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President Donald Trump shared a map on social media showing a very large United States that includes Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Cuba, and other nearby areas. The White House said nothing official about the map, and the countries shown have rejected the idea of joining the U.S.
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The map was posted by President Trump on Truth Social and is AI-generated.
It shows the U.S. flag covering most of North America and parts of the Caribbean.
This map does not come with an official explanation or policy from the White House.
President Trump has previously suggested Canada could become a U.S. state and has tried to gain control of Greenland.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have both refused the idea of joining the U.S. or losing sovereignty.
Cuba criticized U.S. policies, saying American sanctions cause hardships like power outages.
President Trump has also renamed U.S.-related geographic areas, like calling the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
Experts say the map is likely political messaging, not an actual plan, but nearby countries pay attention to such moves.
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Several UK newspapers report on recent protests in Portsmouth against migrants arriving by small boats, highlighting criticism of the UK Home Office and concerns about public anger. Additionally, King Charles confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will not return to their official royal roles after moving back to the UK.
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Protests against migrants have occurred in Portsmouth, England.
The UK Home Office has faced criticism over how it handled the situation.
Some protesters have targeted lifeboat crews who help migrants at sea.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the Labour Party of being indifferent to the migrant issue.
King Charles sent a letter stating Prince Harry and Meghan will not resume royal duties.
Nigel Farage proposed banning full face coverings in public after some protesters wore balaclavas.
The UK government plans to impose sanctions on goods made in Israeli settlements, aiming to support a two-state solution.
Chancellor John Healey may introduce a new ISA savings account to help older first-time homebuyers.
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A new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, has been released at a film festival. Elizabeth Holmes is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for deceiving investors.
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Elizabeth Holmes founded the health technology company Theranos.
She was convicted of defrauding investors.
Holmes is serving an 11-year prison sentence.
A new documentary featuring her story has debuted at a film festival.
The documentary was co-created by a comedian known for absurdist comedy.
CBS News reporter Lilia Luciano covered the story.
The documentary explores the events around Holmes and Theranos.
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Five years after the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, the Taliban controls the country again. Taliban fighters are now using weapons and vehicles that were originally American.
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The 9/11 attacks happened 25 years ago and were planned inside Afghanistan when the Taliban ruled there.
The U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago.
After the withdrawal, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan.
Taliban fighters are carrying American guns.
They are also using American vehicles.
This shows U.S. equipment remains in use by the Taliban.
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The Eiffel Tower was closed after staff went on strike because women workers were asked to move away during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The company that runs the tower apologized and said such actions go against their values of gender equality.
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A Hindu religious group, BAPS, visited the Eiffel Tower on Saturday.
During the visit, women workers were asked to leave their posts to make space for men.
Staff protested this action, feeling it was humiliating and unfair.
The company managing the tower, SETE, said the demand to limit interaction with women should not have been accepted.
SETE's president confirmed this practice conflicts with their commitment to gender equality.
BAPS apologized for any hurt caused and said their visit was planned to avoid disruption.
Paris officials, including the mayor, called for an investigation and stressed that equality must be respected everywhere.
Political leaders in France criticized the practice and supported workers’ rights to equality.
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The White Australia party, which is linked to neo-Nazi views, is challenging a ban on their group in Australia’s high court. The party’s lawyers argue that the law banning them is unfair because it gives too much power to a politician rather than a judge, and that it breaks rules about political freedom.
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The White Australia party was previously called the National Socialist Network (NSN).
The party was banned in May after a security agency recommended it to the home affairs minister, Tony Burke.
Supporting or joining the group is now a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
The party is arguing that the law banning them violates freedom of political communication and concentrates too much power in one minister.
Lawyers say the ban based on a politician’s opinion is “authoritarian” and lacks proper judicial review.
The party’s lawyers refer to a 1951 high court case where banning a political party (Communist Party of Australia) was overturned.
The government says the group is not a normal political party but an extension of a banned hate group.
The party’s leader, Tom Sewell, has a criminal record for offensive behavior using racist language.
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Australia will introduce new laws that let social media users over 16 choose to turn off algorithms that show content automatically. These laws aim to improve online safety and protect young users from harmful content, with heavy fines for companies that do not comply.
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Users over 16 can opt out of algorithm-driven feeds, seeing only content from people or groups they follow.
Social media platforms face fines over A$100 million if they do not follow the new rules.
The new laws also protect users under 18 from harmful content like pornography, eating disorder promotion, and bullying.
Australia’s eSafety commissioner will be able to demand removal of harmful content from platforms.
Users will set their default feed through a pop-up message when using social media.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will speak about these laws at the United Nations General Assembly.
The laws require support from the Greens party and face opposition from the Liberals and Nationals.
Other countries like France, Britain, and New Zealand are creating similar laws for children's online safety.
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Tukaram Mundhe is the food commissioner in Maharashtra, India. Since May, he has led thousands of inspections in restaurants and food businesses, exposing poor hygiene and unsafe practices. His strict actions have drawn widespread attention and increased public awareness about food safety.
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Tukaram Mundhe became Maharashtra's food commissioner in May.
He has overseen over 4,000 inspections of food businesses in the state.
His team found many places with cockroaches, spoiled vegetables, and pest infestations.
Around 300 food-related business licenses have been suspended under his leadership.
Over 1,000 improvement notices have been issued to restaurants and shops.
A new complaints portal received more than 16,000 consumer complaints in three months.
Nearly 20% of food samples tested across India in 2025-26 were unsafe or mislabeled.
Mundhe's campaign is unusual for its public visibility and strict enforcement and has made him well-known in India.
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President Donald Trump warned the Canadian aircraft company Bombardier that it must build its planes in the United States to keep selling there. This statement came during a trade dispute between Canada and the US, with both countries imposing tariffs on goods from each other.
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President Trump said Bombardier must build planes in the US to sell in the US market.
Bombardier is a large Canadian company based in Montreal and important to Quebec’s economy.
Bombardier already has a factory in Kansas, USA, where it builds military planes and employs 3,500 Americans.
About half of Bombardier’s 5,100 aircraft are used by customers in the US.
The company builds jets in Canada, the US, and Mexico, following a North American trade agreement known as USMCA (CUSMA in Canada).
Canada and the US are in a trade conflict, with Canada planning tariffs on $20 billion of US goods.
Canadian officials say the US made unfair demands during trade talks, leading Canada to end negotiations.
Quebec’s premier supports Bombardier and rejects the idea that companies must produce in certain places to access markets.
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Federal officials are investigating a crash involving an Amazon cargo jet at Miami International Airport. The Boeing 767 went off the runway, hit two vehicles, and caused five deaths.
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The accident involved an Amazon cargo Boeing 767 jet.
The plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport.
Two vehicles were struck during the incident.
Five people died as a result of the crash.
Video showed the jet was still flying far down the runway before touching down.
Federal officials are conducting an investigation to find out the cause.
Aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien discussed details about the accident.
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Germany’s far-right party AfD won an important election in Saxony-Anhalt, an eastern state. This result shows a growing split in German politics and worries many in Europe.
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The AfD (Alternative for Germany) party won a major parliamentary election in Saxony-Anhalt.
Saxony-Anhalt is a state in eastern Germany.
The AfD is known for its anti-immigration policies.
German intelligence agencies consider the AfD xenophobic and extremist.
The election result reflects growing political division in Germany.
Experts worry this shift could affect stability in Europe.
Liana Fix, an author on German politics, discussed the election outcome in the news piece.
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A cargo plane owned by Amazon crashed in Miami, hitting two cars. Five people died and five others were hurt. Officials are investigating why the crash happened.
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The crash involved an Amazon cargo plane.
It occurred in Miami on a Sunday.
The plane hit two vehicles on the ground.
Five people died in the accident.
Five other people were injured.
Federal officials have started an investigation.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
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Officials are investigating why an Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami, causing deaths. Meanwhile, Hawaii is preparing for Hurricane Lowell by declaring a state of emergency.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami.
The crash caused deaths, but exact numbers are not given.
Authorities are looking into the cause of the crash.
Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii.
Hawaii has declared a state of emergency because of the hurricane.
The news comes from CBS Evening News on September 7.
The CBS News app and website provide ongoing updates.
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Investigators have recovered the flight recorders from a cargo plane operated by 21 Air that crashed at Miami International Airport, killing five people and seriously injuring five others. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the investigation is ongoing, and the priority is recovering victims before focusing on finding the cause of the crash.
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The Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport.
The crash happened shortly before 2 pm local time on Sunday.
The plane hit two vehicles: a van with seven people and a Toyota with three passengers.
Five people died and five others were seriously injured in the accident.
The plane was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on its third flight of the day.
Investigators have recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder for analysis.
The NTSB is examining weather, runway safety features, pilot experience, and aircraft systems.
Two of the airport’s four runways remained closed after the crash, causing travel disruptions.
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Somali piracy has increased recently, with eight hijackings reported since April, driven by regional conflicts and political instability in Somalia. The rise in pirate attacks is linked to disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran and reduced international anti-piracy efforts.
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Somali pirates have hijacked eight vessels since April 2024, including an oil tanker and a military equipment ship.
Piracy off Somalia was widespread from 2005, with over 1,000 attacks and millions paid in ransoms before international naval forces reduced incidents.
The recent hijacking of the Cameroonian-flagged ship Lutuf ended after a joint Turkish-Somali action destroyed four pirate boats.
A $2.5 million ransom was reportedly paid for the Lutuf’s release.
Naval focus has shifted toward the US-Israeli war against Iran, allowing Somali pirates more freedom due to fewer patrols.
About 70% of ships that used to pass the Red Sea now detour around South Africa to avoid attacks by Iran’s Houthi proxies.
Somalia's weak government and lack of resources make it hard to secure its long coastline.
Higher oil prices make oil tankers more attractive targets for pirates.
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A UK survey shows most people, including Conservative and Reform party voters, do not want to cut disability benefits, with many supporting increased spending. Upcoming government reviews may seek to reduce disability benefit costs, but public support for such cuts is low and politically sensitive.
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Only 7% of people surveyed back cuts to disability benefits, while 49% want more spending.
Among Conservative and Reform voters, 40% support more spending on disability benefits, and just 10% support cuts.
Labour voters showed even stronger support, with 57% wanting increased benefits and just 5% supporting cuts.
The survey included 4,656 people across the UK and was conducted from August to October 2025.
Disability benefit spending has increased recently, but total welfare spending has remained steady.
Two official reviews are expected to propose changes to disability benefits and support for unemployed young people.
Previous government plans to cut £5 billion in disability benefits were reversed after public opposition and political pushback.
The report warns that public opinion on cuts could vary depending on who is affected and how clearly the impact is explained.
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Iran announced it tested a new ballistic missile called Qassem Basir, which it says can strike threats before they happen. The missile has more range and accuracy, and Iran said this shows a change in its defense approach amid ongoing tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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Iran revealed a missile called Qassem Basir with improved range, accuracy, and a half-ton warhead.
Iranian officials claim the missile was tested against a U.S. warship, but this is unclear.
The U.S. reported Iranian ballistic missile launches targeting U.S. warships and responded by striking three Iranian oil tankers.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a hotspot, with Iran threatening an “exclusion zone” for vessels passing through, but the U.S. says the waterway is open and under U.S. control.
The U.S. Navy has cleared mines from the strait and redirected or disabled several commercial ships to protect naval operations.
Recent attacks in the region have raised concerns about the safety of commercial shipping and caused a drop in passage through the strait.
Regional leaders, including the UAE, express frustration and insist no single country should control the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict involves broader tensions between Iran, the U.S., and allies over oil shipments and military activity.
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Iran has raised the price of gasoline for people who use more than 110 liters per month, doubling the cost for heavy users. This increase aims to manage high gasoline use and help families by reallocating the extra money, but it may also add to inflation during difficult economic times.
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Iran increased the gasoline price for the heaviest users starting Tuesday.
People using more than 110 liters (29 gallons) per month now pay 100,000 rials (about 7 cents) per liter, twice the price set in December.
The price change affects about 15% of gasoline consumers.
Iran’s daily gasoline consumption reached 145 million liters, while local production is 122 million liters, so the country imports the rest.
Gasoline prices in Iran remain low compared to the world despite the increase.
The country faces yearly inflation of about 67%, and the price hike could increase inflation further.
Cheap gasoline has been a long-standing cultural expectation in Iran, with past price hikes causing protests and violence.
The government plans to give the additional money made from higher prices to households.
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Tropical Storm Marie is causing high waves along the California coast. Meanwhile, the Kremlin is open to more talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States after U.S. negotiators visited Moscow. Iran warned that new U.S. attacks could lead to more responses, including targeting U.S. energy facilities in the Gulf.
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Tropical Storm Marie is creating dangerous surf in California.
The Kremlin has not ruled out future negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S.
U.S. negotiators recently visited Moscow for discussions.
Iran warned the U.S. that further strikes might cause retaliation.
Iran’s warning included possible attacks on U.S. energy interests in the Gulf.
These developments highlight ongoing tensions involving these countries.
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The Israel Defense Forces have occupied parts of southern Lebanon and destroyed many villages, especially those with Shia Muslim residents. Journalists visited some Christian and Sunni villages near the border area controlled by Israel to report on how the occupation affects daily life.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) occupy parts of southern Lebanon.
Many villages in this area have been destroyed by the IDF.
Most of the destroyed villages are home to Shia Muslims.
The journalists visited two Christian villages and one Sunni village near the border zone.
The border area is marked by a line called the "yellow line."
The occupation has changed the daily lives of people living in these villages.
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