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A trial began in Mexico for three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend in 2024. The victims were found dead with gunshot wounds after going missing while camping and surfing in Baja California.
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Three men—Jesús Gerardo García (“El Kekas”) and two others identified as Irineo Francisco N. and Ángel Jesús N.—are on trial for murder and aggravated robbery.
The victims were Callum Ryan Robinson (33), Jake Martin Robinson (30), and Jack Carter Rhoad (30).
The bodies were found days after the victims disappeared, dumped in a cliff-top shaft with gunshot wounds to their heads.
Prosecutors say the killings happened during an attempt to steal the victims’ pickup truck.
The victims’ pickup truck was found burned near their bodies.
Silva Raya, García’s former partner, received a 20-year prison sentence last year for organizing the robbery to steal the truck’s tires.
The trial is taking place in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
Martin Robinson, father of the deceased Australian brothers, attended the trial.
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UK teenagers did well in the international Pisa tests for reading, maths, and science, staying steady compared to previous years. However, the report shows a global drop in reading skills, especially in students who rush through texts, and highlights differences in performance across parts of the UK.
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The Pisa tests happen every three years and assess 15-year-olds in many countries on skills like problem solving and critical thinking.
In 2025, 760,000 students in 91 countries took the test; in the UK, 15,566 students participated across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The UK ranked below top countries like Singapore and Estonia but above the US, Australia, and some European nations.
England's students scored better than those in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, reflecting differences in school systems.
The report warns about a global decline in reading ability, especially in understanding and evaluating complex information, which is important today.
The number of students who read quickly and answer incorrectly has almost doubled since 2018.
In response, some UK schools like Meadow Park encourage reading through book clubs and reduced phone use to improve focus.
England plans to offer more technical subjects to students from age 14, inspired by high-performing countries like Estonia.
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Russian forces launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and Odesa soon after U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff left the region. The attack followed a short pause agreed upon by Russia and Ukraine during talks in Moscow and Kyiv, which did not lead to any deal.
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacks on each other’s capitals for three days during U.S. envoy visits.
The U.S. sent envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv for talks.
After the envoys left, Russia launched multiple missile and drone strikes on Ukraine.
The weapons used included anti-ship Oniks missiles, ballistic missiles (Iskander-M, S-400, KN-23), and 32 Kh-101 cruise missiles.
Russian drones included 166 attack drones.
Kyiv and Odesa were the main targets of the attack.
The attack on Kyiv caused at least two deaths, ten injuries, and large fires.
Fighting continued in other parts of Ukraine despite the limited ceasefire on capitals.
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President Donald Trump said oil and gas prices would drop quickly if the U.S. wins the conflict with Iran. However, recent missile and drone attacks by the Houthi group on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities show ongoing risks to the region’s energy supply, making it harder to lower prices.
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President Trump predicted gasoline prices will fall to $3 a gallon and eventually below $2 after a U.S. victory over Iran.
Oil prices rose sharply after the U.S. and Israel started a war to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons and threatening the region.
The average price of gas in the U.S. is over $4 a gallon, and diesel is close to $6.
Houthi forces attacked Saudi Arabian oil and civilian targets, causing fires and stopping operations temporarily.
Saudi Arabia is a major oil producer and relies on shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, which face security threats from Houthis.
A previous statement claimed Houthis were deterred from joining the Iran conflict by U.S. military power, but recent attacks call that into question.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration says oil prices will stay high until shipping routes and supply flows return to normal.
Brent crude oil prices increased after the latest Houthi strikes, reflecting ongoing instability in the region.
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A school in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir has been fenced with barbed wire as parents worry about their children's safety. This concern comes after a rise in attacks by Israeli settlers, including the killing of a 14-year-old student near the school.
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The village of al-Mughayyir is located northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli settler outposts have been increasing around al-Mughayyir, isolating the village.
Israeli forces often set up a temporary checkpoint at the village entrance.
Six people, including three schoolchildren, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year.
One victim was 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan, shot by a settler outside the school in April.
All Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are deemed illegal under international law.
Many settler outposts near al-Mughayyir are also illegal under Israeli law.
The fencing at the school was put up to protect children amid rising settler violence.
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The UK government, led by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, will ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, calling them illegal. The US ambassador to Israel warned this could harm UK-US trade relations and lead to retaliations, including restrictions on British business in some US states.
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The UK will stop trading with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which it considers illegal.
This move aims to support the possibility of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
Previous UK governments criticized the settlements but took little action.
The UK’s Labour party is taking a stronger stance compared to past policies.
The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, warned of possible consequences, such as damage to British business ties with US states like Florida.
About 25% of the medicines used in the UK come from Israel, which could be affected.
Some in the UK worry the policy might increase antisemitism or threaten security cooperation with Israel.
The announcement comes just before a key byelection in a London area with a strong pro-Palestinian voter base.
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Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in southern France and stole four artworks worth about €9 million. They were caught on video surveillance, but escaped after dropping one painting.
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The theft happened at the Renoir Museum, located in painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s last home.
Four artworks were stolen, with one painting dropped by the thieves while fleeing.
The stolen artworks are valued at around €9 million (£7.7 million).
The museum alarm triggered at 5:48 am, and police arrived five minutes later.
The museum holds Renoir’s personal belongings and paintings, including portraits and landscapes.
This theft follows a larger robbery at the Louvre last year, where eight items valued at €88 million were stolen.
The four suspects from the Louvre robbery have been arrested, but the stolen items remain missing.
Europol reported an increase in violent art thefts in Europe, with thieves often recruited via social media.
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Australia will require social media companies to let users choose whether or not they want content suggested by algorithms when they log in. This new rule aims to give people more control over what they see on social media.
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Australia plans to force social media companies to allow users to opt in or out of algorithm-driven content recommendations.
The change means users can decide if they want automated suggestions about what to watch, read, or interact with.
Algorithms are sets of rules used by social media platforms to choose and show content based on user behavior.
The Australian government is introducing this legislation to increase transparency and user control.
People in Sydney shared their thoughts about this upcoming change during interviews with the BBC.
The legislation is part of Australia's broader effort to regulate social media platforms.
Making opt-out options easier could affect how social media companies design their services.
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Japan has protested new Chinese rules that limit its exports of a key chemical used to make computer chips. China says Japanese exports of this chemical broke trade rules and hurt its industry, so China now requires cash deposits from Japanese exporters while it investigates.
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China imposed controls on Japanese exports of dichlorosilane (DCS), a chemical used in making computer chips.
China claims Japanese exports violated anti-dumping rules and harmed its domestic industry.
Starting October 27, 2025, importers in China must pay cash deposits up to 99.2% on DCS from Japan.
The controls affect companies like Shin-Etsu Chemical and Denal Silane from Japan.
China calls this a temporary measure pending a final decision after investigation.
Japan’s government officially protested and said it will respond to protect Japanese companies.
The dispute comes amid already tense China-Japan relations following Japan’s statements on possible military intervention over Taiwan.
Japan is the world’s leading producer of ultrapure DCS used for semiconductor chip making.
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A small plane with four Florida family members went missing near the Bahamas after losing contact with air traffic control. Search teams from the Bahamas and the U.S. Coast Guard began looking for the plane but had to pause the search because of bad weather.
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The plane carried four people: pilot Mario Lamar (80), his wife Lili Lamar (79), and two grandchildren, Sofia (28) and Christian Sosa (22).
The plane was a PA-34 Piper, a small five-seater aircraft, with tail number N212ML.
It took off from Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands, Bahamas, heading to Miami Executive Airport, Florida.
Contact was lost about 13 miles west of Andros Island, Bahamas.
Bahamian police and U.S. Coast Guard started search-and-rescue operations.
An HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft was sent to help with the search.
Search efforts were paused due to bad weather, with no clear time for resuming.
Family members have publicly asked for help with the search efforts.
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The European Union warns that 25 years after 9/11, jihadist groups still threaten Europe, but a new violent online youth movement called "nihilistic violent extremism" is also emerging. This group promotes violence without political motives, driven by young people seeking excitement and status on social media.
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Jihadist groups remain a major security threat to Europe 25 years after 9/11.
Europol found about 4,340 websites linked to an online violent youth community called "The COM."
In 2025, 45 terrorist attacks happened in 10 EU countries, with six deaths and many arrests; most attackers had jihadist links.
About one-third of those arrested for terror-related crimes in the EU are under 18 years old, mostly boys.
Nihilistic violent extremism means violence for its own sake, without political reasons.
A 16-year-old boy in Finland stabbed classmates, shared a video online, and expressed a desire for excitement in his “manifesto.”
A 15-year-old in Italy planned a murder to gain attention online and kept violent and illegal images on his phone.
This new form of violence is linked to seeking status and thrill in online communities rather than ideology.
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Four Americans went missing after their small plane disappeared near Andros Island in the Bahamas while flying to South Florida. Bahamian authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard are searching for the plane, but bad weather has slowed the rescue efforts.
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The plane was a Piper PA-34, a small twin-engine aircraft with five seats.
It left Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands heading to Miami Executive Airport.
Contact with the plane was lost about 13 miles west of Andros Island.
Four people were on board: pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lily, and their grandchildren Christian and Sophie Sosa.
The plane is believed to have gone down near Red Bays on North Andros Island.
The U.S. Coast Guard sent an HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft to help with the search.
Search efforts were paused Monday evening due to bad weather conditions.
Family members have asked the public for help in finding the missing people.
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A public inquiry is concluding into the 2023 Nottingham attacks where Valdo Calocane killed three people, including Grace O'Malley-Kumar. The inquiry found failures in Calocane's mental health care and police actions, and families say the inquiry’s end will mark the start of their grieving and efforts to prevent similar tragedies.
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Valdo Calocane killed three people and injured others in Nottingham in June 2023.
Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in January 2024.
He pleaded guilty to manslaughter under diminished responsibility and attempted murder charges.
The Nottingham public inquiry started in February 2025 to investigate police and healthcare failures before and after the attacks.
Over 100 witnesses gave evidence, exposing key errors such as premature discharge from mental health care and failure to arrest Calocane despite an active warrant.
Families of victims hope the inquiry will lead to changes preventing future attacks.
Investigations by police watchdogs related to the attacks are still ongoing.
The families say the inquiry’s closing marks a new phase of grief and a drive for safety reforms.
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One-year-old Rory Potter from the UK received a new type of surgery for a rare skull condition called sagittal craniosynostosis, which fuses skull bones too early. Doctors used "super elastic" springs made from a special metal alloy to reshape his skull gradually, avoiding more invasive surgery.
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Rory was diagnosed with severe sagittal craniosynostosis, where the skull fuses before birth.
He had surgery to insert new nitinol springs, made of a nickel-titanium alloy, in September.
The springs slowly reshaped his skull and were later removed.
These new springs adapt better to a child’s skull than traditional stainless steel springs.
Rory only stayed one night in the hospital after the 45-minute operation.
The technology was developed by Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London.
This method can reduce the need for longer surgeries and lower the chance of blood transfusions.
Rory’s parents praised the medical team for their care and support throughout the treatment.
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England’s 15-year-old students scored higher in maths, reading, and science than most other countries in a global education survey. While many countries showed lower scores, England’s performance stayed strong, helping the UK rank in the top 10 worldwide.
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The OECD tested 760,000 15-year-olds in 91 countries through the Pisa assessment.
England’s students improved most in science and scored notably well in reading.
England performed better in reading than Australia, the US, Finland, and France.
Only Singapore, Taiwan, and some regions of China had significantly better results than England.
Scores in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland were slightly lower than before.
The OECD reported that many countries are seeing declines in learning, especially in reading skills.
Reasons for the global drop include less reading for fun, digital distractions, and more school absences.
Officials in England want to build on these results by encouraging students to feel more connected and engaged in school.
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The UK is giving £100 million to help Ukraine strengthen its air defences this winter. This support includes military equipment like Patriot missiles, drones, and artillery to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks.
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The UK’s £100 million package includes Patriot missiles, large-calibre artillery rounds, drones, and defence interceptors.
Patriot missiles help stop aircraft, cruise missiles, and tactical ballistic missiles.
Ukraine’s supply of Patriot missiles has decreased, reducing its ability to intercept Russian attacks.
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting will co-lead a meeting with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Ukraine defence support.
The UK recently shared blueprints for British parts used in a missile called Scalp, used to target Russia.
The UK and about 50 allied nations are coordinating to provide military help to Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about working towards a ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the war is likely to continue into winter despite talks.
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Hurricane Lowell is approaching the western Hawaiian islands, mainly Kauai and Niihau, with strong winds and heavy rain expected. Officials have closed schools and government offices on Kauai and warned residents to prepare for potential flooding, mudslides, and power outages.
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Hurricane Lowell is a Category 2 storm moving near Kauai and Niihau.
The hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai County, and a tropical storm warning for Oahu, including Honolulu.
Rainfall could reach up to 16 inches on Kauai and 12 inches on the Big Island, causing flash floods and mudslides.
Wind gusts may reach 74 mph in Kauai County and 40 mph on Oahu.
Officials closed public schools and government offices on Kauai for September 8.
Residents in low-lying and coastal areas have been advised to prepare for evacuation.
Campgrounds and parks on Kauai are closed, and tourists have been urged to shelter in place.
People are advised to secure property, fill gas tanks, charge devices, and stock water, food, and medications.
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The U.S. military sank another Ecuadorian boat in the Pacific, accusing it of supporting drug trafficking activities of the criminal group Los Choneros. The people on board were taken off and handed to Ecuadorian authorities. This is the fifth boat targeted by U.S. forces in less than two weeks in the region.
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The U.S. Southern Command sank an Ecuadorian vessel tied to the group Los Choneros.
The vessel acted as a floating refueling station to help drug trafficking boats in the Eastern Pacific.
Military personnel removed everyone on board before sinking the boat.
This is the fifth vessel sunk by U.S. forces in under two weeks.
Another fishing boat, María Candelaria, was sunk last week and its 26 crew members returned to Ecuador.
Two other vessels identified as drug trafficking refueling stations, OM2 and Los Tres Hermanos, were also sunk.
Ecuadorian authorities have not commented yet on the latest sinking.
Families of crew members from some vessels are seeking information about their loved ones.
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Canada has started applying tariffs on about C$28 billion worth of American products in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Both countries want to make a trade deal, but talks have stalled, and tensions remain high between the two neighbors.
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Canada’s tariffs affect U.S. goods like steel, furniture, and cotton T-shirts, with some tariffs as high as 50%.
Fresh fish and lobster were initially included but later removed from Canada’s tariffs due to pressure from Canadian seafood businesses.
U.S. and Canadian officials say they want a trade deal, but no talks have happened since August.
President Donald Trump threatened to stop U.S. business with Canadian plane maker Bombardier unless it moves production to the U.S.
The U.S. has 25% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, steel, aluminum, and lumber, plus new 50% tariffs on items like dairy and hockey sticks.
Canada’s tariffs are meant to match U.S. tariffs in value, targeting hundreds of American products.
The trade conflict risks higher prices for consumers in both countries on everyday items.
Most Canadians support Canada’s tariffs, but businesses worry about ongoing escalation and economic impact.
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A small plane carrying four family members went missing off the coast of the Bahamas while flying to Florida. The U.S. Coast Guard joined Bahamas authorities in the search, but bad weather forced them to pause the efforts.
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The plane carried pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lily Lamar, and their two grandchildren.
It took off from Great Harbour Cay in the Bahamas, heading to Miami Executive Airport.
Contact with the plane was lost about 13 miles west of Andros Island.
The plane is identified as a PA-34 Piper five-seater, tail number N212ML.
Bahamas police and the U.S. Coast Guard are coordinating the search.
The search includes a U.S. Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft.
The search was paused due to bad weather, with no set time to resume.
Family members have asked for any help or information to find the missing plane.
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