São Tomé and Príncipe is holding a presidential election amid political tension and a constitutional crisis. President Carlos Vila Nova seeks a second term as an independent candidate, facing several rivals including candidates from his former party and opposition groups.
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About 142,000 voters are registered, with 15% living outside the country.
São Tomé and Príncipe is known for peaceful and competitive elections since independence in 1975.
President Vila Nova left his former party, Acção Democrática Independente (ADI), after political disagreements.
Four other candidates are running, including ADI’s parliamentary leader Nito D’Abreu.
If no one wins over 50% of votes, a second round will take place.
Businessman Domingos Monteiro was disqualified for not meeting citizenship rules.
Voters are concerned about corruption, inflation, youth unemployment, fuel shortages, and power outages.
The country is an important security and trade partner in a region affected by piracy and has valuable offshore oil reserves.
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Radio Mogadishu in Somalia holds a large collection of old audio recordings that capture the country's history, culture, and language. Archivists are working to digitize about 400,000 hours of tapes to prevent the material from being lost as the tapes age and degrade.
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Radio Mogadishu's archive contains thousands of reel-to-reel tapes dating back to the early 1950s.
The tapes include news, speeches, music, and other broadcasts in Somali and multiple languages.
The archive holds around 400,000 hours of recordings, with about 85% still playable.
Some tapes have been damaged by age, an electrical fire in 2018, and conflicts in the early 1990s.
Somalia’s information ministry and UNESCO are collaborating to preserve and register the archive with UNESCO’s Memory of the World program.
The radio station was founded in 1951 during Italian colonial rule and became a key broadcaster in East Africa.
The archive is considered the largest store of Somali language cultural materials.
Efforts are underway to eventually make the digital archive accessible to the public.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami based on rape and sex trafficking charges from the UK. UK authorities want to bring them back to face these charges. The brothers are also dealing with 21 other charges in a different case.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, Florida.
They face allegations of rape and sex trafficking.
These charges were brought by police in the United Kingdom.
UK prosecutors are trying to extradite the brothers to the UK.
The Tate brothers have 21 additional charges in another case.
The brothers are known as influencers with controversial views.
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Fadi al-Naasan, a Palestinian teenage football player, died one week after being shot by Israeli forces during an attack by Israeli settlers in his village near Ramallah. His death is part of an increase in violent incidents involving Israeli settlers and Palestinian communities.
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Fadi al-Naasan was a Palestinian teenager who played football.
He was shot during an attack by Israeli settlers in his village northeast of Ramallah.
Israeli forces shot him during this incident.
He died one week after being injured.
There has been a recent rise in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages.
The incident took place in the West Bank region near Ramallah.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians.
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Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the womb lining grows outside it, causing severe pain and health problems. Many women, like Carla Cressy and Abi Smith, suffer long delays in diagnosis and face challenges staying employed due to their symptoms. There is currently no UK law to protect workers with menstrual health conditions, despite many having to leave jobs.
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Endometriosis causes pain and tissue growth outside the womb, affecting many women.
Carla Cressy was diagnosed at 25 after years of misdiagnosis and severe symptoms, including surgery.
Due to endometriosis, Carla needed a bladder reconstruction and hysterectomy, losing the ability to carry children.
Abi Smith suffered severe pain from a young age and was only diagnosed at 21 after doctors delayed taking her seriously.
One in six women with endometriosis leave work because of the illness.
UK has no specific laws to support workers needing time off due to menstrual health issues.
Both women have spoken publicly and started support efforts for awareness and better treatment.
Delayed diagnosis and poor understanding of endometriosis lead to mental health struggles and career impacts.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are influencers with both US and UK citizenship, were arrested in Miami. The UK government plans to bring new charges against them, including rape, sex trafficking, and offenses involving indecent images of a child.
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The Tate brothers were arrested in Miami under a sealed warrant issued by the United States Marshals Service.
The UK Crown Prosecution Service will prosecute Andrew Tate on multiple counts including rape, sex trafficking, assault, and offenses related to child indecent images and extreme pornography.
Tristan Tate will face charges including sexual assault, rape, and facilitating sexual trafficking.
The brothers face a total of 21 UK charges related to 7 alleged victims, with offenses dated between 2010 and 2017.
They fled Romania after being arrested there in 2022 on separate, unrelated rape and human trafficking charges.
The Tate brothers became well known online for showing off a luxurious lifestyle but have been criticized for offensive and misogynistic behavior.
Despite controversy, they have a significant online following, including many in the United States.
Both Andrew and Tristan Tate deny all the charges against them.
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The British honours system has changed to include more people from working-class backgrounds and different parts of the UK. New data shows a much higher percentage of awards going to everyday people doing important work, not just to rich or famous individuals.
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Clive Lawrence, who grew up in a working-class area, received an OBE for his education work.
In 2026, 31% of higher honours recipients came from working-class backgrounds, up from 4% in 2025.
Overall, 38% of all honours went to people from working-class backgrounds, matching the UK population percentage.
The Honours Diversity and Outreach Committee was created to make the awards more fair and representative.
The system now recognizes people helping their communities, like those running food banks or charity projects.
Examples of awardees include Michael Akers, who founded a charity for children with disabilities, and Ally Outten, who lends prom dresses to families in need.
The gap in honours between London and other parts of the UK has also narrowed.
The goal is to honour "everyday people doing extraordinary things" while keeping high standards for the awards.
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Russia fired missile strikes on Kyiv on July 19, 2026, killing one person and injuring 13, following a Ukrainian drone attack on warehouses near Moscow. Both sides have been targeting each other's cities as the conflict continues into its fifth year, with Ukraine also facing political unrest over changes in military leadership.
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Russian missile strikes hit six districts in Kyiv, causing casualties and fires in apartment buildings, a supermarket, and other locations.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted e-commerce warehouses in the Moscow and Tambov regions, killing eight people and causing large fires.
The Ukrainian government says these warehouses were used to supply parts for Russian drones and navigation equipment.
Russia has launched almost daily missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities since invading in 2022.
Ukraine has stepped up attacks inside Russia, especially on oil infrastructure, causing fuel shortages.
Over 370 Ukrainian drones were launched toward Moscow overnight on July 18-19; nearly 1,892 were intercepted earlier that week.
A Ukrainian defense minister was removed from office, sparking protests in major Ukrainian cities.
The conflict continues with military actions and internal political challenges for Ukraine.
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The European Union's new Entry Exit System (EES) for passport control has significantly increased waiting times for travelers, especially at Rome's main airport, where times have nearly tripled despite some improvements. The EES requires non-EU visitors to provide fingerprints and photos when entering and leaving the Schengen zone, but technical problems and slow processes have caused long queues and missed flights at several European airports.
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The EU introduced the Entry Exit System (EES) to register fingerprints and photos of non-EU visitors entering the Schengen area, which has 29 countries.
The system started being used in October and combines automated kiosks and border officers for some travelers, like children under 12.
At Rome’s Fiumicino airport, wait times at passport control increased from 7 minutes to 20 minutes for UK nationals, with some passengers reporting waits over an hour or two.
Ryanair warned travelers to expect longer delays when entering Europe due to the EES rollout.
Some airports, like Faro in Portugal, reported technical issues but said wait times should improve quickly.
Fiumicino airport’s Chief Aviation Officer said the current system is too complex and needs urgent fixes, including reducing repeated steps.
Only Sweden and Portugal currently use the EU’s pre-registration app to help speed up the EES process.
The European Commission says most airports see limited problems and promises continued support to improve the system.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Miami by US marshals on secret charges. British authorities want to bring them back to the UK to face 59 charges including rape, sex trafficking, assault, tax evasion, and money laundering.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on July 18, 2026.
The UK has 59 charges against them: 42 for Andrew and 17 for Tristan.
Charges include rape, sexual trafficking, assault, indecent images of a child, tax evasion, and money laundering.
British prosecutors have asked the US to extradite the brothers to face trial in the UK.
The Tate brothers are dual citizens of the US and the UK.
They have been supporters of US President Donald Trump.
Andrew Tate is known for promoting traditional masculinity and anti-feminist views online.
Aside from the US and UK cases, the brothers face similar charges in Romania, where they lived recently.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, social media influencers and brothers, were arrested in Miami by U.S. Marshals related to extradition requests from the United Kingdom. They face multiple charges including rape, human trafficking, and assault, based on allegations from several victims in the UK.
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Andrew Tate is 39 years old; Tristan Tate is 38.
Both brothers were arrested in Miami on Saturday by the U.S. Marshals Service.
The charges involve rape, sex trafficking, assault, and crimes related to child and extreme pornography in the UK.
The alleged incidents happened between 2010 and 2017.
The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service says there are seven alleged victims.
The Tate brothers hold both U.S. and British citizenship and currently live in Romania.
They were previously arrested in Romania in 2022 on similar allegations but those charges did not proceed.
Their lawyer claims the arrests are politically motivated and denies the charges.
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Andy Burnham is about to become prime minister and plans to change some government priorities, including scrapping a digital ID card program and increasing public control over utilities like Thames Water. The news also covers other topics like a sports victory, a world record in running, and a family reunion involving the King.
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Andy Burnham is becoming prime minister soon.
A new poll shows voters want Burnham to call a general election.
Burnham will cancel the digital ID card plan started by Sir Keir Starmer.
Burnham wants more public control over utilities, possibly taking over Thames Water.
The wage bill for Labour advisers has risen from £6.9 million in 2019 to £12.4 million recently.
The England football team secured third place in the World Cup by beating France.
Athlete Josh Kerr broke the men’s mile world record.
King had an emotional meeting with his son and grandchildren after four years.
Argentine ants, described as "indestructible," are threatening British wildlife and crops.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the United States after British authorities charged them with multiple serious crimes. The UK plans to extradite the brothers to face charges including rape, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and possession of child pornography.
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Andrew Tate faces seven additional charges of rape and others related to sex crimes.
Tristan Tate is charged with sexual assault, rape, and arranging trafficking for sexual exploitation.
The alleged crimes occurred between 2010 and 2017.
British authorities say there are seven alleged victims in total.
The US Marshals confirmed the brothers were taken into custody.
The arrests in the US are part of extradition proceedings requested by the UK.
The brothers deny all allegations against them.
In May 2025, officials listed a total of 21 charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate in the UK.
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Many people are going to theaters to watch Christopher Nolan's new movie called "The Odyssey." This film is a big, epic story and has attracted a lot of viewers on its opening weekend.
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"The Odyssey" is a new movie directed by Christopher Nolan.
The film is described as an epic, meaning it has a large or grand story.
It was released in theaters this weekend.
Many fans are eager to see it on the big screen.
This kind of big movie theater rush has not happened in a long time.
CBS News covered the story and shared a report by Noel Brennan.
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Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a Cuban artist who was imprisoned for five years, has arrived in the United States to live in exile. US Senator Marco Rubio confirmed his arrival and called on the Cuban government to release more than 700 political prisoners held in Cuba.
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Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara is a Cuban artist and cofounder of the San Isidro Movement, a group seeking greater freedoms in Cuba.
He was sentenced to five years in prison for charges including insulting national symbols and disturbing public order.
Amnesty International says members of the San Isidro Movement face ongoing repression by Cuban authorities.
Senator Marco Rubio confirmed Alcantara’s arrival in the US and urged Cuba to free all political prisoners.
Over 700 political prisoners remain detained in Cuba, according to US officials and rights groups.
The US has increased economic and diplomatic pressure on Cuba, including sanctions on Cuba’s tourism ministry.
Cuba’s energy system is struggling due to a US oil blockade, causing widespread blackouts.
The Trump administration has stated it supports the Cuban people’s aim for freedom.
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Smoke from many wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is spreading into the Northeastern United States, causing poor air quality. At the same time, the Midwest faces dangerous weather and the chance of sudden floods.
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Hundreds of wildfires are burning in Canada and Minnesota.
Smoke from these fires has traveled to the Northeast U.S.
The smoke is making the air quality worse in that region.
Severe weather is expected in the Midwest.
There is a risk of flash flooding in some areas of the Midwest.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak provided the weather forecast mentioned.
These events affect multiple parts of North America simultaneously.
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Volunteers baked a giant cake to bring joy to about 3,000 Venezuelan children who lost their homes after two strong earthquakes. The earthquakes have killed over 5,000 people and left nearly 2 million in need of help.
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Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela last month.
The disaster caused more than 5,069 deaths.
About 1.8 million people need humanitarian aid.
Among those affected, 680,000 are children.
Around 3,000 displaced children were given a giant cake to cheer them up.
Volunteers organized the cake event to provide comfort to the children.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Miami after British prosecutors charged them with rape and sex trafficking. British authorities plan to request that the brothers be sent back to the U.K. to face these new charges.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate are social media influencers.
British prosecutors filed new charges of rape and sex trafficking against them.
The brothers were arrested in Miami, Florida, by U.S. Marshals.
The Crown Prosecution Service in the U.K. announced the new charges.
British officials will seek extradition to bring the brothers from the U.S. to the U.K.
The arrest happened on a Saturday evening.
This situation involves cooperation between U.S. and U.K. law enforcement.
Updates are still developing as the case progresses.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, social media influencers and dual U.S.-British citizens, were arrested in Miami by U.S. federal authorities. They face serious charges in the United Kingdom for rape, sexual assault, human trafficking, and offenses involving indecent images of children.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami by U.S. Marshals Service on Saturday.
The U.S. arrests relate to extradition requests from the United Kingdom.
British prosecutors added new charges including rape, sexual assault, trafficking for sexual exploitation, and child/extreme pornography offenses.
The alleged crimes occurred between 2010 and 2017 around the London area.
The Tate brothers moved to Romania in 2016 and were previously arrested there in 2022 on similar allegations.
They deny all accusations against them.
The brothers are known for promoting a hypermasculine lifestyle on social media, mainly gaining young male followers.
A total of seven alleged victims have come forward in the UK case.
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a football jersey from Argentina’s ambassador before the World Cup final against Spain. Netanyahu said he supports Argentina and mentioned having a good relationship with Argentina’s President Javier Milei.
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Argentina’s ambassador to Israel gave Netanyahu an Argentina football jersey.
The jersey was presented ahead of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
Netanyahu expressed his support for Argentina in the final match.
Netanyahu spoke positively about his relationship with Argentina’s President Javier Milei.
The event highlights a friendly connection between Israel and Argentina.
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