Birdwatchers and scientists are concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to create or change photos of rare birds. These edited images can mislead citizen science platforms that track where animals live and could harm important wildlife research.
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Birdwatchers often celebrate spotting birds in unusual places, which helps scientists track species.
AI tools can quickly create fake bird images or change real photos by removing or adding details.
Researchers found hundreds of AI-altered bird photos on popular platforms like iNaturalist and Macaulay Library.
Some edited images mix features from different bird species, causing mistaken sightings.
One example showed a red-winged blackbird wrongly reported in Brazil due to AI-enhanced editing.
Citizen science relies on accurate photos from the public to study animal habitats and changes caused by climate.
Platforms have flagged only a small number of images as AI-edited, but the true problem size is unknown.
Scientists ask birdwatchers to limit using AI when editing photos to protect the quality of wildlife data.
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Wang Jibing, a food delivery rider in China, has won the Lu Xun Literary Prize for his poetry collection inspired by the challenges delivery workers face. Despite the award, Wang plans to keep working as a delivery rider until he turns 60.
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Wang Jibing began working as a food delivery rider around 2019.
His poetry collection "Low Flight" won the Lu Xun Literary Prize, a top Chinese literary award.
The prize is named after Lu Xun, a famous 20th-century Chinese writer.
Wang's poems focus on the daily struggles of delivery riders in China's gig economy.
He became popular on social media after his 2022 poem "Man in a Hurry" went viral.
Wang continued to work various jobs before delivery riding and left school early due to financial difficulties.
He does not plan to quit his delivery job despite winning the award, citing love for the work and its benefits.
The award highlights a growing recognition of blue-collar workers as writers in China.
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Andy Burnham will become the new British Prime Minister on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer who resigned last month. Burnham faces many challenges including a weak economy, high government debt, rising welfare costs, and increasing migrant arrivals, while aiming to restore public trust and give more power to regional areas.
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Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh prime minister in ten years.
He takes over from Keir Starmer, who resigned after two years in office.
Burnham was asked by King Charles III to form the new government.
His priorities include improving government trust, managing the cost-of-living crisis, and promoting economic growth.
Burnham is known as the former mayor of Greater Manchester and has a reputation as the "King of the North."
Challenges include a slow economy, high borrowing costs, growing welfare expenses, and migration issues.
The unstable situation in the US-Iran conflict and President Donald Trump’s unpredictable actions may affect his leadership.
Burnham aims to decentralize power and change the political system to better serve ordinary people.
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Andy Burnham has been asked by King Charles III to become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom. He takes over from Keir Starmer, who resigned, and will face challenges like a weak economy, high government debt, and growing pressure from a rival anti-immigration party.
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Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister on Monday, 20 July 2026.
He was invited by King Charles III to form a new government.
Burnham replaces Keir Starmer, who resigned after two years as prime minister.
Burnham is a former mayor of Greater Manchester and recently returned to Parliament.
Major issues Burnham faces include a slow economy, high borrowing costs, a rising welfare bill, and irregular migrants arriving by small boats.
There is political pressure from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, which opposes immigration.
Burnham plans to address government confidence, regional powers, and cost-of-living problems.
The US-Iran war and the unpredictable behavior of US President Donald Trump may affect the UK economy during Burnham’s time in office.
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Andy Burnham will become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister on Monday after winning the Labour Party leadership following Keir Starmer’s resignation. Burnham, known as the “King of the North,” has a background as mayor of Greater Manchester and will face challenges such as the sluggish economy and high living costs.
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Andy Burnham won the Labour leadership and will become the UK’s 59th prime minister.
He will officially take office after King Charles III invites him to form a government.
Burnham served as mayor of Greater Manchester and earned the nickname “King of the North.”
He returned to Parliament recently, after nearly ten years away.
Burnham will deliver his first speech as prime minister at 10 Downing Street on Monday.
He will quickly begin appointing his Cabinet, including key ministers like the chancellor and foreign secretary.
The transition in the UK is fast, with no inauguration or parliamentary vote required.
Burnham’s government may soon put Thames Water under temporary public control to improve the company.
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Barnaby Joyce said One Nation does not want to bring back the White Australia policy but supports deporting people who stay in Australia illegally. Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, has faced questions about her views on immigration, denying she wants to return to the old policy, while backing mass deportations.
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Barnaby Joyce said people who overstay visas in Australia should be deported.
Pauline Hanson met European far-right leaders and expressed support for "mass deportations."
One Nation’s website aims to deport 75,000 illegal migrants.
Hanson denied wanting the White Australia policy back and said her comments were taken out of context.
Hanson’s daughter also defended her mother’s statements on immigration policies.
Joyce agreed One Nation does not support the White Australia policy but linked its end to current immigration challenges.
Labor minister Tanya Plibersek criticized Hanson for inconsistent statements and controversial associations.
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Extreme heat in India is causing poor outdoor workers to lose income and suffer health problems. Research shows that heat reduces their ability to work, leading to wage losses of up to 9% and worsening poverty for millions in the informal job sector.
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Outdoor workers in India lost nearly 9% of their salary in 2024 due to extreme heat.
Workers in physically demanding jobs like agriculture and construction lost an average of 6.6% of their income.
In Rajasthan, workers lost 8.3% of their income due to prolonged heatwaves and extreme temperatures.
India’s informal sector has about 550 million workers, who lost around 21 working days per year because of heat.
The heat causes illness, reduced work capacity, and temporary workplace closures, all reducing work hours.
Many informal workers cannot take breaks or stop working even when sick, as they risk losing wages.
Poor access to water, shade, sanitation, and medical support worsens workers’ conditions.
The economic cost of extreme heat in India could reach £58 billion (2% of GDP) because of lower productivity and health impacts.
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African governments are working to protect dangerous materials used in healthcare, industry, and research as their economies grow. The Africa Shield 2026 workshop in Tunisia brought officials together to improve security measures for these materials and prevent their misuse.
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Africa’s economies are expanding and using more chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials.
CBRN materials include those used in cancer treatment, manufacturing, mining, and laboratories.
Poor regulation or theft of CBRN materials can lead to criminal or harmful uses.
Africa Shield is a program that helps African countries improve safety and security around CBRN materials.
The Africa Shield 2026 workshop gathered over 100 officials from law enforcement, military, and government.
The program supports the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540, aiming to stop non-state actors from getting weapons of mass destruction.
Africa Shield focuses on preventing risks through better border control, export monitoring, and emergency preparedness.
The workshop encourages countries to share knowledge and strengthen partnerships for better security.
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People in Gaza and the West Bank celebrated Spain’s win in the World Cup. They watched games on screens, cheered in stadiums, and took to the streets to mark Spain’s victory and to show their appreciation for Spain’s support of Palestine.
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Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank celebrated Spain’s World Cup win.
They gathered around screens and cheered during the games.
Many went out to the streets to join in the celebration.
Some also showed support in stadiums.
The celebrations reflected gratitude for the Spanish government’s support of Palestine.
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The US military has started a new round of strikes against Iran after a US service member died in Iraq. These strikes are part of ongoing actions by the US Central Command and have been happening for several nights.
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced new strikes on Iran.
The strikes began at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on the reported day.
This marks the ninth night in a row that US strikes have targeted Iran.
The actions followed the death of a US service member in Iraq.
CENTCOM says the strikes aim to reduce Iran’s military capabilities.
The situation involves US military operations in the Middle East.
The US is responding to attacks linked to Iran in the region.
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The US military launched its ninth night of strikes against Iran-related targets following the death of another American service member in Iraq. Tensions have increased in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, pushing oil prices above $90 a barrel amid fears of wider conflict.
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A US service member died in northern Iraq during the disposal of unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone.
This marks the third US military death in recent days related to ongoing conflict with Iran.
The US has conducted nine nights of strikes targeting Iranian interests.
An oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, though the cause is unclear.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on oil tankers and an enemy command center in Syria.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Israel expressed concerns about the conflict spreading regionally.
The US has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports to stop oil exports.
Brent crude oil prices rose to over $90 per barrel due to the instability in the region.
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The United States has carried out air strikes on Iran for nine nights in a row, targeting multiple cities along Iran’s southern coast. These attacks come amid rising conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz and follow the death of three U.S. soldiers in recent days.
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The US military says the strikes aim to weaken Iranian forces attacking ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Explosions were reported in several Iranian cities including Sirik, Jask, Tabriz, Chabahar, Mahshahr, and Imam Khomeini.
Iranian state media report that Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes against US military targets in the region.
Kuwait and Bahrain have detected threats from drones and missiles linked to the conflict.
Kuwait’s desalination plant was hit by an attack for the second day, causing a fire.
Both the US and Iran have targeted shipping traffic near the Strait of Hormuz, with the US enforcing a naval blockade.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said some ships tried to cross the strait via unsafe routes, with two forced to turn back and two involved in accidents.
Since fighting escalated in late February after US and Israeli attacks on Iran, 17 US soldiers have died and over 420 have been wounded. The conflict has caused thousands of deaths mostly in Iran and Lebanon.
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Norway opened a new memorial in Oslo to honor the 77 victims of the 2011 terror attacks carried out by Anders Breivik. The memorial features a large artwork of a bird native to Utoeya island, where most victims died, and serves as a reminder of the attack and a stand against far-right extremism.
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The terror attack happened on July 22, 2011, when Anders Breivik first used a car bomb in Oslo and then shot 69 people at a youth camp on Utoeya island.
77 people were killed in total, most of them teenagers from the Norwegian Labour Party’s youth group.
The new memorial is called "Upholding" and includes a 12-meter high stone mosaic of a local bird, set in a blue steel frame.
The memorial is located near the government district in Oslo, close to where the car bomb exploded.
Names of all 77 victims are engraved on the memorial.
Survivors, relatives, government officials, and Crown Prince Haakon attended the opening ceremony.
Anders Breivik was sentenced in 2012 to 21 years in prison, Norway’s maximum sentence, which can be extended if he remains a threat.
Breivik has challenged parts of his imprisonment but recently failed to win parole or legal claims about his treatment.
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Los Angeles County has extended a $41 million contract to keep two special firefighting planes called "Super Scoopers" ready to fight wildfires. These planes are known worldwide and there are only about 160 of them in operation.
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Los Angeles County renewed a $41 million contract for two aerial water bombers.
The planes are nicknamed "Super Scoopers."
Only about 160 "Super Scooper" planes are in use worldwide.
These planes help fight wildfires by dropping large amounts of water.
"Super Scoopers" have been used for many decades in firefighting efforts.
The contract keeps these planes available for wildfire emergencies.
The article was reported by Ian Lee for CBS News.
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U.S. Marshals arrested social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami. British authorities have an ongoing case against them with new accusations from four additional alleged victims.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami by U.S. Marshals on Saturday.
The arrest is connected to an existing case in the United Kingdom.
Four new alleged victims in the U.K. have come forward.
The accusations include rape, sex trafficking, assault, and child pornography.
The Tate brothers are social media influencers.
British authorities are leading the investigation into these crimes.
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Gas prices are increasing as conflict between the U.S. and Iran gets worse. Attacks between the two countries and less ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz are causing the rise in prices.
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The U.S. and Iran have started attacking each other again.
Fighting has increased near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
Less ship traffic is moving through this important waterway.
The reduced shipping is affecting the supply of oil.
As a result, gas prices are going up.
The situation is causing concern about energy supplies.
The conflict impacts not only these countries but global fuel costs.
News coverage is coming from CBS News and reported by Lindsey Reiser.
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The US military has conducted its ninth consecutive night of strikes targeting Iran, aiming to reduce Iran’s ability to attack ships near the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes followed recent deaths of US troops in Iraq and Jordan linked to Iranian drone and missile attacks.
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The US began a ninth night of strikes on Iran to weaken its military capabilities used against commercial ships.
One US service member died in Iraq during a controlled explosion of an unexploded Iranian drone.
Two US troops were killed in Jordan and another went missing after Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Iran reported that 50 people have died and more than 500 were injured from US strikes over the past three weeks.
The Israeli military reported false alarms of sirens in southern Israel recently.
Bahrain, hosting the US Fifth Fleet, sounded air raid sirens amid ongoing tensions and Iranian attacks.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they launched a surprise attack on a command center in Syria as retaliation.
Kuwait and Bahrain have been frequently targeted by Iranian attacks in the Gulf region despite ceasefire agreements.
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Andy Burnham will become the new UK prime minister on Monday and plans to start a new era of government with more public ownership and efforts to ease the cost of living. Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in extra time.
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Andy Burnham is set to become UK prime minister on Monday.
Burnham plans to increase public ownership of key industries like the National Lottery, Thames Water, and local buses.
His first speech will include promises to help reduce the cost of living.
Burnham will start appointing his Cabinet soon after officially accepting the role.
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the goal.
President Donald Trump attended the World Cup final and faced boos from some fans.
Some politicians have criticized Burnham for lacking a clear government plan and mandate.
Burnham aims to reshape government spending and has begun talks to restructure leadership at 10 Downing Street.
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Ukraine is facing growing violence as its military struggles to recruit enough soldiers amid the ongoing war with Russia. Recruiters and soldiers searching for draft dodgers have been attacked multiple times, leading to injuries and public unrest.
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Vasyl Krupych, a Ukrainian soldier and veteran, was attacked and badly beaten by civilians while looking for draft evaders.
There have been over 600 assaults on recruitment officers reported this year, with some incidents becoming violent and aggressive.
In April, several recruiters were stabbed, including one fatal attack.
In Lviv, about 200 protesters surrounded officers trying to detain a suspected draft dodger and damaged a police car.
President Zelensky condemned violence against soldiers but a recent change in Defence Minister may slow efforts to fix recruitment problems.
Fear of frontline combat and frustration over the prolonged war are causing many men to avoid conscription.
The Ukrainian military uses "busification"—sending patrols to collect men forcibly when extra soldiers are urgently needed.
Human Rights officials have documented thousands of complaints against recruiters for abuse and illegal detentions, worsening tensions.
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