Sally Rooney’s books are being taken out of UK stores because her support for a group called Palestine Action means her publisher cannot legally pay her royalties. This action follows a court decision that banned Palestine Action under UK anti-terrorism laws.
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Sally Rooney is a well-known author whose books have won awards.
She supports a group called Palestine Action.
The UK court banned Palestine Action, calling it a terrorist organization.
Because of the ban, her publisher cannot pay her royalties in the UK.
As a result, her books are being withdrawn from the UK market.
The decision is based on UK anti-terrorism laws.
This situation links an author’s political support to legal and publishing consequences.
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Senator Thom Tillis is asking Elon Musk to explain why Ukraine lost access to Starlink, a satellite internet service used for military purposes. Tillis hopes the interruption was a mistake, not something done on purpose.
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Senator Thom Tillis represents North Carolina.
He questioned Elon Musk about Ukraine’s loss of access to Starlink.
Starlink is a satellite internet network that Ukraine uses for military communications.
The loss of access happened suddenly overnight.
Tillis publicly asked Musk for an explanation on social media.
Tillis hopes the disruption was an error, not an intentional action.
Ukraine’s military relies on Starlink for secure communication during the conflict.
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Israel is blocking the start of construction for a military base in Gaza planned by the Board of Peace, an international group led by President Trump. The base is needed for 150 troops who would help stabilize the region, but Israel has not allowed the contractors or equipment to enter Gaza.
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The Board of Peace was created in 2025 by the United Nations and is chaired by President Trump.
The first construction contract was given to Arkel International, a company from Louisiana.
The military base in Gaza would hold 150 international troops, part of a larger force of 500 from Morocco and Kosovo.
Israel has not allowed the project to begin, preventing trucks and workers from entering Gaza.
The base is seen as essential for launching the Board of Peace's wider plan to rebuild and stabilize Gaza.
The project may move forward after Israel’s elections on October 27, according to the Board of Peace.
The Board of Peace includes President Trump as chair for life, Jared Kushner as an executive board member, and developer Steve Witkoff.
The Board unveiled a $2.45 billion six-month plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, with a 10-year total estimate of $71 billion.
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Researchers found the oldest shipwreck in the world near the coast of Turkiye. The shipwreck is about 5,000 years old and provides new information about ancient trade and the beliefs of early sailors.
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The shipwreck is located off the coast of Turkiye.
It dates back nearly 5,000 years, making it the oldest known shipwreck.
The ship carried cargo, which gives clues about ancient trade.
The vessel had symbols on it, showing some of the early sailors’ beliefs.
The discovery helps us understand more about early seafaring and trading practices.
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Police in Bangladesh arrested two people for tricking locals into going to Russia with false job offers, only for them to be sent to fight in Ukraine. Many of these recruited Bangladeshis were killed shortly after arriving and receiving little training.
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Two men were arrested in Bangladesh for being part of a scheme recruiting locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
At least 30 Bangladeshis were sent to Russia under false promises of high-paying jobs.
Once in Russia, the recruits’ passports and phones were taken, and they were handed over to the Russian military.
Seventeen of the recruits died on their first day in battle after minimal training.
A total of 20 Bangladeshis have been confirmed dead, with others injured or still fighting.
The recruits mostly came from poor backgrounds and paid about $8,000 for the fake jobs.
Both Russia and Ukraine have recruited thousands of foreign nationals to fight in the war.
Amnesty International and Ukraine’s president accuse Russia of deceptive and coercive recruitment practices.
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In Ukraine, civilian casualties are increasing amid ongoing Russian attacks on critical infrastructure like power plants and bridges. Meanwhile, Ukraine's use of Elon Musk's Starlink internet system has been restricted for faster-moving drones, raising concerns about the impact on Ukraine’s defense efforts and the possibility of political pressure from the U.S. government.
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Russia bombed three power plants in Kyiv to cut off heating and electricity.
For two nights, Ukraine did not receive missile warnings from its Western allies.
Starlink internet, key for controlling Ukrainian drones, stopped working properly for drones flying faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
The Starlink system is approved by the U.S. military and heavily relied on by Ukraine.
President Trump has previously paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, affecting its military operations.
The current restrictions on Starlink coincided with missed ballistic missile warnings, causing concern in Kyiv.
Starlink is not used for Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes inside Russia.
Russia continues targeting civilian infrastructure in Kyiv as part of its military strategy.
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A former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine said the United States may have purposely not warned Ukraine before a Russian attack that caused deaths and widespread power outages. The ambassador shared his views on the situation in an interview with CBS News.
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The U.S. may have intentionally withheld warnings to Ukraine about an upcoming Russian attack.
The attack killed six people and caused power outages for over 600,000 people.
William B. Taylor, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, made these remarks.
The information comes from sources speaking to CBS News.
The discussion relates to the ongoing war involving Ukraine and Russia.
The report appeared in a CBS News video segment with a recent timestamp.
The U.S. government’s role in the conflict is under scrutiny in this context.
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A team of experts is searching near an island in Kiribati to find Amelia Earhart’s missing airplane. Earhart and her navigator disappeared almost 90 years ago while trying to fly around the world.
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Amelia Earhart was trying to be the first woman to fly a plane around the Earth.
She disappeared with her navigator, Fred Noonan, nearly 90 years ago.
The search is happening near a remote island in Kiribati.
A group of academics and archaeologists is leading the search.
The goal is to find Earhart’s missing plane.
The disappearance of Earhart remains a mystery.
The story was reported by CBS News and includes an interview with the search team.
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Young people in India have started a protest movement called the Cockroach movement. They are upset about corruption, cheating in school exams, and changes to voter lists. The government has taken steps like blocking transport and rally areas to control the protests, but the movement is growing.
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The Cockroach movement began as online satire by young Indians frustrated with corruption.
Protests have led to the resignation of the education minister over exam cheating.
Protesters are now opposing changes to voter lists and accuse the election chief of bias.
The government has blocked transport and rally points in New Delhi to slow down protests.
The movement is led by groups like the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is not an official political party.
Key faces include Abhijeet Dipke (CJP leader) and Neha Bora, a young student protester.
The traditional political opposition has not started the movement but is now involved.
The Prime Minister has not publicly responded to the protests so far.
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The former head of Israel’s security agency Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, has sued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation over accusations related to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Bar says Netanyahu falsely blamed him for security failures to avoid his own responsibility in the attack, while Netanyahu denies these claims and insists he was not informed in time.
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Ronen Bar, ex-Shin Bet chief, filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Netanyahu for defamation.
The lawsuit accuses Netanyahu of lying to shift blame for the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Bar claims he warned military officials about the attack but couldn’t directly reach Netanyahu.
Netanyahu says Bar had his direct phone number and should have contacted him immediately.
Bar resigned in June 2025 amid criticism over the attack’s handling.
Netanyahu’s former military secretary accused the prime minister’s office of altering phone records about a key call before the attack.
Egypt’s intelligence chief reportedly warned Netanyahu about the attack days before it happened.
The October 7 attack resulted in at least 1,221 Israeli deaths and many captives; Israel has since killed over 74,300 people in Gaza according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using artificial intelligence (AI) to write his prize-winning short story, The Blue Fighter. After winning the Caine prize, an article claimed AI software flagged the story as almost fully AI-generated, but Kundizeza maintains he wrote it himself without AI help.
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Simbarashe Kundizeza won the Caine prize for African writers on October 6 with his story The Blue Fighter.
An article in The Atlantic said AI software called Pangram identified the story as almost entirely AI-generated.
Kundizeza strongly denied using generative AI, stating the story is entirely his own work.
The Caine prize organization said it is reviewing the AI use claims and wants to support writers during the process.
The prize’s chair expressed doubts about using AI-detection tools as the final judge without proper investigation.
Similar AI-use accusations have been made against other recent literary prize winners.
The AI detection software Pangram has been found to have strong accuracy but there is limited independent research about such tools.
Kundizeza said that changes in writing style over years are normal and do not indicate AI involvement.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that limiting the use of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites could harm Ukraine’s air defense and lead to deaths. He said the sudden reduction in Starlink service affected how Ukraine defends itself from attacks.
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President Zelensky reported problems with Ukraine’s air defense due to new limits on SpaceX’s Starlink satellite services.
Starlink is a satellite internet service provided by SpaceX that helps Ukraine communicate during the conflict.
The limitations on Starlink were introduced without prior notice to Ukraine’s government.
Zelensky described the reduction in Starlink service as a “big mistake.”
He warned that this issue could cause people to die by weakening Ukraine’s ability to respond to attacks.
The comments were made during an interview with journalist Piers Morgan.
Starlink has been an important tool for Ukraine’s defenses amid ongoing hostilities.
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A health review found a condition called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), affecting many women, may be linked to a higher chance of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. However, the evidence is unclear, and experts say more research is needed to understand this possible connection.
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PMOS (previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS) affects 10-15% of women worldwide.
PMOS causes cysts on ovaries, irregular periods, and may lead to infertility.
Symptoms include acne, excess hair growth, skin darkening, and weight gain.
PMOS increases risks for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, depression, and anxiety.
Some studies suggest women with PMOS have higher rates of dementia, but others show no clear link.
Differences in study results may relate to how well they account for factors like body weight and insulin resistance.
Direct evidence linking PMOS to Alzheimer’s brain changes does not currently exist.
Experts advise focusing on improving metabolic health and conducting long-term research on PMOS and brain health.
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A man died after being thrown from a roller coaster called Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. This rare accident has raised questions about the safety rules for very fast and steep amusement rides, which are mostly regulated by individual U.S. states, not the federal government.
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A 42-year-old man, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster and died after falling and hitting other riders.
Goliath is a roller coaster with a 200-foot drop and speeds up to 70 mph, focusing on fast downward drops rather than loops.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters across North America as a safety precaution.
Roller coaster safety rules in the U.S. vary by state because the federal government does not regulate stationary amusement park rides.
Senator Ed Markey has tried to pass laws to give federal officials more control over all amusement park rides.
Most amusement parks follow safety guidelines created by industry experts called ASTM standards.
In 2024, serious injuries on roller coasters occurred at a rate of about 1.27 per million rides.
Experts say most ride injuries are caused by rider behavior, not mechanical failures.
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Federal officials found many laptop farms in North Texas that were linked to North Korea. These farms are places where many computers are used together to carry out activities, often related to cyber operations.
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Authorities discovered dozens of laptop farms in North Texas.
These laptop farms are connected to North Korea.
Laptop farms involve large groups of computers working simultaneously.
The discovery was made by federal officials.
The farms are believed to be used for activities related to North Korea’s cyber efforts.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul.
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A Ukrainian military officer, Serhii Kuznetsov, is on trial in Germany. He is accused of leading six divers to damage the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022, cutting off an important energy link between Russia and Europe.
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Serhii Kuznetsov is a Ukrainian military officer on trial in Germany.
He faces charges related to sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines.
The sabotage happened in 2022 and remained unsolved for years.
Six divers allegedly carried out the underwater attack.
The pipelines were worth about $20 billion.
The pipelines provided energy from Russia to Europe.
The case is part of an ongoing investigation into the damage.
This event affected Europe’s energy supply and relations with Russia.
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An Ebola outbreak with nearly a 50% death rate has spread from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kenya, where a second case was confirmed in a close relative of the first patient. The outbreak is the second-largest on record, with over 9,000 cases and more than 4,400 deaths mainly in Congo, and health officials are working to prevent wider spread.
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Kenya confirmed its second Ebola case, a 39-year-old relative of the first Kenyan patient.
The first Kenyan patient became sick in Congo, traveled through Uganda, then tested positive and died in Kenya.
Kenya has quarantined about 108 contacts linked to the first patient and increased screening at airports and borders.
Congo has recorded 9,144 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,410 deaths, a nearly 48% death rate.
The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus and has affected seven provinces in Congo.
Uganda and France have also reported cases connected to this outbreak.
The outbreak is spreading faster than past Ebola outbreaks, with over 1,000 cases confirmed within 40 days.
The CDC states the risk of Ebola spreading to the U.S. is very low.
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Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumors, met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham after a public appeal for more brain cancer research funding. The prime minister announced a new clinical lead for brain cancer, a review of progress since 2018, and plans to speed up patient access to new treatments.
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Archie Goodburn, a 25-year-old swimmer, was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumors called oligodendrogliomas in 2024.
He appealed on TV for increased brain cancer research funding and better patient care.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Goodburn and called him an inspiration.
The government will appoint a national brain cancer clinical lead and review progress since 2018.
The review is led by Prof Anthony Chalmers from the University of Glasgow.
A national cancer plan will aim to bring new treatments to patients faster.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been asked to speed up reviewing rules for rare disease medicines from three years to two.
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper will lead efforts to involve patients and families in increasing clinical trial participation.
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Doctors say the cancer appears to be localized and caught early, which means the surgery may have removed it completely, though further tests are needed to confirm if more treatment is necessary.
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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung.
He was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer.
The Vatican reported normal post-surgery recovery so far.
The cancer appears to be localized, meaning it has not clearly spread.
Doctors say surgery alone can cure this type of early lung cancer.
The cancer stage and possible lymph node involvement have not been released.
If cancer has spread, additional treatments such as chemotherapy might be needed.
Recovery from this surgery typically takes a few weeks; the pope is expected to stay in the hospital for about a week.
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