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A strong El Niño weather event is developing and is expected to become very powerful by late 2026. This could bring more snowfall to parts of the western and southern United States but less snow and warmer temperatures across northern areas.
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The World Meteorological Organization confirmed El Niño is firmly established and will likely peak toward the end of 2026.
NOAA predicts over a 90% chance of a very strong El Niño this fall and winter, with a 69% chance it will be one of the strongest since 1950.
El Niño usually shifts the Pacific jet stream south, causing more storms and moisture in the southern U.S.
Mountain areas in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona could see increased snowfall, helping with water supplies and drought conditions.
Much of the western U.S. had a dry start to the year, so snow buildup in mountains is important for water storage.
NOAA forecasts above-normal precipitation in California and the Southwest this winter.
Northern parts of the U.S. are expected to have above-normal temperatures and less snowfall from December through February.
The type of precipitation (snow, rain, or sleet) depends on temperature and elevation.
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Hundreds of people protested against migrants arriving by small boats in the UK towns of Dover and Portsmouth. Both protests were organized by the same man, Danny Thomas, who used social media and local support to bring people together.
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Large protests happened recently in Dover and Portsmouth.
The protests focused on opposing small boat crossings by migrants.
Danny Thomas, also called Danny Tommo, organized both protests.
He connected with people through social media and local networks.
The protests occurred in England and attracted significant attention.
The events highlight local reactions to immigration by sea.
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A 102-year-old man with dementia died nearly two weeks after an incident at a pub in Cwmbran, Wales, where he was pushed during an argument over loud music. Police are investigating the death, and an inquest has been opened but paused while the investigation continues.
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Philip Ormerod, aged 102 and living with dementia, was involved in an incident on 1 August at the Crows Nest pub in Cwmbran.
He reportedly went on stage to complain about the music volume and was pushed, causing him to fall and fracture his hip.
Ormerod was taken to Grange hospital in critical condition and died on 12 August.
A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury and remains on bail under investigation.
The police and coroner are investigating the incident, and a forensic post mortem has been done.
The inquest into Ormerod's death will resume only after the police investigation is complete or if no criminal prosecution occurs, potentially taking place in May 2027.
Police have asked anyone present at the pub between 10 pm and 11 pm on the night of the incident to come forward.
Authorities warned the public to avoid spreading false or speculative information, especially online, as the investigation continues.
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Oxford University’s Pitt Rivers Museum will return the remains of 39 people taken from the Naga community in northeast India during British colonial rule. The decision follows a request by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, and the museum is working with the community to arrange a return ceremony.
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The remains belong to 39 members of the Naga community originally taken during British colonial rule in India.
The Pitt Rivers Museum approved the return after the Forum for Naga Reconciliation requested it.
One set of remains was not returned because it was unclear if it belonged to the Naga.
The museum holds over 6,000 Naga artifacts and has removed some human remains from public display.
The removal aimed to stop stereotypes and address past accusations of racism by the museum.
Returning these remains is part of a wider global movement to give back artifacts and human remains taken during colonial times.
Other museums, like the University of Edinburgh and Horniman Museum in London, have also returned remains and artifacts recently.
The Pitt Rivers Museum and Naga groups have not set a date for the handover ceremony yet.
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King Charles III confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not working members of the Royal Family after their move back to the UK. A letter from the Royal Household clarified that their charitable work is personal and they act like private citizens without royal duties or public funding.
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Prince Harry and Meghan left royal duties in January 2020 and moved to the United States.
They returned to the UK in late August 2024.
King Charles issued a letter to clarify their status as non-working royals.
Their titles as “His and Her Royal Highness” are not used and remain inactive.
Their charity work is done privately, without official royal roles or government money.
Questions about their treatment should be directed to Buckingham Palace.
Their office works independently from the Royal Household.
Security matters involving them remain with the police authorities.
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French winemakers expect this year’s grape harvest to be the lowest in 30 years due to severe drought and record heatwaves. Early government estimates say wine production will fall by 6% from last year and 17% below the recent five-year average. The drought caused damage to vines, reducing the amount of grapes available for harvest.
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France experienced its hottest summer since 1900, with temperatures often reaching 40°C (104°F) or higher.
The agriculture ministry forecasts about 34 million hectolitres of wine this year, down 6% from 2023 and 17% below the 2021-2025 average.
Extreme heat and drought caused sun scald, leaf loss, and wilting in many vineyards.
Vineyard area has also decreased slightly, contributing to lower production.
The Champagne region expects almost half as many grapes this year compared to last year.
Burgundy-Beaujolais could see a one-third reduction in grape harvest.
Some regions like Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon reported smaller decreases or slight increases compared to recent years.
Official harvest totals will be confirmed later in the year as reports come in from local areas.
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A NASA map shows severe drought conditions in Puerto Rico, affecting over 3 million people due to low rainfall and high temperatures. The drought is one of the fastest and worst in recent history and has caused water shortages and agricultural problems on the island.
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The drought map was published by NASA Earth Observatory on September 2 using data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
About 75% of Puerto Rico is experiencing drought, with 41% in extreme drought and 21% in severe drought.
Over 3 million residents live in areas affected by the drought.
The drought developed quickly, becoming one of the worst since 1999 when monitoring began.
Summer 2026 was the second driest season in Puerto Rico since 1950, with 1994 being the driest.
El Niño weather patterns contributed to reduced rainfall and increased heat, worsening the drought.
Temperature records show May through August 2026 were among the hottest months for Puerto Rico.
The White House is monitoring the situation but has not received requests for federal emergency aid.
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A new report shows that Indigenous Australians who were taken from their families under government policies, known as the Stolen Generations, face much more serious health and social problems than other Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. These survivors and their families experience higher rates of disability, hospital visits, and mental health struggles, as well as economic difficulties.
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The Stolen Generations refers to Indigenous children forcibly removed from their families between 1910 and 1970 under government assimilation policies.
About 200,000 people, or 45% of Indigenous Australians, have a close relative who was removed.
Survivors are 2.7 times more likely than other Indigenous people to have severe disabilities.
They have 1.7 times higher hospital admission rates compared to other Indigenous Australians.
Compared to non-Indigenous Australians, survivors are six times more likely to have kidney disease and nearly four times more likely to face serious psychological distress.
Survivors struggle more with money, often unable to afford emergencies or essential needs.
They are nearly twice as likely to report high psychological distress and mental health problems than other Indigenous people.
Data on survivors’ needs may become harder to collect as they get older and are less represented in surveys.
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A grassroots group called Labor Against War says the US has involved Australia in wars for the past 50 years. Australia’s government says that US military bases in Australia remain under Australian control, even though the US military and companies have access to over 100 Australian military sites.
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Labor Against War wants Australia to have a foreign policy independent from the US military.
The US military controls 17 bases on Australian soil and has access to 75 more Australian-run bases.
US defense companies also have access to 18 additional military facilities in Australia.
In total, the US military and American defense firms control or use 110 Australian military sites.
The Australian government says these are Australian bases under Australian command and are there by invitation.
The government defends the US alliance as important for Australia’s security and access to military capabilities.
Some politicians and activists worry US bases could make Australia a target in future conflicts.
Labor Against War calls for ending the Aukus nuclear submarine deal with the US.
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King Charles has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan will not be working members of the royal family despite their return to the UK. They will continue to be private citizens and will not use the "HRH" (His/Her Royal Highness) titles.
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Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
The King, through the Lord Chamberlain, sent a letter clarifying their status.
They will not carry out official royal duties as working royals.
They will not use the HRH titles anymore.
They remain private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.
The letter was shared with Harry’s team, the government, military, and Lord Lieutenants.
This clarification follows their move from California back to Britain.
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Chinese authorities fined a theater and promoter because comedian Guo Degang changed the words of a patriotic song during a show. The officials said this caused a bad effect on society and may have broken rules about performances.
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Guo Degang is a famous Chinese comedian known for xiangsheng, a traditional style of comic dialogue.
The Wuhan Culture and Tourism Bureau said Guo altered the lyrics of a patriotic song linked to China's history fighting Japan.
The song involved is from a 1950s film called “Railway Guerrilla,” about Communist guerrillas in World War II.
Guo’s show had prior official approval, but the lyric changes were not approved.
The authorities fined the company hosting Guo and the theater for breaking performance rules.
Officials said Guo used mocking words at the end of the song.
After the incident, Guo’s tour had many canceled shows, and he has not performed publicly since then.
Guo’s group also stopped updating their social media pages following the event.
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A trial started in Paris involving four people accused in the 2022 killing of Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú. Two men linked to France’s far-right movement face serious charges including murder, with a verdict expected on September 25.
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Federico Martín Aramburú, a former Argentine rugby player, was shot and killed in Paris in March 2022.
Four defendants are on trial, including Loïk Le Priol (charged with murder) and Romain Bouvier (charged with attempted murder).
Both Le Priol and Bouvier are linked to far-right groups in France.
The shooting happened after a fight broke out at a bar in Paris’s Latin Quarter.
The defendants and Aramburú's friend, Shaun Hegarty, a former New Zealand rugby player, were in the same area after attending a rugby match.
Le Priol’s former girlfriend, Lyson Rochemir, who drove the shooters, faces charges of complicity.
The fourth defendant faces charges for hiding evidence.
The accused had previously been convicted for assaulting a far-right activist but targeted him due to claims of violence against women.
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Ellen Burstyn, a 93-year-old actress, stars as Marilyn Monroe at 100 years old in a short film called "Flesh Impact," which premieres at the Venice Film Festival. Burstyn, who is receiving a lifetime achievement award, collaborated with Maggie Gyllenhaal to explore Monroe’s real personality behind her public image.
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Ellen Burstyn is 93 years old and received a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival.
She plays Marilyn Monroe in the short film "Flesh Impact," which imagines Monroe at 100 years old.
Marilyn Monroe died at age 36 and was known for creating a public persona separate from her true self.
Burstyn never met Monroe, but they shared a massage therapist who told her stories about Monroe.
The idea for the film came from Maggie Gyllenhaal after being approached by Genesis, a luxury car company.
Gyllenhaal wanted to show Monroe’s vulnerability, portraying her auditioning alone on stage.
Burstyn and Gyllenhaal share a deep, thoughtful approach to acting and storytelling.
Burstyn noted that having mostly women on set is very different from when she started acting decades ago.
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Ilya Espino de Marotta became the first woman to lead the Panama Canal administration. Her main focus is securing the water supply for the canal and nearby communities by advancing a $1.5 billion reservoir project.
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Espino is a naval engineer and was previously the deputy administrator of the Panama Canal.
She led the major canal expansion project completed in 2016, which cost over $5.25 billion.
The Panama Canal handles about 3% of global maritime trade and is very important to Panama’s economy.
The new reservoir project on the Indio River aims to provide drinking water to half of Panama’s 4 million people.
Construction of the reservoir is expected to finish between late 2031 and 2032.
The project involves relocating some communities and includes environmental protections.
The canal recently had to limit daily ship crossings due to low rainfall caused by El Niño weather patterns.
President Donald Trump previously expressed concerns about the canal, including U.S. control and Chinese influence.
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Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border. The 1-kilometer bridge over the Tumen River will allow up to 300 vehicles daily and aims to boost trade and cooperation between the two countries.
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The new bridge connects Russia and North Korea over the Tumen River.
It is 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) long and has two lanes for traffic.
The border crossing can handle up to 300 vehicles per day.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin joined the opening ceremony via video link.
The bridge is expected to improve trade, technology, science, and cultural exchanges.
Russia and North Korea already share a railway bridge and air services.
Construction of the road bridge started in 2025 after an agreement reached in 2024.
North Korea has been supporting Russia with ammunition and troops in the war against Ukraine.
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Thousands of people gathered in Belgrade, Serbia, to attend the funeral of Ratko Mladić, a Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of war crimes and genocide. Mladić died at age 84 while serving a life sentence for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian war.
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Ratko Mladić was convicted for genocide and war crimes by a UN tribunal related to the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, where around 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.
He was sentenced to life in prison in 2021 after a nine-year trial and died in prison at age 84.
Thousands attended his funeral in Belgrade, including Serbian government ministers and war veterans.
Mladić is considered a war criminal internationally but is viewed by many Serbs as a national hero.
The Serbian Orthodox Church led the funeral service, with its leader saying Mladić's name will be remembered by many Serbs.
The EU criticized the public honors given to Mladić, calling glorification of war criminals unacceptable in Europe.
Mladić commanded Bosnian Serb forces during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, overseeing actions described as ethnic cleansing.
Serbia is a candidate to join the EU, but its accession talks have stalled, partly due to issues like this event.
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Sophie Collins, a woman from Hampshire, UK, bought a new apartment and began decorating it. Soon after moving in, she developed health problems caused by mold in the apartment, which delayed her decorating plans while the mold was treated.
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Sophie Collins, 29, bought an apartment earlier this year and planned to decorate it in a colorful, maximalist style.
She began feeling unwell with symptoms such as fatigue, cough, headaches, sinus pressure, stuffy nose, and sneezing shortly after moving in.
Symptoms were linked to mold exposure, which can cause irritation to the nose, throat, eyes, and skin according to the CDC.
Mold was found mainly near the windows and blinds, but some may have been hidden under paint.
Specialists confirmed high moisture and humidity levels in the apartment, creating conditions for mold growth.
The apartment was treated for mold, and Collins’s symptoms went away after treatment.
She must wait a full year before painting or wallpapering to avoid disturbing the mold treatment.
Collins shared her story on TikTok and is currently focusing on small projects and furniture while waiting to resume decorating fully.
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Netflix has started making a third Inbetweeners film with the original actors returning. The film continues the story of four teenage friends from the popular British TV show and movies.
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Netflix announced the production of a new Inbetweeners film.
The original main actors Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, and Joe Thomas will star again.
The show first aired from 2008 to 2010 and had two successful films released in 2011 and 2014.
The story is about four friends navigating school and teenage life.
The film’s creators, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, are writing and directing it.
The first movie made £65.1 million, and the second made £46.6 million at the box office.
It is not yet known if some supporting actors, like Emily Atack and Emily Head, will return.
A trailer shows the characters getting into Simon’s yellow Fiat car before the film’s start.
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The Trump administration has expressed strong concerns about the UK government’s plan to make social media platforms like YouTube give more attention to traditional broadcasters such as the BBC. The US warns this could lead to censorship and harm freedom of speech online by favoring certain media sources over others.
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The UK plans to require social media platforms to promote established broadcasters more in their algorithms.
The Trump administration fears this could lead to censorship and restrict independent journalism.
The US sees the UK plan as a possible example for authoritarian governments to control online content.
The UK government argues the plan is to fight misinformation and support public service broadcasters struggling due to digital platform competition.
Social media companies and online creators worry that boosting traditional media could lower the visibility of independent content creators.
The US embassy in London issued a statement emphasizing the importance of free and open internet and warning against government influence on content algorithms.
The plan would apply only within the UK, but the US shows readiness to defend American-based tech companies globally.
President Trump has a history of criticizing mainstream media and is currently involved in a lawsuit with the BBC.
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A cargo jet operated for Amazon crashed after overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others. Investigators are looking into the cause, with early reports suggesting the plane landed too fast and far down the runway amid stormy weather.
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The crash happened around 2 p.m. Sunday when the Boeing 767 cargo plane came from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The plane overshot the runway, crossed a perimeter road, and stopped in a parking lot, where it caught fire.
Five people died and five others were injured; details about the victims have not been released yet.
Video showed the jet landing fast and far down the runway, which experts say is unusual and dangerous.
Storm clouds and strong winds were present during landing, possibly contributing to the crash.
Miami airport does not have “arresting beds,” special materials used at some airports to stop overrunning planes safely.
Emergency responders rescued people trapped in the plane and nearby vehicles; about 200 emergency workers responded.
The plane was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 converted from passenger to cargo use in 2015 and operated by contractor 21 Air.
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