Israeli forces made about 1,200 Palestinians leave their homes in Hebron, in the West Bank, following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. The Israeli military said this was part of a large operation to find militants and weapons, while Palestinian officials called it collective punishment and asked for international help.
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Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting by two Palestinian gunmen near Hebron.
Israeli forces displaced around 1,200 Palestinians from their homes after the attack.
Another 1,300 Palestinians may also be forced to leave their homes.
The military operation targeted the Al-Jaladah and Ein Deir Baha areas near Hebron.
The Palestinian Authority criticized the operation as collective punishment.
Around 70 Palestinians were reported arrested by Israeli forces, though officials have not confirmed this.
Some homes and businesses were demolished during the military raids.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu linked the operation to security measures following the attack, amid upcoming elections.
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Three masked gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral, killing eight people and injuring about 40 others. Jordanian security forces are searching for the attackers, and the government calls this a terrorist act, though the motives and identities of the gunmen are still unknown.
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The shooting happened at a church in the village of Hamoud in Karak governorate, Jordan.
Three attackers arrived, two in a vehicle and one carrying a semi-automatic rifle.
Eight people died, seven at the scene and one later in the hospital.
About 40 people were injured; 27 remain in the hospital with one in critical condition.
Survivors describe the attackers as masked and armed with handguns and rifles.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II condemned the attack and ordered a review of security procedures.
The attackers are described by officials as extremists, but no group has claimed responsibility.
Authorities consider this a rare attack on a Christian place of worship in Jordan.
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A television show episode from "48 Hours Post Mortem" tells the story of how Detective Susan Logothetti and her team used a clever method involving chewing gum to catch a killer linked to two cold cases. The episode explains how they confronted the murderer, Mitchell Gaff, who had spent more than 20 years in a treatment center for violent sexual offenders.
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The story is featured in the season premiere of "48 Hours Post Mortem."
Detective Susan Logothetti led an undercover operation using chewing gum as a key part of the investigation.
The operation helped solve two cold cases, which are old unsolved crimes.
The arrested suspect is Mitchell Gaff.
Mitchell Gaff spent over two decades in a treatment center for sexually violent predators.
The show is produced by CBS News and includes detailed reporting by Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant.
The episode runs about 27 minutes long.
The program covers many other true crime stories and cold cases.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed using cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology to help Israel continue its operations if the country faces international sanctions. This idea aims to avoid the restrictions that sanctions usually bring.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu made the suggestion recently.
The idea involves cryptocurrencies, which are digital forms of money.
Blockchain technology is the system behind cryptocurrencies, allowing secure and transparent transactions.
The goal is to keep Israel's economy and operations running despite possible international sanctions.
Sanctions are official penalties or restrictions placed on a country by others.
Netanyahu’s proposal looks at new ways to handle economic challenges using technology.
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Groups including the “Yellow Vests,” trade unions, and students plan to march across France on Saturday to demand better study conditions and more money for people to spend. Authorities expect up to 70,000 police officers to be on duty to prevent looting and damage after unrest last weekend.
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Protests are organized by a coalition of the “Yellow Vests,” trade unions, and students.
The demonstrations will take place across France on Saturday.
Protesters want improved studying conditions and better purchasing power (money to buy things).
Authorities plan to deploy about 70,000 police officers.
The heavy police presence is because of worries about looting and vandalism seen in protests last weekend.
The protests are part of ongoing social unrest in France.
The government is trying to manage security as protests continue.
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A shooting in the suburbs of Paris killed one person and injured five, including a 12-year-old girl. Authorities are treating the incident as a racist and Islamophobic terrorist attack, and the suspect has been arrested with weapons and explosives found in his possession. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack.
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The shooting happened in Trappes and La Verrière, suburbs of Paris.
One person was killed, and five others were wounded, including a 12-year-old girl who was shot multiple times.
Police arrested the suspected gunman at the scene.
Investigators found three gas cylinders set on a timer in the suspect’s apartment.
A submachine gun was found in the suspect’s car.
French President Macron publicly condemned the attack.
The mayor of Saint-Denis spoke out against hate speech following the incident.
The attack is being investigated as a racist and Islamophobic act of terrorism.
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Thousands of people protested in Orléans, France, against the far-right National Rally party as its leader Marine Le Pen officially started her presidential campaign during the party’s two-day congress. Local officials set up special security to manage the demonstrations happening at the same time.
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Marine Le Pen, far-right candidate, launched her presidential campaign in Orléans during a National Rally congress.
The congress is a two-day event with thousands of party supporters expected.
Large anti-far-right protests took place in Orléans simultaneously.
Local authorities implemented extra security measures to maintain order during the protests.
The protests were specifically against the National Rally’s congress and what the party represents.
This event is part of wider political activity and demonstrations in France.
The coverage included video reports and public reactions from various parts of France.
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Thousands of people in France are protesting again about the high cost of living. Police are prepared to manage the demonstrations, and some museums and shops in Paris have closed or boarded up for safety.
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Protests are happening across France over the high cost of living.
The protests started with high school students upset about poor conditions and lack of resources.
Police used tear gas to break up a small protest in Lyon, where protests are officially banned.
More than 500,000 people took part in last weekend’s protests.
Security has been increased in many cities to prevent violence.
In Paris, famous museums like the Louvre are closed during protests.
Many luxury shops in Paris have boarded up windows due to past looting.
Government and police are working to avoid violent clashes during the protests.
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Mohammed Al-Obaiyat, a Palestinian man, has lived in his home in the West Bank since before Israel occupied the area. He is now facing attacks from armed Israeli settlers nearby and has been ordered by Israeli forces to leave his home within weeks.
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Mohammed Al-Obaiyat has lived in his home since before Israel occupied the West Bank.
His village, Umm Safa, is surrounded by Israeli settlements.
Armed Israeli settlers have tried to enter his home.
Israeli forces have issued a demolition order for his house.
Al-Obaiyat has been told to leave his home within a few weeks.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions between Palestinians and nearby Israeli settlements.
The West Bank is a territory occupied by Israel since 1967.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino denied considering resignation after abandoning a controversial commercial proposal, saying he has strong support from football associations worldwide. He seeks a fourth term as FIFA president, with backing from Asia and Africa, despite criticism from some European associations.
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Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA, the global soccer organization.
He faced calls to resign after dropping the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan, which involved private investment in FIFA competitions’ commercial rights.
Infantino said he has support from 211 member associations globally.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and African countries have endorsed Infantino for a fourth term.
Some European football associations, including Germany and England, oppose him due to the FFE issue.
UEFA (Europe) and CONCACAF (North and Central America and the Caribbean) criticized the FFE proposal earlier.
Infantino apologized for the handling of the FFE plan during a FIFA Council meeting.
He stated that all member associations will vote to decide FIFA’s next president by November 18.
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Historian Andrew Smith explains that France faces a challenge where police action and political blaming cannot replace real social change and building public trust. He says many protests happen because people’s concerns are not being properly addressed by the government.
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Andrew Smith is a historian who studies modern France at Queen Mary University of London.
He says police cannot create social unity or solve political problems by force alone.
France currently has large protests, with about 500,000 people taking to the streets.
The protests reflect deep social and political tensions in the country.
The French government has means to keep order but struggles to address people’s demands.
The unrest involves students, workers, and other groups upset by economic and political issues.
President Emmanuel Macron has met with student union leaders amid ongoing protests.
France recently faced violent incidents, including a shooting near Paris.
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Iran’s armed forces said they are ready to attack U.S. warships if they come close, while President Donald Trump said the U.S. is still deciding whether to launch new attacks on Iran or continue pressuring the country with sanctions and a naval blockade. Tensions remain high in the region, with recent attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Israel, and Lebanon.
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Iran’s military warned they will fire on any U.S. warships approaching their territorial waters.
President Trump mentioned the possibility of “another Epic Fury,” referring to large-scale attacks on Iran.
The U.S. is debating whether to end the conflict with big attacks or maintain pressure through blockades and sanctions.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said several oil tankers were attacked or hit mines near the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict has caused oil prices to rise, with Brent crude reaching about $117 per barrel.
Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen have continued attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and oilfields.
Israel has increased military actions in the occupied West Bank and southern Lebanon amid rising violence.
Iran reportedly has a “dead hand” policy to continue attacks if senior leaders are assassinated again.
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In 2019, the Metropolitan Police in London received a letter with claims against Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle. The letter was passed to Meghan and Prince Harry's office, and the police are now reviewing how they handled the matter after new reports of an investigation in the Philippines involving Thomas Markle.
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The Metropolitan Police got a letter in 2019 with allegations about Thomas Markle.
The police shared the letter with Meghan and Prince Harry’s office but did not inform other agencies.
Thomas Markle is being investigated in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.
The allegations reportedly came from Thomas Markle’s son, Thomas Markle Jr.
Meghan said she has known about the allegations since 2018 and shared them with UK authorities.
Meghan has kept her distance from her father to protect her children.
The Metropolitan Police will review how they handled the 2019 letter and may involve the police watchdog.
Thomas Markle denies the allegations against him.
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King Abdullah of Jordan has ordered a strong response after attackers shot people at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, killing eight and injuring 40. Jordan has increased security nationwide and is searching for those responsible, while observing three days of national mourning.
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The attack happened during a funeral service at St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, about 75 miles southwest of Amman.
Eight people died and 40 were wounded in the shooting.
Jordanian authorities called the event an act of extremist terrorism.
King Abdullah visited Karak after the attack and promised to punish the attackers harshly.
The government has increased security at malls, embassies, and other locations across Jordan.
The attackers have not yet been captured, and it is unclear if they are linked to known extremist groups.
Jordan is a U.S. ally in fighting violent armed groups in the region.
Karak has a minority Christian population, and Jordan hosts important biblical sites visited by pilgrims.
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France is preparing for more protests following recent unrest. The country has imposed curfews as tensions rise, and other major global events are also covered in this broadcast.
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France is expecting more protests and has set curfews to control the situation.
The protests have taken a violent turn in some areas.
The CBS Saturday Morning broadcast covered multiple topics, including political campaigns for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
Issues like immigration in Texas and economic struggles are motivating voters.
There was coverage of international events, such as storms in East Asia and concerns about the West Bank.
Police body camera footage showed the shooting of a 1-year-old child in the U.S.
Other stories discussed included health initiatives, AI technology in medicine, and cultural events like Comic Con.
The program also highlighted updates on the search for Amelia Earhart’s plane and various legal cases around the world.
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A growing El Niño weather pattern may cause serious problems with food supplies around the world. This could lead to millions of more people facing hunger, and in some places, hunger might become a famine, which means widespread, severe food shortages.
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El Niño is a weather event that causes changes in ocean temperatures and weather patterns.
It can disrupt rain and growing seasons, leading to poor crop harvests.
A strong El Niño often causes droughts or floods in different parts of the world.
These weather changes can reduce food production and increase food prices.
Millions of people who are already vulnerable to hunger might be affected more severely.
In some regions, food shortages caused by El Niño might worsen into famine conditions.
Governments and aid groups are monitoring the situation to help reduce the impact on food supplies.
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A fitness enthusiast and teacher noticed weakness and muscle loss in her hands over several months. After many tests and treatments, she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a serious disease that affects muscle control.
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The woman first felt unusual weakness in her right hand in July last year.
Symptoms worsened to affect both hands, causing difficulty with gripping, buttoning clothes, and other fine motor tasks.
Muscle loss and twitching appeared in her hands and arms.
Tests showed compression in her neck spine, leading to surgery in April 2026 to relieve pressure.
Despite surgery, her symptoms continued to worsen over the summer.
She developed difficulty swallowing solid food, sometimes choking.
Neurologists ran multiple tests before confirming the ALS diagnosis in August.
ALS is a disease that causes muscles to weaken and waste away, but the mind remains aware.
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President Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming Israeli election, but some of his advisers believe opportunities exist if another leader takes power. Trump’s team is divided, and the election results could affect U.S.-Israel relations and Trump’s Middle East policies.
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President Trump officially supports Netanyahu in the Israeli election on Tuesday.
Some Trump advisers think a government led by someone else could still work with Trump’s Middle East plans.
Trump and Netanyahu have a close, sometimes difficult, relationship; Trump describes him as "the devil he knows."
Vice President Vance and some top aides oppose Trump’s endorsement and prefer to avoid involvement in foreign elections.
Trump’s advisers have grown frustrated with Netanyahu on issues like Gaza peace plans and Syria military actions.
Trump’s Middle East goals include a Gaza peace plan, deals involving Lebanon and Syria, and a historic peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
The election outcome may influence whether Trump supports another military operation against Iran.
Some U.S. officials believe a new Israeli government without Netanyahu’s far-right partners might be easier to work with.
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The Metropolitan Police confirmed in 2019 they received a letter about allegations of child sexual abuse involving the Duchess of Sussex’s father, Thomas Markle Sr. The police shared this information with the Duke and Duchess’s office but did not notify other law enforcement agencies. Meghan Markle expressed distress over the allegations and stated she cut contact with her father to protect her children.
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In January 2019, the Metropolitan Police received a letter with allegations about Thomas Markle Sr involving child sexual abuse images.
The police passed the letter to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.
Meghan Markle was informed in 2019 about the allegations through the Metropolitan Police.
Meghan stated she broke off contact with her father to protect her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Thomas Markle Sr denies the allegations, calling them false.
The Metropolitan Police are reviewing their handling of the case and may ask the Independent Office for Police Conduct to investigate.
Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, claimed to have found thousands of abusive images at their father’s former home in the Philippines and reported this to local police and the FBI.
Meghan and Prince Harry recently moved back to the UK from the US.
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U.S. intelligence says Iran is close to carrying out attacks on American people abroad. This has caused the U.S. to reduce staff and raise alerts at its embassies in the Middle East while tensions rise with a possible new military action involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
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U.S. intelligence reports that Iran is planning to target U.S. personnel overseas with attacks in advanced stages.
The warning was given in a memo from the U.S. Director of National Intelligence to the Secretary of State.
Threats include targeting U.S. officials in the Middle East and Europe, with some Iranian agents reportedly active inside the U.S.
The U.S. government has not publicly detailed all evidence but confirms the intelligence as authentic.
The risk to U.S. citizens in the Middle East is the highest since the start of the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran in February.
The U.S. has reduced diplomatic staff in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Lebanon because of the threat.
Threats also come from Iran-backed Houthis attacking Saudi infrastructure.
Iran has not publicly responded to the U.S. allegations.
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