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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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The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, marking the biggest far-right state election victory since World War II. The AfD may govern the state if it can form coalitions or gain support, challenging the current political landscape and raising questions about the mainstream parties' refusal to work with them.
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AfD won 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, nearly reaching a majority.
This is the strongest far-right victory in a German state since the Nazi era.
The AfD opposes immigration, supports Russia, and wants policies like deportations, banning rainbow flags in schools, and stopping new wind farms.
The party leads far ahead of the ruling Christian Democrats (CDU), who got about 17%.
AfD's leaders want to govern but need partners since they lack an outright majority.
Mainstream parties refuse to join or support AfD-led governments, making coalition talks difficult.
The election result challenges the CDU and Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership.
Another small party, BSW, might cooperate quietly with AfD, but larger parties reject it.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has been spotted at Soho Farmhouse, a luxury countryside retreat in north Oxfordshire, sparking rumors that she and Prince Harry may be settling in the area. The couple's children are enrolled at a local school, and the location is popular among celebrities and some members of the royal family.
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Meghan was seen arriving at Soho Farmhouse early in the morning and met senior staff by name.
Soho Farmhouse is a luxury retreat with a spa, guest cabins, and a pool, known for celebrity visitors.
The Sussex family previously rented a house in Great Tew, near famous neighbors like the Beckhams.
Meghan and Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, are attending a local school with privacy measures in place.
Soho Farmhouse does not allow photos inside and has banned Meta glasses to protect privacy.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, members of the royal family, are regular visitors to Soho Farmhouse.
Meghan has a long connection to Soho House and Soho Farmhouse, including hosting her hen party there.
Prince Harry plans to attend charitable events in the UK soon, including the WellChild awards.
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The Taliban continue to control Afghanistan 25 years after the 9/11 attacks. They use military equipment and machines originally supplied by the United States to maintain their power.
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The Taliban have stayed in control of Afghanistan for 25 years since 9/11.
They use military gear and machinery that the U.S. provided earlier.
The equipment includes vehicles and weapons left behind or captured.
This gear helps the Taliban enforce their rule and defend against opponents.
The situation shows how American-supplied tools are still important in Afghanistan.
The report was covered by CBS News and reporter Imtiaz Tyab.
The ongoing control affects regional stability and international relations.
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Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla are the national leaders of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Their party won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's recent elections, making the AfD the strongest political force in that state, ahead of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) which won 17.2%.
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The AfD's strong showing in Saxony-Anhalt marks the first time a far-right party has nearly controlled a German state since World War II.
Alice Weidel has been AfD co-chairwoman since June 2022 and has a background in economics and banking.
Weidel admires policies of low taxes, welfare cuts, and privatization, inspired by former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Weidel joined AfD in 2013 because of its opposition to the European Union (Euroskepticism).
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair since 2019, was a house painter turned construction company owner before entering politics.
Both leaders represent the party’s anti-immigration platform, which will influence coalition talks in Saxony-Anhalt.
Weidel lives partly in Switzerland with her partner and two adopted children, which is unusual for a leader of the conservative AfD.
The AfD’s future role in governing Saxony-Anhalt is uncertain despite its election success.
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Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the Taliban controls Afghanistan again. When U.S. and allied troops left in 2021, the Taliban took control of billions of dollars of U.S.-supplied military equipment, which they now use visibly in their operations.
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The Taliban regained power in Afghanistan in 2021 after two decades of war following 9/11.
U.S. withdrawal left behind about $7 billion worth of American military hardware now used by the Taliban.
Taliban fighters patrol Kabul in American vehicles and use U.S.-made weapons and gear.
President Trump’s administration initially negotiated the deal to end the war with the Taliban.
President Trump criticizes the Biden administration for its handling of the U.S. troop withdrawal and lost equipment.
Taliban officials say the military assets now belong to Afghanistan as a state and refuse to return them.
The Taliban’s return has led to strict Islamic rule, severely restricting rights for women and girls.
President Biden defended ending the U.S. “forever war” and believes withdrawing was the right choice.
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BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has been living with a rare blood cancer called polycythaemia vera since November 2024. Although the cancer cannot be cured, it can be managed well, and she says she does not expect to die from it.
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Maryam Moshiri is a presenter for BBC News.
She was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV), a rare blood cancer, in November 2024.
PV is a chronic condition, meaning it lasts a long time and cannot be cured.
The disease is treatable and can be managed effectively.
Her general practitioner (GP) detected the cancer early.
Moshiri shared her experience and how the illness affects her life in a conversation with colleague Lucy Hockings.
She is hopeful about living with the disease despite the diagnosis.
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An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashed after landing at Miami International Airport on September 6. The plane ran off the runway, hit vehicles near the airport, caught fire, and caused at least five deaths and five injuries.
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The crash involved a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operating as 21 Air Flight 7598 for Amazon Prime Air.
The plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before the crash.
The aircraft overran Runway 30 at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. local time.
The plane crossed a road near the airport, struck multiple vehicles, and caught fire after the overrun.
At least five people were killed, and five others were injured in the accident.
Air traffic control audio captured the moments after the crash, showing airport operations were put on hold.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the details of the crash, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause.
The incident caused significant disruption at Miami International Airport.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a $232 million investment plan to support Greenland in areas like education, fisheries, and sustainable tourism. This move comes as the European Union aims to strengthen ties with Greenland following security tensions sparked by President Trump’s push for the U.S. to take control of the island.
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The EU’s investment package for Greenland is worth 200 million euros (about $232 million).
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, which is a NATO ally.
The funds aim to improve education, fisheries, internet access, hydropower, housing, small businesses, and sustainable tourism.
The EU wants to be a strong partner in Greenland and the Arctic region.
President Trump pushed for the U.S. to take over Greenland for security reasons, creating tension with Denmark and other NATO countries.
Denmark and several European allies sent troops to Greenland in January for Arctic military exercises to support Greenland’s sovereignty.
President Trump threatened tariffs on multiple European countries but reversed course after NATO agreed on Arctic security cooperation.
Eleven NATO countries, excluding the U.S., began Arctic military exercises in Greenland on September 7, 2026.
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A woman named Tiahna in Brisbane, Australia, was surprised when possums crashed through her apartment ceiling during her lunch break. Possums are common in urban Australia because their natural homes in trees are disappearing, leading them to live in buildings.
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Tiahna is a 23-year-old who works and lives at home in Brisbane.
She heard noises in her ceiling, recorded it on her phone, and then possums fell through the damaged roof into her kitchen.
Possums, especially brushtail and ringtail types, are the most common native animals found living in buildings in Australia.
The damaged roof area had been previously harmed by a cyclone, providing possums with entry.
Tiahna and her roommates have dealt with possums in their ceiling for about two years.
Attempts by the real estate agency to remove the possums have not worked so far.
The video of the possums falling through the ceiling went viral online, with over 1.7 million views.
A board temporarily covers the damaged roof area, and repairs are planned to remove the possums fully.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed after going past the runway in Miami, Florida. At least five people died, and others were hurt. Authorities are investigating what caused the crash.
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The crash involved an Amazon cargo plane.
The plane overshot the runway in Miami.
At least five people died in the accident.
Several others were injured.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also involved in the investigation.
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A fire broke out in a newly renovated affordable housing building in Glasgow, which had been empty for 20 years and recently received £3 million for refurbishment. Police are investigating the cause, and local officials say false rumors about the flats being for asylum seekers may have contributed to the fire. No one was hurt.
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The fire happened on Sunday around 4:50 pm in a fourth-floor flat in Possilpark, Glasgow.
The building had been derelict for 20 years and was being refurbished to provide affordable homes.
£3 million of government funding was used for the renovation, aimed at helping people on a housing waiting list.
Police are investigating whether the fire was started deliberately (arson).
False information incorrectly claimed the flats would be used for asylum seekers, which local leaders say is untrue.
No injuries were reported from the fire, but the building’s roof was destroyed.
Fire crews used six fire engines and remained at the scene the following day to control the fire.
Local officials stressed that housing allocations follow legal rules and serve local residents in need.
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A man in his 40s was arrested after two people, a man and a woman, were found dead in a house in Blackburn. Police are investigating the case, but say there is no wider danger to the community.
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The bodies of a man and a woman were found at a home on Hardman Street, Blackburn.
The victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of murder.
The victims' ages are not confirmed, but neighbors said they appeared elderly.
A special police team is investigating using CCTV, house-to-house inquiries, and forensic tests.
The crime scene will stay in place for several days during the investigation.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and the motive is not yet known.
There is no known wider threat to the local community.
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Reese Willard, a 40-year-old man from Dallas, Texas, experienced unusual bruises, fatigue, and other symptoms. After tests at the hospital, doctors diagnosed him with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a fast-growing blood cancer that requires immediate treatment.
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Reese had symptoms like tiredness, night sweats, red spots (petechia), rapid weight loss, and unusual bruising.
His wife used ChatGPT to help understand his early skin symptoms before they became severe.
Reese developed large bruises after a 27-mile hike, which were worse than expected for that activity.
A blood test showed his platelet count was dangerously low (only 5,000).
Doctors found 87% of his white blood cells were myeloblasts, a sign of AML.
AML symptoms include fatigue, fever, weight loss, night sweats, easy bruising, infections, and shortness of breath.
Reese was admitted to a medical center for more testing and began intensive chemotherapy.
His condition became serious quickly, and medical staff worked to stabilize him, especially after septic shock.
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The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has issued a travel warning for Nogales, Sonora, asking U.S. government staff to limit their movements to daytime and essential travel only due to an unspecified threat. Americans are advised to be cautious when traveling to this city near the U.S. border, which already has a Level 3 travel advisory advising to reconsider travel.
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The travel warning is for Nogales, Sonora, a Mexican city next to Nogales, Arizona.
U.S. government employees can only travel during daylight hours and for essential reasons in Nogales.
The exact nature of the threat is not public.
Sonora state remains at Level 3 advisory, meaning travelers should reconsider going there.
Americans should stay alert, follow Mexican police instructions, and watch local news for updates.
There is no set date for when the restrictions will end.
A similar travel alert was issued recently for Mexicali, another border city.
The U.S. Embassy wants people to stay informed about safety conditions in border areas.
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Red Star Belgrade football fans showed a large banner (called a tifo) of Ratko Mladic, a man convicted of serious war crimes, before their match against Partizan Belgrade. Mladic was sentenced for genocide and other crimes during the wars in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, including the killing of 8,000 men and boys at Srebrenica.
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Ratko Mladic was convicted of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in 2017.
He died in a United Nations prison in August 2024.
Mladic led attacks during the wars in Bosnia-Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995.
The massacre he oversaw at Srebrenica involved the killing of around 8,000 males.
Red Star fans displayed a tifo of Mladic before a football game against their rivals, Partizan Belgrade.
Red Star was fined about 90,000 euros by UEFA earlier this season for displaying a banner honoring Mladic.
Videos of the tifo and a minute’s silence for Mladic were shared on Red Star’s social media.
Thousands attended a public memorial and funeral for Mladic in Belgrade.
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Hundreds of people took part in anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth, led by Danny Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo. The protests were organized using social media and involved blocking roads and stopping migrant coaches, attracting attention due to coordination and local decisions by Border Force officials.
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Danny Thomas organized protests against migrants in Dover and Portsmouth.
Protesters wore balaclavas and blocked main roads in Dover for several hours.
Border Force chose a landing place for migrants that allowed Thomas to easily mobilize local protestors.
Thomas has a criminal past, including a prison sentence for attempted kidnapping.
He has connections to anti-migrant activist Tommy Robinson but they are less close now.
Thomas started a group called Patriot Platform promoting non-violent "mass resistance."
The Dover protest was disciplined and well-organized, considered the group’s first major action.
Police described the Dover protest as "spontaneous" but faced questions about not knowing beforehand.
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Four people have been arrested for murder after a three-month-old baby girl died while camping in woodland near Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire. The baby was found in cardiac arrest, and emergency services were called early on Saturday morning.
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A three-month-old girl died while camping in woodland off Strawberry Lane, near Cheslyn Hay.
Emergency services responded after reports of the baby in cardiac arrest at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Four people were arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene.
The arrested individuals include a 42-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman from south Staffordshire, a 20-year-old woman from Wolverhampton, and an 18-year-old man from Walsall.
All four were detained on site but later released on bail.
Staffordshire Police are continuing their investigation.
More details are expected to be released as the inquiry progresses.
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