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Pope Leo XIV returned to a sanctuary in Genazzano, Italy, where he prayed soon after being elected pope. He revealed a new fresco showing himself praying, as a permanent sign of his connection to the place.
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Pope Leo XIV visited the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel two days after his election in May 2025.
The sanctuary is run by Augustinian friars and has been important for pilgrims since the 15th century.
Pope Leo XIV is part of the Augustinian religious order and has visited the site many times before.
The new fresco of Pope Leo XIV praying is displayed in the basilica’s upper cornice.
Past popes, including Pope Urban VIII in 1630, have also been honored with portraits at this sanctuary.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the sanctuary with his fellow Augustinian brothers on September 7, 2026.
The pope described his visit as a way to pray to the Madonna of Good Counsel, expressing his lifelong devotion.
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for upcoming trips to France and South America, as well as events at the Vatican this autumn.
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Pope Leo XIV returned to a sanctuary in Genazzano, Italy, where he prayed shortly after his election. He revealed a new fresco of himself praying, honoring the place and its significance to his religious order.
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Pope Leo XIV visited the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, south of Rome.
He unveiled a fresco showing him praying, placed on the basilica's upper cornice.
The sanctuary is important to his Augustinian religious order and has been a pilgrimage site since the 15th century.
Pope Leo XIV first visited two days after his election in May 2025, during his first outing as pope.
Previous popes, starting from Pope Urban VIII in 1630, have also had portraits commemorating their visits.
The sanctuary was raised to a minor basilica by Pope Leo XIII, who also expanded the nearby convent.
Pope Leo XIV referenced his 2025 visit during a Mass commemorating the birth of Mary.
The Vatican is preparing for upcoming events and the pope’s trips to France and South America later this year.
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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said there was meaningful progress after peace talks with Russia and Ukraine. U.S. negotiators visited Moscow and Kyiv to encourage dialogue and both sides agreed to a three-day ceasefire to support talks.
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Steve Witkoff is a U.S. special envoy involved in peace talks.
U.S. negotiators went to both Moscow (Russia) and Kyiv (Ukraine).
The purpose was to help start more discussions to end the war.
Before the visit, Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop shooting for three days.
This ceasefire aimed to create a peaceful environment for the talks.
Witkoff described the results of the talks as “substantive progress.”
The talks focus on finding a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Hurricane Lowell is expected to pass near the Hawaiian Islands, bringing heavy rains and storms. Residents in Hawaii are preparing for the possible impacts from the hurricane.
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Hurricane Lowell is moving close to the Hawaiian Islands.
The storm could cause heavy rain and strong winds in Hawaii.
Local residents are getting ready for potential flooding and storm damage.
Authorities may issue warnings or safety instructions soon.
The situation is being closely monitored by weather experts.
CBS News reporter Carter Evans is providing updates on the storm.
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The UK government, led by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, will announce a ban on trade in goods and some services from illegal Israeli settlements. This move marks a stronger UK position supporting Palestinian rights, and it calls for respect of international law and the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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The UK plans to ban trade in goods and some services from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law.
Ed Miliband will use stronger language than previous leaders to highlight humanitarian issues faced by Palestinians in Gaza.
The UK aims to support a two-state solution, promoting Palestinian rights and international law.
Israel and the US have criticized the UK’s position, with Israel warning of possible retaliations.
Polls show a majority of UK adults support the trade ban on illegal settlements by more than two to one.
The UK may join other countries at the International Court of Justice to challenge Israeli settlement activity.
The UK government does not plan to impose sanctions related to aid restrictions on Gaza or label the situation there as genocide.
The announcement comes despite concerns that it could affect Israeli political outcomes in upcoming elections.
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The far-right party AfD won a large victory in a regional election in Germany. This result surprised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The news was reported by CBS News.
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The AfD is a far-right political party in Germany.
The party won a major victory in a recent regional election.
This win was unexpected and surprised Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The event took place in Germany, focusing on regional political results.
CBS News covered and reported on the election outcome.
Friedrich Merz is the current Chancellor of Germany.
The election result shows changing political support in Germany.
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The Taliban continues to control Afghanistan by using weapons and equipment left behind after the United States withdrew in 2021. These American arms help the group maintain its power in the country.
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The U.S. pulled its troops out of Afghanistan in 2021.
Large amounts of American weapons and gear were left behind during the withdrawal.
The Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan since the U.S. left.
The group uses the leftover U.S. weapons and equipment to keep its hold on Afghanistan.
This situation shows how military support can remain in place after a country's army departs.
The use of U.S. gear by the Taliban was reported by CBS News.
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Lithuanian citizens are preparing for a possible attack by Russia. At the same time, U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings in Moscow and Kyiv to discuss related issues.
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Lithuanian people are organizing themselves to respond if Russia becomes aggressive.
The situation is tense because of concerns about Russia's actions.
Two U.S. special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, visited Moscow and Kyiv.
The envoys held talks in both Russia and Ukraine.
These efforts show international attention to the conflict risks in the region.
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Jared Kushner, President Trump's special envoy, said the lack of progress on rebuilding Gaza is connected to upcoming Israeli elections in October. He indicated political issues in Israel, especially relating to Prime Minister Netanyahu, are slowing down U.S. efforts to disarm Hamas and restore Gaza after years of conflict.
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Israel will hold elections in late October with a close race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents.
Jared Kushner spoke about political challenges in Israel affecting Gaza rehabilitation during a conference in Kyiv.
U.S. efforts aim to disarm Hamas and bring investment to rebuild Gaza, but progress is stalled.
Israel has not provided guarantees needed for a new police force in Gaza that would work independently of Hamas.
Israel continues airstrikes in Gaza, which Israel says are for security against Hamas threats.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas started nearly a year ago after a war sparked by Hamas' attack on Israel.
Hamas agreed to the U.S.-backed plan to disarm gradually but resists taking steps without Israel fulfilling its commitments.
Netanyahu rejected the peace plan’s call for withdrawal from Gaza territory until Hamas is fully disarmed.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed near Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring others. Authorities have released more information about the incident.
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The crash involved an Amazon cargo airplane.
The accident happened close to Miami International Airport.
Five people died in the crash.
Several others were injured.
Officials are providing updates as they learn more about what happened.
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Iran has warned it will respond if the United States attacks Iranian oil tankers. This news comes as people become more worried about rising energy prices.
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Iran threatens to retaliate against U.S. strikes on its oil tankers.
The U.S. has conducted strikes targeting Iranian tankers.
These events increase concerns about energy costs worldwide.
The situation adds tension between Iran and the United States.
Energy prices may rise due to the conflict around the tankers.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Taurean Small.
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A small boat carrying migrants traveled from France to Portsmouth, England, on September 6. The journey was longer than usual, and the boat’s arrival led to protests in Portsmouth. Authorities and journalists tracked the boat’s path using ship-tracking tools.
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Migrants traveled by small boat from France to Portsmouth, England.
The crossing occurred on September 6.
The boat’s journey took longer than typical crossings.
Protests happened in Portsmouth after the migrants arrived.
BBC Verify used ship-tracking websites to monitor the boat’s route.
The report was produced by a BBC correspondent and a verification team.
The story relates to UK immigration and activity in the English Channel.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he will remain in office despite the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) winning nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election. The AfD’s success challenges the conservative CDU and raises the possibility of Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II.
Key Facts
Friedrich Merz is the German Chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
The AfD won almost 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, defeating the CDU by a large margin.
The AfD is a far-right party known for anti-immigration and pro-Russia positions.
The AfD candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, came close to an absolute majority but did not win it outright.
Merz admitted this was the CDU’s worst electoral defeat in decades and acknowledged his poor poll ratings contributed to the loss.
Merz promised to continue reforms and reassured allies that Germany stays committed to its democratic values and its support for Ukraine.
The election result may lead to Germany’s first far-right government in a state since the Nazi era.
Some critics have called for Merz to be replaced as CDU leader, but he remains determined to stay in office.
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Bernie Ecclestone, former boss of Formula 1, was stopped by police at an airport in Portugal because he brought a shotgun without the right import documents. He was questioned and had to give up the weapon but was not arrested.
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Bernie Ecclestone, 95, arrived at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, Portugal, from Switzerland.
He was carrying a shotgun to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.
Portuguese police and customs stopped and questioned him for about an hour.
Ecclestone did not have the correct paperwork to import the shotgun legally.
He surrendered the shotgun to the authorities during the stop.
Ecclestone said the police were helpful and denied he was arrested.
This was his second airport incident involving firearms; in 2022, he was arrested in Brazil for illegally carrying a gun.
He led Formula 1 for nearly 40 years until 2017, before Liberty Media took over.
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Nepal held a day of mourning on August 26 to remember over 1,300 people who died in recent floods and mudslides. Many families performed final religious rituals while search teams continued looking for about 5,000 missing people, including hundreds believed trapped in hydropower plants.
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The floods occurred on August 26 and affected Nepal and Tibet.
At least 1,300 people have died, and around 5,000 are still missing.
Nepal observed a traditional 13-day mourning period with rituals on the final day.
The government declared an official day of mourning and lowered flags to half-staff.
Many missing are workers from hydropower projects, about 900 unaccounted for.
Rescue teams from India, China, South Korea, and the U.S. are assisting in searches.
Families protested the slow pace of government rescue efforts.
Two Nepalese and one Chinese worker were recently rescued from a buried hydropower plant.
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A cargo plane operated by Amazon crashed in Miami on Sunday, killing at least five people. Laura Einsettler, a commercial pilot with over 30 years of experience, explained details about the crash during a CBS News interview.
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The crash involved an Amazon cargo plane.
The incident happened in Miami.
At least five people died in the crash.
Laura Einsettler is a commercial pilot with more than 30 years of experience.
Einsettler spoke on CBS News about the causes and details of the crash.
The interview was available on CBS News 24/7.
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Three men have gone on trial in Mexico for the killing of two Australian brothers and their American friend at a popular surfing spot. The men were shot and robbed while camping on a remote beach in Baja California, an area known for high violence linked to organized crime.
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The victims were Jake and Callum Robinson, Australian brothers aged 30 and 33, and their 30-year-old American friend Jack Carter Rhoad.
They were camping on a beach in Baja California, Mexico, when they were attacked and killed.
Their bodies were found hidden on a cliff near the resort city of Ensenada.
Three men stand trial for homicide related to the killings.
The girlfriend of one accused received a 20-year prison sentence after admitting she encouraged the robbery.
The victims’ families traveled to Mexico for the trial to seek answers.
Callum Robinson was a professional lacrosse player, Jake was training in medicine, and Jack Rhoad was due to marry soon.
Foreign tourists have been targeted by criminals in Mexico before, including a similar case in 2015 where two Australian surfers were killed in Sinaloa.
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King Charles III confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family after returning to the UK. They will not use their royal titles officially, and any of their charity work will be done privately. Security decisions about them are handled by police agencies.
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Prince Harry and Meghan continue as non-working royals since stepping back in 2020.
They do not use their royal titles officially, following their previous agreement.
Any charity work they do is private, not official royal duties.
Security and police protection decisions are made by government agencies, not the royal family.
The Lord Chamberlain sent a letter on behalf of King Charles to government and military officials clarifying these points.
The letter aims to prevent confusion about the couple’s status and their role within the royal family.
The couple’s request for public-funded police protection is under review by a government panel called RAVEC.
Official questions about privileges or public funding for Harry and Meghan should be directed to Buckingham Palace.
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Russia announced it will close the German consulate in St. Petersburg and has ordered German staff to leave by September 18. This action follows Germany's closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and cultural centers in Berlin, after Germany accused Russia of a drone attack near Leipzig airport.
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Russia is closing the German consulate in St. Petersburg and asking workers to leave by Sept. 18.
Russia is also closing German cultural centers called Goethe-Institut in Moscow and St. Petersburg, with workers leaving by Sunday.
Germany closed the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural center in Berlin earlier.
Germany blamed Russia for a drone attack attempt on August 4 near Leipzig/Halle Airport.
The drone was carrying explosives and was found near a Ukrainian plane but was defused safely.
Russia denies involvement, calling the accusations a provocation.
Both countries view these actions as retaliation for the other’s decisions.
Western officials suspect Russia of sabotaging efforts supporting Ukraine, which Russia denies.
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At the early Emmy Awards ceremony, the show "Widow's Bay" won eight awards, while "The Pitt" earned four. Several actors, including David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, and Ernest Harden Jr., won their first Emmy Awards, and Rob Reiner received a posthumous acting Emmy.
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"Widow's Bay," an Apple TV horror comedy, won eight awards including cinematography, sound, music, and production design.
Betty Gilpin won best guest actress in a comedy for her role on "Widow's Bay."
"The Pitt," a medical drama on HBO Max, won four awards including prosthetic makeup and best guest actor in a drama.
Ernest Harden Jr., a first-time Emmy nominee, won best guest actor for his role on "The Pitt."
David Harbour and Linda Cardellini won Emmys for supporting roles in the limited series "DTF St. Louis."
Rob Reiner won a posthumous Emmy for best guest actor in a comedy for his work on "The Bear."
The Creative Arts Emmys were rebranded and now take place over two nights ahead of the main Emmy Awards telecast.
The weekend ceremony mostly honors behind-the-scenes workers but also includes important guest actor awards.
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