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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, is trying to win another term in next month’s election. He has spent much of the past three years focusing on military conflicts with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah and addressing threats from Iran.
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Netanyahu has served as prime minister of Israel longer than anyone else in history.
Israeli voters will choose a new parliament, called the Knesset, next month.
Netanyahu has prioritized fighting Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and opposing Iran.
His goal has been to stop what he sees as serious threats to Israel’s survival.
Recent opinion polls show the opposing political parties are currently ahead of Netanyahu’s party.
The election on October 27 will decide if Netanyahu remains prime minister.
Experts and commentators are discussing Netanyahu’s chances and the election’s significance.
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President Donald Trump stated that the difference in value between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar is unfair and should end. This comment came just before Canada planned to start new taxes on many American products.
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President Trump called the U.S.-Canada currency difference “unacceptable.”
He said the situation has lasted for many years but will change.
Canada scheduled new tariffs (extra taxes) on several American goods.
The tariffs were set to begin two days after Trump’s statement.
The issue involves changes in trade and currency values between the U.S. and Canada.
President Trump made the comment on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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A building mostly housing students collapsed in New Delhi's Satya Niketan area. At least five people died, and nine were rescued from the rubble. Emergency teams continue to search for more survivors.
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The building collapse occurred in Satya Niketan, New Delhi.
Most of the building’s residents were students.
At least five people died as a result of the collapse.
Nine people were rescued from the debris.
Emergency responders are still searching for survivors.
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The US military controls or can use over 100 defense facilities in Australia, more than half of the country's military bases. These bases are used for intelligence, training, storing weapons, and collaboration with US defense companies.
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The US controls 17 military facilities on mainland Australia and accesses 75 more Australian-run bases.
US defense companies access 18 additional Australian military sites.
In total, the US has control of or access to 110 Australian defense facilities, more than half of all Australian military bases.
Facilities support activities like intelligence gathering, satellite data for targeting, communication interception, and training about 2,500 US Marines in Northern Australia.
Some bases store war supplies such as weapons, fuel, and vehicles ready for rapid response in Pacific conflicts.
Pine Gap, a well-known Australian base, plays a key role in identifying targets for US military strikes abroad.
US defense contractors including Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman use Australian sites to build and test weapons like guided missiles and rocket motors.
Large training areas like the Bradshaw field cover huge regions, almost the size of Cyprus, but are mostly not well known to the public.
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An Amazon cargo plane landed at Miami airport around 2 p.m. after flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane went past the end of the runway, causing a large cloud of smoke.
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The incident happened at Miami airport.
The plane was an Amazon cargo aircraft.
The flight came from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The plane overran, or went beyond, the runway.
A big cloud of smoke appeared after the incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported the event.
The event occurred around 2 p.m.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed after overshooting the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The Boeing 767-300 had flown from Puerto Rico, and the crash caused large smoke and flames; emergency crews responded, and the FAA will investigate the accident.
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The plane overshot the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 pm on Sunday, September 6.
It was a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operated for Amazon Prime Air.
The flight departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Videos showed heavy smoke and fire coming from the plane.
The Miami airport closed all runways and taxiways after the crash, stopping all flights temporarily.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and other emergency responders were on the scene.
The FAA confirmed the crash and said they will investigate.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travelers to expect delays and cancellations.
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A cargo plane from Puerto Rico overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport on September 6, 2026. The Boeing 767-300 cargo plane went off the runway and possibly hit a vehicle, leading to the temporary closure of all runways and taxiways at the airport.
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The cargo plane was Prime Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300.
It took off from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The accident happened around 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The plane overran the diagonal runway at Miami International Airport and ended up disabled at the northwest end.
Air traffic control recordings suggest the plane may have struck a vehicle on a perimeter road.
Miami International Airport closed all runways and taxiways by 3 p.m. and imposed a ground stop.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the incident.
The situation is still developing, with updates expected.
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A car crashed into a group of cyclists in Cobham near Gravesend, killing two people and injuring another. Three people were arrested in connection with the incident, and police are investigating.
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The crash happened just before 07:50 BST on Sole Street in Cobham.
Two cyclists, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s, died at the scene.
A third cyclist was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
A white Ford Focus was involved in the collision.
Two men, aged 20 and 21, were arrested for causing death by dangerous driving.
A 19-year-old woman was arrested for assisting an offender.
The road was closed during the police investigation.
Police have asked witnesses to come forward with any information.
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Hawaii has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches the islands with strong winds and heavy rain expected. Lowell is the third hurricane in recent weeks to threaten Hawaii during an unusually active Pacific hurricane season.
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Hurricane Lowell is currently a category 3 storm with winds of 125 mph, heading northwest at 6 mph.
Lowell is forecasted to weaken to category 2 as it nears Hawaii, passing about 130-170 miles west of some islands.
This is the first time in a decade that three hurricanes (Karina, Lowell, Marie) are active in the Pacific at the same time.
A tropical storm warning is in place for Kauai and Ni’ihau due to possible strong wind gusts over 39 mph.
Previous storms, Tropical Storm Moke and Hurricane Lala, recently caused significant damage in Hawaii.
Lala alone caused at least $43 million in damage to infrastructure on the Big Island and $4.6 million in home damage.
The increased storm activity is linked to a strong El Niño weather pattern, expected to last until early 2027.
El Niño can change global rainfall and temperature, increasing the risk of extreme weather events.
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A cargo plane operated by Amazon Airlines overshot the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, causing the airport to stop all incoming flights. The Boeing 767-300 had flown from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and emergency teams responded to the incident. Officials are investigating, and it is not yet clear if anyone was hurt.
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An Amazon cargo plane (Boeing 767-300) overran the runway at Miami International Airport after landing.
The flight was 21 Air Flight 7598, coming from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The FAA reports the incident and is conducting an investigation.
Miami International Airport stopped all air traffic coming in due to the disabled aircraft.
Videos show smoke coming from the plane on a roadway near the airport.
There is no confirmed information yet about injuries or deaths.
Emergency services, including Miami Fire and Rescue, responded to the situation.
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A cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles, causing a fire and injuries. The airport is closed to all arrivals and departures while emergency crews respond.
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The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Miami International Airport.
A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overran the runway.
The plane belongs to Prime Air and ended up disabled at the northwest end of the airport.
The plane struck multiple vehicles near Northwest 42nd Avenue and caught fire.
More than 60 emergency units from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue are responding.
Multiple patients with injuries have been reported, but the exact number is unknown.
All runways and taxiways at the airport are closed, stopping all flights temporarily.
The FAA is investigating the cause of the overrun.
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A woman in New South Wales, Australia, was buried in a mushroom-based coffin made from mycelium and hemp fibers. This eco-friendly coffin breaks down into soil much faster than traditional wooden coffins, supporting a natural return to the environment.
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The coffin was made by Loop Biotech, a Dutch company that grows coffins from fungi roots (mycelium) and hemp.
It takes one week to grow the coffin in a controlled environment.
After burial, the coffin and body biodegrade and turn into nutrient-rich soil in about 45 days.
Traditional wooden coffins can take up to 50 years to fully decompose.
The mushroom coffins weigh around 30 kilograms.
This is the first use of a mushroom coffin in Australia, though thousands have been used in Europe and the US.
Eco-friendly burial options are gaining popularity as people seek sustainable funeral choices.
Cremation produces around 125 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions, while natural burials emit less than 10 kilograms.
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Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted twice, sending ash into the air and causing many flight cancellations at six airports. The volcanic ash covered roads and public places, affecting both travelers and local residents.
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Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted two times recently.
Volcanic ash from the eruptions disrupted hundreds of flights.
Six airports experienced flight cancellations due to the ash.
Travelers faced sudden cancellations and delays.
Roads and public areas were covered with volcanic ash.
Local people had to deal with ash making travel and daily life harder.
The eruptions are ongoing, with ash continuing to spread.
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Adidas is facing calls for a boycott after featuring a former Israeli soldier, Shalev Biton, in an ad for a service that provides shoes for amputees. Critics say the campaign is offensive to Palestinians because Biton lost his leg during an Israeli military action in Gaza, where many Palestinians, including children, have suffered amputations and injuries during the conflict.
Key Facts
Adidas ran an ad showing Shalev Biton, a former Israeli soldier and amputee, using their single-shoe service.
Biton lost his leg during the 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict, an 11-day Israeli military attack on Gaza.
Palestinian activists say the ad is hurtful because many Palestinians have been killed or injured by Israeli attacks.
The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) leads calls for an Adidas boycott.
The World Health Organization says 5,000 to 6,000 people in Gaza have had amputations since the conflict began.
Over 42,000 Palestinians in Gaza have serious injuries related to the ongoing war.
Israeli restrictions block medical aid, including prosthetics, from entering Gaza.
Some public figures, such as actor Javier Bardem, support the boycott of Adidas.
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The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to win the most votes in the regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, eastern Germany. It remains uncertain if the party can form a government, as it may not have an outright majority and other parties refuse to cooperate with it.
Key Facts
AfD is expected to get about 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, more than twice its support from five years ago.
The current ruling party, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is projected to get around 18.5% and lose significant support.
Saxony-Anhalt has about 2.1 million people and is located in eastern Germany.
AfD wants to form the first far-right state government in Germany since World War II.
The party is known for anti-migration policies and support for closer ties with Russia.
The domestic intelligence agency classifies parts of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt as right-wing extremist, though the party denies this.
AfD’s candidate for governor called the election result historic and a message to Berlin.
It is unclear if AfD will have enough votes for a majority to govern alone or will have to find coalition partners, which is challenging because mainstream parties refuse to work with them.
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Raúl Castro, the former president of Cuba, made his first public appearance in months at a military event after being hospitalized for a serious illness. The event celebrated the anniversary of a military branch that protects Cuba’s top leaders, and Cuban state TV showed Castro attending alongside military officials.
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Raúl Castro, 95 years old, appeared publicly for the first time since a reported serious illness.
The event marked the 65th anniversary of the Personal Security Directorate, a military unit protecting high-ranking officials.
Castro was seen wearing his traditional olive-green military uniform and was accompanied by his grandson and bodyguard.
Castro’s grandson was reported to have participated in earlier talks with the United States, but those talks have stopped.
The US has imposed an oil and financial blockade on Cuba since January, worsening the island's ongoing crisis.
The Cuban government has not confirmed Castro’s illness, despite reports from other sources.
In June, the US Department of Justice charged Castro in connection with a 1996 incident involving the downing of planes flown by an anti-Castro group.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel publicly acknowledged Castro's presence at the event on social media.
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Argentina is once again claiming the Falkland Islands, a group of islands that led to a war with Britain over 44 years ago. The dispute has gained attention partly because of recent tensions between US President Donald Trump and Britain.
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The Falkland Islands are a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Britain and Argentina fought a war over these islands in 1982.
Argentina continues to say the islands belong to them.
Britain currently controls the Falkland Islands.
The dispute has remained a sensitive issue between the two countries for decades.
Recent political tensions involving President Donald Trump and Britain have brought new attention to this dispute.
Argentina’s renewed claims have reignited debates about sovereignty over the islands.
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Research on 9/11 first responders shows that the trauma and toxic dust they experienced may cause their brains to age faster, leading to problems like memory loss and dementia. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects many of these responders, and those with higher exposure to dust and debris have higher rates of cognitive decline.
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About 23% of World Trade Center first responders have been diagnosed with PTSD.
PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events.
Symptoms of PTSD include intrusive memories, mood changes, sleep problems, and anxiety.
First responders with strong exposure to toxic dust at Ground Zero showed higher rates of dementia before age 65.
Protective equipment like respirators can reduce harmful exposure to toxic dust.
Research tracked over 5,000 responders without dementia and found 228 developed dementia in about five years.
Physical illness, cognitive problems, and emotional distress often happen together in these responders.
Similar health risks may affect first responders in other disasters involving toxic substances and trauma.
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Germany’s far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is projected to win over 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. This result is higher than earlier polls and represents a significant success for the party, though final details on governing power depend on smaller parties passing a 5% vote threshold.
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The AfD is a far-right political party in Germany.
Exit polls show the AfD may get more than 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt.
This projected percentage is higher than previous opinion polls suggested.
AfD leaders called the result a "historic outcome."
The party’s ability to govern depends on which smaller parties earn seats.
Smaller parties must receive at least 5% of the vote to enter the state parliament.
Final election results and seat distribution are not yet confirmed.
The report included a live update from the AfD party headquarters.
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US envoy Steve Witkoff visited Kyiv with Jared Kushner to continue efforts for peace between Russia and Ukraine. Witkoff described the peace talks as very meaningful during their first official visit.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Kyiv as official US envoys.
Their visit aimed to restart peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Witkoff called the peace discussions "very meaningful."
This was their first formal trip to Ukraine for this purpose.
The talks focus on finding a way to end the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
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