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Jamaica experienced a rare blackout that affected the entire island late Friday night. By Saturday morning, most customers had power restored, and officials were investigating the cause while calling the situation unacceptable.
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The blackout began around 9pm local time on Friday and affected the whole island.
Jamaica’s Minister of Energy, Daryl Vaz, said most of the 700,000 customers of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) had power restored by Saturday morning.
JPS is the only company that controls electricity on the island.
The cause of the blackout was still unknown as of Saturday morning, and JPS was investigating.
Minister Vaz held an emergency meeting with government and electricity officials and demanded a full report within 24 hours.
Both Minister Vaz and Prime Minister Andrew Holness called the blackout situation “unacceptable.”
Jamaica has about 2.8 million people and rarely experiences island-wide blackouts except during severe weather events.
The blackout came just as the Atlantic hurricane season began, raising concerns about the electrical grid’s strength during future storms.
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Pope Leo XIV began his visit to Spain by praising the government for its support for peace and migrants. During his trip, he will meet abuse victims and migrant welfare groups and will speak to the Spanish parliament.
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Pope Leo XIV praised Spain’s government for opposing wars and supporting migrants.
He spoke at a reception with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia in Madrid.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has clashed with U.S. President Trump over Iran and with Israel over Gaza.
The Pope will meet victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church during his seven-day visit.
Spain and the Church agreed to compensate abuse victims after many complaints.
A study estimated 1.1% of Spaniards were abused by clergy, but the Church disputes this.
The Pope will visit the Canary Islands with Sanchez to honor migrants who died trying to reach Europe.
Spain plans to give legal status to about 500,000 undocumented migrants to help them work legally.
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Iran fired missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, which were intercepted. The U.S. responded by shooting down some Iranian missiles and drones and striking Iranian radar sites, escalating tensions despite a fragile ceasefire. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are ongoing and hopes for a quick resolution.
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Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at Bahrain and Kuwait early Saturday.
Bahrain and Kuwait said their defenses intercepted the attacks.
The U.S. military shot down several Iranian missiles and drones aimed near the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. struck Iranian coastal radar sites to prevent further attacks.
Iran says the U.S. attacked surveillance sites on Qeshm Island and near Sirik, calling it a ceasefire violation.
Earlier in the week, Iranian drones damaged Kuwait’s main airport, causing casualties.
President Trump stated the situation with Iran “seems to be going quite well” despite the conflict.
A tentative ceasefire extension and talks on Iran’s nuclear program are underway but face obstacles.
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A NATO military exercise called “Baltops” is happening near Estonia, involving 20 ships, 6,000 troops, and 16 countries, but it is smaller than usual because the U.S. has reduced its naval presence. Estonia’s former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves spoke about the challenges of dealing with Russian President Vladimir Putin and noted changes in U.S. military priorities and President Trump’s criticism of NATO allies.
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NATO’s “Baltops” exercise is taking place near Estonia and around the Baltic Sea with fewer ships than in previous years.
About 20 ships, 6,000 troops, and 16 countries are participating in this year’s exercise.
The U.S. has moved many of its ships to the Persian Gulf, leading to fewer U.S. ships at Baltops.
Analysts say the U.S. is focusing less on Europe and more on other regions.
President Trump has criticized NATO allies for not helping quickly in his conflict with Iran.
Trump also faced opposition for his idea to annex Greenland.
Russia recently held an economic forum and discussed a possible underwater tunnel connecting Russia and the U.S.
Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Estonia’s former President, provided insights on dealing with Russia and Putin.
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Armenia is holding important parliamentary elections where voters will choose between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, supported by President Donald Trump of the United States, and parties that favor close ties with Russia. These elections are being closely watched by major cities like Brussels, Moscow, and Washington because of Armenia's strategic position and international interests.
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Armenia is voting in parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Opposing parties want stronger connections with Russia.
The elections have attracted attention from Brussels (European Union), Moscow (Russia), and Washington (U.S.).
Armenia's location makes it important in global politics.
Experts from different think tanks and universities are discussing the elections.
The result could influence Armenia’s future relations with world powers.
The election outcome may affect regional stability and alliances.
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Alex Warren says his new album, "Wildchild," is a personal and healing project. He explains the album shows where he is in life now and helps him express different emotions.
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The album is called "Wildchild," a nickname Warren’s dad gave him.
Warren has "Wildchild" tattooed on his body.
The album was released on August 28.
Warren describes making the album as healing and therapeutic.
Compared to his first album about feeling broken, this one focuses on healing.
The songs express feelings like hatred, love, and missing loved ones.
The lead single is "Passenger," with a music video about trying to get a love interest’s attention.
Warren hopes the album gives fans a clear look into his life and emotions.
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King Charles III's nephew, Peter Phillips, married Harriet Sperling, an NHS nurse, at a private wedding in Gloucestershire. The ceremony was held at All Saints Church in Kemble and attended by several members of the royal family, including the King, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Peter Phillips, King Charles III's nephew, got married on Saturday.
Harriet Sperling is a nurse working for the NHS.
The wedding took place in Gloucestershire, England.
The venue was All Saints Church in Kemble, chosen because Sperling lived there when they met.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the ceremony.
Other royal family members present included the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Princess Anne.
The wedding was a private event.
The weather was rainy during the wedding.
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Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., Alexander Tah-ray Yui, said he is not worried that Taiwan will be “traded off” in talks between the U.S. and China. He confirmed that the U.S. position on Taiwan remains steady, and highlighted the importance of a proposed $14 billion U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, which is still awaiting President Trump’s approval.
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Alexander Tah-ray Yui is Taiwan’s representative in the United States.
Yui said the U.S. and China talks have not changed America’s long-standing policy towards Taiwan.
The U.S. follows a "One China" policy but maintains unofficial ties and arms sales to Taiwan.
President Trump’s administration has sold more weapons to Taiwan than previous administrations, including about $18.3 billion in his first term.
A new $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan is pending Trump’s approval after Congress already approved it.
U.S. officials say there is no change in U.S. policy or approach on Taiwan.
President Trump has said the arms deal could be used as a “negotiating chip” with China, but Yui said he is not concerned Taiwan will be traded off.
U.S.-Taiwan relations also include trade, education, and investment, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s projects in Arizona.
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Protesters in Albania have demonstrated for seven days against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on Sazan Island and nearby protected areas. The government supports the project for economic reasons, while activists worry it will harm wildlife and criticize a lack of transparency.
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Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, is an investor in a luxury resort planned for Sazan Island, Albania.
Sazan Island is a former communist military base off Albania's Adriatic coast.
The project includes hotel developments in nearby wildlife-rich zones, including flamingo habitats.
Protesters call their movement the "Flamingo Revolution" and have used pink flamingo symbols.
Excavators began work on the site recently, sparking anger and large nightly protests in Tirana, Albania's capital.
Activists say there was no public consultation or clear information about permits for the project.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama supports the resort project, saying it will boost the economy.
Albania's anti-corruption office has opened an investigation into the project amid broader political scandals.
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Keir Starmer will host Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of France and Germany for talks in London to discuss aid for Ukraine. This meeting comes after increased fighting in Ukraine and a major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s city of St Petersburg.
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The talks will take place at Downing Street in London on Sunday.
Leaders attending include Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, France’s Emmanuel Macron, and Germany’s Friedrich Merz.
The meeting focuses on support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently refused Zelenskyy’s offer for face-to-face talks.
Ukraine launched a large drone attack on St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city.
In Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, one person was killed and three wounded after nearly 30 missile and drone strikes overnight.
The strikes reflect increasing Ukrainian capability to attack locations deep inside Russia.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the D-Day anniversary in France, warning that Europe faces threats from new harmful ideas and arrivals by sea. He suggested that the freedom won during World War II could be at risk if European leaders do not act.
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Hegseth gave his speech at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings.
He compared current European coastal arrivals from boats to the wartime invasion beaches.
He described these arrivals as "dangerous ideologies" coming to European countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria.
Hegseth asked when European leaders would address this "invasion."
He did not directly mention immigration but echoed criticisms from the Trump administration about Europe's migration policies.
The Trump administration has previously warned Europe could face "civilizational erasure" within 20 years due to migration issues.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned U.S. Vice President JD Vance for blaming immigration unfairly in a recent violent crime case in the UK.
The speech reflects ongoing debates about migration, national identity, and political direction in Europe and the U.S.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old American student from Auburn University who went missing in Japan, was found dead in a mountainous area near Kyoto. Authorities have not yet announced the cause of his death.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham was reported missing on May 29, 2026, while traveling in Japan with his family.
He stopped replying to his family's messages and turned off his phone location.
He was found dead by volunteers searching near Kyoto.
Higginbotham was a biosystems engineering student at Auburn University.
Police believe he may have left his family intentionally but were worried about his safety since he does not speak Japanese well.
Investigators reviewed his movements, interviewed his family, and checked CCTV footage.
The cause of death has not yet been made public.
His family has asked for privacy as they cope with the loss.
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British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in the TV shows “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at the age of 72. His family announced his passing on Friday.
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Anthony Head was a British actor.
He acted in popular shows including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso.”
He was known for having a smooth, suave voice.
He died at the age of 72.
His family shared the news of his death on a Friday.
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At a ceremony in Normandy marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Europe faces a new kind of “invasion” by what he called “dangerous ideologies.” He urged European leaders to take stronger action and emphasized the need for NATO allies to maintain military readiness and shared responsibility to protect freedom.
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The event marked the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France.
Secretary Hegseth compared current threats to a modern invasion on European coasts by “dangerous ideologies.”
He mentioned countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria as places where these ideological “invasions” occur.
Hegseth did not clearly define which ideologies he meant in his speech.
He stressed that the responsibility to preserve freedom—won during WWII—now falls on current and future generations.
The speech called for greater military strength and readiness from European NATO allies.
Hegseth referenced U.S. policy under President Trump, which emphasizes that allies must share defense costs and responsibilities equally.
He concluded by honoring the fallen soldiers and invoking faith as part of the call to action.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a speech on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in France. He compared the wartime invasion in 1944 to current migrations across European seas and warned that freedom could be lost if leaders do not act.
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Hegseth spoke at the Normandy American Cemetery in France on June 6, 2026.
He mentioned European beaches being "stormed by dangerous ideologies" and boats carrying people arriving from countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria.
Hegseth called these arrivals an "invasion" and urged European leaders to respond.
He laid a wreath as part of the D-Day commemoration ceremony.
His comments echoed criticism from the Trump administration about European migration policies and border control.
The Trump administration had warned in 2023 that Europe could face major cultural changes or "civilizational erasure" within 20 years.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized U.S. Vice President JD Vance for linking immigration to a violent crime incorrectly.
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People in Albania are protesting a plan to build a luxury resort on their Adriatic coast. The resort project is supported by Jared Kushner, who is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
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The protests are happening in Tirana, the capital of Albania.
The project involves building a luxury resort along the Adriatic Sea coast.
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, is backing the resort plan.
Many Albanians are unhappy with the development and have gathered to protest.
The protests are ongoing and have drawn significant public attention.
The controversy centers on environmental and community concerns related to the resort.
The news report was covered by CBS News correspondent Emmet Lyons.
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A 7-month-old Palestinian baby was killed after Israeli soldiers fired at his family’s car in the West Bank, according to Palestinian health officials. The baby's parents were also wounded, and the Israeli military said soldiers fired at a vehicle they thought was speeding toward them.
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The baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed by a bullet that struck his face while his family was driving near Hebron.
The baby's father, a university lecturer, was shot in the hand, and the mother was critically injured.
The family was traveling to visit relatives in the Tel Rumeida area of Hebron at the time of the shooting.
Israeli soldiers said they fired single shots at a vehicle perceived as a threat, wounding three Palestinians; an initial inquiry suggested they were civilians.
The baby's grandmother said the family stopped after seeing soldiers, and she first thought the shots were warnings.
The British Consulate called for a transparent investigation into the incident.
Israeli military operations in the West Bank have increased following Hamas's October 7 attack in southern Israel.
Human rights groups note that Israeli soldiers accused of harming Palestinians are rarely punished, with less than 1% of complaints leading to indictments.
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Patton Oswalt appeared on CBS Saturday Morning to talk about his new comedy special called "Tea & Scotch." He also talked about his experiences and growth as a comedian.
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Patton Oswalt is a comedian.
He has released a new comedy special named "Tea & Scotch."
He discussed this special on CBS Saturday Morning.
Oswalt reflected on his career in comedy.
The interview is available on CBS News and the CBS News app.
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James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead near Kyoto, Japan. He had been missing since May 29 while traveling with his family, who were visiting Japan at the time.
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James Higginbotham was an engineering student at Auburn University.
He went missing on May 29 in Kyoto, Japan.
He was last seen leaving a train station and was believed to be heading to a hiking trail.
His family was visiting Japan; he stayed behind while they visited a temple.
Over 100 police officers, dogs, helicopters, and volunteer search teams searched for him.
His family hired a professional rescue crew after official searches were stopped.
Higginbotham's body was found in a mountainous area by volunteers.
The cause of death has not been released.
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Pope Leo began his visit to Spain by encouraging leaders to promote unity instead of division for political gain. During his tour, he focused on supporting marginalized groups, meeting migrants and abuse survivors, and calling for peace and respect for all people.
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Pope Leo’s visit to Spain is his first to an EU country (other than Italy).
He urged political leaders to avoid polarizing their societies and to respect human dignity.
The pope met homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands.
He planned to meet survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy and acknowledged the ongoing pain of abuse victims.
Thousands welcomed the pope in Madrid, where he toured the city in a popemobile.
Spain has seen a rise in young people identifying as Catholic, increasing from 17.6% in 2010 to 28.8% in 2025.
Pope Leo criticized how social media and technology can deepen societal divisions.
Spain’s government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has introduced a large amnesty program for immigrants to gain legal status.
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