Ten years ago, a train carrying passengers between Yaounde and Douala in Cameroon crashed. This was the deadliest train accident in the country's history, killing 79 people and injuring hundreds. Victims and their families are still waiting for justice.
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The train disaster happened on October 22, 2016.
The train was operated by Cameroon National Railway and was traveling between Yaounde and Douala.
Seventy-nine people died in the crash.
Hundreds of other passengers were injured.
The crash remains the worst railway accident in Cameroon's history.
Ten years later, victims and families have not received clear answers or justice.
The cause and responsibility for the disaster have not been fully resolved.
The event highlights ongoing issues with railway safety and accountability in Cameroon.
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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu met with political party leaders to discuss ways to stop violence during upcoming protests. The meeting follows recent unrest and a planned new demonstration by the "Yellow Vests" movement.
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Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu held talks with leaders of different political parties in France.
The meeting was a response to unrest and protests that happened recently across the country.
The goal was to prevent violence during future protests, including one planned for Saturday.
The "Yellow Vests" movement has called for a new wave of protests.
These protests have caused nationwide concern and previous riots.
Authorities are preparing for possible unrest in the coming days.
The situation remains tense with political and social challenges.
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Russia has agreed to restart peace talks involving itself, Ukraine, and the United States about the ongoing war in Ukraine. A U.S. representative recently met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg to discuss these talks, which are planned to resume around mid-November.
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Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are set to hold new peace negotiations about the Ukraine war.
The Kremlin confirmed it is ready to restart trilateral talks by mid-November 2026.
A U.S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, met President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on October 21, 2026.
These talks aim to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The peace talks involve the three parties working together directly, called trilateral talks.
The announcement followed a period without formal negotiations between the sides.
The discussions also included agreements on practical matters like diesel supply during the conflict.
This development is seen as a diplomatic step to reduce tensions and seek an end to fighting.
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British lawmakers warn that the United Kingdom's defenses in the Arctic are weak, making it and NATO vulnerable to Russian attacks. They urge the government to improve its naval forces and work with allies to protect important infrastructure and sea routes.
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The UK has major gaps in its Arctic defense, especially in naval forces like submarines and warships.
Russia uses ice-covered areas in the Arctic to hide submarines and threaten NATO sea lanes and infrastructure.
Critical UK infrastructure, including underwater cables and energy supplies, could be attacked by Russia.
The UK relies heavily on the U.S. for key military capabilities like missile defense and intelligence gathering.
The UK needs to invest time and money to build its own capabilities and lead an allied defense in the Arctic.
The report calls on Canada and European NATO countries to take more responsibility for defense in the Arctic.
Former UK officials warn that Russia might attack NATO countries by 2030 if defenses are not strengthened.
UK politicians emphasize the need to spend money now to be ready to deter possible war in the future.
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American Stephen Hubbard returned to the U.S. after being held in a Russian prison for almost four years. He was accused by Russia of fighting for Ukraine during the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Stephen Hubbard is an American citizen.
He was detained in Russia for nearly four years.
At the time of his detention, he was living in Ukraine.
Russia accused him of fighting for Ukraine in the conflict.
Hubbard arrived in the U.S. at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
His return marks the end of his detention in Russia.
The incident is connected to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Paul Flack, the brother of TV presenter Caroline Flack, died in June after struggling to cope with her death in 2020 and other family challenges. The inquest found he died while under the influence of alcohol, and his exact intent was not clear.
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Paul Flack died on 21 June at his home in Norwich and was later pronounced dead in hospital.
He was deeply affected by Caroline Flack's death in 2020, who took her own life.
Paul also faced difficulties with his father's dementia and his own mental health struggles.
He had sought help for low mood but did not continue with counseling or follow-up appointments.
On the day of his death, he drank alcohol heavily, with a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit to drive.
Paul Flack was a graphic designer and had trouble finding work as the industry declined.
He lived much of his life in Norwich and had two children.
No family members attended the inquest hearing.
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The U.S. has told non-emergency government workers and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to rising attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces. These attacks have targeted airports and other important sites, causing deaths and injuries and increasing regional tensions.
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The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia but kept embassies and consulates open.
The order follows deadly attacks by Houthis, supported by Iran, on Saudi airports and infrastructure.
A recent Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 14 people and injured over 300.
The Houthis have increased attacks across Saudi Arabia, including on several airports like Jizan and Abha.
Saudi Arabia is conducting airstrikes and a ground offensive against Houthi positions, including in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.
The U.S. State Department denied reports that similar evacuation orders were made for other Gulf countries’ U.S. missions.
The U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a warning about possible further Houthi attacks.
Both Saudi Arabia and the U.S. are concerned the situation could escalate with more violence.
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A 54-year-old teacher in Oregon survived a school shooting by pretending to be dead after being shot. The attacker, a 16-year-old former student, killed three children and a teacher before a parent shot and killed him.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
The attacker was a 16-year-old former student named Griffin J John II.
Three students aged 5, 8, and 11, and a 25-year-old teacher named Megan Lambert were killed.
Becky Drury, a teacher, was shot while trying to close her classroom door and pretended to be dead to avoid further harm.
Drury’s left hand was almost severed, and her other arm was severely injured, but she survived.
Another teacher tried to disarm the shooter by throwing a mobile phone but was not hurt.
A father of two students followed the gunman and fatally shot him.
No motive for the shooting has been shared yet by the police.
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A 27-year-old Indian finance influencer named V Harish died by suicide after his popular Instagram account was removed following complaints. Police have arrested a YouTuber named Jason Samuel, who is accused of online harassment and trying to extort money from Harish.
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V Harish ran "Finance with Harish," a popular Instagram account with over 1.3 million followers.
His account was taken down by Meta due to complaints that he was giving financial advice without proper registration.
Harish's father filed a police complaint blaming online harassment and defamatory posts for his son's suicide.
Jason Samuel, a YouTuber and CEO of a tech company, was arrested for suspected involvement in harassment and extortion attempts.
Harish created over 1,500 videos simplifying financial topics for millions of new investors in India.
India's stock market has seen rapid growth, with over 130 million registered investors as of 2024.
Financial advice providers in India must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), but Harish was not.
Harish left a farewell video apologizing to his family and followers before his death.
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Bogong moths have returned in large numbers across eastern Australia after a dramatic population crash between 2016 and 2017. Citizen scientists have helped track this recovery by reporting many sightings, revealing a strong comeback for the species.
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Bogong moths migrate to the Australian Alps each summer to rest in cool caves.
At their peak, there were as many as 4 billion moths migrating to these areas.
The moth population slowly declined from 1980 to 2016 and then crashed sharply in 2017.
A severe drought from 2017 to 2019 likely caused the population crash.
Other factors like pesticides and urban light pollution contributed to the decline.
Citizen scientists have reported many new sightings of bogong moths this year through a project called Bogong Watch on iNaturalist.
The increase in moth numbers helps plants they pollinate and animals like the endangered mountain pygmy possum that rely on them for food.
Extensive monitoring of bogong moths has been ongoing for over 40 years by ecologists such as Ken Green.
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Dangerous chemical fumes are still leaking from a storage tank in Toledo, Ohio. The leak started on Tuesday and has caused some people to leave their homes for safety.
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A chemical tank in Toledo, Ohio, is releasing harmful fumes.
The leak began on Tuesday.
Some nearby residents had to evacuate because of the fumes.
Authorities are monitoring the situation to keep people safe.
The source of the leak is a venting chemical tank.
Emergency and environmental teams are involved in managing the leak.
No information was provided about injuries or the specific chemical involved.
The situation is ongoing as the fumes continue to leak.
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Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen, was released from a Russian prison and returned to the United States. President Donald Trump said no prisoner exchange was needed for Hubbard’s release. This happened after a deal involving diesel and talks between a U.S. envoy and Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war.
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Stephen Hubbard, an American, was held in a Russian prison.
He has now been released and returned to the U.S.
President Donald Trump stated that Hubbard’s release did not require a swap or exchange of prisoners.
The release happened following a diesel agreement between the U.S. and Russia.
A U.S. envoy met with Russian President Putin to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The news was reported by CBS News with coverage from Ramy Inocencio.
The release is connected to broader diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Russia.
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Residents in Taiz, Yemen, are experiencing severe shortages of food and water because the Houthi group has blocked a major supply route. The United Nations says aid cannot reach the city, putting about 800,000 people at risk during growing conflict.
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Taiz is a city in Yemen experiencing serious food and water shortages.
The shortages are caused by a blockade of a key supply route by the Houthi group.
About 800,000 people in Taiz rely on supplies that are now blocked.
The United Nations warns that aid organizations cannot deliver help to the city.
The situation is worsening due to increased fighting and conflict in the area.
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Britain’s Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the country should prepare for attacks on important infrastructure by hostile states, including cyber-attacks and sabotage. He called this threat "state-sponsored terrorism" and urged the public and businesses to think about how to respond to emergencies like payment system failures or supply chain problems.
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warns about the risk of hostile states attacking everyday infrastructure in the UK.
These attacks include cyber-attacks, sabotage, and other actions short of full war, called “hybrid warfare” or “state-sponsored terrorism.”
Examples of such threats include explosives-laden drones and unexplained attacks on defense facilities in Europe.
Streeting encouraged the public and businesses to prepare for emergencies by thinking about their response plans.
The UK government has suggested citizens stock up on supplies like tinned food for emergencies.
A new tank gun factory in Telford, owned by Rheinmetall, shows efforts to boost military strength against threats like Russia.
Defence spending is planned to increase to 3.5% of the UK’s GDP in the next budget year.
The comments came just before new budget plans from Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey focused on increased military investment.
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Sudan's civil war has seen a recent increase in the use of drones by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This new drone warfare has led to deadly attacks in residential areas, causing many civilian deaths and worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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Over 160 people have been killed in recent drone attacks in Sudan.
The civil war in Sudan began in April 2023 and has killed at least 59,000 people so far.
Around 14 million people have been displaced, including 4.5 million fleeing the country.
Both SAF and RSF now use drones for long-range attacks to target military and supply locations.
The SAF focuses drone strikes on regions like Darfur and Kordofan to weaken RSF forces.
RSF drone attacks on cities like Khartoum are seen as a response to battlefield losses.
Drone use places civilians at greater risk as attacks occur inside residential neighborhoods.
The conflict has involved previous deadly events, including a large-scale massacre in el-Fasher city last year.
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Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian farmers in the West Bank has increased sharply, with more than 200 attacks recorded since September 1. Israeli outposts, often illegal under both international and Israeli law, continue to expand into Palestinian lands with government support, causing fear and hardship for local Palestinian communities during the olive harvest season.
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Since September 1, over 200 attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian farmers were recorded in the West Bank.
These attacks include beatings, arson, and theft of livestock and olive harvests.
Palestinian families take precautions such as harvesting early and keeping watches to avoid settler violence.
Israeli outposts start as small camps on Palestinian land and grow to control larger areas.
Outposts link existing Israeli settlements and extend Israeli control with few residents.
All Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are illegal under international law.
Outposts are illegal under Israeli law unless officially approved but often receive government support before approval.
In 2024, 62 new outposts were established with about $20 million in government funding.
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Brad Lander, a Democratic candidate for Congress from New York, was briefly detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while harvesting olives with volunteers in the West Bank. He was released with a warning, while other volunteers remained detained; the IDF said the presence of many activists was seen as a provocation.
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Brad Lander is a Democratic nominee for a U.S. congressional seat from New York City.
He was participating in olive harvesting in the West Bank with volunteers from "Protect the Harvest" and Rabbis for Human Rights.
The group was harvesting olives to support Palestinian farmers who have limited access to their land.
On the third day, the group was stopped, detained by Israeli military and police, and put on buses.
Lander was released after a short time with a warning; others remained detained but were mostly released later.
The IDF said the large number of activists was seen as an attempt to provoke, affecting the olive harvest.
Volunteers say they were peacefully harvesting and following legal protocols and were taken by surprise by the military action.
Lander criticized the detention, saying olive harvesting is not a crime and called the occupation a crime under international law.
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Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen detained in Russia for over four years, returned to the United States after being released. His release was announced following a meeting between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Hubbard is now undergoing medical evaluation.
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Stephen Hubbard, 74, is from Michigan and was held in a Russian prison for over four years.
He was accused by Russia of fighting for Ukraine but was considered wrongfully detained by the U.S. government.
Hubbard was released after a meeting between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Donald Trump confirmed Hubbard’s return to the U.S. and expects him to visit the White House soon.
Hubbard landed in San Antonio for medical checks, which is standard for prisoners released from foreign detention.
Hubbard was arrested in Ukraine after Russia’s full invasion in 2022 and was sentenced to nearly seven years in a penal colony.
President Trump said Putin agreed to release Hubbard without a prisoner swap, linked to a pause on new U.S. sanctions against Russia.
Despite the release, Russia launched missile strikes on Ukraine shortly after, showing ongoing conflict tensions.
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Rebecca Gayheart spoke about the final days of her late husband, actor Eric Dane, who died of ALS in February surrounded by his family. Despite separating years ago, Gayheart and Dane stayed close and supported their daughters together during his illness.
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Eric Dane died in February at age 53 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease that damages nerve cells and has no cure.
Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane were married for 14 years but separated; they did not divorce and remained close.
They co-parented their two teenage daughters, Billie and Georgia, throughout Dane’s illness.
Dane told his family about his ALS diagnosis two years before he died, which was very difficult news for them.
The family used therapy and honest conversations to support each other during Dane’s illness.
Dane’s memoir, "My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments," will be published in November and shares his experience.
Gayheart said Dane’s memoir helps their daughters understand him as a person beyond his illness.
Dane and Gayheart worked hard to spend quality time together as a family despite the challenges.
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Judi Dench, the 91-year-old British actor, says she can no longer perform on stage or in films due to worsening eyesight caused by age-related macular degeneration. Although her vision loss affects daily life, she remains passionate about Shakespeare’s sonnets.
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Judi Dench has age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diagnosed in 2012, a condition that causes gradual sight loss.
She can no longer read, recognize faces, or perform in plays and films.
Dench struggles with daily tasks like going out alone because of her poor vision.
Despite this, she greatly enjoys Shakespeare’s sonnets and finds meaning in their rhythm and emotion.
She has had a long acting career of over 70 years, including an Oscar win and roles as M in James Bond films.
Dench’s memoir, titled Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?, is set to be published soon.
She described losing the ability to see bluebells and faces, relying now partly on memory.
In recent years, friends have helped her learn scripts by repetition as she can no longer read them.
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