A video showing a Russian soldier losing control of a powerful helicopter machine gun adapted for use on the ground has been viewed millions of times online. The footage, from an unknown date and location, shows the gun swinging wildly during a training exercise, with soldiers narrowly avoiding injury.
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The weapon in the video is a four-barrel YakB-12.7 rotary machine gun, originally designed for the Soviet Mi-24 attack helicopter.
The gun was mounted on a ground stand instead of its usual helicopter turret.
After the trigger was pulled, the heavy gun came loose and spun uncontrollably.
Soldiers were seen jumping away to avoid being hit; one soldier burned his hand on the hot barrel.
The video has been viewed over 16 million times and circulated widely on social media.
The incident reportedly involved a Russian anti-drone mobile fire group during training.
Russian forces have suffered heavy losses and face equipment and training challenges in the Ukraine war.
Newsweek has not confirmed the exact location, date, or if anyone was injured, and is seeking comment from the Russian Defense Ministry.
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President Donald Trump said the US will restart its naval blockade against Iran and act as the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz. He also said the US plans to charge fees for protecting this important shipping route, amid recent attacks exchanged between the US and Iran.
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President Trump announced the US will restart the naval blockade targeting Iranian ships.
The US will claim the role of "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about 20% of the world’s oil and gas exports.
The US intends to charge a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the strait to cover protection costs.
Recent attacks involved Iran striking US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan, while the US targeted Iranian port cities.
Both sides signed a preliminary agreement last month to end fighting and open the strait, but recent events have threatened this deal.
Iran rejects any US control over the strait and warned it will respond strongly to US interference or attacks on commercial vessels.
The US and Iran have tried to negotiate issues like Iran’s nuclear program and control of frozen assets, but talks face difficulties.
Both countries want to avoid full-scale war despite ongoing conflict and disagreement over control of the strait.
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A British woman named Nadia Abraham moved from London to Texas after meeting her fiancé. While she enjoys life in Texas, she shared five things she misses about living in the UK, including better food delivery, walking everywhere, closeness to Europe, pub culture, and historic sites.
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Nadia Abraham, 31, lived in Mayfair, London before moving to Dallas, Texas.
She moved after a long-distance relationship that lasted a year and a half.
Abraham says food delivery options are much better in London, with more variety and warmer meals.
In London, she could walk to many places and use public transport, but in Texas a car is necessary.
She misses being close to many European countries for quick trips and cultural experiences.
British pub culture, with frequent social drinking and cozy pubs, is something she enjoyed and misses.
She appreciates the UK’s historic streets, architecture, and countryside, which are less common in Texas.
Abraham has not ruled out returning to the UK later in life.
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British counterterrorism police have taken charge of investigating the murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe after new information emerged. A 28-year-old man was arrested and is now suspected of terrorism-related offenses in connection with her death.
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Ann Widdecombe, a former British politician, was found dead at her home in southwest England.
Police launched a murder investigation after she was discovered with serious injuries.
A 28-year-old man was arrested in South Yorkshire, far from the crime scene.
The suspect’s charge was changed from murder to terrorism-related activities.
Widdecombe was a member of Parliament from 1987 to 2010 and known for socially conservative views.
After leaving politics, she participated in reality TV shows like "Strictly Come Dancing" and "Celebrity Big Brother."
She later joined the Brexit Party and spoke for the Reform UK party, which opposes immigration.
The U.K. Home Secretary announced the counterterrorism police are leading the investigation and will update Parliament soon.
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Kimberley Sidhu from Alberta, Canada, developed a serious infection called sepsis shortly after giving birth in May 2024. Despite her warning signs being dismissed, she ended up needing emergency surgery and a long recovery.
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Kimberley Sidhu had severe morning sickness during pregnancy and a membrane sweep procedure days before labor.
She noticed green discharge before giving birth but was told not to worry if the baby was active.
After delivery, Sidhu experienced shaking, purple extremities, extreme pain, fever, and numbness in her leg.
Her concerns were repeatedly explained as normal postpartum symptoms by her midwife.
Four days after birth, her left leg became numb, prompting her to seek urgent hospital care.
Doctors diagnosed her with septic shock caused by invasive group A streptococcal infection.
She had an emergency hysterectomy to stop the infection and was treated for pneumonia, cellulitis, and kidney failure.
Recovery took weeks in hospital plus ongoing physiotherapy and left lasting health effects like chronic pain and memory issues.
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European Union foreign ministers met to discuss new ways to limit trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which many consider illegal. The EU is debating options like import licenses, high tariffs, or a total ban but has not made a final decision due to differing views among member countries.
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The EU foreign ministers met in Brussels to explore measures against trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Options under discussion include an import licensing system, high tariffs, or a full trade ban with the settlements.
Israel has controlled the West Bank since 1967, with over 500,000 Israeli settlers living there among about three million Palestinians.
Recently, Israel approved plans to build 13 new settlements, increasing the total number significantly.
Violence and damage by settlers against Palestinians and their property have reached record levels in recent years.
Several EU countries, like Spain, the Netherlands, and Ireland, have already imposed their own restrictions on trade with the settlements.
The International Court of Justice ruled in July 2024 that the settlements and occupation are illegal and urged countries to prevent trade and investment there.
EU nations are divided on how to proceed, with Germany and Italy still unsure, making a unified decision difficult.
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"Set-jetting" is a travel trend where people visit places shown in TV shows and movies. Henley Vazquez, a travel adviser, explains this trend on CBS Mornings.
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Set-jetting means traveling to real locations seen in films or TV shows.
Henley Vazquez is a travel expert and co-founder of the travel agency Fora.
She spoke about set-jetting on the CBS Mornings show.
The trend is growing because fans want to experience their favorite scenes in real life.
This type of travel connects fans to stories and characters they enjoy.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. will act as the protector of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments, and expects to be paid by other countries for this role. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have increased after Iran attacked ships and the U.S. responded with military strikes near the strait.
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President Trump stated the U.S. will become the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz.
He suggested wealthy countries, especially those producing energy in the Persian Gulf, should pay the U.S. for protecting the strait.
The U.S. has guarded the strait for over 50 years without payment.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for oil transportation and has seen reduced ship traffic since the U.S. and Israel began military actions against Iran.
Iran claims it has the right to control shipping through the strait under a recent U.S.-Iran agreement and opposes U.S. calls for ships to use an alternative route near Oman.
Iran attacked ships near the southern route last week and a container vessel near the strait's western entrance, leading to U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets.
Iran’s authorities declared passage through the strait "unfeasible" due to U.S. military actions and stated ships must use its permit system to cross.
The U.S. opposes Iran’s plans to charge commercial ships fees for using the strait.
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Chronic inflammation is a long-term condition that can cause symptoms like tiredness, muscle pain, and headaches. New research suggests it may also harm your mental health and thinking abilities.
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Chronic inflammation lasts for a long time and shows signs such as fatigue, muscle aches, and headaches.
It has been linked to diseases like cancer and high blood pressure.
Recent studies indicate that chronic inflammation might negatively affect mental health and brain functions.
Dr. Mark Hyman from CBS News provides advice on how to reduce inflammation.
Reducing inflammation could improve both physical and mental well-being.
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s former Emir, founded the Al Jazeera news channel in 1996, changing the media landscape in the Middle East by offering free and independent Arab news. Al Jazeera challenged the dominance of state-controlled and Western media, becoming a major global media organization despite political pressures from regional and Western governments.
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Sheikh Hamad founded Al Jazeera in 1996, breaking Middle Eastern state control over the media.
The channel quickly became one of the world’s most influential Arab media organizations.
Al Jazeera was officially renamed Al Jazeera Media Network in 2005.
It provided a platform for freer expression and diverse viewpoints in the Arab world.
Journalists working for Al Jazeera experienced an unprecedented level of freedom.
Sheikh Hamad supported editorial independence, even on sensitive domestic issues.
Al Jazeera’s coverage upset many regional governments and Western powers.
Sheikh Hamad refused requests from the US CIA to silence the network during wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Amnesty International UK faced criticism after listing a women’s charity founded by J.K. Rowling, called Beira’s Place, as "antirights" in a report about groups opposing transgender rights. Following backlash, Amnesty removed the report for review, while Rowling and others defended Beira’s Place, which offers support only to biological women who have experienced sexual violence.
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Amnesty International UK published a report in 2025 naming 51 "gender critical" groups, including Beira’s Place.
Beira’s Place is a support center for women who faced sexual violence, founded by J.K. Rowling in 2022.
The center offers services only to biological women and does not accept transgender women.
Rowling criticized Amnesty, saying the report implied some groups "don't deserve rights."
Amnesty removed the report temporarily and announced an internal review.
The report claimed UK LGBT+ rights have declined due to legal and political issues.
A UK Supreme Court ruling said single-sex spaces must be based on biological sex.
The debate highlights tensions between protecting transgender rights and women’s rights in single-sex spaces.
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A very strong El Niño weather pattern is expected to develop soon. This could cause extreme weather like droughts and floods that will affect farming and increase food prices worldwide for the next few years.
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The World Meteorological Organization says the El Niño will get stronger over the coming months.
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an 81% chance of a very strong El Niño from October to December.
This El Niño is expected to be one of the strongest since 1950.
Extreme weather from El Niño can damage crops and disrupt food markets by causing droughts and floods.
Goldman Sachs estimates global food prices could rise by nearly 16%, with full effects seen by 2028.
A strong El Niño could double global food prices within about a year, according to some analysts.
Agricultural production could drop by over 14%, causing hundreds of billions of dollars in losses.
The worst impacts are predicted for regions like Africa, Asia, Australia, and parts of Southeast Asia, with limited effects expected in the U.S. due to diverse import sources.
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Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to its lowest level in five weeks, with only six ships passing through on Sunday. The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for oil and gas shipments.
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The Strait of Hormuz had only six ships pass through on a recent Sunday.
This is the lowest ship traffic in five weeks.
The data comes from the trade intelligence company Kpler.
The strait is important for shipping oil and gas.
Reuters reported on this decrease in ship movement.
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Yemen’s government says its forces attacked Sanaa airport, which is controlled by the Houthi group. They did this to stop a plane from Iran from landing there.
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The airport is in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen.
The Houthi group controls the airport.
Yemen’s government is internationally recognized, meaning many countries see it as the rightful government.
Yemen’s forces fired at the airport to prevent a plane from Iran from landing.
Iran has been linked to supporting the Houthi group in past conflicts.
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Despite hiring the security company G4S to protect its large pineapple farm in Kenya, Del Monte continues to face violent incidents and deaths involving security personnel and police. Families of victims and activists have raised concerns about ongoing killings, including three men who died in separate incidents involving G4S guards and police over the past year.
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Del Monte’s pineapple farm in Murang’a county, Kenya, covers about 40 square kilometers.
Del Monte outsourced all security on the farm to 270 G4S guards in March 2024 after reports of previous violent deaths.
Kenyan police work alongside G4S guards, including a special “critical infrastructure protection unit.”
Three men—Stephen Marubu Kibandi, his brother Haron Kame Kibandi, and Michael Muiruri—died in separate incidents allegedly involving G4S security and police within the last year.
Stephen Marubu Kibandi was shot by a police officer while surrendering, and his death is under investigation by Kenya’s Independent Police Oversight Authority.
G4S denies wrongdoing and claims footage shows police and guards were attacked before violence broke out.
The pineapple farm is Kenya’s largest exporter of produce and valued at over $100 million per year.
A Kenyan senator has called for an independent investigation into the reported violence at the farm.
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A pilot died when their firefighting plane crashed into a reservoir in Gunnison County, Colorado, while fighting the Gold Mountain fire. The wildfire has burned over 35,000 acres and is only partly controlled, with evacuation orders in place.
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The plane crashed into Silver Jack reservoir on Sunday around 5:17 pm local time.
The pilot was fighting the Gold Mountain fire, which started on June 27.
Rescue teams recovered the pilot’s body and notified the family before releasing details.
The Gold Mountain fire has burned more than 35,000 acres and is 13% contained.
Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of southwestern Gunnison County.
Colorado’s governor announced federal aid from FEMA to help fight the fire.
Several other major wildfires are burning in Colorado, including the Ferris fire (64,000 acres, 23% contained), Willow fire (5,853 acres, 33% contained), and Aspen Acres fire (98,100 acres, 35% contained).
Three firefighters recently died fighting wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border in late June.
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A large wildfire has burned 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau Forest, located southeast of Paris. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the fire may have been started on purpose, and authorities are investigating.
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The fire affected 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau Forest.
Fontainebleau Forest is an important natural area near Paris.
The fire broke out in mid-July 2026.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez visited the site and spoke about the fire.
Officials believe the fire could have been intentionally set.
A probe or investigation is underway to find out the cause.
This incident is part of a wider pattern of heatwaves and wildfires in France during 2026.
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The European Union has sanctioned Russian military officers, hackers, and companies for cyber-espionage targeting EU countries. These cyberattacks affected at least nine countries, and the EU sees them as efforts to destabilize the region and its partners.
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The EU imposed sanctions on Russian military personnel, hackers, and private companies linked to cyber spying.
Cyberattacks took place in at least nine countries including France, Germany, Poland, and Finland.
Germany summoned the Russian ambassador and called the cyberattacks “unacceptable.”
Ukraine is seeking more air-defense weapons as it faces increased Russian missile and drone strikes.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will meet 25 world leaders in Paris to discuss security help for Ukraine.
The “Coalition of the Willing” plans to develop air defense projects like the European Freyja system, an alternative to the US Patriot missile system.
The Kremlin called the summit a meeting of "warmongers" and warned it would watch these countries closely.
Russia’s cyber campaign attempts to weaken the EU, its members, and international partners.
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A United Nations official accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian aid deliveries and putting aid workers in danger in Gaza. Hamas denied these claims, saying their actions were lawful police operations to stop smuggling inside humanitarian aid.
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A UN official said armed people linked to Hamas forced aid workers to stop food distribution at a site in North Gaza.
The UN reported that these armed personnel entered a World Food Programme warehouse and attacked two truck drivers delivering aid.
The UN said such incidents show a pattern of violence and obstruction against humanitarian work.
Hamas denied the accusations, saying the site was the scene of police action against smuggled cigarettes and phone parts hidden in aid packages.
Hamas stated the police were protecting the neutrality and safety of humanitarian aid.
Gaza faces severe humanitarian problems after Israel’s war and strict limits on aid supplies.
Israel’s 2023 war with Hamas started after Hamas fighters attacked southern Israel, killing and capturing many people.
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, fighting continues, resulting in thousands of deaths on the Palestinian side and some Israeli casualties.
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