fetal development.
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The study looked at 3,032 couples in China and tested their vitamin B12 and folate levels before conception.
Higher vitamin B12 levels in both parents were associated with a lower risk of birth defects.
For mothers, higher folate and B12 levels during early pregnancy also related to fewer birth defects.
Vitamin B12 is important for DNA production, cell division, red blood cells, and brain development.
The study found a link but did not prove that low B12 causes birth defects.
Results may differ in other countries due to diet and supplement differences.
Experts suggest those with certain diets or health conditions talk to doctors before taking B12 supplements.
The research is part of growing evidence that vitamin B12 supports healthy pregnancy along with folic acid.
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The article explains what is involved in raising puppies that will be trained to become guide dogs. It features Rebekah Cross from Guiding Eyes for the Blind, who talks about puppies currently in training and describes the requirements for people who want to raise these puppies.
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The puppies named Gayle, Tony, and Nate are being trained to become guide dogs.
Rebekah Cross is the director of donor relations at Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Puppy raisers are volunteers who care for guide dog puppies in their homes.
Raising a guide dog puppy takes time, patience, and commitment.
Puppy raisers help socialize the puppies and teach basic manners.
People interested in raising puppies must meet specific eligibility criteria.
The goal is to prepare puppies to support blind or visually impaired individuals.
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Elizabeth Davies, a former lawyer turned personal trainer, has written a book called "Training For Your Old Lady Body." The book gives advice on how to build muscle and stay mobile as you get older.
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Elizabeth Davies changed her career from law to personal training.
She has written a new book about fitness for older women.
The book focuses on building muscle and improving movement.
It aims to help people stay healthy at any age.
Elizabeth Davies spoke about her book on "CBS Mornings."
The book offers practical workout tips for older adults.
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Toyohiro Akiyama, the first Japanese person and journalist to travel in space, died at 84 due to health issues. In 1990, he flew to the Mir space station on a Soviet rocket and reported regularly on his experience for a Japanese TV station.
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Toyohiro Akiyama was the first Japanese citizen and journalist to go to space.
He flew to the Mir space station in December 1990 as part of the Soyuz TM-11 mission.
Akiyama made daily video and audio reports from space for Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS).
He felt space sickness and nicotine withdrawal during his week-long mission.
The mission was partly sponsored by Japanese companies and included ads on the rocket.
Akiyama’s reports showed views of Earth and shared personal experiences from space.
He spent almost 8 days in space before returning to Earth in Kazakhstan.
Akiyama worked as a journalist and correspondent before and after his space mission.
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A worker from Gaza Civil Defence found the bodies of 21 family members under the rubble of their home after nearly three years. Since the start of the war in October 2023, over 73,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza.
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A Gaza Civil Defence worker recovered 21 bodies of his relatives from their destroyed home.
The bodies were buried under rubble for nearly three years before being found.
The home was destroyed during the conflict in Gaza.
The war in Gaza began in October 2023.
Over 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the war started.
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Scientists predict that the El Niño weather event in 2026 could be very strong, possibly the strongest ever recorded. This could cause heavy rains in some places and severe droughts in others.
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El Niño is a natural climate pattern involving warmer ocean waters in the Pacific.
The 2026 El Niño is expected to be unusually powerful.
Strong El Niño events can lead to extreme weather worldwide.
Some areas may get much more rain than usual, causing floods.
Other regions could experience very dry conditions, leading to drought.
The event can affect agriculture, water supplies, and ecosystems globally.
Meteorologists use maps to predict where rain and drought may occur.
Preparing for these changes can help reduce damage from extreme weather.
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The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, denied that the United States is trying to forcefully take Venezuelan oil, responding to criticism of a new energy deal between the US and Venezuela's interim government. The deal, promoted by President Trump, aims to give the US control over vast Venezuelan oil reserves while excluding China and Russia, but critics say it involves pressure on Venezuela’s government and raises political concerns.
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US is not trying to illegally seize Venezuelan oil.
The deal was announced by President Trump and claims to control 65 billion barrels of oil from Venezuela.
The agreement aims to secure US energy leadership and limit China’s and Russia’s influence in Venezuela’s oil fields.
Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, took power after President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces in an early morning raid.
Critics say the agreement looks like the US is working with a dictatorship and is more about control than fair trade.
Rodríguez said the deal would generate $209 billion to improve Venezuela’s healthcare and education.
Venezuela’s political opposition worries the deal means the US will not push for democratic elections in Venezuela.
The agreement represents a big change in relations between the US and Venezuela after years of tension.
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Adria Arjona talked to CBS News about her new movie called "Onslaught." She said she enjoyed playing her character because the character was complicated and messy.
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Adria Arjona is an actress featured on CBS News.
She has a new movie titled "Onslaught."
Arjona describes her character in "Onslaught" as complex and messy.
She also mentioned working with Michael B. Jordan.
Michael B. Jordan appeared in the movie "The Thomas Crown Affair," which Arjona referenced.
The discussion took place during an interview on "CBS Mornings."
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